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	82 101. Human Performance by Parquet Courts April 8, 2016 The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn rock quartet was produced by the band's singer/guitarist Austin Brown. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.2
	82 102. Treasure House by Cat's Eyes June 3, 2016 This is the second full-length studio release for the British indie rock duo of Rachel Zeffira and Faris Badwan. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.6
	82 103. Honest Life by Courtney Marie Andrews August 19, 2016 The sixth full-length release for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter was self-produced. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 104. Third Law by Roly Porter January 22, 2016 This is the third full-length solo release for the London-based experimental electronic artist. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.3
	82 105. The Dreaming Room by Laura Mvula June 17, 2016 The second full-length release for the British artist features guest appearances from Nile Rodgers and Wretch 32. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5

	82 106. Epic Jammers and Fortunate Little Ditties by Bonnie "Prince" Billy March 18, 2016 This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Bitchin Bajas. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 107. Adore Life by Savages January 22, 2016 The second full-length release for the post-punk quartet was produced by Johnny Hostile. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.7
	82 108. Little Seeds by Shovels & Rope October 7, 2016 The fifth full-length release for the indie-folk husband-and-wife duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst was recorded at their home studio in South Carolina. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.3
	82 109. Furnaces by Ed Harcourt August 19, 2016 The seventh full-length release fore the British singer-songwriter was produced by Flood. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.4
	82 110. A Cosmic Rhythm with Each Stroke by Vijay Iyer March 25, 2016 The debut full-length release for the duet between Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith was produced by Manfred Eicher. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.5

	82 111. Real by Lydia Loveless August 19, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the alt-country singer-songwriter was produced by Joe Viers. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.8
	82 112. Dig in Deep by Bonnie Raitt February 26, 2016 The 20th studio release for the multiple Grammy-winning blues singer-songwriter was self-produced. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.5
	82 113. Front Row Seat to Earth by Weyes Blood October 21, 2016 The latest full-length release for singer-songwriter Natalie Mering was co-produced with Chris Cohen. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	82 114. Up to Anything by The Goon Sax March 18, 2016 This is the debut full-length release for the indie pop trio from Brisbane, Australia. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 115. Hold On! by The James Hunter Six February 5, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.4

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Highest of the Month

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Fabiana Palladino - Fabiana Palladino
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
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The Other Side - T-Bone Burnett
- Release Date: Apr 19, 2024
85
Hovvdy - Hovvdy
- Release Date: Apr 26, 2024
85
$10 Cowboy - Charley Crockett
- Release Date: Apr 26, 2024
84
Who Will You Believe - The Pernice Brothers
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024

Lowest of the Month

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Ramona - Grace Cummings
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
69
Hyperdrama - Justice
- Release Date: Apr 26, 2024
70
Forgiveness Is Yours - Fat White Family
- Release Date: Apr 26, 2024
75
Ohio Players - The Black Keys
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
76
One Deep River - Mark Knopfler
- Release Date: Apr 12, 2024

