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The Joshua Tree [30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition]
by U2
June 2, 2017
The 1987 album from the Irish rock band is reissued and remastered with a live recording of the 1987 Madison Square Garden concert. The Super Deluxe Edition adds a disc of B-sides/rare tracks from the album's original recording sessions; a disc of 2017 remixes from Flood, Daniel Lanois, Jacknife Lee, Steve Lillywhite and St Francis Hotel; and an 84-page hardback book photos shot by The Edge during the original Mojave Desert photo session in 1986.
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Hopeless Fountain Kingdom
by Halsey
June 2, 2017
The second full-length release for the alternative pop artist features guest appearances from Cashmere Cat, Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui and Migos' Quavo.
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To Syria with Love
by Omar Souleyman
June 2, 2017
The third full-length release for the Syrian artist features more elements from electronic and techno music.
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Theory of Colours
by Dauwd
June 2, 2017
This is the debut full-length for the Berlin-based electronic artist was influenced by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Terry Riley, Raymond Scott, and German Krautrock.
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Towards Language
by Arve Henriksen
June 2, 2017
The ninth full-length solo release for the Norwegian trumpeter under his name was recorded live in a studio.
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The Fifth State of Consciousness
by Peaking Lights
June 2, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the husband-and-wife duo of Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis was produced by Coyes.
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Is This the Life We Really Want?
by Roger Waters
June 2, 2017
The first solo rock release for the Pink Floyd co-founder in 25 years was produced by Nigel Godrich.
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Last Young Renegade
by All Time Low
June 2, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the pop-punk band features a guest appearance from Tegan and Sara.
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Two Parts Viper
by '68
June 2, 2017
The second full-length release for the rock duo of Josh Scogin (formerly of The Chariot and Norma Jean) and Michael McClellan was produced with Matt Goldman.
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Thankful Villages, Vol. 2
by Darren Hayman
June 2, 2017
The second of a planned trilogy of songs about British villages that lost no soldiers in World War I by the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Fairport Convention’s Judy Dyble.
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Waiting on a Song
by Dan Auerbach
June 2, 2017
The Ohio native (now based in Nashville) worked with such artists as Pat McLaughlin, John Prine, Jerry Douglas, Duane Eddy, Gene Chrisman and Bobby Wood of the Memphis Boys for his second solo release.
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Home Counties
by Saint Etienne
June 2, 2017
The first new release in five years for the British alternative dance trio was co-produced by Shawn Lee.
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I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone
by Chastity Belt
June 2, 2017
The third full-length release for the Seattle indie rock band led by Julia Shapiro was recorded in Portland, Oregon with producer Matthew Simms.
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Somersault
by Beach Fossils
June 2, 2017
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Dustin Payseur features guest appearances from Cities Aviv and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell.
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Modern English Decoration
by Ulrika Spacek
June 2, 2017
The second full-length release for the British alternative rock band led by Rhys Edwards was recorded and mixed at their house.
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Wild Imagination
by Sweet Baboo
June 2, 2017
This is the sixth full-length release for the Stephen Black solo project.
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Distractions
by Ikonika
June 2, 2017
The third full-length studio release for the London electronic music producer features guest appearances by Andrea Galaxy, Jammz, Jessy Lanza, and Sweyn J.
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Peasant
by Richard Dawson
June 2, 2017
The lives of those who lived during the early middle ages in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Bryneich is the concept behind the sixth full-length solo release for British singer-songwriter.
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My Love Divine Degree
by Cody ChesnuTT
June 2, 2017
The first full-length release in five years for the R&B/soul artist was produced with Twilite Tone (aka Anthony Khan) and features a guest appearance by Raphael Saadiq.
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The Age of Anxiety
by Pixx
June 2, 2017
The debut full-length release for British alternative singer-songwriter Hannah Rodgers features production from Dan Carey.
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Gone Now
by Bleachers
June 2, 2017
The second full-length release for the Jack Antonoff solo project was influenced by the death of sister from brain cancer and features guest appearances from Sam Dew, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lorde, and Julia Michaels.
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Witness
by Benjamin Booker
June 2, 2017
The second full-length release for the New Orleans blues/garage rock singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Cohen and features a guest appearance from Mavis Staples.
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City of No Reply
by Amber Coffman
June 2, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for the ex-member of Dirty Projectors was produced partly by David Longstreth.
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Sugar at the Gate
by TOPS
June 2, 2017
The third full-length release for the Montreal indie pop band was recorded in a former brothel in the Los Angeles area.
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The Guillotine
by Hey Colossus
June 2, 2017
The 10th full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Ben Turner and Part Chimp’s Tim Cedar.
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Kids In The Street
by Justin Townes Earle
May 26, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis.
