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Stone Rollin'
by Raphael Saadiq
May 10, 2011
The soul singer continues his 1960's-inspired music with a fourth album, blending vintage R&B sounds and smooth soul-pop.
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The Way I See It
by Raphael Saadiq
September 16, 2008
The fourth album for the R&B singer features artists such as Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Jay-Z.
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Jimmy Lee
by Raphael Saadiq
August 23, 2019
The first full-length release of new material from the R&B artist/producer was inspired by his late brother's struggle with drug addiction and features guest appearances from Rob Bacon, Reverend E. Baker, Ernest Turner, and Daniel J. Watts.
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Eve
by Rapsody
August 23, 2019
The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina rapper features guest appearances from J. Cole, D'Angelo, GZA, JID, Leikeli47, Mereba], PJ Morton, Queen Latifah, K.Roosevelt, SiR, and Elle Varner.
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Laila’s Wisdom
by Rapsody
September 22, 2017
The second full-length release for the North Carolina rapper feature guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Black Thought, Gwen Bunn, Busta Rhymes, GQ, Kendrick Lamar, Lance Skiiiwalker, Terrace Martin, Moonchild, Musiq Soulchild, Amber Navran, and Anderson .Paak.
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Down 2 Earth
by Ras G
June 20, 2011
The 21-track release from the Los Angeles hip-hop producer is his first full-length on the RAMP Recordings label.
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Back on the Planet
by Ras G
August 6, 2013
The latest release for the Los Angeles producer is an instrumental album.
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Stargate Music
by Ras G & the Afrikan Space Program
April 27, 2018
The latest release for the Los Angeles-based producer is said to be an "astral ode to woman" and the cycle of life.
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Unstoppable
by Rascal Flatts
April 7, 2009
The latest album for the country trio was produced with Dann Huff.
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Changed
by Rascal Flatts
April 3, 2012
The eighth studio album for the country trio was produced by Dann Huff and the band.
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Before the Age of Mirrors
by Raspberry Bulbs
February 21, 2020
The first release in five years for the New York black metal/punk band led by Marco del Rio is also its first on the Relapse label.
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Scum
by Rat Boy
August 11, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the British artist Jordan Cardy features contributions from Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon of Blur and Mallory Merk.
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Internationally Unknown
by Rat Boy
January 25, 2019
The second full-length release British punk band features guest appearances from Aimee Interrupter and Rancid's Tim Armstrong (who also produced the album).
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LP3
by Ratatat
July 8, 2008
This is the third album for the Brooklyn, New York duo.
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Ratatat
by Ratatat
April 20, 2004
This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).
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Classics
by Ratatat
August 22, 2006
Anyone disappointed by the last Daft Punk album might enjoy this funky, largely instrumental second album for the New York duo.
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LP4
by Ratatat
June 8, 2010
Ratatat's LP4 includes some tracks from the recording sessions from the duo's 2008 release LP3.
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Magnifique
by Ratatat
July 17, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the electronic duo of Mike Stroud and Evan Mast features a cover of Springwater's "I Will Return."
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GN
by Ratboys
June 30, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the Chicago indie folk band led by Julia Steiner and David Sagan.
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The Window
by Ratboys
August 25, 2023
The fourth full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Ratboys was recorded with Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla in Seattle.
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Singin' To An Empty Chair
by Ratboys
February 6, 2026
The latest full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Ratboys was produced with Chris Walla.
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Printer's Devil
by Ratboys
February 28, 2020
Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan add Marcus Nuccio and Sean Neumann for the Chicago-based band's third full-length release recorded with Erik Rasmussen.
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Rationale
by Rationale
October 13, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Zimbabwe-born, London-based artist under the name Rationale (2010's Saved was released under the name Tinashé).
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So It Goes
by Ratking
April 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York hip-hop group that includes Wiki, Hak, and producer Sporting Life, features guest appearances from King Krule, Solomon Faye, and Wavy Spice.
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Excerpts From Chapter 3: The Mind Runs a Net of Rabbit Paths
by Rats on Rafts
January 29, 2021
The third full-length release for the Dutch post-punk band is said to inspired in part by such artists as Beach Boys, Moondog, Van Dyke Parks, Scott Walker, and White Noise.
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Tape Hiss
by Rats on Rafts
October 16, 2015
The second full-length release for the Dutch quartet was self-produced.
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Sequence
by Rattle
November 16, 2018
The second full-length release for the British duo of Katharine Brown and Theresa Wrigley features only drums and vocals.
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Rattle
by Rattle
August 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British drumming duo of Katharine Elra Brown and Theresa Wrigley was recorded and mixed by Mark Spivey.
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Sinners & Saints
by Raul Malo
October 5, 2010
The latest solo album for the Mavericks singer was self-produced.
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Lucky One
by Raul Malo
March 3, 2009
After two cover albums, the former Mavericks singer releases his first album of original songs on the Fantasy Records label.
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All We Need
by Raury
October 16, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta-based artist features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T. and Tom Morello.
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Asha's Awakening
by Raveena
February 11, 2022
The second full-length release for the R&B artist Raveena features guest appearances from Asha Puthli, Vince Staples, and TWEAKS.
