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1301.
Refractory Obdurate
by Wovenhand
April 29, 2014
This is the seventh full-length studio release for the alternative folk rock band led by David Eugene Edwards.
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1302.
Hyperdub 10.1
by Various Artists
June 17, 2014
The first of four compilations of British electronic releases from Kode9's label includes tracks by Burial, Cooly G, DVA, Ikonika, Mark Pritchard, and DJ Rashad.
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1303.
Simple Songs
by Jim O'Rourke
May 19, 2015
This is the first solo release for the experimental artist since 2009's The Visitor.
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1304.
White Blood Cells
by The White Stripes
July 3, 2001
The Detroit-based "brother-sister" (or, if you don't believe everything you read, ex husband and wife) indie duo of Jack (guitars) and Meg (drums) White continue their stripped-down sound on this, their third full-length.
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1305.
Popular Problems
by Leonard Cohen
September 23, 2014
The 13th studio release for the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter was co-written with Patrick Leonard, who also produced the album.
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1306.
In Time
by The Mavericks
February 26, 2013
This is the first release in nearly ten years from the country rock band from Miami.
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1307.
Ravedeath, 1972
by Tim Hecker
February 15, 2011
The latest release for the Montreal-based artist was recorded in a church in Iceland.
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1308.
Curyman II
by Rogê
November 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from Brazilian singer-songwriter Rogê was produced by The Budos Band's Thomas Brenneck and features string arrangements from Arthur Verocai.
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1309.
Interior Live Oak
by Cass McCombs
August 15, 2025
The latest full-length release from California singer-songwriter Cass McCombs features contributions from such artists as Chris Cohen, Mike Bones, Papercuts' Jason Quever, and Matt Sweeney.
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1310.
American Dream
by LCD Soundsystem
September 1, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the rock band led by James Murphy is its first in five years (seven years for a studio album).
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1311.
Bowie At The Beeb
by David Bowie
October 3, 2000
Bowie's 1968-1972 BBC radio sessions are compiled onto two discs. Most editions of this album come with a limited edition third disc that consists of a concert recorded in 2000, featuring songs from the '70's, '80's, and '90's.
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1312.
Little Sparrow
by Dolly Parton
January 23, 2001
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1313.
The Lemon Of Pink
by The Books
October 14, 2003
The experimental collage artists combine samples, vocals (courtesy of Anne Doerner) and acoustic instrumentation on this second release.
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1314.
All Hands On The Bad One
by Sleater-Kinney
May 2, 2000
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1315.
May the Lord Watch
by Little Brother
August 20, 2019
This is the first release since 2010's Leftback for the North Carolina rap duo of Phonte and Big Pooh.
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1316.
The Wind
by Warren Zevon
August 26, 2003
Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2002, veteran singer-songwriter Warren Zevon decided to record one final album. This 11-track effort includes contributions from numerous Zevon friends, including Ry Cooder, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Tom Petty, and Dwight Yoakam.
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1317.
Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine
by Cee Lo Green
March 2, 2004
Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.
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1318.
The Cinder Grove
by Chuck Johnson
February 26, 2021
The second full-length release for the Oakland, California-based artist with pedal steel guitar features piano by Sarah Davachi.
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1319.
We Will Always Love You
by The Avalanches
December 11, 2020
The third full-length release for the Australian electronic duo features guest appearances from such artist as Blood Orange, Leon Bridges, Vashti Bunyan, Neneh Cherry, Rivers Cuomo, Perry Farrell, Karen O, Jamie xx, Mick Jones, Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby), Johnny Marr, MGMT, Oroño, Sampa the Great, Pink Siifu, Tricky, and Kurt Vile.
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1320.
Punk
by CHAI
March 15, 2019
This is the second full-length release for the Japanese quartet that includes Mana, Kana, Yuna and Yuki.
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1321.
Far In
by Helado Negro
October 22, 2021
The seventh full-length studio release for Roberto Carlos Lange under the name Helado Negro features guest appearances from Benamin, Buscabulla and Kacy Hill.
