Apple Music’s ‘Essentials Anniversaries’ collection resurfaces pivotal albums from over the years

By: Philippa Axinous | 20.05.2022, 17:35

Apple Music has a little-known feature called “Essentials Anniversaries” and today it’s highlighting Radiohead’s OK Computer celebrating its 25th anniversary. And beyond that, the collection features some of the most “game-changing” albums from as far as 60 years back along with behind-the-scenes radio episodes that include exclusive artist interviews and more.

Reported by MacStories, Apple Music’s Essentials Anniversaries is a feature that’s been available on the service for some time but has gone under the radar. Some may randomly see it recommended in the “For You” section but you can also find it by searching Apple Music for “Essentials Anniversaries” or with this direct link.

If you haven’t checked Essentials Anniversaries before, here’s how Apple describes it:

Essential are your favorite albums, and the ones that you rely on. These albums are classics and game-changers. They have shaped eras, careers and movements as well as moments in history. This is the place on Apple Music where we celebrate Essentials as they approach milestone anniversaries, with exclusive artist interviews, live events, and extended Editors’ Notes.

Featured essentials Anniversaires include an album, radio episode and videos.

Different Apple Music personalities host the new radio episodes that go behind the scenes for each Essentials album. Along with the Radiohead OK Computer feature today, there are over 50 others.

Apple has all albums organized in 5-year increments starting from 5-year anniversaries all the way to 60-year milestones.

Essentials Anniversaries have been flying under the radar so long highlights an Apple opportunity: There are many great content and collections on Apple’s platform, but it can be difficult to find them.

One tip to discover content, from the Browse section you can swipe to the very bottom to find links to sections like “Charts,” “Essentials,” “Kids,” “Music Videos,” and more.

Apple Music’s ‘Essentials Anniversaries’ collection resurfaces pivotal albums from over the years

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