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Spirit Fiction
by Ravi Coltrane
June 19, 2012
The first album on new label Blue Note for the saxophonist Ravi Coltrane features two different groups backing his compositions. One led by his long-time pianist Luis Perdomo, bassist Drew Gress, and drummer E.J. Strickland and the other led by trumpeter Ralph Alessi, pianist Geri Allen, bassist James Genus, and drummer Eric Harland who worked on his second album, From the Round Box.
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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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Access Denied
by Ray BLK
October 1, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British artist features guest appearances from Giggs, Kaash Paige, Kojey Radical, Stefflon Don, and Suburban Plaza.
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Empress
by Ray BLK
October 26, 2018
The eight-track release from the British R&B singer-songwriter is her first on Island Records.
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Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols. 1 & 2 [Reissue]
by Ray Charles
February 22, 2019
The reissue of Ray Charles' 1962 albums is the first time they have been released digitally.
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Working Man's Cafe
by Ray Davies
February 19, 2008
The sophomore solo album for The Kinks' lead singer was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Other People's Lives
by Ray Davies
February 21, 2006
This is the first album of any kind in eight years (and the first true solo singer-songwriter album period) for the former leader of the Kinks.
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Our Country: Americana, Act 2
by Ray Davies
June 29, 2018
The Kinks frontman's follow-up to his 2017 Americana features The Jayhawks, as well spoken word, and reworked versions of some of his work with the Kinks and as a solo artist.
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Americana
by Ray Davies
April 21, 2017
Inspired in part by his 2013 memoir, the first solo studio release for the Kinks founding member in a decade was co-produced with Guy Massey and John Jackson.
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See My Friends
by Ray Davies
April 5, 2011
The first tribute collection of Kinks covers featuring participation from the leader who penned the pop hits himself -- Ray Davies.
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Gossip In The Grain
by Ray LaMontagne
October 14, 2008
The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.
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Ouroboros
by Ray LaMontagne
March 4, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
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Supernova
by Ray LaMontagne
April 29, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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Monovision
by Ray LaMontagne
June 26, 2020
The eighth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Part of the Light
by Ray LaMontagne
May 18, 2018
The seventh full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Long Way Home
by Ray LaMontagne
August 16, 2024
The latest full-length release from folk singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne was produced with Seth Kauffman.
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God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise
by Ray LaMontagne
August 17, 2010
Ray LaMontagne self-produced his fourth full-length, the first without producer Ethan Johns.
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The Ruffian's Misfortune
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
April 7, 2015
The 16th studio release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced with bassist George Reiff.
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The Grifter's Hymnal
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
March 26, 2012
The Texan singer-songwriter's latest release was co-produced with George Reiff.
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Tell the Devil I'm Gettin' There as Fast as I Can
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
August 18, 2017
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter features guest appearances from The Bright Light Social Hour, Eric Church, Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams.
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A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
January 12, 2010
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.
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My 21st Century Blues
by RAYE
February 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for London-based artist RAYE features a guest appearance from 070 Shake.
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THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.
by RAYE
March 27, 2026
The second full-length release from British pop artist RAYE features guest appearances by Al Green and Hans Zimmer as well as her grandad Michael and sisters Absolutely and Amma.
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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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Imaginary Man
by Rayland Baxter
August 14, 2015
The second full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Landry and Erik Masse.
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Raze Regal & White Denim Inc.
by Raze Regal
November 24, 2023
This is the first full-length release from the collaboration between Once and Future Band's Raze Regal and White Denim.
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Program 91
by Razika
August 23, 2011
This is the debut album for the Norwegian ska-pop quartet.
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Razorlight
by Razorlight
August 22, 2006
Chris Thomas (U2, Pulp) produced this brief, self-titled follow up to the Johnny Borrell-led band's 2004 debut 'Up All Night.'
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Up All Night
by Razorlight
October 26, 2004
One of 2004's Next Big Things in the UK music press, Razorlight make their full-length debut with this 13-track disc. Compared to the likes of Oasis and The Libertines, the band is led by self-proclaimed songwriting genius Johnny Borrell.
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Slipway Fires
by Razorlight
March 10, 2009
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Mike Crossey.
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Olympus Sleeping
by Razorlight
October 26, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Johnny Borrell is its first in 10 years.
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Planet Nowhere
by Razorlight
October 25, 2024
Produced by Youth, the latest full-length studio release from British indie rock band Razorlight is its first with returning members Björn Ågren, Andy Burrows, and Carl Dalemo since 2008's Slipway Fires.
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Before the Applause
by Re-Tros
September 15, 2017
The first new release in eight years for the Chinese post-punk trio of Dong Hua, Min Liu and Jin Huang was recorded and mixed by Hector Castillo.
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Clipse Presents Re-Up Gang
by Re-Up Gang
August 5, 2008
The rap group brings some of its mixtapes together for its first studio album.
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Atlas
by Real Estate
March 4, 2014
The third full-length release for the indie rock band was produced by Tom Schick and recorded at Wilco's studio in Chicago.
