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1401.
The Odessa Tapes
by The Flatlanders
August 28, 2012
This release is one of the earliest recordings from the Texas band some consider the founders of Americana music. The fourteen tracks were recorded in 1972 in Odessa, Texas just before they headed to Nashville.
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1402.
Rook
by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
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1403.
Weather Alive
by Beth Orton
September 23, 2022
The first full-length release in six years for singer-songwriter Beth Orton was self-produced.
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1404.
Workin' On A World
by Iris DeMent
February 24, 2023
The first full-length release from singer-songwriter Iris DeMent since 2015's The Trackless Woods features production with Richard Bennett, Pieta Brown and Jim Rooney.
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1405.
Nick of Time
by The James Hunter Six
March 6, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British R&B/soul artist was recorded and produced by Bosco Mann (aka as Daptone Records' Gabriel Roth) in California.
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1406.
Think of Mist
by Dorothea Paas
November 15, 2024
The latest full-length release from Canadian singer-songwriter Dorothea Paas was self-produced and mixed with Dave Plowman.
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1407.
Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St.
by Swamp Dogg
May 31, 2024
The latest full-length release from Swamp Dogg was produced by Ryan Olson and features guest appearances by Margo Price, Jenny Lewis and Vernon Reid.
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1408.
A Dream Deferred
by Skyzoo
October 9, 2012
The second studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances by Raheem DeVaughn, Freeway, Jill Scott, and Talib Kweli.
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1409.
Badbea
by Edwyn Collins
March 29, 2019
The ninth full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was co-produced by Sean Read.
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1410.
Talking Heads: 77 [Super Deluxe Edition]
by Talking Heads
November 8, 2024
The super deluxe edition of the Talking Heads' debut studio release includes a new remaster of the album, a disc of rare tracks and previously unreleased alternate versions and a disc with a previously unreleased recording of the band's last show at New York's CBGB on October 10th, 1977. As well as an 80-page hardcover book and a Blu-ray disc with an Atmos mix, 5.1 mix DTS-HD MA, 5.1 mix LPCM and the 2024 stereo remaster.
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1411.
Split
by Thursday/Envy
November 4, 2008
The New Jersey rock band teams up with Japan's Envy for a limited-release two-disc set.
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1412.
Runaway's Diary
by Amy LaVere
May 27, 2014
Produced by Luther Dickinson, the second full-length release for the Memphis-based singer-songwriter is a concept album based on her own experience of running away at 15.
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1413.
Keepers of the Light
by LHF
May 8, 2012
The collective of several electronic music producers who go by the names Amen Ra, Double Helix, No Fixed Abode, Low Density Matter, Octaviour, Escobar Seasons, Solar Man, and Lumin Project, releases its debut album.
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1414.
From When I Wake the Want Is
by Kathryn Joseph
August 17, 2018
The second full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced by Marcus Mackay.
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1415.
Amazones Power
by Les Amazones d'Afrique
January 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the West-African collective that began with Mamani Keïta, Oumou Sangaré and Mariam Doumbia, includes Roselyne Belinga, Valérie Belinga, Boy-Fall, Tiguidanké Diallo a.k.a Niariu, Marta Domingo, Aminata Dramé a.k.a Nakou, Patricia Essong, Jon Grace, Kandy Guira, Nacera Ouali Mesbah, Moesha13, Nancy Murillo, Fafa Ruffino, Abby Surya, and Valérie Tribord.
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1416.
EndEx
by 3Teeth
September 22, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from Los Angels industrial metal band 3Teeth features a guest appearance by Ho99o9.
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1417.
Living in a Burning House
by Selwyn Birchwood
January 29, 2021
The third full-length release for the Florida blues guitarist was produced by Tom Hambridge.
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1418.
Stranger to Stranger
by Paul Simon
June 3, 2016
The 13th full-length solo release for the folk rock singer-songwriter was produced by Andy Smith and Roy Halee.
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1419.
Party Music
by The Coup
November 6, 2001
Perhaps best known for being the album that depicted the World Trade Center towers in flames on its cover (before the events of September 11 necessitated a last-minute change of artwork), 'Party Music' is the fourth full-length for the ultra-political rappers.
