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Romancing
by Devin
April 10, 2012
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn indie pop singer influenced by music from the 1960s.
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Ataraxia/Taraxis [EP]
by Pelican
April 10, 2012
The four track EP for the instrumental post-metal quartet from Chicago was recorded at four different studios.
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MTV Unplugged [Live]
by Florence + the Machine
April 10, 2012
The latest MTV Unplugged release is from Florence + the Machine and it includes a cover of Jackson with Josh Homme.
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Third Mouth
by Alexander Tucker
April 10, 2012
The latest solo release from the British singer is a blend of psych rock and ambient pop.
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Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation)
by Counting Crows
April 10, 2012
The first album from the alternative rock band since 2008 and leaving Geffen Records is a covers album featuring songs by Big Star, Bob Dylan, Dawes, Fairport Convention, Gram Parsons, Teenage Fanclub, Travis, Kasey Anderson & the Honkies, and The Faces. It also includes covers from Sordid Humor and Tender Mercies, two band that featured some of the band members before they joined the Counting Crows.
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House of Baasa
by Zambri
April 10, 2012
The experimental electronic group headed up by sisters Jessica and Cristi Jo Zambri releases its debut full-length album.
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Way Down Low
by Kat Edmonson
April 10, 2012
The second album for the Austin-based singer features a guest appearance by Lyle Lovett and was co-produced with Al Schmitt and bassist Danton Boller.
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Aureola
by Arbouretum
April 10, 2012
Hush Arbors worked on five songs and Arbouretum had the other three tracks on this psych-folk album.
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A+E
by Graham Coxon
April 10, 2012
The eighth solo album for the former guitarist of Blur was produced by Ben Hillier.
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Hit Parade
by Salim Nourallah
April 10, 2012
Joe Reyes of Buttercup, Richard Martin of Shibboleth, Jason Garner of the Polyphonic Spree, and John Dufilho of the Apples in Stereo on drums were the band for Salim Nourallah's latest solo album produced by Jim Vollentine.
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The Fatal Feast
by Municipal Waste
April 10, 2012
This is the fifth studio album for the trash metal band from Virginia.
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Mama
by Emily Wells
April 10, 2012
This is the latest album from Texan violinist Emily Wells continues her mixture of classical, folk, and electronic music styles.
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Dear...
by Keaton Henson
April 10, 2012
The debut album for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in his bedroom.
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Let the People Speak
by Grand Duchy
April 10, 2012
The second album from Black Francis and Violet Clark as Grand Duchy was written by Clark while The Pixies were on tour.
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Folila
by Amadou & Mariam
April 10, 2012
The album mixes recording sessions from New York and Mali featuring such guests as Tunde Adebimpe, Bertrand Cantat, Ebony Bones, Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio, Santigold, Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters, Theophilus London, and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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Simone Felice
by Simone Felice
April 10, 2012
This is the debut solo release for Simone Felice, singer for The Duke & The King and former member of The Felice Brothers.
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A Wasteland Companion
by M. Ward
April 10, 2012
M. Ward returns with his solo album featuring such guests as Howe Gelb of Giant Sand, Toby Leaman of Dr. Dog, Tom Hagerman of Devotchka, Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes, Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, and She & Him collaborator Zooey Deschanel.
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Eight and a Half
by Eight and a Half
April 10, 2012
Justin Peroff of Broken Social Scene along with Dave Hamelin and Liam O'Neil of The Stills come together to release their debut electronic music-tinged album as Eight and a Half.
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Seeds from the Underground
by Kenny Garrett
April 10, 2012
This is the second release on Mack Avenue for jazz saxophonist Kenny Garrett.
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Nobody Knows You
by The Steep Canyon Rangers
April 10, 2012
The bluegrass band's fifth album (not including albums as the backing band for Steve Martin) is its first on Rounder Records and was produced with Gary Paczosa.
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Boys & Girls
by Alabama Shakes
April 10, 2012
The full-length debut for the Alabama-based Southern soul-rock quartet was produced by the band.
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Slipstream
by Bonnie Raitt
April 10, 2012
Bonnie Raitt returns after seven years with her first studio album since 2005's Souls Alike.
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Rhine Gold
by Choir of Young Believers
April 10, 2012
The second album for the Danish band led by Jannis Noya Makrigiannis includes influences from orchestral pop, krautrock, folk, and avant-garde music.
