Album Releases by User Score
201.
Abysskiss
by Adrianne Lenker
October 5, 2018
The latest full-length solo release for the Big Thief frontwoman was produced by Luke Temple.
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202.
New Hymn to Freedom
by Szun Waves
August 31, 2018
The second full-length release for the British trio that includes producer Luke Abbott, Triosk/PVT's Laurence Pike and Portico Quartet's Jack Wyllie was improvised and recorded live.
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203.
What a Time to Be Alive
by Superchunk
February 16, 2018
The 11th full-length studio release for the indie rock band led by Mac McCaughan features guest appearances from David Bazan, Katie Crutchfield, Sabrina Ellis, Skylar Gudasz, and Stephin Merritt.
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204.
Wild! Wild! Wild!
by Robbie Fulks
August 10, 2018
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Robbie Fulks and Linda Gail Lewis.
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205.
Devouring Radiant Light
by Skeletonwitch
July 20, 2018
The sixth full-length studio release for the Ohio black metal band was recorded by Kurt Ballou and features new lead singer, Veil of Maya/Wolvhammer's Adam Clemans.
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206.
All That Reckoning
by Cowboy Junkies
July 13, 2018
The first full-length studio release in six years for the Canadian alt-country/folk rock band led by Michael Timmins.
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207.
Sujud
by Senyawa
November 2, 2018
This is the latest full-length release for the Indonesian duo of Rully Shabara and Wukir Sarayadi.
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208.
Hive Mind
by The Internet
July 20, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the R&B band that includes Syd, Matt Martians, Steve Lacy, Patrick Paige II, and Christopher Smith was self-produced.
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209.
Plainly Mistaken
by Nathan Bowles
October 5, 2018
The fourth full-length solo release for the North Carolina multi-instrumentalist features contributions from Rex McMurry and Casey Toll.
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210.
Violet Psalms
by Frog Eyes
May 18, 2018
This is the eighth and final release from the Canadian indie rock band led by Carey Mercer.
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211.
There Is a Place
by Maisha
November 16, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British jazz group that includes Jake Long, Yahael Camara-Onono, Tim Doyle, Twm Dylan, Nubya Garcia, Amané Suganami, and Shirley Tetteh was recorded over three days by David Holmes.
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212.
Starter Home
by Doug Paisley
November 2, 2018
The first release in five years for the Canadian singer-songwriter features contributions from Matthew Barber, Jennifer Castle, Bazil Donovan, Michael Eckert, Drew Jurecka, Afie Jurvanen, Don Rooke, John Sheard, Joe Westerlund, and Ben Whitely.
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213.
AAARTH
by The Joy Formidable
September 28, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock trio of Ritzy Bryan, Rhydian Dafydd, and Matt Thomas was inspired by Utah, where Bryan had relocated.
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214.
Fighting Season
by Thalia Zedek
September 21, 2018
The latest solo release for the rock guitarist was written before the 2016 presidential election and features contributions from Winston Braman, Chris Brokaw, David Michael Curry, Mel Lederman, J Mascis, and Jonathan Ulman.
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215.
Exorcism
by Jenny Wilson
April 20, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Swedish artist was influenced by her own experience with sexual assault in 2016.
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216.
Years
by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
April 6, 2018
The second full-length release for the North Carolina-based alt-country band is a follow-up to her 2015 self-released debut (that was re-released in 2017 by Bloodshot).
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217.
Lavender
by Half Waif
April 27, 2018
The second full-length release for the Nandi Rose Plunkett project that includes two of her Pinegrove bandmates was co-produced with David Tolomei.
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218.
Qualm
by Helena Hauff
August 3, 2018
The second full-length release for the German DJ/electronic producer features less layers and instruments than previous releases.
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219.
Babelsberg
by Gruff Rhys
June 8, 2018
The fifth full-length solo release for the Super Furry Animals/Neon Neon member was self-produced and features Stephen McNeff and the National Orchestra of Wales.
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220.
How to Socialise & Make Friends
by Camp Cope
March 2, 2018
The second full-length release for the Australian trio of Georgia McDonald, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich and Sarah Thompson was recorded in two-and-a-half days.
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221.
We're Your Friends, Man
by The Bevis Frond
December 7, 2018
This is the 25th full-length studio release for British psychedelic rock band led by Nick Saloman.
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222.
Stadium
by Eli Keszler
October 26, 2018
The ninth full-length solo release for the experimental percussionist was inspired by a recent move to Manhattan's East Village.
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223.
Collapse [EP]
by Aphex Twin
September 14, 2018
The latest release for electronic producer Richard D. James as Aphex Twin is a five-track EP.
