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Lover, Other
by Rosie Lowe
August 16, 2024
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Rosie Lowe is said to incorporate her "love of choral music, sample culture, the energy of live music and the intricacy of more produced elements in electronic music."
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Yu
by Rosie Lowe
May 10, 2019
The third full-length release for the British artist was produced by Dave Okumu and features contributions from Jay Electronica, Kwabs, Jamie Lidell, Jordan Rakei, Jamie Woon, and Henry Wu.
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These Friends Of Mine
by Rosie Thomas
March 13, 2007
Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love."
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With Love
by Rosie Thomas
February 14, 2012
Pedro the Lion 's Blake Wescott and David Bazan, Sam Beam of Iron & Wine, and Jen Wood are guests on the singer-songwriter's sixth full-length release that was written after she battled a thyroid disorder for two years.
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If Songs Could Be Held
by Rosie Thomas
September 13, 2005
This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track.
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Family Portrait
by Ross from Friends
July 27, 2018
This is the debut full-length release for British electronic producer Felix Clary Weatherall.
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Changephobia
by Rostam
June 4, 2021
The second full-length solo release for the producer and former Vampire Weekend member was partly inspired by jazz.
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Half-Light
by Rostam
September 15, 2017
The debut full-length release for the ex-Vampire Weekend member features guest appearances from Angel Deradoorian and Kelly Zutrau.
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American Stories
by Rostam
May 15, 2026
Rostam Batmanglij's third full-length solo release features guest appearance by Clairo and Amir Yaghmai.
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Man and Myth
by Roy Harper
September 23, 2013
The first new studio release in over 13 years for the British folk singer-songwriter includes a guest appearance by Pete Townsend on guitar.
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Say Less
by Roy Wood$
December 1, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Canadian R&B artist features guest appearances from 24hrs. Wood$ and 24hrs, dvsn, Partynextdoor, and PnB Rock.
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Flux Outside
by Royal Bangs
March 29, 2011
The third album for the indie rock band from Tennessee was produced by Sparklehorse's Scott Minor.
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Brass
by Royal Bangs
September 17, 2013
The fourth studio release for the Knoxville, Tennessee indie rock band was produced by Patrick Carney of the Black Keys.
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Better Luck Next Life
by Royal Baths
February 6, 2012
The garage punk rock band moved from San Francisco to Brooklyn for its second album.
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Typhoons
by Royal Blood
April 30, 2021
The third full-length release for the British rock duo was self-produced except for two tracks with production from Paul Epworth.
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Back to the Water Below
by Royal Blood
September 1, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British rock duo Royal Blood was self-produced.
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Royal Blood
by Royal Blood
August 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British rock duo of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher was produced with Tom Dalgety.
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How Did We Get So Dark?
by Royal Blood
June 16, 2017
The second full-length release for the British rock duo was first written instrumentally in sessions in Brighton, Los Angeles and Nashville before being recorded (with vocals) in Brussels.
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Little Heart's Ease
by Royal City
June 8, 2004
The Toronto lo-fi indie-rockers, led by Will Oldham-esque singer-songwriter Aaron Riches, make their Sanctuary debut with this third album.
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Royal Headache
by Royal Headache
May 8, 2012
The self-titled release for the garage punk band from Australia was produced by Mikey Young of Eddy Current Suppression Ring.
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High
by Royal Headache
August 21, 2015
The second and final full-length release for the Australian garage punk band with its lead singer Shogun, who left the band in 2014, but agreed to finish this sophomore album.
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Wick
by Royal Thunder
April 7, 2017
This is the fourth full-length release for the Atlanta-based hard rock quartet.
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Crooked Doors
by Royal Thunder
April 7, 2015
The second full-length release for the Atlanta-based hard rock band was produced by Joey Jones.
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CVI
by Royal Thunder
May 22, 2012
the debut full-length release for the Atlanta metal band was produced by Joey Jones.
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Accelerator [Reissue]
by Royal Trux
October 9, 2012
This is a reissue of the 1998 album from the alternative rock duo of Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema.
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Platinum Tips & Ice-Cream [Live]
by Royal Trux
June 16, 2017
The 12 live tracks were recorded from the alternative rock band's two reunion concerts in California and New York in 2015.
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White Stuff
by Royal Trux
March 1, 2019
The first new studio release for the duo of Jennifer Herrema and Neil Hagerty since 2000's Pound for Pound was produced by David Briggs.
