Album Releases by User Score
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201.
Big Time
by Angel Olsen
June 3, 2022
The sixth full-length solo studio release for indie rock singer-songwriter Angel Olsen was co-produced with Jonathan Wilson.
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Valley of Heart's Delight
by Margo Cilker
September 15, 2023
The second full-length release from Oregon-based singer-songwriter Margo Cilker was produced by Sera Cahoone.
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That's the Spirit
by Bring Me the Horizon
September 11, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the British metal band was produced by band members Oli Sykes and Jordan Fish.
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204.
Black America Again
by Common
November 4, 2016
The 11th full-length studio release for the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, BJ the Chicago Kid, Tasha Cobbs, John Legend, PJ, Syd tha Kyd, and Stevie Wonder.
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Destroyer's Rubies
by Destroyer
February 21, 2006
Dan Bejar's seventh Destroyer record is as lyrically dense as ever, but marks a shift to a full-band, guitar-oriented sound after 2004's more eclectic 'Your Blues.'
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206.
What Now
by Brittany Howard
February 9, 2024
The second full-length solo studio release from Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard was produced with Shawn Everett.
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207.
Designer
by Aldous Harding
April 26, 2019
The third full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by John Parish.
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208.
Magdalene
by FKA twigs
November 8, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the British experimental R&B artist Tahliah Barnett features a guest appearance from Future.
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209.
Where Shall You Take Me
by Damien Jurado
March 18, 2003
The fifth full-length for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter returns with ten new mostly-acoustic tales about America's heartland, including live favorite "Texas to Ohio."
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210.
Letter to You
by Bruce Springsteen
October 23, 2020
The 20th full-length studio release for the rock artist was recorded over five days with the E Street Band and producer Ron Aniello.
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211.
Undun
by The Roots
December 6, 2011
The 13th studio album is a concept album about the life of Redford Stephens, a fictional character who gets involved with drugs.
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212.
From A Basement On The Hill
by Elliott Smith
October 19, 2004
The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003.
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213.
Rejoicing In The Hands
by Devendra Banhart
May 4, 2004
The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004.
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214.
Vespertine
by Björk
August 28, 2001
Bjork's follow-up to 1997's 'Homogenic' and last year's soundtrack to Dancer In The Dark is closer in sound and mood to the latter, taking a quieter, more ambient approach. Produced by San Francisco-based electronic artists Matmos, 'Vespertine' utilizes mainly electronic instrumentation, much of which was recorded by Bjork in Iceland. The lead single is "Hidden Place."
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215.
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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216.
The Blueprint
by Jay-Z
September 11, 2001
The now-legendary Brooklyn rapper follows 2000's 'The Dynasty Roc la Familia' with this 13-track disc.
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217.
Nine
by Sault
June 25, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the UK group is only available online for 99 days and features guest appearances from Little Simz and Michael Ofo.
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218.
From Kinshasa
by Mbongwana Star
May 19, 2015
After leaving Staff Benda Bilili in 2013, Coco Ngambali and Theo Nsituvuidi started a new group and released this debut release produced by Liam "Doctor L" Farrell.
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219.
In Rainbows
by Radiohead
October 10, 2007
Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price.
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220.
The Woods
by Sleater-Kinney
May 24, 2005
The ubiquitous Dave Fridmann produced this latest outing for the veteran indie rockers, their first album for Sub Pop.
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221.
Lonerism
by Tame Impala
October 9, 2012
The second release for the Perth, Australian band led by Kevin Parker was co-produce with Dave Fridmann.
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222.
Kill The Moonlight
by Spoon
August 20, 2002
The Austin, Tex. indie rockers return with their fourth album, following 2001's critically acclaimed 'Girls Can Tell.'
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223.
Monoliths & Dimensions
by Sunn O)))
May 26, 2009
The metal band worked with composer Eyvind Kang on its seventh album, which features Australian guitar player Oren Ambarchi, vocalists Attila Csihar, Jessika Kenney, Earth's Dylan Carlson, and trombonists Julian Priester and Stuart Dempster as guest artists.
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224.
King's Disease III
by Nas
November 11, 2022
The third King's Disease album from rapper Nas was produced by Hit-Boy.
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225.
Jaime
by Brittany Howard
September 20, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for the Alabama Shakes frontwoman features contributions from Zac Cockrell, Shawn Everett, Robert Glasper, and Nate Smith.
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226.
Bandana
by Freddie Gibbs
June 28, 2019
The second full-length studio collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Yasiin Bey, Black Thought, Killer Mike, and Pusha T.
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227.
