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A Lesson Unlearnt
by Until the Ribbon Breaks
January 20, 2015
This is the full-length release for the Los Angeles-based trio led by Pete Lawrie-Winfield.
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Leaves Turn Inside You
by Unwound
April 17, 2001
The first album in three years for the indie rockers is an epic 2-CD set.
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Rat Conspiracy [Box Set]
by Unwound
March 18, 2014
The box set collects the Olympia-based indie rock trio's 1993 release Fake Train, 1994's New Plastic Ideas and a disc of singles, radio sessions and unreleased tracks.
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Empire [Box Set]
by Unwound
September 4, 2015
The fourth and final box set contains remasters of the last two of Unwound's albums plus nine bonus tracks.
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I'm Nice Now
by Upchuck
October 3, 2025
The third full-length release from Atlanta punk band Upchuck was recorded in Texas with producer Ty Segall.
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She's Gone
by Upset
October 29, 2013
The debut release for the indie pop group that includes Ali Koehler, formerly of Vivian Girls and Best Coast; Jenn Price of La Sera; and Hole's Patty Schemel, was produced by Kyle Gilbride of Swearin'.
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Rock & Roll Submarine
by Urge Overkill
May 9, 2011
The Chicago-based alternative rock legends return with their first collection of new studio material in 16 years.
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Ursprung
by Ursprung
May 22, 2012
This is the debut release from the collaboration between Pantha du Prince's Hendrik Weber and Stephan Abry.
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Looking 4 Myself
by Usher
June 12, 2012
The seventh studio album for the R&B singer features songs produced and/or written by Diplo, Max Martin, the Neptunes, Rico Love, Salaam Remi, and Swedish House Mafia.
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Coming Home
by Usher
February 9, 2024
The first full-length studio release in over seven years from R&B artist Usher features guest appearances by 21 Savage, Burna Boy, H.E.R., Jung Kook of BTS, Latto, Pheelz, The-Dream, and Summer Walker.
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Hard II Love
by Usher
September 16, 2016
The eighth full-length studio release for the R&B singer/actor features guest appearances from Future, Rubén Blades, and Young Thug.
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Here I Stand
by Usher
May 27, 2008
The fifth album for the R&B singer features Young Jeezy, will.i.am, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne.
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8701
by Usher
August 7, 2001
Atlanta's Usher Raymond returns with his third studio release. The Neptunes, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are among the producers.
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Raymond v. Raymond
by Usher
March 30, 2010
After being pushed back several times, the sixth album for the R&B singer is finally released, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, T.I., and will.i.am.
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Confessions
by Usher
March 23, 2004
Among the producers and guest vocalists appearing on Usher's fourth album are Ludacris, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
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Versus
by Usher
August 24, 2010
The Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist and actor returns with another album full of confessional slow jams and club bangers.
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Pakistan Is for the Peaceful
by Ustad Saami
October 9, 2020
The three-track release for the Surti master was recorded live at his Pakistan home by Ian Brennan.
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Two
by Utah Saints
July 31, 2001
This is the sophomore effort for British duo, following their eponymous debut... in 1992. This time out, they utilize samples from artists as diverse as Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, Metallica, Chrissie Hynde, and Chuck D.
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UUVVWWZ
by UUVVWWZ
July 7, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock quartet from Nebraska.
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Layover [EP]
by V
August 11, 2023
The debut solo release from BTS' V features six tracks.
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Am I British Yet?
by V V Brown
October 27, 2023
Black identity is the theme on the first full-length studio release from VV Brown since 2015's Glitch.
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Travelling Like The Light
by V.V. Brown
April 20, 2010
The British singer-songwriter who has worked with the Pussycat Dolls and Sugarbabes releases her debut album.
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Samson & Delilah
by V.V. Brown
October 8, 2013
The second studio release for the British indie-pop singer was co-produced by Laurence Aldridge, Pascal Gabriel, Pierre-Marie Maulini, and Dave Okumu.
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Gone
by Vacationer
March 20, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the The Starting Line's singer/bassist Kenny Vasoli.
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Gunz n' Butta
by Vado
April 19, 2011
Cam'ron collaborates with Vado on this album, which has been three years in the making and features production by AraabMuzik.
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Slime Flu
by Vado
October 12, 2010
This is the Harlem, New York-born rapper's first official mixtape.
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Infinite Worlds
by Vagabon
February 24, 2017
The debut full-length release for New York-based indie artist Laetitia Tamko was recorded with co-producer Chris Daly.
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Vagabon
by Vagabon
October 18, 2019
The second full-length release for the New York-based artist was self-produced.
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Sorry I Haven't Called
by Vagabon
September 15, 2023
The third full-length release from New York City-based artist Vagabon was written mostly while in Germany and was co-produced with Rostam.
