Album Releases by User Score
201.
The Marriage of True Minds
by Matmos
February 19, 2013
The first release in five years for the Baltimore-based experimental electronic duo includes guest appearances from Dan Deacon, Angel Deradoorian, Dominique Leone, and Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.
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202.
Head Down
by Rival Sons
March 19, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the Southern California blues-rock band was produced by Dave Cobb.
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203.
Pure Heroine
by Lorde
September 30, 2013
The debut full-length release for the 16-year-old New Zealand pop singer-songwriter was produced by Joel Little.
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204.
Factory Floor
by Factory Floor
September 10, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the British trio led by Nik Colk Void.
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205.
Cerulean Salt
by Waxahatchee
March 5, 2013
The second full-length release for former P.S. Eliot singer Katie Crutchfield includes backing from Swearin' members Keith Spencer, Kyle Gilbride, and her twin sister, Allison Crutchfield.
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206.
World Boogie Is Coming
by North Mississippi Allstars
September 3, 2013
The seventh studio release for the southern blues-rock/folk band was self produced.
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207.
Some Say I So I Say Light
by Ghostpoet
May 6, 2013
Co-produced with Richard Formby, the second release for the British electronic artist features guest appearance from Gwilym Gold, Charles Hayward, Dave Okumu, Lucy Rose, and Woodpecker Wooliams.
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208.
Electric
by Richard Thompson
February 5, 2013
The British folk rock guitarist's latest solo release was produced by Buddy Miller and includes guest appearances by Alison Krauss and Siobhan Maher Kennedy.
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209.
Night Time, My Time
by Sky Ferreira
October 29, 2013
The debut full-length release for the indie pop singer-songwriter was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and Justin Raisen.
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210.
A Bad Wind Blows in My Heart
by Bill Ryder-Jones
April 23, 2013
The second solo release for the ex-Coral singer was recorded at his mother's house and produced by James Ford.
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211.
Pull My Hair Back
by Jessy Lanza
September 17, 2013
Co-produced by Jeremy Greenspan, the debut full-length release for Canadian music teacher-turned R&B singer includes influences from funk, jazz, and synth pop.
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212.
Ultraviolet
by Kylesa
May 28, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the Georgia sludge metal band was influenced by a rough period of time for both Laura Pleasants and Phillip Cope.
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213.
The Shadow of Heaven
by MONEY
August 26, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Manchester rock quartet of Scott Beaman, Billy Byron, Charlie Cocksedge, and Jamie Lee.
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214.
The Beast in Its Tracks
by Josh Ritter
March 5, 2013
The seventh full-length studio release from the singer-songwriter was written after his divorce from his wife, singer Dawn Landes.
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215.
Hardcourage
by FaltyDL
January 21, 2013
This is the third full-length studio release for the New York City-based producer Drew Lustman.
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216.
Evidence
by John Foxx and the Maths
February 25, 2013
The latest release from the synth-pop pioneer with the Maths includes contributions from The Soft Moon, Xeno & Oaklander, and Matthew Dear.
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217.
Twelve Reasons to Die
by Ghostface Killah
April 16, 2013
Produced by Adrian Younge, the concept album from the Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface Killah is about a drug lord in 1960s Italy.
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218.
Set You Free
by Gary Allan
January 22, 2013
The ninth studio release for the country singer features co-production with Greg Droman, Jay Joyce, and Mark Wright.
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219.
The Chronicles of Marnia
by Marnie Stern
March 19, 2013
The fourth release for the New York singer-guitarist features new drummer Kid Millions of Oneida (replacing Zach Hill of Death Grips).
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220.
Jessica Pratt
by Jessica Pratt
May 14, 2013
The debut release for the San Francisco singer-songwriter is also the first album on Tim Presley's Birth Records.
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221.
The Silver Gymnasium
by Okkervil River
September 3, 2013
Produced by John Agnello, the seventh full-length release for the Austin indie rock band was inspired by frontman Will Sheff's childhood in his New Hampshire hometown.
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222.
The Things We Think We're Missing
by Balance & Composure
September 10, 2013
The second full-length release for the Pennsylvania alternative rock band was produced by Will Yip.
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223.
No Better Time Than Now
by Shigeto
August 20, 2013
The third full-length release from Detroit-based electronic producer Zach Saginaw was written after a move back to Michigan and the end of a long-term relationship.
