Album Releases by User Score
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701.
Maui Tears
by Sleepy Sun
January 28, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the San Francisco psych rock now led by Bret Constantino was produced with Tim Green.
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702.
AGE
by The Hidden Cameras
January 21, 2014
The sixth studio release for the Canadian indie pop collective led by Joel Gibb is its first in five years.
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703.
Artificial Sweeteners
by Fujiya & Miyagi
May 6, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the British trio is more heavily electronic than its previous release.
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704.
Amphetamine Ballads
by The Amazing Snakeheads
April 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Scottish rock trio of Dale Barclay, William Coombe, and Jordan Hutchinson.
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705.
Beck Song Reader
by Various Artists
July 29, 2014
Originally released in 2012 as a collection of sheet music, this studio recorded version includes vocals from Beck, Jack Black, Jarvis Cocker, Bob Forrest, Eleanor Friedberger, Fun., Jason Isbell, Gabriel Kahane, David Johansen, Norah Jones. Juanes, Lord Huron, Laura Marling, Marc Ribot, Sparks, Moses Sumney, Swamp Dogg, Tweedy, Loudon Wainwright III, and Jack White.
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706.
Trick
by Kele
October 14, 2014
The second full-length solo release for Kele Okereke was recorded in London and New York.
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707.
Hard Believer
by Fink
July 15, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the folk band led by Fin Greenall was produced by Billy Bush.
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708.
Data Panik Etcetera
by Bis
May 5, 2014
The first release from the Scottish indie pop trio in 13 years contains tracks from when they recorded under the name Data Panik and songs from their previous attempt at their fourth Bis disc.
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709.
Dunes
by Gardens & Villa
February 4, 2014
Produced by Tim Goldsworthy, the second full-length release for the Santa Barbara indie band was inspired by Lake Michigan.
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710.
Green Language
by Rustie
August 26, 2014
The second full-length release for the Scottish electronic producer features guest appearances from Danny Brown, D Double E, and Gorgeous Children.
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711.
House of Spirits
by The Fresh & Onlys
June 10, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the San Francisco garage/psych rock quartet was partially influenced by Tim Cohen's stay in Arizona.
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712.
Acoustic at the Ryman [Live]
by Band of Horses
February 11, 2014
The ten-track live acoustic release from the indie rock band features songs recorded at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium in April 2013.
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713.
Wait 'Til Night
by Cooly G
October 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the British dance artist features influences of R&B, reggae, and synthpop.
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714.
Taiga
by Zola Jesus
October 7, 2014
The fifth full-length release for singer-songwriter Nika Roza Danilova was co-produced with Dean Hurley.
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715.
Kiss Me Once
by Kylie Minogue
March 18, 2014
The Australian pop singer worked with Enrique Iglesias, Greg Kurstin, MNEK, Ariel Rechtshaid, Sia, and Pharrell Williams on her 12th studio release.
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716.
Xscape
by Michael Jackson
May 13, 2014
The posthumously released eight-track album from the pop singer features unreleased songs completed between 1983 and 1999 with new production from executive producer L.A. Reid, as well as Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Rodney Jerkins, John McClain, StarGate, and Timbaland. A deluxe edition includes a disc of songs without the current producers input.
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717.
Manhattan
by Skaters
February 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York punk rock band was produced by John Hill.
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718.
Racy
by Hooray for Earth
July 29, 2014
The second full-length release for the indie rockers was produced by Chris Coady.
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719.
White Women
by Chromeo
May 12, 2014
The fourth release for the Canadian electronic duo features guest appearances from Ezra Koenig, Solange and Toro Y Moi.
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720.
World of Joy
by Howler
March 25, 2014
Produced by Chris Heidman, the second full-length release for the Minneapolis rock band is its first with new drummer Rory MacMurdo.
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721.
Cavalier Youth
by You Me at Six
January 27, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British rock band led by Josh Franceschi was produced by Neal Avron.
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722.
Words to the Blind
by Bo Ningen
November 17, 2014
The collaboration between Savages and Bo Ningen was a 37-minute piece inspired by the Dadaist movement was originally performed in London at the Red Gallery in May 2013.
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723.
Angel Guts: Red Classroom
by Xiu Xiu
February 4, 2014
Produced by John Congleton, the ninth full-length release for the Jamie Stewart project was influenced by his move to Los Angeles and a Japanese erotic film of the same name as the album.
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724.
