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1.
But Here We Are
by Foo Fighters
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Foo Fighters is the first without Taylor Hawkins (who passed away in March 2022) and was produced with Greg Kurstin.
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![A Comforting Notion [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/09be936c75cd0d79c2841d37927f749e-98.jpg)
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A Comforting Notion [EP]
by Heartworms
March 24, 2023
The debut four-track EP from Jojo Orme's post-punk project was produced by Dan Carey.
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Manzanita
by Shana Cleveland
March 10, 2023
The third full-length solo release from La Luz's Shana Cleveland features contributions from Abbey Blackwell, Olie Eshleman, Johnny Goss, and Will Sprott.
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False Lankum
by Lankum
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Irish experimental folk band False Lankum was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
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the record
by boygenius
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length release for indie rock supergroup boygenius was co-produced with Catherine Marks and mixed by Mike Mogis.
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That! Feels Good!
by Jessie Ware
April 28, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British pop singer-songwriter Jessie Ware was produced by Stuart Price.
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Rat Saw God
by Wednesday
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from North Carolina's Wednesday was produced by Alex Farrar and was recorded in a week.
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Voice Notes
by Yazmin Lacey
March 3, 2023
The debut full-length release for British R&B/soul singer-songwriter was executive produced by Dave Okumu.
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Melusine
by Cécile McLorin Salvant
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release for jazz artist Cecile McLorin Salvant features five originals as well as songs that range from the 12th century to covers of songs by Kate Bush, Gregory Porter and Sting.
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Maps
by billy woods
May 5, 2023
The second full-length collaboration from Brooklyn rapper billy woods and producer Kenny Segal features guest appearances by Aesop Rock, Benjamin Booker, Danny Brown, ELUCID, Sam Herring, and ShrapKnel.
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D-Day
by Agust D
April 21, 2023
The debut full-length studio release for BTS rapper Suga under the name Agust D features guest appearances by fellow BTS band member J-Hope, lu, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Woosung of The Rose.
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Blómi
by Susanne Sundfør
April 28, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from Norwegian singer-songwriter Susanne Sundfør was produced by Jørgen Træen.
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Wait Til I Get Over
by Durand Jones
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Durand Jones is about his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana and features a guest appearance by Skypp.
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Everything Harmony
by The Lemon Twigs
May 5, 2023
The latest full-length release from New York rock duo The Lemon Twigs was self-produced and mixed.
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London Ko
by Fatoumata Diawara
May 12, 2023
The latest full-length release from Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara features six tracks co-produced with Damon Albarn and guest appearances by -M-, Yemi Alade, Roberto Fonseca, M. Anifest, and Angie Stone.
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![Honky Château [50th Anniversary Edition]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/209f6e91c3908268761d8591305e74dd-98.jpg)
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Honky Château [50th Anniversary Edition]
by Elton John
March 24, 2023
The 50th anniversary edition of Elton John's 1972 album includes a remaster of the original album as well as session outtakes and eight live recordings from his 1972 Royal Festival Hall show.
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![The Songs of Bacharach & Costello [Super Deluxe Edition Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/df658e16b6380bb3a2f83b74a0a38d93-98.jpg)
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The Songs of Bacharach & Costello [Super Deluxe Edition Box Set]
by Elvis Costello
March 3, 2023
The super deluxe edition from Elvis Costello features his work with Burt Bacharach including the 2023 remaster by Bob Ludwig of 1999's Painted From Memory; Taken From Life, a disc of 16 songs written for a Painted From Memory musical (three newly recorded); a disc of nine live tracks; and a disc of an additional eight live and studio tracks.
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18.
Being
by Baaba Maal
March 31, 2023
The first full-length release from Senegalese musician Baaba Maal since 2016's The Traveller was produced by Johan Karlberg.
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Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities
by James Holden
March 31, 2023
This is the latest full-length release from British electronic producer James Holden.
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Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
by Yves Tumor
March 17, 2023
The fifth full-length release from experimental artist Yves Tumor was produced by Noah Goldstein.
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I Don't Know a Thing About Love: The Songs of Harlan Howard
by Willie Nelson
March 3, 2023
The latest full-length release from Willie Nelson features songs written by Harlan Howard.
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In Between Thoughts...A New World
by Rodrigo y Gabriela
April 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela features the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra.
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23.
With a Hammer
by Yaeji
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from New York artist Yaeji features both English and Korean lyrics as well as guest appearances from Enayet, Loraine James, K Wata, and Nourished By Time.
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24.
The Worm
by HMLTD
April 7, 2023
The second full-length release from British art-rock band HMLTD is a concept album set in "anachronistic version of Medieval England" and features a 16-piece string orchestra as well as a gospel choir.
