Album Releases by Genre
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The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]
by Lead Belly
February 24, 2015
The box set of the Louisiana folk/blues artist Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter features 16 unreleased songs.
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Bouquets from a Cloudy Sky: The Complete Pretty Things Collection [Box Set]
by The Pretty Things
March 17, 2015
The box set set of the 1960s British rock band led by Phil May that included influences from R&B and psychedelia features all of their studio albums release between 1965-2007, two CDs of demos, live recordings, outtakes, two DVDs with a two-hour documentary, a live video of its 1968 S.F Sorrow album at Abbey Road, and a 100-page book by Mike Stax.
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Buffalo Nichols
by Buffalo Nichols
October 15, 2021
This is the debut full-length studio release for the Austin-based blues artist.
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King of the Boogie [Craft] [Box Set]
by John Lee Hooker
October 6, 2017
The five-disc set of 100 songs from the blues artist features rare, live and several unreleased tracks.
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Black Bayou
by Robert Finley
October 27, 2023
The songs on the fourth full-length release from Louisiana blues artist Robert Finley were created while it was recorded in Nashville with producer Dan Auerbach.
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Wicked Grin
by John Hammond
March 13, 2001
Tom Waits produced the album and wrote 12 of the 13 tracks.
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Fantasizing About Being Black
by Otis Taylor
March 3, 2017
The history of the African-American experience is the concept behind the 15th full-length release for the blues artist featuring guest appearances from Jerry Douglas, Brandon Niederauer and Ron Miles.
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the color of rain
by aja monet
May 22, 2026
The second full-length release from self-described "surrealist blues poet" aja monet features guest appearances by Ganavya, Mick Jenkins, Vic Mensa, Mereba, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Brandee Younger.
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Forever on My Mind
by Son House
March 18, 2022
The previously unreleased recordings from Delta blues artist Son House were recorded by manager/historian Dick Waterman and restored by producer Dan Auerbach.
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The Grifter's Hymnal
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
March 26, 2012
The Texan singer-songwriter's latest release was co-produced with George Reiff.
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What in the Natural World
by Jake Xerxes Fussell
March 31, 2017
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Nathan Bowles, Nathan Golub, Nathan Salsburg, Joan Shelley and Casey Toll.
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I Ran Down Every Dream
by Tommy McLain
August 26, 2022
the first new release in over 40 years for Louisiana swamp pop artist Tommy McLain was produced by C.C. Adcock and features contributions from Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe, Augie Meyers, Steve Riley, Ivan Neville, and Van Dyke Parks.
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From an Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings
by Dave Alvin
November 20, 2020
The 16-track release from The Blasters singer songwriter features 13 covers and were recorded from sessions over many years.
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Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969
by Various Artists
August 2, 2019
The compilation of tracks from the three-day blues festival at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor come from a restored fan recording.
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Beneath the Neon Glow
by Elles Bailey
August 9, 2024
The fourth full-length release from British singer-songwriter Elles Bailey was produced by Dan Weller.
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Minute by Minute
by James Hunter
February 26, 2013
The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.
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A History of Every One
by Bill Orcutt
September 30, 2013
The latest solo acoustic release includes covers of classic, traditional tunes as well as a Disney song.
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Blues Dream
by Bill Frisell
January 30, 2001
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Off The Fence
by The James Hunter Six
January 16, 2026
The latest full-length release from British soul band The James Hunter Six features a guest appearance by Van Morrison.
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Transcendental Blues
by Steve Earle
June 6, 2000
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Good and Green Again
by Jake Xerxes Fussell
January 21, 2022
The fourth full-length release for North Carolina-based folk artist Jake Xerxes Fussell was produced by James Elkington.
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Living in a Burning House
by Selwyn Birchwood
January 29, 2021
The third full-length release for the Florida blues guitarist was produced by Tom Hambridge.
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Any Other Way
by Jackie Shane
October 20, 2017
The two-disc release collects all the singles and B-sides by the transgender soul singer who found some fame in the 1960s Canada, as well as her lone full-length live album.
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Soundtracks [Box Set]
by Ry Cooder
September 30, 2014
The seven-disc box set contains Ry Cooder's work on the soundtracks for The Long Riders; Alamo Bay; Paris, Texas; Blue City; Crossroads; Johnny Handsome; and Trespass.
