Album Releases by Score
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1.
Rough and Rowdy Ways
by Bob Dylan
June 19, 2020
The first new studio release of new music for the singer-songwriter in eight years.
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Sex, Death & The Infinite Void
by Creeper
July 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the British punk rock band led by Will Gould was produced by Xandy Barry.
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Punisher
by Phoebe Bridgers
June 18, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Christian Lee Hutson, Jim Keltner, Warpint's Jenny Lee Lindberg, Blake Mills, Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes' Nathaniel Walcott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner.
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RTJ4
by Run the Jewels
June 3, 2020
Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams.
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Women in Music, Pt. III
by HAIM
June 26, 2020
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles trio of sisters was produced with Rostam Batmanglij, Ariel Rechtshaid and Buddy Ross.
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Folklore
by Taylor Swift
July 24, 2020
The 16-track surprise release from the pop artist features contributions from Jack Antonoff, Bon Iver, William Bowery, and Aaron Dessner of the National.
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Alfredo
by Freddie Gibbs
May 29, 2020
The latest collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist features guest appearances from Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Rick Ross, and Tyler, The Creator.
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Homegrown
by Neil Young
June 19, 2020
The previously unreleased album for the singer-songwriter was originally set to be released in 1975 before it was cancelled. It features contributions from Tim Drummond, Emmylou Harris, Levon Helm, Karl T Himmel, Ben Keith, and Robbie Robertson.
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Pain Olympics
by Crack Cloud
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the post-punk Canadian collective was self-produced.
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Beyond the Pale
by Jarv Is...
July 17, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the band that includes Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Serafina Steer, Emma Smith, Andrew McKinney, Jason Buckle and Adam Betts.
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Kitchen Sink
by Nadine Shah
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Hillier.
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Island
by Owen Pallett
May 22, 2020
The surprise release for the Canadian artist is his first solo release in six years and was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with the London Contemporary Orchestra.
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13.
Heart's Ease
by Shirley Collins
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features four non-traditional songs.
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14.
A Hero's Death
by Fontaines D.C.
July 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Dublin post-punk band was recorded in Los Angeles by producer Dan Carey.
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15.
Room for the Moon
by Kate NV
June 12, 2020
The solo project for the Moscow artist features songs in Russian, English, French and Japanese.
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A Celebration of Endings
by Biffy Clyro
August 14, 2020
The ninth full-length studio release for the the Scottish alternative rock trio was produced by Rich Costey.
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17.
All Things Being Equal
by Sonic Boom
June 5, 2020
This is the first Sonic Boom album since 1990 album Spectrum for Spacemen 3's Peter Kember.
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18.
Coriky
by Coriky
June 26, 2020
The debut full-length release for the band that includes Fugazi's Ian MacKaye, Joe Lally and Brendan Canty as well as The Evens' Amy Farina was recorded by Don Zientara.
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What's Your Pleasure?
by Jessie Ware
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features production from Benji B, Simian Mobile Disco's James Ford, Midland, Metronomy's Joseph Mount, and Matthew Tavares.
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Welcome to Hard Times
by Charley Crockett
July 31, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Texan Americana singer-songwriter comes after recovering from open heart surgery.
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21.
Fantasize Your Ghost
by Ohmme
June 5, 2020
The second full-length release for the Chicago duo of Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart was recorded over six days with producer Chris Cohen.
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22.
Pick Me Up Off the Floor
by Norah Jones
June 12, 2020
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter features songs that were not included on 2016's Daylight Again.
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23.
Even in Exile
by James Dean Bradfield
August 14, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Manic Street Preachers singer/guitarist features lyrics based on poems by Patrick Jones about Chilean activist/poet Victor Jara.
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24.
You Make Me Feel
by Don Bryant
June 19, 2020
The third full-length release for the Memphis R&B/soul singer-songwriter was produced by Scott Bomar.
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Lianne La Havas
by Lianne La Havas
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Matt Hales, Beni Giles, and Mura Masa.
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Head Above the Water
by Brigid Mae Power
June 5, 2020
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded with Peter Broderick and Alasdair Roberts.
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27.
Forever Blue
by A.A. Williams
July 3, 2020
The debut full-length release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Johannes Persson, Fredrik Kihlberg and Tom Fleming.
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28.
All the Time
by Jessy Lanza
July 24, 2020
The third full-length release for the New York-based Canadian pop artist was again produced with Junior Boys' Jeremy Greenspan.
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29.
