Album Releases by User Score
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201.
Brightly Painted One
by Tiny Ruins
May 5, 2014
The second full-length release for the indie folk trio led by Hollie Fullbrook was recorded with Tom Healy.
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In Each and Every One
by Polar Bear
April 1, 2014
This is the fifth full-length release for the experimental jazz band led by Sebastian Rochford.
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203.
Bad Self Portraits
by Lake Street Dive
February 18, 2014
The Brooklyn-based band formed by former students at the New England Conservatory releases its second full-length studio album.
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204.
Lose
by Cymbals Eat Guitars
August 26, 2014
The third full-length release for the New York indie rock band led by Joseph D'Agostino was produced by John Agnello.
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In the Silence
by Ásgeir
February 4, 2014
The English-language version of the Icelandic singer-songwriter's debut release which went triple platinum in his native country was translated by John Grant.
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Post Tropical
by James Vincent McMorrow
January 14, 2014
The second full-length release from the Irish singer-songwriter was self-produced and recorded in the US.
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207.
Cellardyke Recording and Wassailing Society
by James Yorkston
August 19, 2014
The latest release from the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced by Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor and features contributions from such artists as KT Tunstall, The Pictish Trail, Hot Chip drummer Rob Smoughton, Fimber Bravo, Jon Thorne, and Emma Smith.
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208.
Until the Colours Run
by Lanterns on the Lake
January 14, 2014
This is the second release for the British symphonic rock five-piece (Adam and Brendan Sykes left the group in 2012).
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209.
Nothing Important
by Richard Dawson
November 11, 2014
The second full-length release for the British indie folk artist features two tracks over 15 minutes long.
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210.
Vermont
by Vermont
March 18, 2014
The debut release of the collaboration between German electronic artists Marcus Wargull and Danilo Plessow features guest appearances from Jaki Liebezeit of Can and Dominik Von Senger.
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211.
P.T.S.D.: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
by Pharoahe Monch
April 15, 2014
The fourth solo release for the New York rapper is a concept album influenced by his own experience with depression and features guest appearances from Black Thought, dEnAuN, Talib Kweli, and The Stepkids.
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212.
Old Fears
by School of Language
April 8, 2014
Field Music's David Brewis releases his first album under his solo project School Of Language since 2008's Sea from Shore.
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213.
Deep Fantasy
by White Lung
June 17, 2014
The third full-length release for the Canadian punk rock band was produced by Jesse Gander.
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214.
Nobody's Smiling
by Common
July 22, 2014
The 10th full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper was produced by No I.D. and features guest appearances Jhené Aiko, Snoh Aalegra, Big Sean, Elijah Blake, Cocaine 80's, Dreezy, Lil Herb, and Malik Yusef.
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215.
Alvvays
by Alvvays
July 22, 2014
The debut release for the Canadian five-piece indie pop band that includes Molly Rankin, daughter of Rankin Family member John Morris; former Two Hours Traffic member Alec O'Hanley; and Danks drummer Phil MacIsaac was produced by Chad VanGaalen.
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216.
No Time
by Soft Walls
July 29, 2014
This is the second solo release for the solo music project from Cold Pumas/Faux Discx member Dan Reeves.
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217.
Strange Friend
by The Phantom Band
July 22, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Scottish six-piece indie group.
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218.
While You Were Sleeping
by José James
June 10, 2014
The fifth studio release for the singer-songwriter sees the addition of influences from rock music to his jazz, R&B, and soul sounds.
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219.
Psychic 9-5 Club
by HTRK
April 1, 2014
The first release for the Australian group since the death of founding member Sean Stewart in 2010 returns as as a duo with Nigel Yang and Jonnine Standish.
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220.
Shrink Dust
by Chad VanGaalen
April 29, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian is self-described as his country album.
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221.
Where Shine New Lights
by Tara Jane O'Neil
January 28, 2014
The seventh solo release for the former Rodan bassist is her first on the Kranky label.
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222.
Hendra
by Ben Watt
April 29, 2014
The first solo release for the co-founder of Everything But the Girl since 1983's North Marine Drive features contributions from Bernard Butler, David Gilmour, and Tracey Thorn.
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223.
Burnt Offering
by The Budos Band
October 21, 2014
Produced by guitarist Thomas Brenneck, the fourth release for the New York-based funk band sees influences from psychedelia and metal music.
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224.
The Nihilist
by Liam Finn
May 6, 2014
The third full-length solo release for the son of Crowded House's Neil Finn was recorded in Brooklyn.
