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The Russian Wilds
by Howlin Rain
February 14, 2012
The third full-length album for the San Francisco rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
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I Will Set You Free
by Barry Adamson
February 14, 2012
The former member of Magazine and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds releases his 10th solo album.
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Patience (After Sebald)
by The Caretaker
February 14, 2012
Leyland Kirby used Austrian composer Franz Schubert's music to create the soundtrack to Grant Lee's film of the same name.
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With Love
by Rosie Thomas
February 14, 2012
Pedro the Lion 's Blake Wescott and David Bazan, Sam Beam of Iron & Wine, and Jen Wood are guests on the singer-songwriter's sixth full-length release that was written after she battled a thyroid disorder for two years.
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We Will Always Be
by Windy & Carl
February 14, 2012
The husband-and-wife duo of Carl Hultgren and Windy Weber release their eighth album that began as a solo album by Carl to be a Valentine's Day present to Windy.
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Grand Hotel
by The Explorers Club
February 14, 2012
Leading up to Grand Hotel, the South Carolina rock band's second full-length album, the group released three EPs in 2011 named The Californian, Carolina, and the New Yorker Suites.
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Kindred [EP]
by Burial
February 14, 2012
The three-track EP for the electronic artist runs just over 30 minutes long, with two tracks running over 11 minutes in length.
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The Narrow Garden
by Eyvind Kang
February 14, 2012
The latest release from Eyvind Kang features influences from eastern music.
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Vienna Blue
by Tin Man
February 14, 2012
Techno producer Johan Auvinen's latest album as Tin Man muses on his feelings about Austria.
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Form & Control
by The Phenomenal Handclap Band
February 14, 2012
This is the second studio full-length album for the New York collective.
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Give You the Ghost
by Poliça
February 14, 2012
The debut album for the band that includes members of Gayngs was written in month and produced with Jim Eno of Spoon.
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Phedre
by Phedre
February 14, 2012
This is the debut album for the collaboration between Hooded Fang's Daniel Lee and April Aliermo and Airick Woodhead of Doldrums.
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The Promise
by Mitch Ryder
February 13, 2012
The first release in the US since 1983 from Mitch Ryder, the singer best known for the song Devil With a Blue Dress On, was produced by Don Was.
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Biokinetics [Reissue]
by Porter Ricks
February 13, 2012
The reissue of the 1996 dance album from the duo of Thomas Koner and sound engineer Andy Mellwig.
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A Eulogy for the Damned
by Orange Goblin
February 13, 2012
The British metal band returns with its first album since 2007's Healing Through Fire.
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The Pines
by Phantom Limb
February 13, 2012
The second studio album for the British country soul group led by Yolanda Quartey was produced by Marc Ford of The Black Crowes.
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Hive Mind
by Ital
February 13, 2012
Mi Ami's Daniel Martin-McCormicks releases a five-track album of house music under the name Ital for Planet Mu.
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Golden Horns: Best of Boban & Marko Markovic Orkesta
by Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra
February 9, 2012
The best-of collection of the Serbian father and son brass band.
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Blues Funeral
by Mark Lanegan
February 7, 2012
The seventh Mark Lanegan Band album features guest appearances by Josh Homme, Greg Dulli, Jack Irons, and Alain Johannes.
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The Search Engine
by DJ Food
February 7, 2012
Strictly Kev releases the first full-length DJ Food release in more than 10 years.
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The Singles
by Goldfrapp
February 7, 2012
Two new songs are included on this collection of some of Goldfrapp's biggest singles.
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Tramp
by Sharon Van Etten
February 7, 2012
The third album for the singer-songwriter was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner, who also guests on the release with fellow band member Bryce Dessner, Julianna Barwick, Zach Condon of Beirut, Matt Barrick of The Walkmen, and Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak.
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Temple Beautiful
by Chuck Prophet
February 7, 2012
San Francisco, the hometown for the country rock singer-songwriter, was the inspiration behind Chuck Prophet's 10th studio album.
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No One Can Ever Know
by The Twilight Sad
February 7, 2012
The third album from the indie rock Scottish trio was produced with Andrew Weatherall.
