Albums released on 7 May
1984 · 43 YEARS
Hysteria
The Human League
The Human League navigates a difficult period of transition on this 1984 release. It leans into a colder, mechanical electronic aesthetic that marked a move away from their earlier pop success.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Bright Green Field
Squid
Jagged math-rock rhythms meet intense spoken-word delivery on this 2021 release. It captures the anxiety of modern life through constant shifts between quiet tension and brass-heavy crescendos.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Wild Mood Swings
The Cure
Released in 1996, this record captures the band during a phase of major lineup changes. It trades earlier gothic weight for an eclectic, polished sound and erratic emotional shifts.
1996 · 31 YEARS
Trouble At The Henhouse
The Tragically Hip
The Tragically Hip hits a creative peak on this 1996 release, blending rock grit with introspective folk. The arrangements reflect years of road experience and refined group chemistry.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Van Weezer
Weezer
Rivers Cuomo explores his teenage obsession with metal heroics on this 2021 project. It acts as a tribute to eighties stadium riffs and guitar solos, shedding the band's usual quirkiness.
1991 · 36 YEARS
Schubert Dip
EMF
Recorded in the rural Forest of Dean, this 1991 debut captures a fusion of rock and rave culture. It sits at a specific intersection where breakbeats and guitars merged.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Latest Record Project (Volume 1)
Van Morrison
This 2021 collection offers twenty-eight tracks of unfiltered frustration and bluesy conviction. It serves as a diary of recent grievances, highlighting a gritty, no-nonsense vocal presence.
2021 · 6 YEARS
Life By Misadventure
Rag'n'Bone Man
A move toward organic, band-focused sounds defines this 2021 release. It explores the complexities of adulthood and growth, moving away from heavy electronic production.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Here We Are
Jane
Blending spacey textures with driving rhythms, this 1973 release marks a turn toward melodic German rock. It bridges progressive ambition with the era's Krautrock scene.
1961 · 66 YEARS
Ring-A-Ding Ding!
Frank Sinatra
This 1961 release marks the start of the singer's own label, Reprise. Brassy, swinging arrangements provide a vehicle for a performer operating with total control.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Ma Fleur
The Cinematic Orchestra
Piano and strings define this 2007 record, shifting away from earlier breakbeat-heavy work. It offers a spacious, cinematic sound centered on haunting vocals.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Today
Elvis Presley
This 1975 release sees a move toward country and folk sensibilities. It highlights a mature, introspective performer utilizing a polished studio sound.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Joy 1967-1990
Ultra Vivid Scene
Kurt Ralske blends dream-pop and psychedelic edges on this 1990 project. It captures an intimate, layered atmosphere that serves as a time capsule of the late eighties.
1976 · 51 YEARS
I'm Nearly Famous
Cliff Richard
A shift toward polished soft rock characterizes this 1976 record. It features a blend of country-tinged ballads and driving pop numbers that fit the era's mainstream radio.
2021 · 6 YEARS
There Is No End
Tony Allen
The Afrobeat pioneer creates a bridge between jazz-funk and hip-hop on this final project. It features a diverse roster of rappers flowing over syncopated drum patterns.
2021 · 6 YEARS
A Touch Of The Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet Gets You Out And Then Into The Sun
Aly & AJ
Shedding their past, the duo embraces a breezy, guitar-driven indie pop sound on this 2021 release. It prioritizes raw, live energy over hyper-produced pop sheen.
2007 · 20 YEARS
The Boy With No Name
Travis
Nigel Godrich returns to produce this 2007 collection, which balances acoustic intimacy with radio-ready arrangements. It carries the distinct warmth of the mid-2000s.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash
Michael Nesmith
Stepping away from the spotlight, this 1973 release embraces authentic country-rock. It features session musicians creating a laid-back, late-night spirit.
2013 · 14 YEARS
Strange Pleasures
Still Corners
Neon-soaked highways and dream-pop textures define this 2013 Sub Pop release. It balances electronic precision with a moody, rock-inspired sense of longing.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Skafish
Skafish
This 1980 debut merges punk aggression with art-rock eccentricity. It offers a keyboard-heavy snapshot of a scene moving toward sharper production and new wave textures.