Album Releases by User Score
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Sunbather
by Deafheaven
June 11, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the San Francisco-based black metal band formed by George Clarke and Kerry McCoy was produced by Jack Shirley.
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Jama Ko
by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
April 2, 2013
The third release for Bassekou Kouyate introduces a new group of ngoni players and was co-produced with Howard Bilerman.
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Spaces
by Nils Frahm
November 19, 2013
Described as a field recording, this latest release from the Berlin-based composer was recorded over two years at various locations with different methods including cassette recordings.
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Like a Rose
by Ashley Monroe
March 5, 2013
The second solo album for the Pistol Annies member includes songs co-written with such artists as Sally Barris, Guy Clark, Vince Gill, Lori McKenna, and Jon Randall.
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Same Trailer Different Park
by Kacey Musgraves
March 19, 2013
After three self-released albums, the country singer releases her first major label debut produced by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird.
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Memorial
by Russian Circles
October 29, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Chicago post-rock trio features a guest appearance from Chelsea Wolfe.
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Loud City Song
by Julia Holter
August 20, 2013
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles artist was influenced in part by the film "Gigi."
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The Graceless Age
by John Murry
April 9, 2013
Co-produced with Tim Mooney, the debut full-length release for the San Francisco-based, Mississippi-born singer-songwriter speaks of his struggle against dug addiction.
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M B V
by My Bloody Valentine
February 2, 2013
The long-awaited follow-up to My Bloody Valentine's 1991 classic shoegaze album Loveless was made available on its website.
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Southeastern
by Jason Isbell
June 11, 2013
Produced by David Cobb, the latest solo release for former Drive-By Truckers guitarist includes guest appearances by Kim Richey and his wife, Amanda Shires.
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Virgins
by Tim Hecker
October 15, 2013
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian experimental electronic producer was recorded live in Montreal, Reykjavik, and Seattle.
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Random Access Memories
by Daft Punk
May 21, 2013
The fourth studio release for the electronic duo features guest appearances by Julian Casablancas, Todd Edwards, Panda Bear, Paul Williams, and Pharrell Williams.
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Annie Up
by Pistol Annies
May 7, 2013
The second release for the country trio of Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley was produced by Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf, and Chuck Ainlay.
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Is Survived By
by Touché Amoré
September 24, 2013
The third full-length release for the five-piece hardcore band led by Jeremy Bolm was produced by Brad Wood.
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Innocence is Kinky
by Jenny Hval
May 14, 2013
Produced by John Parish, the Norwegian artist's latest release was influenced by a sound and light installation commissioned in 2011.
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Beautiful Africa
by Rokia Traoré
April 8, 2013
John Parish produced the Malian–born singer-songwriter's fifth release featuring songs sung in English, French, and Bambara.
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Gone Away Backward
by Robbie Fulks
August 27, 2013
The 11th release for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini.
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From the Sea to the Land Beyond [OST]
by British Sea Power
December 2, 2013
The indie band reworked some of its songs for the soundtrack to the Penny Woolcock's film about the history of the British coastline.
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The Blackest Beautiful
by Letlive
July 9, 2013
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based post-hardcore quartet was self-produced by the band with Kit Walters.
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Minute by Minute
by The James Hunter Six
February 26, 2013
The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.
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Without a Net
by Wayne Shorter
February 5, 2013
The third live release from the Wayne Shorter Quartet was recorded during the group's 2011 tour.
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Run the Jewels
by Killer Mike
June 26, 2013
El-P and Killer Mike's latest collaboration was released as a free download features guest appearances from Big Boi, Prince Paul, and Until The Ribbon Breaks.
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Once I Was an Eagle
by Laura Marling
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.
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In Time
by The Mavericks
February 26, 2013
This is the first release in nearly ten years from the country rock band from Miami.
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Acid Rap
by Chance the Rapper
April 30, 2013
The second mixtape for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, BJ The Chicago Kid, and Childish Gambino.
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Haw
by Hiss Golden Messenger
April 2, 2013
The fourth release for the band led by M.C. Taylor and Scott Hirsch, features contributions from such artists as The Black Twig Pickers’ Nathan Bowles, Megafaun’s Phil Cook, and William Tyler.
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Shaking the Habitual
by The Knife
April 9, 2013
The fourth studio release for the Swedish electronic duo includes a 19-minute track.
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Impossible Truth
by William Tyler
March 19, 2013
The second solo full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was was produced by Mark Nevers.
