Albums released on 20 May

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.