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Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin

Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin - Various Artists

February 26, 2013
Gavin Clark, Diagrams, Alela Diane, Mark Lanegan, Magnetic North, Okkervil River, Hannah Peel, Pinkunoizu, Smoke Fairies, The Phoenix Foundation, The Sand Band, and Sarabeth Tucek contributed to the tribute album to folk singer-songwriter Tim Hardin.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake

Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake - Various Artists

April 16, 2013
The live covers of Nick Drake's songs performed by such artists as Vashti Bunyan, Green Gartside of Scritti Politti, Lisa Hannigan, Robyn Hitchcock, and Teddy Thompson were collected by producer Joe Boyd.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Arts & Crafts: 2003-2013

Arts & Crafts: 2003-2013 - Various Artists

April 16, 2013
A two-disc collection of hits and rare tracks from the Canadian indie pop label.
Metascore:
72
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Grime 2.0

Grime 2.0 - Various Artists

May 6, 2013
Joe Muggs collects tracks from emerging and known grime producers such as Wiley and Footsie.
Metascore:
77
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The Great Gatsby [Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film]

The Great Gatsby [Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film] - Various Artists

May 7, 2013
Overseen by Jay-Z, the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel features original songs from Fergie, Florence and the Machine, Gotye, Jay-Z, Nero, Sia, will.i.am, and The xx. It also includes covers of Amy Winehouse's "Back To Black" performed by Beyoncé and Andre 3000; Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful" performed by Bryan Ferry; Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love" performed by Emeli Sandé; and "U2's "Love IS Blindness" performed by Jack White.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Ghost Brothers of Darkland County [OST]

Ghost Brothers of Darkland County [OST] - Various Artists

June 4, 2013
Based on a true story and adapted for the stage by Stephen King, the soundtrack features songs written by John Mellencamp, with music direction from T Bone Burnett, and vocals by such artists as Ryan Bingham, Rosanne Cash, Neko Case, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, Matthew McConaughey, Samantha Mathis, and Meg Ryan.
Metascore:
67
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The Beautiful Old Turn-Of-The-Century Songs

The Beautiful Old Turn-Of-The-Century Songs - Various Artists

June 11, 2013
Graham Parker, Kim Richey, Kimmie Rhodes, Heidi Talbot, and Richard Thompson are some of the artists providing vocals for the collection of songs written between 1805 and 1911 was produced by Paul Marsteller and Gabriel Rhodes.
Metascore:
86
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tbd
Masterpiece Created by Carl Craig

Masterpiece Created by Carl Craig - Various Artists

June 17, 2013
The techno producer curated this three disc set for the Ministry Of Sound's Masterpiece series .
Metascore:
76
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After Dark, Vol. 2

After Dark, Vol. 2 - Various Artists

June 25, 2013
The sequel to the 2007 compilation of songs by artists affiliated with the electronic label Italians Do It Better was produced by Chromatics' Johnny Jewel.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.8
Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 3

Maybach Music Group Presents: Self Made, Vol. 3 - Various Artists

September 17, 2013
The third volume of Rick Ross' Maybach Music Presents series Self Made features such artists as Birdman, J. Cole, Gunplay, Lupe Fiasco, Meek Mill, Omarion, Rockie Fresh, Stalley, and Wale.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
4.5
Red, Hot + Fela

Red, Hot + Fela - Various Artists

October 8, 2013
The second volume of Fela Kuti cover songs for the Red Hot Organization featuring African artists as Baloji, Angelique Kidjo, Kuku, Akua Naru as well as Western artists including Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Jim James, and My Morning Jacket.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War

Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War - 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.
Metascore:
84
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Saint Heron

Saint Heron - Various Artists

November 11, 2013
The compilation of 12 tracks from indie R&B artists including Jhene Aiko, Cassie, Kelela, Iman Omari, and Sampha were collected together by Solange, who also wrote two of the tracks.
Metascore:
75
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Livity Sound

Livity Sound - Various Artists

November 12, 2013
The self titled compilation contains 17 tracks that were self-released from electronic producers Kowton (Joe Cowton), Peverelist (Tom Ford), and Asusu (Craig Stennett).
Metascore:
85
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Various Artists

