Album Releases by Genre
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101.
New York Noise
by Various Artists
June 30, 2003
This 16-track compilation offers an impressive sampling of the New York underground scene from the late 1970s and early 80s, including cuts from "no-wave," post-punk, experimental and hip-hop artists such as ESG, Material, DNA, Defunkt, and Liquid Liquid.
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102.
Street Horrrsing
by Fuck Buttons
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
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103.
Devil Rides In: Spellbinding Satanic Magick & the Rockult 1967-1974
by Various Artists
August 2, 2024
Dark magic, satanism and the occult are some of the themes on this three-disc compilation curated by Martin "Cally" Callomon.
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104.
Fabulous Muscles
by Xiu Xiu
February 17, 2004
This is the third full-length album for the challenging, intensely personal Bay Area post-punk outfit led by Jamie Stewart.
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105.
A Chance To Cut Is A Chance To Cure
by Matmos
March 13, 2001
The fourth LP (and the first on Matador) from the experimental San Francisco outfit is a concept album about plastic surgery, utilizing samples from actual surgical procedures in its seven electronic/techno tracks. A track from this LP was included in the Whitney Museum's Bitstreams Exhibit in Spring 2001.
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106.
The Snake
by Wildbirds & Peacedrums
August 25, 2009
The Swedish duo releases their second album.
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107.
Earthly Delights
by Lightning Bolt
October 27, 2009
This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island.
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108.
Endless Falls
by Loscil
March 2, 2010
The latest ambient album for Scott Morgan, the Canadian producer, features a spoken word track with Destroyer's Dan Bejar.
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109.
Yanqui U.X.O.
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
November 4, 2002
Slightly (and confusingly) changing their name to Godspeed You! Black Emperor for this outing, the Canadian instrumental band recorded these 5 tracks (clocking in at 75 minutes) with Steve Albini as a follow-up to their extremely well-received 2000 effort 'Lift Yr Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven.'
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110.
Eternal Home
by Fire-Toolz
October 15, 2021
The seventh full-length release for the Angel Marcloid project was recorded in Chicago.
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111.
Beyond Belief
by Mark McGuire
November 13, 2015
The fifth full-length solo release took nearly two years for the former Emeralds member to complete.
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112.
Miss Machine
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
July 20, 2004
The inventive but challenging hardcore outfit returns with their first full-length studio recording since 1999's 'Calculating Infinity.'
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113.
Live in Brighton 1975
by Can
December 3, 2021
The second live concert recording from German experimental rock band Can's 1975 performance at Brighton was mixed and remastered with Irmin Schimdt and producer/engineer Rene Tinner.
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114.
Romantiq
by Oval
May 12, 2023
The latest full-length release from Markus Popp project Oval stemmed from Popp's collaboration with Robert Seidel for the opening of Frankfurt's German Romantic Museum.
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115.
Party Intellectuals
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
June 24, 2008
The debut album for guitarist/vocalist Marc Ribot as Ceramic Dog, who heads up the experimental rock trio.
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116.
Gather, Form & Fly
by Megafaun
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band.
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117.
All Thoughts Fly
by Anna von Hausswolff
September 25, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the Swedish composer includes seven instrumental tracks featuring a pipe organ from a church in Gothenburg.
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118.
Slow Focus
by Fuck Buttons
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the London electronic duo of Andrew Hung and Benjamin Power was self-produced.
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119.
Return to Annihilation
by Locrian
June 25, 2013
The latest release for the Chicago experimental rock trio is its first on the Relapse label.
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120.
City Lake [Reissue]
by Bing & Ruth
November 13, 2015
The reissued and remastered release of the full-length debut for the Brooklyn pianist and composer David Moore features three new tracks.
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121.
Trouble
by The Dead C
August 12, 2016
The latest release from the New Zealand noise-rock trio was recorded live in a day.
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122.
Alegranza
by El Guincho
October 7, 2008
The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist.
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123.
Ouliposaliva
by Angil & The Hidden Tracks
November 24, 2008
The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments.
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124.
In Prism
by Polvo
September 8, 2009
The first studio album for the rock band in more than 12 years was produced by Brian Paulson.
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125.
Origins [EP]
by VoicesVoices
January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles-based duo releases a six-track EP produced by Prefuse 73.
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126.
LAGEOS
by Actress
May 25, 2018
An expanded project from producer Darren Cunningham (aka Actress) and the London Contemporary Orchestra that first premiered in 2016 at the Barbican Centre.
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127.
2R0I2P0
by Boris
December 11, 2020
The latest full-length collaboration between Boris and Merzbow features new versions of six tracks from Boris' 2019 album Love & Evol, a new version of Journey from the Boris/The Novembers EP, a cover of Coaltar of the Deepers' To the Beach, and the Melvins' song Boris.
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128.
Take Me to the Land of Hell
by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 24, 2013
The latest release for the widow of John Lennon/Japanese avant garde artist was produced with Sean Lennon and Yuka Honda. The album includes guest appearances from Nels Cline, Lenny Kravitz, Questlove, and Andrew Wyatt.
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129.
