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Albums released on 27 November

  1. George Harrison: All Things Must Pass

    1970 · 56 YEARS

    All Things Must Pass

    George Harrison

    George Harrison emerges from his previous band with a three-LP set of overlooked songs. It stands as a meditative transition into the singer-songwriter focus of the seventies.

  2. Soft Cell: Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

    1981 · 45 YEARS

    Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

    Soft Cell

    Marc Almond and Dave Ball used cheap synthesizers to craft this gritty, nocturnal view of urban life. It pushed electronic pop away from clinical sounds toward a darker, human desperation.

  3. Alice Cooper: Killer

    1971 · 55 YEARS

    Killer

    Alice Cooper

    Hard rock meets theatrical horror on this 1971 release. It solidified the group's reputation for macabre performances and sophisticated, narrative-driven songwriting.

  4. Black Sabbath: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

    1973 · 53 YEARS

    Sabbath Bloody Sabbath

    Black Sabbath

    Shifting away from blues-based roots, the group embraced progressive structures and complex time signatures here. It shows a heavy metal band evolving while retaining a dark edge.

  5. The Kinks: Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One

    1970 · 56 YEARS

    Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One

    The Kinks

    Ray Davies turns his focus toward the music industry on this concept record. It functions as a biting look at fame, shifting between acoustic storytelling and power pop.

  6. Hank Mobley: Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark

    1996 · 30 YEARS

    Hank Mobley Quintet Featuring Sonny Clark

    Hank Mobley

    Featuring a lineup with Kenny Dorham and Sonny Clark, this session spent decades in the vaults. It captures the swinging, soulful chemistry typical of the hard bop era.

  7. The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour

    1967 · 59 YEARS

    Magical Mystery Tour

    The Beatles

    Surrealist storytelling and psychedelic experiments define this late-sixties release. The band utilized the studio as an instrument, blending orchestral arrangements with tape manipulation.

  8. The Avalanches: Since I Left You

    2000 · 26 YEARS

    Since I Left You

    The Avalanches

    Thousands of samples are stitched together to form this cinematic journey. It blends fragments of soul, disco, and pop into a cohesive, dreamlike experience.

  9. Gloria Gaynor: Love Tracks

    1978 · 48 YEARS

    Love Tracks

    Gloria Gaynor

    Centered around a major global anthem, this collection defines late-seventies dance floor energy. It serves as a vibrant time capsule of club culture.

  10. Happy Mondays: Pills 'N' Thrills And Bellyaches

    1990 · 36 YEARS

    Pills 'N' Thrills And Bellyaches

    Happy Mondays

    Madchester reached a high point with this blend of surreal street lyrics and dance-ready grooves. It turned chaotic energy into pure pop music.

  11. Calcutta: Mainstream

    2015 · 11 YEARS

    Mainstream

    Calcutta

    Low-fidelity bedroom recordings moved into the national spotlight with this release. It brought an unfiltered intimacy to the independent scene.

  12. Gotan Project: La Revancha Del Tango

    2001 · 25 YEARS

    La Revancha Del Tango

    Gotan Project

    Electronic beats collide with the melancholic soul of Argentine tango. It creates a late-night atmosphere that feels both dangerous and relevant.

  13. Ed Rush & Optical: The Creeps (Invisible And Deadly!)

    2000 · 26 YEARS

    The Creeps (Invisible And Deadly!)

    Ed Rush & Optical

    As a sophomore effort, this record captures the cold, clinical precision of late nineties drum and bass. It showcases a metallic, industrial production style.

  14. Bad Bunny: El Último Tour Del Mundo

    2020 · 6 YEARS

    El Último Tour Del Mundo

    Bad Bunny

    A moody departure from standard reggaeton, this record leans into rock and new wave influences. It captures a global superstar experimenting with raw, guitar-driven textures.

  15. Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band: Garden Party

    1972 · 54 YEARS

    Garden Party

    Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band

    Written after a cold reception at a festival, the title track serves as a response to the pressure of past fame. It marks a shift into country-rock territory.

  16. Purple Disco Machine: Exotica

    2020 · 6 YEARS

    Exotica

    Purple Disco Machine

    This collection stitches together eighties synth-pop and contemporary house. It acts as a neon-soaked love letter to the history of club culture.

  17. Miley Cyrus: Plastic Hearts

    2020 · 6 YEARS

    Plastic Hearts

    Miley Cyrus

    This record marks a pivot into leather jackets and stadium-sized hooks. It captures a raspy vocal performance that pays homage to rock icons of the eighties.

  18. Peter Gabriel: I/O

    2023 · 3 YEARS

    I/O

    Peter Gabriel

    Songs were released in two distinct palettes to offer different emotional perspectives. It is a masterclass in studio craft and the nuance of mixing.

  19. Jahari Massamba Unit: Pardon My French

    2020 · 6 YEARS

    Pardon My French

    Jahari Massamba Unit

    Recorded in a single session, this project creates the feel of a lost library record from the seventies. It blends hip-hop grit with spiritual jazz.

  20. KraftKlub: Sterben In Karl-Marx-Stadt

    2025 · 1 YEARS

    Sterben In Karl-Marx-Stadt

    KraftKlub

    These tracks blend sharp social commentary with anthemic energy. It serves as a defiant love letter to a changing hometown.