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5001.
Jay Stay Paid
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
June 2, 2009
The 28-track collection of unreleased tracks from the rapper/producer, who passed away three years ago, was produced by his mother and arranged by Pete Rock.
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5002.
Mind Control
by Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats
May 14, 2013
The third full-length release for the British metal band was inspired by 1970s exploitation films.
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![Now Soon Someday [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/600358458a94ec7f20adb8419571eb3c-98.jpg)
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5003.
Now Soon Someday [EP]
by Beans
March 2, 2004
The former Anti-Pop Consortium member's second solo release is a nine-song EP, with six new tracks and three remixes by Kings, Prefuse 73 and El-P.
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5004.
The Lost Boy
by YBN Cordae
July 26, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Chance the Rapper, Meek Mill, Arin Ray, Pusha T, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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5005.
After Dinner We Talk Dreams
by MICHELLE
February 25, 2022
The second full-length release for the New York collective MICHELLE features a guest appearance from Isa Reyes.
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5006.
Stay Close to Music
by Mykki Blanco
October 14, 2022
The third full-length release for Los Angeles-based rapper Mykki Blanco features guest appearances from Ah-Mer-Ah-Su, ANOHNI, Devendra Banhart, Sam Buck, Diana Gordon, Jónsi, Kelsey Lu, MNEK, Slug Christ, Michael Stipe, and Saul Williams.
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5007.
These Are The Vistas
by The Bad Plus
February 11, 2003
This is not your ordinary jazz trio. For their major-label debut, The Bad Plus work with alt-rock producer Tchad Blake, and include covers of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Blondie's "Heart of Glass," and Aphex Twin's "Flim" among their seven original tracks.
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5008.
Mesmerism
by Tyshawn Sorey
July 8, 2022
The first release for Tyshawn Sorey with his new jazz trio that includes pianist Aaron Diehl and bassist Matt Brewer was produced by Michael Carvin.
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5009.
Aggression Continuum
by Fear Factory
June 18, 2021
The 10th full-length studio release for the Los Angeles metal band is the final album with Burton C. Bell's vocals (which were recorded in 2017).
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5010.
Sing The Sorrow
by AFI
March 11, 2003
This is the major-label debut for the Bay Area punk rockers (whose initials stand for "A Fire Inside"), who got their start in Ukiah, Calif. in 1991. Garbage's Butch Vig produces.
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5011.
If...
by Bill Ryder-Jones
January 10, 2012
The debut solo album from the former lead guitarist of The Coral was written as a musical adaptation of Italo Calvino's 1979 novel, If on a Winter's Night a Traveler and features The London Philharmonic.
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5012.
The Noise Made By People
by Broadcast
April 18, 2000
Although the Birmingham, England band has been recording and performing since 1995, 'The Noise Made By People' marks their official full-length debut (following 1997's singles compilation 'Work And Non-Work'). In the UK, the group is signed to Warp Records (although they don't sound too much like the other bands on Warp's all-electronic roster).
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5013.
Time* Sex* Love*
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
May 29, 2001
This is Carpenter's first studio release since 1996, and features a seven-piece band.
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5014.
MHz Legacy
by MHz Legacy
November 6, 2012
Ohio rappers Copywrite, RJD2, Tage Future, and Jakki Da Motamouth return as MHz Legacy (Camu Tao passed away in 2008) to release its debut full-length.
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5015.
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music
by Sturgill Simpson
May 13, 2014
The second full-length release for the country singer was produced by Dave Cobb.
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5016.
Blume
by Nérija
August 2, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British jazz collective was produced by Kwes.
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5017.
Ode To Joy
by Wilco
October 4, 2019
The 11th full-length studio release for the Chicago alternative rock band was produced by Jeff Tweedy.
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5018.
Internal Working Model
by Liela Moss
January 13, 2023
The third full-length solo release for ex-The Duke Spirit's frontwoman Liela Moss features guest appearances from Jehnny Beth, Dhani Harrison, and Gary Numan.
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5019.
Modern Country
by William Tyler
June 3, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was written mostly while staying in a cabin in Mississippi.
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5020.
Sore
by Dilly Dally
October 9, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Canadian punk quartet was produced by Josh Korody and Leon Taheny.
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5021.
The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast
by Matmos
May 9, 2006
M.C. Schmidt and Drew Daniel's latest Matmos album includes contributions from Bjork and Antony. Each of the ten tracks focuses on a specific person who has influenced the group in some way, such as William S. Burroughs and Valerie Solanas.
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5022.
The Animal Spirits
by James Holden & the Animal Spirits
November 3, 2017
The latest release for electronic artist James Holden was recorded with his band The Animal Spirits in single takes.
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5023.
