Album Releases by User Score
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401.
Prick of the Litter
by Delbert McClinton
January 27, 2017
The 19th full-length studio release for the Texan blues rock artist was co-produced with Bob Britt and Kevin McKendree.
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402.
I Tell a Fly
by Benjamin Clementine
October 6, 2017
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was self-recorded and produced.
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403.
1967: Sunshine Tomorrow
by The Beach Boys
June 30, 2017
The compilation collection of tracks from the pop band's recording sessions of Smiley Smile and Wild Honey features demos, outtakes and live recordings including an unreleased mix of Lei'd in Hawaii.
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404.
The Optimist
by Anathema
June 9, 2017
The 11th full-length studio release for the British rock band produced by Tony Doogan.
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405.
Saturn Over Sunset
by Midnight Sister
September 8, 2017
The debut full-length release for the California duo of Ari Balouzian and Juliana Giraffe was co-produced with Alex Izenberg.
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406.
I'm Not Your Man
by Marika Hackman
June 2, 2017
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features The Big Moon as her backing band and was again produced by Charlie Andrew.
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407.
Manic Revelations
by Pokey LaFarge
May 19, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter and his band was self-produced with additional production from Tony Hoffer.
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408.
Bobby Fuller Died for Your Sins
by Chuck Prophet
February 10, 2017
The latest release was inspired in part by the mysterious death of rock artist Bobby Fuller in Los Angeles in 1966 as well as songs about the death of David Bowie, and a San Francisco security guard named Alex Nieto.
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409.
A Black Mile to the Surface
by Manchester Orchestra
July 28, 2017
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock band led by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell was produced by Catherine Marks and John Congleton.
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410.
First Light
by Dan Michaelson
December 8, 2017
The second full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter (he also has five albums with his band, The Coastguards) features cellos, double basses, trombones, violas, and violins.
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411.
Hesaitix
by M.E.S.H.
November 10, 2017
This is the second full-length release for Berlin-based electronic DJ/producer James Whipple.
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412.
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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413.
What's So Funny About Peace Love and Los Straitjackets
by Los Straitjackets
May 19, 2017
Produced by Neil Brockbank, the Nashville instrumental rock group reinterpret 13 of Nick Lowe's songs as instrumentals.
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![More Life [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/4f193073f29bdbbb1dfe78607136921e-98.jpg)
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414.
More Life [Mixtape]
by Drake
March 18, 2017
The "playlist" project for the Canadian hip-hop artist features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Black Coffee, Giggs, PartyNextDoor, Quavo, Sampha, Travis Scott, Jorja Smith, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
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415.
God's Problem Child
by Willie Nelson
April 28, 2017
The latest release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by Buddy Cannon and features guest appearances from Jamey Johnson, Leon Russell (in one of his final recordings), and Tony Joe White.
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416.
A World of Masks
by The Heliocentrics
May 26, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the British psychedelic jazz collective features the vocals of Barbora Patkova.
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417.
Near to the Wild Heart of Life
by Japandroids
January 27, 2017
The third full-length release for the Canadian noise rock duo was mostly recorded/produced by Jesse Gander (track three was recorded/produced by Damian Taylor).
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418.
In Spades
by The Afghan Whigs
May 5, 2017
The eighth full-length studio release for the Cincinnati alternative rock band led by Greg Dulli was recorded in New Orleans.
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419.
The Best of the Dualtone Years
by Guy Clark
March 3, 2017
The two-disc collection features a sampling of songs from the singer-songwriter's last four albums on Dualtone Records as well as three unreleased demos tracks.
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420.
It's a Myth
by Sneaks
March 31, 2017
The second full-length release for the Washington, D.C. artist Eva Moolchan was recorded with Jonah Takagi and Mary Timony.
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421.
Spooky Action
by Paul Draper
August 18, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for the Mansun frontman was recorded with Catherine AD and Paul "PDub" Walton.
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422.
The Rise of Chaos
by Accept
August 4, 2017
The 15th full-length studio release for the German metalband was produced by Andy Sneap and is its fourth album since reforming in 2009 with Mark Tornillo.
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423.
Small Town [Live]
by Bill Frisell
May 26, 2017
The debut full-length release of the collaboration of Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan was recorded live at New York City's Village Vanguard.
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424.
