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1.
Black Messiah
by D'Angelo
December 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
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The Satanist
by Behemoth
February 4, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Polish black/death metal band was produced with Daniel Bergstrand, Slawek Wieslawscy and Wojtek Wieslawscy.
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Home, Like Noplace Is There
by The Hotelier
February 25, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Massachusetts indie rock quartet formerly known as The Hotel Year.
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St. Vincent
by St. Vincent
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the indie artist was produced by John Congleton and includes contributions from Dap-Kings drummer Homer Steinweiss and Midlake's McKenzie Smith.
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RTJ2
by Run the Jewels
October 27, 2014
The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.
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To Be Kind
by Swans
May 13, 2014
The third release since the Michael Gira-led band reformed in 2010 was recorded by John Congleton and has a run time of over two hours.
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Foundations of Burden
by Pallbearer
August 19, 2014
The second full-length release for the doom metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
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Rooms of the House
by La Dispute
March 18, 2014
The third full-length album from the Michigan post-hardcore led by Jordan Dreyer was co-produced with Will Yip.
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Cadillactica
by Big K.R.I.T.
November 10, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Mississippi rapper features such guests as Bun B, Devin the Dude, E-40, Lupe Fiasco, Rico Love, Raphael Saadiq, and Wiz Khalifa.
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10.
You're Dead!
by Flying Lotus
October 7, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based artist/producer features guest appearances from Captain Murphy, Angel Deradoorian, Kendrick Lamar, Niki Randa, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat.
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The River & the Thread
by Rosanne Cash
January 14, 2014
The first release of new material in eight years for the singer-songwriter was inspired by her travels in the South.
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12.
Too Bright
by Perfume Genius
September 23, 2014
The third full-length release from Seattle singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas as Perfume Genius was co-produced with Adrian Utley and John Parish.
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Colfax
by The Delines
June 17, 2014
This is the debut release for the new band formed by Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin with Amy Boone and Sean Oldham.
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14.
Bécs
by Fennesz
April 29, 2014
The sixth full-length solo release for the Austrian electronic producer Christian Fennesz is considered a conceptual follow-up to 2001's Endless Summer.
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15.
Are We There
by Sharon Van Etten
May 27, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Syro
by Aphex Twin
September 23, 2014
This is the first full-length studio release from Richard D. James as Aphex Twin in over 13 years.
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Platinum
by Miranda Lambert
June 3, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the country singer features guest appearances from Little Big Town, the Time Jumpers (a Grammy-nominated western swing ensemble that includes Vince Gill), and Carrie Underwood.
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LP1
by FKA twigs
August 12, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the British experimental R&B artist Tahliah Barnett.
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From All Purity
by Indian
January 21, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Chicago doom metal band was produced by Sanford Parker.
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Present Tense
by Wild Beasts
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the British four-piece was co-produced by Lexxx and Leo Abrahams.
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21.
Popular Problems
by Leonard Cohen
September 23, 2014
The 13th studio release for the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter was co-written with Patrick Leonard, who also produced the album.
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22.
Lost In the Dream
by The War on Drugs
March 18, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band led by Adam Granduciel.
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23.
Way Out Weather
by Steve Gunn
October 7, 2014
The latest solo release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter finds the guitarist backed by a larger group of musicians than 2013's Time Off.
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The Weird and Wonderful
by The Marmozets
September 29, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock quintet formed by two set of siblings was produced by Larry Hibbitt.
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Benji
by Sun Kil Moon
February 11, 2014
The sixth full-length release for Mark Kozelek as Sun Kil Moon includes contributions from Owen Ashworth, Will Oldham, Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley, and Jen Wood.
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Pink City
by Jennifer Castle
September 2, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features contributions from Owen Pallett and Kath Bloom.
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Clearing the Path to Ascend
by YOB
September 2, 2014
This is the seventh studio release for the Oregon doom metal trio of Mike Scheidt, Aaron Rieseburg, and Travis Foster .
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28.
Meshes of Voice
by Jenny Hval & Susanna
August 19, 2014
The collaboration between Jenny Hval and Susanna Wallumrød was inspired by Maya Deren's 1943 surrealist film, Meshes of the Afternoon and was originally written for Ladyfest in 2009.
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29.
A World Lit Only by Fire
by Godflesh
October 7, 2014
This is the first release in 13 years from the British industrial metal band led by Justin Broadrick.
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30.
The Way I'm Livin'
by Lee Ann Womack
September 23, 2014
The seventh studio release for the award-winning country singer was produced by her husband, Frank Liddell.
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The Serpent & the Sphere
by Agalloch
May 13, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon black metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
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32.
Burn Your Fire for No Witness
by Angel Olsen
February 18, 2014
The full-length release for the Missouri-born singer-songwriter was produced with John Congleton.
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Rips
by Ex Hex
October 7, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Washington DC trio formed by Wild Flag's Mary Timony, Laura Harris, and Betsy Wright.
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34.
Our Love
by Caribou
October 7, 2014
The fourth studio release for Dan Snaith as Caribou features contributions from Jessy Lanza and Owen Pallett.
