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2101.
Quivering in Time
by Eris Drew
October 29, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for Dj and electronic producer Eris Drew.
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2102.
Heterocetera [EP]
by Lotic
March 3, 2015
The five-track EP from producer/DJ J'Kerian Morgan is his first on the Tri Angle label.
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2103.
Countless Branches
by Bill Fay
January 17, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Joshua Henry.
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2104.
Ephorize
by CupcakKe
January 5, 2018
The third full-length release for the Chicago rapper was produced by Def Starz and Turreekk.
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2105.
Ten [Reissue]
by Pearl Jam
March 24, 2009
The rerelease of the debut album for the grunge band is the part of a planned rerelease of the rest of its albums, leading up to its 20th anniversary in 2011.
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2106.
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
by Spoon
July 10, 2007
The Austin band serves up their latest album hoping fans go ga ga over it.
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2107.
Hope Downs
by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
June 15, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Australian indie rock quintet was co-produced with Liam Judson and recorded live in a house in the Australian bush.
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2108.
In My Mind
by BJ the Chicago Kid
February 19, 2016
The major label full-length debut release for R&B singer Bryan James Sledge features guest appearances from such artsts as Big K.R.I.T., Buddy, Chance the Rapper, and Kendrick Lamar.
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2109.
Arcadia
by Alison Krauss & Union Station
March 28, 2025
The first release from Alison Krauss & Union Station since 2011's Paper Airplane is also the first with Russell Moore, who joined at the end of 2024.
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2110.
Long Lost Solace Find
by Mike Polizze
July 31, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Purling Hiss frontman features contributions from Kurt Vile.
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2111.
Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird
by The Tallest Man on Earth
November 9, 2010
The latest EP from Kristian Matsson was recorded while he was on tour.
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2112.
Henryk GĂłrecki: Symphony No. 3 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs" [Live]
by Beth Gibbons
March 29, 2019
The collaboration between the Portishead singer and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki was recorded live in Warsaw on November 29th, 2014.
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2113.
Empath
by Devin Townsend
March 29, 2019
The latest solo release for the Canadian metal artist features contributions from Morgan Ågren, Ryan Dahle, Ché Aimee Dorval, Mike Keneally, Samus Paulicelli, Steve Vai, and Anneke Van Giersbergen.
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2114.
Quiet Signs
by Jessica Pratt
February 8, 2019
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter is her first recorded in a professional studio.
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2115.
What's Your Pleasure?
by Jessie Ware
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features production from Benji B, Simian Mobile Disco's James Ford, Midland, Metronomy's Joseph Mount, and Matthew Tavares.
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2116.
Prelude To Ecstasy
by The Last Dinner Party
February 2, 2024
The debut full-length release from British rock band The Last Dinner Party was produced by James Ford.
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2117.
Takk...
by Sigur RĂłs
September 13, 2005
Sigur Ros' fourth album is the first to feature songs sung mainly in their native Icelandic, rather than their fabricated Hopelandish.
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2118.
Adrian Younge Presents the Delfonics
by The Delfonics
March 12, 2013
Songwriter-producer Adrian Younge adds modern touches of R&B and hip-hop to the soul album he co-wrote with Delfonics' William Hart.
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2119.
MCII
by Mikal Cronin
May 7, 2013
The second release for the San Francisco-based rock singer features K. Dylan Edrich and Ty Segall as guest musicians.
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2120.
Insula
by Proc Fiskal
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Edinburgh grime producer features everyday sounds like conversations, police sirens, dial tones as well as influences from Japanese video game music.
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2121.
moisturizer
by Wet Leg
July 11, 2025
The second full-length release from British rock band Wet leg was produced by Dan Carey and mixed by Alan Moulder and Finn Howells
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2122.
Inner Song
by Kelly Lee Owens
August 28, 2020
The second full-length release for the Welsh artist features a guest appearance from John Cale.
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2123.
Omens
by Elder
April 24, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the progressive rock band is its first with new drummer, Georg Edert.
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2124.
Lost in Translation OST
by Original Soundtrack
September 9, 2003
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's second feature film includes the first new music in over ten years from My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields (who scored much of the film), new music from Air, and older tracks from Squarepusher, Jesus And Mary Chain, and Death In Vegas.
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2125.
Ecstatic Computation
by Caterina Barbieri
May 10, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Berlin-based Italian synth artist is her first on the Editions Mego label.
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2126.
Copia
by Eluvium
February 20, 2007
Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album.
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2127.
Nomad
by Bombino
April 2, 2013
The second solo release for Tuareg guitarist-singer Omara “Bombino” Moctar was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
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2128.
Say What You Mean
by Allison Weiss
April 16, 2013
The debut full-length release from the indie rock singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Kuffner.
