Album Releases by Genre
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1.
Already Free
by Derek Trucks Band
January 13, 2009
The latest album for the nephew of the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks features other blues artists such as Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge, Susan Tedeschi, and Warren Haynes.
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Genuine Negro Jig
by Carolina Chocolate Drops
February 16, 2010
With the help of Joe Thompson--one of the last of North Carolina's African-American string-band players--the trio seeks to continue the style with its third album.
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Brothers
by The Black Keys
May 18, 2010
The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.
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4.
I'm New Here
by Gil Scott-Heron
February 9, 2010
Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.
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Let Them Talk
by Hugh Laurie
September 6, 2011
The actor best known for his roles on the TV shows House and Jeeves and Wooster releases his debut album of blues music produced by Joe Henry.
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Reptile
by Eric Clapton
March 13, 2001
This new 14-track set from Eric Clapton features a mix of originals and covers (including songs by Stevie Wonder and James Taylor).
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Tomorrow Is My Turn
by Rhiannon Giddens
February 10, 2015
The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett.
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Jerusalem
by Steve Earle
September 24, 2002
The roots rocker tackles a variety of tough, contemporary issues on this latest release, perhaps his most political, issue-oriented album yet. Sheryl Crow and Emmylou Harris guest.
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Seesaw
by Joe Bonamassa
May 21, 2013
Produced by Kevin Shirley, the second release from Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa includes covers of songs made famous by such artists as Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Buddy Miles, Nina Simone, and Tina Turner.
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The Story of Light
by Steve Vai
August 14, 2012
The concept album from guitarist Steve Vai is the second of a planned trilogy that began with 2005's Real Illusions: Reflections.
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Valleys Of Neptune
by Jimi Hendrix
March 9, 2010
The 12 unreleased recordings by rock legend Jimi Hendrix include new versions of songs that were under consideration to be included on a follow-up to 1968's "Electric Ladyland."
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12.
OST
by O Brother Where Art Thou
December 5, 2000
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Transcendental Blues
by Steve Earle
June 6, 2000
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14.
Angels & Ghosts
by Dave Gahan & the Soulsavers
October 23, 2015
This is the second collaboration between the Depeche Mode frontman and the British electronica duo Soulsavers.
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15.
Blues Dream
by Bill Frisell
January 30, 2001
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You Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
by Seasick Steve
May 30, 2011
This is the first album from the Blues singer from California on Third Man Records, Jack White's label.
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Revelator
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
June 7, 2011
The debut album for the blues band led by the husband and wife duo of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeshi was produced by Jim Scott.
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18.
Blues of Desperation
by Joe Bonamassa
March 25, 2016
The 12th solo release from the blues-rock guitarist was recorded in five days.
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19.
One Kind Favor
by B.B. King
August 26, 2008
The blues legend releases his latest album produced by T Bone Burnett.
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20.
The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers
by Valerie June
March 12, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash.
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Blood From Stars
by Joe Henry
August 18, 2009
The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians.
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22.
Roll with the Punches
by Van Morrison
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Belfast-born singer-songwriter features five originals and 10 covers with contributions from Jeff Beck, Georgie Fame, Chris Farlowe, Paul Jones, and Jason Rebello.
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23.
Made Up Mind
by Tedeschi Trucks Band
August 20, 2013
The second studio release for the 11-piece band led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks was co-produced by Trucks and Jim Scott.
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24.
Wicked Grin
by John Hammond
March 13, 2001
Tom Waits produced the album and wrote 12 of the 13 tracks.
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25.
Two Men With The Blues
by Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis
July 8, 2008
This is a recording of the special concert of Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis who performed together in January 2007 at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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26.
Get Up!
by Ben Harper
January 29, 2013
The 12th studio release for Ben Harper features a collaboration with veteran blues artist Charlie Musselwhite.
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27.
Delta Kream
by The Black Keys
May 14, 2021
Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded covers of Mississippi hill country blues songs in Nashville over two sessions with Kenny Brown and Eric Deaton.
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28.
This Land
by Gary Clark, Jr.
February 22, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Austin singer-guitarist was co-produced with Jacob Sciba.
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The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]
by Lead Belly
February 24, 2015
The box set of the Louisiana folk/blues artist Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter features 16 unreleased songs.
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30.
Beyond the Bloodhounds
by Adia Victoria
May 13, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based artist was co-produced with Roger Moutenot.
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31.
Didn't It Rain
by Hugh Laurie
August 6, 2013
Joe Henry returns as producer for the second jazz/blues release for actor-singer Hugh Laurie.
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32.
Life by Misadventure
by Rag 'n' Bone Man
May 7, 2021
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from P!nk.
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33.
Buffalo Nichols
by Buffalo Nichols
October 15, 2021
This is the debut full-length studio release for the Austin-based blues artist.
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34.
The Story of Sonny Boy Slim
by Gary Clark, Jr.
September 11, 2015
The second full-length release for the Austin guitarist was self-produced.
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35.
Sharecropper's Son
by Robert Finley
May 21, 2021
The third full-length release for the Louisiana soul singer was produced by Dan Auerbach (who also played guitar on the album).
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Minute by Minute
by James Hunter
February 26, 2013
The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.
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I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left
by Seasick Steve
September 29, 2008
The California-born musician's first album on the Warner Bros. label features Grinderman, Ruby Turner, and KT Tunstall as guests.
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38.
Preliminaires
by Iggy Pop
June 2, 2009
Hal Cragin produced the rock legend's latest album, influenced by jazz music.
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39.
New Magic
by Son Little
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for R&B artist Aaron Livingston as Son Little was self-produced.
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Fantasizing About Being Black
by Otis Taylor
March 3, 2017
The history of the African-American experience is the concept behind the 15th full-length release for the blues artist featuring guest appearances from Jerry Douglas, Brandon Niederauer and Ron Miles.
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Hold On!
by The James Hunter Six
February 5, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth.
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42.
A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
January 12, 2010
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.
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What in the Natural World
by Jake Xerxes Fussell
March 31, 2017
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Nathan Bowles, Nathan Golub, Nathan Salsburg, Joan Shelley and Casey Toll.
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Bouquets from a Cloudy Sky: The Complete Pretty Things Collection [Box Set]
by The Pretty Things
March 17, 2015
The box set set of the 1960s British rock band led by Phil May that included influences from R&B and psychedelia features all of their studio albums release between 1965-2007, two CDs of demos, live recordings, outtakes, two DVDs with a two-hour documentary, a live video of its 1968 S.F Sorrow album at Abbey Road, and a 100-page book by Mike Stax.
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45.
Barricades & Brickwalls
by Kasey Chambers
February 12, 2002
Australian alt-country singer Kasey Chambers follows her acclaimed 2000 debut ('The Captain') with this sophomore effort. Lucinda Williams guests.
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Storytone
by Neil Young
November 4, 2014
The deluxe two-disc set from the singer-songwriter features one disc with a 92-piece orchestra and choir plus a disc of solo versions of the same songs.
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47.
Latest Record Project, Vol. 1
by Van Morrison
May 7, 2021
The 28-track release from Northern Irish singer-songwriter features songs about such topics as social media and the COVID-19 lockdown.
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