Albums released on 23 December
2016 · 10 YEARS
Life.
jinsang
A defining release from the lo-fi hip hop surge of 2016. This record excels at turning quiet, indoor solitude into a hazy and comforting experience.
2016 · 10 YEARS
Jay Dee's Ma Dukes Collection
J Dilla
These instrumental sketches provide an intimate look at a producer's workflow. The collection highlights the raw, rhythmic ideas that powered his signature style.
1998 · 28 YEARS
Fabrication Defect : Com Defeito De Fabricação
Tom Zé
An inventive work from a Tropicalia pioneer, blending forró with avant-garde techniques. It functions like a chaotic laboratory experiment in pop deconstruction.
2023 · 3 YEARS
Iron Firmament
Iron Firmament
A fantasy-inspired record that treats its songs like chapters in an epic poem. The production uses heavy riffs and synths to build a dark, dungeon-like atmosphere.
1966 · 60 YEARS
Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo (Colonna Sonora Originale)
Ennio Morricone
A landmark soundtrack that uses unconventional sounds to mirror dusty film vistas. It moved far beyond standard orchestral limits to redefine western scores.
2019 · 7 YEARS
Meu Kamba
Rocky Marsiano
Angolan rhythms meet golden-era hip hop on this project. It reimagines the soulful sounds of 1970s Luanda through a modern lens.
1996 · 30 YEARS
Trip Trap
Species Of Fishes
A glitchy, rhythmic love letter to 90s digital aesthetics and gaming culture. This IDM release balances mechanical textures with warm, ambient environments.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Meteora
Savage Republic
Industrial textures and tribal percussion create a dark, expansive atmosphere. The band pushes into new territory while maintaining their post-punk roots.
2014 · 12 YEARS
Wake Up Dreaming
Jacky Cheung
A defiant full-length studio project featuring live symphony arrangements. It stands out for its cinematic energy and rich acoustic textures.
2013 · 13 YEARS
Neumeren U Svemu
Van Gogh
A polished example of modern Serbian rock with high-energy hooks. It marks a shift toward a clean, contemporary sound for the band.
2014 · 12 YEARS
First Ya Gotta Shake The Gate
Funkadelic
A massive triple-album that refuses to be constrained by a single genre. It mixes classic P-Funk DNA with jarring, modern electronic textures.
2019 · 7 YEARS
Gloomlord
Worm
A swamp-drenched descent into funeral doom and death metal. The production creates a claustrophobic, grime-coated experience.
2019 · 7 YEARS
Jewelry
Your Old Droog
A sharp, lyrical project featuring complex rhyme schemes and cultural references. It sits between boom-bap traditions and a modern edge.
2019 · 7 YEARS
A Very Vulfy Christmas
Woody Goss Trio
A stripped-back, piano-led take on the Vulfpeck songbook. It transforms funk anthems into sophisticated holiday lounge music.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Memory Box
Grandma's Cottage
Warm, fuzzy analog synth melodies that capture a cozy, low-stakes aesthetic. It acts as a companion for rainy afternoons.
2025 · 1 YEARS
Колядницький
Пиріг і Батіг
Traditional Ukrainian carols updated with poetic, modern sensibilities. The result is a fresh take on ancient melodies for the winter season.
1968 · 58 YEARS
The Natch'l Blues
Taj Mahal
A masterclass in modernizing traditional country blues. This 1968 record captures a transitional moment where Delta grit met sixties amplification.
1976 · 50 YEARS
He's All I've Got
Love Unlimited
A polished vocal performance defined by layered harmonies and orchestral soul. It is a standout for fans of sophisticated 70s R&B.
1984 · 42 YEARS
A Pagan Day (Pages From A Notebook)
Psychic TV
Psychic TV moved toward an acoustic, introspective direction on A Pagan Day (Pages From A Notebook). The record distinguishes itself by prioritizing raw lyrical emotion through sparse, stripped-back musical arrangements.
1998 · 28 YEARS
XXL
Максим
XXL by Максим illustrates the move toward polished pop in late nineties Russia. The album features bright synthesizer sounds and Western-style structures.