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The Performer
by James Righton
March 20, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Klaxons singer/keyboardist was self-produced.
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Love Undercover
by James Skelly & the Intenders
June 3, 2013
The debut solo release of The Coral frontman's side project includes contributions from Ian Broudie and Paul Weller.
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October Road
by James Taylor
August 13, 2002
The 54-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his first album of new material since 1997's Grammy-winning 'Hourglass.' Russ Titleman produces.
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Covers
by James Taylor
September 30, 2008
The singer-songwriter releases his latest album of covers of a variety of soul songs, which he recorded in 10 days.
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Before This World
by James Taylor
June 16, 2015
The first release of original material from the multiple Grammy winning singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sting and was produced with Dave O'Donnell.
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American Standard
by James Taylor
February 28, 2020
The singer-songwriters latest full-length release features some musical and jazz standards from such shows as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Brigadoon, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma!, and Show Boat as well as songs made famous by Billie Holiday and Glenn Miller.
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We Move
by James Vincent McMorrow
September 2, 2016
The third full-length release from the Irish singer-songwriter features production from Nineteen85, Two Inch Punch, and Frank Dukes.
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Post Tropical
by James Vincent McMorrow
January 14, 2014
The second full-length release from the Irish singer-songwriter was self-produced and recorded in the US.
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Two to One
by James Williamson
September 18, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Iggy & The Stooges' James Williamson and Radio Birdman's Deniz Tek.
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Behind the Shade
by James Williamson & the Pink Hearts
June 22, 2018
This is the debut release for the Stooges guitarist with Streetwalkin' Cheetahs' Frank Meyer and That Dog's Petra Haden.
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The Great White Sea Eagle
by James Yorkston
January 13, 2023
The Cardigans' Nina Persson joins the latest full-length release for Scottish singer-songwriter James Yorkston and The Second Hand Orchestra.
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Navarasa: Nine Emotions
by James Yorkston
January 24, 2020
The latest release for the collaboration between James Yorkston, Jon Thorne and Suhail Yusuf Khan features elements of Scottish, Indian and jazz music.
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Songs For Nina And Johanna
by James Yorkston
August 22, 2025
The latest full-length release from James Yorkston features The Cardigans' Nina Persson and First Aid Kit's Johanna Söderberg with members of the Second Hand Orchestra.
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I Was a Cat from a Book
by James Yorkston
August 13, 2012
Dave Wrench helped produced the album with the British singer-songwriter that includes contributions from members of The Cinematic Orchestra, Lamb, and Sparrow & The Workshop.
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The Route To The Harmonium
by James Yorkston
February 22, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was recorded in his Scottish home and was produced with David Wrench.
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Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars
by James Yorkston
April 7, 2017
The second full-length collaboration from James Yorkston, Suhail Yusuf Khan and Jon Thorne was self-produced.
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The Wide Wide River
by James Yorkston
January 22, 2021
The debut full-length collaboration between the Scottish singer-songwriter and the Secondhand Orchestra that includes Karl-Jonas Winqvist, Peter Morén, Cecilia Österholm, Emma Nordenstam, and Ulrika Gyllenberg was recorded over three days.
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Cellardyke Recording and Wassailing Society
by James Yorkston
August 19, 2014
The latest release from the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced by Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor and features contributions from such artists as KT Tunstall, The Pictish Trail, Hot Chip drummer Rob Smoughton, Fimber Bravo, Jon Thorne, and Emma Smith.
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Folk Songs
by James Yorkston & The Big Eyes Family Players
August 9, 2009
The Scottish singer-songwriter teams up with a different group of musicians for this folk song collection.
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These Spirits
by James Yuill
March 25, 2013
This is the third full-length studio release for the British folktronica artist.
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Fool
by Jameszoo
May 13, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Dutch producer Mitchel van Dinther features contributions from such artists as Steve Kuhn, Thundercat, and Arthur Verocai.
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Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
by Jamey Johnson
October 16, 2012
Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Leon Russell are some of the artists on Jamey Johnson's tribute to songwriter Hank Cochran.
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That Lonesome Song
by Jamey Johnson
August 5, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the country singer from Alabama who helped cowrite hits for George Strait and Trace Adkins.
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The Guitar Song
by Jamey Johnson
September 14, 2010
Jamey Johnson's latest album is a 25-track double album with the first half, The Black Album, devoted to dark emotions and the other half, the White Album, devoted to more positive songs.
