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December 24th
album anniversaries
By Plastic · Published


Bad Bunny • X100pre
Released 24 December 2018 · 8th anniversary
Expectations were completely shattered when this debut arrived, proving that a trap artist could craft a cohesive, introspective project rather than just a collection of singles. It turned the genre on its head by blending raw vulnerability with the kind of massive, stadium-ready hooks that feel both deeply personal and impossibly catchy.
Released through Rimas Music, the record captures a pivotal moment when Latin trap and reggaeton began dominating the global conversation. The production is a masterclass in atmosphere, shifting from moody, late-night synths to high-energy rhythms that define the modern sound of Miami and beyond.

Nas • Magic
Released 24 December 2021 · 5th anniversary
Surprise releases are rare in hip-hop, but this project arrived as a sudden gift just months after the rapper's previous full-length effort. It finds a veteran lyricist operating with a level of focus and hunger that feels like a direct response to the younger generation of MCs.
Hit-Boy handles the entire production, creating a lean, soulful soundscape that strips away the excess to let the bars take center stage. The result is a gritty, cohesive record that proves how much power remains in a simple, classic boom-bap aesthetic.

Within Temptation • Mother Earth
Released 24 December 2000 · 26th anniversary
Sharon den Adel’s soaring vocals transformed the landscape of heavy music with this breakthrough release. It remains a landmark record that successfully blended cinematic atmosphere with driving guitar riffs, defining the band's signature sound for years to come.
Released at the turn of the millennium, the album captures the rising tide of the European symphonic metal scene. Lush arrangements and grand production choices give the songs a sweeping, theatrical quality that feels both intimate and massive.

$uicideboy$ • Thy Will Be Done
Released 24 December 2025 · 1st anniversary
The boys return with an eleven-track project that feels like a raw, unfiltered descent into their classic nihilistic roots. Tracks like 'Leviticus' and '2009 Reggie Bush' showcase a sharpened lyrical edge that cuts through the noise of their evolving discography.
Production remains heavy on the signature distorted bass and haunting, lo-fi samples that defined the G59 sound. It captures a gritty, claustrophobic atmosphere that reflects the duo's long-standing mastery of underground trap and Memphis-inspired phonk.

Ian Pooley • In Other Words
Released 24 December 2008 · 18th anniversary
Deep house heads often point to this record as a masterclass in clean, functional production. It captures that specific late-2000s energy where the dancefloor was shifting toward a more polished, melodic sound.
The tracks here feel like a love letter to the classic house aesthetic while keeping things modern enough for a club set. It is a reliable, steady listen that holds up remarkably well for late-night listening sessions.

Sugababes • The Lost Tapes
Released 24 December 2022 · 4th anniversary
Fans waited over a decade for these tracks to finally see the light of day after they were shelved during the group's chaotic label transitions. This collection serves as a long-overdue time capsule, capturing the original trio's unmistakable vocal chemistry during a period of creative uncertainty.
Polished pop sensibilities meet the gritty, forward-thinking production that defined the early 2010s UK scene. The record feels like a direct evolution of their classic sound, blending sharp harmonies with the sleek electronic textures that fans have missed for years.
Also on this day

Sterling Holloway • The Story Of The Aristocats
Released 24 December 1970 · 56th anniversary

Bobby Womack • Womagic
Released 24 December 1986 · 40th anniversary

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe • Starlight Express - スターライトエクスプレス - Japan Version
Released 24 December 1987 · 39th anniversary
Johnny Winter • Hey, Where's Your Brother?
Released 24 December 1992 · 34th anniversary

Annie Lennox • Medusa + Live In Central Park
Released 24 December 1995 · 31st anniversary

The Roger Kellaway Trio • The Roger Kellaway Trio
Released 24 December 1997 · 29th anniversary

Fabrizio De André • Da Genova
Released 24 December 1999 · 27th anniversary

Alain Bashung • L'Imprudence
Released 24 December 2002 · 24th anniversary
Malia • Yellow Daffodils
Released 24 December 2002 · 24th anniversary

Paul Taylor • Tweakers
Released 24 December 2003 · 23rd anniversary
Julio Iglesias • Romantic Classics
Released 24 December 2006 · 20th anniversary

Slipmatt • Helter Skelter Vs Raindance Present Rave Nation The Anthems
Released 24 December 2007 · 19th anniversary

Stereo • Somewhere In The Night
Released 24 December 2008 · 18th anniversary
Girl Next Door (2) • Girl Next Door
Released 24 December 2008 · 18th anniversary

The 5.6.7.8's • Tanukigoten
Released 24 December 2014 · 12th anniversary

Vom Grill • Opgenomen Verantwoordelijkheden
Released 24 December 2015 · 11th anniversary

Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band • Arizona State University, Tempe 1980
Released 24 December 2015 · 11th anniversary

Boris (3) • 1985
Released 24 December 2019 · 7th anniversary

Duo Ruut • Tuule Sõnad
Released 24 December 2019 · 7th anniversary

Moby • Live Ambients Improvised Recordings Vol. I
Released 24 December 2020 · 6th anniversary
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