	82 116. The Dream Is Over by PUP May 27, 2016 The second full-length release for the Toronto punk band was recorded despite a diagnosis of a possible end of Stefan Babcock's singing career due to a hemorrhaging cyst on his vocal cords if he continued. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	81 117. False Readings On by Eluvium September 2, 2016 This is the eighth full-length studio release for Matthew Cooper under the name Eluvium. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.5
	81 118. The Midnight Sun by C Duncan October 14, 2016 The second full-length release for the Scottish artist was again self-recorded and produced. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.6
	81 119. Holy Ghost by Modern Baseball May 13, 2016 The third full-length release for the Philadelphia quartet features Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens splitting songwriting duties between themselves with production by Hop Along's Joe Reinhart. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.8
	81 120. Blank Face LP by ScHoolboy Q July 8, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, E-40, Jadakiss, Miguel, Candice Pillay, Lance Skiiiwalker, Vince Staples, SZA, Tha Dogg Pound, TF and Kanye West. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.4
	81 121. The Weight of These Wings by Miranda Lambert November 18, 2016 The 24-track release from the country singer-songwriter features songs co-written with Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Jack Ingram, Ashley Monroe, Josh Osborne, Liz Rose, and Foy Vance. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.6
	81 122. Bonito Generation by Kero Kero Bonito October 21, 2016 This is the debut full-length release for the London-based J-pop-influenced trio. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 123. Eric Bachmann by Eric Bachmann March 25, 2016 This is the second full-length solo release for the former frontman of Archers of Loaf and Crooked Fingers under his name. Metascore: 81 User Score: 4.9
	81 124. RR7349 by S U R V I V E September 30, 2016 Fresh off scoring Netflix's Stranger Things, Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon and the other three members of the Austin synth band return with its self-recorded second full-length album on new label, Relapse Records. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.8
	81 125. Take Me to the Alley by Gregory Porter May 6, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the soul-jazz singer-songwriter was produced by Kamau Kenyatta. Metascore: 81 User Score: 5.9
	81 126. Strands by Steve Hauschildt October 28, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the electronic artist was inspired by river moments and is "about cosmogony and creation/destruction myths." Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 127. Motion Graphics by Motion Graphics August 26, 2016 This is the debut release for the experimental electronic project of Joe Williams (who also releases albums under the name White Williams). Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 128. 99.9% by Kaytranada May 6, 2016 The debut full-length studio release for the Canadian electronic producer under the name Kaytranada (he has six credited under Kaytradamus) features guest appearances from such artists as AlunaGeorge, BadBadNotGood, Craig David, Little Dragon, Vic Mensa, Anderson .Paak, Phonte, and Syd tha Kyd. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 129. Potential by The Range March 25, 2016 The second full-length release for Brooklyn-based electronic producer James Hinton used vocal samples he found on YouTube. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.7
	81 130. Meet the Humans by Steve Mason February 26, 2016 The third solo release for the former Beta Band frontman was recorded with producer Craig Potter. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.5
	81 131. Guidance by Russian Circles August 5, 2016 The sixth full-length release for the Chicago instrumental rock trio was produced by Kurt Ballou. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.2
	81 132. Azel by Bombino April 1, 2016 The third studio release for the Tuareg artist features influences from reggae and rock music and was produced by Dave Longstreth. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.6
	81 133. Islah by Kevin Gates January 29, 2016 The debut full-length studio release for the Baton Rouge rapper features guest appearances from Jamie Foxx, Trey Songz, and Ty Dolla $ign on "Jam." Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.2
	81 134. Heart like a Levee by Hiss Golden Messenger October 7, 2016 The sixth full-length release for M.C. Taylor was self-produced with Bradley Cook. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.8
	81 135. Mangy Love by Cass McCombs August 26, 2016 The eighth full-length release for the California singer-songwriter features contributions from Angel Olsen and Blake Mills, with production by Rob Schnapf and Dan Horne. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.5
	81 136. Modern Country by William Tyler June 3, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was written mostly while staying in a cabin in Mississippi. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 137. Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future by Underworld March 18, 2016 The ninth full-length studio release for the British techno duo was co-produced with High Contrast. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.6
	81 138. Sorceress by Opeth September 30, 2016 The 12th full-length studio release for the Swedish prog metal band was produced by Tom Dalgety. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.7
	81 139. The Unborn Capitalist From Limbo by Cory Hanson November 11, 2016 This is the debut full-length solo release for the Wand frontman. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 140. Don't Let the Kids Win by Julia Jacklin October 7, 2016 The debut full-length release for the Australian singer-songwriter was recorded in New Zealand with producer Ben Edwards. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.9
	81 141. Unseen by The Handsome Family September 16, 2016 The 10th full-length studio release for the husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks features contributions from David Gutierrez, Alex McMahon, and Jason Toth. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.1
	81 142. GLA by Twin Atlantic September 9, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the Scottish alternative rock band was inspired by its hometown of Glasgow. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.0