On Sunset
by Paul Weller
July 3, 2020
The 15th full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Jan "Stan" Kybert.
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Gaslighter
by The Chicks
July 17, 2020
The first new studio album in 14 years for the country trio formerly known as the Dixie Chicks was produced with Jack Antonoff.
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Unfollow the Rules
by Rufus Wainwright
July 10, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Mitchell Froom and is his first album of original songs in eight years.
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Ghosts of West Virginia
by Steve Earle & the Dukes
May 22, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter and his band features songs used in the Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen play Coal Country, about the deadly West Virginia mine disaster in 2010 that killed 29 people.
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Ultimate Success Today
by Protomartyr
July 17, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band was produced by David Tolomei.
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34.
Keleketla!
by Keleketla!
July 3, 2020
The collaborative project brought together by Coldcut and Keletetla! Library founders Rangoato Hlasane and Malose Malahlela features appearances from such artists as Tony Allen, Antibalas, Shabaka Hutchings, Nono Nkoane, Tamar Osborn, Afla Sackey, Dele Sosimi, Tenderlonious, Thabang Tabane, The Watts Prophets, and Sibusile Xaba.
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The Avalanche
by Owen
June 19, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Mike Kinsella solo musical project features a guest appearance from KC Dalager and was produced by Sean Carey.
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True Story of Bananagun
by Bananagun
June 26, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Australian band features elements of Afrobeat, funk, pop and psychedelia music.
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That's How Rumors Get Started
by Margo Price
July 10, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the Nashville-based country singer-songwriter was produced by Sturgill Simpson.
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Old Flowers
by Courtney Marie Andrews
July 24, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was written after the end of a long-term relationship and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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Ungodly Hour
by Chloe x Halle
June 12, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B sister duo of Chloe and Halle Bailey features guest appearances from Swae Lee and Mike Will Made-It.
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Strange to Explain
by Woods
May 22, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the folk rock band was recorded in Stinson Beach, California.
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To Love Is to Live
by Jehnny Beth
June 12, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Savages singer features The xx's Romy Madley Croft, Cillian Murphy and IDLES' Joe Talbot.
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Eight Gates
by Jason Molina
August 7, 2020
The posthumous release for the Ohio singer-songwriter was recorded in 2008.
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Banana Skin Shoes
by Badly Drawn Boy
May 22, 2020
The first new release in over eight years for British singer-songwriter Damon Gough features production from Gethin Pearson, Youth, Keir Stewart, and Seadna McPhail.
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1000 gecs & the Tree of Clues
by 100 gecs
July 10, 2020
The remix album from the experimental pop duo of Dylan Brady and Laura Les features guest appearances from Tommy Cash, Charli XCX, Count Baldor, Hannah Diamond, Nicole Dollanganger, Dorian Electra, Fall Out Boy, GFOTY, Kero Kero Bonito, Lil West, Craig Owens, Rico Nasty, and Tony Velour.
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Lamb of God
by Lamb of God
June 19, 2020
The 10th full-length studio release for the heavy metal band features guest appearances from Chuck Billy and Jamey Jasta.
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Wu Hen
by Kamaal Williams
July 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the London-based artist features guest appearances from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Lauren Faith.
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Quickening
by Orlando Weeks
June 12, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for The Maccabees frontman was produced by Markus Dravs.
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Sideways to New Italy
by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
June 5, 2020
The second full-length release for the Australian indie rock band was produced by Burke Reid.
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Bedroom
by bdrmm
July 3, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British five-piece led by Ryan Smith was recorded and mixed by Alex Greaves.
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Welcome to Bobby's Motel
by Pottery
June 26, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Montreal-based indie rock band was produced by Jonathan Schenke.
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Mordechai
by Khruangbin
June 26, 2020
The third full-length release for the Houston trio was produced by Steve Christensen.
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Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
May 29, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the pop artist features guest appearances from BLACKPINK, Ariana Grande and Elton John.
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XOXO
by The Jayhawks
July 10, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the Minnesota alt-country band was recorded over two weeks.
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54.
Dedicated Side B
by Carly Rae Jepsen
May 21, 2020
The surprise release from the Canadian pop artist features contributions from such artists as Jack Antonoff, Bleachers, JOhn Hill, Dev Hynes, and Ariel Rechtshaid.
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55.
The Godfather 3
by Wiley
June 5, 2020
The latest release for the London grime artist is said to be his last.
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Consummation
by Katie von Schleicher
May 22, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based indie artist was produced with Adam Brisbin and Julian Fader.
