Albums released on 25 December
2010 · 16 YEARS
The Fall
Gorillaz
Damon Albarn used an iPad to record this spontaneous travelogue while touring North America. It replaces standard studio polish with grainy, lo-fi sketches.
1977 · 49 YEARS
Plastic Letters
Blondie
Blondie navigated a lineup change to bridge the gap between downtown punk and new wave. This release secured their path toward mainstream prominence.
2016 · 10 YEARS
Run The Jewels 3
Run The Jewels
Killer Mike and El-P deliver a high-energy blend of industrial beats and social critiques. It captures a tense period of world politics through aggressive, rhythmic precision.
1961 · 65 YEARS
Chet Atkins' Workshop
Chet Atkins
Chet Atkins displays technical precision on this 1961 release. He layers fingerstyle guitar over lush arrangements, defining the Nashville Sound of that era.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Whole Lotta Red
Playboi Carti
A jarring, punk-inspired pivot from previous work, this record introduced a distorted aesthetic to the Atlanta hip-hop scene. It polarized listeners with its gothic imagery.
2025 · 1 YEARS
Marty Supreme (Original Soundtrack)
Daniel Lopatin
Daniel Lopatin returns with an expansive, fragmented score for A24. It marks a shift toward rhythmic tension and synthesized intimacy.
2022 · 4 YEARS
Baddow Moods
Ceephax Acid Crew
Andy Jenkinson channels the golden age of braindance using hardware-driven melodies. It is an exercise in analog warmth and eccentric acid techno.
1985 · 41 YEARS
Capitolo IV
Petali Del Cariglione
Influenced by post-punk, this Italian record from 1985 defines a moody, atmospheric aesthetic. It captures the melancholic tension of the new wave scene.
1972 · 54 YEARS
梶 芽衣子の魅力
Meiko Kaji
Meiko Kaji portrays the stoic anti-heroine through these haunting melodies. This collection highlights the gritty atmosphere of 1970s Japanese cult cinema.
1986 · 40 YEARS
Yessir, That's My Baby
Count Basie, Oscar Peterson
Count Basie and Oscar Peterson trade licks in this rare piano duet. It is a stripped-back session that highlights their rhythmic drive and melodic wit.
2017 · 9 YEARS
SYNE
SYNE
Minimalism defines this electronic release, which focuses on the slow evolution of singular ideas. It is a meditative environment designed for deep listening.
1989 · 37 YEARS
The Alternate Express
The Art Ensemble Of Chicago
The Art Ensemble Of Chicago explores modern travel through a surprisingly accessible groove. It captures a seasoned group refining their avant-garde brilliance.
1981 · 45 YEARS
Ki-Motion
Mkwaju Ensemble
Midori Takada and her percussion ensemble blend minimalist marimba with electronic pulses. It is a rhythmic conversation that feels both ancient and futuristic.
2013 · 13 YEARS
10 Reggae Shots
Los Aggrotones
These recordings blend upbeat ska with the slower grooves of rocksteady. The focus remains squarely on the rhythm section and authentic horn arrangements.
2008 · 18 YEARS
Perverted Surgical Concept
Cephalic Impurity
Rapid blast beats and unintelligible vocals define this extreme metal release. It is a muddy, abrasive effort typical of the late 2000s underground scene.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Jesus Is My Homeboy
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Unconventional production defines this independent rap release. The artist shifts gears frequently to prioritize atmosphere over traditional genre tropes.
1979 · 47 YEARS
Take It Home
B.B. King
B.B. King experiments with a soul-infused approach on this late-seventies effort. He adapts his signature blues vibrato to the groove-heavy production of the disco era.
2005 · 21 YEARS
あおいあしおと
Eddie Marcon
Delicate guitar work and whispered vocals define this quiet, acoustic collection. It resonates with a sense of stillness and private meditation.
1981 · 45 YEARS
Miu = ミユー
Yoriyuki Harada
Yoriyuki Harada presents an introspective work of piano jazz from 1981. The compositions contrast delicate melodies with sudden tonal shifts.
2003 · 23 YEARS
Ten Paces
The Baker Brothers
Deep grooves and horn arrangements define this UK funk revival record. It captures a band hitting their stride with a warm, dusty, and analog sound.