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The Order of Time
by Valerie June
March 10, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter features guest vocals from Norah Jones.
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Owls, Omens, And Oracles
by Valerie June
April 11, 2025
The latest full-length release from Tennessee singer-songwriter Valerie June was produced by M. Ward and features a guest appearance by The Blind Boys Of Alabama.
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Pushin' Against a Stone
by Valerie June
August 13, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Tennessean country singer was produced by Kevin Agunas and Dan Auerbach.
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The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
by Valerie June
March 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash.
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Nature
by Valet
May 26, 2015
The third full-length release for the indie band led by Honey Owens is its first in seven years.
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Our Own Masters
by Valient Thorr
June 18, 2013
The sixth release for the North Carolina hard rock band was produced by Kyle Spence of the experimental rock band, Harvey Milk.
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Only God Was Above Us
by Vampire Weekend
April 5, 2024
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock trio Vampire Weekend was co-produced with Ariel Rechtshaid.
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Modern Vampires of the City
by Vampire Weekend
May 14, 2013
Co-produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and band member Rostam Batmanglij, the third full-length release from the indie rock quartet was inspired by New York City.
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Father of the Bride
by Vampire Weekend
May 3, 2019
After a six-year break and the departure of Rostam Batmanglij, the New York indie-rock band is finally back with a fourth studio album, produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and frontman Ezra Koenig. Guests include Dave Longstreth (Dirty Projectors), Steve Lacy (The Internet), Danielle Haim, and Jenny Lewis.
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Contra
by Vampire Weekend
January 12, 2010
The second album for the rock band was produced by band member, Rostam Batmanglij.
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Vampire Weekend
by Vampire Weekend
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni.
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Do Not Disturb
by Van der Graaf Generator
September 30, 2016
The 13th full-length release for the British prog rock band that features Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton and Guy Evans.
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Songs Cycled
by Van Dyke Parks
July 23, 2013
This is the first solo studio release in 24 years for the pop singer-songwriter, who first gained fame for his work on Brian Wilson's SMiLE album.
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A Different Kind of Truth
by Van Halen
February 7, 2012
The first album from Van Halen in 14 years sees the band reunited with David Lee Roth.
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What Were You Hoping For?
by Van Hunt
September 27, 2011
The singer-songwriter and producer releases his first studio album since his 2008 album Popular was shelved by Blue Note.
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The Fun Rises, the Fun Sets
by Van Hunt
May 4, 2015
The fifth solo release for the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter is his first album in four years.
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You're Driving Me Crazy
by Van Morrison
April 27, 2018
The debut release for the collaboration between Van Morrison and Joey DeFrancesco was recorded in two days with covers of some of Morrison's songs as well as jazz and blues standards.
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Accentuate the Positive
by Van Morrison
November 3, 2023
The latest full-length release from Van Morrison features covers of some of his favorite rock'n'roll songs with contributions from such artists as the late Jeff Beck, Chris Farlowe, and Taj Mahal.
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Moving On Skiffle
by Van Morrison
March 10, 2023
Van Morrison latest full-length studio release features skiffle-influenced covers of 23 blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz songs.
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Versatile
by Van Morrison
December 1, 2017
The 38th full-length studio release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features jazz and vocal standards as well as three new songs.
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Pay The Devil
by Van Morrison
March 7, 2006
The singer-songwriter takes a stab at country music with this collection of a dozen covers and three originals.
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Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl
by Van Morrison
February 24, 2009
The live album features Van Morrison performing songs from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, on November 7 and 8, 2008, at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Keep It Simple
by Van Morrison
April 1, 2008
The latest release for the Northern Irish singer is his first album with all original songs since 1999's Back on Top.
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New Arrangements and Duets
by Van Morrison
September 27, 2024
The latest full-length release from Van Morrison features unreleased material that includes guest appearances by Kurt Elling, Willie Nelson, Curtis Stigers, and Joss Stone.
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Latest Record Project, Vol. 1
by Van Morrison
May 7, 2021
The 28-track release from Northern Irish singer-songwriter features songs about such topics as social media and the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Moondance [Deluxe Edition]
by Van Morrison
October 22, 2013
The remastered deluxe edition of Van Morrison's 1970 album includes 50 outtakes and an unreleased song, "I Shall Sing."
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Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge
by Van Morrison
January 23, 2026
The latest full-length release from Van Morrison was recorded in Northern California and features guest appearances by John Allair, Elvin Bishop, Buddy Guy, and Taj Mahal
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Remembering Now
by Van Morrison
June 13, 2025
After several cover album releases, Van Morrison returns with original music including "Down To Joy", which first appeared in the Kenneth Branagh's film "Belfast."
