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Double Infinity
by Big Thief
September 5, 2025
The latest full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band Big Thief featured contributions from such artists as Mikel Patrick Avery, Adam Brisbin, Mikey Buishas, Hannah Cohen, Joshua Crumbly, Laraaji, June McDoom, Caleb Michel, Jon Nellen, and Alena Spanger.
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Two Hands
by Big Thief
October 11, 2019
The second release in 2019 for the Brooklyn folk-influenced rock band led by Adrianne Lenker was recorded live.
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U.F.O.F.
by Big Thief
May 3, 2019
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Adrianne Lenker was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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Capacity
by Big Thief
June 9, 2017
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Adrianne Lenker was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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Romantic Comedy
by Big Troubles
September 27, 2011
The second album for the indie pop band led by Alex Craig and Ian Drennan was produced by Mitch Easter.
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Before A Million Universes
by Big Ups
March 4, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the New York post-punk quartet.
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Two Parts Together
by Big Ups
May 18, 2018
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn post-punk band was recorded by Carlos Hernandez, Amar Lal and Ava Luna's Julian Fader.
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Eighteen Hours of Static
by Big Ups
January 14, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York post-punk band was recorded by Charles DeChants.
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Big Walnuts Yonder
by Big Walnuts Yonder
May 5, 2017
The debut full-length release for the collaborative project featuring Mike Watt, Nels Cline, Nick Reinhart, and Greg Saunier was recorded in three days in 2014 due to the busy schedules of the band members.
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Albatross
by Big Wreck
February 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the Canadian rock band with Brian Doherty and Ian Thornley (and two other members of Thornley's own band) is the first release in 11 years.
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Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!
by Bigdumbface
March 6, 2001
Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.
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Machines That Make Civilization Fun
by Bigg Jus
June 5, 2012
The first album of new material from the rapper in seven years tackles political issues.
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nature morte
by BIG|BRAVE
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Montreal trio BIG|BRAVE was recorded, mixed and produced by Seth Manchester.
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A Chaos of Flowers
by BIG|BRAVE
April 19, 2024
The latest full-length release from Canadian trio BIG|BRAVE features contributions by Marisa Anderson, Seth Manchester, Tashi Dorji, and Patrick Shiroishi.
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Vital
by BIG|BRAVE
April 23, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Canadian trio is the first with drummer Tasy Hudson and was recorded by Seth Manchester.
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Ardor
by BIG|BRAVE
September 15, 2017
The three-track release from the Canadian experimental rock features contributions from Godspeed You Black Emperor's Thierry Amar and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra's Jessica Moss.
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Bubblegum [Mixtape]
by Biig Piig
January 20, 2023
The debut seven-track mixtape for Irish dance-pop artist Jessica Smyth as Biig Piig features a guest appearance from Deb Never.
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11:11
by Biig Piig
February 7, 2025
The debut full-length release from London-based Irish pop artist Biig Piig features production by Zach Nahome and Andrew Wells.
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More Heart Than Brains
by Bike For Three!
May 26, 2009
Buck 65 and Greetings From Tuskan never met to record this first album together.
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1st Born Second
by Bilal
July 17, 2001
The debut album from 22-year-old Bilal Oliver features production work from Raphael Saadiq, Dr. Dre, Mike City and James Poyser. The first single is "Soul Sista," which originally appeared on the Love and Basketbal soundtrack.
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A Love Surreal
by Bilal
February 26, 2013
Pianist Robert Glasper guests on the Philadelphia singer's jazz, soul, and funk-infused third full-length studio album.
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In Another Life
by Bilal
June 30, 2015
Produced by Adrian Younge, the fifth full-length studio release for the R&B/soul artist features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Kimbra, and Kendrick Lamar.
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Airtight's Revenge
by Bilal
September 14, 2010
The soul singer returns with his first release on indie label Plug Research after Interscope Records shelved what would have been his second album, Love for Sale, in 2006.
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Earth into Aether
by Bill Baird
April 8, 2016
The third full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by his travel across the United States.
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Baby Blue Abyss
by Bill Baird
April 28, 2017
One of two releases in 2017 (the other is Easy Machines) for the San Francisco Bay Area-based experimental artist is said to have been written/recorded to reflect the evening and as a more external album.
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Easy Machines
by Bill Baird
April 28, 2017
One of two releases in 2017 (the other is Baby Blue Abyss) for the San Francisco Bay Area-based experimental artist is said to have been written/recorded to reflect the morning and as a more internal album.