	81 143. Eve by Thalia Zedek August 19, 2016 The sixth full-length studio release for the indie rock guitarist was recorded and mixed by Andy Hong. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 144. No Man's Sky: Music for an Infinite Universe [Original Video Game Soundtrack] by 65daysofstatic August 5, 2016 The soundtrack from the British post-rock band features six tracks of soundscapes along with 10 originals for the first-person survival video game released on Playstation 4 and Windows PC in August. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 145. Gore by Deftones April 8, 2016 The eight full-length studio release for the Sacramento alternative metal band features a guest appearance from Alice in Chain's Jerry Cantrell. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.0
	81 146. Distance Inbetween by The Coral March 4, 2016 The first full-length release in six years for the British rock band features Paul Molloy on guitar (filling in for Lee Southall) was produced with Richard Turvey. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.5
	81 147. The Glowing Man by Swans June 17, 2016 This is the fourth and final release for the Michael Gira-led experimental rock band's line-up that includes Christoph Hahn, Thor Harris, Christopher Pravdica, Phil Puleo, and Norman Westberg. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 148. You Can't Go Back if There's Nothing To Go Back To by Richmond Fontaine March 18, 2016 The final album from the Oregon alt-country band was produced by John Morgan Askew. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.5
	81 149. A Weird Exits by Thee Oh Sees August 12, 2016 The latest release for the garage rock band led by John Dwyer is its first with drummers Ryan Moutinho and Dan Rincon. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.9
	81 150. New View by Eleanor Friedberger January 22, 2016 The third full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Clemens Knieper and recorded live to tape in upstate New York. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.7
	80 151. The Wilderness by Explosions in the Sky April 1, 2016 This is the seventh full-length studio release and the first non-soundtrack album since 2011 for the Texan post-rock quartet. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.1
	80 152. Brilliant Sanity by Teleman April 8, 2016 The second full-length release for the British indie pop band was produced by Dan Carey. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.2
	80 153. Everybody's Heart Is Broken Now by Niki and the Dove April 22, 2016 This is the second full-length release for the Swedish pop duo of Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf. Metascore: 80 User Score: 6.9
	80 154. Retribution by Tanya Tagaq October 21, 2016 The fourth release for the Polaris Prize-winning Inuit throat-singer features a guest appearance from Shad. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.4
	80 155. KoKoro by El Perro del Mar September 16, 2016 The fifth full-length release for Sarah Assbring features influences from music and instruments from around the world including Africa, the guzheng (a Chinese string instrument) and the Japanese shakuhachi flute. Metascore: 80 User Score: 6.8
	80 156. Fool by Jameszoo May 13, 2016 The debut full-length release for the Dutch producer Mitchel van Dinther features contributions from such artists as Steve Kuhn, Thundercat, and Arthur Verocai. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.6
	80 157. Wyatt at the Coyote Palace by Kristin Hersh November 11, 2016 The 10th solo release for the Throwing Muses lead singer was released as a book of essays and stories. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 158. Heron Oblivion by Heron Oblivion March 4, 2016 The debut full-length release for the psychedelic folk rock band formed by Meg Baird, Ethan Miller, Noel Von Harmonson, and Charlie Saufley was recorded by Eric Bauer in San Francisco. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.0
	80 159. Bottomless Pit by Death Grips May 6, 2016 Released digitally, the instrumentals and vocals for the fifth full-length studio release for the Sacramental experimental hip-hop band was also released as a free download. A physical release of the entire album is scheduled for July. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.6
	80 160. Big Black Coat by Junior Boys February 5, 2016 The Canadian electronic pop duo of Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus return from a five-year break (they each worked on other solo projects) to release their fifth full-length release. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.8
	80 161. Changes by Charles Bradley April 1, 2016 The third full-length release for the soul singer discovered by Daptone founder Gabriel Roth features a cover of Black Sabbath's track. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.1
	80 162. Utopia Defeated by D.D. Dumbo October 14, 2016 The debut full-length release for Australian Oliver Hugh Perry was self-produced and recorded in London. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.9
	80 163. Cashmere by Swet Shop Boys October 14, 2016 The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Heems and Riz MC was produced by Redinho. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.2
	80 164. Ouroboros by Ray LaMontagne March 4, 2016 The sixth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Jim James of My Morning Jacket. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.8
	80 165. A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings by Beach Slang September 23, 2016 The second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia pop-punk band led by James Alex was produced by Dave Downham. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.1
	80 166. The Childhood of a Leader [OST] by Scott Walker August 19, 2016 The soundtrack to Brady Corbet's 2015 film that was inspired by a short story by Jean-Paul Sartre about the childhood of a future Fascist leader is the second film score for the avant-garde artist. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 167. Stay Gold by Butch Walker August 26, 2016 The eighth full-length solo studio release for the rock producer/singer-songwriter features a duet with Ashley Moore. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 168. The Disco's of Imhotep by Hieroglyphic Being August 5, 2016 This is the debut full-length solo studio release for Chicago house producer Jamal Moss. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 169. The Sun's Tirade by Isaiah Rashad September 2, 2016 The debut full-length studio release for the Tennessee rap artist features guest appearances from Deacon Blues, Kari Faux, Hugh Augustine, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, SiR, Syd the Kid, SZA, and Zacari. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.4
	80 170. 3001: A Laced Odyssey by Flatbush Zombies March 11, 2016 The debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn-based rap trio of Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice and Erick “The Architect” Elliott features guest appearances from Diamante and Anthony Flammia. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.9