Connection
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
July 14, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog features contributions from Anthony Coleman, Greg Lewis, James Brandon Lewis, Oscar Noriega, and Syd Straw.
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130.
Half Free
by U.S. Girls
September 25, 2015
The latest release for the Meg Remy project was produced by Onakabazien and features guest appearances from Ben Cook, Amanda Crist, and Remy's husband Slim Twig.
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131.
As Good As Gone
by Nudge
September 8, 2009
This is the latest album for the Brian Foote-led group.
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132.
Yesterday And Today
by The Field
May 19, 2009
The follow-up to Axel Willner's 2007 album, "From Here We Go Sublime" features Battles drummer John Stanier.
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133.
Days in the Desert
by High Pulp
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger.
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134.
Horizontal Structures
by Moritz von Oswald Trio
March 15, 2011
This is the second studio album for the trio that includes Moritz Von Oswald, Max Loderbauer, and Sasu Ripatti.
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135.
Patterns of Light
by His Name Is Alive
November 25, 2016
The latest release for the experimental rock project led by Warren Defever was inspired from a performance at Switzerland's Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
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136.
Hush Arbors
by Hush Arbors
October 21, 2008
Keith Wood and Leon Dufficy release their first album on the Ecstatic Peace label.
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137.
low clouds hang, this land is on fire
by Tashi Dorji
January 30, 2026
The latest full-length release from experimental guitarist Tashi Dorji features an electric guitar.
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138.
Strawberry Jam
by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
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139.
Spirit
by Apse
August 19, 2008
The debut album of the Connecticut rock group was originally released overseas in 2006.
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140.
Vulnicura Live
by Björk
July 22, 2016
The live album mixed by Björk, Arca and The Haxan Cloak was first available as a 14-track limited release only at Rough Trade stores. The wider commercial release features one less track ("All Neon Like") and was mixed by Björk, Arca and Chris Elms.
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141.
Geneva
by Russian Circles
October 20, 2009
The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis.
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142.
Ishi
by M. Geddes Gengras
June 24, 2014
Thisi is the three-track [four, if including the 43-plus-minute bonus track "Vigil" on CD and digital versions] synth release for the electronic artist.
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143.
All My Friends Are Funeral Singers
by Califone
October 6, 2009
The Chicago rock band's latest album is also the soundtrack to the film of the same name.
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144.
Earth Patterns
by Szun Waves
August 19, 2022
The third full-length release for London-based instrumental trio Szun Waves was recorded in 2019.
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145.
Hymnal
by Lyra Pramuk
June 13, 2025
The latest full-length release from Berlin-based Lyra Pramuk features lyrics by poet Nadia Marcus and improvisations by Sonar Quartett.
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146.
Saint Dymphna
by Gang Gang Dance
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band.
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147.
Paperwork
by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
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148.
Supreme Balloon
by Matmos
May 6, 2008
The seventh album for the experimental band is promised to include many kinds of synthesizers.
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149.
Fordlandia
by Jóhann Jóhannsson
November 4, 2008
The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names.
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150.
Water Curses [EP]
by Animal Collective
May 6, 2008
The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions.
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151.
Sisterworld
by Liars
March 9, 2010
The fifth album for the trio was recorded in Los Angeles with Tom Biller.
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152.
Perfect World
by Uniform
June 9, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn industrial hardcore duo formed by former Men bassist Ben Greenberg and former Drunkdriver singer Michael Berdan.
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153.
Hunting My Dress
by Jesca Hoop
July 27, 2010
This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children.
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154.
Kollaps Tradixionales
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
February 16, 2010
The sixth album for the Canadian group is the first credited under the shortened name of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.
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155.
Human Animal
by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
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156.
Peepers
by Polar Bear
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated experimental jazz band releases its fourth album.
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157.
Skullsplitter
by Eric Chenaux
February 17, 2015
The latest experimental full-length release for the Toronto-based guitarist features four instrumental tracks produced with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
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158.
Feelings
by Brijean
February 26, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart.
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159.
Tyondai Braxton: Telekinesis
by Tyondai Braxton
November 11, 2022
The 87-piece work from Tyondai Braxton features the Metropolis Ensemble conducted by Andrew Cyr, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus conducted by Dianne Berkun Menaker, and The Crossing chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally, Telekinesis is the first studio recording of the work.
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160.
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free
by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
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161.
Free Humans
by Hen Ogledd
September 25, 2020
The second full-length release for the British quartet was recorded over three days with producer Sam Grant.
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162.
Hypnotic Underworld
by Ghost
February 3, 2004
The experimental/psychedelic Japanese collective returns with their first album in five years, with co-founder Taishi Takizawa re-joining the group as a member (in addition to continuing to serve as the band's producer).
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163.
Salon des Amateurs
by Hauschka
April 12, 2011
Volker Bertelmann's latest album sees the composer creating house and techno music with help from violinist Hillary Hahn, Mum's drummer Samuli Kosminen, and Calexico's John Convertino and Joe Burns.
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164.
a little death
by Claire Rousay
October 31, 2025
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental artist Claire Rousay features a guest appearance by M. Sage.
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165.
On! Air! Library!
by On! Air! Library!