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2129.
The Black Album
by Jay-Z
November 14, 2003
The hugely successful Brooklyn rapper worked with an A-list of producers (including Just Blaze, Kanye West, Aqua, Eminem, Rick Rubin and The Neptunes) on what he has stated will be the final release of his career. (Sure it will.)
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2130.
Waking the Dreaming Body
by Karima Walker
February 26, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Tucson-based singer-songwriter was self-recorded and produced.
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2131.
The Serpent & the Sphere
by Agalloch
May 13, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon black metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
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2132.
Blood Money
by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
Written for a Robert Wilson stage production of Georg BĂĽchner's unfinished 1836 play 'Woyzeck,' 'Blood Money' is one of two Waits releases in May 2002 (the other being 'Alice,' which was similarly created for the stage).
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2133.
Moves In The Field
by Kelly Moran
March 29, 2024
New York composer Kelly Moran continues her use of a Yamaha Disklavier player piano on her first solo studio release since 2018's Ultraviolet.
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2134.
The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You
by Neko Case
September 3, 2013
The sixth full-length release includes guest appearances from Howe Gelb, Mudhoney's Steve Turner, Visqueen, M. Ward as well as members of Calexico, Los Lobos, My Morning Jacket, the New Pornographers, was produced by Tucker Martine.
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2135.
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts [2006 Version]
by Brian Eno + David Byrne
April 11, 2006
Twenty-five years after its original release, this groundbreaking, sample-driven collaboration between Byrne and Eno has been remastered and enlarged with seven bonus tracks.
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2136.
You Belong There
by Daniel Rossen
April 8, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen was self-produced and recorded at his home studio in New Mexico.
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2137.
The Art Of Loving
by Olivia Dean
September 26, 2025
The second full-length release from British soul-pop artist Olivia Dean was executive produced by Zach Nahome.
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2138.
Introducing Karl Blau
by Karl Blau
May 13, 2016
The latest release from the Washington State singer-songwriter was recorded with producer Tucker Martine.
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2139.
The Line Is a Curve
by Kae Tempest
April 8, 2022
The latest full-length release for London-based poet/musician Kae Tempest features guest appearances from Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract, Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten, Confucius MC, and Lianne La Havas.
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2140.
Invasion of Privacy
by Cardi B
April 6, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the New York rap artist features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Chance The Rapper, Kehlani, and SZA.
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2141.
Burn Your Fire for No Witness
by Angel Olsen
February 18, 2014
The full-length release for the Missouri-born singer-songwriter was produced with John Congleton.
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2142.
While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records
by Various Artists
November 18, 2014
Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Chuck Prophet, The Handsome Family, Hiss Golden Messenger, Tim Kasher, Ben Kweller, Chuck Ragan, Superchunk, Frank Turner, and Two Gallants are some of the 38 artists on the two disc release that celebrates 20 years of the Chicago independent record label.
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2143.
Busy Guy
by Stephen Fretwell
July 16, 2021
The first full-length release in 14 years for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Carey.
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2144.
Love Is Not Enough
by Converge
February 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from Massachusetts metalcore band Converge was self-produced and mixed by Kurt Ballou.
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2145.
Watkins Family Hour, Vol. 2
by Watkins Family Hour
August 19, 2022
The latest full-length release for The Watkins Family Hour features guest appearances from Fiona Apple, Jon Brion, Jackson Browne, Madison Cunningham, Lucius, Gaby Moreno, Benmont Tench, and Willie Watson.
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2146.
Skeleton Closet
by Salim Nourallah
August 7, 2015
The latest full-length solo release for the Texas indie rock singer-songwriter/producer was self-released.
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2147.
Singularity
by Jon Hopkins
May 4, 2018
The fifth full-length solo studio release for the British electronic artist/producer features elements from such styles and influences from acoustic piano, choral music, psychedelic ambient, and techno music.
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2148.
Halo
by Juana Molina
May 5, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter from Argentina features a guest appearance from Deerhoof's John Dieterich.
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2149.
Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
by Jamey Johnson
October 16, 2012
Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Leon Russell are some of the artists on Jamey Johnson's tribute to songwriter Hank Cochran.
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2150.
Eleven Eleven
by Dave Alvin
June 20, 2011
The singer-songwriter who started his career with The Blasters wrote and recorded his latest solo album while on tour or during breaks from his 2010 tour.
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2151.
Bangs & Works, Vol. 2: The Best of Chicago Footwork
by Various Artists
November 22, 2011
The second volume of tracks of footwork was again produced by Mike Paradinas.
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2152.
The Sciences
by Sleep
April 20, 2018
The fourth full-length surprise release for the Northern California stoner metal band is its first new album in nearly two decades.
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2153.
