Music
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3001.
What a Devastating Turn of Events
by Rachel Chinouriri
May 3, 2024
The debut full-length release from British indie pop artist Rachel Chinouriri features contributions by producer Rich Turvey and Kenny Beats.
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3002.
Wide Awake
by Rayland Baxter
July 13, 2018
The third full-length release for the Tennessee singer-songwriter was produced by Butch Walker.
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3003.
Cascade
by Floating Points
September 13, 2024
The latest full-length release from British electronic producer Floating Points features six tracks that run six minutes or longer.
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3004.
House and Land
by House and Land
June 16, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the North Carolina folk duo of Sarah Louise Henson and Sally Anne Morgan (of Pelt and Black Twig Pickers).
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3005.
Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me
by Porridge Radio
October 18, 2024
The fourth full-length release from Brirish alternative/indie rock band Porridge Radio features songs that began as poems lead singer Dana Margolin wrote after a relationship ended.
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3006.
1988
by Blueprint
March 29, 2005
After both rapping and producing on other artists' records, double-threat Blueprint finally combines his talents on his first solo disc. Aesop Rock, Illogic and Vast Aire guest.
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3007.
Symbolic Use of Light
by Umfang
June 16, 2017
The debut full-length release for the New York-based electronic producer Emma Olson was recorded in live takes.
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3008.
Whelm
by Douglas Dare
May 13, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Fabian Prynn.
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3009.
Get on Board the Soul Train: The Sound of Philadelphia International Records, Vol. 1 [Box Set]
by Various Artists
May 28, 2021
The nine-disc boxset includes the first eight albums from the Philadelphia International Records label and a 12" single of “Back Stabbers” by the O’Jays and MFSB.
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3010.
Hidden
by These New Puritans
March 2, 2010
The British rock band uses a vast variety of musical instruments and styles for its second album.
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3011.
Hey! Merry Christmas!
by The Mavericks
November 2, 2018
The first holiday album for the Nashville-based band includes nine original songs and was produced by Raul Malo and Niko Bolas.
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3012.
In Search Of... [Second Version]
by N.E.R.D
March 12, 2002
This is the debut album for in-demand hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, recording with Shay under the name N.E.R.D. (for "No One Ever Really Dies"). Note that there are two different versions of this album in circulation. The original version, featuring mainly electronic instrumentation, was intended for release in August 2001 but was shelved by the band (only to be released in the UK over the band's objection). This new version, released March 2002, was completely rerecorded, and features live instrumentation by Minneapolis funk band Spymob.
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3013.
Mechanics of Dominion
by Esmerine
October 20, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the Canadian chamber group features influences from neo-classical, minimalist, modern contemporary, folk, baroque, jazz and rock music.
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3014.
Out of My Province
by Nadia Reid
March 6, 2020
The third full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by Trey Pollard and Matthew E. White.
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3015.
All Melody
by Nils Frahm
January 26, 2018
The ninth full-length studio release for the German electronic composer/producer was recorded in his studio in the East Berlin Funkhaus building.
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3016.
PAINLESS
by Nilüfer Yanya
March 4, 2022
London-based singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya worked with Wilma Archer, Jazzi Bobbi, Bullion, and Andrew Sarlo for her second full-length release.
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3017.
Wounded Rhymes
by Lykke Li
March 1, 2011
Sweden's Lykke Li continues to disarm listeners with her distinctive voice on her second album, keeping in tune with her tough sensuality and pop whimsy.
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3018.
Tryptych
by Demdike Stare
January 31, 2011
Released separately in 2010 as three vinyl records, Forest of Evil, Liberation Through Hearing, and Voices of Dust are released together with additional tracks as a three-CD set for 2011.
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3019.
Mozart's Mini-Mart
by Go-Kart Mozart
February 23, 2018
The third full-length release for the indie rock band led by Lawrence (frontman for Felt and Denim) was produced with Papernut Cambridge's Ian Button.
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3020.
Odyssey
by Nubya Garcia
September 20, 2024
The second full-length release from London-based saxophonist/composer Nubya Garcia features the Chineke! Orchestra and guest appearances by Georgia Anne Muldrow and KOKOROKO's Richie.
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3021.
Fear Fun
by Father John Misty
May 1, 2012
J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes releases his debut solo album as Father John Misty.
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3022.
Past Life Regression
by Papercuts
April 1, 2022
The seventh full-length release for the Jason Quever-led project Papercuts was self-recorded.
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3023.
Follow Them True
by Stick in the Wheel
January 26, 2018
The second full-length release for the British folk quintet led by singer Nicola Kearey was produced by the band's guitarist Ian Carter.
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3024.