BMX Bandits Forever
by BMX Bandits
May 19, 2017
The 10th full-length release for the Scottish indie pop band led by Duglas T. Stewart features a guest appearances from Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe.
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425.
Intoxicated Women
by Mick Harvey
January 20, 2017
The final Serge Gainsbourg covers release from the Bad Seeds member features guest appearances from Sophia Brous, Channthy Kak, Jess Ribeiro, Andrea Schroeder, Lyndelle-Jayne Spruyt and Xanthe Waite.
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426.
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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427.
An Act of Love
by Earthen Sea
February 17, 2017
The latest release for Jacob Long's solo project was influenced by difficult issues in his life and from "exploring an empty nocturnal metropolis."
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428.
Across the Multiverse
by Dent May
August 18, 2017
Written and recorded in Los Angeles, the fourth full-length release was produced by the Mississippi artist and features a guest appearance from Frankie Cosmos.
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429.
III
by Makthaverskan
October 20, 2017
The third full-length release for the Swedish dream pop band is its first without guitarist Gustav Andersson.
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430.
Cage Tropical
by Frankie Rose
August 11, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the indie-pop artist was produced with Jorge Elbrecht.
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431.
Bandwagonesque
by Ben Gibbard
July 28, 2017
Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard covers all 12 tracks from Teenage Fanclub's 1991 album Bandwagonesque.
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432.
Lotta Sea Lice
by Courtney Barnett
October 13, 2017
The debut full-length collaboration between Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile was recorded and mixed by Callum Barter.
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433.
Every Country's Sun
by Mogwai
September 1, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the Scottish post-rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann
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434.
Dirty Pictures, Pt. 1
by Low Cut Connie
May 19, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band is its first without drummer Dan Finnemore with pianist Adam Weiner taking over lead vocals.
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435.
Resin Pockets
by Crescent
May 26, 2017
The first new release in a decade for the British indie pop group led by Matt Jones was recorded partially outdoors.
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436.
Man vs. Sofa
by Sherwood & Pinch
February 24, 2017
The second full-length collaboration between Adrian Sherwood and Rob "Pinch" Ellis features guest appearances from Martin Duffy, Skip McDonald, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Taz.
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437.
Heba
by Lowly
February 10, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Danish indie pop band was co-produced with Anders Boll.
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438.
Earl Grey
by Girl Ray
August 4, 2017
The debut full-length release for the British indie-pop trio of Poppy Hankin, Iris McConnell, and Sophie Moss was recorded over two weeks by the band's touring guitarist, Mike O'Malley.
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439.
Tribute to Ndiouga Dieng
by Orchestra Baobab
March 31, 2017
The first new studio release for the Afro-Cuban band from Senegal in 10 years is a tribute to singer Ndiouga Dieng, who passed away in November 2016.
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440.
Livin' in Elizabethan Times
by Alien Stadium
December 1, 2017
The four-track mini-album from Primal Scream’s Martin Duffy and Beta Band founder Steve Mason was mixed by producer Brendan Lynch.
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441.
The Guillotine
by Hey Colossus
June 2, 2017
The 10th full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Ben Turner and Part Chimp’s Tim Cedar.
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442.
Endless Summer
by Sóley
May 12, 2017
The third full-length release for the Icelandic artist was written over a year with Albert Finnbogason.
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443.
Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars
by James Yorkston
April 7, 2017
The second full-length collaboration from James Yorkston, Suhail Yusuf Khan and Jon Thorne was self-produced.
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444.
Feel Infinite
by Jacques Greene
March 24, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the Canadian electronic producer features a guest appearance from How To Dress Well.
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445.
Grow Up
by Desperate Journalist
March 24, 2017
The second full-length release for the British post-punk band led by Jo Bevan was produced with Keith Totp.
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446.
The Psalms
by Jessi Colter
March 24, 2017
Recorded in 2007 and 2008, the 12 improvised versions of the Psalms from the country singer was recorded with guitarist/producer Lenny Kaye over two-day sessions.
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447.
Unfold
by The Necks
February 10, 2017
The 19th full-length release for the Australian experimental jazz trio was self-produced.
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448.
Garden of Ashes
by Duke Garwood
February 3, 2017
The sixth full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Strat Barrett.
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449.
This Old Dog
by Mac DeMarco
May 5, 2017
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was written after he moved from New York to Los Angeles.
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450.
Prisoner
by Ryan Adams
February 17, 2017
The 16th full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was influenced by his divorce from singer Mandy Moore.