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224.
Heaven
by Dilly Dally
September 14, 2018
The second full-length release for the Toronto-based rock band was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Rob Schnapf.
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225.
At Weddings
by Tomberlin
August 10, 2018
The debut full-length release for Kentucky-based singer-songwriter Sarah Beth Tomberlin was produced and mixed by Owen Pallett.
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226.
The Eclipse Sessions
by John Hiatt
October 12, 2018
The first full-length release in four years for the singer-songwriter was produced by Kevin McKendree.
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227.
Construction Time & Demolition
by Wreckless Eric
April 6, 2018
The sixth full-length solo release for Eric Goulden under the Wreckless Eric name is his first in three years.
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228.
Now Only
by Mount Eerie
March 16, 2018
The ninth full-length release for Phil Elverum as Mount Eerie was written soon after the release of 2017's A Crow Looked At Me.
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229.
Thresholder
by Ian William Craig
November 2, 2018
The latest release for Canadian composer features music originally from sessions for a commission for songs based on the concepts of quantum physics, black holes and space.
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230.
The Lookout
by Laura Veirs
April 13, 2018
The 10th full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Tucker Martin and features contributions from Jim James and Sufjan Stevens.
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231.
Wide Awake!
by Parquet Courts
May 18, 2018
The sixth full-length studio release for the New York rock band was produced by Danger Mouse.
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232.
Our Raw Heart
by YOB
June 8, 2018
The eight full-length release for the Oregon metal trio was co-produced with Billy Barnett and written after frontman Mike Scheidt recovered from a near fatal illness caused by the intestinal disease, acute diverticulitis.
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233.
With Animals
by Mark Lanegan
August 24, 2018
The second full-length collaboration between Mark Lanegan and Duke Garwood was recorded in Los Angeles, Pasadena and Joshua Tree.
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234.
Can't Wake Up
by Shakey Graves
May 4, 2018
This is the fifth full-length release for Austin singer-songwriter Alejandro Rose-Garcia.
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235.
The Dream My Bones Dream
by Eiko Ishibashi
November 16, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Japanese singer-songwriter was recorded and mixed by Jim O'Rourke.
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236.
Suspiria [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
by Thom Yorke
October 26, 2018
The soundtrack for Luca Guadagnino's remake of the 1977 film of the same name is the first feature film soundtrack for the Radiohead singer.
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237.
(4:30) Idler
by Jamie Isaac
June 1, 2018
The second full-length release for the British multi-instrumentalist features influences from jazz, bossa nova, electronic and pop music.
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238.
2012-2017
by A.A.L. (Against All Logic)
February 17, 2018
The surprise release from Nicolas Jaar is a compilation of music released under one of his aliases and features samples Kanye West's "I Am A God."
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239.
Make Way for Love
by Marlon Williams
February 16, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Aldous Harding and was produced by Noah Georgeson.
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240.
Sister Cities
by The Wonder Years
April 6, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Philadelphia pop-punk band was produced by Joe Chiccarelli.
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241.
Caution
by Mariah Carey
November 16, 2018
The 15th full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Blood Orange, Gunna, Slick Rick, and Ty Dolla Sign.
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242.
Black Times
by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
March 2, 2018
The fourth full-length release from the youngest son of Fela Kuti features a guest appearances from Carlos Santana and was produced by Robert Glasper.
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243.
Puff: In the Air Without a Shape
by Bernice
May 25, 2018
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244.
Broken Stay Open Sky
by Red River Dialect
February 2, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the British folk band led by David Morris was recorded and mixed by Jimmy Robertson.
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245.
Nothing Is Still
by Leon Vynehall
June 15, 2018
The debut full-length studio release for the British electronic producer features contributions from Sam Beste, Finn Peters and a ten-piece string section arranged by Amy Langley.
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246.
The Future and the Past
by Natalie Prass
June 1, 2018
The second full-length release for the Virginia singer-songwriter was produced with Mathew E. White.
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247.
The Two Worlds
by Brigid Mae Power
February 9, 2018
The second full-length release for the Irish singer-songwriter was produced by Peter Broderick.
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248.
Fallen Trees
by Lubomyr Melnyk
December 7, 2018
The latest full-length release for the Ukrainian pianist/composer features contributions from David Allred, Anne Müller, and Hatis Noit.
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249.
Distant Sky: Live in Copenhagen [EP]
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
September 28, 2018
The four-track EP from the alternative rock band features songs recorded in October 2017 at Copenhagen's Royal Arena.
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250.
On Dark Horses
by Emma Ruth Rundle
September 14, 2018
The fourth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Kentucky by producer Kevin Ratterman.
