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The Desecration of Desire
by Dave Clarke
November 3, 2017
The third full-length studio release for the electronic producer known as The Baron of Techno features guest appearances from Anika, Gazelle Twin, Mark Lanegan, Louisahhh, Mt. Sims, and Keith Tenniswood.
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With a Beaker on the Burner & An Otter in the Oven
by Alvarius B.
November 3, 2017
The 35-track release from Alan Bishop (released as three separate LPs as part of his Heathen Folklore trilogy) was recorded over three years in Cairo and Seattle with members Invisible Hands and the Master Musicians Of Bukakke.
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Unapologetically
by Kelsea Ballerini
November 3, 2017
The second full-length release for the Knoxville country singer-songwriter was produced with Jason Massey and Forest Glen Whitehead.
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Wild and Reckless
by Blitzen Trapper
November 3, 2017
The ninth full-length studio review for the Portland rock band is considered as a companion to 2008's Furr and began as a stage production about drugs, love and power dynamics.
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Bridges Not Walls [EP]
by Billy Bragg
November 3, 2017
The six-track mini-album from the British singer-songwriter was inspired by Brexit and the 2016 elections in the US.
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No Luscious Life
by Golden Teacher
November 3, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Scottish sextet includes songs inspired by Senegal poet Aby Ngana Diop, Liverpool's Kazimier club, and Glasgow's nightlife.
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Without Warning
by 21 Savage
October 31, 2017
The collaboration between 21 Savage, Offset and Metro Boomin features guest appearances from Quavo and Travis Scott.
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Birdie
by Slaughter Beach, Dog
October 27, 2017
The second full-length side/solo project for Modern Baseball's Jake Ewald was produced by Ian Farmer.
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Turn Out the Lights
by Julien Baker
October 27, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the Memphis singer-songwriter was self-produced and mixed by Craig Silvey.
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Pacific Daydream
by Weezer
October 27, 2017
The 11th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Rivers Cuomo features production from Jonny Coffer, Toby Gad, J.R. Rotem, and Butch Walker.
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Screen Memories
by John Maus
October 27, 2017
The first new studio release in six years for the experimental pop artist was written and recorded in his Minnesota home.
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Prince of Tears
by Baxter Dury
October 27, 2017
The fifth full-length release for British indie artist was co-produced with Ash Workman and features guest appearances from Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods and Rose Elinor Dougall.
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World Wide Funk
by Bootsy Collins
October 27, 2017
The first full-length studio release for the funk artist in six years features guest appearances from Stanley Clarke, Manou Gallo, Alissia Benveniste, Big Daddy Kane, BlvckSeeds, Buckethead, Dennis Chambers, Chuck D, Tyshawn Colquitt, Dr. G., MC Eiht, Dru Down, Doug E. Fresh, Eric Gales, Justin Johnson, Mr. Talkbox, Musiq Soulchild, Snowbunny, October London, Kali Uchis, World-Wide-Funkdrive, Victor Wooten, Bernie Worrell, and X-Zact.
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New Shapes of Life
by Martin Carr
October 27, 2017
The latest solo release for the former member of The Boo Radley was mixed by Greg Haver and Clint Murphy.
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The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone
by Lee Ann Womack
October 27, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by her husband, Frank Liddell.
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Between the Earth & Sky
by Lankum
October 27, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the Irish folk quartet that includes brothers Ian and Daragh Lynch as well as Cormac MacDiarmada and Radie Peat.
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Meaning of Life
by Kelly Clarkson
October 27, 2017
The soul-influenced eighth full-length studio release for the pop artist is her first on the Atlantic label and features production from Greg Kurstin, The Monarch, Maureen "Mozella" McDonald, Jesse Shatkin, and Mick Schultz.
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Nat King Cole & Me
by Gregory Porter
October 27, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Grammy-winning jazz singer is an tribute to Nat "King" Cole.
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Face Your Fear
by Curtis Harding
October 27, 2017
The second full-length release for the Atlanta-based R&B/soul artist was produced with Danger Mouse and Sam Cohen.
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Black Notes From the Deep
by Courtney Pine
October 27, 2017
The tenor saxophone is central to latest release for the British jazz that also features guest vocals from Omar Lye-Fook.
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The Canyon
by The Used
October 27, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the Utah rock band was influenced by the death of Rob McCracken's friend and was produced by Ross Robinson.
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Milano
by Daniele Luppi
October 27, 2017
The debut collaboration between Daniele Luppi and Parquet Courts features vocals from Karen O and was inspired by the youth/art subculture in Milan in the 1980s.
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4eva Is a Mighty Long Time
by Big K.R.I.T.