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1420.
Life...The Best Game In Town
by Harvey Milk
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia.
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1421.
Morbid Stuff
by PUP
April 5, 2019
The third full-length release for the Toronto punk band was recorded by Dave Schiffman and Darren McGill.
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1422.
50 Words for Snow
by Kate Bush
November 21, 2011
Kate Bush's first new album in six years is influenced by snow and features Stephen Fry, Elton John , and Andy Fairweather Low as guest musicians.
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1423.
Way Down in the Rust Bucket [Live]
by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
February 26, 2021
The latest archive release from the Canadian rock artist is the live recording from November 13, 1990 at a bar in Santa Cruz, California, where they played some songs from 1990's Ragged Glory for the first time live.
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1424.
12
by Ryuichi Sakamoto
January 17, 2023
The latest full-length release for Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto was written and recorded in Tokyo while he was recovering from cancer treatment.
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1425.
Eno Axis
by H.C. McEntire
August 21, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Mount Moriah frontwoman was produced with Luke Norton and Missy Thangs.
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1426.
Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
by Neko Case
March 7, 2006
Members of Calexico and Giant Sand help provide the music for the singer's first studio album in four years.
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1427.
Loops in the Secret Society
by Jane Weaver
June 21, 2019
The British singer-songwriter reworked select tracks from 2015's The Silver Globe, 2017's Modern Kosmology and 2017's Architect EP on the 22-track release that also includes new ambient tracks.
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1428.
Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions
by Billy Bragg/Wilco
April 21, 2012
Woody Guthrie's daughter Nora contacted Billy Bragg about using some of the songs her father wrote in the 1940s. Bragg in turn, recruited the band Wilco to help complete the project. The Complete Sessions collects the two previously released volumes with a new third volume of songs, and a documentary about the creating the music to go with the folk legend's lyrics.
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1429.
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
by Bright Eyes
January 25, 2005
'I'm Wide Awake' is the more country/acoustic of Conor Oberst's twin January 2005 releases under the Bright Eyes name. Emmylou Harris provides vocals on three tracks.
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1430.
Glass
by Alva Noto
February 16, 2018
The latest collaboration between Ryuichi Sakamoto and Carsten Nicolai was recorded at the Glass House in Connecticut in 2014.
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1431.
A Man I'd Rather Be, (Part 2) [Box Set]
by Bert Jansch
February 23, 2018
The four-disc set features the Scottish singer-songwriter's four solo albums from the late 60s and early 70s: 1967's Nicola, 1969's Birthday Blues, 1971's Rosemary Lane, and 1973's Moonshine.
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1432.
Fires Within Fires
by Neurosis
September 23, 2016
The 11t full-length release for the Oakland-based post-metal was recorded by producer Steve Albini.
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1433.
45 Pounds
by YHWH Nailgun
March 21, 2025
The debut full-length release from New York City-based experimental rock quartet YHWH Nailgun was produced and mixed by band member, Saguiv Rosenstock.
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1434.
New Brigade
by Iceage
June 21, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Danish punk rock band.
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1435.
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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1436.
Silver Ladders
by Mary Lattimore
October 9, 2020
The latest full-length release for the harpist was recorded over nine days with producer, Slowdive's Neil Halstead.
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1437.
A Victim of Stars: 1982-2012
by David Sylvian
April 3, 2012
The two-disc compilation of solo work comes from the former lead singer of the new wave group Japan.
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1438.
Singin' To An Empty Chair
by Ratboys
February 6, 2026
The latest full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Ratboys was produced with Chris Walla.
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1439.
Quiet in a World Full of Noise
by Dawn Richard
October 4, 2024
The second full-length release from the collaboration between Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn was built around the piano tracks Spencer Zahn recorded after a breakup.
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1440.
Ever-Roving Eye
by James Elkington
April 3, 2020
The latest solo release for the Chicago-based folk guitarist features contributions from Nick Macri, Tamara Lindeman, Paul von Mertens, and Spencer Tweedy.
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1441.
