Albums released on 20 November
2015 · 11 YEARS
25
Adele
Adele explores the transition into adulthood on 25. It is a reflective work rooted in the emotional weight of looking back at one's youth.
1989 · 37 YEARS
Affection
Lisa Stansfield
Affection brought Lisa Stansfield global fame by merging R&B with the UK dance scene. It bridges the gap between these worlds with effortless poise.
1971 · 55 YEARS
There's A Riot Goin' On
Sly & The Family Stone
Sly & The Family Stone traded optimistic hits for a claustrophobic, intense atmosphere on this 1971 release. It relies on a simple drum machine to anchor its skeletal, hypnotic pulse.
1981 · 45 YEARS
For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)
AC/DC
AC/DC pushed their blues-rock roots into arena rock territory with this 1981 release. It remains a high-voltage effort and the final project recorded with producer Mutt Lange.
2001 · 25 YEARS
The Rainbow Children
Prince
Prince explores philosophy and spirituality through a complex jazz-funk lens on this ambitious 2001 release. It is a dense, experimental record featuring significant spoken-word passages.
1981 · 45 YEARS
Come Morning
Grover Washington, Jr.
Grover Washington, Jr. delivers an expansive, atmospheric experience on this 1981 record. It captures a specific studio polish where soul and jazz sensibilities meet effectively.
1981 · 45 YEARS
Renegade
Thin Lizzy
Renegade features the addition of Snowy White to the Thin Lizzy lineup. It highlights a polished, melodic progression in the band's songwriting.
1981 · 45 YEARS
Skyy Line
Skyy
Skyy Line serves as a high-fidelity showcase for the post-disco funk era. It balances tight horn arrangements with heavy, driving basslines.
1997 · 29 YEARS
Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666
HIM
HIM blends gothic rock with romantic themes and occult fascination on this 1997 debut. It defines the Love Metal sound through a mixture of abrasive tones and melodic hooks.
1989 · 37 YEARS
...But Seriously
Phil Collins
Phil Collins turns toward introspection on ...But Seriously. The album moves away from lighter pop to address social issues and personal reflection.
2000 · 26 YEARS
Digital Nation
Bad Company
Bad Company defines the techstep genre with this industrial-edged, high-speed 2000 record. It is a definitive document of late 90s drum and bass, featuring deep, menacing basslines.
2015 · 11 YEARS
Mutant
Arca
Mutant features aggressive production that challenges the norms of club music. Arca delivers a visceral experience that feels constantly in flux.
1973 · 53 YEARS
Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro brings leather-clad swagger and rock electricity to this 1973 debut. It is the definitive statement from a Detroit native who became a fixture of the UK glam scene.
2001 · 25 YEARS
The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Howard Shore
Howard Shore crafts a complex musical narrative for The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. It uses leitmotifs to mirror the depth of Tolkien.
2007 · 19 YEARS
Enchanted (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack)
Alan Menken
Alan Menken returns to his orchestral roots for Enchanted. The music acts as both a sincere homage to fairy tales and a clever parody.
1973 · 53 YEARS
Gryphon
Gryphon
Gryphon brings medieval folk instruments to progressive rock. It is a playful, eccentric debut that highlights the band's virtuosic skill.
1976 · 50 YEARS
American Flyer
American Flyer
American Flyer features a supergroup lineup and polished mid-seventies soft rock. It is a notable example of the studio craftsmanship of the Los Angeles scene.
1977 · 49 YEARS
Brownsville Station
Brownsville Station
Brownsville Station delivers a high-energy, blue-collar rock record with this 1977 release. It highlights the band's penchant for humor and narrative storytelling through infectious hooks.
2001 · 25 YEARS
M!ssundaztood
P!NK
M!ssundaztood marks P!NK's pivot from R&B to a rock-infused identity. It is a vulnerable look at family dynamics and the pressures of fame.
2001 · 25 YEARS
Rhapsody In Blue / An American In Paris
George Gershwin
George Gershwin fused classical structures with syncopated jazz rhythms to capture the spirit of 1920s New York. These pieces remain enduring examples of his ambition to bring street energy into the concert hall.