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Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon)
by Air
February 7, 2012
The French duo expand on the score they created for the restoration of Georges Melies' silent short film Le Voyage dans la Lune in this full-length soundtrack.
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Paralytic Stalks
by Of Montreal
February 7, 2012
The latest album for indie group Of Montreal was recorded with a group of session musicians at Kevin Barnes' studio in Athens, Georgia.
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Be the Void
by Dr. Dog
February 7, 2012
Dr. Dog officially adds Dimitri Manos to the band for its live tracked seventh album coproduced with Nathan Sabatino.
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Onwards to the Wall [EP]
by A Place to Bury Strangers
February 7, 2012
The latest EP for A Place to Bury Strangers was mixed, recorded, and produced by the New York rock band.
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A Different Kind of Truth
by Van Halen
February 7, 2012
The first album from Van Halen in 14 years sees the band reunited with David Lee Roth.
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Blondes
by Blondes
February 7, 2012
The debut album for the Brooklyn electronic duo of Zach Steinman and Sam Haar includes three previously released tracks.
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Six Cups of Rebel
by Lindstrøm
February 7, 2012
The Norwegian electronic producer's latest release is the first album to include his own vocals.
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Ten$ion
by Die Antwoord
February 7, 2012
The South African trio releases its second studio album on its own label, Zef Recordz, after leaving Interscope over the direction of its music.
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Ester
by Trailer Trash Tracys
February 7, 2012
The debut full-length release for the British quartet was self-recorded by the band.
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Go Fly a Kite
by Ben Kweller
February 7, 2012
The fifth solo album for the Texas-based singer is his first on his own label, The Noise Company.
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Home
by Dierks Bentley
February 7, 2012
Dierks Bentley returns to traditional country music with his sixth studio album after giving bluegrass a try on his 2010 release, Up On The Ridge.
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Barchords
by Bahamas
February 7, 2012
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen releases his second album of guitar-centric music.
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Scars & Stories
by The Fray
February 7, 2012
The third full-length album for the Colorado alternative rock band was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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Earth Has Doors [EP]
by Wymond Miles
February 7, 2012
The debut solo album for the Fresh & Only band member is an exploration of the conflict between the modern materialistic world and the greater meaning of the world.
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Snakeoil
by Tim Berne
February 7, 2012
Manfred Eicher produced the first album on ECM for saxophonist Tim Berne and his trio of musicians: Oscar Noriega, Matt Mitchell, and Ches Smith.
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Bruiser
by The Duke Spirit
February 7, 2012
The third album for the British indie rock band was produced by Andrew Scheps.
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The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons: Live from The Union Chapel, London (Diversions Vol.1)
by The Unthanks
February 7, 2012
The British folk group releases an album of live recorded covers of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons songs.
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Kisses on the Bottom
by Paul McCartney
February 7, 2012
Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, and Diana Krall contributed to Paul McCartney's collection of classic vocal standards produced by Tommy LiPuma.
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Better Luck Next Life
by Royal Baths
February 6, 2012
The garage punk rock band moved from San Francisco to Brooklyn for its second album.
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The Megaphonic Thrift
by The Megaphonic Thrift
February 6, 2012
The second full-length release from the Norwegian indie rock group includes Richard Myklebust of Stereo21 and Young Dreams, Linn Frokedal and Njal Clementsen of Low Frequency in Stereo, and Fredrik Vogsborg of Casiokids and Young Dreams.
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Bones
by Young Guns
February 6, 2012
The second album for the British alternative rock band was produced by Dan Weller.
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A Brief Crack of Light
by Therapy?
February 6, 2012
The 13th album for the metal band from Northern Ireland was produced by Adam Sinclair and the band.
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Blue Moon: The New York Session
by Ahmad Jamal
February 6, 2012
Jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal pays tribute to some of his favorite Broadway, Hollywood, and Great American Songbook classic songs.
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Format
by Pet Shop Boys
February 6, 2012
The second collection of B-sides from the Pet Shop Boys includes 38 songs from 1996-2009.
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Planet High School
by Mux Mool
February 6, 2012
This is the second full-length album of self-described instrumental hip-hop from the Brooklyn-based electronic producer Brian Lindgren.