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251.
Songs You Make at Night
by Tunng
August 24, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the British folktronica collective feature the original line-up.
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252.
The Pool
by Jazzanova
June 29, 2018
The latest release for the German DJ collective feature guest appearances from Charlotte OC, Jamie Cullum, Pete Josef, KPTN, David Lemaitre, Oddisee, Paul Randolph, Rachel Sermanni, Noah Slee, Olivier St. Louis, Edward Vanzet, and Ben Westbeech.
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253.
Now That I'm a River
by Charles Watson
May 18, 2018
The debut full-length solo release for the Slow Club/The Surfing Magazines member was self-produced.
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254.
Time the Teacher
by Jerry DeCicca
February 2, 2018
The second full-length solo release for The Black Swans frontman was produced by Jeb Loy Nichols and Benedic Lamdin.
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255.
Nearer My God
by Foxing
August 10, 2018
The third full-length release for the St. Louis indie rock band was produced by Matt Bayles.
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256.
Joe Strummer 001
by Joe Strummer
September 28, 2018
The two-disc compilation of the work of Joe Strummer outside of The Clash features 20 remastered and restored songs by Peter J. Moore as well as 12 previously unreleased tracks.
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257.
Historian
by Lucy Dacus
March 2, 2018
The second full-length release for the Virginia-based indie singer-songwriter was produced by Collin Pastore and mixed by John Congleton.
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258.
Childqueen
by Kadhja Bonet
June 8, 2018
The second full-release for the Los Angeles-based artist was self-produced and mixed.
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259.
The Last Rocket
by Takeoff
November 2, 2018
The debut full-length solo studio release for the Migos rapper features production from DJ Durel, Cubeatz, DY, Cassius Jay, MonstaBeatz, Murda Beatz, TM88, and Wheezy.
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260.
Bitter-Sweet
by Bryan Ferry
November 30, 2018
The latest release for the Roxy Music frontman features jazz-influenced songs inspired by his recent work on the Sky Atlantic/Netflix series Babylon Berlin.
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261.
Quieter
by Carla Bozulich
May 11, 2018
The seven-track release from the Los Angeles-based artist collects together one-off tracks featuring guest appearances from Andrea Belfi, John Eichenseer, Francesco Guerri, Sarah Lipstate, Marc Ribot, and Freddy Ruppert.
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262.
137 Avenue Kaniama
by Baloji
March 23, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Congolese-born, Belgium-based artist features influences from African music, electronic, French folk, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and soul.
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263.
Le Kov
by Gwenno
March 2, 2018
The singer-songwriter worked with Rhys Edwards on her second full-length release sung entirely in the Cornish-language.
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264.
Irisiri
by Eartheater
June 8, 2018
The third full-length release for the Queens-based experimental artist Alexandra Drewchin features guest appearances by Moor Mother and Odwalla1221.
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265.
African Scream Contest, Vol. 2
by Various Artists
June 1, 2018
Ten years after the first compilation of Afro-funk from Benin, Samy Ben Redjeb returns with 14 tracks that span the years between 1963 and 1980.
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266.
Bellowing Sun
by Mind Over Mirrors
April 6, 2018
The latest full-length release for Jaime Fennelly's solo project was originally Commissioned by the  Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.
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267.
Broken Politics
by Neneh Cherry
October 19, 2018
The fifth full-length solo studio release for the pop singer-songwriter was produced by Four Tet.
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268.
True Meanings
by Paul Weller
September 14, 2018
The 14th full-length solo studio release for British singer-songwriter was recorded in just over three weeks and features contributions from Rod Argent, Martin Carthy, Erland Cooper, Connor O’Brien, and Danny Thompson.
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269.
Shelly's on Zenn-La
by Oliver Coates
September 7, 2018
The third full-length solo release for the British cellist and producer features guest appearances from Chrysanthemum Bear, Malibu and Kathryn Williams.
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270.
Lala Belu
by Hailu Mergia
February 23, 2018
The first new release in 15 years for the Ethiopian keyboard and accordion player features contributions from Tony Buck and Mike Majkowski.
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271.
Angels of Death
by Jennifer Castle
May 18, 2018
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was written in a 19th century church near Lake Erie.
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272.
Onion
by Shannon and the Clams
February 16, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the Oakland, California quartet was produced by the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
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273.
Bark Your Head Off, Dog
by Hop Along
April 6, 2018
The third full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock band led by Frances Quinlan was self-produced and recorded.
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274.
13 Rivers
by Richard Thompson
September 14, 2018
The latest full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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275.
Shades
by Vera Sola
December 7, 2018
The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in St. Louis.
