Albums released on 20 December
1976 · 50 YEARS
The Planets
Tomita
Isao Tomita reimagines Holst's orchestral suite using only a Moog modular synthesizer. It presents a singular, electronic interpretation of the solar system.
1979 · 47 YEARS
Quiet Life
Japan
David Sylvian and his band move from glam rock toward a cold, sophisticated sound. It represents a vital pivot point for art-rock in the late seventies.
1979 · 47 YEARS
Dionne
Dionne Warwick
Produced by Barry Manilow, this 1979 record marks a career turning point for Dionne Warwick. It balances jazz sensibilities with soul ballads.
1978 · 48 YEARS
Go Ahead!
Tatsuro Yamashita
Released in 1978, Go Ahead! captures a mix of funk and pop that defined the City Pop genre. The record is notable for its sharp arrangements and the inclusion of the track Bomber, which helped shape the dance floor aesthetic of the era.
1972 · 54 YEARS
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Country royalty and rock musicians join forces for this raw, unscripted project. It captures a genuine spirit of discovery in the Nashville scene.
1970 · 56 YEARS
Desertshore
Nico
Nico delivers a stark and isolated record defined by minimalist arrangements. It marks a departure from traditional rock song structures.
2011 · 15 YEARS
Give You The Ghost
Poliça
Channy Leaneagh turns her voice into a ghostly instrument using heavy processing. This 2011 release operates like a dark, mechanical fever dream.
2005 · 21 YEARS
Duets (The Final Chapter)
Notorious B.I.G.
This posthumous collection functions as a massive reunion for hip-hop royalty. It stitches together unreleased verses with star-studded features.
1993 · 33 YEARS
Next Start
Robert Armani
Robert Armani brings raw, relentless tracks to the Chicago dance floor. This 1993 release is a defining statement of the city's acid sound.
1985 · 41 YEARS
Phantom, Rocker & Slick
Phantom, Rocker & Slick
Slim Jim Phantom, Lee Rocker, and Earl Slick create a punchy fusion of rockabilly and rock. It is a collection that honors the roots of their genre.
2021 · 5 YEARS
S/T
Cherry Cheeks
This self-titled debut is a punchy, intense blast of modern garage punk. It prioritizes speed and volume above all else.
2007 · 19 YEARS
Speed Limit
Speed Limit
A moody progressive fusion release from 2007, drawing on the feel of the mid-seventies. It is a compact six-track artifact of instrumental experimentation.
2013 · 13 YEARS
Lone Survivor (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Steve Jablonsky
The 2013 soundtrack to Lone Survivor moves away from standard hero tropes to focus on the grit of a failed military mission. Steve Jablonsky uses percussion and ambient noise to evoke the isolation of the mountains.
1986 · 40 YEARS
Living In The 20th Century
Steve Miller Band
Steve Miller Band returns from a mid-eighties hiatus with this blues-infused project. It bridges classic traditions and contemporary pop-rock production.
1963 · 63 YEARS
Good Move
Freddie Roach
Freddie Roach delivers a relaxed, blues-focused take on the Hammond organ on this 1963 release. The album stands out for its balance of technical skill and an intimate, conversation-like feel.
1978 · 48 YEARS
ファーストフライト = First Flight
Hideki Saijo
Hideki Saijo pivots to a sophisticated, disco-infused style on this 1978 release. It is a cinematic reflection of Tokyo's nightlife.
2024 · 2 YEARS
Transmissions
Hardacre
Rhythmic pulses and space signals collide on this electronic record. It is a precise, atmospheric journey that builds tension from start to finish.
1997 · 29 YEARS
Sobrevivendo No Inferno
Racionais MC's
This record is a cornerstone of Brazilian hip hop, documenting life in São Paulo. It is an urgent, unflinching piece of storytelling.
2023 · 3 YEARS
Humming Soon = はなうたはじめ
Hikashu
Hikashu continues their long history of experimental art rock with this 2023 release. The band leans into the absurd, mixing theatrical vocal deliveries with odd electronic textures.
1972 · 54 YEARS
Nuova Civiltà - Jazz In Fabbrica
Enrico Intra
Enrico Intra uses factory machinery as an unlikely rhythm section for this jazz project. It is an experimental collision of industry and improvisation.