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25.
The Last Rotation of Earth
by BC Camplight
May 12, 2023
BC Camplight's Brian Christinzio redid most of the album over two months after the break-up of a long-term relationship.
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26.
Scaring the Hoes
by JPEGMAFIA
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from rappers JPEGMafia and Danny Brown features a guest appearance from redveil.
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27.
The Window Is the Dream
by Jana Horn
April 7, 2023
The second full-length release from singer-songwriter Jana Horn was recorded in upstate New York and Autin, Texas.
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28.
Devil Music
by Portrayal of Guilt
April 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Austin metal band Portrayal of Guilt features five tracks with guitars and bass and the last five tracks featuring orchestral strings, acoustic bass, and brass instruments.
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Jump on It
by Bill Orcutt
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length solo acoustic release from Bill Orcutt was recorded in his living room.
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Seven Psalms
by Paul Simon
May 19, 2023
The acoustic seven-movement composition from Paul Simon features Edie Brickell and VOCES8.
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31.
Multitudes
by Feist
April 14, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from Canadian singer-songwriter Feist was produced with Robbie Lackritz and Mocky.
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32.
Love in Exile
by Arooj Aftab
March 24, 2023
The debut release for the collaboration between Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily was recorded live at a New York City studio.
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Sundown
by Eddie Chacon
March 31, 2023
The second full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based Eddie Chacon was produced by John Carroll Kirby.
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34.
Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth
by Billy Valentine
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from soul singer Billy Valentine was produced by producer Bob Thiele, Jr. and features covers of songs made famous by such artists as Prince, Pharaoh Sanders, Gil Scott-Heron, and Stevie Wonder.
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Memento Mori
by Depeche Mode
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from British electronic band Depeche Mode was produced by James Ford and Marta Salogni and is its first without Andy Fletcher who unexpectedly died in May 2022.
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The Chicago Sessions
by Rodney Crowell
May 5, 2023
The latest full-length release from Texas singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell was produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.
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Milk for Flowers
by H. Hawkline
March 10, 2023
The fifth full-length release for H. Hawkline was produced by Cate Le Bon and features contributions from Stephen Black, Harry Bohay, Euan Hinshelwood, Paul Jones, Davey Newington, John Parish, and Tim Presley.
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38.
Since Time Is Gravity
by Natural Information Society
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Chicago's Natural Information Society features contributions from such artists as Josh Berman, Kara Bershad, Ari Brown, Hamid Drake, Ben Lamar Gay, Nick Mazarella, and Mai Sugimoto.
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London Brew
by London Brew
March 31, 2023
Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Tom Skinner and other musicians recorded an improvised set inspired by Miles Davis' Bitches Brew after a planned concert series was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Blondshell
by Blondshell
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based Sabrina Teitelbaum as Blondshell was produced by Yves Rothman.
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(Whirring Marvels In) Consensus Reality
by Eluvium
May 12, 2023
The latest full-length release from Oregon-based ambient composer Matthew Cooper as Eluvium features the Budapest Scoring Orchestra as well as members of the American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME) and Golden Retriever.
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Face [EP]
by Jimin
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length solo studio release from BTS's Jimin was produced by Evan, Ghstloop, and Pdogg.
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43.
The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte
by Sparks
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from art pop duo Sparks is its first on the Island Records label since the 1970s.
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44.
Red Moon in Venus
by Kali Uchis
March 3, 2023
The third full-length studio release for Kali Uchis features guest appearances from Omar Apollo, Don Toliver and Summer Walker.
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Everyone's Crushed
by Water from Your Eyes
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based experimental pop duo Water From Your Eyes is its first on the Matador Records label.
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Lightning Dreamers
by Rob Mazurek
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rob Mazurek and the Exploding Star Orchestra was recorded mostly in Texas in September 2021.
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Episode
by Ben Gregory
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Blaenavon's Ben Gregory was written while recovering from psychiatric treatment and was produced with Blaine Harrisson of the Mystery Jets.
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Variables
by Alfa Mist
April 21, 2023
The fifth full-length release from British jazz pianist Alfa Mist features guest appearances by Bongeziwe Mabandla and Kaya Thomas-Dyke.
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Crash Recoil
by Surgeon
March 17, 2023
The first full-length release in five years from techno producer Anthony Child as Surgeon is said to be influenced by Coil, Detroit Techno, King Tubby, and The Cure.
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Legacy, Vol. 2
by RP Boo
May 12, 2023
The sequel to Chicago footwork artist RP Boo's 2013 album Legacy features tracks recorded between 2002 and 2007.