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Apocalypse
by Bill Callahan
March 29, 2011
The seven-track album is the third studio release for the singer-songwriter since dropping the name Smog.
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Dream River
by Bill Callahan
September 17, 2013
The singer-songwriter's fourth studio release under his real name [he previously recorded under the name Smog] was recorded in Austin Texas.
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Rough Travel For A Rare Thing [Live]
by Bill Callahan
March 23, 2010
The first live album for the artist previously known as Smog is only avaliable as a download or as two vinyl records. The 11 tracks were recorded in 2007 in Australia.
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Resuscitate! [Live]
by Bill Callahan
July 26, 2024
The live album from Bill Callahan includes 10 songs recorded in March 2023 at Chicago's Thalia Hall and features contributions by Nathaniel Ballinger, Pascal Kerong'A, Matt Kinsey, Nick Mazzarella, Jim White, and Natural Information Society's Joshua Abrams and Lisa Alvarado.
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Blind Date Party
by Bill Callahan
December 10, 2021
The latest full-length release from the collaboration between Bill Callahan & Bonnie "Prince" Billy features covers songs with guest appearances from AZITA, Meg Baird, Sir Richard Bishop, Cooper Crain, Dead Rider, David Grubbs, Cory Hanson, Emmett Kelly, Matt Kinsey, Bill MacKay, Sean O'Hagan, David Pajo, Alasdair Roberts, Ty Segall, Six Organs of Admittance, Matt Sweeney, Mick Turner, and George Xylouris.
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Woke On A Whaleheart
by Bill Callahan
April 24, 2007
The singer-songwriter behind Smog [and its more parenthetical offshoot, (Smog)] returns with his first release under his given name.
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Gold Record
by Bill Callahan
September 4, 2020
The seventh full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded with Matt Kinsey and Jamie Zurverza.
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Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
by Bill Callahan
April 14, 2009
Previously known as Smog, Bill Callahan releases only the second album under his real name.
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My Days Of 58
by Bill Callahan
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Bill Callahan was recorded with his touring band and features additional contributions by Richard Bowden, Bill McCullough, Mike St. Clair, Pat Thrasher, and Chris Vreeland.
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YTILAER
by Bill Callahan
October 14, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for singer-songwriter Bill Callahan includes contributions from Emmett Kelly, Matt Kinsey, Sarah Ann Phillips, and Jim White.
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Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest
by Bill Callahan
June 14, 2019
The first new release in six years for the Austin-based singer-songwriter was recorded and mixed by Brian Beattie.
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Have Fun with God
by Bill Callahan
January 21, 2014
Bill Callahan's 2013 album Dream River is remixed with inspiration from 1970s dub and Jamaican music.
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Who Is the Sender?
by Bill Fay
April 28, 2015
The British singer-songwriter latest release was produced by Joshua Henry and recorded in 13 days.
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Countless Branches
by Bill Fay
January 17, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Joshua Henry.
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Life Is People
by Bill Fay
August 20, 2012
The first new studio release from the British singer-songwriter in over 40 years was produced by Joshua Henry and features guest appearances by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Matt Armstrong, Matt Deighton, Mike Rowe, Ray Russell and Alan Rushton.
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The Intercontinentals
by Bill Frisell
April 15, 2003
On his latest release, Bill Frisell takes an international approach to American folk music, assembling a cosmopolitan group of musicians that includes Malian vocalist/percussionist Sidiki Camara, Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Cantuaria, and Greece's Christos Govetas.
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Big Sur
by Bill Frisell
June 18, 2013
The first release on Sony's Okeh label, the music written while the jazz musician was in Big Sur was commissioned by the Monterey Jazz Festival.
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Orchestras
by Bill Frisell
April 19, 2024
The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell features the 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic and the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra performing songs arranged by Michael Gibbs.
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Blues Dream
by Bill Frisell
January 30, 2001
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Small Town [Live]
by Bill Frisell
May 26, 2017
The debut full-length release of the collaboration of Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan was recorded live at New York City's Village Vanguard.
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Beautiful Dreamers
by Bill Frisell
August 31, 2010
The first album on new label Savoy Jazz has the guitarist joined by drummer Rudy Royston and violinist Eyvind Kang.
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All We Are Saying...
by Bill Frisell
September 27, 2011
Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell explores some classic John Lennon tracks with the help of Greg Leisz, Jenny Scheinman, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen.