November 19, 2013
The soundtrack inspired by the second film of The Hunger Games franchise features songs from Christina Aguilera, Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, Imagine Dragons, Lorde, The Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men, Santigold, Sia (with The Weeknd & Diplo), Patti Smith, and The Weeknd.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound

Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound - Various Artists

December 3, 2013
Prince is only a supporting player on three songs on the two-disc compilation of songs from Minneapolis artists from the 1970s-80s including The Lewis Connection, Haze, Ronnie Robbins, the Stylle Band, Alexander O'Neal, and Music, Love & Funk.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Africa Express Presents: Maison des Jeunes

Africa Express Presents: Maison des Jeunes - Various Artists

December 9, 2013
Recorded over a week, the Malian musicians worked with Damon Albarn, David Maclean of Django Django, Ghostpoet, Holy Other, Two Inch and Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner.
Metascore:
82
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L.I.E.S. Presents: Music for Shut-Ins

L.I.E.S. Presents: Music for Shut-Ins - Various Artists

December 10, 2013
This is the second compilation of electronic dance music from Ron Morelli's Long Island Electrical Systems (L.I.E.S.) label.
Metascore:
83
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Peter Gabriel Tribute Album: And I'll Scratch Yours

Peter Gabriel Tribute Album: And I'll Scratch Yours - Various Artists

January 7, 2014
The companion album to Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back features cover songs by artists he had covered on that 2010 release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
 Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz & Twoubadou Sounds, 1960-1978

Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz & Twoubadou Sounds, 1960-1978 - Various Artists

January 28, 2014
The compilation of Haitian dance music from the 1960s and '70s including music styles such as Compas Direct, Mini-Jazz and twoubadou.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.5
Pop Ambient 2014

Pop Ambient 2014 - Various Artists

February 4, 2014
The 14th compilation of ambient music includes contributions from The Field, Ulf Lohmann, and Wolfgang Voigt (aka Gas).
Metascore:
74
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Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1995

Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1995 - Various Artists

February 11, 2014
The double compilation includes early examples of Chicago house music as well as the ghetto house music the label became known for.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
Bob Dylan in the '80s, Vol. 1

Bob Dylan in the '80s, Vol. 1 - Various Artists

March 25, 2014
Some of Bob Dylan's songs from the 80s are covered by such artists as Blitzen Trapper, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Carl Broemel Of My Morning Jacket, Built To Spill, Deer Tick, Craig Finn Of The Hold Steady, Aaron Freeman of Ween, Glen Hansard, Dawn Landes, Langhorne Slim, Lucius, and Slash.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Looking into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne

Looking into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne - Various Artists

April 1, 2014
The tribute album to singer-songwriter Jackson Browne features such artists as Shawn Colvin, Ben Harper, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, Indigo Girls, Keb' Mo, Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, J. D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen & wife Patti Scialfa, Sean & Sara Watkins, and Lucinda Williams.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Space Project

Space Project - Various Artists

April 19, 2014
The Antlers, Beach House, Jesu, Mutual Benefit, Spiritualized, and Youth Lagoon were some of the musicians given a opportunity to contribute music inspired by the sounds from NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 satellites.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Hyperdub 10.1

Hyperdub 10.1 - Various Artists

June 17, 2014
The first of four compilations of British electronic releases from Kode9's label includes tracks by Burial, Cooly G, DVA, Ikonika, Mark Pritchard, and DJ Rashad.
Metascore:
86
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tbd
Country Funk II: 1967-1974

Country Funk II: 1967-1974 - Various Artists

July 15, 2014
The second volume of country funk includes songs by J.J. Cale, Bob Darin, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Townes Van Zandt.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
Beck Song Reader

Beck Song Reader - Various Artists

July 29, 2014
Originally released in 2012 as a collection of sheet music, this studio recorded version includes vocals from Beck, Jack Black, Jarvis Cocker, Bob Forrest, Eleanor Friedberger, Fun., Jason Isbell, Gabriel Kahane, David Johansen, Norah Jones. Juanes, Lord Huron, Laura Marling, Marc Ribot, Sparks, Moses Sumney, Swamp Dogg, Tweedy, Loudon Wainwright III, and Jack White.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Hyperdub 10.2

Hyperdub 10.2 - Various Artists

July 29, 2014
The second of four compilations of British electronic releases from Kode9's label includes tracks by Burial, Cooly G, Copeland, DVA, Ikonika, Jessy Lanza, and DJ Rashad.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Look Again to the Wind: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited

Look Again to the Wind: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited - Various Artists

August 19, 2014
Produced by Joe Henry, this tribute to Johnny Cash's 1964 album Bitter Tears features such artist as Nancy Blake, Steve Earle, Rhiannon Giddens from the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Bill Miller, and Gillian Welch.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Dead Man's Town: A Tribute to Born in the U.S.A.