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New Epoch
by Goth Trad
February 6, 2012
This is the fourth solo album for the Japanese dubstep artist, Takeaki Maruyama.
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Have Some Faith in Magic
by Errors
January 31, 2012
The Scottish post-rock quartet aim for a pop sound on its third full-length album
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Clay Class
by Prinzhorn Dance School
January 31, 2012
Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn's follow-up to their self-titled debut continues their sparse indie rock sound.
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Hospitality
by Hospitality
January 31, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn indie pop band includes some tracks from its 2008 EP of the same name.
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Ringo 2012
by Ringo Starr
January 31, 2012
Ringo Starr's self-produced 17th solo album features such guests artists as Michael Bradford, Charlie Haden, Richard Page, Van Dyke Parks, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dave Stewart, Benmont Tench, Joe Walsh, Don Was, and Edgar Winter.
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Hellfire
by Joe Louis Walker
January 31, 2012
The latest blues album from Joe Louis Walker was produced by Tom Hambridge.
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Making Mirrors
by Gotye
January 31, 2012
Kimbra guests on the single "Somebody That I Used To Know" from the first album in five years from the Belgian-Australian Wally De Backer as Gotye.
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Unlock Your Mind
by The Soul Rebels
January 31, 2012
The eight-piece ensemble based in New Orleans mixes jazz, R&B, funk, rap, and brass band music on its debut release.
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Voices from the Lake
by Voices from the Lake
January 31, 2012
Italian DJ/producers Donato Dozzy and Neel collaborated on this ambient techno release.
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Queen of the Wave
by Pepe Deluxe
January 31, 2012
The fourth album for the duo from Finland is based on a 19th-century novel about Atlantis.
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The Great Fire
by Bleeding Through
January 31, 2012
The seventh studio for the Orange County metalcore band produced by Mick Kenney of Anaal Nathrakh.
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Mirrorwriting
by Jamie Woon
January 31, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British R&B singer who graduated from the same infamous Brit School as Adele and Amy Winehouse was produced with Will Bevan (aka Burial) and Royce Wood, Jr.
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Weekends
by Pacific UV
January 31, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Athens, Georgia, indie pop band tells the story of someone using drugs to stop the pain he or she feels after the end of a relationship.
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Purple Naked Ladies
by The Internet
January 31, 2012
The debut disc for the duo of Odd Future DJ Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians incorporates jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
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Modern Jester
by Aaron Dilloway
January 31, 2012
Formerly of the experimental band Wolf Eyes, Aaron Dilloway's debut solo release is a concept album that took three years to complete.
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Audience of One
by Oren Ambarchi
January 31, 2012
The latest album from the Australian musician includes Knots, a 33-minute song.
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Hello Cruel World
by Gretchen Peters
January 31, 2012
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter's ninth album features Rodney Crowell as a guest singer.
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Out of Frequency
by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour
January 31, 2012
The Danish duo's follow-up to its 2009 debut Fruit is another collection of dance-pop music.
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Lilacs & Champagne
by Lilacs & Champagne
January 31, 2012
The debut album for the side project by Alex Hall and Emil Amos of Grails features instrumental music from a wide variety of genres, including rap, 1970s soundtracks, and electronic music.
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Nature Experiments
by The Big Sleep
January 31, 2012
This is the third full-length album for the Brooklyn indie rock duo of Danny Barria and Sonya Balchandani.
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Old Ideas
by Leonard Cohen
January 31, 2012
The first new album from the Canadian singer-songwriter in eight years includes production work by Patrick Leonard, Ed Sanders, Dino Soldo, and Anjani Thomas.
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Be Strong
by The 2 Bears
January 31, 2012
Originally proposed as a three-piece with Metronomy's Joe Mount, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and Raf Daddy went ahead with the idea without Mount to become The 2 Bears. After three EPs, the duo releases its debut full-length of original songs.
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Lineage
by Shigeto
January 31, 2012
The eight track instrumental album from Zach Saginaw is his fifth under the pseudonym Shigeto.
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Let It Burn
by Ruthie Foster
January 31, 2012
The Austin singer-songwriter releases an album of gospel, folk, R&B, and rock covers, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, William Bell, Ike Stubblefield, and members of the Funky Meters as guests.
