Albums released on 7 December
2012 · 14 YEARS
Unorthodox Jukebox
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars pivots from his pop debut to explore gritty textures. This 2012 record channels 80s rock and funk to create a bold, high-octane sound.
1984 · 42 YEARS
In The Eye Of The Storm
Roger Hodgson
Roger Hodgson steps away from Supertramp for this 1984 solo project. He plays nearly every instrument himself, creating a personal and crafted pop-rock sound.
1971 · 55 YEARS
Wild Life
Wings
Paul McCartney moved past the Beatles to form Wings, recording this 1971 debut in just three days. The goal was capturing live rehearsal energy.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Schlagschatten
AnnenMayKantereit
Henning May anchors this 2018 AnnenMayKantereit release with a gravelly voice. The record blends indie pop with organic production to focus on emotional honesty.
1985 · 41 YEARS
Sun City
Artists United Against Apartheid
Little Steven Van Zandt assembled a vast array of talent for this 1985 protest project. It remains a gritty example of mid-eighties activism.
1973 · 53 YEARS
1990
The Temptations
The Temptations embraced psychedelic funk on this 1973 release. It documents a period of heavy instrumentation and vocal experimentation for the group.
1978 · 48 YEARS
Minute By Minute
The Doobie Brothers
Michael McDonald helped shift the band's sound toward sophisticated blue-eyed soul in 1978. It represents the height of West Coast studio precision.
1984 · 42 YEARS
Agent Provocateur
Foreigner
This 1984 release bridges arena rock and soul by incorporating the New Jersey Mass Choir. It captures the glossy, synth-heavy aesthetic of the MTV era.
2009 · 17 YEARS
Avatar (Music From The Motion Picture)
James Horner
James Horner spent two years composing this score for the 2009 film. It balances traditional orchestral sounds with synthetic hums and vocal-driven motifs.
2009 · 17 YEARS
Wintermusik
Nils Frahm
Nils Frahm created these three piano pieces as a gift for friends in 2009. The sparse recordings highlight the mechanical resonance of the instrument.
1973 · 53 YEARS
The Monty Python Matching Tie And Handkerchief
Monty Python
This 1973 comedy record features a triple-grooved side B that challenges the listener. It is a surreal display of the troupe's boundary-pushing humor.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Hill Climber
Vulfpeck
Hill Climber sees Vulfpeck refine their sharp, minimalist funk approach. This 2018 album utilizes a rotating group of vocalists to balance their technical instrumental abilities.
1973 · 53 YEARS
Angel's Egg (Radio Gnome Invisible Part 2)
Gong
Gong crafts a psychedelic mythology here, centered on alien characters. This 1973 release is an experimental journey through the Canterbury scene.
1971 · 55 YEARS
In The Garden
Gypsy
Gypsy emphasizes patience and space on this 1971 release. The album favors warm acoustic tones over modern digital production.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Skins
Xxxtentacion
This 2018 project acts as a raw, fragmented look into the artist's mind. It leans into experimental styles like nu-metal and emo-rap.
2004 · 22 YEARS
Speak
Lindsay Lohan
This 2004 release captures the high-energy pop-rock that dominated the airwaves. It is a look at the sound of the mid-2000s.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Damned If You Do
Metal Church
Metal Church returns with heavy riffs and vocal power in 2018. The record updates classic power metal with modern technical precision.
2009 · 17 YEARS
IRM
Charlotte Gainsbourg
Beck produced this 2009 album following a medical trauma experienced by Charlotte Gainsbourg. It blends folk-inflected arrangements with breathy vocals.
1988 · 38 YEARS
I Wanna Have Some Fun
Samantha Fox
This 1988 dance-pop record features punchy covers and high-energy beats. It reflects the fast-paced club culture of the late eighties.
2004 · 22 YEARS
The Red Light District
Ludacris
Ludacris hits a peak in 2004 by blending rapid-fire delivery with experimental beats. It is a snapshot of Southern hip-hop at its commercial height.