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1.
Skeleton Tree
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
September 9, 2016
Nick Cave's 15-year-old son died in an accident while he was working on the alternative rock band's 16th album. The recording sessions were filmed for Andrew Dominik's documentary, One More Time With Feel.
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Lemonade
by Beyoncé
April 23, 2016
The sixth solo studio album for the singer premiered as an hour-long HBO special before streaming on Tidal. A physical release is set for May 6.
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You Want It Darker
by Leonard Cohen
October 21, 2016
The 14th full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by his son.
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We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service
by A Tribe Called Quest
November 11, 2016
Phife Dawg passed away in March 2016 before the final studio release for the rap group that includes guest appearances from such artists as Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Elton John, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack White.
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![Coloring Book [Mixtape]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/7902ec6adb06f82187cfed5dfefd8cc9-98.jpg)
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Coloring Book [Mixtape]
by Chance the Rapper
May 13, 2016
The third mixtape from the Chicago rapper (an Apple Music exclusive for two weeks) features gospel elements as well as guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Justin Bieber, Francis and the Lights, Future, Jay Electronica, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Young Thug.
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A Seat at the Table
by Solange
September 30, 2016
The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Nia Andrews, BJ The Chicago Kid, The Dream, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, Kelly Rowland, Sampha and
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American Band
by Drive-By Truckers
September 30, 2016
The 11th full-length release for the Southern rock band formed by Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood features songs about such topics as immigration, gun violence, politics, and race.
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A Moon Shaped Pool
by Radiohead
May 8, 2016
This is the surprise release of the ninth full-length studio album from the British rock band. A physical release is scheduled for 17 Jun 2016.
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Run the Jewels 3
by Run the Jewels
December 25, 2016
Available as a free download, the third LP (not including cat-related material) from the duo of El-P and Killer Mike includes contributions from Danny Brown, Zack de la Rocha, Tunde Adebimpe (TV on the Radio), Boots, and Kamasi Washington. Originally scheduled for release in January 2017, it arrived as a surprise on Christmas Day in 2016.
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Black America Again
by Common
November 4, 2016
The 11th full-length studio release for the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Marsha Ambrosius, Bilal, BJ the Chicago Kid, Tasha Cobbs, John Legend, PJ, Syd tha Kyd, and Stevie Wonder.
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Upland Stories
by Robbie Fulks
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Shad Cobb, Flatlanders guitarist Robbie Gjersoe, Alex Hall, Wayne Horvitz, Fats Kaplin, Todd Phillips, Jenny Scheinman, and was recorded by Steve Albini.
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Blackstar
by David Bowie
January 8, 2016
The 25th full-length studio release for the art-rock artist is a seven-track album featuring contributions from Mark Guiliana, Jason Lindner, Donny McCaslin, Ben Monder, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and Tedeschi Trucks Band's Tim Lefebvre.
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My Woman
by Angel Olsen
September 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the North Carolina-based singer-songwriter was produced by Justin Raisen.
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Blonde
by Frank Ocean
August 20, 2016
Just a a day after he released his Visual album Endless, Ocean releases a 17-track album on Apple Music (and a 12-track version at pop-up stores included a Boys Don't Cry artbook/magazine) featuring contributions from Beyonce, Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Rubin, and Kanye West.
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Puberty 2
by Mitski
June 17, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the New York indie artist was produced by Patrick Hyland.
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You Will Never Be One of Us
by NAILS
June 17, 2016
The third full-length release for the California metal trio was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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22, A Million
by Bon Iver
September 30, 2016
The third full-length release for Justin Vernon was produced by Chris Messina.
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Hollowed
by Ital Tek
March 18, 2016
This is the fifth full-length for British electronic producer Alan Myson.
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A Sailor's Guide to Earth
by Sturgill Simpson
April 15, 2016
The third full-length release for the Grammy-nominated country artist features a cover of a Nirvana song and was self-produced.
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Love & Hate
by Michael Kiwanuka
July 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Danger Mouse.
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blackSUMMERS'night (2016)
by Maxwell
July 1, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the R&B singer is his first in seven years and was co-produced with Hod David.
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Centres
by Ian William Craig
July 8, 2016
The ninth full-length release for the Canadian artist who uses cassette players, reel-to-reel machines and synthesizers to create his sound was recorded in a variety of places in Vancouver.
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Teens of Denial
by Car Seat Headrest
May 20, 2016
The second full-length release (and the first recorded with a full band and studio production) for the indie rock band led by Will Toledo was produced by Steve Fisk.
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Dissociation
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
October 14, 2016
The sixth and final full-length studio release for the New Jersey mathcore band.
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Midwest Farmer's Daughter
by Margo Price
March 25, 2016
The debut full-length release for the country singer-songwriter was recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis.
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This Is Where I Live
by William Bell
June 3, 2016
The first release in 10 years for the soul artist was produced by John Leventhal.
