Albums released on 4 December
1977 · 49 YEARS
Taken By Force
Scorpions
Uli Jon Roth pushes the Scorpions toward an experimental, neoclassical hard rock style on this 1977 release. It functions as a bridge between the group's psychedelic beginnings and their eventual global arena success.
2015 · 11 YEARS
Blue Neighbourhood
Troye Sivan
This 2015 record captures the ache of growing up and the transition into adulthood. It balances electronic textures with pop sensibilities to create a moody, mid-decade atmosphere.
1964 · 62 YEARS
Beatles '65
The Beatles
Released in 1964, this collection combines original tracks with rock and roll covers to satisfy the North American market. It highlights the driving energy of the band's early live shows.
2015 · 11 YEARS
A Head Full Of Dreams
Coldplay
This 2015 release marks a turn toward optimism and stadium-filling energy. It uses funk-inspired grooves and electronic textures to create a bright, rhythmic sound.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Weird!
Yungblud
Centered on identity crises and personal vulnerability, this 2020 record functions as a heartfelt diary. It mixes raw confessions with high-energy anthems.
2001 · 25 YEARS
AOI: Bionix
De La Soul
As the second part of a trilogy released in 2001, this project highlights a shift toward R&B-inflected production. It maintains introspective lyricism while adopting a futuristic aesthetic.
1965 · 61 YEARS
December's Children (And Everybody's)
The Rolling Stones
This 1965 snapshot captures a band in flux between blues-obsessed roots and emerging pop sensibilities. It features a mix of originals and covers recorded across several international studios.
2007 · 19 YEARS
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Full symphonic arrangements breathe new life into familiar melodies in this 2007 release. It brings video game compositions into the world of classical performance.
1970 · 56 YEARS
Wishbone Ash
Wishbone Ash
Twin lead guitars define this 1970 debut, creating a template for melodic hard rock. It documents a moment where blues-rock shifted into more complex structures.
2015 · 11 YEARS
Kannon
Sunn O)))
Three massive movements focused on resonant frequencies define this 2015 record. It discards excess to prioritize the physical weight of sound.
1989 · 37 YEARS
Jacques
Marc Almond
This 1989 collection features interpretations of theatrical chansons. Minimalist arrangements allow the existential weight of the lyrics to drive the atmosphere.
2001 · 25 YEARS
Stoned Raiders
Cypress Hill
Collaborations with heavy metal musicians pushed this 2001 release into aggressive territory. It blends distorted guitars with hip-hop beats.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Big Crown Vaults Vol. 1
Lee Fields
These 2020 recordings showcase deep cuts that replicate the feel of a 1960s basement find. Gritty horns and punchy drums drive the analog soul production.
1970 · 56 YEARS
Looking On
The Move
This 1970 record captures a band shedding its mod roots for a blues-infused, progressive rock sound. It highlights the group's transition toward a heavier intensity.
2000 · 26 YEARS
Strange Attitude
Benjamin Diamond
Stepping away from his previous project, the artist explores an eclectic singer-songwriter approach on this 2000 release. It mixes acoustic arrangements with house-inflected beats.
2015 · 11 YEARS
Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven
Kid Cudi
Distorted guitars and lo-fi production define this 2015 experimental project. It prioritizes emotional honesty and raw expression over traditional pop polish.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Dreamcatcher
Lee Ritenour
Solo guitar performances highlight a lifetime of technical mastery on this 2020 release. The tracks blend contemporary jazz with personal reflection.
2020 · 6 YEARS
Luca
Alex Maas
Recorded during the 2020 lockdowns, this album trades fuzz-drenched psychedelia for a meditative, acoustic-driven space. It captures a rare, vulnerable side of the artist.
2000 · 26 YEARS
Wechsel Garland
Wechsel Garland
Fragile acoustic textures meet glitchy electronics on this 2000 debut. It captures the tension between precise machinery and human emotion.
2001 · 25 YEARS
Shrek (Original Motion Picture Score)
Harry Gregson-Williams
This 2021 release features a score that balances fairy tale tropes with playful subversion. It blends orchestral grandeur with quirky motifs.