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Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue
by Van Morrison
March 23, 2015
Produced with Don Was and Bob Rock, the album from the Hall of Fame artist features new arrangements of some of his less well known songs as duets with George Benson, Michael Bublé, Natalie Cole, Chris Farlowe, Georgie Fame, Mick Hucknall, Mark Knopfler, Taj Mahal, daughter Shania Morrison, Gregory Porter, P.J. Proby, Mavis Staples, Joss Stone, Clare Teal, Steve Winwood, and Bobby Womack.
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Keep Me Singing
by Van Morrison
September 30, 2016
The 36th full-length release for the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter from Belfast was self-produced.
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The Prophet Speaks
by Van Morrison
December 7, 2018
The latest 40th full-length release for the singer-songwriter features six new original songs as well as eight covers of classics jazz and R&B songs.
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Three Chords and the Truth
by Van Morrison
October 25, 2019
The 41st full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Jay Berliner and The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley.
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Magic Time
by Van Morrison
May 17, 2005
The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.
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Roll with the Punches
by Van Morrison
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello.
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Born to Sing: No Plan B
by Van Morrison
October 2, 2012
The 35th album for the Northern Irish singer-songwriter sees him returning to the Blue Note label, after several releases with Exile/Polydor and EMI.
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Idea of Happiness
by Van She
May 8, 2012
The second album for the Australian electro pop band includes tropical music elements.
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Siberia
by Vanbot
April 7, 2017
The third full-length release for the Swedish artist Ester Ideskog was written and recorded on the Trans-Siberian Railway with Johannes Berglund and Petter Winnberg.
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Harmonium
by Vanessa Carlton
November 9, 2004
The singer's second effort finds her teamed with Third Eye Blind leader (and current beau) Stephan Jenkins.
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Rabbits on the Run
by Vanessa Carlton
July 26, 2011
The piano-playing pop songstress releases her first record with Razor & Tie.
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Heroes & Thieves
by Vanessa Carlton
October 9, 2007
Vanessa Carlton's third album is her first on The Inc. label.
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Liberman
by Vanessa Carlton
October 23, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Osborne.
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Identified
by Vanessa Hudgens
July 1, 2008
The star of "High School Musical" releases her latest album, produced in part by JR Rotem, Dr. Luke, Tim James, and Antonina Armato.
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Surveillance
by Vanishing Life
November 11, 2016
The debut full-length release for the punk supergroup that includes Walter Schreifels, Zach Blair, Jamie Miller, and Autry Fulbright was produced by Davey Warsop.
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Afternoon X
by Vanishing Twin
October 13, 2023
The fourth full-length release from London-based trio Vanishing Twin was mixed by the band and Marta Salogni.
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Ookii Gekkou
by Vanishing Twin
October 15, 2021
This is the latest full-length release for the London-based quartet of Cathy Lucas, Valentina Magaletti, Susumu Mukai, and Phil MFU.
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The Age of Immunology
by Vanishing Twin
June 7, 2019
This is the second full-length release for the London-based experimental psychedelic pop project led by Cathy Lucas.
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Dumb Blood
by Vant
February 17, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock band led by Mattie Vant was produced by Sam Miller.
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No One Dances Quite Like My Brothers
by VÃ¥r
May 14, 2013
The debut full-length release for Ice Age's Elias Bender Rønnefelt's side project with Loke Rahbek of Sexdrome, Kristian Emdal of Lower, and Lukas Højland of Redflesh was recorded in New York.
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The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake
by Various Artists
July 7, 2023
Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club, Feist, Fontaines DC, John Grant, David Gray, Aldous Harding, Ben Harper, Let's Eat Grandma, Gia Margaret, Meshell Ndegeocello, John Parish, Liz Phair, Emeli Sandé, Philip Selway, Skullcrusher, The Staves, and Stick in the Wheel are some of the 30 artists who contribute to the tribute album to English folk singer Nick Drake.
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Red, Hot + Fela
by Various Artists
October 8, 2013
The second volume of Fela Kuti cover songs for the Red Hot Organization featuring African artists as Baloji, Angelique Kidjo, Kuku, Akua Naru as well as Western artists including Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Jim James, and My Morning Jacket.
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Looking into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne
by Various Artists
April 1, 2014
The tribute album to singer-songwriter Jackson Browne features such artists as Shawn Colvin, Ben Harper, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, Indigo Girls, Keb' Mo, Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, J. D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen & wife Patti Scialfa, Sean & Sara Watkins, and Lucinda Williams.
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Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 26, 2012
The second volume of the rap release from the Maybach Music Group features tracks with Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, T.I., Nas, Stalley, Omarion, Wiz Khalifa, and T-Pain.
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Lazarus [Original Cast Recording]
by Various Artists
October 21, 2016
The cast recording for the musical inspired by The Man Who Fell to Earth features music by David Bowie and includes three new songs he wrote and recorded before his death.