White Roses, My God
by Alan Sparhawk
September 27, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from Low's Alan Sparhawk was recorded in Minnesota and produced with Nat Harvie.
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5024.
See Through You
by A Place to Bury Strangers
February 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk band A Place to Bury Strangers is its first LP with John Fedowitz and Sandra Fedowitz.
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5025.
Caveman Wakes Up
by Friendship
May 16, 2025
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia quartet Friendship features engineer Jeff Ziegler, Bradford Kreiger, and Lucas Knapp recording different band members.
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5026.
Sentenced to Life
by Black Breath
March 26, 2012
The Seattle heavy metal band's second album was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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5027.
Bleed
by The Necks
October 11, 2024
The latest full-length release from Australian trio The Necks features one 42-minute track and was recorded and mixed by Tim Whitte.
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5028.
Blue Raspberry
by Katy Kirby
January 26, 2024
The second full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Katy Kirby was Alberto Sewald and Logan Chung.
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5029.
Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future
by Underworld
March 18, 2016
The ninth full-length studio release for the British techno duo was co-produced with High Contrast.
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5030.
I Am What I Am
by Merle Haggard
April 20, 2010
The newest release for the California-born country singer-songwriter is his first on Vanguard Records.
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5031.
An Introduction to Elliott Smith
by Elliott Smith
November 2, 2010
The compilation contains tracks from the Heatmiser singer's previous eight solo albums.
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5032.
12 Songs
by Neil Diamond
November 8, 2005
Producer Rick Rubin attempts to do for Neil Diamond what he did for Johnny Cash, resulting in a rare stripped-down, intimate set for the veteran performer. (Don't expect any Nine Inch Nails covers, though; these are all Diamond originals.)
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![Masculin Feminin [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/f289faa957c5b437cad7152d3dfd342b-98.jpg)
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5033.
Masculin Feminin [Box Set]
by Blonde Redhead
September 30, 2016
The reissue of the alternative rock band's first two album includes b-sides, demos, live tracks, and radio sessions.
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5034.
Loma
by Loma
February 16, 2018
This is the debut full-length release for the project formed by Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg, and Emily Cross and Dan Duszynski of Cross Record.
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5035.
The New Sound
by Geordie Greep
October 4, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from black midi frontman Geordie Greep features over 30 session musicians and was recorded in Brazil and England.
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5036.
Oh My God
by Kevin Morby
April 26, 2019
The fifth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Cohen.
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5037.
Carvings
by Juni Habel
January 6, 2023
The second full-length release for Norwegian folk singer-songwriter Habel’s brother, husband and uncle features contributions from Habel's brother, husband and uncle.
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5038.
On&On
by Daniel Blumberg
July 31, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the former Yuck member was recorded by Peter Walsh.
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5039.
New Magic
by Son Little
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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![Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/96e92b67d916101f5c0f999a10fce73e-98.jpg)
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5040.
Streams of Thought, Vol. 1 [EP]
by Black Thought
June 1, 2018
The debut five-track solo EP from The Roots' Tariq Trotter was produced by 9th Wonder and The Soul Council.
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5041.
Afternoon X
by Vanishing Twin
October 13, 2023
The fourth full-length release from London-based trio Vanishing Twin was mixed by the band and Marta Salogni.
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5042.
Remember the Life Is Beautiful
by Gonno
August 21, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Japanese electronic producer.
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5043.
Fake It Flowers
by Beabadoobee
October 16, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the British-Filipino alternative rock artist.
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5044.
A Distant Call
by Sheer Mag
August 23, 2019
The second full-length release for the Philadelphia punk quartet was recorded by by the band's bassist Hart Seely.
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5045.
Interior Architecture
by M. Geddes Gengras
July 29, 2016
The four-track double LP from the Los Angeles-based electronic artist was recorded over six years in a variety of locations around the world.
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5046.
Actor
by St. Vincent
May 5, 2009
Annie Clark's second album was produced with John Congleton.
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5047.
Trackless Woods
by Iris DeMent
August 7, 2015
The poems of Russian Anna Akhmatova are the basis of the latest release from the singer-songwriter.
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5048.
Out of Range
by Gun Outfit
November 10, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the now Los Angeles-based quintet led by Carrie Keith and Dylan Sharp was inspired in part by classical and post-modern mythologies.
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5049.
God Save The Gun
by Militarie Gun
October 17, 2025
The second full-length release from Los Angeles punk band Militarie Gun features songs co-written with such artists as James Goodson of Dazy, Phillip Odom, and Nick Panella of MSPAINT.
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5050.
Cult
by Bayside
February 18, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the New York punk band led by Anthony Raneri is its first on the Hopeless label.
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![Our Extended Play [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/ebfee7bfd469e8176123470b75dba10b-98.jpg)
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5051.