Sings the Great Diva Classics
by Aretha Franklin
October 21, 2014
Co-produced by Clive Davis, Babyface, and Antonio Dixon, the singer known as the Queen of Soul returns with a covers album of songs from such artists as Adele, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight, Sinead O'Connor, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, The Supremes, with guest appearances from Cissy Houston, and Tawatha Agee.
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725.
A Perfect Contradiction
by Paloma Faith
March 10, 2014
The third studio release for the British singer includes songs written by Mr. Hudson, John Legend, Plan B, Raphael Saadiq, Diane Warren, and Pharrell Williams.
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726.
I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss
by Sinéad O'Connor
August 12, 2014
Produced by John Reynolds, the 10th release for the singer-songwriter is a collection of love songs from different female point of views.
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727.
Angus & Julia Stone
by Angus & Julia Stone
August 5, 2014
The third full-length release for the Australian brother-and-sister duo was produced by Rick Rubin.
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728.
Galore
by Thumpers
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British duo of Marcus Pepperell and John Hamson, Jr. was produced with David Kosten.
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729.
In My World
by Matthewdavid
June 30, 2014
This is the second full-length release for Los Angeles producer Matthew McQueen.
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730.
V
by jj
August 19, 2014
This is the third full-length studio release for the Swedish dream pop duo.
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731.
El Camino Real
by Camper Van Beethoven
June 3, 2014
While 2013's La Costa Perdida was influenced by Northern California, this follow-up/companion album for the indie rock band is rooted in Southern California.
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732.
Waking Lines
by Patterns
January 6, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Manchester dream-pop four-piece band was self-recorded.
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733.
Lights Out
by Bishop Allen
August 19, 2014
Produced by Matthew Cullen, the third full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band is its first in five years.
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734.
While(1<2)
by Deadmau5
June 24, 2014
The latest release for Joel Thomas Zimmerman as the mouse head -wearing Deadmau5 is a 25-track double LP featuring a How To Destroy Angels and Nine Inch Nails remix.
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735.
Tyranny
by Julian Casablancas & the Voidz
September 23, 2014
The debut release for the rock band led by The Strokes frontman with Jake Bercovici, Alex Carapetis, Jeramy Gritter, Jeff Kite, and Amir Yaghmai was produced by Shawn Everett.
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736.
My Love is a Bulldozer
by Venetian Snares
June 17, 2014
The 26th release for the Canadian electronic artist Aaron Funk is his first full-length in four years.
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737.
Initiation
by Haunted Hearts
May 27, 2014
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between husband-and-wife duo of Dee Dee of Dum Dum Girls and Brandon of Crocodiles was mixed by Jorge Elbrecht.
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738.
You Can Do Better
by Johnny Foreigner
March 10, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British indie rock band is its first with second guitarist Lewes Herriot.
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739.
Weatherhouse
by Phil Selway
October 7, 2014
The Radiohead drummer worked with Adem Ilhan and Quinta on his second full-length solo release.
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740.
Just Us
by Faust
November 25, 2014
The 11th studio release from the German Krautrock band is said to be an invitation for fans to use the music as " a base on which to build their own music."
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741.
Await Barbarians
by Alexis Taylor
June 10, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the Hot Chip singer/guitarist.
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742.
Mind Trap
by Martin Creed
February 3, 2014
The second release for Turner Prize-winning artist was co-produced with Andy Knowles and Nick McCarthy.
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743.
The Hunting Party
by Linkin Park
June 17, 2014
The sixth studio release for the nu metal group was co-produced by band members Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda with guest appearances from Page Hamilton, Daron Malakian, Tom Morello, and Rakim.
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744.
9 Dead Alive
by Rodrigo y Gabriela
April 29, 2014
Recorded in Mexico by Fermin Vasquez Llera, the first release of new material in five years from Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quinetro was self-produced.
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745.
5 Seconds of Summer
by 5 Seconds of Summer
July 22, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Australian pop-punk quartet includes songs co-written with Yellowcard's Ryan Key, Boys Like Girls' Martin Johnson, All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth, Goldfinger's John Feldmann and Good Charlotte's Benji and Joel Madden.
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746.
The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. Cale
by Eric Clapton
July 29, 2014
The tribute to JJ Cale by Eric Clapton features performances by Mark Knopfler, Christine Lakeland, John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Derek Trucks, and Don White.
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747.
Art of McCartney
by Various Artists
November 18, 2014
The two-disc tribute album to Paul McCartney songs features such artists as Harry Connick, Jr., Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Def Leppard, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Barry Gibb, Heart, Billy Joel, Kiss, Jeff Lynne, Steve Miller, Willie Nelson, Corinne Bailey Rae, Smokey Robinson, and Brian Wilson.
