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Plat du Jour
by Matthew Herbert
September 13, 2005
Herbert's first disc in two years is a sample-driven concept album about the relationship of food to politics, society and celebrity. It is best consumed while reading the detailed album website, rather than as a stand-alone piece of music.
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Scale
by Matthew Herbert
May 30, 2006
Like a more accessible, poppier version of Matmos, UK electronica artist Matthew Herbert likes to record concept albums with instrumentation derived from real-world objects. 'Scale' (which again features Dani Siciliano on vocals) samples 723 items (including coffins and fuel pumps) in its 11 politically-charged dance tracks.
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The State Between Us
by Matthew Herbert Big Band
March 29, 2019
Over a thousand musicians from across the European Union contributed to the album about being British in the face of Brexit from the British-born electronic producer.
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Matthew Morrison
by Matthew Morrison
May 10, 2011
The Glee cast member's debut album mixes pop, rock, and contemporary ballads, showcasing his Broadway experience.
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Equilibrium
by Matthew Shipp
January 21, 2003
The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series (which mixes cutting-edge jazz with elements of electronica and hip-hop), 'Equilibrium' showcases the talents of avant-garde pianist Matthew Shipp.
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Piano Song
by Matthew Shipp
January 27, 2017
The latest release for the jazz piano trio formed by Matthew Shipp with Michael Bisio and Newman Taylor-Baker is the final album for the Thirsty Ear label.
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I've Been to Many Places
by Matthew Shipp
September 9, 2014
The ninth solo release from the New York jazz pianist features new arrangements of standards as well as his own work with other collaborators.
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Cosmic Lieder
by Matthew Shipp
April 12, 2011
Pianist Matthew Shipp and saxophonist Darius Jones work together on the 13-track jazz album.
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Art of the Improviser
by Matthew Shipp
February 22, 2011
The two-disc album for the jazz pianist includes live recordings from several concert dates around New York.
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Tomorrow Forever
by Matthew Sweet
June 16, 2017
The first new album in six years for the pop singer-songwriter features contributions from the Zombies' Rod Argent, Paul Chastain, the Jayhawks' Gary Louris, Ric Menck, and the Bangles' Debbie Peterson.
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Sunshine Lies
by Matthew Sweet
August 26, 2008
The 10th album for the alt-rocker features Susanna Hoffs on backing vocals on one track.
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Modern Art
by Matthew Sweet
September 27, 2011
The singer-songwriter/producer, who at one time worked with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe in a band called Community Trolls in 1983, releases his first album under the Missing Piece label.
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Catspaw
by Matthew Sweet
January 15, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for the alternative rock/pop artist was recorded in his Nebraska home studio.
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Tomorrow's Daughter
by Matthew Sweet
May 18, 2018
The 13th full-length release for the alternative rock artist features tracks recorded during the same sessions as 2017's Tomorrow Forever.
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Living Things
by Matthew Sweet
September 7, 2004
The singer-songwriter (who also appears in the group The Thorns) releases his first official solo disc since 1999's 'In Reverse.' Van Dyke Parks guests.
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Under The Covers Vol. 1
by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
April 18, 2006
Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet joins The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs for a collection of 15 covers, including takes on Bob Dylan, The Who, The Bee Gees and the Velvet Underground.
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Under The Covers Vol. 2
by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
July 21, 2009
Sid 'n Susie (Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs) team up together once again to cover the music of the 1970s.
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In My World
by Matthewdavid
June 30, 2014
This is the second full-length release for Los Angeles producer Matthew McQueen.
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Satis Factory
by Mattiel
June 14, 2019
The second full-length release for the Atlanta-based singer-songwriter was co-produced by Randy Michael and Jonah Swilley.
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Georgia Gothic
by Mattiel
March 18, 2022
The third full-length release for the Atlanta-based duo Mattiel was mostly recorded in Northern Georgia.
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Live in London
by Mavis Staples
February 8, 2019
The live recording from the soul singer's two-night performance at London's Union Chapel was self-produced.
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We Get By
by Mavis Staples
May 24, 2019
The latest full-length solo studio release for the soul singer was produced by Ben Harper.
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Carry Me Home
by Mavis Staples
May 20, 2022
The collaboration between Mavis Staples and Levon Helm was recording at his Woodstock studios during the summer of 2011.
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You Are Not Alone
by Mavis Staples
September 14, 2010
You Are Not Alone finds Mavis Staples teaming up with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, who produced the album and penned several of the songs, and while Tweedy may seem an odd fit, he obviously knew what he was up to, crafting material that fits Staples' gospel-fueled vocals.