	80 171. All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend by Aurora March 11, 2016 The Norwegian dark pop singer-songwriter worked with Odd Martin Skalnes and Magnus Skylstad on her debut full-length release. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	80 172. Snake Pit by Harvey Mandel November 18, 2016 The latest solo studio release for the blues-rock guitarist who played with such artists as Canned Heat, John Mayall, and the Rolling Stones, was recorded in two days. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 173. Fingers Crossed by Ian Hunter September 16, 2016 The latest release for the British rock singer-songwriter was co-produced with Andy York and features Dandy, a tribute to David Bowie. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.0
	80 174. Pretty Years by Cymbals Eat Guitars September 16, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the Staten Island rock band led by Joseph D'Agostino was produced by John Congleton. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.6
	80 175. Going Down in History by Waco Brothers February 26, 2016 The first studio release of original songs since 2005's Freedom And Weep from the Chicago alt-country band led by Jon Langford was produced by Mike Hagler. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 176. Night Thoughts by Suede January 22, 2016 The seventh full-length release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Ed Buller. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.1
	80 177. Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not by Dinosaur Jr. August 5, 2016 The 11th full-length release for the rock trio features nine songs written by J. Mascis and two by Lou Barlow. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.1
	80 178. Fading Lines by Amber Arcades June 3, 2016 The debut full-length release for the Dutch indie-pop singer was produced by Ben Greenberg. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	80 179. Yes Lawd! by NxWorries October 21, 2016 The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge features two tracks from their 2015 EP. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	80 180. Apricity by Syd Arthur October 21, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the British psychedelic rock band was produced by Jason Falkner. Metascore: 80 User Score: 6.8
	80 181. At Swim by Lisa Hannigan August 19, 2016 The third full-length solo release for the Irish singer-songwriter was produced with Aaron Dessner. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.6
	80 182. A Man Alive by Thao & the Get Down Stay Down March 4, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the San Francisco-based band was produced by Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.9
	80 183. Pillars of Ash by Black Tusk January 29, 2016 The fifth full-length release for the Savannah, Georgia-based sludge metal band is its final album with bassist Jonathan Athon, who died in a motorcycle accident in November 2014. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.3
	80 184. Golden Sings That Have Been Sung by Ryley Walker August 19, 2016 The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Wilco's Leroy Bach. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.0
	80 185. Big Baby D.R.A.M. by D.R.A.M. October 21, 2016 The debut full-length studio release for the rapper from Virginia features guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Lil Yachty, and Young Thug). Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.8
	80 186. Fever Dream by Ben Watt April 8, 2016 The third solo full-length release for the artist who was one half of Everything But the Girl features contributions from Bernard Butler, Martin Ditcham, and Rex Horan. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	80 187. Broken Knowz by Jay Daniel November 25, 2016 This is the debut full-length studio release for the Detroit techno producer. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	79 188. Fleeting by Glenn Jones March 18, 2016 The sixth solo release for the Cul de Sac guitarist was recorded by Laura Baird. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 189. Physicalist by Forma September 23, 2016 The third full-length release for the Brooklyn synth trio is its first with John Also Bennett and features acoustic instruments. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 190. Psi by patten September 16, 2016 Named after the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet, ψ, the third full-length release for the British experimental duo's album was inspired in part by industrial, club, '80s goth, pop, and British electronic music. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 191. The Ship by Brian Eno April 29, 2016 The latest solo release was inspired by the Titanic and features experiments with "three dimensional recording techniques." Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.7
	79 192. The Magic by Deerhoof June 24, 2016 The latest release for the experimental rock band was recorded in seven days in an abandoned office space in New Mexico. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.8
	79 193. Nothing's Real by Shura July 8, 2016 The debut full-length release for the British pop artist was produced with Greg Kurstin and Joel Pott. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	79 194. Daze by Brood Ma February 19, 2016 The third full-length release for the London-based electronic producer is his first on the Tri Angle label. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 195. Blisters in the Pit of My Heart by Martha July 1, 2016 The second full-length release for the British pop-punk band was produced by MJ from Hookworms. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 196. The Hope Six Demolition Project by PJ Harvey April 15, 2016 The ninth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was drawn from Harvey's travels to Kosovo, Afghanistan and Washington, D.C. Metascore: 79 User Score: 6.6
	79 197. Empire Builder by Laura Gibson April 1, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the Oregon singer-songwriter features contributions from Peter Broderick, Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Dave Depper, Alela Diane, Neko Case drummer Dan Hunt, and Nate Query of the Decemberists. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.7
	79 198. Cody by Joyce Manor October 7, 2016 The fourth full-length release for the California pop-punk band led by Barry Johnson was produced by Rob Schnapf. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.4
	79 199. Standards by Into It. Over It. March 11, 2016 The third full-length for the solo project of Chicago indie rock artist Evan Weiss was produced by John Vanderslice. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.3
	79 200. Astronaut Meets Appleman by King Creosote September 2, 2016 The latest release from the solo project of Kenny Anderson was recorded in Ireland, the Isle of Mull and in Glasgow with co-producer Paul Savage. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd

