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Jackie [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Mica Levi
December 16, 2016
The second soundtrack for the Micachu & the Shapes' band leader is the score for Pablo Larrain's film about Jacqueline Kennedy after the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
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New Start
by Taso
December 16, 2016
The seven-track release from the Teklife DJ/producer features guest appearances from DJ Earl, DJ Manny, DJ Rashad, DJ Spinn, DJ Taye, DJ Tre, and Gant-Man.
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Africa Express Presents: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians [Live]
by The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians
December 16, 2016
The live recording includes former members of the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music, Damon Albarn, Bashy, Julia Holter, Eslam Jawaad, Seckou Keita, Bu Kolthoum, Bassekou Kouyaté, Malikah, Noura Mint Seymali, Rachid Taha, Mounir Troudi, Paul Weller, and Faia Younan.
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Do What Thou Wilt.
by Ab-Soul
December 9, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from Bas, BR3, Da$h, JaVonté, Kokane, Mac Miller, Teedra Moses, Punch, Rapsody, ScHoolboy Q, SZA, and Zacari.
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Action Time Vision: A Story of Independent U.K. Punk 1976-1979 [Box Set]
by Various Artists
December 9, 2016
The four-disc box set features 111 early punk rock tracks released in the United Kingdom on indie and homegrown labels.
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Fabric 91
by Nina Kraviz
December 9, 2016
The latest release in the mix series from the London club features 41 tracks mixed by the Siberian DJ.
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Valuables
by Enemies
December 9, 2016
This is the third and final release for the Irish post-rock band.
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Peace Trail
by Neil Young
December 9, 2016
Recorded over four days, the 37th full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features Jim Keltner on drums and Paul Bushnell on bass.
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Singles: The Definitive 45's Collection
by Sun Ra
December 9, 2016
The three-disc compilation of the 45 RPM singles released between 1952-1961 from the jazz artist.
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Valere Aude
by Romans
December 9, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the techno duo of Gunnar Haslam and Johannes Auvinen (aka Tin Man).
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The Colorist & Emiliana Torrini [Live]
by Emilíana Torrini
December 9, 2016
The collaboration between Colorist Orchestra and the Emiliana Torrini feature nine of Torrini's songs plus two new tracks.
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The Rest Is Scenery
by Richard Youngs
December 9, 2016
Each song on the British multi-instrumentalist's latest release was based on a single minor-guitar chord.
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4 Your Eyez Only
by J. Cole
December 9, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the North Carolina hip-hop artist includes co-production with such producers as Elite, Cardiak, Chargaux, Ron Gilmore, and Elijah Scarlett.
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Real Britannia
by Ultrasound
December 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the British indie band was self-produced.
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Oxygene 3
by Jean Michel Jarre
December 2, 2016
This is the final release for the French synth artist's Oxygène trilogy.
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Wonderland
by Demdike Stare
December 2, 2016
This is the first full-length release in five years from the British experimental electronic duo of Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker.
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Before the Dawn [Live]
by Kate Bush
December 2, 2016
The second live release for the British singer-songwriter is a three-disc album featuring songs from her her month-long residency at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
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Don't Smoke Rock
by Smoke DZA
December 2, 2016
The debut full-length collaboration between Smoke DZA and Pete Rock features guest appearances from Dave East, Mac Miller, Rick Ross, Royce da 5'9", and Wale.
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Blue and Lonesome
by The Rolling Stones
December 2, 2016
Recorded over three days, the latest full-length release of blues covers for the rock band features Eric Clapton on guitar on two tracks.
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Hamburg Demonstrations
by Peter Doherty
December 2, 2016
The second solo release for the Babyshambles/The Libertines frontman was produced by Johann Scheerer.
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Darkness and Light
by John Legend
December 2, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the multi-award-winning R&B singer-songwriter was produced by Blake Mills and features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Brittany Howard, and Miguel.
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Live at Brixton
by Public Service Broadcasting
December 2, 2016
The live two-disc release for the British alternative duo's November 2015 concert at Brixton Academy features a 13-piece choir, 5-piece string section, and a guest appearance from the Smoke Fairies.
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"Awaken, My Love!"
by Childish Gambino
December 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the hip hop artist/actor Donald Glover features influences of funk and soul music.
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The Hamilton Mixtape
by Various Artists
December 2, 2016
Songs from the Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical are sung by such artists as Ashanti, Chance The Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Andra Day, Ben Folds, Ja Rule, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Miguel, Nas, Sia, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, The Roots, Regina Spektor, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa on this album that also includes three unreleased demos.
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by Deadmau5
December 2, 2016
The Canadian electronic producer admitted on Twitter he had a love/hate thing for his eighth full-length studio release that features a guest appearance from Grabbitz.