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224.
Sound the Alarm
by Booker T. Jones
June 25, 2013
The multiple Grammy-winning R&B/soul singer returns to the Stax label with an album featuring guest appearances from such artists as Gary Clark, Jr., Estelle, Anthony Hamilton, Mayer Hawthorne, Luke James, Sheila E., and Vintage Trouble.
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225.
Purgatory/Paradise
by Throwing Muses
November 11, 2013
The first release in over ten years for the alternative rock band is a 32 songs set with a book by singer Kristin Hersh.
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226.
Change Becomes Us
by Wire
March 26, 2013
Unfinished material from 1979-80 were the framework for the latest release from the British post-punk band.
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227.
California X
by Califorina X
January 15, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Amherst, Mass., rock trio.
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228.
Anxiety
by Autre Ne Veut
February 26, 2013
The second full-length release from Arthur Ashin was influenced by the music of such artists as Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Annie Lennox, Katy Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Rihanna.
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229.
Total Folklore
by Dan Friel
February 19, 2013
The debut full-length solo release from Parts & Labor's keyboardist and singer is a follow-up to his debut EP Valedictorian/Exoskeleton, released in November 2012.
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230.
Blue Gardens
by E.M.M.A.
August 20, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Keysound contributor features guest appearances from Rebel MC and Sully.
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231.
II
by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
February 5, 2013
The second release for the psychedelic rock band led by Ruban Nielson was written while on tour.
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232.
Live from KCRW
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
December 3, 2013
The fourth live release for the rock band was recorded from two appearances at KCRW's Santa Monica studios in April 2013.
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233.
Matangi
by M.I.A.
November 5, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the British singer/rapper features a guest appearance from The Weekend as well as production from Danja, Doc McKinney, Hit-Boy, Illangelo, The Partysquad, and Switch.
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234.
General Dome
by Buke and Gase
January 29, 2013
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based duo was self-produced and recorded.
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235.
Chance of Rain
by Laurel Halo
October 28, 2013
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn artist is a techno-inspired instrumental album.
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236.
Desire Lines
by Camera Obscura
June 4, 2013
The fifth album for the Scottish band was recorded in Portland, Oregon with producer Tucker Martine and features guest appearances from Neko Case and Jim James.
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237.
Emancipated Hearts
by Dean Wareham
October 15, 2013
The debut solo release for the Galaxie 500 and Luna frontman was produced by Jason Quever of Papercuts.
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238.
Fanfare
by Jonathan Wilson
October 15, 2013
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from such artists as Jackson Browne, Mike Campbell, David Crosby, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Graham Nash, Patrick Sansone of Wilco, Benmont Tench, and Josh Tillman.
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239.
Still Smiling
by Blixa Bargeld
April 29, 2013
The 12-track release from German musician Blixa Bargeld and Italian composer Teho Teardo took nearly two years, with recording done in Berlin and Rome.
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240.
The Bunkhouse, Vol. 1: Anchor Black Tattoo
by Fionn Regan
January 28, 2013
The fourth release fro the Irish singer-songwriter was recorded at his home studio.
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241.
Seabed
by Vondelpark
April 2, 2013
This is the full-length debut release for the London-based indie electronic trio of Lewis Rainsbury, Matt Law, and Alex Bailey.
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242.
Peace on Venus
by Bardo Pond
October 29, 2013
The ninth studio release for the Philadelphia psychedelic rock band led by Michael and John Gibbons is five tracks long.
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243.
The Low Highway
by Steve Earle & the Dukes (& Duchesses)
April 16, 2013
The 15th release for Steve Earle is the first to feature his band, The Dukes, and includes three songs written for the HBO series Treme.
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244.
Mediation of Ecstatic Energy
by Dustin Wong
September 17, 2013
The latest release for the experimental guitarist is the final instrumental album in a trilogy that included 2010's Infinite Love and 2013's Dreams Say, View, Create, Shadow Leads.
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245.
Country Sleep
by Winston Yellen
February 5, 2013
The debut full-length release from Winston Yellen was written and recorded in a rented Nashville house previously owned by Johnny Cash and June Carter.
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246.
Breaks & Bone
by R M Hubbert
September 30, 2013
The latest release for the Scottish flamenco-influenced guitarist was produced by Paul Savage.
