Albums released on 18 May
2010 · 17 YEARS
Brothers
The Black Keys
The Black Keys pivoted to a heavy, R&B-infused sound on this 2010 release. Recorded at Muscle Shoals, the album balances fuzzy guitar riffs with swampy grooves.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Jazzmatazz (Volume 1)
Guru
Guru brought live jazz musicians into the studio to play over boom-bap beats on this 1993 release. It stands as a sophisticated fusion of two distinct musical worlds.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Sol Invictus
Faith No More
Ending an eighteen-year studio hiatus, this 2015 release proves the band's chemistry remained intact. It is a punchy, independent statement balancing dark tension with levity.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Sour Soul
BadBadNotGood
Ghostface Killah and BadBadNotGood collaborated on this 2015 project that feels like a gritty 1970s crime thriller. It replaces typical samples with warm, live instrumentation.
1983 · 44 YEARS
In Your Eyes
George Benson
George Benson hit a mid-eighties stride by blending jazz guitar with pop sensibilities. This 1983 release features lush arrangements and smooth, sophisticated production.
1971 · 56 YEARS
Every Picture Tells A Story
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart recorded this 1971 effort while still in The Faces, showing a newfound maturity. It features acoustic textures and mandolin, highlighting a shift toward folk-rock.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Monoliths & Dimensions
Sunn O)))
Sunn O))) expanded the scope of drone metal on this 2009 release by incorporating orchestral arrangements. It is a slow-moving, cinematic meditation.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Last Scream Of The Missing Neighbors
Jello Biafra
Jello Biafra and D.O.A. teamed up for this 1989 release, offering a biting critique of politics. It is a raw, aggressive protest recorded for the Alternative Tentacles label.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Exit 0
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Steve Earle followed his debut with this 1987 record, a hard-driving look at the American heartland. It features tight backing from The Dukes and gritty storytelling.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Mecca For Moderns
The Manhattan Transfer
The Manhattan Transfer hit a peak of vocal harmony on this 1981 release. It blends swing, vocalese, and pop sensibilities with high-fidelity production.
1976 · 51 YEARS
High And Mighty
Uriah Heep
Uriah Heep experimented with keyboard textures and vocal arrangements on this 1976 record. It covers a range from heavy anthems to introspective ballads.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Utopia Banished
Napalm Death
Napalm Death moved toward death metal precision on this 1992 release. The addition of Danny Herrera on drums brought new rhythmic complexity to their grindcore style.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Love Yourself 轉 'Tear'
BTS
BTS shifted toward darker themes on this 2018 record, focusing on the difficulty of self-love. It balances dance-pop hooks with aggressive, introspective rap.
1984 · 43 YEARS
Musicante
Pino Daniele
Pino Daniele fused Naples street grit with Mississippi blues on this 1984 release. It is a soulful masterclass in guitar work and rhythmic experimentation.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Rausch
Gas
Gas created a hypnotic, forest-inspired environment on this 2018 release. It uses repetition and orchestral samples to build a thick, immersive state.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Janet.
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson took full control of her narrative on this 1993 release. It blends R&B and house influences with smooth grooves and industrial dance tracks.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Magic, Murder And The Weather
Magazine
Magazine finalized this 1981 record during the departure of their frontman. It is a fractured, cold post-punk farewell defined by jagged guitars and synthesizers.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Let Me Be Good to You
Lou Rawls
Lou Rawls blended disco and funk with smooth baritone vocals on this 1979 release. It captures a sophisticated transition toward modern nightclub sounds.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Deafman Glance
Ryley Walker
Ryley Walker moved toward abstract, hazy improvisation on this 2018 release. It captures a restless, fever-dream atmosphere within the Chicago underground.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Are A Drag
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes turned Broadway staples into fast-paced punk anthems on this 1999 release. It is a tongue-in-cheek masterclass in genre-bending.