Albums released on 9 December
1977 · 49 YEARS
Draw The Line
Aerosmith
Aerosmith recorded this set in a dilapidated convent in upstate New York. The resulting tracks are defined by a jagged, raw energy born from internal friction and substance-fueled stress.
2014 · 12 YEARS
2014 Forest Hills Drive
J. Cole
J. Cole skipped standard promotional cycles for this project, choosing to focus on a personal narrative. It remains a grounded homecoming centered on the house where his path to fame began.
2022 · 4 YEARS
SOS
SZA
SZA presents a sprawling look at heartbreak and discovery through this record. It acts as a diary that shifts between vengeful anthems and quiet ballads.
1965 · 61 YEARS
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Vince Guaraldi Trio
Vince Guaraldi Trio created a jazz holiday record that moved away from traditional carols. The resulting music is sophisticated, melancholic, and soulful.
2016 · 10 YEARS
Lost On You
L.P.
L.P. builds this collection around raw emotion and a signature raspy vocal delivery. It explores the wreckage of a past relationship through polished, anthemic pop-rock arrangements.
1974 · 52 YEARS
Dark Horse
George Harrison
George Harrison recorded this during a bout of laryngitis, lending a weathered texture to his vocals. It serves as an intimate look at his life during a time of personal transition.
2014 · 12 YEARS
36 Seasons
Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah delivers a cinematic concept record based on a return to Staten Island. The narrative plays out like a classic blaxploitation film.
2003 · 23 YEARS
Splinter
The Offspring
The Offspring experimented with weirder impulses on this record while maintaining high-energy hooks. It blends ska rhythms and orchestral flourishes into their established formula.
2016 · 10 YEARS
La La Land (Original Motion Picture Score)
Justin Hurwitz
Justin Hurwitz uses recurring melodic motifs to drive the emotional arc of this score. It balances jazz-influenced piano with sweeping orchestral parts.
2022 · 4 YEARS
Cookin' With Blue Note At Montreux
Donald Byrd
Donald Byrd recorded these live performances at the 1973 Montreux Jazz Festival. The set showcases a fusion of hard bop and groove-oriented rhythms.
1966 · 60 YEARS
A Quick One
The Who
The Who experimented with track structure on this 1966 release, including a nine-minute mini-opera. It marks a shift from mod-pop roots toward a harder sound.
2003 · 23 YEARS
Soulstar
Musiq Soulchild
Musiq Soulchild combines vocal layering with rhythmic precision on this third album. It anchors his Philly roots with late-night ballads and funk-driven grooves.
1966 · 60 YEARS
Fresh Cream
Cream
Cream formed as a power trio to record this debut. Their approach transformed blues into something far heavier and more experimental than previous iterations.
2011 · 15 YEARS
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Trent Reznor
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross created a cold, digital atmosphere for this project. It functions as a psychological thriller that prioritizes tension over traditional songwriting.
2003 · 23 YEARS
The Eye
Yello
Yello returns with this record to showcase their sleek, cinematic sound design. It acts as an audio playground that blends punchy percussion with deadpan vocals.
1983 · 43 YEARS
220 Volt
220 Volt
220 Volt debuted with a set of hard-hitting riffs and soaring vocals. It captures the raw energy of the early eighties Swedish heavy metal scene.
2022 · 4 YEARS
Mercury - Act 2
Imagine Dragons
Imagine Dragons explores grief and acceptance on this collection. It moves away from stadium anthems toward a stripped-back, introspective approach.
2013 · 13 YEARS
Join The Dots
TOY
TOY creates a hypnotic sound using motorik rhythms and walls of fuzz. It feels like a late-night drive through a neon city.
1987 · 39 YEARS
Empire Of The Sun (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
John Williams
John Williams composed this score for a war drama, utilizing choral elements. The inclusion of a traditional Welsh lullaby provides a recurring, delicate motif.
2016 · 10 YEARS
The Well-Intentioned Virus
ZAO
ZAO explores faith and existential dread through chaotic time signatures. The band balances technical metal precision with haunting melody.