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Rinse Presents: Royal-T
by Royal-T
September 11, 2012
The debut full-length release for the grime producer Mark Taylor features guest appearances by Ruby Lee Ryder, MC P Money, Roska, and Terror Danjah.
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Success Is Certain
by Royce da 5'9"
August 9, 2011
The Detroit rapper goes solo after releasing a collaborative album with Eminem.
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Book of Ryan
by Royce da 5'9"
May 4, 2018
The seventh full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Agent Sasco, Marsha Ambrosius, Boogie, Chavis Chandler, J. Cole, Eminem, Fabolous, Robert Glasper, Jadakiss, King Green, Pusha T, Melanie Rutherford, Ashley Sorrell, and T-Pain.
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The Allegory
by Royce da 5'9"
February 21, 2020
The eighth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Oswin Benjamin, Beny The Butcher, Cyhi The Prynce, Conway the Machine, G Perico, Grafh, Kid Vishis, KXNG Crooked, Ashley Sorrell, Sy Ari Da Kid, T.I., Westside Gunn, White Gold, and YBN Cordae.
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Layers
by Royce da 5'9"
April 15, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Loren W. Oden, Mr. Porter, Pusha T, Rick Ross, Melanie Rutherford, Tiara and K. Young.
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hickey
by Royel Otis
August 22, 2025
The second full-length release from Australian duo Royel Otis features contributions from Amy Allen, Julian Bunetta, Lydia Kitto, Josh Lloyd-Watson, Omer Fedi, and Blake Slatkin.
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The Understanding
by Röyksopp
July 12, 2005
The duo's second album is far more vocal-oriented, and darker, than their debut.
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Melody A.M.
by Röyksopp
October 15, 2002
This is the debut album for the downbeat electronica duo from Norway, which has drawn comparisons to bands such as Air, Groove Armada, and Boards of Canada. Erlend Oye (Kings of Convenience) provides vocals on several tracks.
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LateNightTales
by Röyksopp
June 25, 2013
The Norwegian duo are the latest artist to compile a collection of late night songs for the electronic mix series.
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Senior
by Röyksopp
November 23, 2010
The Norwegian electronic duo's follow-up to last year's Junior was recorded during the same sessions as that release.
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Do It Again
by Röyksopp
May 26, 2014
The five-track mini-LP from the collaboration between Royksopp and Robyn includes two tracks from Röyksopp’s upcoming album.
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The Inevitable End
by Röyksopp
November 10, 2014
The final release for the Norwegian electronic duo of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland as Röyksopp features guest appearances from Ryan James of Man Without Country, Jamie McDermott of The Irrepressibles, Robyn, and Susanne Sundfør.
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Junior
by Röyksopp
March 24, 2009
The third album for the Norwegian band features Robyn, Lykke Li, and The Knife's Karim Dreijer as guests.
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Profound Mysteries III
by Röyksopp
November 18, 2022
The third and he third and final part of Röyksopp's Profound Mysteries trilogy features guest appearances from Astrid S., Alison Goldfrapp, Jamie Irrepressible, Pixx, Maurissa Rose, and Susanne Sundfør.
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Profound Mysteries
by Röyksopp
April 29, 2022
The first full-length release in eight years for Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp features guest appearances from Alison Goldfrapp, Beki Mari, Pixx, and Susanne Sundfør.
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Prize
by Rozi Plain
January 13, 2023
The latest full-length solo release for London-based Rozi Plain features contributions from Danalogue, Alabaster De Plume and Cole Pluice.
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What a Boost
by Rozi Plain
April 5, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was self-produced and features contributions from Sam Amidon, Chris Cohen, Jamie Whitby Coles, Neil Smith, Kate Stables, and Joel Wästberg.
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Precious Art
by Rozwell Kid
June 23, 2017
This is the fourth full-length release (and its first on the SideOneDummy label) for the West Virginia pop-punk band led by Jordan Hudkins.
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Legacy
by RP Boo
May 28, 2013
This is the debut full-length release from one of the pioneers of footwork.
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Fingers, Bank Pads and Shoe Prints
by RP Boo
June 30, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Chicago footwork artist who is considered the founder of the style.
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Established!
by RP Boo
September 17, 2021
The latest full-length release for the footwork producer features a guest appearance from Afiya.
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Legacy, Vol. 2
by RP Boo
May 12, 2023
The sequel to Chicago footwork artist RP Boo's 2013 album Legacy features tracks recorded between 2002 and 2007.
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I'll Tell You What!
by RP Boo
July 6, 2018
The third full-length release for the Chicago footwork artist features guest appearances from Crossfire and DJ Phil.