Majesty Shredding
by Superchunk
September 14, 2010
This is the first studio album in nine years for the Chapel Hill, North Carolina, indie rock band Superchunk.
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3025.
And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
by Yo La Tengo
February 22, 2000
Aside from the noisy "Cherry Chapstick," the tracks on And Then Nothing showcase a mellower sound for the Hoboken, NJ three-piece, which disappointed some long-time fans but certainly won over critics.
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3026.
Compass
by Joshua Redman
January 13, 2009
The latest album from the California-born jazz saxophonist.
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3027.
Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You
by Ethel Cain
August 8, 2025
Ethel Cain's latest full-length release is a prequel to 2022's Preacher's Daughter and was self-produced.
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3028.
Placeholder
by Hand Habits
March 1, 2019
The second full-length release for the Meg Duffy project was produced with Brad Cook.
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3029.
L'Amour [Remastered]
by Lewis
May 13, 2014
The remastered release of a 1983 vinyl release from a mysterious Canadian artist named Randall Wulff.
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3030.
Live at Bush Hall
by Black Country, New Road
March 24, 2023
The live release from British rock band Black Country, New Road was recorded at London's Bush Hall in December 2022.
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3031.
Reloaded
by Roc Marciano
November 13, 2012
The New York rapper produced ten of the 15 tracks on his second full-length solo album that also features production from The Alchemist, The Arch Druids, Q-Tip, and Ray West.
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3032.
Significant Changes
by Jayda G
March 22, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Canadian DJ/producer features a guest appearance from Alexa Dash.
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3033.
Rotten Thing To Say
by Burning Love
June 18, 2012
The second full-length release for the Canadian punk band led by Chris Colohan was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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3034.
L.I.E.S. Presents: Music for Shut-Ins
by Various Artists
December 10, 2013
This is the second compilation of electronic dance music from Ron Morelli's Long Island Electrical Systems (L.I.E.S.) label.
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3035.
L.A Witch
by L.A. Witch
September 8, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles trio of Sade Sanchez, Ellie English and Irita Pai.
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3036.
Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark
by Gwenifer Raymond
September 5, 2025
The second full-length release from Welsh folk artist Gwenifer Raymond was inspired by sci-fi comics and novels.
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3037.
Hollow
by The Handsome Family
September 8, 2023
The 11th full-length studio release from husband-and-wife duo The Handsome Family is its first studio release since 2016's Unseen.
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3038.
Moodymann
by Moodymann
January 27, 2014
The Detroit techno artist's latest release includes guest appearances from Amp Fiddler, Andres, and José James.
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3039.
Ceremony
by Tiny Ruins
April 28, 2023
The fourth full-length release for the music project of New Zealand artist Hollie Fullbrook was produced and mixed by Tom Healy.
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3040.
Mountain Soul II
by Patty Loveless
September 29, 2009
The follow-up to her 2001 album "Mountain Soul" was produced by Emory Gordy, Jr.
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3041.
Petunia
by Tonstartssbandht
October 22, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Florida-based brothers Andy and Edwin White features five tracks with a runtime of more than six minutes.
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3042.
Be
by Common
May 24, 2005
The rapper's follow-up to 2002's love-it-or-hate-it 'Electric Circus' was produced largely by Kanye West. For some reason, John Mayer guests.
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3043.
Megafaun
by Megafaun
September 20, 2011
This is the fourth album for the North Carolina rock trio who at one time were in a band with Justin Vernon named DeYarmond Edison.
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3044.
Typical System
by Total Control
June 24, 2014
This is the second full-length studio release for the Melbourne, Australia-based post-punk band formed by Dan Stewart and Mikey Young.
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3045.
Blue Water Road
by Kehlani
April 29, 2022
The third full-length studio release for R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani features guest appearances from Ambré, Justin Bieber, Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, and Thundercat.
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3046.
Working Men's Club
by Working Men's Club
October 2, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British band led by Sydney Minsky-Sargeant was produced by Ross Orton.
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3047.
Something About April II
by Adrian Younge
January 22, 2016
The sequel to 2011's Something About April features guest appearances from Bilal, Karolina, Raphael Saadiq, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.
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3048.
Soul Time!
by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 31, 2011
The latest album for the funk and soul group collects songs from b-sides, exclusives, and bonus tracks.
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3049.
Around the World & Back
by State Champs
October 16, 2015
The second full-length release for the New York pop-punk quintet was produced by Kyle Black and lead singer Derek Discanio.
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3050.
Night Network
by The Cribs
November 20, 2020
The eighth full-length studio release for the British indie rock trio was recorded at the Foo Fighters' Los Angeles studio and was self-produced.
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3051.