October 27, 2017
The third full-length studio release for the Mississippi rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Robert Glasper, CeeLo Green, Keyon Harrold, Joi, Lloyd, Jill Scott, Sleepy Brown, T.I., Burniss Earl Travis II, UKG, and Kenneth Whalum.
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Beach House III
by Ty Dolla $ign
October 27, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 24hrs, Future, Lauren Jauregui, Tory Lanez, Swae Lee, Lil Wayne, MadeinTYO, Damian Marley, Skrillex, The-Dream, Pharrell Williams and Wiz Khalifa.
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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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Livity
by Zombie Zombie
October 27, 2017
The first new full-length release for the French indie electronic trio in five years was recorded in seven days and mixed by I:Cube.
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Belief System
by Special Request
October 27, 2017
The 23-track release from British electronic producer Paul Woolford was recorded over a period of three years.
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The Queen Is Dead [Deluxe Edition)
by The Smiths
October 20, 2017
A new remaster of the original 1986 releases, a disc of demos, alternative takes, and B-sides as well as a disc called Live In Boston which was recorded at the Great Woods Center For The Performing Arts on August 5, 1986. The Super Deluxe Edition includes a DVD with The Queen Is Dead – A Film By Derek Jarman and the 2017 master in 96kHz/24-bit PCM stereo.
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Punk Drunk And Trembling [EP]
by Wild Beasts
October 20, 2017
The three-track EP is the final release for British indie rock band and features songs recorded during the Boy King sessions.
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Losing
by Bully
October 20, 2017
The second full-length release for the Nashville-based indie rock trio that includes Alicia Bognanno, Clayton Parker and Reece Lazarus was engineered and mixed by Bognanno.
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Flicker
by Niall Horan
October 20, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for the One Direction singer features a guest appearance from Maren Morris and production from Julian Bunetta, Jacquire King, Greg Kurstin, Mike Needle, Matt Rad and Jamie Scott.
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Glasshouse
by Jessie Ware
October 20, 2017
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Paul Buchanan and contributions from such artists as Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Francis and the Lights, Julia Michaels, Ed Sheeran, Starsmith, Ryan Tedder, and Two Inch Punch.
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Backwater
by Kllo
October 20, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Australian electronic-pop duo of Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam.
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The Blood of Gods
by GWAR
October 20, 2017
The first studio release for the thrash metal band without founding Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungu (who passed away in 2014) was produced by Ronan Chris Murphy.
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Reaching for Indigo
by Circuit des Yeux
October 20, 2017
The sixth full-length release for Haley Fohr as Circuit des Yeux was co-produced with Cooper Crain.
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Mirror Reaper
by Bell Witch
October 20, 2017
The third full-length release for the Seattle doom metal duo of Dylan Desmond (bass, vocals) and Jesse Shreibman is a single 83-minute track that features guest vocals of Erik Moggridge.
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The Wasted Years [Box Set]
by The Jazz Butcher
October 20, 2017
The four-disc set features the first four albums from the British 1980s solo project-turned-indie-band led by Pat Fish.
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III
by Makthaverskan
October 20, 2017
The third full-length release for the Swedish dream pop band is its first without guitarist Gustav Andersson.
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Any Other Way
by Jackie Shane
October 20, 2017
The two-disc release collects all the singles and B-sides by the transgender soul singer who found some fame in the 1960s Canada, as well as her lone full-length live album.
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Open
by Grandbrothers
October 20, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the electronic duo of Erol Sarp and Lukas Vogel.
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FR32
by Wretch 32
October 20, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the British grime artist features guest appearances by Avelino, Yxng Bane, Donae'o, Loick Essien, Kojo Funds, Kojey Radical, Jahlani, Rukhsana Merrise, and J. Warner.
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Sab Se Purani Bab
by Saicobab
October 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Japanese quartet (previously known as Psycho-Baba) of Yoshimio, Yoshida Daikiti, Akita Goldman, and Motoyuki "Hama" Hamamoto was recorded live in studio.
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A Flame My Love, a Frequency
by Colleen
October 20, 2017
The latest full-length release for the French artist known for using a viola da gamba changes to electronic instruments that include Moog effects pedals and Critter and Guitari synthesizers.
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Musik
by William Eggleston
October 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the photographer known as the godfather of color photography was recorded in the 1980s using a Korg OW/1 FD Pro synthesizer.
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It's Alright Between Us as It Is
by Lindstrøm
October 20, 2017
The fourth full-length solo release for the Norwegian electronic producer features guest appearances from Grace Hall, Jenny Hval, and Frida Sundemo.