Our Extended Play [EP]
by Beabadoobee
May 21, 2021
The four-track EP for singer-songwriter Bea Kristi was recorded with the 1975's Matty Healy and George Daniel.
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5052.
Life, and Another
by Mega Bog
July 23, 2021
The sixth full-length release for Erin Birgy as Mega Bog features contributions from Matt Bachmann, Zach Burba of iji, Andrew Dorset of Lake, Meg Duffy of Hand Habits, James Krivchenia of Big Thief, Alex Liebman, Aaron Otheim, Will Segerstrom, and Jade Tcimpidis,
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5053.
Viva Hinds
by Hinds
September 6, 2024
The fourth studio release from Spanish garage rock duo features guest appearances by Beck and Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten.
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5054.
To Love Is to Live
by Jehnny Beth
June 12, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Savages singer features The xx's Romy Madley Croft, Cillian Murphy and IDLES' Joe Talbot.
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5055.
The Family Afloat
by Bound Stems
September 9, 2008
The Chicago-based indie rock band releases its second full-length album.
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5056.
Revelator
by Phosphorescent
April 5, 2024
The first full-length studio release since 2018's C'est La Vie from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Matthew Houck as Phosphorescent was recorded over six months.
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5057.
Weird Faith
by Madi Diaz
February 9, 2024
The latest full-length release from the Nashville-based singer-songwriter Madi Diaz features a guest appearance by Kacey Musgraves.
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5058.
Eleven Fugues for Sodium Pentothal
by Adam Wiltzie
April 5, 2024
The first non-soundtrack full-length studio release from Stars Of The Lids' Adam Wiltzie was recorded in Belgium with orchestral strings recorded in Hungary.
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![Hereditary [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/1e3be136aeb5470ba399d8a662d89b49-98.jpg)
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5059.
Hereditary [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Colin Stetson
June 8, 2018
The former Arcade Fire saxophonist composed and performed on the soundtrack for Ari Aster's horror film.
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5060.
Misadventures of Doomscroller
by Dawes
July 22, 2022
The eighth full-length studio release for Los Angeles folk rock band Dawes was produced by Jonathon Wilson.
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5061.
Time
by Louis Cole
August 10, 2018
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist features guest appearances from Genevieve Artadi, Dennis Hamm, Brad Mehldau, and Thundercat.
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5062.
Screen Violence
by Chvrches
August 27, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Scottish synth-pop trio features a guest appearance from Robert Smith.
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5063.
She Walks in Beauty
by Marianne Faithfull
April 30, 2021
The latest collaboration between Marianne Faithfull and Warren Ellis features poems by the Romantics (Byron, Hood, Keats, Shelley, Tennyson, and Wordsworth) set to music with contributions from Nick Cave, Brian Eno and Vincent Segal.
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5064.
Amyl and the Sniffers
by Amyl and the Sniffers
May 24, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Australian garage punk band was produced by Ross Orton.
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5065.
Reality Testing
by Lone
June 17, 2014
The fifth release for the British electronic artist Matt Cutler as Lone features hip-hop influences.
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5066.
Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar
by Robert Plant
September 9, 2014
The tenth solo album for the British rock singer backed by his band the Sensational Space Shifters feature influences from African, dance and jazz music.
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5067.
Visitor
by Empath
February 11, 2022
The second full-length release for the Philadelphia noise-pop band Empath was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jake Portrait.
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5068.
Shut Up I Am Dreaming
by Sunset Rubdown
May 2, 2006
This is the second album for the band led by Spencer Krug (who can also be found in both Wolf Parade and Frog Eyes).
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5069.
Country Funk II: 1967-1974
by Various Artists
July 15, 2014
The second volume of country funk includes songs by J.J. Cale, Bob Darin, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Townes Van Zandt.
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5070.
Epic Ten
by Sharon Van Etten
April 16, 2021
Fiona Apple, Courtney Barnett, Aaron Dessner, IDLES, Shamir, St. Panther, Justin Vernon and Lucinda Williams cover songs from the singer-songwriter's 2010 album.
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5071.
Rubber Factory
by The Black Keys
September 7, 2004
The blues-rock duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney return with their third album, so-named because it was recorded in a deserted rubber (tire) factory.
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5072.
Der Lange Marsch
by Gas
December 3, 2021
This is the latest full-length ambient studio release for Wolfgang Voigt under the name GAS.
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5073.
FU##IN' UP
by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
April 26, 2024
Neil Young and Crazy Horse recorded nine tracks from 1990's Ragged Glory with song lyrics replacing the original titles in 2023.
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5074.
Fin
by Syd
February 3, 2017
The debut full-length release for the R&B artist features production from Hit-Boy MeLo-X, and Rakhi.
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5075.