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748.
Best of Times
by My Sad Captains
March 17, 2014
The third studio release for the British indie rock band led by Ed Wallis was mixed by Larry Crane.
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749.
Word of Mouth
by Seth Lakeman
February 3, 2014
The seventh release for the British folk artist was recorded in a Cornish church.
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750.
Four
by One Direction
November 17, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the London-based pop band features songs co-written by Ed Drewett, Wayne Hector, Jamie Scott, and Ed Sheeran,.
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751.
Crush Songs
by Karen O
September 9, 2014
The debut full-length solo release for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer was originally recorded in 2006-07.
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752.
Wanderlust
by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
January 20, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British indie singer was co-written and produced by Ed Harcourt.
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753.
Forever
by Painted Palms
January 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the San Francisco-based cousins Reese Donohue and Christopher Prudhomme.
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754.
Glow
by Tensnake
March 11, 2014
The debut release for the German DJ and producer Marco Niemerski includes vocals from Fiora, Jamie Lidell, MNEK, Stuart Price, and Nile Rodgers.
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755.
Stockholm
by Chrissie Hynde
June 10, 2014
The debut solo release for the Pretenders lead singer features guest appearances from Neil Young and John McEnroe as well as production from her co-writer, Björn Yttling.
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756.
Songs of Innocence
by U2
September 9, 2014
The surprise release of the Irish rock band's 13th studio album on iTunes features production from Danger Mouse, Paul Epworth, Flood, and Ryan Tedder. A physical release is scheduled for 14 Oct 2014.
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757.
Musik, Die Schwer Zu Twerk
by Electric Würms
August 19, 2014
The debut release for the prog-rock side project of The Flaming Lips' Steven Drozd and Wayne Coyne with backing by Nashville psychedelic rock band Linear Downfall was produced by David Fridmann & Scott Booker.
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758.
Sisyphus
by Sisyphus
March 18, 2014
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Serengeti, Son Lux, and Sufjan Stevens (previously known as s/s/s) was commissioned by the Walker Art Center and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Liquid Music series in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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759.
Barragán
by Blonde Redhead
September 2, 2014
The ninth full-length release for the New York alternative rock trio was produced by Drew Brown.
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760.
Kings & Queens of the Underground
by Billy Idol
October 21, 2014
The first release of new material in nine years for the British hard rocker was produced by Trevor Horn with Greg Kurstin working the boards on two songs.
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761.
My Everything
by Ariana Grande
August 25, 2014
The second full-length release for the Nickelodeon actress feature guest appearnces from A$AP Ferg, Big Sean, Cashmere Cat, Childish Gambino, Iggy Azalea, The Weeknd, and Zedd.
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762.
Keel Her
by Keel Her
February 25, 2014
The 18-track lo-fi debut release for Brighton-based Rose Keeler-Schäffeler includes a remix from R. Stevie Moore.
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763.
Slo Light
by Davidge
February 25, 2014
The debut release for the musican/producer better known for being a member of Massive Attack features vocals from Cate Le Bon, Karima Francis, Emi Green, Low Roar, Sandie Shaw, Claire Tchaikowski and Stephonik Youth.
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764.
Only Run
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
June 3, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the Philadelphia-based indie pop band led by Alec Ounsworth features guest appearances from Kid Koala and Matt Berninger from The National.
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765.
Towards
by We Were Evergreen
May 5, 2014
This is the full-length release for the French indie experimental pop trio of Fabienne Débarre, Michael Liot, and William Serfass.
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766.
Rip This
by Bass Drum of Death
October 7, 2014
The third full-length release for the duo of John Barrett and Len Clark was produced by Jacob Portrait.
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767.
Cheek to Cheek
by Lady Gaga
September 23, 2014
The jazz standards release from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga followed their collaboration on a track off Bennett's 2011 album, Duets II.
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768.
Copper Gone
by Sage Francis
June 3, 2014
The first studio release for the indie rapper in four years features production from Alias, Buck 65, Cecil Otter, and Reanimator.
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769.
Blood Red Shoes
by Blood Red Shoes
March 3, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British duo was self-produced and recorded in Berlin.
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770.
Blue Film
by Lo-Fang
February 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles artist Matthew Hemerlein was written and recorded while traveling between his parents house in Maryland, Nashville, Asia, and Europe.
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771.
