Album Releases by User Score
901.
It
by Alan Vega
July 14, 2017
The final solo release from the Suicide frontman before his death in July 2016 was recorded over six years with his wife, Liz Lamere.
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902.
Lovers
by Nels Cline
August 5, 2016
The instrumental jazz double-album from the Wilco guitarist features an ensemble of 23 musicians conducted by Michael Leonhart and was produced by David Breskin.
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903.
Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War
by Various Artists
November 5, 2013
Randall Poster produced the two-disc set that includes artists such as Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Joe Henry, Del McCoury, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dolly Parton, Pokey Lafarge, Shovels & Rope, Chris Thile, and Lee Ann Womack interpreting Civil War songs.
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904.
Sister Faith
by Coliseum
April 30, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Kentucky noise-rock trio was produced by J. Robbins.
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905.
This Is Happening
by LCD Soundsystem
May 18, 2010
The third album for the dance-rock band is reportedly James Murphy's last as LCD Soundsystem.
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906.
Once Twice Melody
by Beach House
February 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for Baltimore duo Beach House was self-produced and features a live string ensemble.
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907.
Snares Like a Haircut
by No Age
January 26, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the duo of Randy Randall and Dean Allen Spunt is its first on the Drag City label.
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908.
Donuts
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
February 7, 2006
Acclaimed hip-hop producer James Yancey released this instrumental disc shortly before his death at the age of 32.
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909.
No Holiday
by The Muffs
October 18, 2019
This is the first new release in five years from the Los Angeles punk rock band led by Kim Shattuck (who passed away on 2 Oct 2019).
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910.
The Hex
by Richard Swift
September 21, 2018
The posthumous release for the singer-songwriter/producer was recorded over several years before it was completed a month before his death in July.
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911.
Black Metal 2
by Dean Blunt
June 11, 2021
This is the sequel to the British artist's 2014 solo album, Black Metal.
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912.
A Celebration of Endings
by Biffy Clyro
August 14, 2020
The ninth full-length studio release for the the Scottish alternative rock trio was produced by Rich Costey.
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913.
Souvenir
by Omni
February 16, 2024
The latest full-length release from Atlanta post-punk trio Omni features a guest appearance by Izzy Glaudini of Automatic.
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914.
Sadness Sets Me Free
by Gruff Rhys
January 26, 2024
The eighth full-length solo studio release from Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys was recorded in three days in Paris.
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915.
Giants of All Sizes
by Elbow
October 11, 2019
The eighth full-length studio release for the British rock band features contributions from Chilli Chilton, Jesca Hoop and The Plumedores.
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916.
The Imperial
by The Delines
January 11, 2019
The second full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based country soul band that includes members of Richmond Fontaine was produced by John Morgan Askew.
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917.
Etch And Etch Deep
by Haiku Salut
July 31, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the British trio of Louise Croft, Gemma and Sophie Bakerwood.
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918.
No!
by They Might Be Giants
June 11, 2002
This enhanced-CD experience is TMBG's first official album geared toward the younger set, with 17 children's songs with titles such as "Where Do They Make Balloons?" and "I Am Not a Grocery Bag." (Not that the titles themselves make this any different than a grownup TMBG album, mind you.)
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919.
Treats
by Sleigh Bells
June 1, 2010
The electro-rock Brooklyn-based duo releases its debut album with Mom + Pop and M.I.A.'s N.E.E.T. Recordings.
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920.
Blue Hearts
by Bob Mould
September 25, 2020
The 14th full-length solo studio release for the former Hüsker Dü frontman was recorded at Chicago's Electrical Audio.
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921.
Constant Bop
by Bop English
April 14, 2015
The debut full-length solo release for White Denim frontman James Petralli features contributions from his bandmates and ex-Shearwater bassist Kevin Schneider.
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922.
Kids See Ghosts
by Kids See Ghosts
June 8, 2018
The debut surprise studio release for the collaboration between Kanye West and Kid Cudi features contributions from André 3000, Mos Def, Ty Dolla $ign as well as samples from Kurt Cobain's "Burn the Rain" and Louis Prima's "What Would Santa Claus Do?".
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923.
Our Endless Numbered Days
by Iron & Wine
March 23, 2004
Miami, Fla. singer-songwriter Sam Beam (who moonlights as a cinematography professor) returns with his second album, recorded with Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Red Red Meat) at the helm.
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924.
The Evening Of My Best Day
by Rickie Lee Jones
October 7, 2003
'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell.
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925.
5
by Town & Country
September 9, 2003
The fifth release from the Chicago-based outfit continue their foray into "modern classical" composition using acoustic instruments.