Dead Man's Town: A Tribute to Born in the U.S.A. - Various Artists

September 16, 2014
The tribute album to Bruce Springsteen's album Born in the U.S.A. features covers by The Apache Relay, Nicole Atkins, Blitzen Trapper, Ryan Culwell, Jason Isbell, Low, North Mississippi Allstars, Joe Pug, Quaker City Nighthawks, Amanda Shires, Justin Townes Earle, Trampled by Turtles, and Holly Williams.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Master Mix: Red Hot + Arthur Russell

Master Mix: Red Hot + Arthur Russell - Various Artists

October 21, 2014
The tribute to avant-garde musician Arthur Russell features such artists as Sam Amidon, Devendra Banhart, Blood Orange, Liam Finn, Jose Gonzalez, Glen Hansard, Lonnie Holley, Hot Chip, Richard Reed Parry, Phosphorescent, Robyn, Scissor Sisters, Sufjan Stevens, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, and Peter Zummo.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6

Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6 - Various Artists

November 17, 2014
The sixth volume of the collection of pop songs by such artists as Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Lorde, Paramore, and Taylor Swift are reinvented into punk by such artists as August Burns Red, Tyler Carter, Crown the Empire, Luke Holland, Palisades, Set It Off, Upon a Burning Body, We Came as Romans, and Youth In Revolt.
Metascore:
51
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tbd
Art of McCartney

Art of McCartney - Various Artists

November 18, 2014
The two-disc tribute album to Paul McCartney songs features such artists as Harry Connick, Jr., Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Def Leppard, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Barry Gibb, Heart, Billy Joel, Kiss, Jeff Lynne, Steve Miller, Willie Nelson, Corinne Bailey Rae, Smokey Robinson, and Brian Wilson.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records

While No One Was Looking: Toasting 20 Years of Bloodshot Records - Various Artists

November 18, 2014
Andrew Bird, Blitzen Trapper, Chuck Prophet, The Handsome Family, Hiss Golden Messenger, Tim Kasher, Ben Kweller, Chuck Ragan, Superchunk, Frank Turner, and Two Gallants are some of the 38 artists on the two disc release that celebrates 20 years of the Chicago independent record label.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of

Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of "Inside Llewyn Davis" - Various Artists

January 12, 2015
The two-disc compilation features songs from a one-night concert of songs from the Coen brothers film "Inside Llewyn Davis" by such artists as The Avett Brothers, Joan Baez, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Colin Meloy, The Milk Carton Kids, Keb Mo, Marcus Mumford, Punch Brothers, Dave Rawlings, Secret Sisters, Willie Watson, Gillian Welch, and Jack White.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Dance Mania: Ghetto Madness

Dance Mania: Ghetto Madness - Various Artists

January 27, 2015
This is the second compilation of songs from the Dance Mania label span between the late 80s and mid-90s.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Fifty Shades of Grey [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Fifty Shades of Grey [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] - Various Artists

February 10, 2015
The soundtrack to the film adaptation of E.L. James' book includes songs from AWOLNATION, Beyonce, Danny Elfman, Skylar Grey, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox, Sia, The Vaults, Jesse Ware, The Weeknd, Laura Welsh, as well as classics from Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
PC Music Volume 1

PC Music Volume 1 - Various Artists

May 2, 2015
The first compilation for the British label PC Music features songs from such artists as Hannah Diamond, A. G. Cook, GFOTY, and Danny L. Harle.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Remembering Mountains: Unheard Songs By Karen Dalton