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Momentum
by Jamie Cullum
May 20, 2013
The sixth studio release for the British jazz-pop artist was recorded with such items as iPhone apps, old keyboards, and cassette recorders.
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The Pursuit
by Jamie Cullum
March 2, 2010
The latest album for the young jazz artist features both original and cover songs including Cole Porter's "Just One of Those Things," Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music," Sweeney Todd's "Not While I'm Around."
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Best Night of My Life
by Jamie Foxx
December 21, 2010
The fourth album from the stand-up comedian, actor, and singer features club bangers and his recognizable brand of R&B. It also guest stars Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Soulja Boy, and others.
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Intuition
by Jamie Foxx
December 16, 2008
The third album for the actor/singer features Marsha Ambrosius, The Dream, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, T.I, T-Pain, and Kanye West as guests.
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Unpredictable
by Jamie Foxx
December 20, 2005
The actor's second solo album (and first in over a decade) finds him joined by Mary J. Blige, Common, Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, Twista, The Game, and more.
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Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses
by Jamie Foxx
May 18, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the actor/singer features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Fabolous, Kid Ink, Pharrell, and Wale.
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(4:30) Idler
by Jamie Isaac
June 1, 2018
The second full-length release for the British multi-instrumentalist features influences from jazz, bossa nova, electronic and pop music.
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Multiply
by Jamie Lidell
June 28, 2005
One half of the electronica outfit Super_Collider, producer Jamie Lidell returns with a second solo album that finds him in an unlikely new role: that of a soul singer.
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Compass
by Jamie Lidell
May 18, 2010
The fifth album for the British singer was produced by Beck and features a guest appearance by Chris Taylor of the band Grizzly Bear.
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Jim
by Jamie Lidell
April 29, 2008
This is the third studio album for the English artist now based in Germany.
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Jamie Lidell
by Jamie Lidell
February 19, 2013
The fifth full-length release from the British producer/singer was influenced by 1980s pop-soul.
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Building a Beginning
by Jamie Lidell
October 14, 2016
The first solo release on the British soul singer's own label was produced by Justin Stanley and Ben Ash.
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Panic Prevention
by Jamie T
August 28, 2007
The British artist's debut album was one of the nominees for the 2007 Mercury Prize.
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The Theory of Whatever
by Jamie T
July 22, 2022
The fifth full-length release for British indie singer-songwriter Jamie T was produced by Hugo White.
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Carry on the Grudge
by Jamie T
September 30, 2014
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Cenzo Townshend.
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Trick
by Jamie T
September 2, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with James Dring.
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Kings & Queens
by Jamie T
October 6, 2009
The London-based artist releases his follow-up to his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album.
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Mirrorwriting
by Jamie Woon
January 31, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British R&B singer who graduated from the same infamous Brit School as Adele and Amy Winehouse was produced with Will Bevan (aka Burial) and Royce Wood, Jr.
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Making Time
by Jamie Woon
November 6, 2015
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with Lexx and features contributions from Robin Hannibal, Willy Mason, and Royce Wood Jr.
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In Colour
by Jamie xx
June 2, 2015
The debut full-length solo release for the xx's Jamie Smith features guest appearances from Popcaan, Young Thug, as well as his xx bandmates Romy Croft and Oliver Sim.
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In Waves
by Jamie xx
September 20, 2024
The second full-length solo release from electronic producer Jamie xx features guest appearances by Oona Doherty, John Glacier, Honey Dijon, Kelsey Lu, Panda Bear, Robyn, Romy, Oliver Sim, and The Avalanches.
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Water Made Us
by Jamila Woods
October 13, 2023
Chicago singer-songwriter/poet Jamila Woods worked with co-producer Chris McClenney on her third full-length release.
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HEAVN
by Jamila Woods
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the Chicago artist features guest appearances from Chance The Rapper, Lorine Chia, Noname, and Nico Segal.
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LEGACY! LEGACY!
by Jamila Woods
May 10, 2019
The second full-length release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jasminfire, Nitty Scott, Saba, Nico Segal, and theMIND.
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Automaton
by Jamiroquai
March 31, 2017
The eighth full-length studio release for the Grammy-winning British electronic funk band led by Jay Kay is its first in seven years.
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Dynamite
by Jamiroquai
September 20, 2005
The U.K. pop-funk outfit led by Jay Kay returns with a sixth album.