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In My Dreams
by Bill Frisell
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from jazz guitarist Bill Frisell features contributions by Eyvind Kang, Thomas Morgan, Hank Roberts, Rudy Royston, and Jenny Scheinman.
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Harmony
by Bill Frisell
October 4, 2019
The first release on the Blue Note label for the guitarist features contributions from Luke Bergman, Hank Roberts, and Petra Haden.
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Four
by Bill Frisell
November 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for jazz guitarist Bill Frisell features Gerald Clayton, Greg Tardy, and Johnathan Blake.
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Epistrophy
by Bill Frisell/Thomas Morgan
April 12, 2019
Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell and bassist Thomas Morgan reunite for a collaborative album (recorded at New York City's Village Vanguard) after first appearing together on 2017's Small Town. The new set includes their take on the James Bond theme "You Only Live Twice" as well as "In the Wee Small Hours Of The Morning," popularized by Frank Sinatra.
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Seeds and Stems
by Bill Kirchen
June 18, 2013
The guitarist of Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen rerecords songs from his career with his current band.
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Esker
by Bill MacKay
May 5, 2017
The third full-length solo release for the Chicago-based guitarist is his first on the Drag City label.
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Keys
by Bill MacKay
April 9, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between Bill MacKay and Nathan Bowles was recorded in Chicago by Nick Broste.
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SpiderBeetleBee
by Bill MacKay
October 20, 2017
This is the second full-length collaborative release for guitarists Bill MacKay and Ryley Walker.
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STIR
by Bill MacKay
October 11, 2019
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Bill MacKay and Katinka Kleijn was inspired partly by the Herman Hesse novel Steppenwolf.
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Both
by Bill Nace
July 10, 2020
The first full-length solo release on Drag City for the guitarist was mixed and produced by Bitchin Bajas' Cooper Crain.
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Through a Room
by Bill Nace
November 11, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for Philadelphia guitarist Bill Nace features a doughnut pipe, hurdy-gurdy, Japanese taishōgoto, and tape loops.
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Music for Four Guitars
by Bill Orcutt
September 2, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for guitarist Bill Orcutt was recorded in San Francisco.
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A New Way To Pay Old Debts
by Bill Orcutt
January 17, 2011
The reissue of the 2009 solo album for the former guitarist of the band Harry Pussy supplements the album with unreleased songs and two from High Wasted.
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Bill Orcutt
by Bill Orcutt
June 30, 2017
This the first solo studio release to feature the guitarist on an electric guitar.
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Odds Against Tomorrow
by Bill Orcutt
October 11, 2019
The the sixth full-length solo release for the guitarist features some original songs and was mixed by Chuck Johnson.
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Jump on It
by Bill Orcutt
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length solo acoustic release from Bill Orcutt was recorded in his living room.
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A History of Every One
by Bill Orcutt
September 30, 2013
The latest solo acoustic release includes covers of classic, traditional tunes as well as a Disney song.
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How the Thing Sings
by Bill Orcutt
September 19, 2011
The fourth solo album for the ex-guitarist for hard rock band Harry Pussy was recorded in his living room in San Francisco.
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A Trip to the Coast
by Bill Pritchard
March 7, 2014
The first solo release in almost nine years for the British indie-pop singer-songwriter was produced by Tim Bradshaw.
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A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart
by Bill Ryder-Jones
April 23, 2013
The second solo release for the ex-Coral singer was recorded at his mother's house and produced by James Ford.
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Yawny Yawn
by Bill Ryder-Jones
July 26, 2019
The fifth full-length release for British singer-songwriter is an alternative version of 2018's Yawn featuring only piano and vocals.
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West Kirby Country Primary
by Bill Ryder-Jones
November 6, 2015
The third full-length solo release for the ex-The Coral guitarist was written and recorded in the house he grew up in.
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Yawn
by Bill Ryder-Jones
November 2, 2018
The fourth full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced and features guest vocals from The Orielles and Our Girl.
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Iechyd Da
by Bill Ryder-Jones
January 12, 2024
This is the first full-length solo release in nearly five years from British singer-songwriter Bill Ryder-Jones since 2019's Yawny Yawn.
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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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Everything's Getting Older
by Bill Wells
May 24, 2011
Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat and composer Bill Wells collaborated for more than eight years before releasing their debut album.