Covers
by Marika Hackman
November 13, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British alternative singer-songwriter features covers of songs by such artists as Beyoncé, Grimes, The Japanese House, Muna, Radiohead, Elliott Smith, and Sharon Van Etten.
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3052.
Blaqkout
by DJ Quik & Kurupt
June 9, 2009
This is the first album to feature DJ Quik and Kurupt together.
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3053.
At the Royal Albert Hall, April 14, 1970
by Creedence Clearwater Revival
September 16, 2022
Audio of Creedence Clearwater Revival's concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1970 was restored and remixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell.
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3054.
Centralia
by Mountains
January 22, 2013
The sixth release of acoustic instrumentation and electronics for the Brooklyn-based duo was self-recorded, edited, and mixed.
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3055.
Laurel Hell
by Mitski
February 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for New York City indie artist Mitski was produced by Patrick Hyland.
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3056.
Never Will
by Ashley McBryde
April 3, 2020
The second full-length release on Warner Music Nashville for the country artist was produced by Jay Joyce.
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3057.
Voir Dire
by Earl Sweatshirt
August 25, 2023
The surprise release from Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist is only found on Gala's website with just one track featuring a guest appearance from MIKE being available at other major streaming sites.
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3058.
No More Heroes
by Solillaquists Of Sound
August 4, 2009
This is the second album for the Orlando, Florida-based hip-hop group.
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3059.
Fever Forms
by The Octopus Project
July 9, 2013
This is thee fifth full-length release for the Austin experimental band.
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3060.
Brighter Than Creation's Dark
by Drive-By Truckers
January 22, 2008
This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career.
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3061.
The Hunter
by Mastodon
September 27, 2011
The Atlanta metal band's first album that is not a concept release was produced by Mike Elizondo.
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3062.
Scandalous
by Black Joe Lewis
March 15, 2011
The retro-soul rock quartet, featuring an eight-piece horn section, offers up a funky blend of R&B and blues reminiscent of early J. Geils Band, James Brown, and Otis Redding.
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3063.
A Winged Victory for the Sullen
by A Winged Victory for the Sullen
September 13, 2011
The duo of Dustin O'Halloran and Stars of the Lid's Adam Wiltzie release their debut album as A Winged Victory for the Sullen.
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3064.
Across the River of Stars
by Beachwood Sparks
July 19, 2024
The first full-length studio release in 12 years from Beachwood Sparks was produced by The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson.
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3065.
Future Me Hates Me
by The Beths
August 10, 2018
The debut full-length release for the indie pop/rock quartet formed at the University of Auckland was produced by the band's guitarist Jonathan Pearce.
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3066.
Pangs
by Alasdair Roberts
February 24, 2017
The second full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was recorded by Julie McLarnon.
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3067.
The Narrows
by Grant-Lee Phillips
March 18, 2016
The eighth solo release for the Nashville-based California singer-songwriter was self-produced and was recorded at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Studio.
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3068.
Music in Exile
by Songhoy Blues
February 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Malian band was co-produced by Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner and Marc-Antoine Moreau.
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3069.
softscars
by yeule
September 22, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Singaporean artist Nat Ćmiel as yeule was written and produced with Kin Leonnas.
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3070.
Surrounded by Time
by Tom Jones
April 23, 2021
The latest full-length covers release from the Welsh artist was co-produced by Ethan Johns and Mark Woodward.
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3071.
Blackjazz
by Shining
February 2, 2010
The Norwegian band led by Jorgen Munkeby has a sharper metal edge than Jaga Jazzist, which was Munkeby's previous band.
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3072.
Wild Flag
by Wild Flag
September 13, 2011
The indie supergroup, featuring Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss of Sleater-Kinney, releases its debut power pop album.
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3073.
Live: The Storyteller
by Todd Snider
February 1, 2011
Comedian/country-singer Todd Snider’s latest album contains songs regarding comical social situations and subject matter, offering insightful truths with a bit of humor.
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3074.
Swim
by Caribou
April 20, 2010
The Canadian electronic artist releases his follow-up to his Polaris Music Prize-winning album Andorra.
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3075.
Midnite Vultures
by Beck
November 16, 1999
Beck's "official" follow-up to 'Odelay' is an even more eclectic mix of soul, electro, funk, folk, rock, and hip-hop, including more than one song that sounds an awful lot like Prince.
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3076.
Bird's Eye
by Ravyn Lenae
August 9, 2024
The second full-length release from Chicago R&B singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae features guest appearances by Childish Gambino & Ty Dolla $ign.
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3077.