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926.
Indestructible
by Rancid
August 19, 2003
The Bay Area punk band returns with its first album in three years.
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927.
Silver Lake
by Vic Chesnutt
March 25, 2003
The unique singer-songwriter's 11th LP was produced by Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams).
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928.
S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D.
by Out Hud
November 19, 2002
Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, this now New York-based instrumental outfit (which shares some members with the band !!!) has previously drawn a bit of acclaim for their vinyl-only releases. This six-track effort represents their first CD release, which showcases their dancier, dubbier, funkier brand of post-rock.
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929.
Trouble Will Find Me
by The National
May 21, 2013
The sixth studio release for the Brooklyn indie rock quintet features guest appearances from Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, and Sharon Van Ette.
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930.
Full Circle
by Loretta Lynn
March 4, 2016
The first release in a dozen years for the country artist features guest appearances by Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson and was produced by John Carter Cash and her daughter, Patsy Lynn Russell.
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931.
TYLA
by Tyla
March 22, 2024
The debut full-length release from South African artist TYLA features guest appearances by Becky G, Gunna, Kelvin Momo, Travis Scott, Skillibeng, and Tems.
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932.
Blondshell
by Blondshell
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based Sabrina Teitelbaum as Blondshell was produced by Yves Rothman.
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933.
Mr. Misunderstood
by Eric Church
November 3, 2015
The fifth full-length album for the country singer was recorded in a month and was a surprise release first to his fan club then to iTunes.
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934.
The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the German-born singer features Pat Metheny, Jason Lindner, and Robert Glasper.
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935.
Ocean's Twelve OST
by David Holmes
December 7, 2004
The British DJ and composer one again provides the score for Steven Soderbergh's caper flick, as he did for Ocean's Eleven.
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936.
The Practice of Love
by Jenny Hval
September 13, 2019
The seventh full-length release for the Norwegian avant-garde artist features guest appearances from Félicia Atkinson, Laura Jean and Vivian Wang.
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937.
Phasor
by Helado Negro
February 9, 2024
The eighth full-length studio release for Roberto Carlos Lange under the name Helado Negro was inspired in part by Salvatore Matirano's SAL MAR machine, Lupe Lopez, Pauline Oliveros, and Asheville, North Carolina.
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938.
Let Them Eat Chaos
by Kate Tempest
October 7, 2016
The follow-up to the British artist's Mercury Prize-nominated release was produced by Dan Carey.
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939.
Stage Four
by Touché Amoré
September 16, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based post-hardcore band led by Jeremy Bolm was influenced by the death of Bolm's mother from cancer and produced by Brad Wood.
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940.
Ire Works
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
November 13, 2007
The New Jersey hardcore rock band's third album is their first without drummer Chris Pennie.
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941.
Mood Valiant
by Hiatus Kaiyote
June 25, 2021
The third full-length release for the Australian quartet led by Nai Palm features a guest appearance from Arthur Verocai.
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942.
Dust
by Laurel Halo
June 23, 2017
The third full-length release for the Berlin-based American electronic artist features vocals from Klein, Lafawndah and Michael Salu as well as contributions from $hit and $hine’s Craig Clouse, Maximillion Dunbar, Julia Holter, and Eli Keszler.
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943.
Forward Constant Motion
by Virginia Wing
November 11, 2016
The second full-length release for the British duo of Merida Richards and Sam Pilla Virginia Wing was produced by Misha Hering.
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944.
Cardinal
by Pinegrove
February 12, 2016
The debut full-length release on the Run For Cover Label for the New Jersey indie rock band features two songs from its 2014 compilation, Everything So Far.
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945.
Bolted
by Forest Swords
October 20, 2023
This is the first full-length studio release from British electronic producer Forest Swords since 2017's Compassion.
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946.
Blue Skies
by Dehd
May 27, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the Chicago indie rock trio Dehd was produced by the band's singer/guitarist Jason Balla and mixed by Craig Silvey.
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947.
Sulphur English
by Inter Arma
April 12, 2019
The Richmond, Virginia metal band's fourth album was produced by Mikey Allred.
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948.
No Shape
by Perfume Genius
May 5, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the indie singer-songwriter was produced by Blake Mills and features a guest appearance from Weyes Blood.
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949.
Hell On Heels
by Pistol Annies
August 23, 2011
This is the debut album from the Miranda Lambert-led country trio that includes Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe.
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950.
Lost And Safe
by The Books
April 5, 2005
The third release for the acclaimed cut-and-paste outfit features an expanded vocal role for guitarist Nick Zammuto.
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951.