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1322.
Aboogi
by Imarhan
January 28, 2022
The third full-length release for Tuareg band Imarhan features guest appearances from Tinariwen's Abdallah Ag Alhousseyni, Mohammed Ag Itlale (aka Japonais) and Gruff Rhys.
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1323.
Mahashmashana
by Father John Misty
November 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from Josh Tillman as Father John Misty was produced with Drew Erickson, executive produced by Jonathan Wilson, and featuring two songs mixed by BJ Burton.
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1324.
Acid Rap
by Chance the Rapper
April 30, 2013
The second mixtape for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Childish Gambino.
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1325.
Pick a Day to Die
by The Sunburned Hand of the Man
March 12, 2021
The first new release for the Massachusetts psychedelic rock band in 10 years includes tracks recorded in 2007, 2008, 2016, 2017, and 2020.
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1326.
MR COBRA
by Lucy Liyou
April 17, 2026
Lucy Liyou adapted her semi-autobiographical solo theater performance piece into this 12-track album.
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1327.
Meet Me at the River
by Dawn Landes
August 10, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Fred Foster.
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1328.
Saving Grace
by Robert Plant
September 26, 2025
The latest full-length release from Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant features vocals from Suzi Dian, and contributions by Oli Jefferson, Tony Kelsey, Barney Morse-Brown, and Matt Worley.
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1329.
The Beautiful Old Turn-Of-The-Century Songs
by Various Artists
June 11, 2013
Graham Parker, Kim Richey, Kimmie Rhodes, Heidi Talbot, and Richard Thompson are some of the artists providing vocals for the collection of songs written between 1805 and 1911 was produced by Paul Marsteller and Gabriel Rhodes.
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1330.
Luminescent Creatures
by Ichiko Aoba
February 28, 2025
The latest full-length release from Japanese folk artist Ichiko Aoba was inspired in part from diving in the oceans near Japan's Ryukyu Archipelago.
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1331.
All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell
by PVRIS
August 25, 2017
The second full-length release for the Massachusetts alternative rock band led by Lynn Gunn was produced by Blake Harnage.
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1332.
Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden
by Matana Roberts
September 29, 2023
The fifth of a planned 12-part Coin Coin album series from Matana Roberts features the story of an ancestor who died after complications from an illegal abortion.
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1333.
Madres
by Sofia Kourtesis
October 27, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from Berlin-based electronic producer Sofia Kourtesis features a guest appearance by Manu Chao.
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1334.
Surf
by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
May 29, 2015
The collaborative debut album from Chance The Rapper with Donnie Trumpet features Peter CottonTale, Nate Fox, and Greg Landfair, Jr., with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, J. Cole, and Janelle Monae.
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1335.
David Comes To Life
by Fucked Up
June 7, 2011
The Toronto seven-piece release a four-act narrative album, as theatrical as it is musical.
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1336.
Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8
by Bob Dylan
October 7, 2008
The latest collection of unreleased and rare songs recorded between 1989 and 2006.
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1337.
Blue Rev
by Alvvays
October 7, 2022
Produced by Shawn Everett, the third full-length release for Canadian indie pop band Alvvays was delayed by a number of issues including the theft of demos, a flood, COVID-19 lockdowns, and finding new band members.
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1338.
Lost In the Dream
by The War on Drugs
March 18, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band led by Adam Granduciel.
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1339.
Smiling With No Teeth
by Genesis Owusu
March 12, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Ghanaian-born, Australia-based artist features folk, funk, pop, R&B and rap influences.
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1340.
Untitled (Black Is)
by Sault
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the British R&B collective was produced by Dean "Inflo" Josiah.
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1341.
New Long Leg
by Dry Cleaning
April 2, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British post-punk band was recorded in Wales with producer John Parish.
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1342.
L'Enfant Sauvage
by Gojira
June 26, 2012
The fifth album for the French metal band was co-produced with Josh Wilbur.
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1343.
The Underside of Power
by Algiers
June 23, 2017
The second full-length release for the quartet based in Atlanta was produced by Portishead's Adrian Utley and and Ali Chant.