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276.
Ouch
by Nicholas Krgovich
October 26, 2018
The latest release for the Canadian indie pop artist was influenced by a breakup in the spring of 2017.
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277.
The Drought
by Puce Mary
October 19, 2018
This is the first full-length release on the PAN label for the Danish experimental artist Frederikke Hoffmeier as Puce Mary.
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278.
Dime Trap
by T.I.
October 5, 2018
The 10th full-length release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Sam Hook, Jeezy, London Jae, Meek Mill, Victoria Monét, Swizz Beatz, Teyana Taylor, Watch the Duck, YFN Lucci, Yo Gotti, and Young Thug.
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279.
Mother of My Children
by Black Belt Eagle Scout
September 14, 2018
The debut solo release for the Washington-state-based singer-songwriter Katherine Paul was written after a death of a friend and the end of a relationship.
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280.
This Behavior
by Adult.
September 7, 2018
The seventh full-length release for Detroit electronic duo of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller was recorded in the winter in a Michigan cabin in the woods.
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281.
Chains Are Broken
by The Devil Makes Three
August 24, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Americana band was produced by Ted Hutt and is its first with touring drummer Stefan Amidon.
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282.
Old Rockhounds Never Die
by Odetta Hartman
August 17, 2018
The second full-length release for the New York experimental singer-songwriter was produced by Jack Inslee.
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283.
Born Again in the Voltage
by Caterina Barbieri
August 10, 2018
The second full-length release for the Italian Berlin-based synth artist features a cello played by Antonello Manzo and her own vocals.
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284.
Automata II
by Between the Buried and Me
July 13, 2018
The second part of a two-part concept album from the North Carolina prog-metal band.
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285.
Lower East Suite, Pt. 3
by Onyx Collective
June 15, 2018
The debut full-length release for the New York City jazz band was inspired by its own challenges of finding and keeping practice space in the Big Apple.
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286.
Dock of the Bay Sessions
by Otis Redding
May 18, 2018
The 12-song collection features songs recorded by the soul singer for an album that was never completed due to his death in a plane crash in December 10, 1967.
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287.
Mien
by Mien
April 6, 2018
This is the debut full-length release for the neo-psych band that includes Elephant Stone's Rishi Dhir, The Horrors' Tom Furse, The Black Angels' Alex Maas, and The Earlies' John Mark Lapham.
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288.
Dead Magic
by Anna von Hausswolff
March 2, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter features a 20th century pipe organ and was produced by Randall Dunn.
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289.
By the Way I Forgive You
by Brandi Carlile
February 16, 2018
The sixth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings.
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290.
Damned Devotion
by Joan as Police Woman
February 9, 2018
The fifth full-length release for Joan Wasser was produced with Thomas Bartlett and Parker Kindred.
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291.
Open Here
by Field Music
February 2, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the British alternative rock band features contributions from Liz Corney, Ed Cross, Simon Dennis, Pete Fraser, Sarah Hayes, Ele Leckie, Jo Montgomery, and Chrissie Slater.
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292.
Konoyo
by Tim Hecker
September 28, 2018
The experimental electronic composer collaborated with gagaku ensemble Tokyo Gakuso on his ninth full-length release.
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293.
American Dollar Bill - Keep Facing Sideways, You're Too Hideous To Look at Face On
by Sumac
February 23, 2018
The collaboration between Keiji Haino and Sumac was recorded during improvised sessions.
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294.
Blueprint
by Alice Bag
March 23, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the punk artist features contributions from Bikini Kill/The Julie Ruin's Kathleen Hanna, Les Butcherettes' Teri Gender Bender, Bratmobile's Allison Wolfe, and Francisca Valenzuela.
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295.
Ecce Homo
by Ipek Gorgun
September 7, 2018
The second full-length release for the Turkish electronic composer was self-recorded and mixed.
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296.
Young & Dangerous
by The Struts
October 26, 2018
The second full-length release for the British rock band features a guest appearance from Kesha and was produced by Butch Walker and Sam Hollander.
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297.
Universalists
by Yonatan Gat
May 4, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the ex-Monotonix guitarist features guest appearances from the Eastern Medicine Singers.
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298.
Slowly Paradise
by Eric Chenaux
March 9, 2018
The sixth full-length solo release for the Canadian guitarist was recorded in Paris and was produced with Cyril Harrison.
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299.
I Am > I Was
by 21 Savage
December 21, 2018
The second full-length release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from Childish Gambino, Gunna, Lil Baby, Offset, Post Malone, Project Pat, ScHoolboy Q, Young Nudy, and City Girls' Yung Miami.
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