All Life Long
by Kali Malone
February 9, 2024
Created between 2020 and 2023, the latest full-length release from composer Kali Malone features the Macadam Ensemble and Anima Brass.
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952.
Cacti
by Billy Nomates
January 13, 2023
The second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Billy Nomates was produced with James Trevascus.
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953.
Excavation
by The Haxan Cloak
April 16, 2013
Bobby Krlic's second full-length release as The Haxan Cloak was influenced by electronic music.
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954.
The Book Of Traps and Lessons
by Kate Tempest
June 14, 2019
The third full-length studio release for the British spoken-word poet was co-produced by Rick Rubin and Dan Carey.
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955.
Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968
by Neil Young
November 20, 2008
Released as part of the Archive series of rare recordings of concerts from the early days of his career, this album includes songs recorded from a gig in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 9-10, just before the release of his debut solo album.
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956.
Red Moon in Venus
by Kali Uchis
March 3, 2023
The third full-length studio release for Kali Uchis features guest appearances from Omar Apollo, Don Toliver and Summer Walker.
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957.
Room for the Moon
by Kate NV
June 12, 2020
The solo project for the Moscow artist features songs in Russian, English, French and Japanese.
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958.
Mutable Set
by Blake Mills
May 8, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the California songwriter/producer features songs co-written with Cass McCombs.
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959.
Dolphine
by Mega Bog
June 28, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the singer-songwriter Erin Birgy features contributions from members of such band as Big Thief, Hand Habits and Iji.
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960.
MITH
by Lonnie Holley
September 21, 2018
The third full-length release for the Alabama-born sculptor-turned-singer features contributions from Sam Gendel, Laraaji, Nelson Patton, and Richard Swift.
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961.
Fall Be Kind [EP]
by Animal Collective
December 15, 2009
The five-track EP is the second release for the year for the rock trio.
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962.
ONoffON
by Mission of Burma
May 4, 2004
This 16-track disc (complete with a brief intermission between 'sets') marks the first studio recording in a whopping 22 years for the Boston-based trio of Roger Miller (guitar, vocals), Clint Conley (bass, vocals) and Peter Prescott (drums, vocals), with production by Bob Weston and Rick Harte and additional instrumentation on two tracks by the band Rachel's.
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963.
2
by All Girl Summer Fun Band
April 22, 2003
'2' is the aptly-named second album for the Portland-based indie-pop quartet.
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964.
Veni Vidi Vicious
by The Hives
April 30, 2002
One of the first Next Big Things of 2002, Sweden's The Hives follow last year's media darlings The Strokes and The White Stripes in bringing the rock back to alternative rock. The only catch is that the band has been around for over a decade, with this particular album actually dating back to 2000, when it gained a limited U.S. release on a tiny Epitaph imprint. However, the Swedes were able to benefit from the rush to capitalize on the neo-garage/punk-rock movement by scoring a major label deal in early 2002 and a rerelease of this, their second full-length. (They've got The Strokes beat on length, though, managing to release an even shorter album, at just 27 minutes.)
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965.
Gimme Fiction
by Spoon
May 10, 2005
Mike McCarthy returns as producer for the Britt Daniel-led band's varied follow-up to their acclaimed 2002 outing 'Kill The Moonlight.' Spoon fans will not be disappointed.
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966.
Blood Bitch
by Jenny Hval
September 30, 2016
The latest release for the Norwegian artist was co-produced with Lasse Marhaug and features a blood theme.
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967.
Feels
by Animal Collective
October 18, 2005
Electric where the mellower 'Sung Tongs' was acoustic, 'Feels' is nevertheless another idiosyncratic outing for the freak-folk four-piece.
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968.
Shadow Kingdom
by Bob Dylan
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Bob Dylan is a soundtrack to the Alma Har'el's 2021 film Shadow Kingdom: The Early Songs of Bob Dylan.
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969.
Down to Believing
by Allison Moorer
March 17, 2015
The eighth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was influenced by her break up with Steve Earle and the autism diagnosis for her son Henry.
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970.
It Is What It Is
by Thundercat
April 3, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist features guest appearances from and Steve Arrington, Childish Gambino, Louis Cole, Zack Fox, Steve Lacy, Lil B, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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971.
Tresor
by Gwenno
July 1, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Gwenno features nine tracks in the Cornish language and one in Welsh.
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972.
Black Cadillac
by Rosanne Cash
January 24, 2006
The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set.
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973.
Western Stars
by Bruce Springsteen
June 14, 2019
The first new solo studio release in five years for the rock artist features contributions from Ron Aniello (who also produced), Jon Brion, Charlie Giordano, David Sancious, Patti Scialfa, and Soozie Tyrell.