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The Marble Downs
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
April 9, 2012
The British folk band Trembling Bells collaborates with Kentuckian Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
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Skulk
by Jim Moray
April 9, 2012
The fifth album for the folk artist reworks both classical folk pieces as well as two modern songs, Anaïs Mitchell's "If It's True" and Fleetwood Mac's "Big Love."
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Oro: Opus Primum
by UFOmammut
April 9, 2012
The Italian metal trio's sixth album is part one of a planned two-part epic (Oro: Opus Alter is due in September, 2012).
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Crybaby
by Crybaby
April 9, 2012
The debut full-length album for British singer-songwriter Danny Coughlan was produced by Chris Hughes.
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Family Perfume, Vol. 1
by White Fence
April 3, 2012
The first volume of a planned two album release is the third full-length release for Tim Presley.
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The Lumineers
by The Lumineers
April 3, 2012
This is the debut release for the Denver folk-rock trio.
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My Head Is an Animal
by Of Monsters and Men
April 3, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the Icelandic folk rock band that won the Músiktilraunir, their homeland's battle of the bands competition, in 2010.
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Acousmatic Sorcery
by Willis Earl Beal
April 3, 2012
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter's debut album is the first release from Hot Charity, an imprint of XL Recordings.
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A Victim of Stars: 1982-2012
by David Sylvian
April 3, 2012
The two-disc compilation of solo work comes from the former lead singer of the new wave group Japan.
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Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired
by Joyce Manor
April 3, 2012
The second album for the California punk-pop band is only nine tracks and 13 minutes long.
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Locked Down
by Dr. John
April 3, 2012
The latest album for Mac Rebennack, the multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter from New Orleans, was produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
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All Hell
by Daughn Gibson
April 3, 2012
The solo debut for the former drummer for Pearls and Brass shows influences from country and electronic pop music.
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Television of Saints
by Rocky Votolato
April 3, 2012
The self-released seventh solo album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter was funded by fan donations.
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Iradelphic
by Clark
April 3, 2012
Chris Clark's sixth album featuring Martina Topley-Bird and acoustic guitars was recorded around the world, including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Norway, and the UK.
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I Love You, It's Cool
by Bear in Heaven
April 3, 2012
The third album for the Brooklyn synth-psychedelic rock band was produced by David Wrench.
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Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
by Nicki Minaj
April 3, 2012
The second album from Nicki Minaj focuses on her male alter ego Roman Zolanski and features guest appearances from 2Chainz, Chris Brown, Beenie Man, Bobby V, Cam'ron, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nas, Rick Ross, and Young Jeezy.
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Wonky
by Orbital
April 3, 2012
The eighth album for the British techno band is its first since 2004's Blue Album and the duo reforming in 2008.
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Caravana Sereia Bloom
by CEU
April 3, 2012
Produced by Gui Amabis, the latest album from Brazilian singer-songwriter Maria do Ceu Whitaker Pocas features music from other parts of Latin America as well as reggae.
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Ugly
by Screaming Females
April 3, 2012
Steve Albini produced the fifth album for the New Jersey punk trio.
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De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...First Serve
by Plug 1
April 3, 2012
De La Soul's Plug 1 (Dave) and Plug 2 (Posdnous) with French producers Chokolate and Khalid release a concept album that follows the rise to fame of a fictional rap group.
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DJ-Kicks
by Photek
April 3, 2012
Originally primarily a drum'n'bass DJ/producer Rupert Parkes' more recent albums have leaned tpoward techno and dubstep. The latest DJ Kicks' album continues this trend with a mix of his own work and other artists.
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New Wild Everywhere
by Great Lake Swimmers
April 3, 2012
Andy Magoffin produced the fifth album for the Canadian indie folk band led by Tony Dekker.
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Prisoner
by The Jezabels
April 3, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Australian indie pop group was produced by Lachlan Mitchell and won the 2011 Australian Music Prize.
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De Vermis Mysteriis
by High on Fire
April 3, 2012
The concept album for the heavy metal band led by Matt Pike was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge.
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Year Zero: The Original Soundtrack
by Black Mountain
April 3, 2012
The soundtrack to the postapocalyptic surf movie includes four previous songs from the Vancouver rock band and five new songs.