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Different Days
by The Charlatans UK
May 26, 2017
The 13th full-length studio release for the British indie rock band features contributions from such artists as Sharon Horgan, Johnny Marr, Stephen Morris, Anton Newcombe, Ian Rankin, Kurt Wagner, and Paul Weller.
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The Following Mountain
by Sam Amidon
May 26, 2017
The first album of original compositions by the folk artist was produced by Leo Abrahams and features a guest by Milford Graves.
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DropTopWop [Mixtape]
by Gucci Mane
May 26, 2017
The latest mixtape from the Atlanta rapper was produced by Metro Boomin and features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Offset, Rick Ross, and Young Dolph.
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Diversions Vol. 4: The Songs and Poems of Molly Drake
by The Unthanks
May 26, 2017
The folk group's fourth full-length album features interpretations of the songs Molly Drake recorded in the 1950s (and released in 2013) with readings of her poems by her daughter, Gabrielle Drake.
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True to Self
by Bryson Tiller
May 26, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the Kentucky-based R&B/hip-hop artist features production from Boi-1da, Frank Dukes, Hollywood Hot Sauce, Illmind, NES, Soundz, T-Minus, and Teddy Walton.
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The Amazons
by The Amazons
May 26, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Matt Thomson was produced by Catherine Marks.
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Outside the Echo Chamber
by Coldcut
May 26, 2017
The debut collaboration between Coldcut and Adrian Sherwood features guest appearances from Ce'cile, Chezidek, Elan, Hamsika Iyer, Roots Manuva, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Junior Reid, and Rholin X.
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A World of Masks
by The Heliocentrics
May 26, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the British psychedelic jazz collective features the vocals of Barbora Patkova.
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Resin Pockets
by Crescent
May 26, 2017
The first new release in a decade for the British indie pop group led by Matt Jones was recorded partially outdoors.
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Small Town [Live]
by Bill Frisell
May 26, 2017
The debut full-length release of the collaboration of Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan was recorded live at New York City's Village Vanguard.
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [50th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Version]
by The Beatles
May 26, 2017
The reissue of the British rock band's eighth studio release features Giles Martin's new stereo album remix, sourced from the original, mono mix from the four-track masters. The deluxe edition also includes a second CD containing Martin's stereo mixes for "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," plus previously unreleased alternate takes for all the album's 13 tracks. The Special Collector's Anniversary Edition adds another CD of additional recordings from the studio sessions, a CD of the remastered original mono mixes of the album, a DVD and Blu-ray with 5.1 surround/high resolution audio mixes of the album, "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," 4K restored original promotional films for "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Penny Lane," and "A Day In The Life," the restored 1992 documentary film "The Making of Sgt. Pepper," and a 144-page hardcover book.
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Truth, Liberty & Soul: Live in NYC: The Complete 1982 NPR Jazz Alive! Recording
by Jaco Pastorius
May 26, 2017
The complete recording of the jazz bass guitarist and his Word of Mouth Big Band at George Wein's Kool Jazz Festival at New York City's Avery Fisher Hall on June 27, 1982 includes 40 minutes of additional music that was not aired on NPR's Jazz Alive! program. An 100-page liner book features essays, interviews and photos.
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Black Laden Crown
by Danzig
May 26, 2017
The 11th full-length studio release for the metal band features four different drummers (Joey Castillo, Johnny Kelly, Karl Rockfist and Dirk Verbeuren).
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Leftism 22 [Reissue]
by Leftfield
May 26, 2017
The remastered resissue of the British house group's debut features an additional CD of remixes by such artists as Adrian Sherwood, Ben Sims, Skream, Voiski, and Zomby.
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Teenage Emotions
by Lil Yachty
May 26, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from Diplo, Evander Griiim, Grace, Migos, Stefflon Don, and YG.
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World Be Gone
by Erasure
May 19, 2017
The 17th full-length studio release for the synthpop duo was said to be inspired by the current political climate in the UK and US.
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Spin
by Tigers Jaw
May 19, 2017
Produced by Will Yip, the fifth full-length release for the Pennsylvania rock band shrunken down from a five-piece into a duo that consists of Ben Walsh and Brianna Collins.
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Singles [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Deluxe Edition]
by Various Artists
May 19, 2017
The remastered soundtrack to the 1992 film includes music heard/seen in the film that were not included in the original soundtrack release as well as demos and early versions of songs from such artists as Chris Cornell, Mudhoney and Paul Westerberg.
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You're Welcome
by Wavves
May 19, 2017
The sixth full-length release for Nathan Williams-led band features influences from 1950s doo-wop, Cambodian pop, and South American '70's psychedelia.
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Manic Revelations
by Pokey LaFarge
May 19, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter and his band was self-produced with additional production from Tony Hoffer.
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Life After Youth
by Land of Talk
May 19, 2017
Produced by John Agnello, the third full-length release for the indie rock band led by Elizabeth Powell was written while taking care of her father and features a guest appearance from Sharon Van Etten.