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247.
Aftershock
by Motörhead
October 22, 2013
The 21st studio release for the British metal band led by Lemmy Kilmister was produced by Cameron Webb.
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248.
Flourish // Perish
by Braids
August 20, 2013
Keyboardist Katie Lee left the band before the completion of the Canadian trio's mostly guitar-less second full-length release.
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249.
Sleep of Reason
by Raffertie
August 6, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based electronic producer, Benjamin Stefanski.
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250.
6 Feet Beneath the Moon
by King Krule
August 27, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British indie artist Archy Marshall as King Krule was produced with Rodaidh McDonald.
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251.
Modern Worship
by Hyetal
June 4, 2013
This is the second full-length release from the British electronic artist-producer David Corney.
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252.
The Terror
by The Flaming Lips
April 16, 2013
Once again produced with Dave Fridmann, the latest release for the rock band led by Wayne Coyne is darker than previous works.
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253.
Love from London
by Robyn Hitchcock
March 5, 2013
The latest solo release from the 60-year old British singer-songwriter was produced by Paul Noble.
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254.
Mug Museum
by Cate Le Bon
November 12, 2013
The third release for the Welsh singer was produced by Noah Georgeson and recorded in Los Angeles.
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255.
American Twilight
by Crime & the City Solution
March 26, 2013
The first album in over 22 years for the Australian rock band led by Simon Bonney was recorded in Detroit and co-produced with Dave Feeny.
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256.
Privateering
by Mark Knopfler
September 10, 2013
The double-disc release for the former Dire Straits leader was co-produced with Guy Fletcher and Chuck Ainlay.
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257.
The Raven That Refused to Sing and Other Stories
by Steven Wilson
February 26, 2013
Co-produced with Alan Parsons, the third solo release from Steven Wilson was based on short stories the Porcupine Tree singer/guitarist wrote or co-wrote with Hajo Mueller.
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258.
Push Any Button
by Sam Phillips
August 13, 2013
The tenth studio release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was inspired by the pop music of the 1960s and 70s.
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259.
The Savage Heart
by The Jim Jones Revue
July 23, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the British garage rock band was produced by Jim Sclavunos.
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260.
Fossils
by Aoife O'Donovan
June 11, 2013
The debut solo release for the Crooked Still singer-songwriter was produced by Tucker Martine.
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261.
What the Brothers Sang
by Dawn McCarthy
February 19, 2013
Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie "Prince" Billy collaborated on this tribute release of songs by The Everly Brothers.
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262.
Bryce Dessner: Aheym
by Kronos Quartet
November 5, 2013
The string quartet worked with National guitarist Bryce Dessner, who composed the four tracks.
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263.
Blood Oaths of the New Blues
by Wooden Wand
January 8, 2013
The second release on Fire Records for James Jackson Toth under the Wooden Wand name sees the singer-songwriter working with a band that includes David Hickox, Janet Elizabeth Simpson, Jody Nelson, Brad Davis, and Les Nuby III.
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264.
Boot!
by The Thing
November 19, 2013
The latest release for the Scandinavian free jazz trio of baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt HÃ¥ker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love includes three originals and two jazz standards.
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265.
Invisible Life
by Helado Negro
March 5, 2013
This is the third full-length Latin electronic pop release from Roberto Carlos Lange as Helado Negro.
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266.
Process
by Yvette
October 29, 2013
This is the full-length debut release for the Brooklyn industrial rock duo of Rick Daniel and Noah Kardos-Fein.
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267.
Dead & Born & Grown
by The Staves
March 19, 2013
The debut full-length release for the folk-rock sisters Emily, Jessica, and Camilla Staveley-Taylor was produced by the father-and-son team of Glyn and Ethan Johns.
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268.
Ceremony
by Anna von Hausswolff
July 9, 2013
The second release for the Swedish singer has already nominated for Swedish Grammys and a Nordic Music Prize.
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269.
Signed and Sealed in Blood
by Dropkick Murphys
January 8, 2013
Flogging Molly's Ted Hutt returns to produce the eighth studio release for the Boston punk rock band.
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270.
Threace
by Cave
October 15, 2013
The five-track third full-length release for the Chicago-based psychedelic rock band includes a nearly 12-minute song.
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271.