Remembering Mountains: Unheard Songs By Karen Dalton - Various Artists

May 26, 2015
Isobel Campbell, Diane Cluck, Sharon Van Etten, Josephine Foster, Patty Griffin, Larkin Grimm, Laurel Halo, Julia Holter, Marissa Nadler, Tara Jane O'Neil, and Lucinda Williams give voice to lyrics and poems written by folk singer-songwriter Karen Dalton.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.2
Shirley Inspired

Shirley Inspired - Various Artists

June 9, 2015
The 45-track tribute album to Shirley Collins features songs sung by such artists as Meg Baird, Eric Chenaux, Graham Coxon, Stuart Estell, Johnny Flynn, Josephine Foster, Stewart Lee, Jackie Oates, Lee Ranaldo, Alasdair Roberts, Paul Smith, and Trembling Bells.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone

Nina Revisited: A Tribute to Nina Simone - Various Artists

July 10, 2015
The tribute album to the High Priestess of Soul was co-executive produced by Lauryn Hill and Robert Glasper with artist such as Mary J. Blige, Common, Lalah Hathaway, Gregory Porter, Lisa Simone, Alice Smith, Jazmine Sullivan, and Usher covering her standards.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Total 15

Total 15 - Various Artists

August 21, 2015
The 14th release in the compilation series for the German electronic label features tracks from such artists as Matias Aguayo, Gui Boratto, Michael Mayer, Superpitcher, John Tejada, and Wasserman (a.k.a. Wolfgang Voight).
Metascore:
73
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tbd
µ20

µ20 - Various Artists

September 4, 2015
The compilation features rare or unreleased tracks by artists from the Planet Mu label.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Trevor Jackson Presents: Science Fiction Dancehall Classics

Trevor Jackson Presents: Science Fiction Dancehall Classics - Various Artists

October 2, 2015
Trevor Jackson compilation of tracks from Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label covers the 1980s.
Metascore:
86
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tbd
Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan Maccoll

Joy of Living: A Tribute to Ewan Maccoll - Various Artists

October 30, 2015
The two-disc tribute to the British folk artist features such artists as Paul Brady, Bombay Bicycle Club, Billy Bragg, Paul Buchanan of the Blue Nile, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, Steve Earle, David Gray, Dick Gaughan, The Unthanks, Norma Waterson and Rufus & Martha Wainwright.
Metascore:
86
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tbd
Ork Records: New York, New York

Ork Records: New York, New York - Various Artists

October 30, 2015
The compilation of 49 songs of some of the artists on the New York punk label run by Terry Ork and Charles Ball in the 1970s.
Metascore:
90
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tbd
Still in a Dream: A Story of Shoegaze

Still in a Dream: A Story of Shoegaze - Various Artists

January 29, 2016
The five-disc collection of shoegaze tracks released between 1988 and 1995.
Metascore:
81
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tbd
George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison [Live]

George Fest: A Night to Celebrate the Music of George Harrison [Live] - Various Artists

February 26, 2016
The live recording of the tribute concert at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles on September 28, 2014 featured such artists as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Cold War Kids, Spoon's Britt Daniel, Perry Farrell, the Flaming Lips, the Killers' Brandon Flowers, Ben Harper, Dhani Harrison, Norah Jones, Conan O'Brien, The Strokes' Nick Valensi, Heart's Ann Wilson, Brian Wilson and Weird Al Yankovic.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson

God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson - Various Artists

February 26, 2016
The tribute album to blues singer Blind Willie Johnson features such artists as the Blind Boys of Alabama, Rickie Lee Jones and the Cowboy Junkies, Maria McKee, Sinead O’Connor, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Tom Waits, and Lucinda Williams.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Star Wars Headspace

Star Wars Headspace - Various Artists

March 18, 2016
Executive produce by Rick Rubin, artists such as Baauer, Bonobo, Flying Lotus, Galantis, Kaskade, Royksopp and Rustie include sounds and/or dialogue from the Star Wars films on 15 tracks for this electronic compilation.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.0
Wayfaring Strangers: Cosmic American Music

Wayfaring Strangers: Cosmic American Music - Various Artists

March 18, 2016
The compilation features music that combined country with psychedelic rock in the late 1960s and 70s originally released on small labels or private-press albums.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
Another Splash of Colour: New Psychedelia in Britain 1980-1985 [Box Set]

Another Splash of Colour: New Psychedelia in Britain 1980-1985 [Box Set] - Various Artists

