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New View
by Eleanor Friedberger
January 22, 2016
The third full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Clemens Knieper and recorded live to tape in upstate New York.
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Night Thoughts
by Suede
January 22, 2016
The seventh full-length release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Ed Buller.
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Emotional Mugger
by Ty Segall
January 22, 2016
The eighth full-length release for the garage rock artist was produced with F Bermudez.
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The Catastrophist
by Tortoise
January 22, 2016
The first studio release from the Chicago post-rock band in over six years features vocals from Yo La Tengo's Georgia Huble on one track.
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The Waiting Room
by Tindersticks
January 22, 2016
The 10th full-length studio release for the British indie rock band features guest appearances from Jehnny Beth of Savages and Lhasa De Sel.
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Each Other
by Aidan Knight
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Marcus Paquin.
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Purple Reign [Mixtape]
by Future
January 16, 2016
The surprise mixtape release from the Atlanta rapper was executive produced by Metro Boomin' and DJ Esco.
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I Long to See You
by Charles Lloyd
January 15, 2016
The latest release for saxophonist Charles Lloyd features Bill Frisell and Greg Leisz as well as guest vocals from Willie Nelson and Norah Jones.
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Guadalupe Plata (2015)
by Guadalupe Plata
January 15, 2016
The fourth full-length release (and fourth self-titled album that was released in March 2015 in Spain) for the Spanish blues rock trio was recorded in London with producer Liam Watson.
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Everything Sacred
by Yorkston
January 15, 2016
The debut collaboration between James Yorkston, Jon Thorne, and Suhail Yusuf Khan features influences from folk, Indian, and jazz music.
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Curve of the Earth
by Mystery Jets
January 15, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the British indie rock band is its first with new bassist Jack Flanagan.
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Malibu
by Anderson .Paak
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the California rapper/singer-songwriter features guest appearances from BJ the Chicago Kid, The Free Nationals, The Game, Rapsody, Schoolboy Q, and the Timon Family Choir.
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The Traveller
by Baaba Maal
January 15, 2016
The 11th full-length release from the Senegalese singer-songwriter was produced by Johan Hugo.
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It's About Time
by Hank Williams, Jr.
January 15, 2016
The latest release for the country rock singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore and Brad Paisley.
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3.5 Degrees
by Howes
January 15, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British electronic artist features no editing or overdubbing on all but two of its eight tracks.
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Bloodiest
by Bloodiest
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the Chicago metal band was co-produced by Tony Lazzara and Sanford Parker.
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Pawn Shop
by Brothers Osborne
January 15, 2016
The debut full-length release for the country brother duo of John and TJ Osborne was produced by Jay Joyce.
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The Blue Hour
by Federico Albanese
January 15, 2016
The latest release for the Berlin-based Italian pianist was mixed by Francesco Donadello.
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Anarchytecture
by Skunk Anansie
January 15, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Tom Dalgety.
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The Revenant [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Ryuichi Sakamoto
January 15, 2016
Ryuichi Sakamoto worked with Alva Noto, and Bryce Dessner on the soundtrack of Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 2015 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Confessions of a Romance Novelist
by The Anchoress
January 15, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Welsh singer-songwriter Catherine Ann Davies was co-produced with Paul Draper.
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Death of a Bachelor
by Panic! At the Disco
January 15, 2016
The fifth full-length studio release for the rock band-turned-solo-act featuring Brendon Urie was produced by Jake Sinclair.
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Cautionary Tale
by Dylan LeBlanc
January 15, 2016
After walking away from his deal with Rough Trade Records due to alcohol and exhaustion two years ago, the Alabama singer-songwriter worked with the Civil Wars' John Paul White and the Alabama Shakes' Ben Tanner on his third full-length release.
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Not to Disappear
by Daughter
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the British indie trio was produced with Nicolas Vernhes.
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Soft Days
by Sea Pinks
January 8, 2016
This is the second full-length release from the Belfast indie pop trio.
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Blackstar
by David Bowie
January 8, 2016
The 25th full-length studio release for the art-rock artist is a seven-track album featuring contributions from Mark Guiliana, Jason Lindner, Donny McCaslin, Ben Monder, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and Tedeschi Trucks Band's Tim Lefebvre.
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Leave Me Alone
by Hinds
January 8, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the Spanish garage rock band from Madrid led by Ana Perrote and Carlotta Cosial (who began as the band Deers).
