Albums released on 26 December

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.