Foundations of Burden
by Pallbearer
August 19, 2014
The second full-length release for the doom metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
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228.
The Graceless Age
by John Murry
April 9, 2013
Co-produced with Tim Mooney, the debut full-length release for the San Francisco-based, Mississippi-born singer-songwriter speaks of his struggle against dug addiction.
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229.
Crown and Treaty
by Sweet Billy Pilgrim
April 16, 2012
The third full-length release for the British rock band is its first since adding American Jana Carpenter to the group and winning a Mercury Prize for its 2009 album, Twice Born Men.
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230.
All We Love We Leave Behind
by Converge
October 9, 2012
This is the eigth studio release from the Boston metalcore band led by Kurt Ballou.
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231.
Orquídeas
by Kali Uchis
January 12, 2024
The fourth full-length studio release from Kali Uchis features guest appearances by Rauw Alejandro, El Alfa, City Girls' JT, Karol G, and Peso Pluma.
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232.
Joy As an Act of Resistance
by Idles
August 31, 2018
The second full-length release for the British punk band was produced by Space and mixed by Adam Greenspan and Nick Launay.
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233.
Art Angels
by Grimes
December 11, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian artist was self-produced and features guest appearances from Aristophanes and Janelle Monáe.
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234.
Dawn FM
by The Weeknd
January 7, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for The Weeknd features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, the Creator as well as contributions from Oscar Holter, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, and Oneohtrix Point Never.
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235.
Black Tambourine
by Black Tambourine
March 30, 2010
The compilation, which includes six unreleased songs, as well as tracks released earlier on 1999's "Complete Recordings," for the Washington, D.C.-area indie pop band which was originally formed as a side project for members of Whorl and Velocity Girl with Pam Berry as the lead singer.
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236.
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
October 26, 2004
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' 13th album actually spans two separate discs, each produced by Nick Launay. And speaking of the Bad Seeds, longtime member Blixa Bargeld has been replaced by James Johnston (Gallon Drunk).
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237.
I Am A Bird Now
by Antony and the Johnsons
February 1, 2005
The androgynous singer Antony is backed by the likes of Lou Reed, Devendra Banhart, Boy George and Rufus Wainwright on his sophomore release.
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238.
Fishscale
by Ghostface Killah
March 28, 2006
MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.
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239.
The Past Is Still Alive
by Hurray for the Riff Raff
February 23, 2024
The latest full-length release from Alynda Segarra's project Hurray for the Riff Raff features contributions by Anjimile, Brad Cook, Phil Cook, Meg Duffy, S.G. Goodman, Mike Mogis, and Conor Oberst.
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240.
No Devolucion
by Thursday
April 12, 2011
The punk rock band from New Jersey, credited as one of the first bands to give birth to the genre of emo, celebrates 10 years with a new release.
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241.
Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
by Big Thief
February 11, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Brooklyn indie rock band Big Thief was recorded it was recorded in California, Colorado, upstate New York, and Tucson.
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242.
Rooms of the House
by La Dispute
March 18, 2014
The third full-length album from the Michigan post-hardcore led by Jordan Dreyer was co-produced with Will Yip.
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243.
I Loved You at Your Darkest
by Behemoth
October 5, 2018
The 11th full-length release for the Polish death metal band was self-produced and features a 17-piece Polish orchestra arranged by Jan Stoklosa.
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244.
Cadillactica
by Big K.R.I.T.
November 10, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Mississippi rapper features such guests as Bun B, Devin the Dude, E-40, Lupe Fiasco, Rico Love, Raphael Saadiq, and Wiz Khalifa.
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245.
Arular
by M.I.A.
March 22, 2005
This short but wildly eclectic debut album from Maya Arulpragasam, a Sri Lankan-born, London-based artist and daughter of a Tamil Tiger revolutionary, is preceded by enormous buzz in both the U.K. and the U.S.
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246.
Negative Capability
by Marianne Faithfull
November 2, 2018
The 21st full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter features contributions from such artists as Warren Ellis, Nick Cave, Rob Ellis, Ed Harcourt and Mark Lanegan.
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247.
You're Dead!
by Flying Lotus
October 7, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based artist/producer features guest appearances from Captain Murphy, Angel Deradoorian, Kendrick Lamar, Niki Randa, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat.
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248.
Colder Streams
by The Sadies
July 22, 2022
The 11th full-length studio release for Canadian alt-country band The Sadies was produced by Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry and was the final album with guitarist Dallas Good, who passed away in February 2022.
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249.
Science Fiction
by Brand New
August 19, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Long Island rock band was a surprise digital release and was produced by Mike Sapone. A physical release is expected in October.
