Albums released on 21 December
1985 · 41 YEARS
Frankenchrist
Dead Kennedys
A jarring departure from hardcore into experimental, surf-tinged territory. This 1985 release remains best known for the legal battles sparked by its provocative cover art.
1986 · 40 YEARS
Strong Persuader
Robert Cray
Robert Cray bridged the gap between traditional blues and pop charts in 1986. The record replaces typical overdriven grit with a clean, stinging guitar tone and polished production.
2018 · 8 YEARS
I Am > I Was
21 Savage
A significant pivot toward introspection and melody for 21 Savage. This 2018 record uses dark, atmospheric trap production to frame the rapper's steady, deadpan vocal delivery.
1990 · 36 YEARS
Hell's Ditch
The Pogues
The Pogues embrace literary influences and experimental arrangements on this 1990 release. It marks the final appearance of Shane MacGowan as a full-time member of the group.
1985 · 41 YEARS
He Is The Light
Al Green
Al Green fully pivots to gospel in this 1985 release, leaving secular soul behind. The record highlights his vocal range through a set of hymns and songs of praise.
1986 · 40 YEARS
3rd Degree
Johnny Winter
Johnny Winter returns to his Texas blues roots on this 1986 release. The record favors raw, unvarnished energy and stinging slide guitar over polished rock production.
1985 · 41 YEARS
Hero
Clarence Clemons
Clarence Clemons blends pop and funk-inspired rhythms on this 1985 solo project. It features a bright, eighties production style centered on saxophone melodies.
1985 · 41 YEARS
Village Life
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock explores a cross-cultural dialogue in this 1985 experimental project. It contrasts the digital precision of synthesizers with the acoustic history of the kora.
1984 · 42 YEARS
Aloha
Pooh
Italian rock group Pooh refines their pop-rock sound on this 1984 release. It highlights their characteristic vocal harmonies and accessible arrangements.
1984 · 42 YEARS
Never Ending Summer
S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe
S. Kiyotaka & Omega Tribe deliver a polished city pop record in 1984. Breezy synthesizers and funk-inspired basslines define this soundtrack for a coastal drive.
1983 · 43 YEARS
High-Rise
Ashford And Simpson
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson bring their songwriting chemistry to the forefront in 1983. This record balances smooth R&B arrangements with conversational intimacy.
1983 · 43 YEARS
Dancing For Mental Health
Will Powers
Lynn Goldsmith uses a pitch-shifted persona to deliver mantras over quirky grooves in this 1983 project. It treats positive affirmation as a dance-floor necessity.
1979 · 47 YEARS
In Love
Cheryl Lynn
Cheryl Lynn delivers a disco-era record characterized by soaring vocals and technical precision. It captures the late 70s dance floor through sweeping strings and driving rhythms.
1988 · 38 YEARS
Will To Power
Will To Power
Will To Power crafts a 1988 collection defined by rhythmic precision and melodic hooks. It bridges the gap between underground club sounds and mainstream pop.
1991 · 35 YEARS
Star
Jan Garbarek
Jan Garbarek and Miroslav Vitouš engage in an intimate dialogue on this 1991 record. The spacious production defines the Nordic jazz sound of the era.
1996 · 30 YEARS
Soundtracks For Living
The Gentle People
The Gentle People combine 1960s lounge music with late nineties lo-fi sensibilities. This 1996 release feels like the soundtrack to an imaginary spy film.
1992 · 34 YEARS
Potro De Rabia Y Miel
El Camarón De La Isla
El Camarón De La Isla delivers a final studio recording of raw intensity in 1992. It is a definitive document of the emotional depth found in modern flamenco.
2006 · 20 YEARS
デスノート オリジナル・サウンドトラック = Death Note Original Soundtrack
Hideki Taniuchi, Yoshihisa Hirano
Hideki Taniuchi and Yoshihisa Hirano craft a 2006 score for a psychological cat-and-mouse game. It blends minimalist piano with industrial rock and downtempo textures.
2022 · 4 YEARS
Nuevo Punk
La Élite
La Élite blends aggressive punk vocals with high-octane synthesizers on this 2022 release. It is a raw, confrontational record suited for a crowded club.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Private Life III
Garrett
Garrett curates a modern atmospheric project in 2020 that blends obscure grooves with a cinematic sensibility. It is a smooth, downtempo experience perfect for relaxing.