Albums released on 29 November
1994 · 32 YEARS
The Bends
Radiohead
Radiohead shed their one-hit wonder reputation with this 1994 release. It balances gritty, guitar-heavy angst with the atmospheric melodies that would characterize their subsequent work.
2005 · 21 YEARS
The Budos Band
The Budos Band
The Budos Band arrived in 2005 with a debut full of menacing brass and heavy grooves. Its instrumental tracks possess a gritty analog warmth and a cinematic, psychedelic feel.
1966 · 60 YEARS
The Rajah
Lee Morgan
Lee Morgan captures the vibrant energy of the mid-sixties Blue Note era on this 1966 session. The quintet, including Cedar Walton and Hank Mobley, balances technical command with improvisational soul.
2024 · 2 YEARS
Madvillainy Demos
Madvillain
This 2024 collection reveals the early, unpolished chemistry between MF DOOM and Madlib. It features raw sketches and skeletal loops that provide a look at their creative process.
1972 · 54 YEARS
Ege Bamyasi
Can
Jaki Liebezeit anchors this 1972 release with hypnotic precision. The record defines the Krautrock style by merging avant-garde experimentation with funk.
1983 · 43 YEARS
Orizzonti Perduti
Franco Battiato
Franco Battiato moves into electronic textures on this 1983 record. It pairs catchy pop structures with philosophical lyrics regarding modern life.
1988 · 38 YEARS
G N' R Lies
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses bridge the gap between club aggression and stadium success on this 1988 record. It features four live tracks alongside four acoustic performances.
1982 · 44 YEARS
Thriller
Michael Jackson
Released in 1982, Michael Jackson achieved a record-breaking density of hits here. It transformed pop production through a meticulous blend of rock, R&B, and disco influences.
2004 · 22 YEARS
Blondie
Ada
Ada brings a pop sensibility to minimalist techno on this 2004 release. It is a hazy, intimate record that favors hypnotic loops and melancholic atmospheres.
1994 · 32 YEARS
My Life
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige explores vulnerability and struggle on this 1994 release. It defined the mid-nineties New York sound by merging heavy hip-hop samples with R&B.
2019 · 7 YEARS
Rooftop
Sch
Sch adopts a cinematic and moody aesthetic on this 2019 release. It pairs gritty street narratives with melodic flows, evoking a drive through a city at night.
1999 · 27 YEARS
Nia
Blackalicious
Blackalicious debuted in 1999 with this complex, soulful hip-hop record. It highlights intricate wordplay and a commitment to positive themes.
2010 · 16 YEARS
Olly Murs
Olly Murs
Olly Murs shifts from reality television contestant to pop star on this 2010 debut. It features a breezy sound rooted in the UK pop scene of the late 2000s.
1969 · 57 YEARS
Almendra
Almendra
Almendra founded Argentine rock with this 1969 debut. It blends poetic lyrics with folk-inflected arrangements, creating a dreamlike and intimate atmosphere.
1999 · 27 YEARS
Human Patterns
Beanfield
Beanfield connects late-nineties house with the experimental Munich scene on this 1999 record. It balances dancefloor rhythms with a melancholic, introspective mood.
1977 · 49 YEARS
Libre
Angèle Arsenault
Angèle Arsenault uses humor and social commentary to dissect everyday life on this 1977 record. The folk-pop arrangements feel unpretentious and candid.
1999 · 27 YEARS
Lara Fabian
Lara Fabian
Lara Fabian showcases powerhouse vocals on this 1999 English-language debut. It balances intimate ballads with the dramatic, operatic arrangements of Adagio.
1986 · 40 YEARS
Always In The Mood
Shirley Jones
Shirley Jones transitions to a solo career on this 1986 release. She balances smooth romantic ballads with high-energy grooves in this R&B record.
1994 · 32 YEARS
Cassa De X
Elastic Reality
Deep, hypnotic rhythms define this 1994 release. The record utilizes complex percussion and synth pads to create an immersive experience for the listener.
2010 · 16 YEARS
Bleu Noir
Mylène Farmer
Mylène Farmer collaborates with Moby and Darius Keeler on this 2010 release. The record leans into downtempo and trip-hop textures, resulting in a moody, lean sound.