Albums released on 15 December
1975 · 51 YEARS
Mothership Connection
Parliament
George Clinton uses science fiction to build his P-Funk mythology on this 1975 release. It is a defining document of mid-seventies funk, featuring complex arrangements and deep basslines.
1978 · 48 YEARS
Superman The Movie (Original Sound Track)
John Williams
John Williams defined the sound of modern superhero films with this 1978 score. It uses a bold brass fanfare to express the feeling of flight.
1992 · 34 YEARS
The Chronic
Dr. Dre
G-funk changed the course of hip-hop with this 1992 release from the West Coast. It introduced the high-pitched synthesizers and deep bass that became a standard for the style.
2017 · 9 YEARS
Revival
Eminem
Eminem moves toward pop-rap on this 2017 record, featuring collaborations with Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran. It provides an introspective look at his career and personal frustrations.
1970 · 56 YEARS
Pendulum
Creedence Clearwater Revival
John Fogerty introduced horns and keyboards to the group's sound on this 1970 release. It is the final album to feature the original four-member lineup.
2014 · 12 YEARS
Black Messiah
D'Angelo
This 2014 release ended a fourteen-year silence from the soul visionary. It sounds like a spontaneous jam session recorded in a haze of late-night creativity.
1978 · 48 YEARS
"Here, My Dear."
Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye released Here, My Dear. in 1978, a project fueled by divorce proceedings. The album functions as a candid diary of a failing marriage rather than a standard commercial offering.
1956 · 70 YEARS
Gospel Train
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe fuses gospel lyrics with jazz and blues rhythms on this 1956 release. Her finger-picking guitar work remains a primary influence for performers.
1979 · 47 YEARS
Sid Sings
Sid Vicious
This 1979 collection captures the frantic energy of the punk icon. It serves as a raw record of his final live performances.
2014 · 12 YEARS
Sucker
Charli XCX
Charli XCX combines punk-pop energy with large, radio-ready hooks on this 2014 release. It captures a rebellious spirit and infectious melodies.
1983 · 43 YEARS
"Cadmium..."
Sky
John Williams leads this 1983 project that blends classical virtuosity with progressive rock. It features complex arrangements alongside accessible melodies.
2017 · 9 YEARS
Asking Alexandria
Asking Alexandria
This 2017 self-titled release marks the return of Danny Worsnop. The band shifts from metalcore toward a cleaner, arena-ready hard rock sound.
1997 · 29 YEARS
Hongkong
Monolake
Deep echoes and industrial textures define this 1997 release. It functions as a nocturnal journey through a wet, urban environment.
1988 · 38 YEARS
Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos
Brazilian music royalty Roberto Carlos adopts a synth-heavy, romantic style on this 1988 release. It represents a transition toward an international pop sensibility.
1967 · 59 YEARS
The Who Sell Out
The Who
The Who mock consumer culture with fake commercials and jingles on this 1967 release. It plays like a broadcast from a fictional radio station.
1968 · 58 YEARS
Françoise Hardy
Françoise Hardy
Françoise Hardy explores a sophisticated, introspective sound on this 1968 release. The title track features lyrics by Serge Gainsbourg.
2008 · 18 YEARS
Snow Day b/w Paul's Winter Solstice
Blues Control
Cold, crystalline textures define this 2008 release. The tracks trade traditional song structures for a hypnotic, sprawling atmosphere.
2006 · 20 YEARS
Nuclear Death Terror
Nuclear Death Terror
Raw energy and blistering speed characterize this 2006 self-titled release. It blends crust punk aesthetics with the intensity of grindcore.
1975 · 51 YEARS
Head On
Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Hard-driving riffs and blue-collar rock energy anchor this 1975 release. It showcases the band's preference for punchy, straightforward songwriting.
1957 · 69 YEARS
Groovy
The Red Garland Trio
Red Garland delivers sophisticated, light-fingered piano work on this 1957 release. His trio provides the benchmark for late-night jazz listening.