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Daniel
by Real Estate
February 23, 2024
The sixth full-length release from Brooklyn-based indie rock band Real Estate was recorded in Nashville with producer Daniel Tashian.
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Real Estate
by Real Estate
November 17, 2009
The New Jersey indie rock band that includes ex-Titus Andronicus member Martin Courtney releases its debut album.
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In Mind
by Real Estate
March 17, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based New Jersey indie rock band is its first with new guitarist, Julian Lynch (Matt Mondanile left to concentrate on Ducktails).
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Days
by Real Estate
October 18, 2011
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn, New York-based indie rock band was recorded with Kevin McMahon.
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Half a Human [EP]
by Real Estate
March 26, 2021
The latest release for the New Jersey indie rock band features six songs that were started during the sessions for 2020's The Main Thing, but completed remotely in 2021 due to the pandemic.
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The Main Thing
by Real Estate
February 28, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the New Jersey indie rock band features a guest appearance from Sylvan Esso.
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The Home Inside My Head
by Real Friends
May 27, 2016
The second full-length release for the Chicago pop-punk band was produced by Steve Evetts.
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Real Life
by Real Lies
October 16, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the British electronic trio of Kev Kharas, Pat King, and Tom Watson.
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All the Women I Am
by Reba McEntire
November 9, 2010
The latest album for the country singer was produced by Dann Huff.
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Keep On Loving You
by Reba McEntire
August 18, 2009
The first album on the Valory label for the queen of country was produced by Tony Brown and Mark Bright.
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Let Her Burn
by Rebecca Black
February 9, 2023
This is the debut full-length release for pop artist Rebecca Black, who is best known for her 2011 viral hit, "Friday".
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SALVATION
by Rebecca Black
February 27, 2025
The seven-track release from California pop artist features production by Marcus Andersson, Ajay Bhattacharyya, Johan Lenox, Chris Lyon, Medium, Nightfeelings, Novodor, and Zhone.
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Heaven
by Rebecca Ferguson
May 29, 2012
Eg White helped co-write and produced a majority of the debut album for the X Factor (UK) 2010 finalist.
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Waxing Moon
by Rebecca Foon
February 21, 2020
The latest solo release for the cellist is the first under her own name and includes contributions from such artists as Jace Lasek, Richard Reed Parry, Mishka Stein, Sophie Trudeau, and Patrick Watson.
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Dwell
by Recondite
January 24, 2020
This is the sixth full-length studio release for the German electronic producer and his first with the Ghostly International in over six years.
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Made by These Moments
by Red Clay Strays
July 26, 2024
The second full-length release from Alabama country rock band Red Clay Strays was recorded in Nashville by producer Dave Cobb.
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Arrows
by Red Fang
June 4, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the Portland, Oregon rock band was recorded by Chris Funk.
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Whales and Leeches
by Red Fang
October 15, 2013
The third release for the Portland, Oregon metal band was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.
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Only Ghosts
by Red Fang
October 14, 2016
The third full-length release for the Portland, Oregon, metal band was produced by Ross Robinson.
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The Getaway
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
June 17, 2016
The 11th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band was produced by Danger Mouse.
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Unlimited Love
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
April 1, 2022
The first full-length release in six years for the Red Hot Chili Peppers is also the first with John Frusciante since 2006's Stadium Arcadium.
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I'm with You
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
August 30, 2011
The California rock band releases their 10th album produced by Rick Rubin and the first since 2006 and with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced John Frusciante.
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Return of the Dream Canteen
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
October 14, 2022
The second release in 2022 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers features songs from the same recording sessions as Unlimited Love and includes the return of guitarist John Frusciante.
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Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 9, 2006
Rick Rubin produced this double-disc, 28-song set for the veteran Los Angeles rock outfit.
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By The Way
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
July 9, 2002
Although their ride has been rocky at times, the Los Angeles band is nearing its 20th anniversary. (And if you grew up listening to the band, doesn't that make you feel old.) This, their eighth album, finds the Chili Peppers working with producer Rick Rubin.
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Old Ramon
by Red House Painters
April 10, 2001
Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.
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Fine Fascination
by Red Light Company
March 2, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based band was produced by Adrian Bushby.
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Tender Gold & Gentle Blue
by Red River Dialect
July 31, 2015
The second full-length release for the British folk-rock band led David Morris was influenced by the sudden death of Morris' father.
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Broken Stay Open Sky
by Red River Dialect
February 2, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the British folk band led by David Morris was recorded and mixed by Jimmy Robertson.
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Abundance Welcoming Ghosts
by Red River Dialect
September 27, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the British folk rock band was recorded in four days in Wales with contributions from Joan Shelley, and Tara Jane O'Neil.
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Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer
by Red Sparowes
April 6, 2010
The third instrumental album for the rock project started by Isis members Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide is its first since Josh Graham left in 2008.
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Queendom
by Red Velvet
August 16, 2021
This is the six-track mini-album from the South Korean pop group.
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Researching the Blues
by Redd Kross
August 7, 2012
The first release in over 15 years for the Los Angeles rock quartet was produced by band co-founder, Steven McDonald.
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