List Of Demands
by Damon Locks
January 31, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago-based Damon Locks features samples and contributions by Ralph Darden (aka DJ Major Taylor), Krista Franklin, Ben LaMar Gay, and Macie Stewart.
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1442.
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
May 13, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Kendrick Lamar features guest appearances from Baby Keem, Blxst, Sam Dew, Ghostface Killah, Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Kodak Black, Tanna Leone, Taylour Paige, Amanda Reifer, Sampha, and Summer Walker.
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1443.
Space 1.8
by Nala Sinephro
September 3, 2021
The debut full-length release for London-based jazz/ambient artist features guest appearances from Nubya Garcia, Ahnansé and James Mollison.
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1444.
Third
by Portishead
April 29, 2008
The English rock band returns with its first studio album in 11 years.
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1445.
Dreaming in the Non-Dream
by Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band
August 25, 2017
The four-track release for the Philadelphia guitarist was recorded live in a studio with Peter Kerlin, Shawn Edward Hansen, Ray Kubian and Jeff Zeigler.
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1446.
Mandy [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Jóhann Jóhannsson
September 28, 2018
The soundtrack for director Panos Cosmatos' film was the final film score from the Icelandic composer who passed away in February 2018.
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1447.
I Inside the Old Year Dying
by PJ Harvey
July 7, 2023
The 10th full-length studio release from British singer-songwriter PJ Harvey was produced with Flood and John Parish.
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1448.
Holopaw
by Holopaw
January 21, 2003
This Gainesville, Fla.-based five-piece band, which mixes indie rock and alt-country with a bit of electronica, features John Orth, who also appeared on the 2002 release by the Modest Mouse side project Ugly Casanova. Brian Deck produces.
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1449.
Didn't It Rain
by Songs: Ohia
March 5, 2002
With the word "blue" appearing in four out of the seven song titles, you get a general idea of Jason Molina's mood as he recorded this sixth proper LP under the Songs:Ohia name. The entire album was recorded live in a Philadelphia studio with Molina backed by a new full band, including co-vocalists Jennie Benford and Jim Krewson.
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1450.
Cowards
by Squid
February 7, 2025
The third full-length release from British post punk-band Squid was produced by Marta Salogni and Grace Banks and features contributions from Pozi's Rosa Brook, Clarissa Connelly, Zands Duggan, Tony Njoku and the Ruisi Quartet.
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1451.
Don't Give Up On Me
by Solomon Burke
July 23, 2002
The legendary 1960s soul singer, now a young 66 years old, is still going strong with this latest release, featuring brand-new songs penned by an impressive group of songwriters, including Elvis Costello, Brian Wilson, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, and Bob Dylan. No one will be giving up on him after this release.
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1452.
Central Belters
by Mogwai
October 23, 2015
The three-disc compilation collects hits and rare tracks from the 20 year career of the Scottish post-rock group.
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1453.
Daddy's Home
by St. Vincent
May 14, 2021
The sixth full-length release for Annie Clark was inspired by her father's 1970s record collection and co-produced with Jack Antonoff.
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1454.
The Overload
by Yard Act
January 21, 2022
The debut full-length release for the British band Yard Act was recorded with Ali Chant.
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1455.
We Stay Together [EP]
by Andy Stott
November 8, 2011
Andy Stott releases a second EP to his earlier released EP Passed Me By.
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1456.
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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1457.
Girls Can Tell
by Spoon
February 20, 2001
The Austin band's follow-up to 'Series of Sneaks' was a critical favorite in 2001, appearing on seemingly every year-end Top 10 list (and with good reason).
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1458.
Late Registration
by Kanye West
August 30, 2005
The Grammy-winner returns with a highly-anticpated follow-up to 'The College Dropout,' marking the second installment in a planned four-part series of albums. Jon Brion co-produced, and Brandy, Common, Nas, The Game, Jamie Foxx and Maroon 5's Adam Levine guest.
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1459.
Impossible Truth
by William Tyler
March 19, 2013
The second solo full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was was produced by Mark Nevers.
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1460.
The Art of the Lie
by John Grant
June 14, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from singer-songwriter John Grant was produced by Ivor Guest.