April 6, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the unique-sounding New York post-rock/experimental trio of Philip Wann and twin sisters Claudia and Alley Deheza. Steve Rivette (Liars) produced, with guest drumming from Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
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166.
Bish Bosch
by Scott Walker
December 4, 2012
The first studio solo release for the American-born singer-songwriter since 2006's The Drift was recorded over three years.
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167.
Ambivalence Avenue
by Bibio
June 23, 2009
The second full-length album for Stephen Wilkinson is his first on Warp records.
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168.
We Are Him
by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
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169.
Why Don't You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-1965
by Various Artists
September 27, 2024
The compilation of 25 tracks written or co-written by Lou Reed during his time at Pickwick Records includes "The Ostrich" by The Primitives, which features Reed on vocals.
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170.
Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection
by Matthew E. White
April 9, 2021
This is the debut full-length collaboration between Matthew E. White and Lonnie Holley.
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171.
International Blackjazz Society
by Shining
October 23, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the Norwegian group led by Jørgen Munkeby was mixed by Sean Beavan.
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172.
They Came Like Swallows
by Bonner Kramer & Thurston Moore
May 1, 2026
The seven track collaboration between Thurston Moore and Bonner Kramer is said to be "a prayer to the war-torn souls of the families of Palestine."
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173.
RTZ
by Six Organs of Admittance
January 20, 2009
The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band.
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174.
Live at the South Bank
by Kieran Hebden
November 15, 2011
Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson joined the last collaboration of Steve Reid and Kieran Hebden of Four Tet on this final album from Reid, who died in April 2010.
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175.
Boot!
by The Thing
November 19, 2013
The latest release for the Scandinavian free jazz trio of baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love includes three originals and two jazz standards.
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176.
we will be wherever the fires are lit
by Tashi Dorji
November 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from Bhutanese-born guitarist Tashi Dorji features 10 improvised acoustic tracks.
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177.
Acquiesce
by TALsounds
May 22, 2020
The first full-length release in three years for Natalie Chami as TALsounds was recorded at home.
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178.
Desert Window
by Lucy Gooch
June 6, 2025
The debut full-length release from British artist Lucy Gooch was produced by Alistair Lax.
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179.
Dumb Flesh
by Blanck Mass
May 12, 2015
This is the second solo release for Fuck Buttons' Benjamin John Power.
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180.
Parades
by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
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181.
Reflections Vol. 3: Water Poems
by Felicia Atkinson & Christina Vantzou
April 10, 2026
Felicia Atkinson and Christina Vantzou recorded the third installment of RVNG Intl.'s Reflections series in France, Greece, and Italy.
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182.
Many Levels of Laughter
by J Fernandez
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Chicago-based artist was home recorded.
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183.
Saputjiji
by Tanya Tagaq
March 6, 2026
The latest full-length release from Inuk musician Tanya Tagaq features a guest appearance by Fucked Up's Damian Abraham.
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184.
The Sisypheans
by Xylouris White
November 8, 2019
This is the fourth full-length release for the duo of Giorgis Xylouris and Jim White.
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185.
Object 47
by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
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186.
Women As Lovers
by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
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187.
Cuidado Madame
by Arto Lindsay
April 21, 2017
The first studio full-length release in over 10 years was inspired by Afro-Brazilian spiritual rhythms called Candomblé.
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188.
Balf Quarry
by Magik Markers
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the band from Connecticut was produced by Scott Colburn.
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189.
Blemish
by David Sylvian
June 23, 2003
Sylvian's first studio recording since 1999's 'Dead Bees on a Cake' is much darker and more spare than that recording. The former Japan leader is joined by guitarists Derek Bailey and Christian Fennesz on several tracks.
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190.
Ferndorf
by Hauschka
October 7, 2008
The German musician releases his latest album of experimental electronic piano music.
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191.
Of Sirens Born
by Raglani
September 16, 2008
The five-track debut on Kranky was originally self-released by Raglini.
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192.
Abandoned Language
by Dälek
February 27, 2007
The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'
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Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]
by Jonny Greenwood
March 8, 2011
The Radiohead guitarist returns to film scoring (he worked on the 2007 film There Will Be Blood) working on the soundtrack for the Japanese movie Norwegian Wood.
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194.
As Seen Through Windows
by Bell Orchestre
March 10, 2009
This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire.
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195.
Macro
by Brijean
July 12, 2024
The latest full-length release from Brijea, the music project of Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart, was recorded outside Los Angeles in Altadena, California.
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196.
Glider
by The Sight Below
November 11, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Seattle-based artist was performed live.
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197.
To Realize
by Clipd Beaks
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Oakland-based experimental rock band.
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198.
Light Falls
by Wrekmeister Harmonies
September 16, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the experimental project led by J.R. Robinson was inspired by the book by Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi.
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199.
The Hawk Is Howling
by Mogwai
September 23, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller.
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200.
Remain Calm
by Mica Levi
November 25, 2016
This is the debut full-length release from the collaboration between Mica Levi (aka Micachu) and Oliver Coates, who previously worked together on 2014's "Under the Skin" soundtrack.
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