Albums released on 25 November
2016 · 10 YEARS
Starboy
The Weeknd
The Weeknd shifts toward a polished pop sound on Starboy. With contributions from Daft Punk, the record trades underground moods for high-gloss, synth-heavy dance energy.
1977 · 49 YEARS
Pink Flag
Wire
Twenty-one tracks in thirty-five minutes, Pink Flag redefined punk through minimalism. Wire stripped away excess to favor jagged, biting brevity.
1977 · 49 YEARS
Téléphone
Téléphone
This 1977 debut ignited a French rock explosion. Téléphone moved from club stages to the national forefront, stripping away pretension for high-voltage guitar riffs.
1996 · 30 YEARS
Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!
Enigma
Michael Cretu pushed Enigma into darker, rhythmic territories with this 1996 release. It bridges his early spiritual mysticism with more aggressive textures.
1974 · 52 YEARS
Beau Dommage
Beau Dommage
Beau Dommage released their self-titled debut in 1974, anchoring Quebec folk-rock with poetic imagery and sharp storytelling. It remains a foundational work that captured the specific soul and wit of the local chanson scene.
1976 · 50 YEARS
Nice 'n' Naasty
The Salsoul Orchestra
Nice 'n' Naasty demonstrates how to turn disco into a lush, cinematic experience. Vincent Montana Jr. led the ensemble through a set of punchy funk and orchestral layers.
2013 · 13 YEARS
Frozen The Songs
Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Frozen The Songs captures the whimsical spirit of Arendelle. These tracks offer a mix of character-driven ballads and high-energy numbers for a cohesive journey.
1983 · 43 YEARS
Busy Body
Luther Vandross
Busy Body documents Luther Vandross hitting his stride in 1983. He balances smooth ballads with high-energy tracks, moving from session work to becoming a definitive voice.
2016 · 10 YEARS
Skin
Flume
Skin turns experimental design into a catchy, glitchy experience. Flume uses warped vocal chops and heavy bass to create a playground for digital pop.
1970 · 56 YEARS
Sisyphus
Cold Blood
Lydia Pense offers powerful vocals on Sisyphus. The band blends psychedelic jams with horn-heavy funk, reflecting the energy of the San Francisco scene.
1997 · 29 YEARS
A Grand Love Story
Kid Loco
A Grand Love Story remains a peak for nineties French trip-hop. It blends hazy, cinematic moods with dusty hip-hop beats and melodic instrumentation.
1967 · 59 YEARS
The Last Waltz
Engelbert Humperdinck
The Last Waltz features the crooner's signature style in 1967. Sweeping strings and orchestral pop ballads helped define the era before rock took over.
1971 · 55 YEARS
The Edgar Broughton Band
The Edgar Broughton Band
The Edgar Broughton Band marks a shift toward experimental and melancholic territory. It balances heavy blues-rock with moments of acoustic intimacy.
1983 · 43 YEARS
鳥の人…「風の谷のナウシカ」イメージアルバム
Joe Hisaishi
Joe Hisaishi blends synthesizers and traditional instruments for this 1983 release. The music serves as a conceptual foundation for a post-apocalyptic world.
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1997 · 29 YEARS
R U Still Down? [Remember Me]
2Pac
R U Still Down? [Remember Me] gathers unreleased tracks into a double album. It provides a rare look at demos and experiments from the artist's prolific years.
2003 · 23 YEARS
The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Howard Shore
Howard Shore provides a masterclass in leitmotif for this final chapter. The score balances intimate fellowship themes with thunderous battle music.
1977 · 49 YEARS
Slowhand
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton's 1977 release Slowhand remains his most commercially successful studio work. It finds a balance between radio-friendly hits and deep blues roots, driven by relaxed, soulful guitar playing.
1983 · 43 YEARS
Friends Of Hell
Witchfinder General
Friends Of Hell delivers pure grit and occult-obsessed gloom. The band leaned into Sabbath-inspired dread to create a darker, menacing sound.
1978 · 48 YEARS
On Guitar
Masayoshi Takanaka
Masayoshi Takanaka reimagines global standards on this 1978 release. It is a set of breezy, sun-drenched anthems perfect for a coastal drive.
2022 · 4 YEARS
Thought, Action, Reaction, Interaction
Work Money Death
Thought, Action, Reaction, Interaction by Work Money Death explores modern spiritual jazz. The 2022 release relies on modal improvisation and collective intuition to create a meditative, rhythmic conversation.