Albums released on 22 May
2007 · 20 YEARS
Boxer
The National
The National deliver an anxious look at adulthood with Boxer. It is a study in tension, driven by precise arrangements and claustrophobic production from their 2007 Brooklyn sessions.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Flamagra
Flying Lotus
Flying Lotus crafts a dense, cinematic world on Flamagra. Spanning twenty-seven tracks, this 2019 release balances complex electronic architecture with warm, human textures.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Diana
Diana Ross
Diana Ross pivoted to a sleek, funk-infused sound in 1980 with the help of Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. It stands as a sharp document of late-disco that remains accessible.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Notes On A Conditional Form
The 1975
The 1975 assemble a sprawling, genre-fluid digital diary with Notes On A Conditional Form. It captures the restless energy of the early 2020s across eighty minutes of material.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Izitso
Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens embraced studio technology in 1977 with Izitso. By moving toward synthesizers and funk-driven electronics, he departed from his previous acoustic folk roots.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Jaco Pastorius
Jaco Pastorius
Jaco Pastorius redefined the bass guitar on his 1976 debut. By removing the frets, he transformed the instrument into a lead voice capable of singing, horn-like sustain.
1967 · 60 YEARS
Headquarters
The Monkees
The Monkees took control of their own output in 1967 with Headquarters. The result was a collaborative garage and folk-rock project that shed their television image.
1989 · 38 YEARS
The Miracle
Queen
Queen shifted to collective songwriting for 1989's The Miracle. This democratic approach fostered a unified, synth-heavy sound recorded between London and Montreux.
1981 · 46 YEARS
It Must Be Magic
Teena Marie
Teena Marie delivers a powerhouse performance on 1981's It Must Be Magic. Produced by Rick James, it stands as a sophisticated blend of soul, R&B, and jazz.
1965 · 62 YEARS
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto offers a study in breathless intimacy on The Shadow Of Your Smile. This 1965 collection turns jazz standards into hushed, lounge-ready confessions.
1984 · 43 YEARS
The Top
The Cure
The Cure pushed into surreal, dreamlike territory with The Top. Recorded in 1984, the record blends jagged post-punk rhythms with frantic, eccentric energy.
2002 · 25 YEARS
The Private Press
DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow shifted from sample collage to song-oriented structures on 2002's The Private Press. It is a moody, cinematic work built from a massive library of obscure vinyl.
1985 · 42 YEARS
For The Working Class Man
Jimmy Barnes
Jimmy Barnes transitioned from pub rock to arena-filling intensity on his 1985 collection. It remains a document of the era's hard rock scene, driven by gravelly vocals.
2006 · 21 YEARS
The Warning
Hot Chip
Hot Chip defined the dork-pop era with 2006's The Warning. It sits at the intersection of fragile songwriting and club-ready synthesizers, capturing a unique indie-electro moment.
1985 · 42 YEARS
Sportin' Life
Weather Report
Weather Report explored pop sensibilities on 1985's Sportin' Life. With vocalists like Bobby McFerrin, the band adjusted their signature fusion sound for a tighter arrangement.
2001 · 26 YEARS
Machine
Static-X
Static-X adopted a mechanical, industrial-metal sound for 2001's Machine. It remains a sharp study in programmed rhythms and distorted, aggressive guitar riffs.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Handwriting LP
Rachel's
Rachel's blend piano compositions with electronic textures on their 1995 debut. It is a contemplative, cinematic effort that favors atmosphere over rock conventions.
1986 · 41 YEARS
From Luxury To Heartache
Culture Club
Culture Club faced internal strain during the recording of 1986's From Luxury To Heartache. The record captures the fading glamour of the group's classic lineup.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Les Chants Magnétiques
Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre focuses on synthesizer textures and rhythmic patterns in 1981's Les Chants Magnétiques. It is a landmark work for electronic experimentation and precision.
2015 · 12 YEARS
English Graffiti
The Vaccines
The Vaccines pivoted to a polished, experimental sound on 2015's English Graffiti. They aimed to expand their palette beyond the success of their initial indie-pop material.