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451.
Real High
by Nite Jewel
May 5, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles electronic artist was recorded over a period of four years with Cole M.G.N. and features contributions from such artists as Dâm-Funk, Droop-E, and Julia Holter.
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452.
All the Way
by Diamanda Galás
March 24, 2017
One of two releases [the other is a live album] in March 2017 for the avant-garde singer, the studio album features jazz and traditional standards.
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453.
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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454.
Bonny Doon
by Bonny Doon
March 10, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the Detroit indie rock quartet of Bobby Colombo, Bill Lennox, Josh Brooks, and Jake Kmiecik.
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455.
Sketches of Brunswick East
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
October 13, 2017
The third full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band features a collaboration with Mild High Club.
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456.
Kinder Versions
by Mammút
July 14, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Icelandic rock group is the first in English.
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457.
Make It Be
by R. Stevie Moore
March 10, 2017
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between R. Stevie Moore and Jason Falkner was recorded in two weeks in Los Angeles.
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458.
Bicep
by Bicep
September 1, 2017
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based duo from Belfast, Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson.
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459.
Republique Amazone
by Les Amazones d'Afrique
March 31, 2017
The debut full-length release for the all-female supergroup of African artists that includes Pamela Badjogo, Massan Coulibaly, Mariam Doumbia, Mamani Keita, Angelique Kidjo, Mariam Kone, Rokia Kone, Kandia Kouyaté, Nneka, and Mouneissa Tandina was produced by Liam Farrell.
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460.
Compassion
by Forest Swords
May 5, 2017
This is the second full-length release for the electronic project of Matthew Barnes.
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461.
The Wasted Years [Box Set]
by The Jazz Butcher
October 20, 2017
The four-disc set features the first four albums from the British 1980s solo project-turned-indie-band led by Pat Fish.
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462.
Song of the Rose
by Arbouretum
March 24, 2017
The ninth full-length release for the Baltimore-based rock band led by Dave Heumann was recorded by Steve Wright.
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463.
Graveyard Whistling
by Old 97's
February 24, 2017
the 11th full-length release for the alt-country band was produced by Vance Powell.
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464.
Lack
by Pan Daijing
July 28, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Berlin-based, China-born artist features field recordings and her concerts from around the world.
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465.
Orc
by Oh Sees
August 25, 2017
The John Dwyer-led band shortens its name from Thee Oh Sees to just Oh Sees for its 19th full-length studio release.
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466.
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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467.
Life Without Sound
by Cloud Nothings
January 27, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the Ohio indie rock band led by Dylan Baldi is its first with new lead guitarist, Chris Brown.
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468.
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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469.
Okovi
by Zola Jesus
September 8, 2017
The fifth full-length release for Nika Roza Danilova was written in her Wisconsin hometown where she retreated after dealing with depression and dark times experienced by her close friends.
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470.
There Is No Love in Fluorescent Light
by Stars
October 13, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the Canadian indie pop band was produced by Peter Katis.
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471.
C U L T U R E
by Migos
January 27, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta rap trio features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, DJ Khaled, Gucci Mane, and Travis Scott.
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472.
For Paris
by Levon Vincent
October 2, 2017
As a part of his apology for his controversial Facebook post in the wake of the 2015 Paris terror attacks, the Berlin-based producer released his second full-length album as a free download.
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473.
The Age of Anxiety
by Pixx
June 2, 2017
The debut full-length release for British alternative singer-songwriter Hannah Rodgers features production from Dan Carey.
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474.
Swear I'm Good at This
by Diet Cig
April 7, 2017
The debut full-length release for the New York pop-punk duo of Alex Luciano and Noah Bowman was produced by Christopher Daly.
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475.
Kelly Lee Owens
by Kelly Lee Owens
March 24, 2017
The debut full-length release for the London-based Welsh electronic producer features a guest appearance from Jenny Hval.
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476.
I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone
by Chastity Belt
June 2, 2017
The third full-length release for the Seattle indie rock band led by Julia Shapiro was recorded in Portland, Oregon with producer Matthew Simms.
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477.
Home Counties
by Saint Etienne
June 2, 2017
The first new release in five years for the British alternative dance trio was co-produced by Shawn Lee.
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478.
