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Is Alive & Well & Living in Buenos Aires: Heavy Frenz the Solo Anthology 2001-2017
by Luke Haines
September 29, 2017
The four-disc collection of songs from the solo career of the British singer-songwriter features B-sides, radio session and previously unreleased songs.
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Mary Casio: Journey to Cassiopeia
by Hannah Peel
September 29, 2017
The third full-length solo release for the Northern Ireland artist features a 29-piece colliery brass band.
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Dreams and Daggers
by Cécile McLorin Salvant
September 29, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the jazz singer was recorded live with her pianist Diehl, bassist Paul Sikivie and drummer Lawrence Leathers.
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Visions of a Life
by Wolf Alice
September 29, 2017
The second full-length release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
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Relatives in Descent
by Protomartyr
September 29, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band led by Joe Casey was produced with Sonny DiPerri and its first on the Domino label.
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20 Years in a Montana Missile Silo
by Pere Ubu
September 29, 2017
The 16th full-length release for the Cleveland rock band led by David Thomas
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Death Had Quicker Wings Than Love
by Marry Waterson
September 29, 2017
The collaboration between Marry Waterson and David A. Jaycock was produced by Portishead’s Adrian Utley.
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Three Futures
by Torres
September 29, 2017
The third full-length release for Brooklyn-based Mackenzie Scott as Torres was produced by Rob Ellis.
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Younger Now
by Miley Cyrus
September 29, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the pop singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Dolly Parton.
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This Sweet Old World
by Lucinda Williams
September 29, 2017
The singer-songwriter re-recorded songs from her 1992 album Sweet Old World along with four bonus tracks not on the 1992 release.
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Loney Dear
by Loney Dear
September 29, 2017
The sixth full-length release for Emil Svanängen is his first in six years and is the first on the Real World Records label.
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Now
by Shania Twain
September 29, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian country singer-songwriter is her first studio album in 15 years.
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Gossip
by Sleeping with Sirens
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Orlando rock band led by Kellin Quinn was produced by David Bendeth and is its first on the Warner Bros. label.
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Cold Dark Place [EP]
by Mastodon
September 22, 2017
The four-track EP from the Atlanta metal band features songs from its sessions from 2014's Once More 'Round the Sun and 2017's Emperor of Sand.
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Laila’s Wisdom
by Rapsody
September 22, 2017
The second full-length release for the North Carolina rapper feature guest appearances from BJ The Chicago Kid, Black Thought, Gwen Bunn, Busta Rhymes, GQ, Kendrick Lamar, Lance Skiiiwalker, Terrace Martin, Moonchild, Musiq Soulchild, Amber Navran, and Anderson .Paak.
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V
by The Horrors
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the British rock band was produced with Paul Epworth.
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Bidin' My Time
by Chris Hillman
September 22, 2017
The seventh full-length solo release for the founding member of the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers was produced by Tom Petty.
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Gallarais
by Áine O'Dwyer
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the London-based Irish artist was recorded in the Brunel tunnel (the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe).
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Shadows and Reflections
by Marc Almond
September 22, 2017
The 23rd full-length solo release for the synth pop artist features torch songs and 60's orchestral pop songs as well as two original tracks.
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The Long-Awaited Album
by Steve Martin
September 22, 2017
This is the first release in six years from the collaboration between Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.
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Double Dutchess
by Fergie
September 22, 2017
The second full-length solo release for the Black Eyed Peas singer features guest appearances from her son, Axl Jack, Nicki Minaj, and YG.
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1992-2001
by Acetone
September 22, 2017
The compilation of songs from the Los Angles alternative rock trio of Mark Lightcap, Richie Lee, and Steve Hadley includes unreleased demos and home recordings.
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Fabriclive 94
by Midland
September 22, 2017
This is the latest release in the Fabric mix series features British electronic DJ/producer Harry Agius (a.k.a Midland).
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Out of Silence
by Neil Finn
September 22, 2017
The latest solo release for the Crowded House frontman was recorded after four one-hour live streamed sessions.
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Brand New Abyss
by The Blow
September 22, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the Washington state electro-pop duo of Khaela Maricich and Melissa Dyne.
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Music for the Age of Miracles
by The Clientele
September 22, 2017
This is the first new release of music in seven years for the British indie rock/pop band.
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Strange Peace
by METZ
September 22, 2017
The third full-length release for the Canadian noise rock trio of Alex Edkins, Chris Slorach and Hayden Menzies was produced by Steve Albini.