ANIMA
by Thom Yorke
June 27, 2019
The third full-length solo release for the Radiohead artist was produced by Nigel Godrich and a companion 15-minute film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson is to be released on Netflix on the same day.
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2154.
Sparkle Hard
by Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
May 18, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the indie rock band features a guest appearance from Kim Gordon.
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2155.
Imidiwan: Companions
by Tinariwen
June 29, 2009
This is the fourth album for the African band.
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2156.
The Crane Wife
by The Decemberists
October 3, 2006
'Crane Wife' marks the literate, Colin Meloy-led band's major label debut.
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2157.
Black to the Future
by Sons of Kemet
May 14, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Shabaka Hutchings-led jazz quartet features guest appearances from Angel Bat Dawid, D Double E, Joshua Edelin, Lianne La Havas, Moor Mother, Kojey Radical, and Steve Williamson.
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2158.
Extraordinary Machine
by Fiona Apple
October 4, 2005
The singer-songwriter's third album finally sees the light of day after originally being shelved by her record label in 2003 and then leaked onto the Internet. This official 'Machine' is a newly-recorded version (with producer Mike Elizondo taking over for the original's Jon Brion), so if you've heard the leaked tracks, you haven't heard this. Let the comparisons begin!
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2159.
All Nerve
by The Breeders
March 2, 2018
The first new studio release from alternative rock in 10 years features the same line-up (Kelley and Kim Deal, Josephine Wiggs, and Jim Macpherson) that was on 1993's Last Splash and includes contributions from Courtney Barnett and Steve Albini.
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2160.
Balloon Balloon Balloon
by Sharp Pins
November 21, 2025
The third full-length release from the solo project of Lifeguard's Kai Slater features 21 tracks.
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2161.
Killing Time
by Bayside
February 22, 2011
Bayside's fifth album on their new label, Wind-Up Records, is produced by Gil Norton, influencing the sound of their new album with more of a harder, punk rock edge.
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2162.
Limbs
by Keeley Forsyth
February 25, 2022
The second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Keeley Forsyth was produced with Ross Downes.
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2163.
Lamentations
by William Basinski
November 13, 2020
The latest full-length release for the ambient composer features tape loops from his personal archives - some date as far back as 1979.
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2164.
WORLD WIDE WHACK
by Tierra Whack
March 15, 2024
This is the first full-length release in six years from Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack since 2018's Whack World.
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2165.
Yesterday's Gone
by Loyle Carner
January 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Kwes, Tom Misch, Mum and Rebel Kleff.
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2166.
Sometimes, Forever
by Soccer Mommy
June 24, 2022
The third full-length studio release for indie rock artist Soccer Mommy was produced by Oneohtrix Point Never's Daniel Lopatin.
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2167.
A.H.A.T.H.H.A.F.T.C.T.T.C.O.T.E.
by True Widow
March 29, 2011
The Dallas rock trio continues what it terms as "stonegaze" music on its debut on the Kemado label.
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2168.
How You Been
by SML
November 7, 2025
The second full-length release from Los Angeles-based quintet SML was recorded live in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Seattle.
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2169.
Hey What
by Low
September 10, 2021
The 13th full-length release for the Minnesota indie rock duo (bassist Steve Garrington left the band in 2020) of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker was produced by BJ Burton.
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2170.
Rips
by Ex Hex
October 7, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Washington DC trio formed by Wild Flag's Mary Timony, Laura Harris, and Betsy Wright.
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2171.
Listening to Pictures (Pentimento Volume I)
by Jon Hassell
June 8, 2018
This is the first new release in nine years for the ambient jazz trumpeter.
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2172.
Look to the East, Look to the West
by Camera Obscura
May 3, 2024
This is the first album from Scottish band Camera Obscura since the death of founding member Carey Lander from cancer in 2015.
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2173.
Thanks for the Dance
by Leonard Cohen
November 22, 2019
The posthumous release features music from the singer-songwriter's final session was produced by his son, Adam Cohen and features contributions from such artists as Beck, Leslie Feist, Daniel Lanois, Javier Mas, Richard Reed Perry, and Jennifer Warnes.
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2174.
Premonitions
by Miya Folick
October 26, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was produced with Justin Raisen and Yves Rothman.
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2175.
Carry Fire
by Robert Plant
October 13, 2017
The 11th solo release for the Led Zeppelin lead singer is backed by his band the Sensational Space Shifters and features a guest appearance from Chrissie Hynde.
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2176.
The Migration
by Scale the Summit
June 11, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release is the first for the instrumental rock band with new guitarist Mark Michell.
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2177.
Seven Psalms
by Paul Simon
May 19, 2023
The acoustic seven-movement composition from Paul Simon features Edie Brickell and VOCES8.
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2178.
