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Albums released on 20 May

  1. Harry Styles: Harry’s House

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Harry’s House

    Harry Styles

    A 2022 release that pivots toward synth-pop and downtempo styles. It explores domestic themes through a polished, intimate lens.

  2. Robert Plant: Shaken 'N' Stirred

    1985 · 42 YEARS

    Shaken 'N' Stirred

    Robert Plant

    A sharp departure into experimental territory, this 1985 release favors jagged rhythms and icy textures. It highlights a move away from traditional blues-rock.

  3. The Jam: In The City

    1977 · 50 YEARS

    In The City

    The Jam

    A frantic, guitar-driven debut from 1977 that channels teenage frustration. It sits at the junction of punk and Mod revivalism.

  4. Bill Withers: Still Bill

    1972 · 55 YEARS

    Still Bill

    Bill Withers

    Released in 1972, this record pairs working-class perspective with stripped-back soul. It highlights a shift toward minimalism and groove.

  5. Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    Dangerous Woman

    Ariana Grande

    A 2016 pivot into a mature, sophisticated sound. It trades earlier pop aesthetics for sleek R&B and punchy hip-hop beats.

  6. KRS-One: I Got Next

    1997 · 30 YEARS

    I Got Next

    KRS-One

    A 1997 release that balances raw boom-bap roots with mainstream appeal. It marks a shift toward polished, high-energy rap.

  7. Archive: Londinium

    1996 · 31 YEARS

    Londinium

    Archive

    A 1996 trip-hop debut that captures a dark, cinematic London mood. It blends orchestral swells with raw, street-level electronic textures.

  8. Kent: Då Som Nu För Alltid

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    Då Som Nu För Alltid

    Kent

    The 2016 final studio work from Sweden's prominent rock group. It serves as a cinematic farewell and a reflection on a two-decade career.

  9. Katatonia: The Fall Of Hearts

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    The Fall Of Hearts

    Katatonia

    A 2016 metal release that embraces progressive structures and profound isolation. It balances crushing riffs with fragile, atmospheric melodies.

  10. Kiss: Unmasked

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    Unmasked

    Kiss

    A 1980 release marking a strange transition toward radio-friendly pop-rock. It features a slick aesthetic away from the band's original grit.

  11. Toad The Wet Sprocket: Coil

    1997 · 30 YEARS

    Coil

    Toad The Wet Sprocket

    A 1997 record defined by dark textures and internal tension. It shows the band reaching a creative crossroads before their initial breakup.

  12. Smog: Red Apple Falls

    1997 · 30 YEARS

    Red Apple Falls

    Smog

    A 1997 shift toward cleaner songwriting and baritone clarity. These songs act as intimate confessions captured during a period of personal change.

  13. Flume: Palaces

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Palaces

    Flume

    A 2022 project inspired by a return to the Australian coast. It features organic, lush sounds that blend synthesizers with nature recordings.

  14. Pantha Du Prince: The Triad

    2016 · 11 YEARS

    The Triad

    Pantha Du Prince

    A 2016 collaboration blending chiming bells and organic percussion. It creates an airy, hypnotic atmosphere that bridges techno and indie rock.

  15. Lykke Li: Eyeye

    2022 · 5 YEARS

    Eyeye

    Lykke Li

    A 2022 release that strips away pop artifice for raw vulnerability. It focuses on tape hiss and analog warmth to document fragmented memories.

  16. The Alan Parsons Project: Tales Of Mystery And Imagination

    1976 · 51 YEARS

    Tales Of Mystery And Imagination

    The Alan Parsons Project

    A 1976 debut using Poe's literary legacy as a conceptual base. It blends gothic atmosphere with progressive rock and early vocoder effects.

  17. The Soundcarriers: Entropicalia

    2014 · 13 YEARS

    Entropicalia

    The Soundcarriers

    A 2014 release that blends sun-drenched melodies with motorik rhythms. It captures the essence of a UK psychedelic revival.

  18. Waterparks: Greatest Hits

    2021 · 6 YEARS

    Greatest Hits

    Waterparks

    A 2021 collection that mixes glitchy electronics with pop-punk energy. It reflects the restlessness of modern alternative music.

  19. Chris Spedding: Guitar Graffiti

    1978 · 49 YEARS

    Guitar Graffiti

    Chris Spedding

    A 1978 collection that balances technical guitar precision with punk-adjacent energy. It captures a shift from classic rock to post-punk grit.

  20. Gene Chandler: '80

    1980 · 47 YEARS

    '80

    Gene Chandler

    A 1980 release that shifts into sleek disco-soul. It marks a transition from gritty seventies soul to synthesized, dance-oriented production.