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250.
Remedy
by Basement Jaxx
August 3, 1999
This long-awaited debut LP from the London, England house production duo of Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton has since been recognized as one of the better dance recordings of all time. It was named by Spin as one of the 90 Best Albums of the 90's.
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251.
Homegrown
by Neil Young
June 19, 2020
The previously unreleased album for the singer-songwriter was originally set to be released in 1975 before it was cancelled. It features contributions from Tim Drummond, Emmylou Harris, Levon Helm, Karl T Himmel, Ben Keith, and Robbie Robertson.
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252.
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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253.
Wait Til I Get Over
by Durand Jones
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Durand Jones is about his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana and features a guest appearance by Skypp.
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254.
Exit
by Shugo Tokumaru
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the Japanese musician includes more than 50 instruments.
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255.
For Emma, Forever Ago
by Bon Iver
February 19, 2008
The debut album from ex-DeYarmond Edison member Justin Vernon.
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256.
Filthy Underneath
by Nadine Shah
February 23, 2024
The fifth full-length release from the British singer-songwriter Nadine Shah was produced with Ben Hillier.
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257.
Complicated Game
by James McMurtry
February 24, 2015
The first studio release in six years for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by C.C. Adcock and Mike Napolitano.
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258.
Pacific Ocean Blue [Reissue]
by Dennis Wilson
June 17, 2008
Beach Boy Dennis Wilson's solo album is rereleased with songs from his unreleased "Bambu" album and one unfinished track sung by the Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins.
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259.
My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross
by Anohni & the Johnsons
July 7, 2023
The first new full-length studio release from Anohni since 2016 solo LP Hopelessness was produced by Jimmy Hogarth.
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260.
Blue Lips
by ScHoolboy Q
March 1, 2024
The sixth full-length studio release from rapper Schoolboy Q features guest appearances by Ab-Soul, Az Chike, Childish Major, Freddie Gibbs, Jozzy, Devin Malik, Rico Nasty, and Lance Skiiiwalker.
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261.
i/o
by Peter Gabriel
December 1, 2023
The first full-length studio release of new material from Peter Gabriel since 2002's Up features contributions from Ai Weiwei, Nick Cave, Olafur Eliasson, Henry Hudson, Annette Messager, Antony Micallef, David Moreno, Cornelia Parker, Megan Rooney, Tim Shaw, David Spriggs and Barthélémy Toguo.
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262.
Lahai
by Sampha
October 20, 2023
The second full-length release from British singer-songwriter/producer Sampha features a guest appearance by Léa Sen.
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263.
Nothing's Gonna Stand in My Way Again
by Lydia Loveless
September 22, 2023
The latest full-length release from Ohio singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless was influenced by a recent break-up.
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264.
Everything Harmony
by The Lemon Twigs
May 5, 2023
The latest full-length release from New York rock duo The Lemon Twigs was self-produced and mixed.
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265.
Plunge
by Fever Ray
October 27, 2017
The second full-length solo release for Karin Dreijer is her first in over eight years.
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266.
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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267.
Have You in My Wilderness
by Julia Holter
September 25, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was recorded with Cole M. Greif-Neill.
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268.
Fleet Foxes
by Fleet Foxes
June 3, 2008
This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.
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269.
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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270.
Fetch
by Moritz von Oswald Trio
July 3, 2012
The four tracks combine elements from jazz and dub-techno with the help of guest artists Marc Muellbauer, Jonas Schoen, and Sebastian Studnitzky for the Moritz Von Oswald Trio's latest release.
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271.
Blue Record
by Baroness
October 13, 2009
The second full-length album for the Georgia-based rock band is its first with new guitarist Peter Adams.
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272.
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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273.
Person Pitch
by Panda Bear
March 20, 2007
The third solo album from Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) is completely unlike its predecessor, as it is both upbeat and electronic, sounding like a spacey, 21st century Beach Boys album.
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274.
College Dropout
by Kanye West
February 10, 2004
The in-demand Chicago-based producer makes his debut with the help of guests Ludacris, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Dirt McGirt, and more.
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275.
Twin Fantasy
by Car Seat Headrest
February 16, 2018
Will Toledo re-recorded songs from his Bandcamp-released 2011 album of the same name with a full-band for this release.
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276.
In These Times
by Makaya McCraven
September 23, 2022
The latest full-length release for Chicago-based jazz composer/producer Makaya McCraven features contributions from Marquis Hill, Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Joel Ross, and Brandee Younger.
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277.