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Changed
by Rascal Flatts
April 3, 2012
The eighth studio album for the country trio was produced by Dann Huff and the band.
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Other People's Problems
by Breton
April 3, 2012
The group, named after surrealist Andre Breton and formed by filmmakers who created music for their work, releases its debut album.
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Zammuto
by Zammuto
April 3, 2012
This is the debut solo album for Nick Zammuto of The Books.
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Transistor Rhythm
by Addison Groove
April 2, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for British juke producer Tony Williams under the Addison Groove name.
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Dance Again...The Hits
by Jennifer Lopez
April 2, 2012
The compilation of some of Jennifer Lopez hits includes two new songs: Dance Again, featuring Pitbull and Goin' In, featuring Flo Rida.
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Through the Night
by Ren Harvieu
April 2, 2012
Ren Harvieu is the latest British singer to release a debut album influenced by the sounds of the 1960s.
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Into the Trees
by One Little Plane
April 2, 2012
Kathryn Bint's second folk-pop albumas One Little Plane was produced by Kieran Hebden (Four Tet).
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Electronic Earth
by Labrinth
April 2, 2012
Emeli Sandé and Tinie Tempah appear as guests on the debut release from producer Timothy McKenzie.
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Tales from the Barrel House
by Seth Lakeman
April 2, 2012
Recorded in an old copper mine, a wood barrel-making shop, and other unique places in a mining town, the sixth solo album for the British folk singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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MMXII
by Killing Joke
April 2, 2012
An apocalyptic future is the central theme for the 15th album from the British post-punk rock band.
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Look Around the Corner
by Quantic
April 2, 2012
This is the first release of Latin soul with Alice Russell and Quantic.
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Choreography
by Weird Dreams
April 2, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the British pop quartet.
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Rant
by The Futureheads
April 2, 2012
The fifth album for the British indie rock band was recorded a cappella.
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Both Lights
by Au
April 2, 2012
The third album for the Portland, Oregon, duo of Luke Wylands and Dan Valtka is the first on the Leaf Label.
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Spooky Action at a Distance
by Lotus Plaza
April 2, 2012
This is the second album for the solo project for Deerhunter guitarist Lockett Pundt.
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Kill For Love
by Chromatics
March 27, 2012
The fourth full-length album for the band led by Johnny Jewel features 17 tracks.
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All Our Reasons
by Billy Hart
March 27, 2012
This is the latest album for the jazz quartet that includes pianist Ethan Iverson, saxophonist Mark Turner, bassist Ben Street, and for the first time, Billy Hart as the sole leader of the band.
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Dispossession
by Mike Wexler
March 27, 2012
Folk, jazz, and psychedelic rock are just some of the influences seen on the latest album for the Brooklyn singer-songwriter that includes contributions from At The Drive-In's Ryan Sawyer, trumpeter Nate Wooley, and violinist Jessica Pavone.
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Deeper in the Well
by Eric Bibb
March 27, 2012
The bluesman who lived in Sweden and Finland for a number of years returned to the US, to Louisiana, to work on his 36th album of blues, folk, country, and Creole music.
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The Next Logical Progression
by Gift of Gab
March 27, 2012
The third solo album for the member of Blackalicious was co-produced with G Koop.
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Mirel Wagner
by Mirel Wagner
March 27, 2012
Acoustic guitar accompanies the debut album for the singer-songwriter from Ethiopia now living in Finland.
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Noctourniquet
by The Mars Volta
March 27, 2012
The sixth album for the progressive rock band is the first album without Isaiah "Ikey" Owens and John Frusciante.
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Sees the Light
by La Sera
March 27, 2012
The second album by Katy Goodman of Vivian Girls was produced by Rob Barbato.
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Tuskegee
by Lionel Richie
March 27, 2012
Alabama native Lionel Richie brings a country twang to some of his hits on this album of duets.
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Koloss
by Meshuggah
March 27, 2012
This is the seventh album for the Swedish progressive metal band.
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Transverse
by Carter Tutti Void
March 27, 2012
The album was a live recorded four-song set with Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti of Throbbing Gristle and Factory Floor guitarist Nik Coik at London's Roundhouse in 2011.
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Illusion [EP]
by Poor Moon
March 27, 2012
Christian Wargo and Casey Wescott of Fleet Foxes and Crystal Skulls joined with Ian and Peter Murray of The Christmas Cards to release their debut EP as Poor Moon.