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Vagabond Saint
by Angelina
December 2, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rupert Brown.
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Someday, Buddy
by The Trouble with Templeton
December 2, 2016
The second full-length release for the Australian alternative rock band led by Thomas Calder was produced by Matt Redlich.
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Young Death/Nightmarket [EP]
by Burial
November 30, 2016
The two-track 12” vinyl EP for the London-based electronic producer was accidentally released five days early when several were sold on Black Friday in Toronto.
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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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This Girl's in Love (A Bacharach & David Songbook)
by Rumer
November 25, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features songs written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David was recorded with her husband Rob Shirakbari and with Bacharach on piano.
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Boots No 1: The Official Revival Bootleg
by Gillian Welch
November 25, 2016
The two-disc collection produced by the singer-songwriter with David Rawlings features eight previously unreleased songs plus alternative versions, outtakes, and demos of tracks from her 1996 debut, Revival.
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Ship of Fools
by Elephant Stone
November 25, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian indie rock trio led by Rishi Dhir was produced with Marcus Paquin.
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Häxan
by Dungen
November 25, 2016
The latest release for the Swedish psychedelic rock band is a score to the oldest surviving animated feature film, 1926's "The Adventures of Prince Achmed."
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Starboy
by The Weeknd
November 25, 2016
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features guest appearances from Daft Punk, Lana Del Rey, Future, and Kendrick Lamar.
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Gunslinger
by Garth Brooks
November 25, 2016
The 10th full-length studio release for the country singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Trisha Yearwood and was produced by Mark Miller.
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Night Driver
by Busted
November 25, 2016
The first full-length release of new music from the British pop punk trio since 2004's A Present for Everyone, features a more electronic sound.
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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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Future Standards
by Howe Gelb
November 25, 2016
The latest solo release from the Giant Sand artist is a jazz-influenced album with a duet with Lonna Kelley.
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Analogue Creatures Living on an Island
by Immersion
November 25, 2016
The husband-and-wife duo of Colin Newman and Malka Spiegel return under the Immersion name for this release that includes five songs songs from their EP released in Feb 2016.
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Broken Knowz
by Jay Daniel
November 25, 2016
This is the debut full-length studio release for the Detroit techno producer.
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Last Night on the Planet
by Letherette
November 25, 2016
The second full-length release for the British duo of Richard Roberts and Andy Harber features guest appearances from Jed & Lucia, Pyramid Vritra, and Rejjie Snow.
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Pop Ambient 2017
by Various Artists
November 25, 2016
The latest of Kompakt ambient compilation was curated by the label co-founder Wolfgang Voigt.
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PC Music Volume 2
by Various Artists
November 18, 2016
The second compilation for the British pop collective features songs from such artists as Hannah Diamond, A. G. Cook, GFOTY, Danny L. Harle, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Chris Lee.
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Stand Up: The Elevated Edition [Box Set]
by Jethro Tull
November 18, 2016
The reissued stereo remix of the second full-length release for the British rock band features BBC Sessions, single mono mixes, radio spots and a recording of its concert at Stockholm Konserthurst on 9th January 1969.
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Do Easy
by Tasseomancy
November 18, 2016
The third full-length release for the Canadian band formed by twin sisters Sari and Romy Lightman features contributions from Blue Hawaii's Alex Cowan, Ryan Driver, Simone Schmidt and Brodie West.
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The Weight of These Wings
by Miranda Lambert
November 18, 2016
The 24-track release from the country singer-songwriter features songs co-written with Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Jack Ingram, Ashley Monroe, Josh Osborne, Liz Rose, and Foy Vance.
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An Odd Entrances
by Thee Oh Sees
November 18, 2016
The third release in 2016 for the rock band led by John Dwyer is a companion album to A Weird Exits featuring six tracks recorded from the same sessions.
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Out of Time [25th Anniversary Edition]
by R.E.M.
November 18, 2016
The reissued and expanded release of the seventh album for the alternative rock band features a disc of unreleased demos. The deluxe edition includes an additional disco of a live recording from a concert for West Virginia’s Mountain Stage radio show that featured Robyn Hitchcock and Billy Bragg.
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24K Magic
by Bruno Mars
November 18, 2016
The third full-length release for the R&B singer-songwriter was produced by Shampoo Press & Curl.
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Familiar Touch
by DIANA
November 18, 2016
The second full-length release for the Canadian electronic-pop trio was mixed by Chris Coady.
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Redemption
by Dawn Richard
November 18, 2016
The conclusion of the ex-Danity Kane member's Heart trilogy features a guest appearance from PJ Morton.
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Snake Pit
by Harvey Mandel
November 18, 2016