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Where Have You Been All My Life?
by Villagers
January 8, 2016
Recorded live in one day, the fourth full-length release for the indie folk band led by Conor O'Brien re-records some tracks from its previous three albums with new stripped-down arrangements.
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In My Feelings (Goin' Thru It)
by Boosie Badazz
January 1, 2016
The first of two releases from the Baton Rouge rapper was self-released.
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Wildfire
by Rachel Platten
January 1, 2016
The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Andy Grammer.
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King Push - Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude
by Pusha T
December 18, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Ab-Liva, A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, Jill Scott, Beanie Sigel, The-Dream, and Kanye West.
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Purple
by Baroness
December 18, 2015
The metal band returns from a tour bus accident in 2012 with a new lineup. Nick Jost and Sebastian Thomson take over for Allen Blickle and Matt Maggioni on the fourth studio release produced by David Fridmann.
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A Folk Set Apart
by Cass McCombs
December 18, 2015
The compilation features rare tracks and B-sides from between 2003 and 2014, with five unreleased songs from the California singer-songwriter.
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Tell Me I'm Pretty
by Cage the Elephant
December 18, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Kentucky alternative rock band was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Evangelist
by Evangelist
December 18, 2015
The posthumously concept album from the band that included Gavin Clark, Pablo Clements, and James Griffin of Toydrum and Unkle was completed after the Clark's death in February 2015.
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Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven
by Kid Cudi
December 18, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the Cleveland rapper is an experimental album with influences from rock music and skits from Beavis and Butthead (Mike Judge).
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Royalty
by Chris Brown
December 18, 2015
Named after the R&B artist's daughter, the seventh full-length studio release feature guest appearances from Future (on the deluxe edition), Tayla Parx, and Solo Lucci.
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The Hateful Eight [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Ennio Morricone
December 18, 2015
The first Western film soundtrack in over 30 years for the long-time film composer features some snippets of dialogue from the Quentin Tarantino film.
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HITnRUN: Phase Two
by Prince
December 12, 2015
Released on Tidal, the surprise album features songs he recorded in analog over a period of four years. [CD release: 29 Jan 2016]
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Big GRRRL Small World
by Lizzo
December 11, 2015
The second full-length release for the Minnesota-based rapper artist was produced by BJ Burton and features contributions from Bionik, Doomtree's Lazerbeak, Alex Nutter, N.A.S.A.'s Sam Spiegel, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.
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Right On!
by Jenny Lee
December 11, 2015
The debut full-length solo release for the bassist of Warpaint was co-produced with Norm Block.
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The Buffet
by R. Kelly
December 11, 2015
The 13th full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from his 17-year-old daughter Ariirayé, Jhené Aiko, Jeremih, Juicy J, Lil Wayne, Tinashe, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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A New Place 2 Drown
by Archy Marshall
December 11, 2015
The album is part of a multimedia project from the British artist better known as King Krule and his older brother Jack.
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Chorus [Box Set]
by Lush
December 11, 2015
The five-disc box set of the British alternative rock band features all three studio full-lengths as well as the compilations of its EPs, unreleased demos, radio session, remixes and rare tracks.
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Speaks Evil
by Giuda
December 11, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Italian glam rock band.
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Art Angels
by Grimes
December 11, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian artist was self-produced and features guest appearances from Aristophanes and Janelle Monáe.
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Christmas in Reno
by Cassie Ramone
December 11, 2015
The second solo release for the former Vivian Girls member is a Christmas album.
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Ardipithecus
by Willow Smith
December 11, 2015
The debut full-length release for the teenage daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith features a guest appearance from Jabs.
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Goin' Your Way [Live]
by Neil Finn
December 11, 2015
Neil Finn and Paul Kelly toured together in 2013, performing songs from their respective careers and the Sydney concert was recorded for this release.
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A Head Full of Dreams
by Coldplay
December 4, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Rik Simpson and Stargate with guest appearances from Beyoncé, Merry Clayton, Noel Gallagher, Tove Lo, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Annabelle Wallis.
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Kannon
by Sunn O)))
December 4, 2015
The seventh studio release for the Seattle doom metal is a 30 minutes three-track album.
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Return of the Tender Lover
by Babyface
December 4, 2015
The tenth full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from After 7 and El DeBarge.