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1461.
Relatives in Descent
by Protomartyr
September 29, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band led by Joe Casey was produced with Sonny DiPerri and its first on the Domino label.
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1462.
Stay Positive
by The Hold Steady
July 15, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn, New York, indie rock quintet.
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1463.
Any Other Way
by Jackie Shane
October 20, 2017
The two-disc release collects all the singles and B-sides by the transgender soul singer who found some fame in the 1960s Canada, as well as her lone full-length live album.
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1464.
Iridescence
by BROCKHAMPTON
September 21, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Texan rap group was recorded in Abbey Road Studios as well as Hawaii.
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1465.
England Screaming
by Wreckless Eric
November 21, 2025
The latest release from Wreckless Eric features re-recordings and new arrangements of nine songs from A Roomful of Monkeys, 1985 album he released as part of the group, Captains of Industry.
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1466.
Soundtracks [Box Set]
by Ry Cooder
September 30, 2014
The seven-disc box set contains Ry Cooder's work on the soundtracks for The Long Riders; Alamo Bay; Paris, Texas; Blue City; Crossroads; Johnny Handsome; and Trespass.
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1467.
The Greatest Hits
by Foo Fighters
November 3, 2009
The 2009 Greatest Hits collection includes two new tracks, "Wheels" and "Word Forward," both recorded with producer Butch Vig (who also produced Grohl's former band, Nirvana). It also includes such Foo classics from the past 15 years as "The Pretender," "All My Life," "Learn to Fly," "Best of You," "Times Like These," "My Hero," "Everlong," and more.
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1468.
Drive To Goldenhammer
by Divorce
March 7, 2025
The debut full-length release from British quartet Divorce was produced by Catherine Marks.
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1469.
Hundred Dollar Valentine
by Chris Smither
July 9, 2012
The latest release from the blues and folk singer is his first album of wholly original songs.
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1470.
Now Would Be A Good Time
by Folk Bitch Trio
July 25, 2025
The debut full-length release from Melbourne, Australia indie folk band Folk Bitch Trio was recorded in New Zealand by producer Tom Healy.
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1471.
Adiós Señor Pussycat
by Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band
October 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter with a new backing band that includes ex-Cast guitarist Pete Wilkinson and trumpeter Andy Diagram.
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1472.
Western Cum
by Cory Hanson
June 30, 2023
The third full-length solo release from Wand's Cory Hanson was recorded and mixed by Robbie Cody and Zac Hernandez.
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1473.
Reality Show
by Jazmine Sullivan
January 13, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer feature a guest appearances from Meek Mill.
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1474.
ZUU
by Denzel Curry
May 31, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the Florida rapper features guest appearances from Ice Billion Berg, Tay Keith, Kiddo Marv, PlayThatBoiZay, Rick Ross, and Sam Sneak.
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1475.
Gigi's Recovery
by The Murder Capital
January 20, 2023
The second full-length release for the Irish post-punk band The Murder Capital was produced by John Congleton.
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1476.
Bleach: Deluxe Edition
by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the grunge band is remastered and reissued with a 1990 live recording of a concert at Portland, Oregon's Pine Street Theatre.
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1477.
All My Heroes Are Cornballs
by JPEGMAFIA
September 13, 2019
The third full-length studio release for the rapper from Baltimore was self-recorded and features guest appearances from Abdu Ali, Helena Deland and Buzzy Lee.
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1478.
Sleep Well Beast
by The National
September 8, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the indie rock band was produced by band member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce Dessner and Matt Berninger.
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1479.
The Enduring Spirit
by Tomb Mold
September 15, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from Canadian death metal band Tomb Mold was recorded by Sean Pearson.
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1480.
Stochastic Drift
by Barker
April 4, 2025
This is the second full-length studio release from Berlin-based electronic producer Barker.
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1481.
Un Verano Sin Ti
by Bad Bunny
May 6, 2022
The surprise release from Latin artist Bad Bunny (who will also star in a Spiderman spin-off film in 2024) features guest appearances from Rauw Alejandro, Buscabulla, Chencho Corleone, Jhay Cortez, Tony Dize, Bomba Estéreo, and The Marías.