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Perpetual Now
by rRoxymore
November 4, 2022
The latest release from Berlin-based electronic artist Hermione Frank as rRoxymore features four tracks that range from seven to 15-minutes.
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Western Xterminator
by RTX
March 20, 2007
'Xterminator' is the second album for Jennifer Herrema's post-Royal Trux project.
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Tragicomedies
by Rudi Zygadlo
September 18, 2012
The second release for the Berlin-based Scottish producer moves further away from the traditional electronic sounds of his 2010 debut.
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Toast to Our Differences
by Rudimental
January 25, 2019
The third full-length release for the British drum'n'bass/pop collective features guest appearances from Anne-Marie, James Arthur, Hak Baker,Maleek Berry, Dan Caplen, Chronixx, Jess Glynne, Kabaka Pyramid, Kojey Radical, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Macklemore, Major Lazer, Maverick Sabre, Mr Eazi, Rita Ora, Protoje, Raphaella, Ray BLK, Raye, Shungudzo, Stefflon Don, Tom Walker, and Yebba.
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We the Generation
by Rudimental
October 9, 2015
The second full-length release for the British quartet features guest appearances from Anne-Marie, Ella Eyre, Sinead Harnett, Lianne La Havas, Will Heard, Mahalia, MNEK, Dizzee Rascal, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance and Bobby Womack.
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Home
by Rudimental
August 6, 2013
The debut release for the British drum and bass band includes guest appearances from such artists as Angel Haze, Alex Clare, and Emeli Sandé.
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Folkocracy
by Rufus Wainwright
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rufus Wainwright features folk cover songs with guest appearances by Anohni, Andrew Bird, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Madison Cunningham, Susanna Hoffs, Chaka Khan, Lily Lanken, John Legend, Anna McGarrigle, Van Dyke Parks, Nicole Scherzinger, Chris Stills, Chaim Tannenbaum, Martha Wainwright, and Lucy Wainwright Roche.
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Want Two
by Rufus Wainwright
November 16, 2004
The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.'
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Out of the Game
by Rufus Wainwright
May 1, 2012
The seventh solo album from the singer-songwriter was produced by Mark Ronson and features Nels Cline of Wilco; The Dap-Kings; Sean Lennon, Martha Wainwright; Andrew Wyatt from Miike Snow; and Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs as guest musicians.
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Poses
by Rufus Wainwright
June 5, 2001
The follow-up to his 1998 self-titled debut (which gained the Canadian singer-songwriter "Best New Artist" honors from Rolling Stone), 'Poses' contains 12 new tracks from sessions with five different producers. He also has songs on the soundtracks for "Shrek" and "Moulin Rouge."
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Want One
by Rufus Wainwright
September 23, 2003
The Canadian singer-songwriter worked with producer Marius deVries (Björk, Massive Attack) for this third LP, which is actually the first half of what was originally planned as a double album ('Want Two' will instead arrive next year).
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Release The Stars
by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
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Take All My Loves: Nine Shakespeare Sonnets
by Rufus Wainwright
April 22, 2016
The latest release for the pop singer-songwriter is based on Shakespearean sonnets and features guest appearances from such artists as Helena Bonham Carter, Carrie Fisher, Sian Phillips, opera singer Anna Prohaska, William Shatner, Martha Wainwright, and Florence Welch.
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Unfollow the Rules
by Rufus Wainwright
July 10, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Mitchell Froom and is his first album of original songs in eight years.
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Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall
by Rufus Wainwright
December 4, 2007
The live album of Rufus Wainwright's recreation of Judy Garland's 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.
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All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu
by Rufus Wainwright
April 20, 2010
The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.
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Milwaukee At Last!!! [Live]
by Rufus Wainwright
September 22, 2009
The second live album for the singer-songwriter was recorded during his performance at Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on August 27, 2007.
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Compassion
by Rui Gabriel
June 21, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from Lawn co-founder Rui Gabriel features guest appearances by Stef Chura and Kate Teague.
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Seasons of My Soul
by Rumer
January 24, 2012
The debut release for British singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Brown.
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This Girl's in Love (A Bacharach & David Songbook)
by Rumer
November 25, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features songs written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David was recorded with her husband Rob Shirakbari and with Bacharach on piano.
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Boys Don't Cry
by Rumer
September 25, 2012
The second release from Rumer is a covers album of 1970s songs originally sung by such artists as Isaac Hayes, Bob Marley, Jimmy Webb, and Townes Van Zandt.