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The Ties That Bind: The River Collection [Box Set]
by Bruce Springsteen
December 4, 2015
The six disc set contains a remastered of his 1980's The River album; studio outtakes from 1979-80; The River: Single Album; tour rehearsal footage; a never-released video of the 1980's show in Tempe, Arizona; a documentary about the making of the album called "The Ties That Bind" and a coffee table book.
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Science & Magic
by Lil Bub
December 4, 2015
25% of the profits from the debut release from the celebrity cat adopted by Mike Bridavsky go to an ASPCA-affiliated charity group helping special needs animals.
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Black Market
by Rick Ross
December 4, 2015
The eighth studio release from the rapper features guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Cee Lo Green, John Legend, Nas, DJ Premier, and The-Dream.
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Blue Neighbourhood
by Troye Sivan
December 4, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Australian pop artist who first gained notice on YouTube features guest appearances from Allday, Betty Who, Broods, Alex Hope, and Tkay Maidza.
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Long Lost Suitcase
by Tom Jones
December 4, 2015
The latest studio release for the Welsh singer was produced by Ethan Johns.
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Kubrick
by Soulsavers
December 4, 2015
The second release for the British electronic duo is an instrumental album inspired by Stanley Kubrick's films.
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When It's Dark Out
by G-Eazy
December 4, 2015
The second full-length release for the Oakland, CA rapper features guest appearances from Bebe Rexha, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Keyshia Cole, E-40, and Too $hort.
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Late Nights: The Album
by Jeremih
December 4, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Big Sean, J. Cole, Future, Juicy J, Migos, Twista, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.
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But You Cain't Use My Phone [Mixtape]
by Erykah Badu
November 27, 2015
The mixtape from the R&B artist was created with producer Zach Witnessin over a 12-day period and features guest appearances from Andre 3000 and Drake.
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Rivers and Streams
by Lubomyr Melnyk
November 27, 2015
The latest release from the Ukrainian pianist was inspired by a variety of waterways including The Amazon.
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Skeletons
by Danzig
November 27, 2015
The covers release from the New Jersey-based punk artist Glenn Danzig features songs that influenced him.
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Few More Days to Go
by Fufanu
November 27, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Icelandic (unrelated) duo of Kaktus Einarsson and Gulli Einarsson who previously released techno music under the name Captain Fufanu.
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Silver Liner
by Ethan Johns
November 27, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the singer-songwriter with his band The Black Eyed Dogs.
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Find What You Love and Let It Kill You
by Hurricane #1
November 27, 2015
Alex Lowe reforms Hurricane #1 with a new lineup for the album recorded by Steve Ransome.
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Nursery Rhymes
by Bill Wells
November 27, 2015
The latest release from the Scottish jazz pianist and composer are nursery rhymes turned into songs sung by such guests as Amy Allison, Isobel Campbell, Michael Cerveris, Karen Mantler, Deerhoof's Satomi Matsuzaki, Hospitality's Amber Papini, Syd Straw, Bridget St. John, and Yo La Tengo.
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Futures
by Butterfly Child
November 27, 2015
Twenty years later Joe Cassidy returns solo as Butterfly Child on the album recorded by himself.
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Listen to Formation Look for the Signs
by Nadia Reid
November 27, 2015
The full-length debut release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter comes seven years after her EP, Letters I Wrote And Never Sent.
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Jura
by Robbie Fulks
November 27, 2015
Originally released on Black Friday Record Store Day in 2015, the Mekons and Robbie Fulks went to the Scottish island of Jura to record the album of acoustic folk songs.
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I Abused Animal
by Heather Leigh
November 27, 2015
This is the first release on Editions Mego's sub-label Ideologic Organ for the West Virginia-born, Scotland-based singer songwriter.
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Product
by SOPHIE
November 27, 2015
The singles collection from the British electronic producer Samuel Long features songs released between 2013 and 2015.
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Monastic Living [EP]
by Parquet Courts
November 27, 2015
The Brooklyn-based indie rock band's second EP is mostly instrumental and experimental tracks.
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Fever 121614, Live in Japan
by Deerhoof
November 27, 2015
The live recording of one of the indie rock band's concerts at Tokyo's Fever in December 2014.
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Wake Up!
by Pope Francis I
November 27, 2015
The Pope's prayers and speeches in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese are set to a variety of music styles.
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Ty-Rex [Reissue]
by Ty Segall
November 27, 2015
The re-release of the garage punk artist's covers album feature three new cover tracks.
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Black Rivers
by Black Rivers
November 26, 2015
The debut full-length release for former Doves members Jez and Andy Williams was mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer.