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1482.
Relentless
by Pretenders
September 1, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Pretenders features Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, who provided string arrangements and conducted the 12 Ensemble for the album’s final track, "I Think About You Daily."
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1483.
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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1484.
Fire
by The Bug
August 27, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for British electronic producer Kevin Martin as The Bug features guest appearances from Daddy Freddy, FFSYTHO, Flowdan, Irah, Logan_olm, Manga Saint Hilare, Moor Mother, Nazamba, and Roger Robinson.
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1485.
Geist
by Shannon Lay
October 8, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Sofia Arreguin, Ben Boye, Devin Hoff, Aaron Otheim, and Ty Segall.
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1486.
Walk Through Fire
by Yola
February 22, 2019
Produced by Dan Auerbach, the debut full-length solo release for the British artist features influences from country, pop and soul music.
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1487.
Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition
by Murs
March 23, 2004
The Los Angeles-based indie rapper's second Def Jux disc was produced by 9th Wonder.
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1488.
The Fool
by Young Jesus
May 24, 2024
John Rossiter of Young Jesus had quit music after 2022's Shepherd Head to study permaculture contacted him Shahzad Ismaily and persuaded him to come to New York to garden and eventually created songs that would be part of this album.
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1489.
Christine and the Queens
by Christine and the Queens
October 16, 2015
Chaleur Humaine, the 2014 French language release from the French synth-pop artist is reissued with songs redone in English and additional new songs featuring guest appearances from Tunji Ige and Perfume Genius.
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1490.
Pause
by Four Tet
October 2, 2001
The second Four Tet album from producer Kieran Hebden (who is also in the band Fridge), 'Pause' is a dense, eclectic collection of a variety of electronic and live instrumentation and found sounds.
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1491.
Comfort To Me
by Amyl and the Sniffers
September 10, 2021
The second full-length release for the Australian punk band led by Amy Taylor was produced by Dan Luscombe.
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1492.
Real Warmth
by Joan Shelley
September 19, 2025
The latest full-length release from Kentucky folk singer-songwriter Joan Shelley features contributions from Matt Kelley, Tamara Lindeman, Philippe Melanson, Karen Ng, Doug Paisley, Nathan Salsburg, Talya Bloom Salsburg, Ben Whiteley, and Ken Whiteley.
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1493.
Magnolia Electric Co.
by Songs: Ohia
March 4, 2003
Jason Molina rocks out a bit more on this latest offering, which finds the singer-songwriter backed by the same musicians on the 'Mi Sei Apparaso Come Un Fantasma' live album. Steve Albini produces, and to quote the official press release, "This is the first Songs: Ohia record with more than one song that could be played at a strip joint or monster truck show."
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1494.
The Lost Tapes
by Can
June 19, 2012
The three-disc collection collects live, studio and soundtracks songs from tapes recorded between 1968-1977 by the Krautrock band.
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1495.
Loyalty
by The Weather Station
May 12, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Lindeman was recorded in France.
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1496.
I'm Totally Fine With It Don't Give a Fuck Anymore
by Arab Strap
May 10, 2024
The eighth full-length release from Scottish indie rock duo Arab Strap was produced by Paul Savage.
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1497.
Songs for Judy [Live]
by Neil Young
November 30, 2018
The 22-track collection from the Canadian singer-songwriter features acoustic songs recorded live from his November 1976 solo tour.
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1498.
Fountain
by Lyra Pramuk
March 20, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Berlin-based artist from Pennsylvania was self-produced.
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1499.
Hail To The Thief
by Radiohead
June 10, 2003
Not quite the return to the "rock" side of Radiohead as originally believed (although pretty close), the band's sixth album (produced again by Nigel Godrich) retains some of the experimental electronica elements of its predecessors Kid A and Amnesiac. Note that each of the tracks on the album has an alternate title, as does the album itself (aka 'The Gloaming').
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1500.
I See You
by The xx
January 13, 2017
The third full-length release for the British indie pop trio was co-produced by Rodaidh McDonald and Jamie xx.
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