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Hallelujah Anyhow
by Hiss Golden Messenger
September 22, 2017
The eighth full-length studio release for North Carolina-based indie folk band led by M.C. Taylor was produced with Brad Cook and features contributions from Tift Merritt, Skylar Gudasz, Mac McCaughan, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, Tamisha Waden, and John Paul White.
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Stranger in the Alps
by Phoebe Bridgers
September 22, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based indie folk singer-songwriter was produced by Tony Berg and Ethan Grusk.
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Thrice Woven
by Wolves in the Throne Room
September 22, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the Washington state black metal band features guest appearances from Anna Von Hausswolff and Neurosis' Steve Von Till.
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Wonderful Wonderful
by The Killers
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Las Vegas rock band was produced by Jacknife Lee.
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Haiku from Zero
by Cut Copy
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the indie electronic band led by Dan Whitford was produced by Ben Allen.
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Hiss Spun
by Chelsea Wolfe
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length release for California alternative artist was produced by Converge's Kurt Ballou and features guest appearances from Queens Of The Stone Age's Troy Van Leeuwen and Isis/Sumac's Aaron Turner.
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Plum
by Wand
September 22, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles psychedelic rock band is its first with new members: Robert Cody and Sofia Arreguin.
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Luciferian Towers
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
September 22, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the Canadian post-rock band was recorded and mixed by Greg Norman.
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Aromanticism
by Moses Sumney
September 22, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist features contributions from Animals as Leaders' Tosin Abasi, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Son Lux's Ian Chang, Ludwig Görannson, Joshua Willing Halpern, Hundred Waters' Nicole Miglis, Rob Moose, Cam Obi, Majical Cloudz's Matt Otto, KING's Paris Strother, and Thundercat.
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ununiform
by Tricky
September 22, 2017
The 13th full-length release for the British trip-hop artist features guest appearances from Asia Argento, Francesca Belmonte, Terra Lopez, Avalon Lurks, Mina Rose, Scriptonite, Smoky Mo, and Martina Topley-Bird.
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Cryptoriana: The Seductiveness of Decay
by Cradle of Filth
September 22, 2017
The 12th full-length release for the British heavy metal band led by Dani Filth was produced by Scott Atkins.
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A Sentimental Education
by Luna
September 22, 2017
The New York City indie rock band return after breaking up in 2005 with an album of covers that includes songs by such artist as David Bowie, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Fleetwood Mac, Mercury Rev, Rolling Stones, and YES.
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La Confusion
by Amadou & Mariam
September 22, 2017
The ninth full-length release for the Malian Afro-pop duo was produced by Adrien Durand.
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On a Distant Shore
by Leon Russell
September 22, 2017
The final album for the singer-songwriter who passed away in November 2016 was produced by Mark Lambert.
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The Spark
by Enter Shikari
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the British rock band led by Rou Reynolds was produced by David Kosten.
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A Place of Greater Safety [EP]
by Luna
September 22, 2017
The six track instrumental EP was released the same day as the indie rock band's full-length covers album.
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Fantastic Plastic
by Flamin Groovies
September 22, 2017
The first new release in 24 years for the garage rock/power-pop band led by Chris Wilson features guest appearances by Tubes drummer Prairie Prince and members of the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
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BRVNX (V)
by The Bronx
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length (non-Mariachi) release for the Los Angels punk band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
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Gemini
by Macklemore
September 22, 2017
The second solo release for the Seattle rapper features guest appearances from Abir, Dan Caplen, Dave B, Skylar Grey, Kesha, King Draino, Lil Yachty, Donna Missal, Eric Nally, Offset, Reignwolf, Saint Claire, Otieno Terry, Travis Thompson, and Xperience.
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Multi-Task
by Omni
September 22, 2017
The second full-length release for the Georgia trio was recorded in a cabin and produced by ex-Carnivore Nathaniel Higgins.
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Fool's Paradise
by Cold Specks
September 22, 2017
This is the third full-length release for Canadian singer-songwriter Ladan Hussein.
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The Amulet
by Circa Survive
September 22, 2017
The sixth studio full-length release for the Philadelphia post-hardcore band was produced by Will Yip.
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Everybody Knows
by Stephen Stills
September 22, 2017
The debut full-length collaboration between Stephen Stills and Judy Collins features songs from both of their solo careers as well as songs by such artists as Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Tim Hardin, and the Traveling Wilburys.