The latest solo studio release for the blues-rock guitarist who played with such artists as Canned Heat, John Mayall, and the Rolling Stones, was recorded in two days.
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Hardwired...To Self-Destruct
by Metallica
November 18, 2016
The 10th full-length studio release for the California metal band was produced by Greg Fidelman.
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The Boy Who Died Wolf
by Highly Suspect
November 18, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated Massachusetts rock trio was produced by Joel Hamilton.
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DNCE
by DNCE
November 18, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the dance-rock band led by Joe Jonas.
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All the Right Noises
by Roman Flügel
November 18, 2016
This is the third full-length solo release for the German electronic producer.
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Bamboo Diner in the Rain
by The Wave Pictures
November 18, 2016
The latest release for London-based indie rock trio features songs with influences from blues music.
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Harlequin
by Alex Izenberg
November 18, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was written over a period of five years and co-produced by Ari Balouzian and Dash LeFrancis.
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Badmotorfinger [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
by Soundgarden
November 18, 2016
The remastered and reissue of the Seattle grunge band's third full-length album features the track New Damage with Queen's Brian May; unreleased studio outtakes; and a March 1992 recording of a concert at Seattle's Paramount Theatre. The Super Deluxe version also includes a revolving Badmotorfinger icon box, DVD of the concert at the Paramount, 52-page book, a 12-inch 3D lenticular lithograph of the Badmotorfinger icon, photo cards, stickers and iron-on patch.
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A Very British Synthesizer Group: The Anthology [Deluxe Edition]
by The Human League
November 18, 2016
The compilation of the British synth-pop group's work features unreleased demos and edits, with the super deluxe version including another disc of unreleased early versions of songs plus a DVD that includes appearances on the BBC.
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Woman
by Justice
November 18, 2016
The third full-length studio release for the French electronic duo features guest appeances from Johnny Blake, Morgan Phalen of Diamond Nights, Romuald, and M. Yaman.
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Welcome To Sideways
by Simian Mobile Disco
November 11, 2016
The fifth full-length studio release for the British electronic duo features nine tracks plus an hour-long DJ mix.
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A Hand Through the Cellar Door
by Luke Temple
November 11, 2016
The fifth full-length solo release for the Here We Go Magic member return to his indie folk style of his first three solo albums.
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Electa
by The Wharves
November 11, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the London-based rock trio of Marion Andrau, Gemma Fleet and Dearbhla Minogue.
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Ping Pong
by Jacuzzi Boys
November 11, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the rock trio was produced by Torche's Jonathan Nunez.
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What's Your Sign
by Oneida/Rhys Chatham
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length collaboration between Oneida and Rhys Chatham was recorded with Colin Marston.
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Dark Sacred Night
by David Bazan
November 11, 2016
The Christmas release from the ex-Pedro the Lion frontman includes a cover of the John Lennon & Yoko Ono song, Happy Xmas (War Is Over).
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The Madness of Many
by Animals as Leaders
November 11, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Washington, D.C. instrumental metal trio was self-produced and mixed by the band's guitarist Javier Reyes.
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Daniel Bachman
by Daniel Bachman
November 11, 2016
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the guitarist was recorded by Brian Haran.
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Arrival [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Jóhann Jóhannsson
November 11, 2016
The Icelandic composer worked for the third time with director Denis Villeneuve, this time on his 2016 sci-fi film Arrival.
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Motion Set
by Major Stars
November 11, 2016
This is the ninth full-length release for the Boston psychedelic rock band led by Wayne Rogers.
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Nine Suns, One Morning
by The Silence
November 11, 2016
This is the third full-length release for the band led by former Ghost guitarist Masaki Batoh.
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On Dark Silent Off
by Radian
November 11, 2016
This is the fifth full-length release for the Austrian experimental electronic trio of John Norman, Martin Brandlmayr, and Martin Siewert (co-founder Stefan Németh left in 2011).
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Black Focus
by Yussef Kamaal
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Yussef Dayes and Kamaal Williams was produced by Malcolm Catto.
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Surveillance
by Vanishing Life
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length release for the punk supergroup that includes Walter Schreifels, Zach Blair, Jamie Miller, and Autry Fulbright was produced by Davey Warsop.
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DJ-Kicks
by Daniel Avery
November 11, 2016
The latest in the DJ-Kicks compilation features three new originals from the British techno producer.
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On the Green Again
by Tiger & Woods
November 11, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the electronic duo of Larry Tiger and David Wood.
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Jessica Rabbit
by Sleigh Bells
November 11, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn duo of Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller was self-produced.
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I Could Be Happy
by Nouvelle Vague
November 11, 2016
The French new wave/bossanova band returns with a new release of covers that included four original tracks.
