Albums released on 19 May
1976 · 51 YEARS
Turnstiles
Billy Joel
Billy Joel returns to his roots on this 1976 release, shifting from polished pop to a rawer, live-wire energy. It serves as a bridge between his early piano work and his upcoming superstardom.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Elton John
This 1975 concept piece chronicles the early struggles of the songwriting partnership between Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It remains the first record to reach the top of the Billboard 200 upon its debut.
1986 · 41 YEARS
So
Peter Gabriel
Peter Gabriel shifted from art-rock roots to global pop reach with this 1986 release. It features the stop-motion animated hit Sledgehammer and a duet with Kate Bush titled Don't Give Up.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Ghost Stories
Coldplay
Heartbreak dictates the tone of this 2014 collection, which marks a departure from stadium anthems for the band. Chris Martin focuses on regret, resulting in a project that feels like a quiet diary.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent
Lewis Capaldi
Vulnerability anchors this 2023 release, which examines the pressures of fame and personal heartache. It favors stripped-back arrangements to emphasize the songwriting.
2003 · 24 YEARS
Deftones
Deftones
Internal friction fueled this 2003 release, resulting in a jagged energy. It presents a dark, claustrophobic side of the alternative metal scene through atmospheric textures.
2023 · 4 YEARS
Take Me Back To Eden
Sleep Token
Vessel leads this genre-bending 2023 release, which serves as the final chapter of a trilogy. It weaves pop elements with crushing metal intensity.
1965 · 62 YEARS
Basra
Pete La Roca
Pete La Roca moved from the sideman role to lead this 1965 post-bop exploration. It remains a revered session, noted for its cerebral and soulful intensity.
1978 · 49 YEARS
Die Mensch•Maschine
Kraftwerk
This 1978 record blurs the line between human and robot, shifting electronic music from science fiction to the future. It strips away rock instruments to focus on a rhythmic pulse.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Simple Songs
Jim O'Rourke
Jim O'Rourke delivers a surprise set of pop songs on this 2015 release. It is a pivot from his typical avant-garde noise projects, leaning into lounge-inspired arrangements.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Paris, France
France Gall
Michel Berger’s songwriting defines this 1980 release, which highlights a shift toward sophisticated pop. It features the hit Il Jouait Du Piano Debout.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Revenge
Kiss
This 1992 release marks a shift away from the band's glitzy 80s makeup era toward a muscular hard rock sound. It serves as a tribute to Eric Carr.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Bricolage
Amon Tobin
Amon Tobin constructed this 1997 release from jazz samples and breakbeats. It stands as a masterclass in collage, proving digital production can hold the warmth of a live ensemble.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Avalon Sunset
Van Morrison
Spiritual themes drive this 1989 release, which includes a duet with Cliff Richard. It stands as one of the most devotional works in the artist's career.
1997 · 30 YEARS
Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk
Emperor
Symphonic black metal reaches a high point on this 1997 record, which balances aggression with neoclassical arrangements. It creates a vast, frozen atmosphere.
2017 · 10 YEARS
One More Light
Linkin Park
Linkin Park turned away from nu-metal roots toward a synth-pop sound on this 2017 release. It reflects on life and loss with a focus on vulnerability.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Ratchet
Shamir
Ratchet by Shamir mixes disco and hip-house with high-energy synthesizers. It is a rhythmic debut that highlights the artist's versatility.
1962 · 65 YEARS
Twist Party Vol. 2
The Ventures
The Ventures turned folk and classical melodies into surf instrumentals on this 1962 collection. It is defined by the reverb-drenched swagger of the era.
1998 · 29 YEARS
It's Dark And Hell Is Hot
DMX
This 1998 debut arrived when hip-hop was shifting toward commercial sounds, providing a visceral, aggressive alternative. It remains a snapshot of a street-level atmosphere.
2017 · 10 YEARS
Modern Kosmology
Jane Weaver
Space-age synthesizers meet motorik rhythms on this 2017 release. Jane Weaver blends folk and electronic influences to create an accessible, cosmic journey.