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Essiebons Special 1973 - 1984/Ghana Music Power House
by Various Artists
December 3, 2021
The 14-track compilation features songs released between 1973 and 1984 from the Essiebons label.
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Country Funk: 1969-1975
by Various Artists
July 24, 2012
The 16-track collection of country funk from 1969-1975 includes songs from such artists as Bobby Charles, Bobby Darin, Mac Davis, Dennis the Fox, Bobbie Gentry, Dale Hawkins, and Larry Jon Wilson.
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African Scream Contest, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 1, 2018
Ten years after the first compilation of Afro-funk from Benin, Samy Ben Redjeb returns with 14 tracks that span the years between 1963 and 1980.
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Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6
by Various Artists
November 17, 2014
The sixth volume of the collection of pop songs by such artists as Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Lorde, Paramore, and Taylor Swift are reinvented into punk by such artists as August Burns Red, Tyler Carter, Crown the Empire, Luke Holland, Palisades, Set It Off, Upon a Burning Body, We Came as Romans, and Youth In Revolt.
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All The Young Droids: Junkshop Synth Pop 1978-1985
by Various Artists
July 11, 2025
Philip King collects 24 rare tracks of indie and overlooked artists who took advantage of affordable analog synthesizers and new recording methods in the two-disc compilation.
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Even the Forest Hums: Ukrainian Sonic Archives 1971-1996
by Various Artists
October 18, 2024
The 18-track compilation of Ukrainian music made before, during and after the collapse of the Soviet Union was curated over five years by Light in the Attic Records' Matt Sullivan, producers David Mas, Mark "Frosty" McNeill, and Ukrainian label Shukai Records.
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Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set]
by Various Artists
June 28, 2019
The most complete recording of the three-day 1969 music festival is available as a limited 38-disc box set (missing only two Jimi Hendrix tracks and several Sha Na Na songs not recorded), a 10-disc collections that includes at least one track from every performer and a 3-disc collection, all released on the same day.
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1977: The Year Punk Broke
by Various Artists
July 5, 2019
The three-disc compilation of punk singles released in 1977 by such artists as The Damned, The Jam, Motörhead, Graham Parker, The Strangers, and Wreckless Eric as well as lesser known names.
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Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound
by Various Artists
February 13, 2006
This 19-song compiliation from the esteemed Soul Jazz label includes tracks by Os Mutantes, Tom Ze and Caetano Veloso.
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon [OST]
by Various Artists
October 16, 2009
The soundtrack to the second movie of the teen vampire book series features a remixed song from Muse's current album "The Resistance" and new songs from Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Thom Yorke, Lykke Li, Anya Marina, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hurricane Bells, Sea Wolf, OK Go, Editors, and Grizzly Bear featuring Beach House's Victoria Legrand.
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Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola
by Various Artists
August 2, 2024
The compilation of African dance music spanning from the 1970s to the 1990s was curated by DJ Kampire.
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Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records [Box Set]
by Various Artists
October 25, 2019
The 94-track compilation box set features reggae songs selected by VP Records' Carter Van Pelt.
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Devil Rides In: Spellbinding Satanic Magick & the Rockult 1967-1974
by Various Artists
August 2, 2024
Dark magic, satanism and the occult are some of the themes on this three-disc compilation curated by Martin "Cally" Callomon.
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Star Wars Headspace
by Various Artists
March 18, 2016
Executive produce by Rick Rubin, artists such as Baauer, Bonobo, Flying Lotus, Galantis, Kaskade, Royksopp and Rustie include sounds and/or dialogue from the Star Wars films on 15 tracks for this electronic compilation.
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Pop Ambient 2014
by Various Artists
February 4, 2014
The 14th compilation of ambient music includes contributions from The Field, Ulf Lohmann, and Wolfgang Voigt (aka Gas).
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Remembering Mountains: Unheard Songs By Karen Dalton
by Various Artists
May 26, 2015
Isobel Campbell, Diane Cluck, Sharon Van Etten, Josephine Foster, Patty Griffin, Larkin Grimm, Laurel Halo, Julia Holter, Marissa Nadler, Tara Jane O'Neil, and Lucinda Williams give voice to lyrics and poems written by folk singer-songwriter Karen Dalton.
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Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us
by Various Artists
April 24, 2012
Phil Madeira wrote 10 original songs that focus on religious faith and artists such as The Civil Wars, Buddy Miller, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, The North Mississippi Allstars, Emmylou Harris, and John Scofield contributed vocals on this release.
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Imaginational Anthem Vol. XIV : Ireland
by Various Artists
October 24, 2025
The latest compilation in this series for Tompkins Square features Irish solo acoustic guitar artists curated by Cian Nugent.
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