Be Still Please
by Portastatic
October 10, 2006
Laura Cantrell, Peter Holsapple, and Annie Hayden guest on Mac McCaughan's second Portastatic album of 2006.
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5076.
God's Son
by Nas
December 17, 2002
Jay-Z's mortal enemy returns with his third (!) release of 2002, which includes collaborations with Alicia Keys and 2Pac (yes, that 2Pac, who, as you may recall, died several years ago).
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5077.
Sorceress
by Opeth
September 30, 2016
The 12th full-length studio release for the Swedish prog metal band was produced by Tom Dalgety.
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5078.
The Milk Of Human Kindness
by Caribou
May 3, 2005
'Human Kindness' is the latest disc of psychedelic electronica from Dan Snaith, who formerly recorded under the name Manitoba (before a threatened lawsuit from a similarly-named artist caused the switch to the similarly-Canadian Caribou).
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5079.
Sing the Delta
by Iris DeMent
October 2, 2012
The first release of original songs from the singer-songwriter in 16 years focuses on life on the Arkansas delta.
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5080.
Fits
by White Denim
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for the Austin, Texas indie rock band.
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5081.
Metals
by Feist
October 4, 2011
This is the fourth full-length studio album for the Canadian singer.
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5082.
Visa
by Vladislav Delay
November 11, 2014
The latest release for the Finnish electronic artist Sasu Ripatti as Vladislav Delay was inspired after his visa to enter the US was denied and he had to cancel his tour.
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5083.
Earthstar Mountain
by Hannah Cohen
March 28, 2025
The latest full-length release from New York-based singer-songwriter Hannah Cohen was produced by Sam Evian and features contributions from such artist as Clairo, Oliver Hill, Liam Kazar, Sean Mullins, and Sufjan Stevens.
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5084.
Evenfall
by Sam Akpro
March 28, 2025
The debut full-length release from British artist Sam Akpro features influences of dub, jazz, rock, and post-punk music.
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![Harmony of Difference [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/e1f58064e972f54586779fe843a084b2-98.jpg)
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5085.
Harmony of Difference [EP]
by Kamasi Washington
September 29, 2017
The six-track EP from the avant-garde jazz artist premiered as part of the 2017 Whitney Biennial featuring a series of projected paintings created his sister Amani Washington.
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5086.
The Horses and the Hounds
by James McMurtry
August 20, 2021
The first new full-length studio release for singer-songwriter in seven years was recorded in Santa Monica with producer Ross Hogarth.
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5087.
Panic Shack
by Panic Shack
July 18, 2025
The debut full-length release from Welsh punk band Panic Shack was produced by Ali Chant.
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5088.
A Firmer Hand
by Hamish Hawk
August 16, 2024
The latest full-length release from Scottish singer-songwriter Hamish Hawk was inspired in part by some of his personal relationships.
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5089.
Dunya
by Mustafa
September 27, 2024
The debut full-length release from Canadian poet Mustafa (who has written for Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, and The Weeknd) features contributions from Clairo, Aaron Dessner, Simon Hessmann, Nicolas Jaar, Rosalía, and Ramy Yousef.
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5090.
South Broadway Athletic Club
by The Bottle Rockets
October 2, 2015
The tenth full-length studio release for the St. Louis alternative rock band led by Brian Henneman was produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel.
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5091.
Devastator
by Phantom Planet
June 18, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the Los Angeles rock band is its first studio album in over 12 years was produced by Tony Berg.
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5092.
Love in Beats
by Omar
January 27, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the British soul singer features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, MC Ty, and Leon Ware.
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5093.
Ribbons
by Bibio
April 12, 2019
The latest release from the British producer Stephen Wilkinson features a variety of stringed instruments including the mandolin and fiddle.
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5094.
Bad Vibrations
by A Day to Remember
September 2, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the Florida metalcore rock band was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
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5095.
Don't Let the Kids Win
by Julia Jacklin
October 7, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was recorded in New Zealand with producer Ben Edwards.
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5096.
Palomino
by Treetop Flyers
March 18, 2016
The second full-length release for the British folk-rock band was self-produced.
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5097.
Double Figure
by Plaid
May 29, 2001
The release notes say that this is the third installment in the trilogy that began with "Not For Threes" and "Rest Proof Clockwork" and that it deals with the "duality of the ear." Hey, as long as it sounds good.
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5098.
Flatland
by Objekt
October 28, 2014
This is the debut full-length techno release for TJ Hertz as Objekt.
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5099.
Pat Metheny: Road to the Sun
by Pat Metheny
March 5, 2021
The latest full-length release for the the composer/guitarist features Jason Vieaux and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.
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5100.
Fabriclive 61
by Pinch
February 14, 2012
Fabric's latest mix compilation is from the British dubstep DJ/producer Pinch.
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