Albums released on 9 May
1975 · 52 YEARS
Warrior On The Edge Of Time
Hawkwind
Hawkwind's 1975 release blends science fiction themes with heavy, propulsive guitar work. It remains a central document of the space rock era.
2007 · 20 YEARS
Idealism
Digitalism
Idealism by Digitalism arrived as the barriers between indie rock and dance music began to dissolve. It delivers high-octane energy suitable for both club and festival environments.
1949 · 78 YEARS
South Pacific
Mary Martin
Mary Martin brings significant force to these show tunes, effectively defining the sound of Broadway in the late forties. Her performance helped secure these songs as American theater staples.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Golliwog
Billy Woods
Billy Woods delivers biting commentary over beats that sound as if they are decaying. It is a work of high-concept, independent hip hop that favors artistic vision.
2011 · 16 YEARS
Goblin
Tyler, The Creator
Tyler, The Creator uses Goblin to provide an unfiltered look into his psychological state during his rise to fame. It captures the raw, DIY aesthetic of the Odd Future collective.
1975 · 52 YEARS
Four Wheel Drive
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Four Wheel Drive features Bachman-Turner Overdrive at their commercial peak, leaning into blue-collar riffs. The title track highlights the engine-revving energy that dominated North American radio.
1980 · 47 YEARS
A Brazilian Love Affair
George Duke
A Brazilian Love Affair by George Duke is a vibrant fusion born from his trip to Rio de Janeiro. It acts as a sophisticated bridge between jazz-funk and breezy eighties production.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Bass Culture
Linton Kwesi Johnson
Bass Culture by Linton Kwesi Johnson uses the studio as a vital instrument to amplify the weight of his poetry. It is a major record of the British reggae scene.
1994 · 33 YEARS
Last Of The Independents
The Pretenders
The Pretenders navigate the shift from post-punk to alternative rock on this record. It reflects a mature perspective on love and resilience through classic blues-rock sensibilities.
1979 · 48 YEARS
Minnie
Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton displays remarkable vocal clarity and resilience on this final project. It moves between danceable grooves and tender ballads with a sleek, soulful sheen.
1989 · 38 YEARS
Big Daddy
John Cougar Mellencamp
Big Daddy marks a shift for John Cougar Mellencamp toward intimate, acoustic storytelling. It focuses on small-town life and the weight of aging through character studies.
1980 · 47 YEARS
Love Injection
Trussel
Trussel's Love Injection is a prime example of late-seventies disco energy. The record relies on a driving groove to define the club atmosphere of the time.
2006 · 21 YEARS
Stadium Arcadium
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Stadium Arcadium finds John Frusciante at his creative peak, blending intricate guitar work with funk. It stands as a massive statement for the quartet.
1982 · 45 YEARS
Select
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde solidified her synth-pop identity on Select by leaning into dark, cinematic themes. The inclusion of Cambodia transformed the project into a moody, atmospheric experience.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Tall Tales
Mark Pritchard
Tall Tales by Mark Pritchard is a sprawling collection that acts as a diary for a restless mind. It displays a masterclass in modern sound design.
2000 · 27 YEARS
Alma Caribeña = Caribbean Soul
Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan returns to her roots on this record, blending Caribbean rhythms with polished pop. It features a notable duet with Celia Cruz highlighting regional heritage.
1995 · 32 YEARS
Psychic Hearts
Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore steps away from Sonic Youth to explore personal, guitar-driven songwriting. The record balances melodic indie rock with his history of noise experiments.
2005 · 22 YEARS
Team Sleep
Team Sleep
Team Sleep blends shoegaze textures with trip-hop beats in this experimental project. It feels like a late-night dream, mixing heavy guitars with ethereal vocals.
2025 · 2 YEARS
A Deeper Life
Chaos In The CBD
A Deeper Life by Chaos In The CBD is a sprawling fourteen-track journey from the Helliker-Hales brothers. It balances introspective textures with deep, house-inflected rhythms.
2025 · 2 YEARS
Sincerely,
Kali Uchis
Sincerely, by Kali Uchis centers on vocal-forward ballads and melodic songwriting. The project leans into themes of vulnerability and longing through a simplified production style.