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Neva Left
by Snoop Dogg
May 19, 2017
The 15th full-length studio release fro the rapper features guest appearances by B-Real, BADBADNOTGOOD, Big Bub, Big Tray Deee, Devin the Dude, DJ Battlecat, K CAMP, Kaytranada, Wiz Khalifa, KRS-One, Method Man, Nef The Pharaoh, October London, Redman, Rick Ross, Stresmatic, Teena Marie, Too $hort, and Charlie Wilson.
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Rocket
by (Sandy) Alex G
May 19, 2017
The eighth full-length release is the first under the expanded name for the Philadelphia-based artist previously known as Alex G.
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One More Light
by Linkin Park
May 19, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the rock band features guest appearances from Kiiara, Pusha T and Stormzy.
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Stubborn Persistent Illusions
by Do Make Say Think
May 19, 2017
The first new release in eight years for the Canadian instrumental post-rock band was self-produced and mixed.
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Green Twins
by Nick Hakim
May 19, 2017
The debut full-length release for the New York City-based artist was recorded over a three year period with guest appearances from Jesse & Forever and Onyx Collective.
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Black Origami
by Jlin
May 19, 2017
The second full-length release for the electronic producer features contributions from William Basinski, Dope Saint Jude, Fawkes, and Holly Herndon.
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Party
by Aldous Harding
May 19, 2017
The second full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by John Parish.
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Dirty Pictures, Pt. 1
by Low Cut Connie
May 19, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band is its first without drummer Dan Finnemore with pianist Adam Weiner taking over lead vocals.
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Shake the Shudder
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
May 19, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the dance-punk band was produced by Patrick Ford.
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The Witch
by Pumarosa
May 19, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British psychedelic-pop band led by Isabel Munoz-Newsome was produced by Dan Carey.
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Luke Vibert Presents UK Garave, Vol. 1
by Luke Vibert
May 19, 2017
The latest release for the British electronic artist features tracks that reflect the 90s dance rave scene.
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The King & I
by Faith Evans and the Notorious B.I.G.
May 19, 2017
Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Lil' Kim, Mama Wallace (Biggie's mother), Snoop Dogg, Styles P, and Jamal Woolard are some of the guests on the Faith Evans album that integrate some of the late rapper's material from previously released tracks into the 25-track release.
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Mogoya
by Oumou Sangaré
May 19, 2017
The first new release in eight years for the Malian artist features a guest appearance from Tony Allen and was produced by A.l.b.e.r.t.
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Soulfire
by Little Steven
May 19, 2017
The sixth full-length solo release for E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt was recorded in six weeks.
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She-Devils
by She-Devils
May 19, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Montreal indie pop duo of Kyle Jukka and Audrey Ann Boucher.
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The Cure
by Stevie Parker
May 19, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Jimmy Hogarth and mixed by David Wrench.
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Stop Mute Defeat
by White Hills
May 19, 2017
The latest release for the New York-based psych-rock duo of Dave W. and Ego Sensation was mixed by Martin Bisi.
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Move Upstairs
by The Como Mamas
May 19, 2017
The latest release for the Mississippi gospel trio of Ester Mae Wilbourn, Angela Taylor, and her sister Della Daniels features backing from the Glorifiers Band.
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1000 Can Die
by King Ayisoba
May 19, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Ghanaian artist features guest appearances from Steven Anah, Atinbila, Big Gad, Wanlov da Kubolor, Orlando Julius, M3nsa, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sakuto Yongo, Zea and Zenabu.
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What's So Funny About Peace Love and Los Straitjackets
by Los Straitjackets
May 19, 2017
Produced by Neil Brockbank, the Nashville instrumental rock group reinterpret 13 of Nick Lowe's songs as instrumentals.
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BMX Bandits Forever
by BMX Bandits
May 19, 2017
The 10th full-length release for the Scottish indie pop band led by Duglas T. Stewart features a guest appearances from Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe.
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Sweet Kind of Blue
by Emily Barker
May 19, 2017
The third solo release for the Australian singer-songwriter was produced by Matt Ross-Spang.
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Reaching Into Infinity
by DragonForce
May 19, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the British metal group is its first with new drummer Gee Anzalone and was produced by Jens Bogren.
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Play What They Want
by Man Forever
May 19, 2017
The third release for the John Colpitts project features guest appearances by Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Nick Hallett, Trans Am's Phil Manley, Quince Contemporary Vocal Ensemble, TIGUE, and Yo La Tengo.
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Burials in Several Earths
by Radiophonic Workshop
May 19, 2017
The first new release in 32 years for the surviving members of the ensemble that began as the BBC's in-house musicians.
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Nektyr
by Demen
May 19, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Swedish artist Irma Orm.