Lift Your Spirit
by Aloe Blacc
March 11, 2014
The third full-length solo release for the retro-soul singer features production from DJ Khalil, Theron Feemster, Rock Mafia, and Pharrell Williams.
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772.
Sound of a Woman
by Kiesza
October 21, 2014
The debut full-length release for Canadian artist features guest appearances from Mick Jenkins and Joey Bada$$.
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773.
Chroma
by Eugene McGuinness
July 7, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Carey.
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774.
Wicked Nature
by The Vines
September 2, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the Australian alternative rock band led by Craig Nicholls was funded through PledgeMusic and co-produced with Paul McKercher.
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775.
Breathing Statues
by Young Magic
May 6, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn trio-turned duo of Isaac Emmanuel and Melati Malaywas was recorded while on tour.
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776.
X
by Chris Brown
September 16, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Akon, Brandy, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne R. Kelly, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Tyga, and Usher.
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777.
Peter Gabriel Tribute Album: And I'll Scratch Yours
by Various Artists
January 7, 2014
The companion album to Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back features cover songs by artists he had covered on that 2010 release.
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778.
Worlds
by Porter Robinson
August 12, 2014
The debut full-length release for the North Carolina electronic producer features guest appearances from Breanne Düren, Imaginary Cities, Lemaitre, Amy Millan, and Urban Cone.
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779.
Whispers
by Passenger
June 10, 2014
The sixth release for the British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg was produced by Chris Vallejo.
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780.
Hubba Bubba
by Damaged Bug
February 25, 2014
This is the debut solo release for the solo electronic pop project of Thee Oh Sees' John Dwyer.
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781.
Youth
by Wild Cub
January 21, 2014
The debut release for the Nashville-via-Brooklyn five-piece band led by Keegan DeWitt was self-released in the UK in 2012.
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782.
Get Hurt
by The Gaslight Anthem
August 12, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Mike Crossey.
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783.
...And Star Power
by Foxygen
October 14, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the California psych rock band formed by Sam France and Jonathan Rado features contributions from such artist as Wayne Coyne, Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes, Tim Presley of White Fence, and Bleached.
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784.
48:13
by Kasabian
June 9, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British indie rock band includes a near seven-minute track.
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785.
Too Much Information
by Maxïmo Park
February 3, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British rock band led by Paul Smith was self-produced with additional production from The Invisible’s Dave Okumu and from Field Music’s David and Peter Brewis.
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786.
In the Lonely Hour
by Sam Smith
June 17, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the British neo-R&B singer-songwriter.
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787.
Someday World
by Karl Hyde
May 6, 2014
The collaborative release from Brian Eno and Karl Hyde was produced by Eno and Fred Gibson.
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788.
A New Testament
by Christopher Owens
September 30, 2014
The second full-length solo release for the former Girls frontman was recorded with producer Doug Boehm.
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789.
Encyclopedia
by The Drums
September 23, 2014
The third full-length release from the Brooklyn-based indie rock band that is now a duo of Jonny Pierce and Jacob Graham after Connor Hanwick left in late 2012.
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790.
Shady XV
by Eminem
November 24, 2014
The Detroit rapper returns with an album of new songs from artists on the Shady label including Bad Meets Evil, D12, Obie Trice, Slaughterhouse, and YelaWolf.
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791.
No Romeo
by Indiana
September 1, 2014
The debut full-length release for British pop singer Lauren Henson was produced by John Beck.
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792.
PlectrumElectrum
by Prince
September 30, 2014
One of two Prince albums released on the same day, it features the all-female trio 3rdEyeGirl.
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793.
Ghost Stories
by Coldplay
May 19, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Chris Martin was influenced in part by Martin's relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow.
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794.
Meteorites
by Echo & the Bunnymen
June 3, 2014
The 12th studio release for the British band led by Ian McCulloch was produced by Youth.
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795.
Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble
by Primus
October 21, 2014
The tribute to the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory from the San Francisco Bay Area-based band sees the return of Tim Alexander on drums.
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796.
Four Foot Shack
by Les Claypool's Duo De Twang
February 4, 2014
The debut country/bluegrass-inspired release for this Primus frontman's project with Bryan Kehoe includes the title track original, songs from Les Claypool's other projects/bands, and covers such as the Bee Gee's "Stayin' Alive."
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797.
Neon Icon
by RiFF RAFF
June 24, 2014
The second full-length release for the Texas rapper with guest appearances from Childish Gambino, Amber Coffman, Mac Miller, Mike Posner, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall as well as production from Diplo.
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