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7 Days [Mixtape]
by Krept & Konan
October 20, 2017
One of two mixtapes released on the same day by the British hip-hop duo, the 11 tracks on this mixtape is more club-oriented and features guest appearances from J Hus, R.A., Skepta, and Stormzy.
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7 Nights [Mixtape]
by Krept & Konan
October 20, 2017
One of two mixtapes released on the same day by the British hip-hop duo, the 10 tracks on this mixtape is more R&B-oriented and features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Hudson East, and Tory Lanez.
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The Endless Shimmering
by And So I Watch You from Afar
October 20, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Belfast instrumental post-rock band was produced and mixed by Seth Manchester and Keith Souza.
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Solo: Reflections and Meditations on Monk
by Wadada Leo Smith
October 20, 2017
The latest release from the trumpeter/composer features four new songs and four Thelonious Monk compositions that were were recorded in Finland.
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A Long Way from Your Heart
by Turnpike Troubadours
October 20, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Oklahoma-based country band was produced by Ryan Hewitt.
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Two Trains
by Hogni
October 20, 2017
This is the debut full-length solo release for the Icelandic artist who was a member of Gus Gus.
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Afternooners
by Patrick Cowley
October 20, 2017
The third collection of previously unreleased instrumentals and gay porn soundtrack music.
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Super Slimey [Mixtape]
by Future
October 20, 2017
The collaboration between Future and Young Thug features a guest appearance from Offset.
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The Emancipation Procrastination
by Christian Scott
October 20, 2017
The third and final release for the New Orleans trumpeter's Centennial Trilogy was produced with Chris Dunn and Louis Marks.
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Flat Worms
by Flat Worms
October 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles trio led by Will Ivy includes ex-Oh Sees bassist Tim Hellman and Babies drummer Justin Sullivan.
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Ken
by Destroyer
October 20, 2017
The 12th full-length release for indie rock band led by Dan Bejar was was produced by Josh Wells of Black Mountain.
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Value
by Visionist
October 20, 2017
The second full-length release for the British grime artist features a guest appearance from Rolynne.
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All American Made
by Margo Price
October 20, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the Nashville-based country artist features a guest appearance from Willie Nelson.
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Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998
by John Carpenter
October 20, 2017
The director/composer re-recorded 13 themes from his films including Halloween Escape From New York, and Assault on Precinct 13 with his son, Cody Carpenter, and godson, Daniel Davies.
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Mechanics of Dominion
by Esmerine
October 20, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the Canadian chamber group features influences from neo-classical, minimalist, modern contemporary, folk, baroque, jazz and rock music.
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Mnestic Pressure
by Lee Gamble
October 20, 2017
This is the first release on the Hyperdub label for the London-based electronic DJ/producer.
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Adiós Señor Pussycat
by Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band
October 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter with a new backing band that includes ex-Cast guitarist Pete Wilkinson and trumpeter Andy Diagram.
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Even a Tree Can Shed Tears: Japanese Folk & Rock 1969-1973
by 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.
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SpiderBeetleBee
by Bill MacKay
October 20, 2017
This is the second full-length collaborative release for guitarists Bill MacKay and Ryley Walker.
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The Knowledge
by Squeeze
October 13, 2017
The 15th full-length release for the British pop band wa produced by John Cale.
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Nothing Valley
by Melkbelly
October 13, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Chicago indie rock band was recorded in Dave Vettraino's basement studio on 8-track analog tape.
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Carry Fire
by Robert Plant
October 13, 2017
The 11th solo release for the Led Zeppelin lead singer is backed by his band the Sensational Space Shifters and features a guest appearance from Chrissie Hynde.
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Going Grey
by The Front Bottoms
October 13, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the New Jersey indie rock duo of Brian Sella and Mathew Uychich was produced with Nick Furlong.
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Ogilala
by William Patrick Corgan
October 13, 2017
The second full-length solo release for The Smashing Pumpkins frontman (but the first under his full given name) was produced with Rick Rubin.
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Murderburgers
by King Khan
October 13, 2017
The debut solo full-length release for the rock artist was produced by Greg Ashley and features the Gris Gris.
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The Book of Law
by Lawrence Rothman
October 13, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer songwriter was produced by Justin Raisen and features contributions from Kim Gordon, Marissa Nadler, and Angel Olsen.
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Afterglow
by Jon Boden
October 13, 2017
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter is a concept album about post-apocalyptic world and was produced with Andy Bell.
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Morning After
by dvsn
October 13, 2017
This is thee second full-length release for the Canadian R&B duo of Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85.
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Sketches of Brunswick East
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
October 13, 2017
The third full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band features a collaboration with Mild High Club.
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The Wild
by The Rural Alberta Advantage
October 13, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian folk rock band and its first with Robin Hatch.