The Beginning Stages Of...
by The Polyphonic Spree
June 4, 2002
It's a bit hard NOT to get noticed when your band consists of a couple dozen people dressed in white robes, but having one of the most memorable debut albums in recent years (think Mercury Rev + Spiritualized + Up With People) certainly doesn't hurt. This 10-song debut (which was originally intended as a demo) did in fact land the Austin, Texas band led by former Tripping Daisy member Tim DeLaughter a major label deal.
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2179.
Nest
by Brutus
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the Belgian trio was produced by Jesse Gander.
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2180.
The Pretty Toney Album
by Ghostface Killah
April 20, 2004
The former Wu-Tang member's fourth solo album (and first since ditching the "Killah" portion of his name) features contributions from Missy Elliott, Jadakiss and RZA.
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2181.
City Of Clowns
by Marie Davidson
February 28, 2025
The latest full-length release from Canadian electronic artist Marie Davidson features contributions by Pierre Guerineau and Soulwax.
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2182.
Bittersweet
by Kasey Chambers
July 24, 2015
The tenth full-length studio release for the Australian country singer was produced by Nick DiDia and features a guest appearance from Bernard Fanning of Powderfinger.
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2183.
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
by The Flaming Lips
July 16, 2002
The Oklahoma band finally returns with a follow-up to perhaps their strongest effort to date, 1999's 'The Soft Bulletin.' Here, the Lips venture even more into electronic territory, working once again with producer Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev). Yoshimi of Japanese band The Boredoms guests on vocals on one track and lends her name to part of the album's title (the "Yoshimi" part, not the "Pink Robots" part).
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2184.
Negro Swan
by Blood Orange
August 24, 2018
The fourth full-length release for Dev Hynes as Blood Orange was self-produced and features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Ian Isiah, Steve Lacy, Janet Mock, Anne Muldrow, Project Pat, Puff Daddy, and Tei Shi.
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2185.
All Time Present
by Chris Forsyth
April 12, 2019
The first "solo" release in six years from the Philadelphia-based guitarist/composer (he's joined by additional players, including members of his Solar Motel Band) is a mostly instrumental, eight-song double album.
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2186.
Mortal Primetime
by Sunflower Bean
April 25, 2025
The fourth full-length release from New York indie rock band Sunflower Bean was self-produced.
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2187.
Don't Forget Me
by Maggie Rogers
April 12, 2024
The third full-length major label studio release from singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers was written over five days and was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk.
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2188.
Common Sense
by J Hus
May 12, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Mist, Mo Stack, and Tiggs Da Author.
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2189.
Silver Season
by Israel Nash
October 9, 2015
The fourth release for the singer-songwriter was recorded on tape at Nash's Texas ranch with Ted Young.
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2190.
Cuz I Love You
by Lizzo
April 19, 2019
The Minnesota rapper and flautist makes her major-label debut with this follow-up to 2015's Big GRRRL Small World. Missy Elliott and Gucci Mane guest.
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2191.
For Free
by David Crosby
July 23, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sarah Jarosz.
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2192.
Eternal Blue
by Spiritbox
September 17, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the Vancouver alt-metal quartet that includes ex-members of Iwrestledabearonce Courtney LaPlante and Michael Stringer as well as Bill Crook and Zev Rose.
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2193.
Velvet
by Adam Lambert
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length solo studio release for the current Queen singer features production from Fred Ball, Tommy English, and Butch Walker.
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2194.
Tape Two
by Young Fathers
June 11, 2013
Rap, soul, pop, and R&B are some of the genres seen on the second release from the Scottish trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and G. Hastings.
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2195.
1966
by Karen Dalton
January 24, 2012
These home recordings were taped in 1966 when folk singer Karen Dalton and her husband Richard Tucker were in Colorado.
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2196.
Ghosts Of The Great Highway
by Sun Kil Moon
November 4, 2003
'Ghosts' marks the debut of the latest band from Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters). Filling out the lineup are RHP drummer Anthony Koutsos, American Music Club drummer Tim Mooney, and bassist Geoff Sanfield (Black Lab).
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2197.
Dark Days/Light Years
by Super Furry Animals
April 21, 2009
The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'
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2198.
Varmints
by Anna Meredith
March 4, 2016
The debut electronic full-length release for the former composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
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2199.
DISCOMBOBULATED
by Hen Ogledd
February 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from Hen Ogledd, the music project that includes Dawn Bothwell, Rhodri Davies, Richard Dawson and Sally Pilkington was produced with Sam Grant.
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2200.
Daylight Daylight
by Steve Gunn
November 7, 2025
The second full-length release from Steve Gunn in 2025 was produced by James Elkington and features contributions by Hunter Diamond, Nick Macri, Macie Stewart, and Ben Whiteley.
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