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My Favorite Picture of You
by Guy Clark
July 23, 2013
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter includes songs co-written with Shawn Camp, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, and Chris Stapleton.
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American Kid
by Patty Griffin
May 7, 2013
Co-produced with Craig Ross, the mostly acoustic release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by her father, who passed away in 2009.
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Muchacho
by Phosphorescent
March 19, 2013
The sixth release for Matthew Houck as Phosphorescent was written in Brooklyn and Mexico after his 18-month tour for 2010's Here's To Taking It Easy.
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Wrongdoers
by Norma Jean
August 6, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the metalcore band led by Chris Day and Cory Brandan is its first with three new members: John Finnegan, Jeff Hickey, and Clayton Holyoak (replacing Jake Schultz, Scottie H. Henry, and Chris Raines/Matt Marquez).
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Vertikal
by Cult of Luna
January 29, 2013
The sixth full-length release from the Swedish metal band was inspired by Fritz Lang's film, Metropolis.
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Tomorrow's Harvest
by Boards of Canada
June 11, 2013
This is the first full-length release in eight years for the Scottish electronic duo of Marcus Eoin and Mike Sandison.
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Beyoncé
by Beyoncé
December 13, 2013
The fifth full-length record for the R&B pop singer was a surprise iTunes release, with a short film accompanying each track.
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Light Up Gold
by Parquet Courts
January 15, 2013
This is the debut full-length release on What's Your Rupture? for the Brooklyn-based rock quartet from Texas.
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Love's Crushing Diamond
by Mutual Benefit
December 3, 2013
The debut full-length release for solo project for Brooklyn-based Jordan Lee was recorded while the singer-songwriter toured across the US.
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Divided & United: Songs of the Civil War
by Various Artists
November 5, 2013
Randall Poster produced the two-disc set that includes artists such as Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Joe Henry, Del McCoury, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dolly Parton, Pokey Lafarge, Shovels & Rope, Chris Thile, and Lee Ann Womack interpreting Civil War songs.
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Sister Faith
by Coliseum
April 30, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Kentucky noise-rock trio was produced by J. Robbins.
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Trouble Will Find Me
by The National
May 21, 2013
The sixth studio release for the Brooklyn indie rock quintet features guest appearances from Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, and Sharon Van Ette.
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Excavation
by The Haxan Cloak
April 16, 2013
Bobby Krlic's second full-length release as The Haxan Cloak was influenced by electronic music.
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Yeezus
by Kanye West
June 18, 2013
Chief Keef, Daft Punk, Frank Ocean, Kid Cudi, King L, Rick Rubin, RZA, and Justin Vernon are some of the producers and artists the rapper worked with on his sixth solo release influenced by such genres as industrial, new wave, and Chicago house music.
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MCII
by Mikal Cronin
May 7, 2013
The second release for the San Francisco-based rock singer features K. Dylan Edrich and Ty Segall as guest musicians.
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Nomad
by Bombino
April 2, 2013
The second solo release for Tuareg guitarist-singer Omara “Bombino” Moctar was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
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The Worse Things Get, the Harder I Fight, the Harder I Fight, the More I Love You
by Neko Case
September 3, 2013
The sixth full-length release includes guest appearances from Howe Gelb, Mudhoney's Steve Turner, Visqueen, M. Ward as well as members of Calexico, Los Lobos, My Morning Jacket, the New Pornographers, was produced by Tucker Martine.
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Electric
by Pet Shop Boys
July 16, 2013
The 12th full-length studio album for the electronic pop duo is the first release on the Pet Shop Boys' own label.
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Modern Vampires of the City
by Vampire Weekend
May 14, 2013
Co-produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and band member Rostam Batmanglij, the third full-length release from the indie rock quartet was inspired by New York City.
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Dream River
by Bill Callahan
September 17, 2013
The singer-songwriter's fourth studio release under his real name [he previously recorded under the name Smog] was recorded in Austin Texas.
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Man and Myth
by Roy Harper
September 23, 2013
The first new studio release in over 13 years for the British folk singer-songwriter includes a guest appearance by Pete Townsend on guitar.
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Meir
by Kvelertak
March 26, 2013
The second full-length release for the Norwegian hard rock/metal band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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Target Earth
by Voivod
January 22, 2013
The 13th release for the Montreal metal band is the first new guitarist Daniel Mongrain, who replaced the late Denis "Piggy" D'Amour's and the return of bassist Jean-Yves Thériault.