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225.
The Night is Young
by The 2 Bears
October 13, 2014
The second full-length release for the duo of Joe Goddard and Raf Rundell includes guest appearances from Sbussio and Kwaito icon Senyaka.
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226.
Toujours
by Sabina
February 18, 2014
The debut solo release for Brazilian Girls' Sabina Sciubba was produced with Frederik Rubens.
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227.
Supernova
by Ray LaMontagne
April 29, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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228.
Seeds
by TV on the Radio
November 17, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock band is its first since the death of bassist Gerald Smith and was produced by guitarist David Sitek.
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229.
Phantom Radio
by Mark Lanegan Band
October 21, 2014
The ninth full-length studio release from the ex-Screaming Trees singer was produced by Alain Johannes and features contributions from Duke Garwood, Sietse van Gorkom, and Shelley Brien.
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230.
Tremors
by Sohn
April 8, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for Vienna-based British electronic producer Christopher Taylor.
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231.
Let's Cry and Do Pushups at the Same Time
by Torn Hawk
November 11, 2014
This is the second full-length release for Brooklyn producer Luke Wyatt as Torn Hawk.
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232.
Once More 'Round the Sun
by Mastodon
June 24, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the Grammy-nominated hard rock quartet was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
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233.
Terrestrials
by Ulver
February 4, 2014
The three tracks from the collaboration between Sunn O))) and Ulver was recorded over one night in 2008.
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234.
Absolutely Free
by Absolutely Free
October 14, 2014
With influences of psychedelic and Krautrock, the debut full-length release for the Canadian trio that includes former members of DD/MM/YYYY was produced by Mike Haliechuk.
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235.
English Oceans
by Drive-By Truckers
March 4, 2014
Produced by David Barbe, the 10th studio release for the alt-country band features six songs written by Mike Cooley and takes over the microphone for one track.
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236.
Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra
January 21, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the often described Canadian post-rock five piece band includes influences from blues, garage, and metal music.
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237.
Strong Feelings
by Doug Paisley
January 21, 2014
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was recorded in Toronto with a band that included Gary Craig, Bazil Donovan, Robbie Grunwald, Garth Hudson, Emmett Kelly, and Mary Margaret O'Hara.
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238.
That's Harakiri
by Sd Laika
April 29, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for Milwaukee-based grime producer Peter Runge.
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239.
Earth Suck
by Oozing Wound
October 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the Chicago metal band was recorded by Matt Russell.
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240.
Mean Love
by Sinkane
September 2, 2014
The fourth release for Ahmed Gallab expands his African-influenced soul sound with aspects of country, pop, and reggae music.
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241.
Mandatory Fun
by Weird Al Yankovic
July 15, 2014
The latest release for the musical humorist "Weird Al" Yankovic features parodies of songs sung by Iggy Azalea, Imagine Dragons, Lorde, Robin Thicke, and Pharrell Williams.
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242.
Guilty of Everything
by Nothing
March 4, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Philadelphia band led by Domenic Palermo was produced by Jeff Zeigler.
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243.
Most Messed Up
by Old 97's
April 29, 2014
Produced by Salim Nourallah, the 11th release for the alt-country band led by Rhett Miller features guest appearances from Tommy Stinson and Jon Rauhouse.
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244.
Ryan Adams
by Ryan Adams
September 9, 2014
The 14th solo studio release for the rock singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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245.
Hard Boiled Soft Boiled
by Odonis Odonis
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the Canadian band led by Dean Tzenos was produced by Colin Stewart.
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246.
The Voyager
by Jenny Lewis
July 29, 2014
The first solo release for the former Rilo Kiley frontwoman in six years was produced by Ryan Adams and Mike Viola.
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247.
Broke With Expensive Taste
by Azealia Banks
November 6, 2014
Originally set to be released in 2012, the debut full-length studio album from the New York rapper surfaces as a digital release.
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248.
The Breaks
by Martin Carr
September 30, 2014
This is the second solo release for the Boo Radleys' guitarist/songwriter under his real name.
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249.
Negative Qualities
by Single Mothers
October 7, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian-based punk band led by Drew Thomson.
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250.
Sylvan Esso
by Sylvan Esso
May 13, 2014
This is the debut full-length folk-influenced electronic release from the North Carolina duo of Mountain Men's Amelia Meath and Megafaun's Nick Sanborn.