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Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You: The Fonotone Years, 1958-1965
by John Fahey
October 11, 2011
The five-disc set collects together 115 remastered tracks from John Fahey's time with the Fonotone label.
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The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
by Valerie June
March 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash.
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Tell Everybody! 21st Century Juke Joint Blues from Easy Eye Sound
by Various Artists
August 11, 2023
The collection of blues produced by Dan Auerbach features tracks from Auerbach, RL Boyce, Gabe Carter, Robert Finley, Jimmy "Duck" Holmes, Moonrisers, Glenn Schwartz, The Black Keys, Leo Bud Welch, and Willow Witchin'.
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Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
by Larry Campbell
June 23, 2015
The debut collaboration between Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams features covers as well as originals.
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Tomorrow Is My Turn
by Rhiannon Giddens
February 10, 2015
The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett.
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Live
by Gary Clark, Jr.
September 23, 2014
The two-disc live set from the Texas blues-rock guitarist features tracks recorded from various gigs while touring for 2012’s Blak and Blu.
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Leftover Feelings
by John Hiatt
May 21, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between John Hiatt and The Jerry Douglas Band was produced by Jerry Douglas.
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America's Child
by Shemekia Copeland
August 3, 2018
The eighth full-length release for the blues singer features guest appearances from John Prine, Rhiannon Giddens, Mary Gauthier, Emmylou Harris, and Steve Cropper.
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A Fool to Care
by Boz Scaggs
March 31, 2015
The follow-up to 2013's Memphis album was recorded over four days with producer Steve Gordan and features guest appearances Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams.
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Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm
by Robert Cray
April 28, 2017
The latest release for the blues singer features members of the Hi Rhythm Section and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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Heavy Load Blues
by Gov't Mule
November 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Southern rock jam band Gov't Mule features both originals and covers of blues songs.
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One Mississippi
by Eric Bibb
January 30, 2026
The latest full-length release from blues artist was recorded in Sweden and was produced by Glen Scott.
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Guadalupe Plata (2018)
by Guadalupe Plata
May 3, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the Spanish blues rock trio was written, recorded and mixed over three and a half weeks in 2018.
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Crown
by Eric Gales
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for blues-rocker Eric Gales was co-produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.
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I Be Trying
by Cedric Burnside
June 25, 2021
The ninth full-length release for the Mississippi blues artist was produced by Boo Mitchell and features guest appearances from Luther Dickinson and Zac Cockrell.
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Like Neptune
by Son Little
September 9, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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One Kind Favor
by B.B. King
August 26, 2008
The blues legend releases his latest album produced by T Bone Burnett.
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Yowzers
by Ben LaMar Gay
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago composer/cornetist Ben LaMar Gay and his band (Matthew Davis, Tommaso Moretti, and Will Faber) also features contributions by Rob Frye, Ugochi Nwaogwugwu, Tramaine Parker, and Ayanna Woods.
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Savoy
by Taj Mahal
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
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OST
by O Brother Where Art Thou
December 5, 2000
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That's What I Heard
by Robert Cray Band
February 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the band led by the Blues/soul guitarist features four originals and was produced by Steve Jordan.
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Ramble at the Ryman
by Levon Helm
May 17, 2011
Levon Helm releases a live album from his 2008 Nashville show featuring songs from The Band, as well as original songs and rock covers.
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Can't Take My Story Away
by Elles Bailey
January 16, 2026
The latest full-length release from British Americana/blues singer-songwriter Elles Bailey was produced by The Temperance Movement's Luke Potashnick.
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Anarchist Gospel
by Sunny War
February 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sunny War was produced by Andrija Tokic.
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Revelator
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
June 7, 2011
The debut album for the blues band led by the husband and wife duo of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeshi was produced by Jim Scott.
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Oh My Goodness
by Donnie Fritts
October 9, 2015
The fourth solo release for the songwriter and keyboardist was produced by Alabama Shakes’ Ben Tanner and Civil Wars' John Paul White.
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In the Real World
by Eric Bibb
October 18, 2024
The latest full-length release from New York folk/blues artist Eric Bibb was produced by Glen Scott and features a guest appearance by Lily James.