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awE naturalE
by THEESatisfaction
March 27, 2012
The debut full-length release on Sub Pop for the Seattle hip-hop duo of Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White features Shabazz Palaces' Ishmael Butler as a guest singer.
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The Wilderness: The Nomad Series, Vol. 4
by Cowboy Junkies
March 27, 2012
The Wilderness is the final volume in the Cowboy Junkies' four volume Nomad Series released over an 18-month period.
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The Politics of Envy
by Mark Stewart
March 27, 2012
The eighth solo album for the Pop Group singer features guest appearances by Primal Scream, Factory Floor, Keith Levene of Clash, Richard Hell, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Gina Birch of The Raincoats, Tessa Pollitt of Slits, Douglas Hart of Jesus and Mary Chain, and Daddy G of Massive Attack.
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Songs
by Rusko
March 27, 2012
The second album from dubstep producer/DJ Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko, features influences from pop, R&B, house, reggae, dancehall, and garage music.
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Amaryllis
by Shinedown
March 27, 2012
The fourth studio album from the Florida-based metal band was produced by Rob Cavallo.
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The Night the Sun Came Up
by Dev
March 27, 2012
The debut album for the California-born dance-pop singer was produced by the Cataracs.
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Time Capsules II
by Oberhofer
March 27, 2012
The full-length debut for Brad Oberhofer was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
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Wreck
by Unsane
March 27, 2012
The seventh release for the New York noise rock band was produced by Andrew Schneider.
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Transitions
by Elephant & Castle
March 27, 2012
This is the debut solo project for Oakland electronic producer David Reep.
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Rock and Roll Night Club
by Mac DeMarco
March 27, 2012
This is the debut solo album from the Canadian singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco.
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Happy to You
by Miike Snow
March 27, 2012
The second album from the indie electronic trio of Chris Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, and Andrew Wyatt features Lykke Li as a guest singer.
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In Between
by Young Prisms
March 27, 2012
Monte Vallier produced the second release for the San Francisco-based alternative rock band.
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Covered
by Macy Gray
March 27, 2012
Macy Gray's first covers album includes versions of Radiohead's "Creep," Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters," Eurythmics's "Here Comes the Rain Again," and Yeah Yeah Yeah's "Maps."
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Year of the Witch
by Races
March 27, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles indie rock band led by Wade Ryff.
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Sonik Kicks
by Paul Weller
March 27, 2012
The 11th studio album for the singer includes guest appearances from Noel Gallagher and Blur's Graham Coxon.
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Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now
by Justin Townes Earle
March 26, 2012
Skylar Wilson helped coproduce Justin Townes Earle's Memphis soul-influenced fifth album.
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Urstan
by Alasdair Roberts
March 26, 2012
Alasdair Roberts and Mairi Morrison collaborated on the album of traditional Gaelic songs for Ceol’s Craic, a Gaelic arts center in Glasgow.
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MDNA
by Madonna
March 26, 2012
Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. guest on Madonna's 12th studio album that includes production from Martin Solveig, Benny Benassi, and William Orbit, who also worked on 1998's Ray of Light.
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Rocket Juice & the Moon
by Rocket Juice & the Moon
March 26, 2012
After much delay due to their other projects, Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea, and Tony Allen's super group formed in 2008 finally releases its debut album featuring guest appearances by Erykah Badu, Fatoumata Diawara, M.anifest, M3nsa, and Cheick Tidiane Seck.
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The Tel Aviv Session
by Toure-Raichel Collective
March 26, 2012
Guitarist Vieux Farka Touré and Israeli keyboard player Idan Raichel team up for this improvised session with Israeli bassist Yossi Fine and Malian percussionist Souleymane Kane on calabash.
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Kids in the Street
by The All-American Rejects
March 26, 2012
The fourth album for the alternative rock band from Oklahoma was produced by Greg Wells.
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The Silicone Veil
by Susanne Sundfør
March 26, 2012
Already number one in her home country, the fifth release from the Norwegian singer-songwriter was produced by Lars Horntvedt.
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Busting Visions
by Zeus
March 26, 2012
This is the second album from the Canadian indie rock band led by Broken Social Scene singer-songwriter Jason Collett.
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Sentenced to Life
by Black Breath
March 26, 2012
The Seattle heavy metal band's second album was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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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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