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I'm a Harmony
by Linda Perhacs
September 22, 2017
The California folk singer-songwriter worked with such artists as Devendra Banhart, Nels Cline, Julia Holter, Wilco's Glenn Kotche, and Mark Pritchard on her third full-length release that was produced with Pat Sansone and Fernando Perdomo.
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Ease My Mind
by Shout Out Louds
September 22, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the Swedish indie pop band was produced by Fredrik Swahn, Måns Lundberg (who produced “Souvenirs”), and Axel Algmark (produced “No Logic” and “Angel”).
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Bring on the Sun
by Laraaji
September 22, 2017
The eight-track release from the Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist features his electric zither was mixed by Carlos Niño.
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World of the Waking State
by Steffi
September 22, 2017
This is the third full-length solo studio release for the Berlin-based producer/DJ.
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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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Gathering
by Josh Ritter
September 22, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance by Bob Weir.
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Four Lost Souls
by Jon Langford
September 22, 2017
The latest release for the Welsh artist was recorded over four days with producer Norbert Putnam and features contributions from Pete Finney, Justin Holder, David Hood, Grant Johnson, Tomi Lunsford, Randy McCormick, Tawny Newsome, John Szymanski, and Bethany Thomas.
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Try Not To Freak Out
by Sløtface
September 15, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Norwegian pop-punk band led by Haley Shea was produced by Dan Austin.
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Give More Love
by Ringo Starr
September 15, 2017
The 19th full-length studio solo release for the former Beatles drummer features guest appearances by fellow bandmate Paul McCartney on bass on two tracks, ELO's Jeff Lynne, Greg Leisz, Eagles' Joe Walsh, and Don Was.
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Prophets of Rage
by Prophets of Rage
September 15, 2017
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine, Chuck D and DJ Lord of Public Enemy and B-Real of Cypress Hill was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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Concrete and Gold
by Foo Fighters
September 15, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the rock band led by Dave Grohl was produced with Greg Kurstin.
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Half-Light
by Rostam
September 15, 2017
The debut full-length release for the ex-Vampire Weekend member features guest appearances from Angel Deradoorian and Kelly Zutrau.
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Choir of the Mind
by Emily Haines & the Soft Skeleton
September 15, 2017
The second full-length solo release for the Metric/Broken Social Scene singer was produced with Metric guitarist Jimmy Shaw (who also mixed the album).
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Bambino
by Superfood
September 15, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the British indie-pop duo of Dom Ganderton and Ryan Malcolm.
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Where the Gods Are in Peace
by Antibalas
September 15, 2017
The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn-based Afrobeat collective features a guest appearance from Zap Mama.
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Electric Trim
by Lee Ranaldo
September 15, 2017
The latest full-length solo release for the former Sonic Youth guitarist features contributions from Nels Cline, Kid Millions, and Sharon Van Etten.
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Deer Tick, Vol. 1
by Deer Tick
September 15, 2017
One of two releases from the Rhode Island alternative rock band, Vol. 1 features 10 acoustic folk tracks.
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Deer Tick, Vol. 2
by Deer Tick
September 15, 2017
One of two releases from the Rhode Island alternative rock band, Vol. 2 features 10 rock songs with electric guitars.
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Dedicated to Bobby Jameson
by Ariel Pink
September 15, 2017
The 11th full-length release for the Los Angeles artist features a guest appearance from DāM-FunK.
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The Laughing Apple
by Yusuf
September 15, 2017
The 15th full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Paul Samwell-Smith and features guitarist Alun Davie, who both worked on some of the artist's 1970s albums released under the Cat Stevens name.
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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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Savage (Songs from a Broken World)
by Gary Numan
September 15, 2017
The 21st full-length studio release from the British electronic/industrial artist is a concept album about a post-apocalyptic world where much of it has become a desert.
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Mareridt
by Myrkur
September 15, 2017
The second full-length release for the Danish black metal artist Amalie Bruun features a guest appearance from Chelsea Wolfe and was produced by Randall Dunn.
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Before the Applause
by Re-Tros
September 15, 2017
The first new release in eight years for the Chinese post-punk trio of Dong Hua, Min Liu and Jin Huang was recorded and mixed by Hector Castillo.
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Tapestry: Live in Hyde Park
by Carole King
September 15, 2017
The first complete live performance of the songs from the singer-songwriter's 1971 album Tapestry at London's Hyde Park in July 2016 features a guest appearance from her daughter Louise Goffin and the West End cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
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Brick Body Kids Still Daydream
by Open Mike Eagle
September 15, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the Chicago rapper was inspired by the low income public housing projects he once lived in and was finally demolished in 2007.