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Beyond the Bloodhounds
by Adia Victoria
May 13, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based artist was co-produced with Roger Moutenot.
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From His Head to His Heart to His Hands [Box Set]
by Michael Bloomfield
February 4, 2014
The four-disc set includes demos, outtakes, live recordings, and a 60-minute documentary film about the 1960s Chicago blues guitarist who was a session guitarist on Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited before joining The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and The Electric Flag.
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Hold On!
by The James Hunter Six
February 5, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth.
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Brothers
by The Black Keys
May 18, 2010
The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.
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Try It... You Might Like It! GA-20 Does Hound Dog Taylor
by GA-20
August 20, 2021
The second full-length release for the Boston blues trio of Pat Faherty, Matt Stubbs and Tim Carman features 10 songs written or performed by Chicago blues rock legend Hound Dog Taylor.
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Sharecropper's Son
by Robert Finley
May 21, 2021
The third full-length release for the Louisiana soul singer was produced by Dan Auerbach (who also played guitar on the album).
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This Land
by Gary Clark, Jr.
February 22, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Austin singer-guitarist was co-produced with Jacob Sciba.
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Common Ground: Dave & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy
by Dave Alvin
June 3, 2014
Blasters Dave and Phil Alvin come together for this tribute to Big Bill Broonzy.
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The Last Days of Oakland
by Fantastic Negrito
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for blues artist Xavier Dphrepaulezz as Fantastic Negrito reflects on issues such as racism and gentrification in his hometown.
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Out of the Blues
by Boz Scaggs
July 27, 2018
The third and final part of the singer-songwriter's trilogy of albums featuring songs that inspired him was co-produced with Chris Tabarez and Michael Rodriguez.
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New Magic
by Son Little
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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Ashes & Dust
by Warren Haynes
July 24, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina-born rock guitarist features collaborations with Railroad Earth.
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The Invisible Bluesman
by Andy Fairweather Low
February 7, 2025
The full-length solo blues release from guitarist Andy Fairweather Low (who has worked with Eric Clapton & Roger Waters) was produced by Glyn Johns.
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Goin' Platinum!
by Robert Finley
December 8, 2017
The second full-length release from the Louisiana-based blues singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Brighter Days: The Film and Live Concert Album
by JJ Grey & Mofro
September 13, 2011
JJ Grey & Mofro's debut live concert album and DVD set was recorded at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse in January 2011.
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River
by Daniel Bachman
June 2, 2015
The latest release for the guitarist is his first recorded in a proper studio and features covers of William Moore's "Old Country Rock" and Jack Rose's "Levee."
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Black Coffee
by Beth Hart
January 26, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the collaboration between Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa was produced by Kevin Shirley.
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Hoodoo
by Tony Joe White
September 16, 2013
The swamp rock veteran's latest release is his first on the Yep Roc label.
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Lost Time
by Dave Alvin
September 18, 2015
The follow-up to Dave and Phil Alvin's Grammy-nominated Common Grounds release is another covers album that includes songs from such artists as James Brown, Thomas Dorsey, Lead Belly, and Big Joe Turner.
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Mississippi Son
by Charlie Musselwhite
June 3, 2022
The latest full-length release from blues artist Charlie Musselwhite features six covers and eight new originals.
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Two Men With The Blues
by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis
July 8, 2008
This is a recording of the special concert of Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis who performed together in January 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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Kill or Be Kind
by Samantha Fish
September 20, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the blues guitarist/singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Billington.
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If You're Going to the City: A Tribute to Mose Allison for Sweet Relief
by Various Artists
November 29, 2019
The tribute to the late jazz/blues artist features 15 covers that include his daughter Amy, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin, Anything Mose!, Jackson Browne, Peter Case, Elvis Costello, Robbie Fulks, Ben Harper, Chrissie Hynde, Iggy Pop, Charlie Musselwhite, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Richard Thompson, The Tippo All Stars, and Loudon Wainwright III.
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Snake Pit
by Harvey Mandel
November 18, 2016
The latest solo studio release for the blues-rock guitarist who played with such artists as Canned Heat, John Mayall, and the Rolling Stones, was recorded in two days.