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Royal Blood
by Royal Blood
August 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British rock duo of Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher was produced with Tom Dalgety.
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252.
The Ghosts of Then & Now
by Illum Sphere
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for Ryan Hunn as Illum Sphere features guest appearances from such artists as Shigeto, Shadowbox, and Mai Nestor of Facit.
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253.
The Phoenix
by Fhloston Paradigm
July 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for King Britt as Fhloston Paradigm combines electronic music with science fiction movie soundtrack elements.
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254.
At War with Reality
by At the Gates
October 28, 2014
The Swedish death metal band releases its first studio album since 1995's Slaughter Of The Soul.
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255.
Wildest Dreams
by Wildest Dreams
July 29, 2014
The debut release from the psychedelic rock band led by Harvey W. Bassett (aka DJ Harvey) with three members of Orgone: Dan Hastie, Ethan Phillips, and Sergio Rios.
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256.
The Gloaming
by The Gloaming
January 21, 2014
This is the debut Irish folk-influenced release for the collaboration from Martin Hayes, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman, Iarla Ó Lionaird, Dennis Cahill and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.
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257.
Eyehategod
by Eyehategod
May 27, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Orleans hardcore band is the final album with drummer Joey LaCaze, who passed away in August of 2013.
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258.
Haven't Got the Blues (Yet)
by Loudon Wainwright III
September 9, 2014
The 26th release for the singer-songwriter was produced by David Mansfield and features Aofie O’Donovan as well as Loudon's daughter Martha Wainwright on backing vocals.
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259.
Soft Friday
by Coves
September 2, 2014
This is the debut full-length release from the British duo of Beck Wood and John Ridgard.
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260.
Gamel
by OOIOO
July 1, 2014
The seventh release for the Japanese experimental group was inspired by the Javanese style of gamelan.
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261.
Nabuma Rubberband
by Little Dragon
May 13, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish synthpop band includes a track co-written with Dave of De La Soul.
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262.
Zaba
by Glass Animals
June 10, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British quartet led by David Bayley was self-produced by Bayley.
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263.
Metropole
by The Lawrence Arms
January 28, 2014
The first release in eight years for the Chicago-based punk trio was co-produced with Matt Allison.
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264.
Everybody Down
by Kate Tempest
May 20, 2014
The British poet's debut solo rap release was produced by Dan Carey.
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265.
Cheatahs
by Cheatahs
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for the London-based band led by Nathan Hewitt was self-produced.
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266.
Songs
by Deptford Goth
November 4, 2014
The second full-length release for Daniel Woolhouse sees more emphasis on his vocals.
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267.
Liminal
by The Acid
July 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the trio of DJ Adam Freeland, Steve Nalepa, and Ry X features sounds and influences from bass, field recordings, rock, and pop music.
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268.
If There's a Hell Below
by Black Milk
October 28, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artist as Blu, Bun B, Random Axe, and Pete Rock.
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269.
Long in the Tooth
by Billy Joe Shaver
August 5, 2014
The first release in six years for the country artist features a guest appearance from Willie Nelson.
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Turning [Live]
by Antony and the Johnsons
November 11, 2014
In 2006, Antony Hegarty and filmmaker Charles Atlas worked on creating a performance piece exploring femininity and identity that evolved into a concert tour with an orchestra. The tour was recorded and resulted in Turning, a documentary by Charles Atlas as well as a live album of the band's performance in 2006 at London's Barbican.
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271.
Oblation
by Floor
April 29, 2014
Mixed by Converge's Kurt Ballou, the Miami doom/sludge band returns with its first release since they disbanded in 2003.
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272.
Keep You
by Pianos Become the Teeth
October 27, 2014
The third full-length release from the Baltimore screamo band led by Kyle Durfey was produced by Will Yip.
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273.
Gist Is
by Adult Jazz
August 5, 2014
The debut release for the British alternative quartet led by Harry Burgess was produced by Tom Howe.
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274.
Hypnotic Eye
by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
July 29, 2014
The 13th studio release for Tom Petty with the Heartbreakers is said to be a return to straight up rock'n'roll and was produced by Petty, Mike Campbell, and Ryan Ulyate.
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275.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Pt. 1
by Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
November 17, 2014
Curated by Lorde (who also sings on four songs), the soundtrack to the third film of the Hunger Games franchise includes songs from Bat For Lashes, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij, Charli XCX, The Chemical Brothers, Chvrches, Ariana Grande, Haim, Grace Jones, Duran Duran's Simon LeBon, Major Lazer, Miguel, Pusha T, Q-Tip, Raury, Stromae, Tinashe, Tove Lo, and xoV.
