Albums released on 26 November
1986 · 40 YEARS
Get Close
The Pretenders
Chrissie Hynde navigates personal change on this 1986 record. It features a shifting lineup and a professional pop-rock finish.
1971 · 55 YEARS
Fragile
Yes
Yes integrated keyboardist Rick Wakeman for this 1971 release. It balances long, complex arrangements with short solo pieces.
1991 · 35 YEARS
Dangerous
Michael Jackson
Teddy Riley helps shift the sound of Michael Jackson toward New Jack Swing. It is a record marked by industrial grit and heavy percussion.
1976 · 50 YEARS
Sad Wings Of Destiny
Judas Priest
This 1976 release defined heavy metal with its dark, operatic ambitions. It captures the band's shift from blues-rock to a sharper, aggressive sound.
2012 · 14 YEARS
Quarter Turns Over A Living Line
Raime
Raime pair gloomy textures with skeletal drumming on this 2012 record. It acts as a study in poise, where silence carries as much weight as the low-frequency drones.
2002 · 24 YEARS
Phrenology
The Roots
The Roots break away from conventional hip-hop norms on this restless 2002 release. It blends live instrumentation with jagged textures to reflect the chaotic energy of the era.
1984 · 42 YEARS
The Killing Fields (Original Film Soundtrack)
Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield moves away from his pop hits to deliver this haunting 1984 film score. It uses sparse arrangements to mirror the harrowing narrative of the motion picture.
2002 · 24 YEARS
Steal This Album!
System Of A Down
These 2002 tracks were finished by the band after an early leak. They provide a high-energy bridge between their earlier commercial success and later experimental work.
2012 · 14 YEARS
Cherry
Chromatics
Cherry is a 2012 collection of rarities and remixes. It features shimmering synths and motorik beats, defining a late-night atmosphere.
1966 · 60 YEARS
The Psychedelic Sounds Of The 13th Floor Elevators
13th Floor Elevators
Released in 1966, this record brought a wild, psychedelic turn to Texas garage rock. It stands out for its use of the electric jug.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Turning To Crime
Deep Purple
Deep Purple covers songs that influenced their own musical growth on this 2021 release. It offers a rare look at the band applying a hard rock lens to classics from artists like Bob Dylan.
1965 · 61 YEARS
The Kink Kontroversy
The Kinks
Ray Davies finds his voice as a songwriter on this 1965 record. It blends mod-era energy with observational, melancholic wit.
1969 · 57 YEARS
...Bugiardo Più Che Mai... Più Incosciente Che Mai...
Mina
Mina delivers a display of vocal drama on this 1969 record. It showcases an artist at her peak, blending flair with emotional storytelling.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Henki
Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson and Circle create a folk-prog odyssey about plants. The 2021 record blends idiosyncratic songwriting with motorik rhythms.
2002 · 24 YEARS
Visions
Jakatta
Jakatta defined an early 2000s house sound by mixing polished production with cinematic samples. The record successfully bridged the gap between dance floors and radio airplay.
2010 · 16 YEARS
The Night Before
Hooverphonic
Hooverphonic lean into a polished, pop-oriented direction on this 2010 release. The tracks balance melancholic lyrics with lush, orchestral arrangements.
2008 · 18 YEARS
Home For Christmas
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow reimagines holiday standards on this 2008 release. It blends a warm, acoustic-driven spirit with a polished pop delivery.
2021 · 5 YEARS
Burn The Empire
The Snuts
The Snuts lean into a politically charged sound on this 2021 sophomore record. It captures a high-energy, arena-ready atmosphere.
2003 · 23 YEARS
Violin Concerto (In D)
Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven wrote this violin concerto in a burst of inspiration. It is a work that values emotional expression over rigid structure.
1988 · 38 YEARS
Flash Of The Spirit
Jon Hassell
Jon Hassell applies his fourth world aesthetic to this 1988 collaboration. It blends African rhythms with processed trumpet lines, existing in a space between cultures.