Identity Crisis
by Shelby Lynne
September 16, 2003
Don't be fooled by the title: While 'Identity Crisis' would have perfectly suited her poorly-received predecessor, 2001's Glen Ballard-produced 'Love, Shelby,' that's not the case here, as these 12 self-produced tracks are more likely to connect with fans of her breakthrough disc 'I Am Shelby Lynne.'
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3078.
Master And Everyone
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 28, 2003
Don't know Bonnie "Prince" Billy? You may know him better by his given name, Will Oldham, who recorded under his name as well as Palace Music throughout the 1990s. This is his third album under the Billy moniker, and features contributions from members of Lambchop.
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3079.
What's Your Sign
by Oneida/Rhys Chatham
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length collaboration between Oneida and Rhys Chatham was recorded with Colin Marston.
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3080.
Only Love From Now On
by Carmen Villain
February 25, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Carmen Villain features contributions from Arve Henriksen and Johanna Scheie Orellana.
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3081.
I Am Shelby Lynne
by Shelby Lynne
January 25, 2000
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3082.
Shine A Light
by The Constantines
August 19, 2003
The Ontario, Canada band makes its Sub Pop (and U.S.) debut with this, their second LP, which mixes alternative rock with punk and soul.
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3083.
Immutable
by Meshuggah
April 1, 2022
The ninth full-length release for Swedish metal band Meshuggah was mixed by Rickard Bengtsson and Staffan Karlsson.
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3084.
Midas
by Wunderhorse
August 30, 2024
The second full-length release from British indie rock band Wunderhorse was produced by Craig Silvey.
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3085.
Harlem River Blues
by Justin Townes Earle
September 14, 2010
The third album for the son of Steve Earle was produced with Skylar Wilson.
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3086.
Peace Sells...But Who's Buying? [25th Anniversary Special Edition]
by Megadeth
July 12, 2011
The 1968 album for the heavy metal band led by Dave Mustaine is reissued with remastered tracks and a live show recorded in 1987.
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3087.
Arrowhead
by Prurient
July 22, 2008
Dominick Fernow latest album feature 3 tracks he recorded in Providence, Rhode Island.
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3088.
Migratory
by Masayoshi Fujita
September 6, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from Japanese vibraphonist Masayoshi Fujita features guest appearances by Hatis Noit and Moor Mother.
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3089.
Think Tank
by Blur
May 6, 2003
The veteran Britpop outfit's first new album in four years is the result of tumultuous recording sessions in Morocco with producer Fatboy Slim, which saw a growing dispute between co-founders Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon culminate in Coxon's departure from the band. Fatboy Slim only wound up producing two tracks, with William Orbit handling some of the others.
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3090.
Year of the Horse
by Fucked Up
September 17, 2021
The four-track release from the Canadian hardcore punk band's Zodiac series features Vocals From Julien Baker And Matt Berninger.
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3091.
Bang Bang Rock & Roll
by Art Brut
May 9, 2006
The London-based art-rockers led by Eddie Argos make their official debut with this 12-song effort.
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3092.
Grinderman
by Grinderman
April 10, 2007
This self-titled disc is the first release for the new project from Nick Cave, who adds "guitar player" to his CV. Seeing as how most of the Bad Seeds join in as well, we're still not sure why the new name was necessary. (Actually, it sounds even more like their earlier band, The Birthday Party.)
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3093.
Love vs Money
by The-Dream
March 10, 2009
The second album for the producer/singer was produced with Chrstopher "Tricky" Stewart and features guest appearances by Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and Lil Jon.
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3094.
Hopelessness
by Anohni
May 6, 2016
The debut solo release for the lead singer of Antony And The Johnsons was produced by Oneohtrix Point Never and Hudson Mohawke.
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3095.
Choral
by Mountains
February 17, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based duo who met at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago.
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3096.
How Ill Thy World Is Ordered
by Daniel Romano
September 18, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Canadian rock artist with The Outfit was mixed by Kenneth Roy Meehan.
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3097.
Let God Sort Em Out
by Clipse
July 11, 2025
The first full-length studio release from rap duo Clipse since 2009's Til the Casket Drops features guest appearances by Ab-Liva, Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, Nas, Stove God Cooks, The-Dream, Voices of Fire, and Pharrell Williams.
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3098.
Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
by Lucinda Williams
September 30, 2014
Produced with Tom Overby and Greg Leisz, the 11th studio release for singer-songwriter includes a song based on a poem by her father, Miller Williams.
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3099.
A Hand Through the Cellar Door
by Luke Temple
November 11, 2016
The fifth full-length solo release for the Here We Go Magic member return to his indie folk style of his first three solo albums.
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3100.
Maybe Not Tonight
by Lime Garden
April 10, 2026
The second full-length release from British indie pop band Lime Garden was produced by Charlie Andrew with Dan Carey co-producing two tracks.
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