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A U R O R A
by Ben Frost
May 27, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Iceland-based Australian producer was influenced by his time in the eastern Congo.
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Dude Incredible
by Shellac
September 16, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the post-hardcore trio led by Steve Albini album is its first in seven years.
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37.
More Than Any Other Day
by Ought
April 29, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Montreal-based post-punk band was recorded over a week with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
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Emma Jean
by Lee Fields
June 3, 2014
The latest release for the soul singer and his backing band, the Expressions, was named after his late mother.
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American Middle Class
by Angaleena Presley
October 14, 2014
The debut solo release for the Pistol Annies singer was produced with Jordan Powell.
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Heal
by Strand of Oaks
June 24, 2014
The fourth full-length release (and the first on Dead Oceans) from Indiana singer-songwriter Tim Showalter features contribution from J. Mascis and was produced by Ben Vehorn.
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Time to Die
by Electric Wizard
September 30, 2014
The eighth studio release for the British doom metal band was produced by lead singer Jus Oborn.
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Angels & Devils
by The Bug
August 26, 2014
The third full-length release from Kevin Martin as The Bug features guest appearances from Copeland, Death Grips, Flowdan, Gonjasufi, Liz Harris, Manga, Miss Red, and Warrior Queen.
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July
by Marissa Nadler
February 4, 2014
The sixth studio release for the Boston singer-songwriter is her first on the Sacred Bones label.
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44.
Clark
by Clark
November 4, 2014
The seventh release for Berlin-based IDM producer Chris Clark was recorded in a barn in rural England.
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45.
Faith in Strangers
by Andy Stott
November 18, 2014
The fourth full-length solo release from the Manchester-based electronic producer features Alison Skidmore on vocals.
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Unflesh
by Gazelle Twin
September 23, 2014
The second full-length release for Elizabeth Bernholz as Gazelle Twin includes production from Benge.
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Wine Dark Sea
by Jolie Holland
May 20, 2014
The sixth solo release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced and includes contributions from Doug Wieselman and Indigo Street.
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Dead
by Young Fathers
February 4, 2014
This is the second full-length studio release for the Edinburgh-based hip-hop trio of Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole, and Graham Hastings.
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Whelm
by Douglas Dare
May 13, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Fabian Prynn.
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Moodymann
by Moodymann
January 27, 2014
The Detroit techno artist's latest release includes guest appearances from Amp Fiddler, Andres, and José James.
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51.
Typical System
by Total Control
June 24, 2014
This is the second full-length studio release for the Melbourne, Australia-based post-punk band formed by Dan Stewart and Mikey Young.
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52.
Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
by Lucinda Williams
September 30, 2014
Produced with Tom Overby and Greg Leisz, the 11th studio release for singer-songwriter includes a song based on a poem by her father, Miller Williams.
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53.
Under Color of Official Right
by Protomartyr
April 8, 2014
The second full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band was recorded in one weekend by Bill Skibbe and Jessica Ruffins.
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54.
Nikki Nack
by tUnE-yArDs
May 6, 2014
The third full-length release for the music project of Merrill Garbus was produced by John Hill and Malay.
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55.
Soused
by Sunn O)))
October 21, 2014
The second collaboration between Scott Walker and Sunn O))) is a five-track album produced by Scott Walker and Peter Walsh.
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PUP
by PUP
April 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Toronto punk band that originally was named Topanga (a reference to the Boy Meets World character).
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57.
Loom
by Fear of Men
April 22, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the British indie pop trio of Jessica Weiss, Daniel Falvey (Guitar), and Michael Miles is a follow-up to its 2012 single compilation, "Early Fragments."
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Futurology
by Manic Street Preachers
July 7, 2014
The 12th full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock trio was recorded at the same time as 2013's Rewind the Film and features guest appearances from Cian Ciaran, Green Gartside, Nina Hoss, and Georgia Ruth.
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59.
Mr Twin Sister
by Mr Twin Sister
September 23, 2014
The second full-length release for the New York indie pop band previously known as Twin Sister was produced by Jonathan Low.
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60.
Toumani & Sidiki
by Sidiki Diabate
May 19, 2014
The release of unaccompanied kora duets from the father and son duo of Toumani Diabaté and Sidiki Diabaté was produced by Nick Gold, Jerry Boys, and Lucy Duran.
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61.
Boy
by Carla Bozulich
March 4, 2014
Described by Evangelista singer as her pop album, the first solo release in six years under her real name was co-produced with John Eichenseer.
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Transgender Dysphoria Blues
by Against Me!
January 21, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the punk band led by Laura Jane Grace (who came out as transgendered in 2012) explores gender dysphoria.
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Why Do the Heathen Rage?
by The Soft Pink Truth
June 17, 2014
The second release for the solo side project of Matmos' Drew Daniel is an electronic black metal covers album.
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Shattered
by Reigning Sound
July 15, 2014
The first release since 2009's Love and Curses for the garage rock band led by Greg Cartwright is also its first on the Merge label.
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65.