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Nerissimo
by Teho Teardo
April 22, 2016
The second full-length release from the collaboration between Teho Teardo and Blixa Bargeld features English, German and Italian.
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by Kendrick Lamar
March 4, 2016
The surprise release from the rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Cee-Lo Green, Terrace Martin, Punch, Jay Rock, Thundercat and Anna Wise.
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Stranger to Stranger
by Paul Simon
June 3, 2016
The 13th full-length solo release for the folk rock singer-songwriter was produced by Andy Smith and Roy Halee.
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Fires Within Fires
by Neurosis
September 23, 2016
The 11t full-length release for the Oakland-based post-metal was recorded by producer Steve Albini.
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Malibu
by Anderson .Paak
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the California rapper/singer-songwriter features guest appearances from BJ the Chicago Kid, The Free Nationals, The Game, Rapsody, Schoolboy Q, and the Timon Family Choir.
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Atrocity Exhibition
by Danny Brown
September 27, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Detroit rapper was produced by Paul White and features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, B-Real, Kelela, Kendrick Lamar, Petite Noir, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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Goodness
by The Hotelier
May 27, 2016
The third full-length release for the Massachusetts indie rock band was produced by Seth Manchester.
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The Impossible Kid
by Aesop Rock
April 29, 2016
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the indie rap artist was self-produced.
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Winter Wheat
by John K. Samson
October 21, 2016
The second solo release for the ex-Weakerthans frontman includes contributions from his wife, Christine Fellows, as well as his former bandmates Greg Smith and Jason Tait.
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Singing Saw
by Kevin Morby
April 15, 2016
The third full-length solo release for the former Woods bass player was produced by Sam Cohen.
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![Before the Dawn [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/7c0d4530322ed711bd116f56790aaece-98.jpg)
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Before the Dawn [Live]
by Kate Bush
December 2, 2016
The second live release for the British singer-songwriter is a three-disc album featuring songs from her her month-long residency at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
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Emily's D+Evolution
by Esperanza Spalding
March 4, 2016
The fifth full-length solo release for the multiple Grammy-winning artist is a concept album built around her muse named Emily (which is also her middle name) and was produced with Tony Visconti.
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Lovers
by Nels Cline
August 5, 2016
The instrumental jazz double-album from the Wilco guitarist features an ensemble of 23 musicians conducted by Michael Leonhart and was produced by David Breskin.
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Full Circle
by Loretta Lynn
March 4, 2016
The first release in a dozen years for the country artist features guest appearances by Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson and was produced by John Carter Cash and her daughter, Patsy Lynn Russell.
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Let Them Eat Chaos
by Kate Tempest
October 7, 2016
The follow-up to the British artist's Mercury Prize-nominated release was produced by Dan Carey.
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Stage Four
by Touché Amoré
September 16, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based post-hardcore band led by Jeremy Bolm was influenced by the death of Bolm's mother from cancer and produced by Brad Wood.
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Forward Constant Motion
by Virginia Wing
November 11, 2016
The second full-length release for the British duo of Merida Richards and Sam Pilla Virginia Wing was produced by Misha Hering.
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Cardinal
by Pinegrove
February 12, 2016
The debut full-length release on the Run For Cover Label for the New Jersey indie rock band features two songs from its 2014 compilation, Everything So Far.
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Blood Bitch
by Jenny Hval
September 30, 2016
The latest release for the Norwegian artist was co-produced with Lasse Marhaug and features a blood theme.
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In My Mind
by BJ the Chicago Kid
February 19, 2016
The major label full-length debut release for R&B singer Bryan James Sledge features guest appearances from such artsts as Big K.R.I.T., Buddy, Chance the Rapper, and Kendrick Lamar.
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Introducing Karl Blau
by Karl Blau
May 13, 2016
The latest release from the Washington State singer-songwriter was recorded with producer Tucker Martine.
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Varmints
by Anna Meredith
March 4, 2016
The debut electronic full-length release for the former composer-in-residence with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
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Stillness In Wonderland
by Little Simz
December 16, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Josh Arcé, Bibi Bourelly, Chip and Ghetts, Chuck20, SiR, The Internet's Syd, and Tilla.
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Become Zero
by Helen Money
September 16, 2016
The fourth full length release for the solo project of Los Angeles-based cellist Alison Chesley features contributions from Rachel Grimes and Jason Roeder of Neurosis and Sleep.
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DJ-Kicks
by Moodymann
February 19, 2016
The latest DJ-Kicks mix series features 11 exclusive edits from Detroit's Kenny Dixon, Jr. (aka Moodymann).
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FLOTUS
by Lambchop
November 4, 2016
The title of the latest release for the collective led by Kurt Wagner stands for "For Love Often Turns Us Still."
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Patch the Sky
by Bob Mould
March 25, 2016
The latest solo release from the former Husker Dü singer was written in solitude.
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Konnichiwa
by Skepta
May 6, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BBK, D Double E, ASAP Nast, JME, Novelist, Wiley, Pharrell Williams and Young Lord.