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57.
I Love the New Sky
by Tim Burgess
May 22, 2020
The fifth full-length solo release for the frontman of The Charlatans was produced with Grumbling Fur's Daniel O'Sullivan.
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58.
Flower of Devotion
by Dehd
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the Chicago trio was produced by the band's guitarist, Jason Balla.
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59.
Future Teenage Cave Artists
by Deerhoof
May 29, 2020
The 15th full-length studio release for the San Francisco indie/experimental pop band was self-produced.
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60.
Somewhere
by Gum Country
June 19, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Canadian indie rock duo of Courtney Garvin and Connor Mayer was recorded and mixed by Joo-Joo Ashworth.
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61.
Our Two Skins
by Gordi
June 26, 2020
The second full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was co-produced with Chris Messina and Zach Hanson.
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62.
Healing Is a Miracle
by Julianna Barwick
July 10, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based experimental artist features guest appearances from Jónsi, Mary Lattimore and Nosaj Thing.
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63.
Waterfall II
by My Morning Jacket
July 10, 2020
The eighth full-length release for the rock band led by Jim James features 10 tracks from the same recording sessions as 2015's The Waterfall.
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64.
Pure Luxury
by NZCA Lines
July 10, 2020
The third full-length release for the project of Michael Lovett features guest appearances from Amber Strother of King and VIAA.
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65.
The Prettiest Curse
by Hinds
June 5, 2020
The third full-length release for the Spanish indie rock band was produced by Jenn Decilveo.
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66.
Hate for Sale
by Pretenders
July 17, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the Chrissie Hynde-led rock band was produced by Stephen Street.
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67.
Your Hero Is Not Dead
by Westerman
June 5, 2020
The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was recorded with Nathan Jenkins (aka Bullion) in Portugal.
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68.
Jump Rope Gazers
by The Beths
July 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the New Zealand indie pop quartet was produced by the band's guitarist Jonathan Pearce and lead singer Elizabeth Stokes.
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69.
Self Made Man
by Larkin Poe
June 12, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the sister duo of Rebecca and Megan Lovell features a guest appearance from Tyler Bryant.
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70.
Italian Ice
by Nicole Atkins
May 29, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the New Jersey singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ben Tanner with contributions from Seth Avett, Britt Daniel, David Hood, Spooner Oldham, Erin Rae, McKenzie Smith, and John Paul White.
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71.
Made Of Rain
by The Psychedelic Furs
July 31, 2020
The first new full-length studio release for the English alternative rock band since 1991's World Outside was produced with Richard Fortus.
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72.
Deep Down Happy
by Sports Team
June 5, 2020
The debut full-length release for the the British indie rock band led by by Alex Rice was produced by Burke Reid.
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73.
Love, Death & Dancing
by Jack Garratt
June 12, 2020
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced with additional production from Brett Cox, James Flannigan and Jacknife Lee.
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74.
Shadow Offering
by Braids
June 19, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian art rock trio was was co-produced with Chris Walla.
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Dreamland
by Glass Animals
August 7, 2020
The third full-length release for the British psychedelic pop band led by Dave Bayley (who also produced the album) was executive produced by Paul Epworth.
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76.
So When You Gonna...
by Dream Wife
July 3, 2020
The second full-length release for the London-based trio was produced and mixed by Marta Salogni.
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77.
Startisha
by Naeem
June 12, 2020
The first full-length release for the rapper as Naeem (previous albums were under the name Spank Rock) features guest appearances Amanda Blank, Micah James, Swamp Dogg, Velvet Negroni, and Justin Vernon.
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Harmony Avenue
by Jade Hairpins
May 29, 2020
The debut full-length release for the band that includes Jonah Falco and Mike Haliechuk of Fucked Up, Tamsin M Leach and Jack Goldstein was recorded by Alex Gamble.
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79.
Legends Never Die
by Juice WRLD
July 10, 2020
The posthumous release is the rapper's full-length studio album and features guest appearances from Halsey, Marshmello, Polo G, The Kid Laroi, and Trippie Redd.
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80.
Pyramid
by Jaga Jazzist
August 7, 2020
The four-track album from the Norwegian ensemble was self-produced and created over two weeks in Sweden.
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81.
Gene
by LA Priest
June 5, 2020
The first full-length release for the Late Of The Pier frontman as LA Priest since 2015's Inji was co-produced with Erol Alkan.
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82.
Beginners
by Christian Lee Hutson
May 29, 2020
The first full-length release on the Anti- label for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was produced by Phoebe Bridgers.
