Albums released on 3 May
2005 · 22 YEARS
From Under The Cork Tree
Fall Out Boy
This 2005 release shifted the band from scene favorites to alternative icons. It combines biting, self-deprecating lyrics with high-energy pop-punk.
2004 · 23 YEARS
The End Of Heartache
Killswitch Engage
Released in 2004, this album introduced Howard Jones to the band. It serves as a metalcore benchmark, balancing aggressive technicality with accessible melodies.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Radical Optimism
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa moves toward a breezy, psychedelic sound on this 2024 release. It prioritizes infectious melodies and an organic aesthetic inspired by classic Britpop.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Father Of The Bride
Vampire Weekend
This 2019 release departs from the band's earlier, tight aesthetic in favor of organic instrumentation. It incorporates folk-rock sensibilities and guest vocalists into a loose, jam-oriented framework.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Cosmogramma
Flying Lotus
This 2010 Warp Records release stands as a high point for the Los Angeles beat scene. It blends glitchy electronics with jazz-inflected rhythms.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Offramp
Pat Metheny Group
Released in 1982, this project features the Roland GR-300 guitar synth. It marks the group's shift toward electronic textures while keeping their melodic warmth.
1976 · 51 YEARS
"Rocks"
Aerosmith
Recorded in 1976 at the Record Plant, this album captures the band at their rawest. It moves away from polished studio experiments toward a gritty blues-rock sound.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Caramba
Lee Morgan
This 1968 release captures a moment of transition for Blue Note. It features a relaxed, soulful groove that leans into the trends of the late sixties.
1988 · 39 YEARS
Scenes From The Southside
Bruce Hornsby And The Range
Blending piano-driven melodies with rootsy sensibilities, this 1988 album captures suburban life. It features a polished, high-fidelity rock sound.
2008 · 19 YEARS
Heavier Than Heaven Lonelier Than God
Blacklisted
This 2008 release moves hardcore toward a more introspective, melodic sound. It confronts isolation through a claustrophobic and urgent production style.
1976 · 51 YEARS
Geraes
Milton Nascimento
Deeply connected to Brazilian folk traditions, this 1976 album explores collective identity. It features lush arrangements and jazz-inflected harmonies.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Experimental Jet Set, Trash And No Star
Sonic Youth
This 1994 release trades wall-of-noise chaos for a skeletal, intimate sound. It reveals a band pulling back the curtain on their own legacy.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Blue Hour
Stanley Turrentine, The Three Sounds
This 1961 Blue Note session captures an intimate conversation between soul jazz legends. The focus is on warm, spacious melodies and bluesy standards.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Shed
Title Fight
This 2011 release blends aggressive hardcore with shoegaze-adjacent textures. It features fuzzy, distorted guitars that define its atmospheric sound.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Fearless Movement
Kamasi Washington
This 2024 project fuses spiritual jazz with hip-hop production. It is an ambitious work featuring complex rhythms and choral elements.
2019 · 8 YEARS
U.F.O.F.
Big Thief
Released in 2019, this album explores natural themes through dreamlike song structures. It relies on warm, analog production and intricate guitar work.
1960 · 67 YEARS
Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba
This 1960 debut introduced rhythmic Xhosa and Zulu vocal traditions to global audiences. It captures an artist maintaining her identity within international standards.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Empathogen
Willow
This 2024 release weaves jazz, math rock, and soul into an unpredictable mix. It uses complex time signatures to push the boundaries of indie-rock.
2019 · 8 YEARS
End Of Suffering
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes
This 2019 release moves away from pure aggression toward melodic, introspective rock. It balances driving riffs with themes of personal struggle.
2004 · 23 YEARS
I
The Magnetic Fields
Every track on this 2004 release begins with the letter I. It offers sharp, synth-pop vignettes focused on the first-person perspective and heartbreak.