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974.
Yeezus
by Kanye West
June 18, 2013
Chief Keef, Daft Punk, Frank Ocean, Kid Cudi, King L, Rick Rubin, RZA, and Justin Vernon are some of the producers and artists the rapper worked with on his sixth solo release influenced by such genres as industrial, new wave, and Chicago house music.
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975.
Bird Songs
by Joe Lovano Us Five
January 11, 2011
The Grammy-award winning saxophonist's latest album is a collection of Charlie "Bird" Parker songs recorded with Lovano's band, the Us Five.
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976.
Last Man Standing
by Willie Nelson
April 27, 2018
The latest full-length studio release for the legendary country singer-songwriter features 11 new songs co-written with producer Buddy Cannon.
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977.
Wildheart
by Miguel
June 29, 2015
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Lenny Kravitz and Kurupt.
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978.
Gentle Confrontation
by Loraine James
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from London-based electronic producer Loraine James features guest appearances by Contour, Marina Herlop, keiyaA, Corey Mastrangelo, George Riley, RiTchie, and Eden Samara.
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979.
Body
by The Necks
August 17, 2018
The 20th full-length release for the Australian trio of Chris Abrahams, Lloyd Swanton, and Tony Buck consists of a single nearly 57-minute-long piece.
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RE-ANIMATOR
by Everything Everything
September 11, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the British art pop/rock band was produced by John Congleton.
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981.
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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982.
Ephorize
by CupcakKe
January 5, 2018
The third full-length release for the Chicago rapper was produced by Def Starz and Turreekk.
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983.
Ten [Reissue]
by Pearl Jam
March 24, 2009
The rerelease of the debut album for the grunge band is the part of a planned rerelease of the rest of its albums, leading up to its 20th anniversary in 2011.
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984.
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
by Spoon
July 10, 2007
The Austin band serves up their latest album hoping fans go ga ga over it.
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985.
Hope Downs
by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
June 15, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Australian indie rock quintet was co-produced with Liam Judson and recorded live in a house in the Australian bush.
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986.
In My Mind
by BJ the Chicago Kid
February 19, 2016
The major label full-length debut release for R&B singer Bryan James Sledge features guest appearances from such artsts as Big K.R.I.T., Buddy, Chance the Rapper, and Kendrick Lamar.
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987.
Empath
by Devin Townsend
March 29, 2019
The latest solo release for the Canadian metal artist features contributions from Morgan Ågren, Ryan Dahle, Ché Aimee Dorval, Mike Keneally, Samus Paulicelli, Steve Vai, and Anneke Van Giersbergen.
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988.
Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs" [Live]
by Beth Gibbons
March 29, 2019
The collaboration between the Portishead singer and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki was recorded live in Warsaw on November 29th, 2014.
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989.
Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird
by The Tallest Man on Earth
November 9, 2010
The latest EP from Kristian Matsson was recorded while he was on tour.
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990.
Quiet Signs
by Jessica Pratt
February 8, 2019
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter is her first recorded in a professional studio.
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991.
Prelude To Ecstasy
by The Last Dinner Party
February 2, 2024
The debut full-length release from British rock band The Last Dinner Party was produced by James Ford.
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What's Your Pleasure?
by Jessie Ware
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features production from Benji B, Simian Mobile Disco's James Ford, Midland, Metronomy's Joseph Mount, and Matthew Tavares.
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993.
Takk...
by Sigur Rós
September 13, 2005
Sigur Ros' fourth album is the first to feature songs sung mainly in their native Icelandic, rather than their fabricated Hopelandish.
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994.
MCII
by Mikal Cronin
May 7, 2013
The second release for the San Francisco-based rock singer features K. Dylan Edrich and Ty Segall as guest musicians.
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995.
Insula
by Proc Fiskal
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Edinburgh grime producer features everyday sounds like conversations, police sirens, dial tones as well as influences from Japanese video game music.
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996.
Inner Song
by Kelly Lee Owens
August 28, 2020
The second full-length release for the Welsh artist features a guest appearance from John Cale.
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997.
The Serpent & the Sphere
by Agalloch
May 13, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon black metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
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998.
Nomad
by Bombino
April 2, 2013
The second solo release for Tuareg guitarist-singer Omara “Bombino” Moctar was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
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999.
Copia
by Eluvium
February 20, 2007
Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album.
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1000.
The Black Album
by Jay-Z
November 14, 2003
The hugely successful Brooklyn rapper worked with an A-list of producers (including Just Blaze, Kanye West, Aqua, Eminem, Rick Rubin and The Neptunes) on what he has stated will be the final release of his career. (Sure it will.)
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