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A Funk Odyssey
by Jamiroquai
September 11, 2001
This is the fifth album for the UK outfit, led by Stevie Wonder soundalike Jason Kay.
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Felder
by Jan St. Werner
April 1, 2016
The latest solo release for the Mouse on Mars artist is the fourth album in St. Werner's experimental Fiepblatter series.
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Molocular Meditation
by Jan St. Werner
February 21, 2020
The four-track release for the German experimental artist featuring The Fall's Mark E. Smith was originally part of a 2014 project.
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Miscontinuum Album ( Fiepblatter Catalogue #3)
by Jan St. Werner
January 27, 2015
Recorded over four years, this electronic release from the Mouse on Mars member features contributions from Dylan Carlson, Markus Popp, Kathy Alberici, and Taigen Kawabe.
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Jana Horn
by Jana Horn
January 16, 2026
The third full-length release from Austin singer-songwriter Jana Horn was mixed by Mauro Castro.
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The Window Is the Dream
by Jana Horn
April 7, 2023
The second full-length release from singer-songwriter Jana Horn was recorded in upstate New York and Autin, Texas.
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Optimism
by Jana Horn
January 21, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for Texas singer-songwriter Jana Horn was originally self-released in 2020.
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There's No Home
by Jana Hunter
April 10, 2007
The Houston, Texas singer's sophomore album released on Gnomonsong, Devendra Banhart's label.
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Revengeseekerz
by Jane Remover
April 4, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago-based artist Jane Remover features a guest appearance by Danny Brown.
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Love In Constant Spectacle
by Jane Weaver
April 5, 2024
The latest full-length solo release from British singer-songwriter Jane Weaver was produced by John Parish.
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Loops in the Secret Society
by Jane Weaver
June 21, 2019
The British singer-songwriter reworked select tracks from 2015's The Silver Globe, 2017's Modern Kosmology and 2017's Architect EP on the 22-track release that also includes new ambient tracks.
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The Silver Globe
by Jane Weaver
November 18, 2014
The British singer-songwriter worked with David Holmes, Andy Votel and Cybotron on her sixth solo release.
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Modern Kosmology
by Jane Weaver
May 19, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Flock
by Jane Weaver
March 5, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter is said to be inspired by "Lebanese torch songs, 1980s Russian Aerobics records, and Australian Punk."
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The Great Escape Artist
by Jane's Addiction
October 18, 2011
The alternative rock group returns with its first album since 2003's Strays, with Dave Sitek joining the three original members on the Rich Costey-produced release.
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Strays
by Jane's Addiction
July 22, 2003
A reunited Jane's Addiction (sans bassist Eric Avery) is back with their first studio recording in 13 years.
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The ArchAndroid
by Janelle Monáe
May 18, 2010
The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase."
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The Age of Pleasure
by Janelle Monáe
June 9, 2023
The first full-length studio release in five years for Janelle Monáe features guest appearances by Amaarae, Ckay, Doechii, Grace Jones, Nia Long, and Sister Nancy.
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The Electric Lady
by Janelle Monáe
September 10, 2013
The second release for the Atlanta R&B singer continues the story of her alter-ego Cindi Mayweather with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big Boi, Cee Lo Green, Solange Knowles, Miguel, Prince, and Esperanza Spalding.
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Dirty Computer
by Janelle Monáe
April 27, 2018
The third LP (and first in five years) from the actress and recording artist features appearances by Brian Wilson, Pharrell Williams, Zoë Kravitz, and Grimes, plus musical contributions from Prince just prior to his death.
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Discipline
by Janet Jackson
February 26, 2008
Janet Jackson's 10th album features Ne-Yo and Missy Elliot.
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20 Y.O.
by Janet Jackson
September 26, 2006
Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.
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Damita Jo
by Janet Jackson
March 30, 2004
The nipple-baring superstar's first album in three years features production from Dallas Austin, Babyface, Kanye West, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
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All For You
by Janet Jackson
April 24, 2001
The first new album in four years from the former Diff'rent Strokes star. (OK, so we've been watching too much Nick at Nite lately.)
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Unbreakable
by Janet Jackson
October 2, 2015
The first studio release in seven years for the R&B/pop singer features guest appearances from Missy Elliott and J. Cole.
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The Pearl Sessions
by Janis Joplin
April 17, 2012
The Pearl Sessions includes not only the original final studio album from the singer-songwriter but also outtakes, demos, and studio banter between Janis, the Full-Tilt Boogie Band and her producer, Paul A. Rothchild.