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Saint Cecilia EP
by Foo Fighters
November 23, 2015
The five-track free EP from the rock band was recorded during the Austin City Limits Festival at Hotel Saint Cecilia was originally made as a thank you for fans but on release also dedicated to the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks on November 13, 2015.
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Mutant
by Arca
November 20, 2015
The second full-length release for the electronic producer who worked on Kanye West's Yeezus, FKA twigs' LP1, Björk's Vulnicura and Kelela's Hallucinogen EP.
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Hexadic II
by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2015
The second release based on Ben Chasny's new composition method features a more acoustic sound.
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Top 5 Dead or Alive
by Jadakiss
November 20, 2015
The fourth full-length solo studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from such artist as Akon, Future, Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, Puff Daddy, and Wiz Khalifa.
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Live in Paris
by Tinariwen
November 20, 2015
The live album features the live recording of the band's Dec concert at Paris' Theatre des Bouffes du Nord.
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Wild Winter
by Smoke Fairies
November 20, 2015
The holiday themed release for the indie duo of Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies was produced by Kristofer Harris.
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Asperities
by Julia Kent
November 20, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the New York-based cellist was self-recorded and produced.
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Film Music [Box Set]
by Mikael Tariverdiev
November 20, 2015
The three-disc set includes music composed by Russian composer who worked on many popular 1960s Soviet TV shows and movies.
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Pleasure
by Club 8
November 20, 2015
This is the ninth full-length release from the Swedish indie pop duo of Johan Angergård and Karolina Komstedt.
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Matt Berry & the Maypoles Live
by Matt Berry & the Maypoles
November 20, 2015
The live recording of song from seven performances in the UK from the British actor/musician with The Maypoles band that includes Bluetones singer Mark Morriss and Cecilia Fage.
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25
by Adele
November 20, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter features songs co-written with such artists as Brian Burton, Samuel Dixon, Paul Epworth, Tobias Jesso Jr., Greg Kurstin, Bruno Mars, Max Martin, Karl Johan Schuster, and Ryan Tedder.
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Shadow of a Doubt
by Freddie Gibbs
November 20, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Black Thought, E-40, Tory Lanez, Gucci Mane, Manman Savage, and Dana Williams.
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Pure Mood
by Ringo Deathstarr
November 20, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Texan shoegaze trio was recorded in its new studio.
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The Complete Matrix Tapes [Box Set]
by The Velvet Underground
November 20, 2015
The four-disc set features the recordings of the band's performances at San Francisco's Matrix club in November 1969.
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Dark Sky Island
by Enya
November 20, 2015
The eighth studio release for the Irish artist was inspired by Roma Ryan's poetry books about islands, especially the island of Sark.
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Sold Out
by DJ Paypal
November 13, 2015
The debut mini-album for the North Carolina producer features guest appearances from DJ Earl, DJ Taye, Feloneezy, Jackie Dagger, Keiska, Nangdo and Tielsie.
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Montage Of Heck: The Home Recordings
by Kurt Cobain
November 13, 2015
The soundtrack to the Brett Morgen documentary of the same name features early solo recordings by Cobain culled from 108 cassettes, some of which became Nirvana songs. A deluxe version features demos, spoken word and additional full songs.
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Alone in the Universe
by Jeff Lynne's ELO
November 13, 2015
Self-produced, the first release of new music from ELO since 2001's Zoom was completely a one-man project except for Jeff's daughter Laura Lynne on backing vocals.
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Paper Mâché Dream Balloon
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
November 13, 2015
The Australian psychedelic garage band's second release in 2015 is an acoustic album recorded mainly at frontman Stu Mackenzie's family farm.
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We Are Nots
by Nots
November 13, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Memphis band that includes former Ex-cult bassist Natalie Hoffmann.
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10 Years Solo Live [Box Set]
by Brad Mehldau
November 13, 2015
The four disc collection features live recordings from a variety of the jazz pianist's concerts from the past ten years.
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City Lake [Reissue]
by Bing & Ruth
November 13, 2015
The reissued and remastered release of the full-length debut for the Brooklyn pianist and composer David Moore features three new tracks.
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Solo: Songs and Collaborations 1982-2015
by Tracey Thorn
November 13, 2015
The collection of songs from The Everything But The Girl singer's solo career also features remixes and collaborations with such artist as Massive Attack, Morgan Geist, and Tevo Howard.
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