Album Releases by User Score
1001.
Prelude To Ecstasy
by The Last Dinner Party
February 2, 2024
The debut full-length release from British rock band The Last Dinner Party was produced by James Ford.
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1002.
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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1003.
Takk...
by Sigur Rós
September 13, 2005
Sigur Ros' fourth album is the first to feature songs sung mainly in their native Icelandic, rather than their fabricated Hopelandish.
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1004.
MCII
by Mikal Cronin
May 7, 2013
The second release for the San Francisco-based rock singer features K. Dylan Edrich and Ty Segall as guest musicians.
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1005.
Insula
by Proc Fiskal
June 8, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Edinburgh grime producer features everyday sounds like conversations, police sirens, dial tones as well as influences from Japanese video game music.
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1006.
Inner Song
by Kelly Lee Owens
August 28, 2020
The second full-length release for the Welsh artist features a guest appearance from John Cale.
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1007.
The Serpent & the Sphere
by Agalloch
May 13, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon black metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
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1008.
Nomad
by Bombino
April 2, 2013
The second solo release for Tuareg guitarist-singer Omara “Bombino” Moctar was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
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1009.
Copia
by Eluvium
February 20, 2007
Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album.
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1010.
The Black Album
by Jay-Z
November 14, 2003
The hugely successful Brooklyn rapper worked with an A-list of producers (including Just Blaze, Kanye West, Aqua, Eminem, Rick Rubin and The Neptunes) on what he has stated will be the final release of his career. (Sure it will.)
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1011.
Lost in Translation OST
by Original Soundtrack
September 9, 2003
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's second feature film includes the first new music in over ten years from My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields (who scored much of the film), new music from Air, and older tracks from Squarepusher, Jesus And Mary Chain, and Death In Vegas.
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1012.
Blood Money
by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
Written for a Robert Wilson stage production of Georg Büchner's unfinished 1836 play 'Woyzeck,' 'Blood Money' is one of two Waits releases in May 2002 (the other being 'Alice,' which was similarly created for the stage).
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1013.
The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You
by Neko Case
September 3, 2013
The sixth full-length release includes guest appearances from Howe Gelb, Mudhoney's Steve Turner, Visqueen, M. Ward as well as members of Calexico, Los Lobos, My Morning Jacket, the New Pornographers, was produced by Tucker Martine.
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1014.
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts [2006 Version]
by Brian Eno + David Byrne
April 11, 2006
Twenty-five years after its original release, this groundbreaking, sample-driven collaboration between Byrne and Eno has been remastered and enlarged with seven bonus tracks.
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1015.
You Belong There
by Daniel Rossen
April 8, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen was self-produced and recorded at his home studio in New Mexico.
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1016.
Introducing Karl Blau
by Karl Blau
May 13, 2016
The latest release from the Washington State singer-songwriter was recorded with producer Tucker Martine.
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1017.
The Line Is a Curve
by Kae Tempest
April 8, 2022
The latest full-length release for London-based poet/musician Kae Tempest features guest appearances from Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract, Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten, Confucius MC, and Lianne La Havas.
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1018.
Invasion of Privacy
by Cardi B
April 6, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the New York rap artist features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Chance The Rapper, Kehlani, and SZA.
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1019.
Burn Your Fire for No Witness
by Angel Olsen
February 18, 2014
The full-length release for the Missouri-born singer-songwriter was produced with John Congleton.
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1020.
Singularity
by Jon Hopkins
May 4, 2018
The fifth full-length solo studio release for the British electronic artist/producer features elements from such styles and influences from acoustic piano, choral music, psychedelic ambient, and techno music.
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1021.
Halo
by Juana Molina
May 5, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter from Argentina features a guest appearance from Deerhoof's John Dieterich.
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1022.
The Sciences
by Sleep
April 20, 2018
The fourth full-length surprise release for the Northern California stoner metal band is its first new album in nearly two decades.
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1023.
Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
by Jamey Johnson
October 16, 2012
Elvis Costello, Ronnie Dunn, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Leon Russell are some of the artists on Jamey Johnson's tribute to songwriter Hank Cochran.
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1024.
Eleven Eleven
by Dave Alvin
June 20, 2011
The singer-songwriter who started his career with The Blasters wrote and recorded his latest solo album while on tour or during breaks from his 2010 tour.
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1025.
ANIMA
by Thom Yorke
June 27, 2019
The third full-length solo release for the Radiohead artist was produced by Nigel Godrich and a companion 15-minute film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson is to be released on Netflix on the same day.