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En Yay Sah
by Janka Nabay
August 7, 2012
The Sierra Leone artist Janka Nabay is backed by Boshra AlSaadi, Doug Shaw, the Skeletons' Jon Leland, Michael Gallope, and Jason McMahon as the Bubu Gang on his debut full-length release.
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An Letah [EP]
by Janka Nabay
March 19, 2012
The latest album from Sierra Leone native Janka Nabay continues the modern take of his native country's bubu music.
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Build Music
by Janka Nabay & the Bubu Gang
March 24, 2017
The latest release for the bubu artist from Sierra Leone features contributions from Boshra AlSaadi, Michael Gallope, Steve Marion, Matthew Mehlan, and Daniel Schlett.
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Quiet Life [Deluxe Edition]
by Japan
March 5, 2021
The remaster of the third album for the British new wave band includes a disc of alternative remixes and rare tracks as well as the full recording of their 1980 concert at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan.
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The Sleepy Strange
by Japancakes
February 13, 2001
The Athens, GA indie experimentalists follow their 1999 debut album with a new 7-track album.
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Post-Nothing
by Japandroids
August 4, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the indie-rock duo from Vancouver, Canada.
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Celebration Rock
by Japandroids
June 5, 2012
The Canadian garage rock duo's second full-length album includes a cover of The Gun Club's "For the Love of Ivy."
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Fate & Alcohol
by Japandroids
October 18, 2024
The fourth and final full-length studio release from Canadian indie rock duo Japandroids was co-produced with Jesse Gander.
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Near to the Wild Heart of Life
by Japandroids
January 27, 2017
The third full-length release for the Canadian noise rock duo was mostly recorded/produced by Jesse Gander (track three was recorded/produced by Damian Taylor).
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Massey Fucking Hall [Live]
by Japandroids
June 26, 2020
The live album from the Canadian indie rock duo features 16 tracks from an October 2017 performance at Toronto's Massey Hall.
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Jubilee
by Japanese Breakfast
June 4, 2021
The third full-length release for Michelle Zauner was inspired in part by Bjork's Homogenic and Wilco's Summerteeth.
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Psychopomp
by Japanese Breakfast
April 1, 2016
The debut studio release for the solo project for Michelle Zauner of Little Big Leagues was produced with Ned Eisenberg.
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Soft Sounds From Another Planet
by Japanese Breakfast
July 14, 2017
The second full-length release for Michelle Zauner solo project was produced with Craig Hendrix.
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For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)
by Japanese Breakfast
March 21, 2025
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia indie pop band Japanese Breakfast was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Blake Mills and features a guest appearance by Jeff Bridges.
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Japanese Motors
by Japanese Motors
October 7, 2008
The debut album from the Orange County quartet led by professional surfer Alex Knost.
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Instant Money Magic
by Japanther
April 15, 2014
The 12th full-length release for the art-punk duo of Ian Vanek and Matt Reilly features a guest appearance from Total Warr.
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Big Talk
by Jarrod Dickenson
February 3, 2023
The third full-length release from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson features guest appearances from Jane Rix and Oliver Wood.
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Beyond the Pale
by Jarv Is...
July 17, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the band that includes Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Serafina Steer, Emma Smith, Andrew McKinney, Jason Buckle and Adam Betts.
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Further Complications
by Jarvis Cocker
May 19, 2009
The second solo album for the Pulp frontman was produced by Steve Albini.
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Chansons d'Ennui Tip-Top
by Jarvis Cocker
October 22, 2021
The companion album to Wes Anderson's film The French Dispatch from the ex-Pulp frontman features 12 covers of classic French pop songs.
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Jarvis
by Jarvis Cocker
April 3, 2007
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker makes his solo debut with this 14-song disc (which includes recent single "Running The World" as a secret bonus track).
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Room 29
by Jarvis Cocker
March 17, 2017
The collaboration between Jarvis Cocker and Chilly Gonzales is a song cycle about the various famous people who have stayed at Los Angeles's Chateau Marmont.
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You Are The Morning
by jasmine.4.t
January 17, 2025
The debut full-length release from British singer-songwriter jasmine.4.t features production by Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus (aka boygenius).
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Night Train
by Jason Aldean
October 16, 2012
The fifth release for the country singer produced by Michael Knox features guest appearances from Luke Bryan and Eric Church.
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