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Abendrot
by You Blew It!
November 11, 2016
The third full-length release for the Florida pop-punk band was produced by Evan Weiss.
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57th & 9th
by Sting
November 11, 2016
The 12th solo release for the British rock artist was produced by Martin Kierszenbaum and is his first pop/rock album since 2003's Sacred Love.
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The Early Years 1967-1972 [Box Set]
by Pink Floyd
November 11, 2016
The massive compilation box set (33 discs) of the British rock band includes non-album singles, remixes, live recordings, unreleased studio and radio sessions.
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Simple Minds Acoustic
by Simple Minds
November 11, 2016
The first acoustic album for the Scottish rock band features a guest appearances from KT Tunstall.
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Slugger
by Sad13
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for Speedy Ortiz's Sadie Dupuis was self-produced and features a guest appearance from Sammus.
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Monument Builders
by Loscil
November 11, 2016
The eighth full-length solo release for ex-Destroyer drummer Scott Morgan was inspired by the score to the 1982 experimental film Koyaanisqatsi by Phillip Glass.
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Young Narrator in the Breakers
by Pavo Pavo
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn-based experimental pop quintet was co-produced by Danny Molad and Sam Cohen.
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Highway Songs
by Papa M
November 11, 2016
The first new studio release from David Pajo as Papa M in 15 years comes after a suicide attempt in 2015 and a motorcycle accident in March.
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Wyatt at the Coyote Palace
by Kristin Hersh
November 11, 2016
The 10th solo release for the Throwing Muses lead singer was released as a book of essays and stories.
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Long Live the Angels
by Emeli Sandé
November 11, 2016
The second full-length release for the Scottish soul singer features guest appearances from Jay Electronica, Joel Sande & The Serenje Choir, and Áine Zion.
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Love Songs, Pt. 2
by Romare
November 11, 2016
The second full-length release for the London-based Electronic producer is a sequel to his 2013 EP, Love Songs, Pt. 1.
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Double Take
by Frankie Miller
November 11, 2016
Unreleased songs from demo tapes of the British singer-songwriter who suffered a brain hemorrhage in 1994 were mixed with new recordings of such artists as Kim Carnes, Paul Carrack, Hotei Tomoyasu, Elton John, Kid Rock, Huey Lewis, Willie Nelson, John Parr, Rod Stewart, Bonnie Tyler, and Joe Walsh.
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Goodnight City
by Martha Wainwright
November 11, 2016
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Brad Albetta, and Thomas "Doveman" Bartlett.
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Forward Constant Motion
by Virginia Wing
November 11, 2016
The second full-length release for the British duo of Merida Richards and Sam Pilla Virginia Wing was produced by Misha Hering.
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The 1966 Live Recordings [Box Set]
by Bob Dylan
November 11, 2016
The massive 36-disc box set contains with an exception of the Manchester concert (May 17, 1966) released on Bob Dylan Live 1966 The Bootleg Series Vol. 4 and few other songs, the most complete collection of live concert recordings from singer-songwriter's tour in 1966.
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We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service
by A Tribe Called Quest
November 11, 2016
Phife Dawg passed away in March 2016 before the final studio release for the rap group that includes guest appearances from such artists as Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Elton John, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack White.
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No Waves
by Body/Head
November 11, 2016
The live album for the duo of Kim Gordon and Bill Nace was recorded at Knoxville's 2014 Big Ears Festival.
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Devil Music
by The Men
November 11, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk quartet was recorded over a weekend in January and produced by Jordan Lovelace.
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E
by E
November 11, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the trio formed by Thalia Zedek, Jason Sidney, and Gavin McCarthy.
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Ruins
by Wolf People
November 11, 2016
The third full-length studio release for the British prog rock band was recorded in Devon, Isle Of Wight and London.
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The Unborn Capitalist From Limbo
by Cory Hanson
November 11, 2016
This is the debut full-length solo release for the Wand frontman.
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May 2026 Releases
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![Jackie [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/3e916b6e2850aaa8b2b9564f99d9c107-98.jpg)

![Africa Express Presents: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/1403b2e7896c684d774ff41318b15faa-98.jpg)

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![The Colorist & Emiliana Torrini [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/90f372a54e137ef192a8573f0220ecbd-98.jpg)





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![Stand Up: The Elevated Edition [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/700fe883e505bd2c8758b7461ccd0499-98.jpg)



![Out of Time [25th Anniversary Edition]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/cdbac466b987ab671b0c4fd1a444c89c-98.jpg)










![Badmotorfinger [25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/6e53200dd4ef606f6b24e2ff6ca6d582-98.jpg)
![A Very British Synthesizer Group: The Anthology [Deluxe Edition]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/1d2be5e9b37a4badd82e836799f11577-98.jpg)









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![The Early Years 1967-1972 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/43fe219df58c5084ab0e95345834c290-98.jpg)











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