Albums released on 29 December
1982 · 44 YEARS
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Neil Young
Neil Young abandoned his folk roots for a robotic aesthetic on this 1982 release. Using a vocoder and synthesizers, he explored the limits of human connection through a deeply personal lens.
1976 · 50 YEARS
Disco Inferno
The Trammps
A defining disco record that became an accidental anthem after the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. It excels at building tension through driving percussion and powerful gospel vocals.
1975 · 51 YEARS
Brass Construction
Brass Construction
A debut from a nine-piece Brooklyn ensemble that turned dance floors into intense workouts. It marks a shift from gritty soul toward the polished, sophisticated funk of the late seventies.
1982 · 44 YEARS
Too Tough
Angela Bofill
This 1982 release marks a shift toward high-gloss pop and sophisticated soul. It balances emotive ballads with dance floor tracks, highlighting a new radio-ready direction.
1988 · 38 YEARS
Christ And The Pale Queens Mighty In Sorrow
Current 93
A collection of rare early tracks that functions as a fever dream of apocalyptic folk. It emerged from a London scene where experimental noise and occult themes blurred together.
1965 · 61 YEARS
Thunderball (Original Motion Picture Score)
John Barry
This 1965 score set the standard for high-stakes cinema with its suspenseful motifs and brass-heavy arrangements. It grounds the listener in a world of international danger.
1975 · 51 YEARS
Elite Hotel
Emmylou Harris
The queen of country-rock blends traditional honky-tonk with a modern, sensitive touch here. It captures the atmosphere of a warm, dimly lit bar session.
1969 · 57 YEARS
Grand Funk
Grand Funk Railroad
Farner and the band created a raw, unrefined power on this 1969 debut. Its heavy bass and aggressive drums defined the hard rock sound that dominated the following decade.
2009 · 17 YEARS
Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots
This 2009 debut captures an unfiltered creative spark through piano-driven melodies. Its lo-fi production gives the project an intimate, basement-recorded charm.
2019 · 7 YEARS
Wildlife Addendum
Warmth
Slow, deliberate drones and field recordings define this nature-inspired project. It builds a complete world through minimal, atmospheric means.
2019 · 7 YEARS
Rock‘n‘Roll Baby
Wolfmother
Heavy riffs and high-octane energy define this 2019 collection. It prioritizes sheer volume and classic rock swagger over modern studio gloss.
2013 · 13 YEARS
Antilav
Antilav
A 2013 release defined by melancholy melodies and introspective lyrics. Its minimalist production creates a haunting, expansive atmosphere.
2017 · 9 YEARS
Kirara
Kirara
A neon-soaked fever dream that blends French house with big beat production. It is a study in sonic contrast, pairing sharp digital edges with a danceable core.
2022 · 4 YEARS
Mephitic Redolence Of The Decomposed
Darkall Slaves
Guttural vocals and blistering percussion define this 2022 journey into death metal. Every track serves as a masterclass in technical precision and sonic decay.
2004 · 22 YEARS
Tyler Ramsey
Tyler Ramsey
A folk-leaning release built on acoustic textures and introspective songwriting. The tracks feel intimate, as if recorded in a quiet room with only a guitar.
1990 · 36 YEARS
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Meat Beat Manifesto
Aggressive breakbeats and dense samples collide on this 1990 release. It is a masterclass in collage that reflects the restless energy of the industrial underground.
2007 · 19 YEARS
Vhernen
Vhernen
Black metal aesthetics merge with the slow tempo of doom in this bleak release. It favors mood and texture over traditional structures.
2008 · 18 YEARS
Til Death Do Us Party
Crucified Barbara
Four Swedish rockers deliver a punchy hard rock sound with heavy attitude. It captures the sleaze-rock revival of the late 2000s with direct, guitar-driven energy.
1979 · 47 YEARS
Martha High
Martha High
Soulful vocals meet high-energy disco rhythms on this 1979 release. It showcases the enduring power of a strong performance through tight brass and driving bass.
1976 · 50 YEARS
Homo Sapiens?
Giorgio Buratti
An experimental journey into Italian avant-garde jazz from the late seventies. It features raw, improvisational interplay that feels both frantic and philosophical.