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Modern Kosmology
by Jane Weaver
May 19, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Goths
by The Mountain Goats
May 19, 2017
The 16th full-length release for the John Darnielle indie project features no guitars and was produced by Brandon Eggleston.
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Modern Pressure
by Daniel Romano
May 19, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was recorded in a cabin in Sweden.
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A Kind Revolution
by Paul Weller
May 12, 2017
The 13th full-length solo studio release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with Jan "Stan" Kybert and features guest appearances from PP Arnold, Madeleine Bell, Boy George, The Strypes' guitarist Josh McClorey, and Soft Machine's Robert Wyatt.
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Powerplant
by Girlpool
May 12, 2017
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles duo of Harmony Tividad and Cleo Tucker was recorded and mixed by Drew Fischer.
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Super Natural
by Jim Jones & The Righteous Mind
May 12, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British rock band that formed after the break-up of The Jim Jones Revue includes Jim Jones, Gavin Jay, Phil Martini, Mal Troon, and Matt Millership.
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Pageant
by Pwr Bttm
May 12, 2017
The second full-length release for the pop-punk duo of Liv Bruce and Ben Hopkinsfeatures horns and contributions from Kiley Lotz of Petal, Alex and Noah from Diet Cig, as well as Ben's mother.
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DREAMCAR
by DREAMCAR
May 12, 2017
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between AFI's Davey Havok with No Doubt members Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal, and Adrian Young was produced by Tim Pagnotta.
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Common Sense
by J Hus
May 12, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Mist, Mo Stack, and Tiggs Da Author.
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Colter Wall
by Colter Wall
May 12, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was was produced by David Cobb.
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Endless Summer
by Sóley
May 12, 2017
The third full-length release for the Icelandic artist was written over a year with Albert Finnbogason.
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Bloom
by Machine Gun Kelly
May 12, 2017
The third full-length release for the Cleveland rapper third LP Bloom features guest appearances from James Arthur, Camila Cabello, Quavo, Hailee Steinfeld and Ty Dolla $ign.
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The Bob's Burgers Music Album [Original Television Soundtrack]
by Original Soundtrack
May 12, 2017
The soundtrack to the Fox animated comedy features songs from the first 107 episodes as well as five exclusive cover songs performed by Lapsley, The National, St. Vincent, and Stephin Merritt of Magnetic Fields.
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Kickin Child: Lost Columbia Album 1965
by Dion
May 12, 2017
Shelved by Columbia Records, the "lost" album of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter that was recorded with producer Tom Wilson is finally released in its entirety (many tracks were released as singles and in compilations over the years).
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Rosewood Almanac
by Will Stratton
May 12, 2017
The fifth release and the first major label full-length album for the New York-based singer-songwriter.
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Sing It High, Sing It Low: Tumbleweed Records 1971-1973
by Various Artists
May 12, 2017
A collection of 10 songs from the Denver label of Larry Ray and Bill Szymczyk released in the 1970s.
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Dorothy
by Diagrams
May 12, 2017
The third full length release for Sam Genders is a collaboration with 90-year-old poet Dorothy Trogdon.
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II
by L.A. Takedown
May 12, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the seven-piece band led by Aaron M. Olson.
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White Knight
by Todd Rundgren
May 12, 2017
The latest release for the Philadelphia producer/singer-songwriter features guest appearances by Moe Berg, John Boutte, Dam Funk, Donald Fagen (of Steely Dan), Daryl Hall, Michael Holman, Bettye LaVette, Trent Reznor, Robyn, Atticus Ross, Joe Satriani, Bobby Strickland, Joe Walsh (of The Eagles), and KK Watson.
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Don't Give Up on Love
by Don Bryant
May 12, 2017
The first full-length release of original songs in decades for the Memphis soul singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Bomar and Bruce Watson.
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Harry Styles
by Harry Styles
May 12, 2017
The debut solo release for the former One Direction band member was produced with Jeff Bhasker.
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Welcome Home
by Zac Brown Band
May 12, 2017
The fifth full-length studio release for the country band was produced by Dave Cobb.
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After Laughter
by Paramore
May 12, 2017
The fifth full-length studio release for the pop band led by Hayley Williams was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen and band guitarist, Taylor York.
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Pollinator
by Blondie
May 5, 2017
The 11th full-length studio release for the rock band led by Debbie Harry features contributions from such artists as Laurie Anderson, The Gregory Brothers, Dev Hynes, Joan Jett, Sia, Dave Sitek, and Nick Valensi.
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Pools of Light
by Jessica Moss
May 5, 2017
This is the debut full-length solo release for the violinist who also is a member of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.
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I Can Feel the Night Around Me
by Nightlands
May 5, 2017
This is the third full-length release for the solo project of The War On Drugs' bassist Dave Hartley.
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United States of Horror
by Ho99o9
May 5, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based punk/hip-hop duo of of Yeti Bones and The OGM.
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