April 29, 2016
The box set expands on the 12-track 1982 compilation with 64 songs including live and demo songs from a variety of British acts including Julian Cope, Doctor & The Medic, Robyn Hitchcock, The Monochrome Set, Nick Nicely, and TV Personalities.
Metascore:
80
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tbd
Close to the Noise Floor: Formative UK Electronica 1975-1984 [Box Set]

Close to the Noise Floor: Formative UK Electronica 1975-1984 [Box Set] - Various Artists

April 29, 2016
The four-disc box set features 61 early electronica tracks from such artists as Blancmange, the Human League, Legendary Pink Dots, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, and Throbbing Gristle.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
DJ Koze Presents Pampa Vol. 1

DJ Koze Presents Pampa Vol. 1 - Various Artists

April 29, 2016
The compilation from DJ Koze features a collaboration with Jamie xx.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead - Various Artists

May 20, 2016
Anohni, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Courtney Barnett, The Flaming Lips, Jenny Lewis, Lucius, Mumford & Sons, The National, Angel Olsen, Phosphorescent, The War On Drugs, Bob Weir, Wilco and yMusic are some of the artists covering Grateful Dead songs on the compilation curated by Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National for the Red Hot Organization.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Quiero Creedence

Quiero Creedence - Various Artists

July 29, 2016
The Latin tribute album to Creedence Clearwater Revival features songs covered by such artists as Enrique Bunbury, Andres Calamaro, El Tri, Juan Gabriel, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, Ozomatli, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and La Santa Cecilia's La Marisol.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
I'm a Freak Baby: A Journey Through the British Heavy Psych & Hard Rock Underground Scene 1968-1972

I'm a Freak Baby: A Journey Through the British Heavy Psych & Hard Rock Underground Scene 1968-1972 - Various Artists

July 29, 2016
The three-disc compilation of some British psychedelia band from 1968 to 1972 features such better known bands as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac, and The Yardbirds as well as many unknown and obscure bands.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Running the Voodoo Down: Explorations in Psychrockfunksouljazz 1967-1980

Running the Voodoo Down: Explorations in Psychrockfunksouljazz 1967-1980 - Various Artists

August 5, 2016
The two-disc compilation of tracks from artists such as Miles Davis, Funkadelic, The Isley Brothers, Keith Jarrett, Santana, and Sly & the Family Stone that included influences from psych, rock, funk, soul and jazz music from between 1967 and 1980.
Metascore:
87
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tbd
Say Yes!: A Tribute to Elliott Smith

Say Yes!: A Tribute to Elliott Smith - Various Artists

October 14, 2016
The latest tribute release to the singer-songwriter features covers of his songs by such artists as Julien Baker, Lou Barlow, Tanya Donelly, William Fitzsimmons, Swervedriver's Adam Franklin, Juliana Hatfield, Jesu/Sun Kil Moon, J. Mascis, Amanda Palmer, Wild Sun, Waxahatchee, and Yuck.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Lazarus [Original Cast Recording]

Lazarus [Original Cast Recording] - Various Artists

October 21, 2016
The cast recording for the musical inspired by The Man Who Fell to Earth features music by David Bowie and includes three new songs he wrote and recorded before his death.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
PC Music Volume 2

PC Music Volume 2 - Various Artists

November 18, 2016
The second compilation for the British pop collective features songs from such artists as Hannah Diamond, A. G. Cook, GFOTY, Danny L. Harle, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Chris Lee.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.9
Pop Ambient 2017

Pop Ambient 2017 - Various Artists

November 25, 2016
The latest of Kompakt ambient compilation was curated by the label co-founder Wolfgang Voigt.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
The Hamilton Mixtape

The Hamilton Mixtape - Various Artists

December 2, 2016
Songs from the Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical are sung by such artists as Ashanti, Chance The Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Andra Day, Ben Folds, Ja Rule, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Miguel, Nas, Sia, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, The Roots, Regina Spektor, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa on this album that also includes three unreleased demos.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
5.1
Action Time Vision: A Story of Independent U.K. Punk 1976-1979 [Box Set]

Action Time Vision: A Story of Independent U.K. Punk 1976-1979 [Box Set] - Various Artists