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Rides On
by The Nude Party
March 10, 2023
The third full-length release from New York-based rock group The Nude Party was self-produced.
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Amatssou
by Tinariwen
May 19, 2023
The latest full-length release from Tinariwen was produced by Daniel Lanois and recorded in Algeria, France, Los Angeles, and Toronto.
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Live at Bush Hall
by Black Country, New Road
March 24, 2023
The live release from British rock band Black Country, New Road was recorded at London's Bush Hall in December 2022.
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54.
Villagers
by Califone
May 19, 2023
The latest full-length release from Chicago's Tim Rutili under the name Califone features contributions from Rachel Blumberg, Brian Deck, Michael Krassner, Ben Massarella, Nora O'Connor, and Finom's Macie Stewart.
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Ceremony
by Tiny Ruins
April 28, 2023
The fourth full-length release for the music project of New Zealand artist Hollie Fullbrook was produced and mixed by Tom Healy.
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Good Lies
by Overmono
May 12, 2023
The debut full-length release from Welsh electronic brother duo Overmono features a guest appearance by St. Panther.
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I Came from Love
by Dave Okumu
April 14, 2023
The second solo full-length release from Dave Okumu features guest appearances from such artist as Raven Bush, Eska, Grace Jones, Anthony Joseph, Wesley Joseph, Kwabs, Robert Stillman, and Byron Wallen.
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58.
Miracle-Level
by Deerhoof
March 31, 2023
The first Japanese-language release from San Francisco-based experimental rock band Deerhoof was recorded in Winnipeg by Mike Bradavski.
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Savoy
by Taj Mahal
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from blues artist Taj Mahal features classic American songs that would have been played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom.
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60.
Glorious Game
by El Michels Affair
April 14, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from El Michels Affair and Black Thought features guest appearances from Brainstory, KIRBY, and Son Little.
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Drop Cherries
by Billie Marten
April 7, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten was co-produced with Dom Monks.
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Joan of All
by SBT
May 19, 2023
The first full-length release since 2011's Get Well Soon from singer-songwriter Sarabeth Tucek is the also the first under the name SBT.
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Radical Romantics
by Fever Ray
March 10, 2023
The third full-length solo release for The Knife's Karin Dreijer as Fever Ray features contributions from their brother Olof, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Vessel.
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On the Romance of Being
by Desire Marea
April 7, 2023
The second full-length solo release from FAKA's Desire Marea features a guest appearance by Zoë Modiga.
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Brothers & Sisters
by Steve Mason
March 3, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason features contributions from Javed Bashir, Adrian Blake, Jayando Cole, Connie McCall, Keshia Smith, and Kaviraj Singh.
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66.
WOW
by Kate NV
March 3, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from Russian electronic artist/producer Kate NV features contributions from by Andrey Bessonov, OG Lullabies and Nami Sato.
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10,000 Gecs
by 100 gecs
March 17, 2023
This is the second full-length release from Los Angeles-based hyperpop duo 100 gecs.
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Star Eaters Delight
by Lael Neale
April 21, 2023
The third full-length release from singer-songwriter Lael Neale was created after she moved back to her family's farm in Virginia from Los Angeles.
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The Art of Forgetting
by Caroline Rose
March 24, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Austin-based indie artist Caroline Rose was self-produced.
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70.
UK Grim
by Sleaford Mods
March 10, 2023
The latest full-length release from British post-punk duo Sleaford Mods features contributions from Dry Cleaning's Florence Shaw and Jane’s Addiction's Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro.
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Silver Haze
by SQÜRL
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length non-soundtrack release from Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan as Sqürl features contributions from Anika, Charlotte Gainsbourg, and Marc Ribot.
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72.
Secret Measure
by Cloth
May 5, 2023
The second full-length release from Scottish duo Cloth was produced by Ali Chant.
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![Forever Means [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/d099b770694a71a2b7ee07704c4937e6-98.jpg)
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Forever Means [EP]
by Angel Olsen
April 14, 2023
The four-track EP from Angel Olsen features songs from the Big Time album sessions.
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74.
Under an Endless Sky
by Dorothy Moskowitz
March 17, 2023
Dorothy Moskowitz's collaboration with Francesco Paolo Paladino and Luca Chino Ferrari features a 23-minute track.
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75.
Oh Me Oh My
by Lonnie Holley
March 10, 2023
The latest full-length release from Lonnie Holley was produced by Jacknife Lee and features guest appearances from Rokia Koné, Moor Mother, Jeff Parjer, Michael Stipe, Sharon Van Etten, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.
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Grief in the Kitchin and Mirth in the Hall
by Alasdair Roberts
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Scottish folk artist Alasdair Roberts features traditional songs recorded live in a studio over two days.
