Albums released on 25 May
2008 · 19 YEARS
Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
Coldplay
Brian Eno produces this 2008 pivot for Coldplay, trading balladry for orchestral art-rock ambition. It reflects a global transition through a grand, cinematic lens.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Whitney
Whitney Houston
Whitney by Whitney Houston shifts from pure ballads to high-energy pop. This 1987 release displays the singer's versatility through a polished, synth-driven sound.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Fire Of Unknown Origin
Blue Öyster Cult
Released in 1981, this album marks the final studio appearance of the original Blue Öyster Cult lineup. It blends dark fantasy with modern heavy rock.
2009 · 18 YEARS
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix rose to prominence with this 2009 release, defined by infectious hooks and high-energy production. It captures the intersection of indie rock and electronic textures.
1973 · 54 YEARS
The Faust Tapes
Faust
Faust crafted this 1973 release as a chaotic, low-cost mail-order collage. It stands as a pivotal document of early experimental Krautrock.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Love Is Dead
Chvrches
Chvrches return with a 2018 album of stadium-ready anthems. It pairs shimmering synthesizers with lyrics focused on the end of a relationship.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Monkey Business
Black Eyed Peas
Monkey Business captures the Black Eyed Peas at their commercial peak following the addition of Fergie. It is a mid-2000s document of glossy, high-energy dance-pop.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me
The Cure
Robert Smith pushes the boundaries of The Cure on this 1987 double album. It balances pop melodies with moody, experimental soundscapes.
1978 · 49 YEARS
David Gilmour
David Gilmour
David Gilmour recorded his 1978 debut while navigating the aftermath of Pink Floyd tours. It shows a bluesy, intimate side of his guitar playing.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Upon The Wings Of Music
Jean-Luc Ponty
Jean-Luc Ponty launched his fusion career with this 1975 release. It is a defining record for the jazz-funk era, centered on electric violin.
2018 · 9 YEARS
The Return
Kamaal Williams
Kamaal Williams anchors this 2018 release in the London jazz-funk scene. It bridges traditional improvisation with modern electronic techniques.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Diamond
Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet evolves their sound on this 1982 album. It incorporates brass and complex percussion for a sophisticated take on synth-pop.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield
Tubular Bells features a nineteen-year-old musician layering numerous instruments in a studio. This 1973 debut served as the first release for Virgin Records.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Alien (Original Soundtrack From The Twentieth Century-Fox Film)
Jerry Goldsmith
Jerry Goldsmith score for the 1979 film Alien rejects traditional sci-fi tropes. It uses eerie instruments to craft a sense of total isolation.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Viktor Lazlo
Viktor Lazlo
Viktor Lazlo presents a mix of noir-inspired pop and jazz influence. This 1987 release is defined by a cool, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Saint Bartlett
Damien Jurado
Damien Jurado presents Saint Bartlett, a 2010 release defined by a sparse approach to indie-folk. The record captures a specific mood through acoustic guitar and a restrained, tense atmosphere.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy marks a shift for the band as Peter Tägtgren moves to guitar and Masse Broberg takes over vocals. It is a reset for the group's death metal sound.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Scream Bloody Gore
Death
Death established a new genre with this raw 1987 release. It shifted extreme music toward a darker, more technical form of aggression.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Flying Teapot (Radio Gnome Invisible Part 1)
Gong
Gong launches their Radio Gnome Invisible trilogy with this 1973 album. It blends surreal mythology with cosmic jazz-fusion.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Flights Of Fantasy
The Ventures
Flights Of Fantasy sees The Ventures move from surf-rock to 1968 psychedelic experimentation. The band reinterprets pop and folk standards through a hazy, fuzz-toned lens.