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Old
by Danny Brown
October 8, 2013
The third full-length release for the Detroit rapper features Ab-Soul, A$AP Rocky, Charli XCX, Freddie Gibbs, Purity Ring, Schoolboy Q, Scrufizzer, and Zelooperz as guests.
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I Hate Music
by Superchunk
August 20, 2013
The tenth full-length studio release for the North Carolina Alternative rock band led by Mac McCaughan is said to be a darker album than 2010's Majesty Shredding.
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Silver Bell
by Patty Griffin
October 8, 2013
Originally recorded in 2000 for A&M Records, the "lost" album (including "Top of the World" and "Truth #2" covered by the Dixie Chicks on its 2002's release) is newly mixed by Glyn Johns and features Emmylou Harris on "Truth #2".
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Amygdala
by DJ Koze
April 2, 2013
The first solo releases in nine years from electronic producer Stefan Kozalla features guest appearances from Caribou, Apparat, Hildegard Knef, Matthew Dear, Ada, Milosh, and Dirk von Lotzow.
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No Answer: Lower Floors
by Wolf Eyes
April 9, 2013
The latest release for the Michigan noise rock band includes contributions from former members Aaron Dilloway, Mike Connelly, and new guitarist James Baljo.
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Apocalypse
by Thundercat
July 9, 2013
Bassist Stephen Bruner collaborated with Flying Lotus on his second release infused by jazz, soul, and electronic music elements as Thundercat.
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Centralia
by Mountains
January 22, 2013
The sixth release of acoustic instrumentation and electronics for the Brooklyn-based duo was self-recorded, edited, and mixed.
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Chatma
by Tamikrest
October 1, 2013
The third release for the Malian Tuareg group features former Tinariwen's singer Wonou Walet Sidati.
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Circumambulation
by True Widow
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the Texas self-described-"stone gaze" trio was produced by Matt Pence and is its first on the Relapse label.
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Slave Vows
by The Icarus Line
August 6, 2013
The fifth full-length release from the Los Angeles post-hardcore band led by Joe Cardamone is the first with new drummer Ben Hallett.
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How to Stop Your Brain in an Accident
by Future of the Left
October 21, 2013
The fourth studio release for the Welsh alternative rock band was funded by fan donations through PledgeMusic.
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Drone Logic
by Daniel Avery
October 7, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British techno producer includes influences from acid house, drone, IDM, and shoegaze music.
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Bubblegum
by Kevin Devine
October 15, 2013
One of two Kickstarter-funded releases [Bulldozer was also released on the same day] for the Brooklyn indie rock singer includes his backing band, The Goddamn Band and was produced by Brand New's Jesse Lacey.
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I'm a Dreamer
by Josephine Foster
November 12, 2013
Produced by Andrija Tokic, the latest release for the Colorado singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville with Micah Hulscher, Victor Herrero, Tommy Perkinson, and Chris Scruggs.
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The Electric Lady
by Janelle Monáe
September 10, 2013
The second release for the Atlanta R&B singer continues the story of her alter-ego Cindi Mayweather with guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Big Boi, Cee Lo Green, Solange Knowles, Miguel, Prince, and Esperanza Spalding.
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...Like Clockwork
by Queens of the Stone Age
June 4, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the Josh Homme-led rock band includes Dave Grohl on drums as well as guest vocals from Brody Dalle, Alain Johannes, Elton John, Mark Lanegan, Trent Reznor, Jake Shears, Alex Turner, and former bassist Nick Oliveri.
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Nothing Violates This Nature
by All Pigs Must Die
July 23, 2013
The second full-length release for the Massachusetts hardcore band including members of Bloodhorse, Converge, and The Hope Conspiracy was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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Floating Coffin
by Thee Oh Sees
April 16, 2013
The latest release from the San Francisco rock band led by John Dwyer is its first on the Castle Face label.
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Immunity
by Jon Hopkins
June 4, 2013
The fourth solo release for the electronic artist/producer includes a guest appearance by King Creosote.
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A Love Surreal
by Bilal
February 26, 2013
Pianist Robert Glasper guests on the Philadelphia singer's jazz, soul, and funk-infused third full-length studio album.
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Fade
by Yo La Tengo
January 15, 2013
Tortoise's John McEntire takes over as producer from Roger Moutenot (who worked on the band's releases since 1993) on the 13th release from the New Jersey indie rock trio.