Music For the Quiet Hour/The Drawbar Organ EPs
by Shackleton
December 4, 2012
The box set contains three vinyl LPs featuring sounds made from an Italian drawbar organ and a CD with an hour of experimental electronic music featuring Vengeance Tenfold.
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278.
Upland Stories
by Robbie Fulks
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Shad Cobb, Flatlanders guitarist Robbie Gjersoe, Alex Hall, Wayne Horvitz, Fats Kaplin, Todd Phillips, Jenny Scheinman, and was recorded by Steve Albini.
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279.
Blackstar
by David Bowie
January 8, 2016
The 25th full-length studio release for the art-rock artist is a seven-track album featuring contributions from Mark Guiliana, Jason Lindner, Donny McCaslin, Ben Monder, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and Tedeschi Trucks Band's Tim Lefebvre.
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280.
Something More Than Free
by Jason Isbell
July 17, 2015
The fifth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
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281.
M B V
by My Bloody Valentine
February 2, 2013
The long-awaited follow-up to My Bloody Valentine's 1991 classic shoegaze album Loveless was made available on its website.
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282.
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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283.
My Woman
by Angel Olsen
September 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the North Carolina-based singer-songwriter was produced by Justin Raisen.
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284.
In These Silent Days
by Brandi Carlile
October 1, 2021
The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Lucius and was co-produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings.
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285.
Javelin
by Sufjan Stevens
October 6, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens features contributions from Adrienne Maree Brown, Hannah Cohen, Pauline Delassus, The National's Bryce Dessner, Megan Lui, and Nedelle Torrisi.
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286.
Microshift
by Hookworms
February 2, 2018
The third full-length release for the British rock band features electronic elements such as samples, loops, and synths.
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287.
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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288.
A Billion Heartbeats
by Mystery Jets
April 3, 2020
The sixth full-length release for the British indie rock band was inspired by recent protests and produced with Matt Twaites.
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289.
Laila’s Wisdom
by Rapsody
September 22, 2017
The second full-length release for the North Carolina rapper feature guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Black Thought, Gwen Bunn, Busta Rhymes, GQ, Kendrick Lamar, Lance Skiiiwalker, Terrace Martin, Moonchild, Musiq Soulchild, Amber Navran, and Anderson .Paak.
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290.
John Howard & the Night Mail
by John Howard & The Night Mail
August 21, 2015
This is the latest release from the British singer-songwriter with Andy Lewis and Ian Button.
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291.
Ten Love Songs
by Susanne Sundfør
February 16, 2015
The fifth studio release for the Norwegian singer-songwriter features contributions from Anthony Gonzalez of M83, Lars Horntveth of Jaga Jazzist, Svein & Torbjorn from Röyksopp, and the Trondheimsolistene Chamber Ensemble.
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292.
The Wonder Years
by 9th Wonder
September 27, 2011
The fourth solo album for the hip-hop producer features such guests as Erykah Badu, Khrysis, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, Murs, Phonte, Raekwon, and Warren G.
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293.
Silent Movies
by Marc Ribot
September 28, 2010
The guitarist's latest solo album is inspired by film scores he had written for others or for himself.
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294.
Microphones in 2020
by The Microphones
August 7, 2020
The first album in 17 years for Phil Elverum under the name The Microphones features one track that is nearly 45 minutes long.
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295.
Decoration Day
by Drive-By Truckers
June 17, 2003
The Southern rock band led by Patterson Hood follow up their 2-disc concept album about Lynyrd Skynyrd ('The Southern Rock Opera') with this less conceptual but equally rocking LP.
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296.
The Argument
by Fugazi
October 16, 2001
Though Washington D.C. hard rockers Fugazi have been together for almost 15 years, this is just their eighth full-length release.
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297.
Showtime
by Dizzee Rascal
September 14, 2004
The UK rapper follows his Mercury Music Prize-winning debut 'Boy In The Corner' with this sophomore release.
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298.
Blonde
by Frank Ocean
August 20, 2016
Just a a day after he released his Visual album Endless, Ocean releases a 17-track album on Apple Music (and a 12-track version at pop-up stores included a Boys Don't Cry artbook/magazine) featuring contributions from Beyonce, Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Rubin, and Kanye West.
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299.
Cusp
by Alela Diane
February 9, 2018
The sixth full-length release from the singer-songwriter features contributions from Peter Broderick, Heather Woods Broderick, Rob Burger, Ryan Francesconi, Daniel Hunt, and Luke Ydstie.
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Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
April 8, 2008
The latest album for the alternative rock band from Australia was inspired by the story of Lazarus rising from the dead, as well as Harry Houdini.
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