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1026.
Sparkle Hard
by Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
May 18, 2018
The seventh full-length release for the indie rock band features a guest appearance from Kim Gordon.
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1027.
Imidiwan: Companions
by Tinariwen
June 29, 2009
This is the fourth album for the African band.
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1028.
The Crane Wife
by The Decemberists
October 3, 2006
'Crane Wife' marks the literate, Colin Meloy-led band's major label debut.
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1029.
Black to the Future
by Sons of Kemet
May 14, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Shabaka Hutchings-led jazz quartet features guest appearances from Angel Bat Dawid, D Double E, Joshua Edelin, Lianne La Havas, Moor Mother, Kojey Radical, and Steve Williamson.
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1030.
Extraordinary Machine
by Fiona Apple
October 4, 2005
The singer-songwriter's third album finally sees the light of day after originally being shelved by her record label in 2003 and then leaked onto the Internet. This official 'Machine' is a newly-recorded version (with producer Mike Elizondo taking over for the original's Jon Brion), so if you've heard the leaked tracks, you haven't heard this. Let the comparisons begin!
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1031.
All Nerve
by The Breeders
March 2, 2018
The first new studio release from alternative rock in 10 years features the same line-up (Kelley and Kim Deal, Josephine Wiggs, and Jim Macpherson) that was on 1993's Last Splash and includes contributions from Courtney Barnett and Steve Albini.
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1032.
WORLD WIDE WHACK
by Tierra Whack
March 15, 2024
This is the first full-length release in six years from Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack since 2018's Whack World.
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1033.
Sometimes, Forever
by Soccer Mommy
June 24, 2022
The third full-length studio release for indie rock artist Soccer Mommy was produced by Oneohtrix Point Never's Daniel Lopatin.
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1034.
Limbs
by Keeley Forsyth
February 25, 2022
The second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Keeley Forsyth was produced with Ross Downes.
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1035.
Lamentations
by William Basinski
November 13, 2020
The latest full-length release for the ambient composer features tape loops from his personal archives - some date as far back as 1979.
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1036.
Yesterday's Gone
by Loyle Carner
January 20, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Kwes, Tom Misch, Mum and Rebel Kleff.
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1037.
A.H.A.T.H.H.A.F.T.C.T.T.C.O.T.E.
by True Widow
March 29, 2011
The Dallas rock trio continues what it terms as "stonegaze" music on its debut on the Kemado label.
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1038.
Hey What
by Low
September 10, 2021
The 13th full-length release for the Minnesota indie rock duo (bassist Steve Garrington left the band in 2020) of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker was produced by BJ Burton.
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1039.
Rips
by Ex Hex
October 7, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Washington DC trio formed by Wild Flag's Mary Timony, Laura Harris, and Betsy Wright.
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1040.
Listening to Pictures (Pentimento Volume I)
by Jon Hassell
June 8, 2018
This is the first new release in nine years for the ambient jazz trumpeter.
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1041.
Look to the East, Look to the West
by Camera Obscura
May 3, 2024
This is the first album from Scottish band Camera Obscura since the death of founding member Carey Lander from cancer in 2015.
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1042.
Thanks for the Dance
by Leonard Cohen
November 22, 2019
The posthumous release features music from the singer-songwriter's final session was produced by his son, Adam Cohen and features contributions from such artists as Beck, Leslie Feist, Daniel Lanois, Javier Mas, Richard Reed Perry, and Jennifer Warnes.
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1043.
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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1044.
Premonitions
by Miya Folick
October 26, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was produced with Justin Raisen and Yves Rothman.
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1045.
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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1046.
Don't Forget Me
by Maggie Rogers
April 12, 2024
The third full-length major label studio release from singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers was written over five days and was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk.
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1047.
The Pretty Toney Album
by Ghostface Killah
April 20, 2004
The former Wu-Tang member's fourth solo album (and first since ditching the "Killah" portion of his name) features contributions from Missy Elliott, Jadakiss and RZA.
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1048.
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
by The Flaming Lips
July 16, 2002
The Oklahoma band finally returns with a follow-up to perhaps their strongest effort to date, 1999's 'The Soft Bulletin.' Here, the Lips venture even more into electronic territory, working once again with producer Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev). Yoshimi of Japanese band The Boredoms guests on vocals on one track and lends her name to part of the album's title (the "Yoshimi" part, not the "Pink Robots" part).
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1049.