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Into Colour
by Rumer
February 10, 2015
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rob Shirakbari.
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Run the Jewels 3
by Run the Jewels
December 25, 2016
Available as a free download, the third LP (not including cat-related material) from the duo of El-P and Killer Mike includes contributions from Danny Brown, Zack de la Rocha, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio), Boots, and Kamasi Washington. Originally scheduled for release in January 2017, it arrived as a surprise on Christmas Day in 2016.
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RTJ4
by Run the Jewels
June 3, 2020
Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams.
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Meow the Jewels
by Run the Jewels
September 25, 2015
Originally a joke offering with pre-orders for Run The Jewels 2, El-P and Killer Mike released the cat sounds version of Run The Jewels 2 for free after a Kickstarter campaign raised over $65,000.
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RTJ2
by Run the Jewels
October 27, 2014
The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.
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Crown Royal
by Run-D.M.C.
February 27, 2001
The legendary rappers' first album since 1993's 'Down With The King' includes guest appearances from Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Third Eye Blind's Stephen Jenkins and Sugar Ray.
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Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland
by Rush
November 8, 2011
The Canadian progressive rock band releases a two-disc set recording of its April 15, 2011, concert at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Vapor Trails
by Rush
May 14, 2002
Canada's favorite prog rockers return with their first album of new material in six years, eh.
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Clockwork Angels
by Rush
June 12, 2012
The Canadian trio's latest release is a concept album about a young man's journey to fulfill his dreams and was co-produced with Nick Raskulinecz.
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Snakes & Arrows
by Rush
May 1, 2007
Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.
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Songs
by Rusko
March 27, 2012
The second album from dubstep producer/DJ Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko, features influences from pop, R&B, house, reggae, dancehall, and garage music.
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Geneva
by Russian Circles
October 20, 2009
The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis.
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Memorial
by Russian Circles
October 29, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Chicago post-rock trio features a guest appearance from Chelsea Wolfe.
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Guidance
by Russian Circles
August 5, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the Chicago instrumental rock trio was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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Station
by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
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Empros
by Russian Circles
October 25, 2011
The fourth full-length album for the Chicago instrumental metal band was produced by Brandon Curtis of The Secret Machines.
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Green Language
by Rustie
August 26, 2014
The second full-length release for the Scottish electronic producer features guest appearances from Danny Brown, D Double E, and Gorgeous Children.
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EVENIFUDONTBELIEVE
by Rustie
November 6, 2015
The third full-length album for the Scottish electronic producer was a surprise release.
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Glass Swords
by Rustie
October 10, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Scottish producer Russell Whyte.
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Clockdust
by Rustin Man
March 27, 2020
The second full-length solo release for Talk Talk's Paul Webb as Rustin Man contains music from the same sessions as Drift Code.
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Drift Code
by Rustin Man
February 1, 2019
The follow-up solo release to ex-Talk Talk bassist Paul Webb's 2002 collaboration with Portishead's Beth Gibbons was home-recorded with Lee Harris on drums.
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Dying Star
by Ruston Kelly
September 7, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Jarrad K. and features contributions from Natalie Hemby; his father, pedal steel guitarist Tim “TK” Kelly; his wife, Kacey Musgraves; and Joy Williams.
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Shape & Destroy
by Ruston Kelly
August 28, 2020
The second full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter
was produced with Jarrad Kritzstein.
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The Resurrection of Rust [EP]
by Rusty
July 1, 2022
In the 1970s, Elvis Costello (then known as Declan MacManus) and Allan Mayes were known as Rusty. They reunite for a six-track EP that features two originals and four covers.
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Joy Comes Back
by Ruthie Foster
March 24, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated blues artist features covers of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," the Four Tops’ "Loving You is Sweeter than Ever" and Chris Stapleton's "What Are You Listening To?"
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Promise of a Brand New Day
by Ruthie Foster
August 19, 2014
The latest release for the Grammy-nominated blues singer-songwriter was produced by Meshell Ndegeocello.
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Let It Burn
by Ruthie Foster
January 31, 2012
The Austin singer-songwriter releases an album of gospel, folk, R&B, and rock covers, featuring The Blind Boys of Alabama, William Bell, Ike Stubblefield, and members of the Funky Meters as guests.
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Music Must Destroy
by Ruts D.C.
September 16, 2016
This is the second full-length studio release for the British punk rock band since they reformed in 2007.
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Feral
by RVG
April 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the Australian indie rock was produced by Victor Van Vugt.
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