Albums released on 31 May
1976 · 51 YEARS
The Royal Scam
Steely Dan
Steely Dan shift toward a grittier, guitar-heavy sound on this 1976 release. It features dark narratives of urban decay set against complex jazz-rock arrangements.
1999 · 28 YEARS
Colony
In Flames
Released in 1999, this album highlights the melodic death metal movement at its peak. Guitarists Jesper Strömblad and Björn Gelotte utilize twin-guitar harmonies to balance aggressive riffs with melodic hooks.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Settle
Disclosure
Disclosure turned underground garage rhythms into massive anthems with this 2013 debut. It balances polished pop sensibilities with raw, club-ready energy.
2013 · 14 YEARS
...Like Clockwork
Queens Of The Stone Age
Josh Homme channeled personal burnout into this cinematic 2013 record. The band traded their usual desert aggression for a melancholic, piano-heavy approach.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Return To Fantasy
Uriah Heep
This 1975 release marks the debut of bassist John Wetton within the band. It showcases a shift toward progressive hard rock while keeping the signature organ-heavy foundation.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Night Reign
Arooj Aftab
Arooj Aftab blends Sufi poetry with late-night jazz intimacy on this 2024 release. The record uses minimalist arrangements to create a velvet-draped, hypnotic atmosphere.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Discovery
Electric Light Orchestra
Electric Light Orchestra embraced an unabashedly pop-oriented direction on this 1979 release. The band traded symphonic complexity for dance-floor grooves and heavy synth usage.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Submarine
The Marías
The Marías explore the emotional depth of a relationship on this 2024 release. The record pairs psychedelic pop with cinematic, breathy vocal performances.
2005 · 22 YEARS
A River Ain't Too Much To Love
Smog
Bill Callahan strips his music down to piano and acoustic guitar on this 2005 release. The record captures a grounded, pastoral mood reminiscent of a quiet front porch conversation.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Between The Country
Ian Noe
Ian Noe paints a vivid picture of life in Eastern Kentucky on his 2019 debut. Produced by Dave Cobb, the record uses a sparse acoustic sound to highlight gritty, unflinching storytelling.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Riot City Blues
Primal Scream
Primal Scream turned toward bluesy, garage rock on this 2006 release. The record captures a live-in-the-room energy while nodding to the swagger of the Rolling Stones.
2004 · 23 YEARS
Uh Huh Her
PJ Harvey
Polly Jean Harvey recorded this 2004 project almost entirely by herself in a home studio. The result is a raw, intimate set of songs that functions like a private diary.
2023 · 4 YEARS
The Head Hurts But The Heart Knows The Truth
Headache
Headache pairs spoken word vocals with trip-hop beats on this 2023 release. The album balances cynical perspectives with electronic production that feels strangely comforting.
1992 · 35 YEARS
Legion
Deicide
Deicide set a benchmark for death metal speed and intensity with this 1992 release. It remains a key document of the Florida extreme metal scene.
1993 · 34 YEARS
The Daily Grind
No Use For A Name
No Use For A Name bridged the gap between hardcore roots and melodic punk on this 1993 release. It captures the frantic energy of the California underground scene.
2024 · 3 YEARS
Gravity Stairs
Crowded House
Crowded House blends sophisticated rock with pop sensibilities on this 2024 release. The album uses atmospheric textures to balance introspective lyrics and harmonic depth.
1983 · 44 YEARS
Wrap Your Arms Around Me
Agnetha Fältskog
Agnetha Fältskog captures the bright, synth-driven sound of early eighties Europop on this release. It combines electronic textures with traditional pop structures.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Into The Great Wide Yonder
Trentemøller
Trentemøller moved toward a cinematic, organic sound on this 2010 release. The album blends live instrumentation with electronic textures to create a moody, cohesive experience.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Good Girl Gone Bad
Rihanna
Rihanna turned toward a darker, bolder sound with this 2007 release. The album pulls from funk, rock, and electronic influences to create high-energy dance-pop.
2019 · 8 YEARS
Zuu
Denzel Curry
Denzel Curry pays tribute to Miami on this high-octane 2019 release. The record focuses on unfiltered energy and local pride through a gritty, bass-heavy aesthetic.