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1344.
Open the Gates
by Irreversible Entanglements
November 12, 2021
The third full-length studio release for free-jazz group Irreversible Entanglements was recorded in a day.
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1345.
Trevor Jackson Presents: Science Fiction Dancehall Classics
by Various Artists
October 2, 2015
Trevor Jackson compilation of tracks from Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label covers the 1980s.
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1346.
Gold Record
by Bill Callahan
September 4, 2020
The seventh full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded with Matt Kinsey and Jamie Zurverza.
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1347.
Happier than Ever
by Billie Eilish
July 30, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter was produced by her brother, Finneas.
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1348.
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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1349.
Over It
by Summer Walker
October 4, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from 6LACK, Jhené Aiko, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bryson Tiller, and Usher.
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1350.
All at Once
by Screaming Females
February 23, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the New Jersey punk trio was produced by Matt Bayles.
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1351.
Way Out Weather
by Steve Gunn
October 7, 2014
The latest solo release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter finds the guitarist backed by a larger group of musicians than 2013's Time Off.
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1352.
Anthology 4
by The Beatles
November 21, 2025
The compilation of The Beatles curated by Giles Martin features 13 previously unreleased session outtakes as well as the band's final single, "Now And Then" and new mixes of "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love" by producer Jeff Lynne.
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1353.
Nerissimo
by Teho Teardo
April 22, 2016
The second full-length release from the collaboration between Teho Teardo and Blixa Bargeld features English, German and Italian.
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1354.
Sun Without The Heat
by Leyla McCalla
April 12, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Leyla McCalla was produced by Maryam Qudus.
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1355.
It's Only A Love Song
by C Duncan
January 24, 2025
The theme of love and loss are at the center of the latest full-length release from Scottish singer-songwriter C Duncan.
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1356.
Live Forever
by Hurray for the Riff Raff
March 20, 2026
Hurray for the Riff Raff's first live album features songs recorded at two performances at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music in July 2025.
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1357.
Live in Keele 1977
by Can
November 22, 2024
The latest release from Can's archival live albums includes five tracks recorded at Keele that ranged between 10 and nearly 26 minutes.
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1358.
Get Up Sequences, Pt. 2
by The Go! Team
February 3, 2023
The follow-up to The Go! Team's Get Up Sequences, Part 1 features contributions from Hilarie Bratset, Freschard, Neha Hatwar, IndigoYag, Kokubo Chisato of Lucie Too, Nitty Scott, The Star Feminine Band, and Tapeworms.
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1359.
Unraveling In Your Hands
by James Blackshaw
November 13, 2024
The first release from British guitarist James Blackshaw since 2015's Summoning Suns was self-recorded with Charlotte Glasson.
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1360.
Misadventures
by Pierce the Veil
May 13, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the San Diego post-hardcore band was produced by Dan Korneff.
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1361.
Been Around
by A Girl Called Eddy
January 17, 2020
The first new solo release in 16 years from the Erin Moran project was recorded with Daniel Tashian of the Silver Seas and features guest appearances from Paul Williams and the Watson Twins.
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1362.
Postindustrial Hometown Blues
by Big Special
May 10, 2024
The debut full-length release from British punk duo Big Special was written during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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1363.
Haw
by Hiss Golden Messenger
April 2, 2013
The fourth release for the band led by M.C. Taylor and Scott Hirsch, features contributions from such artists as The Black Twig Pickers’ Nathan Bowles, Megafaun’s Phil Cook, and William Tyler.
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1364.
Revolutionary Spirit: The Sound of Liverpool 1976-1988 [Box Set]
by Various Artists
February 9, 2018
The five-disc box set collects tracks released between 1976 and 1988 from such artists as A Flock Of Seagulls, Big In Japan, Dead Or Alive, China Crisis, Echo And The Bunnymen, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Nightmares In Wax, OMD, Teardrop Explodes, The La's, and Wild Swans.
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1365.