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One True Vine
by Mavis Staples
June 25, 2013
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy returns to produce the singer's latest release that includes songs written by Alan Sparhawk of Low, Nick Lowe, and Tweedy.
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We'll Never Turn Back
by Mavis Staples
April 24, 2007
Ry Cooder produced this new set of songs for the 66-year-old civil rights activist and member of famed gospel group the Staple Singers.
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If All I Was Was Black
by Mavis Staples
November 17, 2017
The 16th full-length studio release for the soul singer was written and produced by Jeff Tweedy.
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Livin' on a High Note
by Mavis Staples
February 19, 2016
Produced by M Ward, the latest release from the R&B/soul singer features songs written for her by such artists as Aloe Blacc, Benjamin Booker, Neko Case, Nick Cave, Ben Harper, tUnE-yArds, and Justin Vernon.
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Sad And Beautiful World
by Mavis Staples
November 7, 2025
The covers album from Mavis Staples was produced by Brad Cook and features contributions by such artists as Katie Crutchfield, Buddy Guy, MJ Lenderman, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Jeff Tweedy, and Justin Vernon.
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Pedestrian
by Max Bloom
June 18, 2021
This is the second full-length solo release for the former Yuck frontman.
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The Yard Work Simulator
by Max Graef
May 27, 2016
The debut full-length collaboration from the Berlin-based producers Max Graef and Glenn Astro features influences from electronic, funk, hip-hop, and jazz.
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Max Jury
by Max Jury
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter from Iowa features influences of gospel music.
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Max Richter: Three Worlds – Music from Woolf Works
by Max Richter
January 27, 2017
Wayne McGregor commissioned the German-born British composer to create a score for his ballet production based on the three novels by Virginia Woolf (Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando, and The Waves).
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Infra
by Max Richter
July 20, 2010
The fifth solo album for the German-born artist is based on music he wrote for a 2008 Royal Ballet production.
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Voices
by Max Richter
July 31, 2020
The latest project for the composer features readings of the UN Declaration read by Kiki Layne (plus 70+ other languages/voices) and the 1949 recording of the preamble to the declaration by Eleanor Roosevelt.
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In a Landscape
by Max Richter
September 6, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from composer/pianist Max Richter features field recordings from his travels and around the rural studio he recorded the album.
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Max Richter: Sleep [8 Hour Version]
by Max Richter
September 4, 2015
The German-born British composer consulted with neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman for his eight-hour "lullaby for a frenetic world." There is also an one-hour version called From Sleep.
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Parallax Error Beheads You
by Max Tundra
November 18, 2008
British electronica artist Ben Jacobs returns from a six year absence to release his third album under the Max Tundra name.
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Risk To Exist
by Maxïmo Park
April 21, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the British rock quartet was co-produced with Tom Schick.
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The National Health
by Maxïmo Park
August 28, 2012
Political issues influenced the fourth album from the indie rock band and was produced by Gil Norton.
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Quicken The Heart
by Maxïmo Park
May 12, 2009
The third album for the English indie rock quintet.
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Too Much Information
by Maxïmo Park
February 3, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British rock band led by Paul Smith was self-produced with additional production from The Invisible’s Dave Okumu and from Field Music’s David and Peter Brewis.
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Stream of Life
by Maxïmo Park
September 27, 2024
The latest full-length release from Maxïmo Park was recorded in Athens, Georgia, and was produced by Ben Allen and Burke Reid.
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Our Earthly Pleasures
by Maxïmo Park
May 8, 2007
Gil Norton produced this second album for the Paul Smith-fronted UK rock outfit, who debuted in 2005 with the Mercury Music Prize-nominated 'A Certain Trigger.'
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Nature Always Wins
by Maxïmo Park
February 26, 2021
The seventh full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen and features a guest appearance from Pauline Murray.
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A Certain Trigger
by Maxïmo Park
May 31, 2005
A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc.
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Maximum Balloon
by Maximum Balloon
September 21, 2010
The latest project for TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek features such guests as Karen O, David Byrne, Kyp Malone, and Theophilus London.
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House of Woo
by Maxmillion Dunbar
February 18, 2013
This is the second release for the Washington, D.C. electronic producer Andrew Field-Pickering.
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Brandon Banks
by Maxo Kream
July 18, 2019
The debut full-length major label release for the Houston rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, KCG Josh, Megan Thee Stallion, ScHoolboy Q, and Travis Scott.
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blackSUMMERS'night (2016)
by Maxwell
July 1, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the R&B singer is his first in seven years and was co-produced with Hod David.
