Albums released on 8 May
2020 · 7 YEARS
It Was Good Until It Wasn’t
Kehlani
Kehlani navigates the complications of modern romance through this 2020 release. The record functions as a candid diary, pairing lyrical honesty with polished R&B production.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Wha'ppen?
The Beat
The Beat shifts away from their initial high-energy sound toward an atmospheric, dub-heavy direction. This 1981 release trades aggression for intricate percussion and a global outlook.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Street Fighting Years
Simple Minds
Simple Minds worked with Trevor Horn on this 1989 release, moving toward a cinematic and political sound. The album signals a departure from their previous pop hits in favor of sprawling, introspective arrangements.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Petals For Armor
Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams explores themes of trauma, healing, and femininity on this 2020 solo release. The collection moves beyond pop-punk toward experimental arrangements and jagged production.
2000 · 27 YEARS
The Sophtware Slump
Grandaddy
Grandaddy recorded this 2000 release in a farmhouse, using lo-fi gear to document technology-induced anxiety. It tracks the struggles of a robot named Jed in a decaying world.
1968 · 59 YEARS
Journey To The Center Of The Mind
The Amboy Dukes
The Amboy Dukes delivered a fuzzy, organ-heavy record in 1968 that defined the era's acid-rock. The band pushes their instruments to the limit in this document of Detroit garage rock.
2016 · 11 YEARS
A Moon Shaped Pool
Radiohead
Radiohead leans into orchestral and choral textures on this 2016 record. Many of these songs were revisited from the band's archives after years of development.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Three Imaginary Boys
The Cure
The Cure released this 1979 debut while still defining their dark, post-punk identity. Recorded on a tight budget, the production captures a band caught between pop sensibilities and an experimental edge.
1981 · 46 YEARS
Quit Dreaming And Get On The Beam
Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson abandoned guitar-heavy rock for the home studio on this 1981 release. The album functions as a bridge between art-pop sensibilities and private, textural experiments.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Adult Themes
El Michels Affair
El Michels Affair created this 2020 record using tracks originally composed as film cues. The result is a cinematic, instrumental collection of gritty soul and psychedelic textures.
2020 · 7 YEARS
Resonate
Lettuce
Lettuce displays modern funk fusion on this 2020 release recorded in Colorado. Intricate horn arrangements and deep grooves define this performance-focused record.
1973 · 54 YEARS
Fuente Y Caudal
Paco De Lucía
Paco De Lucía changed the path of flamenco with this 1973 release. An accidental studio addition became a global phenomenon, marking a shift toward a modern, accessible pulse.
2001 · 26 YEARS
All Killer No Filler
Sum 41
Sum 41 delivered a high-speed pop-punk record in 2001 defined by irreverent humor and tight musicianship. The production captures the frantic energy of the Warped Tour scene.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Landcruising
Carl Craig
Carl Craig moved away from dancefloor norms with this 1995 techno record. The album treats the car as a sanctuary for introspection while reflecting on the landscape of Detroit.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Tattooed Millionaire
Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson stepped away from Iron Maiden's intensity for this 1990 solo debut. The record favors bluesy hard rock and showcases a more personal songwriting approach.
2015 · 12 YEARS
Walk Dance Talk Sing
Crazy Penis
Crazy Penis highlights their songwriting peak on this 2015 release. The record balances dancefloor energy with organic, soulful disco and house textures.
1990 · 37 YEARS
The Revival
Tony! Toni! Toné!
Tony! Toni! Toné! defined the New Jack Swing era with this 1990 release. The album successfully blended live funk instrumentation with programmed beats to dominate the charts.
1990 · 37 YEARS
Enchanted
Marc Almond
Marc Almond explores theatrical, baroque pop on this 1990 release. Each song serves as a vignette of dark romance, framing an emotive vocal performance.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Night Ripper
Girl Talk
Girl Talk defined the mid-2000s mashup scene with this 2006 record. The album functions as a hyperactive collage, splicing hundreds of samples into a frantic, internet-fueled party.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Ghosts ... Of The Civil Dead
Nick Cave
Nick Cave moved toward cold, industrial soundscapes for this 1989 film score. The soundtrack mirrors the claustrophobic tension of the prison drama through sparse electronics.