December 9, 2016
The four-disc box set features 111 early punk rock tracks released in the United Kingdom on indie and homegrown labels.
Metascore:
85
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tbd
New Order Presents Be Music

New Order Presents Be Music - Various Artists

February 17, 2017
The three-disc set collects songs produced and/or mixed by members of New Order under the name Be Music.
Metascore:
78
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Resistance Radio: The Man in the High Castle Album

Resistance Radio: The Man in the High Castle Album - Various Artists

April 7, 2017
Produced by Danger Mouse and Sam Cohen, the covers collection inspired by the Amazon Prime show, The Man in the High Castle, features songs from 1962 by such artists as Beck, Benjamin Booker, Sam Cohen, Grandaddy, Norah Jones, Kelis, Kevin Morby, Karen O, Angel Olsen, The Shins, and Sharon Van Etten.
Metascore:
62
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tbd
Sing It High, Sing It Low: Tumbleweed Records 1971-1973

Sing It High, Sing It Low: Tumbleweed Records 1971-1973 - Various Artists

May 12, 2017
A collection of 10 songs from the Denver label of Larry Ray and Bill Szymczyk released in the 1970s.
Metascore:
77
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tbd
Singles [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Deluxe Edition]

Singles [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [Deluxe Edition] - Various Artists

May 19, 2017
The remastered soundtrack to the 1992 film includes music heard/seen in the film that were not included in the original soundtrack release as well as demos and early versions of songs from such artists as Chris Cornell, Mudhoney and Paul Westerberg.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
7.8
Pop Makossa: Invasive Dance Beat of Cameroon

Pop Makossa: Invasive Dance Beat of Cameroon - Various Artists

June 16, 2017
The compilation features 12 song that include Cameroon's Makossa style of music that spanned the years of 1976-1984.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Behind the Counter with Max Richter

Behind the Counter with Max Richter - Various Artists

June 23, 2017
The first release of Rough Trade Shops' Behind the Counter series features a mix compilation curated by Max Richter.
Metascore:
85
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Silhouettes and Statues: A Gothic Revolution 1978-1986 [Box Set]

Silhouettes and Statues: A Gothic Revolution 1978-1986 [Box Set] - Various Artists

July 7, 2017
The five-CD box set collects 83 tracks from between 1978-1986 that influenced the goth movement.
Metascore:
80
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C88 [Box Set]

C88 [Box Set] - Various Artists

July 7, 2017
The third box set from Cherry Red of British indie pop bands features both familiar names such as The Stone Roses, The Mock Turtles and The Poppyheads as well as relatively unknown bands in the three-disc compilation.
Metascore:
84
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Noise Reduction System: Formative European Electronica 1974-1984 [Box Set]

Noise Reduction System: Formative European Electronica 1974-1984 [Box Set] - Various Artists

July 28, 2017
A sequel to Close to the Noise Floor: Formative UK Electronica 1975-1984, this four-disc box set expands to bands from other European countries such as Cluster, Front 242, Klaus Schulze, and Yello.
Metascore:
79
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Manchester, North of England: A Story of Independent Music, Greater Manchester 1977-1993 [Box Set]

Manchester, North of England: A Story of Independent Music, Greater Manchester 1977-1993 [Box Set] - Various Artists

August 4, 2017
The seven-disc box set features 146 tracks from such artists as 808 State, A Certain Ratio, The Charlatans, John Cooper Clarke, Durutti Column, The Fall, Happy Mondays, James, Joy Division, Morrissey, New Order, Oasis, and Stone Roses.
Metascore:
88
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tbd
Even a Tree Can Shed Tears: Japanese Folk & Rock 1969-1973

Even a Tree Can Shed Tears: Japanese Folk & Rock 1969-1973 - Various Artists

October 20, 2017
The 19-track compilation of Japanese folk and rock music from between 1969-1973 features songs from such artists as Yellow Magic Orchestra's Haruomi Hosono, Maki Asakawa, Sachiko Kanenobu, and Ryo Kagawa.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Diggin in the Carts: A Collection Of Pioneering Japanese Video Game Music

Diggin in the Carts: A Collection Of Pioneering Japanese Video Game Music - Various Artists