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Now
by Maxwell
August 14, 2001
Soul singer-songwriter Maxwell returns with his third studio album, following 1998's 'Embrya' and his well-received 1996 debut 'Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite.' The disc includes a cover of longtime live staple "This Woman's Work" (a Kate Bush cover).
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BLACKsummers'night
by Maxwell
July 7, 2009
The first album for the singer since 2001's "Now" is part of a planned trilogy (the next two albums to be named BlackSUMMERS'night and Blacksummers'NIGHT).
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Break Line: A Musical by Anand Wilder & Maxwell Kardon
by Maxwell Kardon
July 15, 2014
The debut album from Yeasayer co-founder Anand Wilder and Maxwell is a concept indie pop musical about the people in a Western Pennsylvania coal town.
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Blush
by Maya Hawke
August 21, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Stranger Things actress/singer-songwriter was produced by Jesse Harris.
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Chaos Angel
by Maya Hawke
May 31, 2024
The third full-length release from Stranger Things actress and singer-songwriter Maya Hawke was produced by Christian Lee Hutson.
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MAITREYA CORSO
by Maya Hawke
May 1, 2026
Stranger Things actress Maya Hawke worked with Benjamin Lazar Davis, Christian Lee Hutson, and Jonathan Low on her fourth full-length album.
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MOSS
by Maya Hawke
September 23, 2022
The second full-length release for actress/singer-songwriter Maya Hawke features a guest appearance from Will Graefe.
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Comfort
by Maya Jane Coles
July 2, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British DJ and producer includes guest appearances from such artists as Hercules And Love Affair’s Kim Ann Foxman, Miss Kittin, Karin Park, Alpines’ Catherine Pockson, Nadine Shah, and Tricky.
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Take Flight
by Maya Jane Coles
August 25, 2017
The second full-length under the London-based electronic artist's real name is a two-disc release featuring guest appearances from Chelou, Wendy Rae Fowler and Gaps.
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Under the Sun
by Maya Shenfeld
February 23, 2024
The second full-length release from Berlin-based experimental electronic composer Maya Shenfeld includes the Youth Choir Ritterchor and field recordings made in Portugal.
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In Free Fall
by Maya Shenfeld
January 28, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for Berlin-based artist Maya Shenfeld was self-produced.
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Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 1
by Maybach Music
May 23, 2011
The debut release from Rick Ross' new label features Meek Mill, Pill, Teedra Moses, and Wale.
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Fair Youth
by Maybeshewill
August 25, 2014
This is the fourth full-length studio release for the British post-rock instrumental band.
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I Was Here For A Moment, Then I Was Gone
by Maybeshewill
September 18, 2012
The third release for the British instrumental post-rock band is said to be a soundtrack to "an as yet unimagined film."
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How Do You Do
by Mayer Hawthorne
October 11, 2011
The first album on new major label Universal Republic for the Los Angeles-based soul singer includes a guest appearance by Snoop Dogg.
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Man About Town
by Mayer Hawthorne
April 8, 2016
This is the fourth full-length solo studio release for the Grammy-nominated soul singer-songwriter.
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Where Does This Door Go
by Mayer Hawthorne
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer includes contributions from Kendrick Lamar, Jessie Ware, and Pharrell Williams.
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A Strange Arrangement
by Mayer Hawthorne
September 8, 2009
Andrew Cohen, the Michigan-born singer-songwriter, releases his debut album.
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Daemon
by Mayhem
November 8, 2019
The sixth full-length release for the Norwegian black metal band was produced and mixed by Tore Stjerna.
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Esoteric Warfare
by Mayhem
June 10, 2014
The fifth studio release from the Norwegian black metal band is its first in seven years.
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Liturgy Of Death
by Mayhem
February 6, 2026
The latest full-length release from Norwegian black metal band Mayhem features guest appearances by Garm and Ulver.
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A Thousand Heys
by Mazes
April 12, 2011
Often compared to Pavement and the Buzzcocks, the London-based quartet release its first full-length debut of lo-fi rock.
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Better Ghosts
by Mazes
November 11, 2013
The second release in 2013 for the British indie trio is a ten-track mini-album.
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Ores & Minerals
by Mazes
February 12, 2013
The second full-length release from the London-based indie rock quartet was self-produced.
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Wooden Aquarium
by Mazes
September 8, 2014
The third full-length release for the British rock band was recorded live with producer Jonathan Schenke.
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Still [EP]
by Mazzy Star
June 1, 2018
The four-track EP from the dream-pop band features two new songs, a song from their live shows and an alternate version of "So Tonight That I Might See."
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Seasons of Your Day
by Mazzy Star
September 24, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the California alternative rock band includes appearances from all the original band members.
