Albums released on 21 May
2021 · 6 YEARS
Sour
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo captures the sharp transition to adulthood on Sour. It blends pop-punk energy with acoustic vulnerability, turning personal heartbreak into broad anthems.
1997 · 30 YEARS
OK Computer
Radiohead
Radiohead utilized a historic mansion to record OK Computer, focusing on natural acoustics. The record documents a period of technological anxiety and shifting musical styles.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Agents Of Fortune
Blue Öyster Cult
Agents Of Fortune marks a shift for Blue Öyster Cult toward a polished, radio-friendly sound. Patti Smith contributes vocals and writing to this mid-seventies collection.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Innerspeaker
Tame Impala
Innerspeaker by Tame Impala channels the fuzzy, reverb-heavy energy of late-sixties psychedelic music. It functions as a lo-fi experiment in layered sound.
1971 · 56 YEARS
What's Going On
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye fought for control to create What's Going On, a suite addressing social issues. It remains a cinematic effort that moved beyond the constraints of soul music.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Cowboy Bebop (Original Series Soundtrack)
The Seatbelts
The Cowboy Bebop soundtrack by The Seatbelts merges jazz, blues, and hip-hop. It provides a cinematic backdrop for a space-western concept.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Hot Space
Queen
Hot Space sees Queen pivot from hard rock into dance-pop and funk rhythms. The record features a notable collaboration with David Bowie and captures the band experimenting with synthesizers and drum machines in Munich.
1990 · 37 YEARS
125 Jahre Die Toten Hosen Auf Dem Kreuzzug Ins Glück
Die Toten Hosen
This double album acts as a retrospective for Die Toten Hosen, mixing new tracks with re-recorded material from their first decade. It captures the group as they evolved from underground punk agitators into stadium performers.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Bringing Down The Horse
The Wallflowers
Bringing Down The Horse pairs rootsy, mid-nineties alternative rock with polished production. The record centers on Jakob Dylan's songwriting, highlighted by soulful organ melodies and steady rhythms.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Walking Wounded
Everything But The Girl
Walking Wounded marks a creative pivot for Everything But The Girl, moving from acoustic roots to electronic textures. The release balances melancholic songwriting with the rapid rhythms of the UK rave scene.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Down On The Upside
Soundgarden
Down On The Upside finds Soundgarden moving away from standard grunge to experiment with psychedelic textures. This self-produced record features mandolins and unconventional song structures.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Talk Talk Talk
The Psychedelic Furs
Talk Talk Talk defines the 1981 post-punk sound with a blend of jagged guitars and cynical delivery. Steve Lillywhite’s production emphasizes a saxophone-heavy atmosphere that captures the neon-lit London scene.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Long Lost
Lord Huron
Long Lost uses cinematic storytelling to build a sound akin to a vintage Western soundtrack. Lord Huron combines folk and country influences with a modern rock sensibility.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Immersion
Pendulum
Immersion sees Pendulum combining drum and bass with stadium-sized rock ambitions. The record features collaborations with artists like In Flames and Steven Wilson.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Hell Awaits
Slayer
Hell Awaits by Slayer moved the band into darker, progressive thrash territory. It is defined by satanic imagery and complex arrangements.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Glow
Rick James
Glow by Rick James trades funk grit for a polished, futuristic sound. It defines the mid-eighties transition to high-tech, electronic dance-pop.
1998 · 29 YEARS
Cocoon Crash
K's Choice
Cocoon Crash sees K's Choice refining their style with atmospheric production and catchy pop hooks. The album highlights Sarah Bettens' vocals against a backdrop of shimmering guitars.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Intruder
Gary Numan
Intruder explores themes of human negligence and environmental collapse through dark, industrial textures. Gary Numan uses haunting electronic melodies to build a sense of urgent tension.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Extreme
Extreme
Extreme by Extreme highlights the debut of Nuno Bettencourt. The band blends funk-infused rock with technical precision and theatrical energy.
2021 · 6 YEARS
A Better Dystopia
Monster Magnet
A Better Dystopia features Monster Magnet covering deep-cut psychedelic and garage rock tracks. It captures a raw, dusty energy from the underground scene.