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276.
.5: The Gray Chapter
by Slipknot
October 21, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the heavy metal band is its first since the departure of drummer Joey Jordison at the end of 2013 and the death bassist Paul Gray in 2010.
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277.
Night Surfer
by Chuck Prophet
September 23, 2014
The 13th full-length release for the San Francisco singer-songwriter features contributions from Peter Buck and Bill Rieflin.
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278.
Red Beans and Weiss
by Chuck E. Weiss
April 15, 2014
The first release in eight years for the Los Angeles blues rock artist was executive produced by Johnny Depp and Tom Waits.
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279.
La Isla Bonita
by Deerhoof
November 4, 2014
The 12th studio release for the San Francisco alternative rock band was recorded live in guitarist Ed Rodriguez's basement and was produced by Nick Sylvester.
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280.
Liberation!
by Peter Matthew Bauer
June 24, 2014
The debut solo release for the former member of The Walkmen was inspired by religious/mythological ideas and his childhood living in ashrams.
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281.
Unrepentant Geraldines
by Tori Amos
May 13, 2014
The 14th studio release for the singer-songwriter is said to be a return to her piano-centric alternative pop/rock sound.
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282.
Motivational Jumpsuit
by Guided by Voices
February 18, 2014
The fifth release since the Robert Pollard-led band reformed in 2010 is its first without drummer Kevin Fennell.
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283.
Power
by Fryars
November 17, 2014
Producer-songwriter Benjamin Garrett's second release as Fryras was produced with Luke Smith.
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284.
Wooden Head
by The Proper Ornaments
July 8, 2014
The debut release for the indie pop quartet that includes Veronica Falls' James Hoare, Max Claps, Daniel Nellis, and Robert Syme was recorded on a reel-to-reel four track.
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285.
Abandoned City
by Hauschka
March 18, 2014
The song titles for the experimental German musician's second solo release was inspired by photos of vacant cities and was recorded in 10 days in his home studio.
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286.
Frozen Letter
by Spider Bags
August 5, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the North Carolina garage rock band led by Dan McGee features a guest appearance from Superchunk's Mac McCaughan.
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287.
Death After Life
by Thug Entrancer
February 11, 2014
This is the debut full-length techno release for Chicago-based producer Ryan McRyhew.
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288.
Celestite
by Wolves in the Throne Room
July 8, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the black metal duo is a five-track companion album to 2011's Celestial Lineage.
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289.
LP3
by Restorations
October 27, 2014
The third full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band was produced by Jonathan Low.
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290.
In a Dream
by The Juan MacLean
September 16, 2014
With the end of LCD Soundsystem, Nancy Whang becomes a full-time member of Juan Maclean's synth-pop project for the duo's third full-length studio release.
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291.
International
by Lust for Youth
June 10, 2014
Hannes Norrvide's project expands into a trio with the addition of Loke Rahbek and Malthe Fisher (who also produces the album) for its fourth full-length release.
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292.
I Never Learn
by Lykke Li
May 6, 2014
The third full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter was produced with Björn Yttling and Greg Kurstin.
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293.
Food
by Kelis
April 22, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the New York R&B singer was produced by Dave Sitek with guest appearances from CSS and Priscilla Ahn.
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294.
Everything Will Be Alright in the End
by Weezer
October 7, 2014
The ninth full-length studio release for the alternative rock quartet led by Rivers Cuomo was produced by Ric Ocasek.
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295.
Ritual in Repeat
by Tennis
September 9, 2014
The third full-length release for the Denver husband-and-wife indie pop duo features production from Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, Jim Eno of Spoon, and Richard Swift.
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296.
I Forget Where We Were
by Ben Howard
October 21, 2014
The follow-up to the British singer-songwriter's Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Chris Bond.
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297.
Unravelling
by We Were Promised Jetpacks
October 14, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the Scottish indie rock band was produced by Paul Savage.
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298.
El Pintor
by Interpol
September 9, 2014
Self-produced, the first release in four years for the New York rock band is also its first without bassist Carlos Dengler and features contributions from Secret Machines' Brandon Curtis, Jellyfish's Roger Joseph Manning, Jr., and Bon Iver's Rob Moose.
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299.
Impressions
by Music Go Music
August 19, 2014
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles pop trio comes five years after their 2009 debut, Expressions.
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