Mountain Moves
by Deerhoof
September 8, 2017
The 14th full-length studio release for the San Francisco indie rock band features guest appearances from Awkwafina, Devin Hoff, Juana Molina, Chad Popple, Matana Roberts, Xenia Rubinos, Laetitia Sadler, The Staple Singers, and Jenn Wasner.
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479.
Life After Youth
by Land of Talk
May 19, 2017
Produced by John Agnello, the third full-length release for the indie rock band led by Elizabeth Powell was written while taking care of her father and features a guest appearance from Sharon Van Etten.
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480.
Dark Days + Canapés
by Ghostpoet
August 18, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the London-based artist was produced by Leo Abrahams.
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481.
Snow
by The New Year
April 28, 2017
The indie rock/slowcore band returns with its first new release in nine years which was written over that course of time between albums.
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482.
Noise Reduction System: Formative European Electronica 1974-1984 [Box Set]
by Various Artists
July 28, 2017
A sequel to Close to the Noise Floor: Formative UK Electronica 1975-1984, this four-disc box set expands to bands from other European countries such as Cluster, Front 242, Klaus Schulze, and Yello.
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483.
2016 Atomized
by The Raveonettes
April 21, 2017
The latest release for the Danish duo collects the songs they released monthly over the past year (plus two demos).
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484.
The Last Rider
by Ron Sexsmith
April 21, 2017
The 14th full-length solo release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was recorded with his touring band and was produced by Ron and Don Kerr.
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485.
Tell the Devil I'm Gettin' There as Fast as I Can
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
August 18, 2017
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter features guest appearances from The Bright Light Social Hour, Eric Church, Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams.
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486.
(It Was) Because I Was In Love [Deluxe Reissue]
by Sharon Van Etten
November 17, 2017
The reissue of the singer-songwriter's 2009 full-length release was remastered and features two tracks released in 2010 on vinyl.
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487.
Phases
by Angel Olsen
November 10, 2017
The 12-track collection from the North Carolina-based singer-songwriter features B-sides, demos and rare tracks.
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488.
Expect the Best
by Widowspeak
August 25, 2017
The fourth ful-length release for the duo of Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas was produced by Kevin McMahon.
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489.
Threshold of Faith [EP]
by Ben Frost
July 27, 2017
The Australian experimental electronic artist worked with Steve Albini on this 7-track EP.
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490.
Wintres Woma
by James Elkington
June 30, 2017
The debut full-length solo release for The Zincs frontman features influences from avant-rock, British folk, and jazz.
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491.
On the Echoing Green
by Jefre Cantu-Ledesma
June 16, 2017
The latest full-length solo studio release for the Texas-born, San Francisco-based experimental ambient/electronic artist features contributions from Maxwell August Croy, Alexis Georgopoulous, Honey Owens, Sobrenadar, and Byron Westbrook.
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492.
Witness
by Benjamin Booker
June 2, 2017
The second full-length release for the New Orleans blues/garage rock singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Cohen and features a guest appearance from Mavis Staples.
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493.
The World's Best American Band
by White Reaper
April 7, 2017
The second full-length release for the Louisville rock band led by Tony Esposito was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
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494.
Contact
by Pharmakon
March 31, 2017
New York noise artist Margaret Chardiet explored trance states for her third full-length release as Pharmakon.
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495.
Tenderness
by Blue Hawaii
October 6, 2017
The second full-length release for the Montreal duo Raphaelle Standell-Preston and Alexander Cowan was inspired by Standell-Preston's unrequited relationship with someone online.
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496.
Acoustic Classics II
by Richard Thompson
August 25, 2017
This is the second volume of acoustic versions of some of the British singer-songwriter's songs.
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497.
Bioprodukt
by Ekoplekz
June 16, 2017
The latest full-length release for the British electronic producer Nick Edwards features influences from acid techno and bass music.
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498.
Just Say No to the Psycho Right-Wing Capitalist Fascist Industrial Death Machine
by Gnod
April 7, 2017
The latest release from the British krautrock collective is a five-track album was influenced by the recent socio-political conflicts.
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499.
Bunker Funk
by Damaged Bug
March 10, 2017
This is the third release for the side project of Thee Oh Sees' John Dwyer.
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500.
Ash
by Ibeyi
September 29, 2017
The second full-length release for sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz was produced by Richard Russell and features guest appearances from Chilly Gonzales, Meshell Ndegeocello, Mala Rodriguez, and Kamasi Washington.
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