Albums released on 16 November
2004 · 22 YEARS
MM..Food
MF Doom
MF Doom drops a culinary-themed record in 2004 that highlights his villainous persona. It remains a standout for its dense wordplay and gritty production style.
1979 · 47 YEARS
Night In The Ruts
Aerosmith
Aerosmith delivers a gritty, blues-influenced performance on this 1979 release. It captures a band in transition amid internal friction and shifting industry trends.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Oxnard
Anderson .Paak
Anderson .Paak leans into his West Coast roots on this 2018 record. Executive producer Dr. Dre provides a polished sheen to this ambitious blend of soul and rap.
1999 · 27 YEARS
2001
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre returns in 1999 with a record that shifted the standard for West Coast rap. It relies on precise, high-fidelity production and a rotating list of collaborators.
1998 · 28 YEARS
Wormhole
Ed Rush & Optical
Ed Rush & Optical define the industrial edge of 1998 drum and bass with this release. It relies on cold engineering and aggressive, metallic basslines.
1981 · 45 YEARS
Take It Off
Chic
Chic moves toward a tighter, funk-oriented sound on this 1981 release. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards demonstrate precise rhythmic control.
1993 · 33 YEARS
Hand On The Torch
Us3
Hand On The Torch merged classic jazz with hip-hop, turning old samples into modern radio hits. It captures the sophisticated energy of the early nineties London acid jazz scene.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Delta
Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons incorporate electronic flourishes and experimental textures on this 2018 record. It marks a shift toward a broader alternative rock sound.
1973 · 53 YEARS
Dylan
Bob Dylan
Columbia Records released this 1973 collection of outtakes following Bob Dylan's label departure. It features a relaxed, unpolished side of the songwriter.
1998 · 28 YEARS
Americana
The Offspring
The Offspring dissect suburban life with satire and high-octane punk on this 1998 release. It remains a definitive artifact of the skate-punk era.
1977 · 49 YEARS
Thankful
Natalie Cole
Thankful finds Natalie Cole moving into a polished soul sound while keeping her jazz roots. It showcases her vocal depth and ability to craft a smooth, radio-friendly record.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Merrie Land
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Damon Albarn reflects on the state of England after the Brexit vote on this 2018 release. It uses piano and strings to create a melancholic, orchestral backdrop.
1998 · 28 YEARS
Tical 2000: Judgement Day
Method Man
Tical 2000: Judgement Day captures the widespread Y2K anxiety of the late nineties. This expansive hip-hop project uses dark skits to reflect the chaotic energy prevalent at the turn of the millennium.
1973 · 53 YEARS
Bette Midler
Bette Midler
Bette Midler showcases cabaret-inspired pop on this 1973 self-titled release. It highlights a versatile vocal range and technical precision.
1987 · 39 YEARS
Whenever You Need Somebody
Rick Astley
Rick Astley hit the global stage in 1987 with a baritone-led dance-pop record. The Stock Aitken Waterman production defined the era's British pop sound.
2018 · 8 YEARS
Caution
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey prioritizes intimacy and rhythmic precision on this 2018 R&B release. It reflects a mature evolution in her songwriting.
2010 · 16 YEARS
What Separates Me From You
A Day To Remember
What Separates Me From You balances harsh metalcore energy with catchy pop-punk choruses. The band focuses on the tension between frustration and optimism through tight, high-energy songwriting.
1982 · 44 YEARS
Music For A New Society
John Cale
John Cale strips away art-rock polish for this 1982 record. It remains an emotionally exposed work defined by sparse instrumentation.
1999 · 27 YEARS
Issues
Korn
Korn pivots toward a layered, atmospheric sound on this 1999 release. It is a defining document of the era's nu-metal angst.
1988 · 38 YEARS
Leprosy
Death
Death refines the technical death metal sound on this 1988 release. It is a foundational record for the genre's guttural vocals and complex guitar work.