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Ripely Pine
by Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
February 19, 2013
The songs for Aly Spaltro's debut full-length were written over a four year period while working at Bart's & Greg's DVD Explosion in Brunswick, Maine.
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Doris
by Earl Sweatshirt
August 20, 2013
The debut solo studio release for the Odd Future rapper includes guest appearances from such guests as Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, RZA, Vince Staples, and Tyler, The Creator.
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Pale Green Ghosts
by John Grant
May 14, 2013
Produced with Biggi Veira, the synth-pop second release for the former Czars singer includes guest vocals from Sinead O’Connor.
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Honeys
by Pissed Jeans
February 12, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the Pennsylvania noise rock band was produced by Alex Newport.
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Time Off
by Steve Gunn
June 18, 2013
Gunn Truscinski and Justin Tripp join the New York guitarist, who previously worked with Meg Baird, the Magik Markers, and Kurt Vile, on his fourth solo release.
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Silence Yourself
by Savages
May 7, 2013
The debut full-length release for the all-female British post-punk quartet was produced by Johnny Hostile and Rodaidh McDonald.
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Overgrown
by James Blake
April 9, 2013
The second release for the British electronic artist includes a track produced by Brian Eno and another track with RZA as a guest performer.
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Wakin on a Pretty Daze
by Kurt Vile
April 9, 2013
The fifth release for the Philadelphia singer-guitarist was produced by John Agnello.
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Wild Light
by 65daysofstatic
October 29, 2013
This is the sixth studio release for the instrumental British post-rock band.
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Dig Thy Savage Soul
by Barrence Whitfield & the Savages
August 13, 2013
The second release since the reformation of the rock and R&B band (with new drummer Andy Jody and saxophonist Tom Quartulli) in 2010, is its first on the Bloodshot label.
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Pain Is Beauty
by Chelsea Wolfe
September 3, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the experimental California singer-songwriter was produced with Ben Chisholm.
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Stitches
by Califone
September 3, 2013
The seventh release for the indie experimental rock band led by Tim Rutili was recorded in Arizona, California, and Texas.
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Sempiternal
by Bring Me the Horizon
April 2, 2013
The fourth release for the British metalcore band was produced by Terry Date and is its first with Worship's Jordan Fish.
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About Farewell
by Alela Diane
July 30, 2013
The folk singer-songwriter's divorce from Tom Bevitori was an influence on the John Askew-produced fourth full-length release.
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The Next Day
by David Bowie
March 12, 2013
In the works for over two years with producer Tony Visconti, this is the first new studio release from David Bowie in ten years.
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Siberia
by Polvo
October 1, 2013
The second release for the North Carolina indie rock band since they reunited in 2007 is its sixth full-length album.
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John Wizards
by John Wizards
September 3, 2013
The full-length release for the South African duo of Emmanuel Nzaramba and producer John Withers includes influences from African, electronic, R&B, reggae, and soul music.
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AM
by Arctic Monkeys
September 10, 2013
Produced by James Ford and Ross Orton, the fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock band includes guest appearances by Josh Homme, Bill Ryder-Jones, and Pete Thomas.
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Settle
by Disclosure
June 4, 2013
The debut release for the British electronic duo of Guy and Howard Lawrence features guest appearances from AlunaGeorge, Eliza Doolittle, Sasha Keable, London Grammar, Ed Macfarlane, Sam Smith, Jesse Ware, and Jamie Woon.
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The Inheritors
by James Holden
June 17, 2013
This is the follow-up to the British electronic producer's 2006's The Idiots Are Winning.
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Cold Spring Fault Less Youth
by Mount Kimbie
May 28, 2013
The second release for the British electronic duo of Dominic Maker and Kai Campos features the guest appearance of King Krule on two tracks.
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Kaani
by Tal National
September 10, 2013
The third release for the Nigerian ensemble was recorded with the help of producer Jamie Carter.
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R Plus Seven
by Oneohtrix Point Never
September 30, 2013
The fifth release for experimental electronic artist Daniel Lopatin is his first disc with Wrap Records as Oneohtrix Point Never.
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Push the Sky Away
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
February 19, 2013
The 15th release for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds was produced by Nick Launay and is its first without Mick Harvey, who left in 2009.
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L'Ami du Peuple
by Owen
July 2, 2013
The seventh solo release for Mike Kinsella as Owen was produced by Neil Strauch.
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Pushin' Against a Stone
by Valerie June
August 13, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Tennessean country singer was produced by Kevin Agunas and Dan Auerbach.
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