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Aloha
by Son Little
January 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was produced with Renaud Letang.
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Soul Food
by The Word
May 4, 2015
The long-awaited follow-up to the blues-rock band's 2001 self-titled debut release features guest appearances from Ruthie Foster and Amy Helm.
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Get On Board
by Taj Mahal
April 22, 2022
The latest full-length release for the collaboration between Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder features covers of songs from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee.
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Future Soul
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from blues rock group Tedeschi Trucks Band was produced by Mike Elizondo.
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Prick of the Litter
by Delbert McClinton
January 27, 2017
The 19th full-length studio release for the Texan blues rock artist was co-produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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Already Free
by Derek Trucks Band
January 13, 2009
The latest album for the nephew of the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks features other blues artists such as Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge, Susan Tedeschi, and Warren Haynes.
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The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher
by Dion
October 24, 2025
the latest full-length release from New York singer-songwriter Dion features six new songs and guest appearances by Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, and Sonny Landreth.
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No More Normal
by Swindle
January 25, 2019
The latest release for the British dubstep/grime producer features guest appearances from Andrew Ashong, Etta Bond, Kiko Bun, D Double E, Daley, Nubya Garcia, Ghetts, Knucks Eva Lazarus, P Money, Kojey Radical, and Rider Shafique.
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Tall, Dark, And Handsome
by Delbert McClinton
July 26, 2019
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter was produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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Tribal
by Dr. John/The Lower 911
August 3, 2010
Dr. John revives the Night Tripper persona for his new album Tribal, which features guest spots from Derek Trucks, Donald Harrison, and tunes by Bobby Charles and Allen Toussaint.
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A Reasonable Amount of Trouble
by Jesse Winchester
September 16, 2014
The final album from the singer-songwriter who passed away in April 2014 from cancer, was produced by Mac McAnally.
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Singing for My Supper
by Early James
March 13, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Alabama-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Dan Auerbach and David "Fergie" Ferguson.
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Never Going Back
by Shemekia Copeland
February 24, 2009
The fifth album for the daughter of blues guitarist/singer Johnny Copeland was produced by Oliver Wood.
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Get Up!
by Ben Harper
January 29, 2013
The 12th studio release for Ben Harper features a collaboration with veteran blues artist Charlie Musselwhite.
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Loving You
by Bobbie Nelson
June 23, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration between Amanda Shires and the late Bobbie Nelson was recorded in 2021 and features a guest appearance by Willie Nelson.
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These 13
by Jimbo Mathus
March 5, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird as a duo was recorded live to tape and was produced by Mike Viola.
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The Dreamer
by Etta James
November 8, 2011
Coproduced with Josh Sklair and her sons, Danto and Sametto, The Dreamer is said to be Etta James' final album as she retires to take care of her health.
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Terms of My Surrender
by John Hiatt
July 15, 2014
The latest release of acoustic blues from the veteran singer-songwriter was produced by Doug Lancio.
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Burnside On Burnside
by R.L. Burnside
October 23, 2001
The suddenly-prolific 74-year-old Mississippi bluesman offers up a back-to-the-basics live set, recorded in Portland in January 2001 with two backing musicians.
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Jerusalem
by Steve Earle
September 24, 2002
The roots rocker tackles a variety of tough, contemporary issues on this latest release, perhaps his most political, issue-oriented album yet. Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris guest.
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I'm New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 9, 2010
Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.
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Sam's Place
by Little Feat
May 17, 2024
The first full-length studio release from rock band Little Feat in 12 years is a blues tribute album and features a guest appearance by Bonnie Raitt.
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Kings of the Medway Delta
by Billy Childish
March 6, 2020
This is the third release for the collaboration between Wild Billy Childish and the Chatham Singers.
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No More Worlds to Conquer
by Robin Trower
April 29, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for the British blues-rock artist Robin Trower features contributions from Chris Taggart and Richard Watts.
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The Sun is Shining Down
by John Mayall
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length release from British blues artist John Mayall features guest appearances from The Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell, Marcus King, Buddy Miller, Scarlet Rivera, Jake Shimabukuro, and Melvin Taylor.
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