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Arrow
by Noveller
June 12, 2020
The ninth full-length release for Sarah Lipstate as Noveller was recorded in Los Angeles.
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None of Us Are Getting out of This Life Alive
by The Streets
July 10, 2020
The first full-length release in nearly 10 years for the British rapper features guest appearances from Oscar #Worldpeace, Hak Baker, Dapz on the Map, Donae'O, ELIZA, Greentea Peng, Rob Harvey, IDLES, Kasien, Jimothy Lacoste, Chris Lorenzo, Ms Banks, Jesse James Solomon, and Tame Impala.
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85.
First Rose of Spring
by Willie Nelson
July 3, 2020
The latest full-length release for the country singer-songwriter features two new songs and was produced by Buddy Cannon.
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The Glow
by DMA's
July 10, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the Australian trio was produced by Stuart Price.
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Muzz
by Muzz
June 5, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the indie rock project that includes Interpol's Paul Banks, The Walkmen's Matt Barrick, and Bonny Light Horseman's Josh Kaufman.
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88.
Planet's Mad
by Baauer
June 19, 2020
The second full-length release for the electronic artist features a guest appearance from Bipolar Sunshine.
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KiCk i
by Arca
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the electronic artist/producer features guest appearances from Björk, Rosalía, Shygirl, and SOPHIE.
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Sucker's Lunch
by Madeline Kenney
July 31, 2020
Produced by Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack, the third full-length release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Olivia Gerber, Stephen Steinbrink, Boy Scouts' Taylor Vick, and Lambchop's Kurt Wagner.
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Brightest Blue
by Ellie Goulding
July 17, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the British artist features guest appearances from blackbear, Diplo, Juice WRLD, Lauv, serpentwithfeet, and Swae Lee.
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Goons Be Gone
by No Age
June 5, 2020
This is the fifth studio release for the Los Angeles noise rock duo fo Randy Randall and Dean Spunt.
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MTV Unplugged [Live at Hull City Hall]
by Liam Gallagher
June 12, 2020
The live recording of the Oasis singer's solo MTV Unplugged concert at Hull City Hall in August 2019 features the 24-piece Urban Soul Orchestra and Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs.
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Sun Piano
by Laraaji
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the New York-based new age artist features the piano and was recorded at a Brooklyn church.
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Such Pretty Forks in the Road
by Alanis Morissette
July 31, 2020
The ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter is her first since 2012's Havoc And Bright Lights.
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Species
by Bing & Ruth
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the project led by David Moore features a Farfisa with clarinet from Jeremy Viner and double bass from Jeff Ratner.
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Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston
by Built to Spill
June 12, 2020
After working as part of the backing band for Daniel Johnston's 2017 tour, the trio (Doug Martsch, Jason Albertini and Steve Gere) recorded an 11-song tribute album to the singer-songwriter.
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Chunky Shrapnel [Live]
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
May 22, 2020
The live release features tracks from the Australian psychedelic rock band's 2019 tour.
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Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon
by Pop Smoke
July 3, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper is also a posthumous album following his death in February 2020. It features guest appearances from 50 Cent, DaBaby, Future, Karol G, King Combs, Lil Baby, Lil Tjay, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Rowdy Rebel, Swae Lee, and Tyga.
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Tearless
by Amnesia Scanner
June 19, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the Berlin-based Finnish electronic duo features guest appearances from Code Orange, Lalita and LYZZA.
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Essential Links
Highs and Lows
Highest of the Month
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Microphones in 2020 - The Microphones
- Release Date: Aug 7, 2020
- User Score: 9.8
Acoustic - Oumou Sangare
- Release Date: Jun 19, 2020
No Dream - Jeff Rosenstock
- Release Date: May 20, 2020
- User Score: 8.1
A Celebration of Endings - Biffy Clyro
- Release Date: Aug 14, 2020
I Slept on the Floor - Another Sky
- Release Date: Aug 7, 2020
Lowest of the Month-
Purple Noon - Washed Out
- Release Date: Aug 7, 2020
- User Score: 8.3
Whoosh! - Deep Purple
- Release Date: Aug 7, 2020
- User Score: 7.2
Pyramid - Jaga Jazzist
- Release Date: Aug 7, 2020
Dreamland - Glass Animals
- Release Date: Aug 7, 2020
- User Score: 9.0
Have You Lost Your Mind Yet? - Fantastic Negrito
- Release Date: Aug 14, 2020