Repave
by Volcano Choir
September 3, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the side project of Justin Vernon and members of Collections Of Colonies Of Bees.
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272.
Carrier
by The Dodos
August 27, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the indie San Francisco duo of Logan Kroeber and Meric Long was influenced by the sudden death of guitarist Christopher Reimer in February 2012.
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273.
Watching Dead Empires in Decay
by The Stranger
October 29, 2013
This is the first release for British ambient electronic musician Leyland Kirby as The Stranger in five years.
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274.
To the Happy Few
by Medicine
August 6, 2013
The first new material in 18 years for the Los Angeles alternative rock band is its first with the original line-up since 1995's Her Highness.
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275.
Czarface
by 7L
February 19, 2013
The collaboration between Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck, 7L, and Esoteric features guest appearances by Action Bronson, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Mr. MFN eXquire, Oh No, and Vinnie Paz
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276.
Les Revenants [OST]
by Mogwai
February 26, 2013
Following a four-track EP of the score, the Scottish post-rock instrumental band returns with a full-length soundtrack to the French zombie television series called Les Revenants.
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277.
Overseas
by Overseas
June 11, 2013
This is the debut release from the indie group formed by David Bazan of Pedro the Lion; Will Johnson from Centro-Matic; and brothers Bubba and Matt Kadane after the death of Vic Chesnutt.
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278.
The Coincidentalist
by Howe Gelb
November 5, 2013
Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley, KT Tunstall, and M. Ward appear as guests on the latest Arizona-inspired solo release from the Giant Sand founder.
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279.
Hesitation Marks
by Nine Inch Nails
September 3, 2013
The eighth full-length release for the Trent Reznor-led band is its first in five years was produced with Atticus Ross and Alan Moulder.
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280.
New
by Paul McCartney
October 15, 2013
The first release of new solo material in six years from the former Beatle includes production from Paul Epworth, Ethan Johns, Giles Martin (son of Beatles producer George Martin), and Marc Ronson.
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281.
Hummingbird
by Local Natives
January 29, 2013
The sophomore release for the Los Angeles indie rock quartet produced by The National's Aaron Dessner is its first without bassist Andy Hamm (who left the band in 2011).
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282.
Bulldozer
by Kevin Devine
October 15, 2013
One of two Kickstarter-funded releases [Bubblegum was also released on the same day] for the Brooklyn indie rock singer is a solo album produced by Rob Schnapf.
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283.
Climax
by Beastmilk
December 10, 2013
The debut full-length from Finnish post-punk rock band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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284.
Re-Engineering
by Heatsick
November 26, 2013
Berlin-based British electronic artist Steven Warwick describes his latest release as a "cybernetic poem."
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285.
Dear Mark J. Mulcahy, I Love You
by Mark Mulcahy
June 17, 2013
The fourth full-length solo release for the former Miracle Legion member is his first since 2005's In Pursuit Of Your Happiness.
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286.
Lesser Evil
by Doldrums
February 26, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Montreal electronic producer Airick Woodhead as Doldrums.
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287.
Rough Carpenters
by The Black Twig Pickers
February 19, 2013
The latest full-length release from the Appalachian folk band was recorded during the same sessions as its 2012's Wompyjawed EP.
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288.
Impersonator
by Majical Cloudz
May 21, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the now duo of Montreal producer Devon Welsh and Matthew Otto. [Welsh released II, a collection of songs in 2011 as a solo project.]
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289.
Guilt Trips
by Ryan Hemsworth
October 22, 2013
The debut full-length studio release for the Canadian producer features guest appearances from Sinead Harnett, Kitty (formerly known as Kitty Pryde), Lofty305, Haleek Maul, and Tinashé.
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290.
Understated
by Edwyn Collins
March 25, 2013
The eighth solo release for the former Orange Juice frontman is his second (but first written) since he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in 2005.
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291.
Wise Up Ghost and Other Songs
by Elvis Costello & the Roots
September 17, 2013
Originally begun as an album of reworked Costello songs, the debut collaboration between Elvis Costello and the Roots is instead a largely original release produced by Steven Mandel.
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Wheelhouse
by Brad Paisley
April 9, 2013
The country singer self-produced his ninth studio release that features guest appearances from Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Hunter Hayes, Eric Idle, Mat Kearney, LL Cool J, and Roger Miller.
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