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Nursery Rhymes
by Bill Wells
November 27, 2015
The latest release from the Scottish jazz pianist and composer are nursery rhymes turned into songs sung by such guests as Amy Allison, Isobel Campbell, Michael Cerveris, Karen Mantler, Deerhoof's Satomi Matsuzaki, Hospitality's Amber Papini, Syd Straw, Bridget St. John, and Yo La Tengo.
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The Most Important Place in the World
by Bill Wells
March 16, 2015
The second full-length release from Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat features a theme with the city of Glasgow as a femme fatale.
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Back To Basics
by Bill Wyman
June 22, 2015
The Rolling Stones’ former bassist releases his first solo album in 33 years.
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When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
by Billie Eilish
March 29, 2019
The debut full-length debut for the 17-year-old Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter was produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell (who also co-wrote).
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Happier than Ever
by Billie Eilish
July 30, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter was produced by her brother, Finneas.
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Hit Me Hard and Soft
by Billie Eilish
May 17, 2024
The third full-length studio release from pop singer-songwriter Billie Eilish was written, recorded and produced with her brother Finneas O'Connell.
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No Fun Mondays
by Billie Joe Armstrong
November 27, 2020
The covers album from the Green Day frontman features songs he released during the COVID-19 lockdown on YouTube.
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Foreverly
by Billie Joe Armstrong
November 25, 2013
The collaboration between Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and Grammy-winning singer Norah Jones is their take on the collection of reinterpreted Americana songs recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1958.
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Drop Cherries
by Billie Marten
April 7, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten was co-produced with Dom Monks.
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Writing of Blues & Yellows
by Billie Marten
September 23, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rich Cooper and Cam Blackwood.
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Flora Fauna
by Billie Marten
May 21, 2021
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rich Cooper.
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Dog Eared
by Billie Marten
July 18, 2025
The latest full-length release from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten was recorded in Brooklyn with producer Phil Weinrobe.
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Shine a Light: Field Recordings from the Great American Railroad
by Billy Bragg
September 23, 2016
Billy Bragg & Joe Henry recorded the 13 train-themed tracks at several stops along their journey from Chicago to Los Angeles by train.
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Mr. Love & Justice
by Billy Bragg
April 22, 2008
The 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.
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The Roaring Forty 1983-2023
by Billy Bragg
October 27, 2023
The Billy Bragg compilation features songs from his four-decade long career with the Super Deluxe edition including 14 CDs containing over 300 songs. The two-CD Deluxe edition includes 40 songs.
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England, Half English
by Billy Bragg
March 5, 2002
After recording two well-received albums of Woody Guthrie covers with Wilco, the anti-folk pioneer returns to recording original material, this time with his touring band, the Blokes.
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Tooth & Nail
by Billy Bragg
March 19, 2013
The first new studio release in five years for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in California at producer Joe Henry's house.
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Bridges Not Walls [EP]
by Billy Bragg
November 3, 2017
The six-track mini-album from the British singer-songwriter was inspired by Brexit and the 2016 elections in the US.
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The Million Things That Never Happened
by Billy Bragg
October 29, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Izumi and Romeo Stodart.
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Mermaid Avenue Vol. II
by Billy Bragg & Wilco
May 30, 2000
Following 1998's successful collaboration Mermaid Avenue, Billy Bragg and Wilco have reunited to bring more of Woody Guthrie's unrecorded lyrics to life.
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Mermaid Avenue: The Complete Sessions
by Billy Bragg/Wilco
April 21, 2012
Woody Guthrie's daughter Nora contacted Billy Bragg about using some of the songs her father wrote in the 1940s. Bragg in turn, recruited the band Wilco to help complete the project. The Complete Sessions collects the two previously released volumes with a new third volume of songs, and a documentary about the creating the music to go with the folk legend's lyrics.
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Kings of the Medway Delta
by Billy Childish
March 6, 2020
This is the third release for the collaboration between Wild Billy Childish and the Chatham Singers.
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TheFutureEmbrace
by Billy Corgan
June 21, 2005
The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.
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Enjoy Yourself
by Billy Currington
September 21, 2010
The fourth album for the Nashville, Tennessee-based country singer was produced with Carson Chamberlain.
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The Big Bad Blues
by Billy Gibbons
September 21, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the ZZ Top guitarist features contributions from Mike Flanigin, Austin Hanks, Joe Hardy, James Harman, Greg Morrow, and Matt Sorum.
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Hardware
by Billy Gibbons
June 4, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the ZZ Top frontman was co-produced with Matt Sorum and Mike Fiorentino.
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