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Animals
by Kassa Overall
May 26, 2023
The third full-length release from Seattle-based Kassa Overall features guest appearances by Bendji Allonce, Danny Brown, Theo Croker, Ian Fink, Francis And The Lights, Nick Hakim, J. Hoard, Vijay Iyer, Mike King, Lil B, Andrae Murchison, Laura Mvula, Tomoki Sanders, Shabazz Palaces, Anthony Ware, and Wiki.
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Ignore Grief
by Xiu Xiu
March 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Xiu Xiu features Angela Seo singing on half of the record and Jamie Stewart singing the other half.
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Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.
by Lana Del Rey
March 24, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release from singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey features guest appearances from Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Father John Misty, Tommy Genesis, Riopy, and SYML.
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Aşk
by Altin Gün
March 31, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Amsterdam-based sextet Altin Gün features psychedelic pop versions of traditional Turkish folk songs
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UGLY
by slowthai
March 3, 2023
The third full-length release for British rapper slowthai was produced by Dan Carey and features contributions from Kwes Darko, Ethan P. Flynn, Jockstrap’s Taylor Skye, Beabadoobee's Jacob Bugden, Fontaines D.C.'s Liam Toon.
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82.
End of Everything
by Mega Bog
May 19, 2023
The seventh full-length release from Erin Birg as Mega Bog was co-produced with James Krivchenia (who also mixed and played drums on the record).
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Yian
by Lucinda Chua
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length release from London-based cellist/singer-songwriter Lucinda Chua was self-produced and features a guest appearance from Yeule.
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84.
Aperture
by Hannah Jadagu
May 19, 2023
The debut full-length release from New York-based pop singer-songwriter Hannah Jadagu was recorded with co-producer Max Robert Baby.
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85.
Fuse
by Everything But the Girl
April 21, 2023
The first full-length studio release in over 20 years from Everything But The Girl was self-produced by the duo.
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Drunk on a Flight
by Eloïse
April 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from London-based pop singer-songwriter Eloïse was produced with Conor Albert.
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87.
Defiance, Pt. 1
by Ian Hunter
April 21, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from Ian Hunter features guest appearances from Jeff Beck, Mike Campbell, Johnny Depp, Dean Deleo, Robert Deleo, Dennis Dibrizzi, Joe Elliott, Taylor Hawkins, Duff McKagan, Todd Rundgren, Slash, Ringo Starr, Billy Bob Thornton, and Robert Trujillo.
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88.
The Town That Cursed Your Name
by The Reds, Pinks & Purples
March 24, 2023
This is the latest full-length release from Glenn Donaldson's indie-pop project The Reds, Pinks & Purples.
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Romantiq
by Oval
May 12, 2023
The latest full-length release from Markus Popp project Oval stemmed from Popp's collaboration with Robert Seidel for the opening of Frankfurt's German Romantic Museum.
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Drag on Girard
by Purling Hiss
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia rock trio Purling Hiss is its first since 2016's High Bias.
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91.
The Rat Road
by SBTRKT
May 5, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Aaron Jerome under the name SBTRKT features guest appearances by Anna Of The North, Saya Gray, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Leilah, Little Dragon, George Riley, Sampha, Teezo Touchdown, and Toro Y Moi.
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92.
The Price of Progress
by The Hold Steady
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Brooklyn-based indie rock group The Hold Steady was produced by Josh Kaufman.
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An Inbuilt Fault
by Westerman
May 5, 2023
The second full-length release from British Athens-based indie singer-songwriter was produced with Big Thief's James Krivchenia.
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So Much (For) Stardust
by Fall Out Boy
March 24, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from Fall Out Boy was produced by Neal Avron.
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Darkadelic
by The Damned
April 28, 2023
The 12th full-length studio release from British punk band The Damned was produced and mixed by Thomas Mitchener.
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Garden Party
by Rose City Band
April 21, 2023
The fourth full-length release from country psychedelic rock band Rose City Band features contributions from Moon Duo's John Jeffrey and Sanae Yamada.
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93696
by Liturgy
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based black metal band Liturgy was recorded by Steve Albini.
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I've Seen a Way
by Mandy, Indiana
May 19, 2023
The debut full-length release from Manchester, England-based band Mandy, Indiana features tracks recorded in caves, crypts and a shopping mall.
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99.
Pieces of Treasure
by Rickie Lee Jones
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rickie Lee Jones features standards from the Great American Songbook and was produced by Russ Titelman.
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A River Running to Your Heart
by Fruit Bats
April 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Eric D. Johnson's indie project Fruit Bats was self-produced with Jeremy Harris.
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