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Grace
by Lizz Wright
September 15, 2017
The sixth full-length release for the jazz singer was produced by Joe Henry and features one original song.
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Ardor
by BIG|BRAVE
September 15, 2017
The three-track release from the Canadian experimental rock features contributions from Godspeed You Black Emperor's Thierry Amar and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra's Jessica Moss.
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Ladilikan
by Trio Da Kali
September 15, 2017
This is the debut release fro the collaboration between Trio Da Kali (Hawa Diabaté, Fodé Lassana Diabaté and Mamadou Kouyaté) and the Kronos Quartet.
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Folk Singer, Vol. 2
by Willie Watson
September 15, 2017
The second solo full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by David Rawlings and features guest appearances from Fairfield Four, Morgan Jahnig, Paul Kowert, and Gillian Welch.
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Communicating
by Hundred Waters
September 14, 2017
The third full-length release for the Florida trio was self-recorded and produced by band member Trayer Tryon.
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Sun Gong
by Laraaji
September 8, 2017
The two-track release from the Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist features experiments with a gong and electronic effects.
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Lovers
by Anna of the North
September 8, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Oslo-based synth-pop duo of Anna Lotterud and Brady Daniell-Smith.
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Outrage! Is Now
by Death from Above
September 8, 2017
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian punk rock duo sees Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler dropping the 1979 suffix (which was added in 2004 due to a dispute with DFA Records) from the band name.
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Love What Survives
by Mount Kimbie
September 8, 2017
The third full-length release for the British electronic duo of Dominic Maker and Kai Campos features guest appearances from Andrea Balency, James Blake, King Krule, and Micachu.
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Native Invader
by Tori Amos
September 8, 2017
The 15th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features themes of nature and its death and re-birth cycles.
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Light Information
by Chad VanGaalen
September 8, 2017
The sixth full-length release fro the Canadian indie artist was self-produced.
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Southern Blood
by Gregg Allman
September 8, 2017
The final release for the singer-songwriter who passed away in May 2017 was produced by Don Was.
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Forced Witness
by Alex Cameron
September 8, 2017
The second full-length release for the Australian indie singer-songwriter features a guest appearance by Angel Olsen and was produced with Foxygen's Jonathan Rado.
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Wake Up Now
by Nick Mulvey
September 8, 2017
The second full-length solo release for the former Portico Quartet member was produced by Ethan Johns and Dan Carey.
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Out of All This Blue
by The Waterboys
September 8, 2017
Featuring influences from country, hip-hop and R&B, the two-disc release for the British band led by Mike Scott was recorded in Dublin and Tokyo.
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The Hanged Man
by Ted Leo
September 8, 2017
The first full-length released in seven years for the indie rock artist was funded via Kickstarter and was self-produced/recorded.
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Hitchhiker
by Neil Young
September 8, 2017
Originally recorded in 1976 with producer David Briggs but never released, the acoustic album from the Canadian singer-songwriter features two unreleased songs as well as early versions of songs that appeared in later albums.
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All the Light Above It Too
by Jack Johnson
September 8, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the Hawaiian singer-songwriter was produced by Robbie Lackritz.
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Shade
by Living Colour
September 8, 2017
The sixth full-length studio release for the hard rock band was produced by Andre Betts.
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Parallels
by Nosaj Thing
September 8, 2017
The fourth full-length release for Jason Chung as Nosaj Thing features guest appearances from Kazu Makino, Zuri Marley and Steve Spacek.
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L.A Witch
by L.A. Witch
September 8, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles trio of Sade Sanchez, Ellie English and Irita Pai.
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We're Not Going Anywhere
by David Ramirez
September 8, 2017
The fourth full-length solo release for the Texas singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer.
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How Did I Find Myself Here?
by The Dream Syndicate
September 8, 2017
The first studio release in 29 years for the rock band led by Steve Wynn was produced with Chris Cacavas.
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The Source
by Tony Allen
September 8, 2017
The latest solo release for the Afrobeat artist features influences from jazz music with the backing of an 11-piece ensemble that included Damon Albarn, Mathias Allamane, Indy Dibongue, Jean Phi Dary, Jean Jacques Elangue, Nicolas Giraud, Yann Jankielewicz, Remi Sciuto, Vincent Taurelle, and Daniel Zimmermann.
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