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Albums released on 26 December

  1. Twenty One Pilots: Vessel

    2012 · 14 YEARS

    Vessel

    Twenty One Pilots

    Twenty One Pilots find a balance between anxious, personal lyrics and infectious melodies on this breakout record. It blends glitchy electronics with organic rock to capture the restlessness of the early 2010s.

  2. Switchfoot: Oh! Gravity.

    2006 · 20 YEARS

    Oh! Gravity.

    Switchfoot

    Switchfoot turns away from their standard radio pop to embrace a jagged, live-wire aesthetic on this 2006 record. It is a pivot toward grittier, more urgent rock songwriting.

  3. Teenage Bad Girl: Cocotte

    2007 · 19 YEARS

    Cocotte

    Teenage Bad Girl

    This collection serves as a loud time capsule for the late 2000s French electro scene. It is a record defined by aggressive, crunchy synthesizers and relentless club energy.

  4. Sybarite: Musicforafilm

    2000 · 26 YEARS

    Musicforafilm

    Sybarite

    Sybarite delivers a moody, glitch-filled record that functions like a soundtrack to a late-night thriller. It balances cold, clinical production with a warm, downtempo core.

  5. Yossi Fine: Blue Desert

    2018 · 8 YEARS

    Blue Desert

    Yossi Fine

    Yossi Fine blends folk sensibilities with desert-inspired rhythms on this 2018 instrumental project. It acts as a travelogue through the landscapes of Africa and the Middle East.

  6. Chetes: Blanco Fácil

    2006 · 20 YEARS

    Blanco Fácil

    Chetes

    Chetes moves from his previous group toward a melodic, introspective solo debut in 2006. The record defines the Mexican alternative rock scene of the period.

  7. Acathexis: Acathexis

    2018 · 8 YEARS

    Acathexis

    Acathexis

    Acathexis delivers a debut marked by profound isolation and crushing riffs. It is an atmospheric black metal record rooted in the underground.

  8. The Merton Parkas: Face In The Crowd

    1979 · 47 YEARS

    Face In The Crowd

    The Merton Parkas

    The Merton Parkas channel the classic spirit of the mod movement on this 1979 release. It blends power pop melodies with a sharp, British attitude.

  9. Demon: The Plague

    1983 · 43 YEARS

    The Plague

    Demon

    Demon shifts toward a conceptual, atmospheric sound on this 1983 record. It marks a move away from hard rock roots toward progressive structures.

  10. Ace Of Base: The Sign

    1993 · 33 YEARS

    The Sign

    Ace Of Base

    Ace Of Base combined dancehall rhythms with Euro-pop synthesizers to create a global phenomenon. It remains a snapshot of early nineties radio culture.

  11. Clara Rockmore: Clara Rockmore's Lost Theremin Album

    2006 · 20 YEARS

    Clara Rockmore's Lost Theremin Album

    Clara Rockmore

    Clara Rockmore displays immense precision on the theremin, an instrument requiring no physical touch. These recordings reveal a vocal-like quality that remains startling.

  12. Tarkan: Metamorfoz

    2007 · 19 YEARS

    Metamorfoz

    Tarkan

    Tarkan takes a bold pivot on this 2007 record, fusing Anatolian melodies with modern club production. It is a fascinating mix of hip-hop and electronic experimentation.

  13. Siti Nurhaliza: Lentera Timur

    2008 · 18 YEARS

    Lentera Timur

    Siti Nurhaliza

    Siti Nurhaliza explores cultural heritage by blending traditional Malay folk with contemporary arrangements. It is a cinematic experience rooted in the 2008 Malaysian pop landscape.

  14. Nokturnal Mortum: Голос Сталі

    2009 · 17 YEARS

    Голос Сталі

    Nokturnal Mortum

    Nokturnal Mortum blends traditional Ukrainian instrumentation with progressive black metal on this 2009 release. It is a journey through ancient landscapes.

  15. Tsunekichi Suzuki: ぜいご

    2010 · 16 YEARS

    ぜいご

    Tsunekichi Suzuki

    Tsunekichi Suzuki offers an intimate folk record that carries the weight of a secret, dimly lit performance. It is a raw, bluesy collection from a late-career resurgence.

  16. Cindy Lee: Act Of Tenderness

    2015 · 11 YEARS

    Act Of Tenderness

    Cindy Lee

    Cindy Lee uses lo-fi tape hiss and distortion to create a fractured, intimate pop atmosphere. It feels like a secret transmission from a forgotten decade.

  17. Flesh And Blood Robot: The Sounds That Revolvers Make

    2023 · 3 YEARS

    The Sounds That Revolvers Make

    Flesh And Blood Robot

    Flesh And Blood Robot delivers a dark, cinematic metalcore record that demands attention. It balances technical precision with aggressive, distorted riffs.

  18. Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 2 In D Minor, Op. 70

    1960 · 66 YEARS

    Symphony No. 2 In D Minor, Op. 70

    Antonín Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák aimed for structural discipline with this 19th-century symphony. It remains one of his most potent works, balancing Bohemian lyricism with formal demands.

  19. Premiata Forneria Marconi: Live In U.S.A.

    1974 · 52 YEARS

    Live In U.S.A.

    Premiata Forneria Marconi

    This 1974 live record captures the band at their technical peak. It is a dense, progressive collection that blends jazz-fusion with hard rock intensity.

  20. N.W.A: The Best Of N.W.A "The Strength Of Street Knowledge"

    2006 · 20 YEARS

    The Best Of N.W.A "The Strength Of Street Knowledge"

    N.W.A

    The Best Of N.W.A "The Strength Of Street Knowledge" compiles tracks from the group that defined gangsta rap during the late eighties. The collection focuses on the reality of life in Compton through confrontational lyrics.