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The Hangman Tree
by Laura J. Martin
January 31, 2012
The flutist's debut album includes xylophones, mandolins, and flutes, and features guest appearances by Buck 65 and Euros Childs.
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Rad Times Xpress IV
by Black Bananas
January 31, 2012
Jennifer Herrema returns with RTX's Nadav Eisenman, Brian Mckinley, Kurt Midness, and Jaimo Welch under the name Black Bananas.
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Born to Die
by Lana Del Rey
January 31, 2012
The full-length debut for the New York singer features the single Video Games, which appeared on the CW TV series Ringer.
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Like a Fire That Consumes All Before It...
by Adam Arcuragi
January 31, 2012
This is the third full-length release from the indie singer-songwriter based in Philadelphia.
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Les Voyages de l'ame
by Alcest
January 31, 2012
The French black metal band led by Neige releases its third album.
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Feel the Sound
by Imperial Teen
January 31, 2012
The San Francisco indie band Imperial Teen returns to release its fifth studio album five years after its 2007 album, The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band.
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Keep Your Dreams
by Canyons
January 31, 2012
This is the debut release for the Sydney-based duo of Leo Holiday and Ryan Grieve.
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And Never Ending Nights
by Loops of Your Heart
January 31, 2012
Alex Willner's debut album for his solo project, Loops of Your Heart, features synth-based electronic music.
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Invicta
by Hit the Lights
January 31, 2012
The punk-pop band's third full-length album was produced by Machine and Mike Sapone.
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Django Django
by Django Django
January 30, 2012
This is the debut release for the indie London-based quartet that began at an Edinburgh art school.
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Marcata
by The Minutes
January 30, 2012
This is the debut album for the Irish rock trio.
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Portico Quartet
by Portico Quartet
January 30, 2012
The third album for the British jazz band incorporates electronic elements to its sound.
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No Selfish Heart
by Rick Redbeard
January 28, 2012
The debut solo release for The Phantom Band frontman Rick Anthony was recorded in Scotland at his parent's house and his apartment.
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City of Vultures
by Rise to Remain
January 24, 2012
This is the debut album for the British metal band led by Austin Dickinson, the son of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson.
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Colours
by Graffiti6
January 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length album from the duo of singer Jamie Scott and producer Tommy D.
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Seasons of My Soul
by Rumer
January 24, 2012
The debut release for British singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Brown.
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Dark Adrenaline
by Lacuna Coil
January 24, 2012
The sixth studio album for the Italian metal band includes a cover of R.E.M.'s Losing My Religion and was produced by Don Gilmore.
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1966
by Karen Dalton
January 24, 2012
These home recordings were taped in 1966 when folk singer Karen Dalton and her husband Richard Tucker were in Colorado.
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The Second Three Years
by Frank Turner
January 24, 2012
This is a second compilation of B-sides and live recordings from 2009-2011 from the folk and punk singer.
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Sinners Never Sleep
by You Me at Six
January 24, 2012
The third album for the rock band from England was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
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Live in Japan
by Glen Campbell
January 24, 2012
This is the CD and US release of the live recording of Glen Campbell's concert in Japan on May 29, 1975 that was a Japanese-only release until now.
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Lights Out
by Big Deal
January 24, 2012
The debut album for the duo of American-born Kacey Underwood and London-native Alice Costelloe was coproduced with Dean Reid.
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What Happened to the La Las
by moe.
January 24, 2012
John Travis produces the first album on the Sugar Hill label for the jam band.
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Clear Heart Full Eyes
by Craig Finn
January 24, 2012
The debut solo album of The Hold Steady's Craig Finn includes elements of country music.
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La Grande
by Laura Gibson
January 24, 2012
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was inspired in part by the town of La Grande, Oregon.
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Sparrowmania!
by Mighty Sparrow
January 24, 2012
The two-disc set collects songs recorded from the late 1960s to 1970s by Trinidad's "Calypso King of the World."
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Bangarang [EP]
by Skrillex
January 24, 2012
From First to Last's Sonny Moore releases his fourth EP of brostep, a subgenre of dubstep.
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