Albums released on 17 December
1984 · 42 YEARS
Chess
Benny Andersson
Benny Andersson and Tim Rice crafted this ambitious concept album before it reached the stage. It serves as a dramatic musical exploration of Cold War tensions.
1991 · 35 YEARS
Kerplunk!
Green Day
Before their global success, Green Day recorded these raw tracks in the East Bay scene. It bridges hardcore speed and catchy, hook-driven pop-punk.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Nur
Fynn Kliemann
Melodic arrangements and clean production define this 2021 indie pop release. It offers a cohesive set of songs that explore personal themes through accessible writing.
1971 · 55 YEARS
Hunky Dory
David Bowie
David Bowie shifted from folk-rock to a pop visionary on this 1971 album. Piano melodies and cinematic lyrics pay tribute to his influences of the era.
1979 · 47 YEARS
20 Jazz Funk Greats
Throbbing Gristle
A dark, unsettling atmosphere defines this 1979 release from Throbbing Gristle. It is a pivot toward industrial music recorded in an eerie studio location.
1980 · 46 YEARS
The Double Album
Tantra
Tantra provides a prime example of Italian disco with this cinematic, high-energy record. Lush strings and synths create a futuristic sound rooted in funk.
1978 · 48 YEARS
Destiny
The Jacksons
The Jacksons gained creative control with this 1978 album, shedding their child-star image. It represents a shift toward a sleek, funk-infused R&B style.
1970 · 56 YEARS
Emozioni
Lucio Battisti
Lucio Battisti and Mogol cemented their songwriting partnership on this 1970 record. It captures a shift from simple beat music to complex studio compositions.
2013 · 13 YEARS
Frozen
Kristen Anderson-Lopez
This Spanish-language adaptation brings a global perspective to the film's songs. It maintains the Broadway-inspired production of the mid-2010s.
1997 · 29 YEARS
Undiscovered Soul
Richie Sambora
Richie Sambora trades stadium rock for acoustic-driven vulnerability on this 1997 album. Don Was produced this rootsy, soulful project.
2019 · 7 YEARS
Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
John Williams
John Williams completes his nine-film saga with this massive cinematic score. It weaves together the musical history of the Skywalker lineage.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Square One
Locklead
Minimalism meets tech-house precision on this 2021 collection by Locklead. It relies on crisp percussion to maintain an infectious, steady groove.
2002 · 24 YEARS
Tribalistas
Tribalistas
Three Brazilian songwriters collaborated on this project, born from informal jam sessions. It feels like a private performance shared with the world.
2021 · 5 YEARS
-/-/-/-/- (L'Attesa)
Kaos
Kaos delivers lyrical density on this 2021 Italian hip-hop project. The record balances introspection with a raw, boom-bap sound.
1993 · 33 YEARS
Lancia
Lancia
Heavy guitar riffs and gritty vocals define this 1993 hard rock release. It offers a direct approach to high-octane instrumentation.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Выход В Город
Noize MC
Noize MC delivers social commentary through a mix of hip-hop and rock on this double album. It serves as a visceral diary of the early 2020s.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Lon
Neuronphase
Deep house textures and hypnotic grooves define this 2021 record by Neuronphase. It balances a sense of humor with a serious commitment to rhythm.
2011 · 15 YEARS
Lund Quartet
Lund Quartet
Nature serves as the muse for this 2011 jazz collection. Minimalist textures and an intimate atmosphere define the Scandinavian sound found here.
1988 · 38 YEARS
Verge Of Love
Yoko Oginome
Yoko Oginome shifts toward a sleek, Western-influenced sound on this 1988 release. It features production work from Narada Michael Walden.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Solstice
SVLBRD
Hypnotic textures and ambient drone define this 2021 release by SVLBRD. It acts as a cohesive journey through a desolate, frozen landscape.