Never Hungover Again
by Joyce Manor
July 22, 2014
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles pop-punk band formed by Barry Johnson and Chase Knobb was produced by Joe Reinhart.
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66.
Weird Little Birthday
by Happyness
June 16, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock trio was self produced.
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67.
In Conflict
by Owen Pallett
May 27, 2014
The fourth solo studio release for the Canadian composer features contributions from Brian Eno and the Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra.
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68.
Singles
by Future Islands
March 25, 2014
The Baltimore trio's first release on the 4AD label was produced by Chris Coady.
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The Innocents
by Weyes Blood
October 21, 2014
This is the second release for former Jackie-O Motherfucker member Natalie Mering as Weyes Blood.
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70.
The Outsiders
by Eric Church
February 11, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the country rock artist was produced by Jay Joyce.
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71.
Salad Days
by Mac DeMarco
April 1, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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72.
Tomorrow Was the Golden Age
by Bing & Ruth
October 14, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based seven-piece instrumental group.
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73.
Field of Reeds
by These New Puritans
March 4, 2014
The third full-length release for the British art rock band experiments with avant garde and classical music elements arranged with conductor André de Ridder and featuring guest appearances by Henry Lowther, Adrian Peacock, Elisa Rodrigues, and Michel van der Aa.
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74.
Heartleap
by Vashti Bunyan
October 7, 2014
Said to be the final album from the British singer-songwriter, the third full-length studio release was produced by Joe Boyd.
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75.
Piñata
by Freddie Gibbs
March 18, 2014
The debut release for the collaboration between Freddie Gibbs and Madlib features guest appearances from such artists as Ab-Soul, BJ the Chicago Kid, Danny Brown, Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, Raekwon, Scarface, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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76.
Familiars
by The Antlers
June 17, 2014
The fourth album from Brooklyn indie band led by Pete Silberman was influenced by the Eastern philosophy books Silberman was reading.
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Easy Pain
by Young Widows
May 13, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the noise rock trio from Kentucky was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
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78.
Grassed Inn
by Blank Realm
January 14, 2014
This is the fourth full-length release for the Australian indie band formed by siblings and a friend in Brisbane.
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79.
Film of Life
by Tony Allen
October 14, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Afrobeat drummer was recorded in France with the Jazzbastards.
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Sea When Absent
by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
June 24, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the dream pop group led by Ben Daniels was produced by band member, Jeff Ziegler.
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81.
Midnight Sun
by The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
April 29, 2014
The latest release from the duo of Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl was self-produced (except for one Mark Ronson-produced track) and mixed by Dave Fridmann.
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Blank Project
by Neneh Cherry
February 25, 2014
The Swedish pop singer worked with producer Kieran Hebden and RocketNumber Nine on her first solo release in over 18 years.
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83.
No Way There from Here
by Laura Cantrell
January 28, 2014
The fifth studio release for the the country singer was recorded in Nashville and is her first album of original material since 2005’s Humming By The Flowered Vine.
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Common Ground: Dave & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy
by Phil Alvin
June 3, 2014
Blasters Dave and Phil Alvin come together for this tribute to Big Bill Broonzy.
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Tarpaper Sky
by Rodney Crowell
April 15, 2014
After his Grammy-winning collaboration with Emmylou Harris, the singer-songwriter returns with his 14th self-produced solo release.
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Total Strife Forever
by East India Youth
January 13, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for British electronic musician William Doyle.
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Somewhere Else
by Lydia Loveless
February 18, 2014
The Ohio country-rock singer is backed by Nick German, Ben Lamb, and Todd May on her third full-length release.
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88.
Last Dance
by Keith Jarrett
June 17, 2014
The second release of jazz classic from Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden are from the same 2007 sessions as those on 2010's Jasmine.
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Morning Phase
by Beck
February 25, 2014
The 12th studio release for the singer-songwriter includes contributions from Jason Falkner, Smokey Hormel, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and Joey Waronker.
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Benjamin Booker
by Benjamin Booker
August 19, 2014
The debu full-length release for the New Orleans based singer-songwriter was produced by Andrija Tokic.
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They Want My Soul
by Spoon
August 5, 2014
The eighth studio full-length release for the indie rock band is its first with new member Alex Fischel and was produced by Joe Chicarelli and Dave Fridmann.
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Blue Smoke
by Dolly Parton
May 13, 2014
The 42nd studio release for the country singer features duets with Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson.
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Punish, Honey
by Vessel
September 16, 2014
This is the second full-length electronic release for producer Sebastian Gainsborough as Vessel.
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Sea Island
by Loscil
November 18, 2014
The latest full-length release for Canadian artist Scott Morgan as Loscil features contributions from Josh Lindstrom, Ashley Pitre, Elaine Reynolds, Kelly Wyse, and Jason Zumpano.
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Quixotism
by Oren Ambarchi
October 28, 2014
The five piece album from the experimental Australian composer features contributions from such artists as Matt Chamberlain, Thomas Brinkmann, Crys Cole, the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, Eyvind Kang, Jim O' Rourke, John Tilbury, and U-zhaan.
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Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.
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