November 17, 2017
Hyperdub's Steve Goodman (aka Kode9) and RBMA's Nick Dwyer selected 34 music tracks from Japanese video games (many never heard outside of Japan) made between 1986 and 1995.
Metascore:
82
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Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection

Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection - Various Artists

December 1, 2017
The 17-track collection features songs from artists from a variety of Arab countries including Al Massrieen, Dalton, Fadoul, and Ahmed Malek.
Metascore:
73
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Revolutionary Spirit: The Sound of Liverpool 1976-1988 [Box Set]

Revolutionary Spirit: The Sound of Liverpool 1976-1988 [Box Set] - Various Artists

February 9, 2018
The five-disc box set collects tracks released between 1976 and 1988 from such artists as A Flock Of Seagulls, Big In Japan, Dead Or Alive, China Crisis, Echo And The Bunnymen, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Nightmares In Wax, OMD, Teardrop Explodes, The La's, and Wild Swans.
Metascore:
86
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Johnny Cash: Forever Words

Johnny Cash: Forever Words - Various Artists

April 6, 2018
New songs were created from Johnny Cash's letters, poems and unfinished or rejected lyrics by T-Bone Burnett, Carlene Carter, Rosanne Cash, Chris Cornell, Elvis Costello, Dailey & Vincent, Robert Glasper, I’m With Her, The Jayhawks, Jewel, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, John Mellencamp, Kacey Musgraves (with her husband Ruston Kelly), Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, and Union Station.
Metascore:
75
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Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin

Restoration: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin - Various Artists

April 6, 2018
Songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin are reinterpreted by country artists that include: Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Rosanne Cash, Miley Cyrus, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Rhonda Vincent, and Lee Ann Womack.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Revamp: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin

Revamp: Reimagining the Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin - Various Artists

April 6, 2018
Mary J. Blige, Alessia Cara, Coldplay, Miley Cyrus, Florence + The Machine, The Killers, Lady Gaga, Logic, Mumford & Sons, P!nk, Q-Tip, Queens Of The Stone Age, Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith are some of the artists who try their hand on some of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's hits.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.2
African Scream Contest, Vol. 2

African Scream Contest, Vol. 2 - Various Artists

June 1, 2018
Ten years after the first compilation of Afro-funk from Benin, Samy Ben Redjeb returns with 14 tracks that span the years between 1963 and 1980.
Metascore:
81
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Unusual Sounds: The Hidden History of Library Music

Unusual Sounds: The Hidden History of Library Music - Various Artists

November 9, 2018
The 20-track compilation of late 20th century library music includes music from Brainticket founder Joel Vandroogenbroeck, KPM affiliates John Cameron and Keith Mansfield, Janko Nilović, and Italian film composer Stefano Torossi.
Metascore:
79
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Brainfeeder X

Brainfeeder X - Various Artists

November 16, 2018
The 36-track compilation of the Los Angeles-based label founded by Flying Lotus features tracks from such artists as Brandon Coleman, Daedelus, Iglooghost, Jeremiah Jae, Lapalux, Martyn, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Ross from Friends, Teebs, and Thundercat.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
6.7
All the Young Droogs: 60 Juvenile Delinquent Wrecks, Rock'N'Glam (And a Flavour of Bubblegum) from the 70's

All the Young Droogs: 60 Juvenile Delinquent Wrecks, Rock'N'Glam (And a Flavour of Bubblegum) from the 70's - Various Artists

January 25, 2019
The 60-track box set compiled by Phil King features "junk shop glam" songs from bands from such countries as Australia, Ireland, Iceland, Netherlands, New Zeasland, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
Metascore:
81
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Kankyō Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990

Kankyō Ongaku: Japanese Ambient, Environmental & New Age Music 1980-1990 - Various Artists

February 15, 2019
The compilation of ambient, avant-garde and new age music made in Japan between 1980 and 1990 known as environmental music features songs by such artists as Satoshi Ashikawa, Joe Hisaishi, Haruomi Hosono, Yoshio Ojima, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Hiroshi Yoshimura.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.1
Nigeria 70: No Wahala (Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju 1973-1987)

Nigeria 70: No Wahala (Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju 1973-1987) - Various Artists

March 29, 2019
The first installment in Strut's "Nigeria 70" series of compilations in eight years features a dozen Nigerian tracks from the 1970s and '80s, curated by collector Duncan Brooker.
Metascore:
82
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Jazz Fest! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival [Box Set]