DJ-Kicks
by Laurel Halo
March 22, 2019
The Michigan-born, Berlin-based electronic producer is the latest artist to contribute to the DJ-Kicks mix series.
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1366.
There is No Other
by Rhiannon Giddens
May 3, 2019
The collaboration between the Carolina Chocolate Drops member with Francesco Turrisi was recorded over five days in Dublin and was produced by Joe Henry.
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1367.
The Intercontinentals
by Bill Frisell
April 15, 2003
On his latest release, Bill Frisell takes an international approach to American folk music, assembling a cosmopolitan group of musicians that includes Malian vocalist/percussionist Sidiki Camara, Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Cantuaria, and Greece's Christos Govetas.
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1368.
OST
by 24 Hour Party People
August 6, 2002
The soundtrack to the fictionalized account of the rise and fall of Manchester's Factory Records includes, somewhat obviously, a generous helping of New Order, Joy Division, and Happy Mondays songs (including the title track by the latter), as well as cuts from A Guy Called Gerald, Durutti Column, and the Buzzcocks. This is also the only album where you'll find the newest New Order single, "Here to Stay," a collaboration with the Chemical Brothers that failed to appear on either group's latest LP.
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1369.
A Year with 13 Moons
by Jefre Cantu-Ledesma
February 10, 2015
The second full-length release for the San Francisco-based artist was mostly recorded on reel-to-reel tape during his three-month residency at San Francisco's Headlands Center for the Arts.
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1370.
Ocean's Eleven OST
by David Holmes
December 4, 2001
Much as he did for another Steven Soderbergh film ("Out Of Sight"), David Holmes provides the score for Soderbergh's Rat Pack remake. Much of the album consists of Holmes originals (including "69 Police," which also appears on his 'Bow Down To The Exit Sign' LP), supplemented by songs from the likes of everyone from Handsome Boy Modeling School to Elvis Presley.
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1371.
Central City
by Big Freedia
June 23, 2023
The first full-length studio release in nine years from rapper Big Freedia features guest appearances by featuring Boyfriend, Ciara, Faith Evans, Kamaiyah, Lil Wayne, Kelly Price, Sonyae, and The Soul Rebels.
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1372.
The Convincer
by Nick Lowe
September 11, 2001
The final installment in the 52-year-old Lowe's comback trilogy follows 1994's 'The Impossible Bird' and 1998's 'Dig My Mood.'
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1373.
Born In The Wild
by Tems
June 7, 2024
The debut full-length studio release from Nigerian Afrobeats/R&B artist Tems features guest appearances by Asake and J. Cole.
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1374.
The Weird and Wonderful
by The Marmozets
September 29, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock quintet formed by two set of siblings was produced by Larry Hibbitt.
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1375.
untitled unmastered.
by Kendrick Lamar
March 4, 2016
The surprise release from the rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Cee-Lo Green, Terrace Martin, Punch, Jay Rock, Thundercat and Anna Wise.
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1376.
The Valley
by Whitechapel
March 29, 2019
The seventh full-length release from the Tennessee deathcore band was influenced by singer Phil Bozeman's childhood.
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1377.
Mutiny After Midnight
by Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds
March 13, 2026
Sturgill Simpson's first album credited under the expanded name Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds was recorded in Nashville. Originally reported to be released only on CD, vinyl or cassette on March 13th, a streaming version became available on his YouTube channel on 2 Mar 2026.
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1378.
Poison Season
by Destroyer
August 28, 2015
The second full-length release for Dan Bejar's solo project was produced by John Collins.
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1379.
Empros
by Russian Circles
October 25, 2011
The fourth full-length album for the Chicago instrumental metal band was produced by Brandon Curtis of The Secret Machines.
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1380.
Dance, No One's Watching
by Ezra Collective
September 27, 2024
The third full-length release from British jazz-funk quintet Ezra Collective features guest appearances by Olivia Dean, Yazmin Lacey, M.anifest, and Moonchild Sanelly.
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1381.