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Rat Film [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Dan Deacon
October 13, 2017
The second film score for the Baltimore-based electronic artist is for a film directed by Theo Anthony.
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Woody Guthrie: The Tribute Concerts
by Woody Guthrie
October 13, 2017
The three-disc set contains the entire tribute concerts to Woody Guthrie performed at Carnegie Hall in 1968 and at the Hollywood Bowl in 1970 featuring performances from such artists as Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Peter Fonda, Will Geer, Odetta, Tom Paxton, and Pete Seeger.
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Colors
by Beck
October 13, 2017
The 13th full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter was recorded with Greg Kurstin between 2013 and 2017.
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Masseduction
by St. Vincent
October 13, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was co-produced with Jack Antonoff and features contributions from Tuck & Patti Andress, Thomas Bartlett, Rich Hinman, Greg Leisz, Jenny Lewis, Sounwave, and Kamasi Washington.
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Lotta Sea Lice
by Courtney Barnett
October 13, 2017
The debut full-length collaboration between Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile was recorded and mixed by Callum Barter.
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The Ooz
by King Krule
October 13, 2017
This is the second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Archy Marshall under the name King Krule.
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Queens of the Breakers
by The Barr Brothers
October 13, 2017
The third full-length release for the Montreal-based folk band features a guest appearance from Lucius.
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Rationale
by Rationale
October 13, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Zimbabwe-born, London-based artist under the name Rationale (2010's Saved was released under the name Tinashé).
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Daylight
by The Selecter
October 13, 2017
The 15th full-length release for the British ska/2-Tone band led by Pauline Black and Arthur "Gaps" Hendrickson was produced by Neil Pyzer.
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There Is No Love in Fluorescent Light
by Stars
October 13, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the Canadian indie pop band was produced by Peter Katis.
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Beautiful Trauma
by P!nk
October 13, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the pop artist features a guest appearance by Eminem.
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The Saga Continues
by Wu-Tang
October 13, 2017
Not an official Wu-Tang Clan album (thus the shorten name), the release produced by Mathematics does feature many of its members with guest appearances by Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Hue Hef, Inspektah Deck, Mzee Jones, Killa Priest, Steven Latorre, Masta Killa, Method Man, R-Mean, Raekwon, Redman, RZA, Sean Price, Streetlife, and Swnkah.
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Shapeshifter
by Knuckle Puck
October 13, 2017
The second full-length release for the Chicago-based pop-punk band was produced by Seth Henderson.
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Mr. Davis
by Gucci Mane
October 13, 2017
The 11th full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Migos, Nicki Minaj, Monica, Rico Love, ScHoolboy Q, Slim Jxmmi, Ty Dolla $ign, The Weeknd, and Young Dolph.
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Dissolve
by TUSKS
October 13, 2017
The debut full-length release for London-based artist/producer Emily Underhill was co-produced with Brett Cox.
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As You Were
by Liam Gallagher
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length release for the former Oasis lead singer was produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat and Greg Kurstin.
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Fatherland
by Kele Okereke
October 6, 2017
The third full-length solo release for the Bloc Party lead singer (though the first under his full name) features guest appearances from Olly Alexander and Corinne Bailey Rae.
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As You Please
by Citizen
October 6, 2017
The third full-length release for the Michigan/Ohio indie rock band led by Mat Kerkes was produced by Will Yip.
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Undivided Heart & Soul
by JD McPherson
October 6, 2017
The third full-length release for the rock artist was produced with Dan Molad and features contributions from Nicole Atkins, Holly Laessig & Jess Wolfe of Lucius, Jack Lawrence, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and Butch Walker.
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Realisationship
by Andrew Hung
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for the Fuck Buttons co-founder was self-produced.
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Cry Cry Cry
by Wolf Parade
October 6, 2017
The first full-length release in seven years for the indie-rock band led by Spencer Krug and Dan Boeckner was produced by John Goodmanson.
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IN///PARALLEL
by Dhani Harrison
October 6, 2017
The first full-length solo release for the British artist better known for his work as a member of Thenewno2 and as the only son of the Beatles' George Harrison.
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The Weather Station
by The Weather Station
October 6, 2017
The fourth full-length release for Canadian singer-songwriter Tamara Lindeman was self-produced.
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Jersey Devil
by Ducktails
October 6, 2017
The sixth full-length for Matt Mondanile as Ducktails was recorded over two years in Los Angeles and New Jersey.
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Pinewood Smile
by The Darkness
October 6, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the British glam-metal band is its first with new drummer Rufus Tiger Taylor (son of Queen's Roger Taylor) and was produced by Adrian Bushy.
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