Albums released on 2 May
2006 · 21 YEARS
St. Elsewhere
Gnarls Barkley
Gnarls Barkley delivers a unique blend of soul, hip-hop, and psychedelic rock on St. Elsewhere. This 2006 release challenges expectations by mixing varied textures within a single, cohesive project.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Disintegration
The Cure
Disintegration captures The Cure at their most atmospheric, pushing their gothic rock aesthetic to a creative limit. It is a dense, melancholic record defined by layered synthesizers and reverb-drenched guitars.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Love For Sale
Boney M.
Love For Sale by Boney M. highlights the group's ability to turn historical narratives into high-energy dance grooves. Released in 1977, it remains a key example of polished, studio-driven European disco.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam's self-titled 2006 release, often called Avocado, marks a return to the band's garage-rock roots. It captures an urgent, raw energy that responds to the political climate of the mid-2000s.
1974 · 53 YEARS
Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson
Winter In America, released in 1974, is a soulful, introspective collaboration between Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson. It prioritizes intimate storytelling over lush arrangements.
2005 · 22 YEARS
The Further Adventures Of Lord Quas
Quasimoto
The Further Adventures Of Lord Quas finds Madlib pushing his helium-voiced alter ego through a dense, surreal journey. This 2005 release functions as a psychedelic collage of crate-digging loops.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Vox Humana
Kenny Loggins
Vox Humana by Kenny Loggins captures the sleek, synth-pop style of 1985. It features polished production that signals a transition from seventies soft rock to digital-forward pop music.
1975 · 52 YEARS
To The Hilt
Golden Earring
To The Hilt features Golden Earring moving into ambitious, cinematic progressive rock. This 1975 release highlights the band's growth through sharp songwriting and experimental studio craft.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Don't Give Me Names
Guano Apes
Don't Give Me Names by Guano Apes is a high-octane mix of post-grunge and nu-metal from the year 2000. It features Sandra Nasic shifting between melodic whispers and guttural screams.
2014 · 13 YEARS
Nikki Nack
Tune-Yards
Nikki Nack by Tune-Yards utilizes polyrhythms, found sounds, and nursery rhymes to create a chaotic pop exploration. Released in 2014, it features a punchy, expansive sonic palette.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Poverty's Paradise
Naughty By Nature
Poverty's Paradise by Naughty By Nature defined the East Coast boom bap sound of 1995. It balances gritty street narratives with radio-ready, soulful production.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Workbook
Bob Mould
Workbook by Bob Mould serves as an introspective diary that trades noise for acoustic guitars and cello arrangements. This 1989 release marks a transition into a successful solo career.
1989 · 38 YEARS
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses debut redefined British guitar music by blending pop hooks with psychedelic textures. Released in 1989, it stands as a hallmark of the Madchester scene.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Electr-O-Pura
Yo La Tengo
Electr-O-Pura by Yo La Tengo masterfully balances experimental noise with sincere pop songwriting. Released in 1995, it solidified the band's reputation for quiet-loud dynamics.
2005 · 22 YEARS
All Maps Welcome
Tom McRae
All Maps Welcome by Tom McRae is a contemplative 2005 record that emphasizes lyrical depth. It relies on warm, acoustic textures to ground its folk-inflected alternative rock style.
1980 · 47 YEARS
After Dark
Andy Gibb
After Dark by Andy Gibb captures the 1980 transition from disco to guitar-driven pop-rock. It features a collaboration with Olivia Newton-John that showcases his vocal chemistry.
1978 · 49 YEARS
You're Gonna Get It!
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
You're Gonna Get It! by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers shows the band evolving into seasoned road warriors. This 1978 record leans into the grit of hard-edged rock and roll.
2002 · 25 YEARS
Wireless Internet
Arpanet
Wireless Internet by Arpanet is a minimalist electro project from 2002. It uses cold, synthetic textures to map out a world defined by data and telecommunications.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Simple Pleasures
Bobby McFerrin
Simple Pleasures by Bobby McFerrin consists entirely of layered vocal tracks. This 1988 project mimics a full band using only the human voice, creating a rich and rhythmic experience.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Golden Wolf
Dope Lemon
Golden Wolf by Dope Lemon offers a hazy, sun-drenched vibe perfect for quiet weekends. Released in 2025, it blends loose guitar work with surreal, wandering lyrical imagery.