When the Heart Emerges Glistening
by Ambrose Akinmusire
April 5, 2011
The second album for the jazz trumpeter from California was coproduced with Jason Moran.
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1382.
Sick!
by Earl Sweatshirt
January 14, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for rapper Earl Sweatshirt features guest appearances from Armand Hammer and Zelooperz.
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1383.
The Mysterious Production Of Eggs
by Andrew Bird
February 8, 2005
You don't see many musicians described as a "whistler" but Chicago's Andrew Bird (who is also a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and originally, a violinist) fits the bill. This is his fifth release (and second for Ani DiFranco's record label), which finds him backed by several members of his group Bowl Of Fire.
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1384.
Broken Gargoyles
by Diamanda Galás
August 26, 2022
The two-track release from Diamanda Galás features verses from Georg Heym's poems and was originally a part of sound installation at Hanover's Kapellen Leprosarium (in the Middle Ages it was used to house those with leprosy or the plague).
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1385.
Shaking the Habitual
by The Knife
April 9, 2013
The fourth studio release for the Swedish electronic duo includes a 19-minute track.
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1386.
ILION
by Slift
January 19, 2024
The third full-length release from French psychedelic rock/metal trio Slift features seven tracks that are over eight minutes long.
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1387.
Lucifer on the Sofa
by Spoon
February 11, 2022
The 10th full-length studio release for the Austin indie rock band Spoon was produced with Mark Rankin.
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1388.
Hitchhiker
by Neil Young
September 8, 2017
Originally recorded in 1976 with producer David Briggs but never released, the acoustic album from the Canadian singer-songwriter features two unreleased songs as well as early versions of songs that appeared in later albums.
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1389.
BLACKsummers'night
by Maxwell
July 7, 2009
The first album for the singer since 2001's "Now" is part of a planned trilogy (the next two albums to be named BlackSUMMERS'night and Blacksummers'NIGHT).
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1390.
The Window Is the Dream
by Jana Horn
April 7, 2023
The second full-length release from singer-songwriter Jana Horn was recorded in upstate New York and Autin, Texas.
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1391.
Girl in the Half Pearl
by Liv.e
February 10, 2023
The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based experimental R&B artist Liv.e features production from John Carroll Kirby, Aaron Liao, Mndsgn, and Solomonphonic.
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1392.
Spiral Shadow
by Kylesa
October 26, 2010
The Savannah, Georgia, band's new album incorporates psychedelic experimentalism with heavy riffs and sludgy doom metal.
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1393.
The Agent Intellect
by Protomartyr
October 9, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band.
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1394.
Knock Knock
by DJ Koze
May 4, 2018
The latest release for the German electronic artist features guest appearances from Eddie Fummler, José Gonzalez, Sophia Kennedy, Mano Le Tough, Róisín Murphy, Arrested Development's Speech, and Kurt Wagner.
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1395.
Mausoleum [Live]
by Myrkur
August 19, 2016
The second full-length release for the black metal project of Amalie Bruun was recorded live at the Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum in Norway with the Norwegian Girls Choir and Håvard Jorgense.
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1396.
Hamilton: An American Musical [Original Broadway Cast Recording]
by Lin-Manuel Miranda
October 16, 2015
The cast recording of for the Broadway musical inspired by the life of Alexander Hamilton was executive produced by Questlove and Black Thought of the Roots.
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1397.
Bedouine
by Bedouine
June 23, 2017
This is the debut full-length debut for Los Angeles-based artist Azniv Korkejian.
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1398.
do it afraid
by Yaya Bey
June 20, 2025
The latest full-length release from New York R&B artist Yaya Bey features guest appearances by Butcher Brown, Father Philis, RAHRAH GABOR, and Nigel Hall.
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1399.
I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair
by Christopher Owens
October 18, 2024
The fourth full-length solo release from Girls' Christopher Owens was produced with Doug Boehm.
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1400.
Panhandle Rambler
by Joe Ely
September 18, 2015
The 14th studio release for the Texas alt-country singer-songwriter includes a cover of Guy Clark's "Magdalene."
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