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From Kinshasa
by Mbongwana Star
May 19, 2015
After leaving Staff Benda Bilili in 2013, Coco Ngambali and Theo Nsituvuidi started a new group and released this debut release produced by Liam "Doctor L" Farrell.
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Heavy Lifting
by MC5
October 18, 2024
The first full-length release from Detroit punk band MC5 since 1971's high Time is also its last with Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thompson, who both passed away in 2024. Joe Berry, Wiliam Duvall, Tim McIlrath, Tom Morello, Phoney, Vernon Reid, and Slash appear as guests and a two-disc version includes 10 unreleased live recordings from the MC50 tour.
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Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?
by McKinley Dixon
June 2, 2023
The fourth full-length release from Virginia rapper McKinley Dixon features guest appearances by Alfred., Anjimile, Ms. Jaylin Brown, Angélica Garcia, Ghais Guevara, Hanif, Seline Haze, and Teller Bank$.
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Magic, Alive!
by McKinley Dixon
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Virginia-based rapper McKinley Dixon features guest appearances by Anjimile, Alfred., Blu, Ghais Guevera, Icecoldbishop, Pink Siifu, Quelle Chris, Shamir, and Teller Bank$.
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i sure am getting sick of this bowling alley [EP]
by Mclusky
March 20, 2026
After Mclusky returned after more than 20 years with 2025's the world is still here and so are we, the band return in less than a year with a six-track release.
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the world is still here and so are we
by Mclusky
May 9, 2025
The first full-length studio release from Welsh indie-punk trio McLusky since 2004's The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire features a new lineup with Andy Falkous joined by Jack Egglestone, and Damien Sayell.
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The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire
by Mclusky
May 18, 2004
Steve Albini returns as producer for the Welsh indie-punk trio's third album.
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MDFMK
by MDFMK
March 28, 2000
Spell MDFMK backwards and what do you get? Well, KMFDM fans know the answer, and may find the sound of this Sasha K.-led industrial band to be remarkably familiar.
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Ilana: The Creator
by Mdou Moctar
March 29, 2019
This is the first album recorded in a real studio with a full band for the Tuareg guitarist and songwriter born in Niger.
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Funeral for Justice
by Mdou Moctar
May 3, 2024
The latest full-length release from Tuareg desert blues band Mdou Moctar was recorded over five days in upstate New York by bassist and producer Mikey Coltun.
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Afrique Victime
by Mdou Moctar
May 21, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Tuareg guitarist is his first on the Matador label.
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Tears Of Injustice
by Mdou Moctar
February 28, 2025
Mdou Moctar rearranged and re-recorded 2024's Funeral for Justice acoustically after being unable to return home when the president of Niger was deposed in a coup.
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This Material Moment
by Me Lost Me
June 27, 2025
The latest full-length release from Jayne Dent's Me Lost Me project was written using automatic writing techniques.
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RPG
by Me Lost Me
July 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from Jayne Dent's Me Lost Me was inspired by fictional worlds in video games.
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Megabear
by Me Rex
September 3, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British band Me Rex features 52 tracks that are made to be listened on shuffle (or using megabear.co.uk or the deck of cards in the vinyl release to help select the track order).
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Cookie: The Anthropological Mix Tape
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
June 4, 2002
The fifth album (and first in three years) for the bassist/singer features 16 new tracks (including a bonus remix of "Pocketbook" by Missy Elliot and Rockwilder) in an eclectic mix of styles.
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Weather
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
November 8, 2011
The ninth album for the singer was produced by Joe Henry and features appearances by Chris Connelly and Benji Hughes.
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The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the German-born singer features Pat Metheny, Jason Lindner, and Robert Glasper.
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Devil's Halo
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was produced with Chris Bruce.
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Comfort Woman
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 14, 2003
The soul singer's fifth LP is less political than previous efforts, as may be expected from a disc that lists three tracks titled "Love Song."
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Pour Une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 9, 2012
Meshell Ndegeocello co-produced the tribute album to Nina Simone with Chris Bruce and it features guest appearances by Cody Chesnutt, Valerie June, Sinéad O'Connor, Toshi Reagon, and Tracy Wannomae.
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Desire Lines
by Meanderthals
May 12, 2009
The debut album between Norwegian producer Rune Lindbaek and the British-based Idjut Boys.
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RUOK?
by Meat Beat Manifesto
October 15, 2002
Jack Dangers returns with his first Meat Beat Manifesto album since 1998's 'Actual Sounds and Voices.' The Orb's Dr. Alex Paterson and turntablist Z-Trip guest.
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