The Beginning Stages Of...
by The Polyphonic Spree
June 4, 2002
It's a bit hard NOT to get noticed when your band consists of a couple dozen people dressed in white robes, but having one of the most memorable debut albums in recent years (think Mercury Rev + Spiritualized + Up With People) certainly doesn't hurt. This 10-song debut (which was originally intended as a demo) did in fact land the Austin, Texas band led by former Tripping Daisy member Tim DeLaughter a major label deal.
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1050.
Negro Swan
by Blood Orange
August 24, 2018
The fourth full-length release for Dev Hynes as Blood Orange was self-produced and features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Ian Isiah, Steve Lacy, Janet Mock, Anne Muldrow, Project Pat, Puff Daddy, and Tei Shi.
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1051.
Ten
by Jason Moran
June 22, 2010
The jazz pianist with his backing band the Bandwagon releases a showcase of Moran's work, including a film score, a ballet piece, and songs by such artists as Leonard Bernstein, Thelonious Monk, Andrew Hill, and Jaki Byard.
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1052.
For Free
by David Crosby
July 23, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sarah Jarosz.
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1053.
Cuz I Love You
by Lizzo
April 19, 2019
The Minnesota rapper and flautist makes her major-label debut with this follow-up to 2015's Big GRRRL Small World. Missy Elliott and Gucci Mane guest.
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1054.
Common Sense
by J Hus
May 12, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Mist, Mo Stack, and Tiggs Da Author.
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1055.
Dark Days/Light Years
by Super Furry Animals
April 21, 2009
The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'
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1056.
Ghosts Of The Great Highway
by Sun Kil Moon
November 4, 2003
'Ghosts' marks the debut of the latest band from Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters). Filling out the lineup are RHP drummer Anthony Koutsos, American Music Club drummer Tim Mooney, and bassist Geoff Sanfield (Black Lab).
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1057.
Varmints
by Anna Meredith
March 4, 2016
The debut electronic full-length release for the former composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
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1058.
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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1059.
These Were The Earlies
by The Earlies
October 25, 2005
The half American, half English four-piece make their debut with an album that, like Manitoba's Up In Flames, combines organic and electronic elements from a variety of genres into a unique psychedelic stew.
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1060.
Sweet Warrior
by Richard Thompson
May 29, 2007
The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals.
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1061.
Tarot Sport
by Fuck Buttons
October 20, 2009
The second album for the rock duo from Bristol was produced by Andrew Weatherall.
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1062.
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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1063.
Vince Staples
by Vince Staples
July 9, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper was produced by Kenny Beats and features a guest appearance from Fousheé.
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1064.
Entomology
by Josef K
November 21, 2006
The short-lived early 1980s Scottish band (who, like followers Orange Juice, are a strong influence on present-day bands such as Franz Ferdinand) are celebrated in a 22-track compilation that includes their singles for Postcard, cuts from their only two LPs, and recordings from a session for John Peel.
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1065.
Anaïs Mitchell
by Anaïs Mitchell
January 28, 2022
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell features contributions from Thomas Bartlett, JT Bates, Aaron Dessner, Josh Kaufman, Michael Lewis, and Nico Muhly.
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1066.
The Apple Drop
by Liars
August 6, 2021
Angus Andrew includes Cameron Deyell, Lawrence Pike and his wife Mary Pearson Andrew for the Liars' 10th full-length release.
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1067.
Motherhood
by No Joy
August 21, 2020
The Canadian shoegaze band becomes a Jasamine White-Gluz solo project for its fourth full-length release produced with Jorge Elbrecht.
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1068.
Underneath
by Code Orange
March 13, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Pittsburgh punk band was co-produced by Jami Morgan, Nick Raskulinecz and Will Yip.
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1069.
Pussycat
by Juliana Hatfield
April 28, 2017
The latest release for the alt-rock artist was influenced by the election of Donald Trump and was recorded in less than two weeks.
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1070.
Currents
by Tame Impala
July 17, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band led by Kevin Parker.
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1071.
Our Love
by Caribou
October 7, 2014
The fourth studio release for Dan Snaith as Caribou features contributions from Jessy Lanza and Owen Pallett.
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1072.
Rebound
by Eleanor Friedberger
May 4, 2018
The fourth full-length solo release for the Fiery Furnace member was recorded with producer Clemens Knieper.
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1073.
Solo Piano III
by Chilly Gonzales
September 7, 2018
This is the third and final part of the Canadian pianist's Solo Piano trilogy of albums.
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1074.
Preservation
by Nadia Reid
March 3, 2017
The second full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Edwards.
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1075.
