Albums released on 4 May
2015 · 12 YEARS
The Epic
Kamasi Washington
Kamasi Washington delivers a three-hour jazz odyssey that balances intimate expression with orchestral grandeur. This 2015 release proved that sprawling jazz could reach a contemporary mainstream audience.
1993 · 34 YEARS
Rid Of Me
PJ Harvey
Steve Albini recorded this 1993 album in a remote Dorset house to capture a raw, claustrophobic atmosphere. It remains a stark document defined by distorted riffs and unfiltered vocal delivery.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Diamond Eyes
Deftones
Following a bassist's injury, Deftones pivoted toward a new creative path with this 2010 release. The record balances aggressive, down-tuned metal riffs with ethereal, dream-like melodies.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Load
Metallica
Metallica surprised listeners in 1996 by trading thrash speed for bluesy, alternative rock swagger. This polarizing record emphasized groove and texture over their previous relentless intensity.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Knock Knock
DJ Koze
Stefan Kozalla crafts a kaleidoscopic journey that functions as a fever dream of modern dance music. This 2018 release blends sample-heavy hip-hop sensibilities with hypnotic techno grooves.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Good Thing
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges moves away from retro-revivalist styles to embrace a sleek, danceable energy. This 2018 collection blends modern soul with sophisticated arrangements.
1987 · 40 YEARS
Always & Forever
Randy Travis
Randy Travis helped shift the country industry back to its roots with this 1987 release. It focuses on baritone vocals and songwriting, moving away from the polished pop sounds of the time.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Wilder Mind
Mumford & Sons
Mumford and Sons moved toward arena-rock territory by trading banjos for electric guitars in 2015. This record marks a deliberate effort to expand beyond their acoustic origins.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Pornography
The Cure
Robert Smith sought to create a claustrophobic, dark record during the sessions for this 1982 release. It features swirling synthesizers and metallic guitars that reflect the isolation of the post-punk era.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Sprinter
Torres
Torres explores themes of belonging and isolation through jagged guitar work and haunting vocals. This 2015 record sits at the intersection of electronic experimentation and indie rock.
1979 · 48 YEARS
The Undertones
The Undertones
The Undertones distilled the frantic energy of youth into catchy two-minute bursts of melody. Released in 1979, the record balances raw punk instrumentation with a genuine pop sensibility.
2010 · 17 YEARS
Forgiveness Rock Record
Broken Social Scene
This 2010 collective effort captures the chaotic and joyous spirit of the Toronto indie scene. It is a dense, orchestral record built on layers of horns, guitars, and harmonies.
1977 · 50 YEARS
Music From Star Wars
The Electric Moog Orchestra
This 1977 release translates a famous film score into the buzzy, futuristic language of synthesizers. It is a campy, neon-soaked experiment that captures the spirit of late-seventies electronic pop.
2018 · 9 YEARS
Free Yourself Up
Lake Street Dive
Lake Street Dive produced this 2018 record entirely on their own to achieve a conversational energy. It balances upbeat, rhythmic hooks with personal, introspective lyrics.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Senderos De Traición
Héroes Del Silencio
Héroes Del Silencio defined the Spanish rock landscape with this powerful 1990 release. It blends poetic lyrics with driving guitar riffs to create a unique, atmospheric intensity.
2018 · 9 YEARS
The Horizon Just Laughed
Damien Jurado
Damien Jurado blends intimate storytelling with a sense of wandering through the American landscape in this 2018 release. The songs feel like postcards from forgotten memories.
2015 · 12 YEARS
The Waterfall
My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket moved toward a cleaner, more melodic sound on this 2015 release. It reflects a period of significant transition, trading earlier grit for lush, layered arrangements.
2015 · 12 YEARS
II
Metz
Metz delivers a record defined by sheer force and physical intensity. This 2015 release is a disciplined masterclass in noise rock that feels completely unhinged.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Just Because I'm A Woman
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton took a bold stand against Nashville double standards with the title track of this 1968 release. It captures her transition into a solo artist with an uncompromising perspective.
1993 · 34 YEARS
SlaughtaHouse
Masta Ace Incorporated
Masta Ace Incorporated offered a biting critique of gangsta rap in this 1993 release. The project uses satire and boom bap beats to challenge industry violence.