Album Releases by User Score

Human Performance

Treasure House

Honest Life

Third Law

The Dreaming Room

Epic Jammers and Fortunate Little Ditties

Adore Life

Little Seeds

Furnaces

A Cosmic Rhythm with Each Stroke

Real

Dig in Deep

Front Row Seat to Earth

Up to Anything

Hold On!

The Dream Is Over

False Readings On

The Midnight Sun

Holy Ghost

Blank Face LP

The Weight of These Wings

Bonito Generation

Eric Bachmann

RR7349

Take Me to the Alley

Strands

Motion Graphics

99.9%

Potential

Meet the Humans

Guidance

Azel

Islah

Heart like a Levee

Mangy Love

Modern Country

Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future

Sorceress

The Unborn Capitalist From Limbo

Don't Let the Kids Win

Unseen

GLA

Eve

No Man's Sky: Music for an Infinite Universe [Original Video Game Soundtrack]

Gore

Distance Inbetween

The Glowing Man

You Can't Go Back if There's Nothing To Go Back To

A Weird Exits

New View

The Wilderness

Brilliant Sanity

Everybody's Heart Is Broken Now

Retribution

KoKoro

Fool

Wyatt at the Coyote Palace

Heron Oblivion

Bottomless Pit

Big Black Coat

Changes

Utopia Defeated

Cashmere

Ouroboros

A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings

The Childhood of a Leader [OST]

Stay Gold

The Disco's of Imhotep

The Sun's Tirade

3001: A Laced Odyssey

All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend

Snake Pit

Fingers Crossed

Pretty Years

Going Down in History

Night Thoughts

Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not

Fading Lines

Yes Lawd!