Heavy Ghost
by DM Stith
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York artist who was discovered by Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.
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1076.
Stillness In Wonderland
by Little Simz
December 16, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Josh Arcé, Bibi Bourelly, Chip and Ghetts, Chuck20, SiR, The Internet's Syd, and Tilla.
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1077.
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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1078.
PRE PLEASURE
by Julia Jacklin
August 26, 2022
The third full-length release for Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin was co-produced with Marcus Paquin.
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1079.
Time Ain't Accidental
by Jess Williamson
June 9, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jess Williamson was produced by Brad Cook.
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1080.
A Shadow in Time
by William Basinski
January 20, 2017
The two-track release from experimental artist was a tribute to David Bowie.
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1081.
JPEG RAW
by Gary Clark, Jr.
March 22, 2024
The fourth full-length studio release from blues rock artist Gary Clark Jr. features guest appearances by George Clinton, Keyon Harrold, Valerie June, Naala, and Stevie Wonder.
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1082.
ULTRAPOP
by The Armed
April 16, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the hardcore collective from Detroit features contributions from such artist as Ben Chisholm, Mark Lanegan, Troy Van Leeuwen, and Ben Koller.
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1083.
Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn
by Do Make Say Think
October 7, 2003
The Toronto, Canada-based quartet returns with a fourth LP of psychedelic post-rock instrumentals, divided, as the title suggests, into three movements.
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1084.
Yoko
by Beulah
September 9, 2003
The San Francisco group's fourth album is its darkest in mood so far, perhaps a result of several changes in band membership since 2001's 'The Coast Is Never Clear.'
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1085.
Sling
by Clairo
July 16, 2021
The second full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter was was co-produced with Jack Antonoff.
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1086.
The Shepherd's Dog
by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
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1087.
Akoma
by Jlin
March 22, 2024
The latest full-length release from electronic artist Jlin features guest appearances by Björk, Philip Glass, and Kronos Quartet.
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1088.
Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace
by Shabaka
April 12, 2024
The debut full-length solo release from British jazz artist Shabaka Hutchings under the name Shabaka features flutes and contributions by such artists as André 3000, Floating Points, Lianne La Havas, Laraaji, Jason Moran, Carlos Niño, Esperanza Spalding, Moses Sumney, and Saul Williams.
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1089.
The Great Bailout
by Moor Mother
March 8, 2024
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia-based artist Moor Mother features guest appearances by Alya Al Sultani, Lonnie Holley, Justmadnice, Kyle Kidd, Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty, and Raia Was.
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1090.
Frank
by Fly Anakin
March 11, 2022
The debut full-length studio release for rapper Fly Anakin features guest appearances from Big Kahuna OG Henny L.O., Billz Egypt, Nickelus F, and Pink Siifu.
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1091.
Take Me Apart
by Kelela
October 6, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer features contributions from such artists as Arca, Jam City, Kwes, Mocky, and Ariel Rechtshaid.
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1092.
Transatlanticism
by Death Cab for Cutie
October 7, 2003
This is the fourth album for the Washington-based indie group led by Ben Gibbard (also of the Postal Service) and Chris Walla.
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1093.
Eternal Atake
by Lil Uzi Vert
March 6, 2020
The second full-length major label studio release for the Philadelphia rapper features a guest appearance from Syd.
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1094.
Multiply
by Jamie Lidell
June 28, 2005
One half of the electronica outfit Super_Collider, producer Jamie Lidell returns with a second solo album that finds him in an unlikely new role: that of a soul singer.
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1095.
songs and instrumentals
by Adrianne Lenker
October 23, 2020
The double LP solo release for the Big Thief artist was recorded in a cabin in Massachusetts with Philip Weinrobe and features two 20-minutes sound collages.
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1096.
Suddenly
by Caribou
February 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for Dan Snaith as Caribou was self-recorded and produced.
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1097.
The Office of Future Plans
by The Office of Future Plans
November 21, 2011
This is the debut album for the rock band led by cellist/lead singer J. Robbins.
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1098.
Second Hand Heart
by Dwight Yoakam
April 14, 2015
The 16th full-length release for the Grammy-winning country singer was self-produced and features two cover songs.
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1099.
Electric
by Pet Shop Boys
July 16, 2013
The 12th full-length studio album for the electronic pop duo is the first release on the Pet Shop Boys' own label.
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1100.
Raw Silk Uncut Wood
by Laurel Halo
July 13, 2018
The six-track instrumental release from the Berlin-based electronic producer features percussion by Eli Keszler and Oliver Coates on the cello.
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