Jazz Fest! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival [Box Set] - Various Artists

May 10, 2019
The five-disc box set features select live tracks from The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's first 50 years.
Metascore:
81
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Jambú E Os Míticos Sons da Amazônia

Jambú E Os Míticos Sons da Amazônia - Various Artists

June 21, 2019
The 19-track collection of 1970s music from the Northern Brazilian city of Belem was curated by Samy Ben Redjeb and Carlo Xavier.
Metascore:
82
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Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set]

Woodstock: Back to the Garden (50th Anniversary Experience) [Box Set] - Various Artists

June 28, 2019
The most complete recording of the three-day 1969 music festival is available as a limited 38-disc box set (missing only two Jimi Hendrix tracks and several Sha Na Na songs not recorded), a 10-disc collections that includes at least one track from every performer and a 3-disc collection, all released on the same day.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.0
1977: The Year Punk Broke

1977: The Year Punk Broke - Various Artists

July 5, 2019
The three-disc compilation of punk singles released in 1977 by such artists as The Damned, The Jam, Motörhead, Graham Parker, The Strangers, and Wreckless Eric as well as lesser known names.
Metascore:
82
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Tiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit's The Midnight Organ Fight

Tiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit's The Midnight Organ Fight - Various Artists

July 12, 2019
Recorded in 2018 before Scott Hutchison's death in May 2018, Julien Baker, Biffy Clyro, Daughter, Aaron Dessner, Craig Finn, Fiskur, Benjamin Gibbard, Katie Harkin, Inletts, Manchester Orchestra, Lauren Mayberry, Oxford Collapse, The Philistines Jr., Piano Bar Fight, Right On Dynamite, Josh Ritter, Sarah Silverman, The Twilight Sad, and Wintersleep cover all the tracks from the Scottish band's 2008 album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
Red Gold Green & Blue

Red Gold Green & Blue - Various Artists

July 12, 2019
Reggae artists including Big Youth, Phylea Carley, Kiddus I, Sshh Liguz, The Maytals, Freddie McGregor, Mykal Rose, Robbie Shakespeare, Toots, and Andrew Tosh, cover classic American blues songs.
Metascore:
65
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Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969

Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 - Various Artists

August 2, 2019
The compilation of tracks from the three-day blues festival at University of Michigan – Ann Arbor come from a restored fan recording.
Metascore:
87
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The Daisy Age

The Daisy Age - Various Artists

September 6, 2019
Del Tha Funkeé Homosapien, Digable Planets, Digital Underground, KMD, and A Tribe Called Quest are just some featured on the compilation of the 1990s hip-hop tracks that encompassed the style credited to have begun with de la Soul (who coined the term D.A.I.S.Y.).
Metascore:
84
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The Time for Peace Is Now: Gospel Music About Us

The Time for Peace Is Now: Gospel Music About Us - Various Artists

September 13, 2019
The second volume from Luaka Bop's World Spirituality Classics series features 14 tracks from small label 1970s gospel artists selected by DJ Greg Belson.
Metascore:
90
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Desert Sessions, Vols. 11 & 12

Desert Sessions, Vols. 11 & 12 - Various Artists

October 25, 2019
16 years since the last volume, Josh Homme and a new group of artists including Carla Azar, Matt Berry, Les Claypool, Billy Gibbons, Mike Kerr, Stella Mozgawa, and Jake Shears came together in Joshua Tree to record eight new songs over five days.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records [Box Set]

Down in Jamaica: 40 Years of VP Records [Box Set] - Various Artists

October 25, 2019
The 94-track compilation box set features reggae songs selected by VP Records' Carter Van Pelt.
Metascore:
90
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Come On Up to the House: Women Sing Waits

Come On Up to the House: Women Sing Waits - Various Artists

November 22, 2019
Courtney Marie Andrews, Phoebe Bridgers, Rosanne Cash, Iris DeMent, Kat Edmonson, Patty Griffin, Joseph, Shelby Lynne, Aimee Mann, Angie McMahon, Allison Moorer, Corinne Bailey Rae, and The Wild Reeds covers some of Tom Waits songs.
Metascore:
80
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