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Sorrow: Reimagining of Gorecki's 3rd Symphony
by Colin Stetson
April 8, 2016
The saxophonist worked with a 12-piece band that included such artists as Arcade Fire's Sarah Neufeld, Saltland's Rebecca Foon, Greg Fox of Liturgy, Megan Stetson on his reimagination of Górecki's Symphony No. 3.
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56.
The Party
by Andy Shauf
May 20, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was self-produced.
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Light Upon the Lake
by Whitney
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length release from the band that includes Smith Westerns' Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich as well as Will Miller, Malcolm Brown, Print Chouteau, Josiah Marshall and Charles Glanders was produced by Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado.
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![Stranger Things, Vol. 1 [Original Television Series Soundtrack]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/cc75c3e91784d0667fa5c2148d676f18-98.jpg)
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Stranger Things, Vol. 1 [Original Television Series Soundtrack]
by Kyle Dixon
August 12, 2016
The first volume of the soundtrack to the Netflix show from Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein feature 36 tracks.
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Nonagon Infinity
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
April 29, 2016
The eighth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock group was created to flow seamlessly to each following track and be able to be played in a infinite loop.
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case/lang/veirs
by Neko Case
June 17, 2016
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Neko Case, k.d. lang and Laura Veirs was produced by Tucker Martine.
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Still Brazy
by YG
June 17, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Bricc Baby, Burnt Out, Drake, The Homegirl, Kamaiyah, Lil Wayne, Joe Moses, Nipsey Hussle, Sad Boy, and Slim 400.
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Wildflower
by The Avalanches
July 8, 2016
The second full-length release for the Australian electronic band comes 16 years after its debut album Since I Left You with features guest appearances from Ariel Pink, David Berman, Jean-Michel Bernard, Biz Markie, Danny Brown, Camp Lo, Jonathan Donahue, Warren Ellis, Jennifer Herrema, Father John Misty, MF Doom, Paris Pershun and Toro y Moi.
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Visions of Us on the Land
by Damien Jurado
March 18, 2016
The 12th release for the Seattle indie singer-songwriter is the final album in his trilogy of albums that began with 2012's Maraqopa and was produced by Richard Swift.
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The Ghosts of Highway 20
by Lucinda Williams
February 5, 2016
The 12th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by the highway that runs through Florida and Texas.
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Scheherazade
by Freakwater
February 5, 2016
The first album in over a decade for the duo of Catherine Irwin and Janet Beveridge Bean features contributions from such artist as Sarah Balliet, Warren Ellis, Morgan Geer, and Evan Patterson.
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66.
In Search of Harperfield
by Emma Pollock
February 26, 2016
The third solo release for the former Delgados band member was produced by her husband, Paul Savage.
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Eyes on the Lines
by Steve Gunn
June 3, 2016
The latest solo release for the singer-songwriter is his first on the Matador label.
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68.
Something About April II
by Adrian Younge
January 22, 2016
The sequel to 2011's Something About April features guest appearances from Bilal, Karolina, Raphael Saadiq, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.
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69.
The Narrows
by Grant-Lee Philips
March 18, 2016
The eighth solo release for the Nashville-based California singer-songwriter was self-produced and was recorded at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Studio.
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Hopelessness
by Anohni
May 6, 2016
The debut solo release for the lead singer of Antony And The Johnsons was produced by Oneohtrix Point Never and Hudson Mohawke.
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SVIIB
by School of Seven Bells
February 26, 2016
Alejandra Deheza and Benjamin Curtis were working on the Brooklyn band's fourth (and now final) album when Curtis died from lymphoma in December 2013.
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Outer Heaven
by Greys
April 22, 2016
The second full-length release for the the Toronto-based rock band led by Shehzaad Jiwani was produced by Mike Rocha.
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We Are King
by King
February 5, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the electro-soul trio of Anita Bias, and sisters Paris and Amber Strother.
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Hubris
by Oren Ambarchi
October 28, 2016
The latest release from the Australian composer features guest appearances from such artists as Mark Fell, Jim O'Rourke, and Ricardo Villalobos.
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America's National Parks
by Wadada Leo Smith
October 14, 2016
The six-movement suite from the composer/trumpeter was inspired in part by Ken Burns' documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" and Smith's own research.
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If You See Me, Say Yes
by Flock of Dimes
September 23, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Jenn Wasner solo project was self-produced and mixed by mixing John Congleton.
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Whole & Cloven
by Nathan Bowles
September 2, 2016
This is the third full-length solo release for the banjo player who worked with Steve Gunn and was part of Black Twig Pickers.
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Blue and Lonesome
by The Rolling Stones
December 2, 2016
Recorded over three days, the latest full-length release of blues covers for the rock band features Eric Clapton on guitar on two tracks.
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Daniel Bachman
by Daniel Bachman
November 11, 2016
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the guitarist was recorded by Brian Haran.
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The Peace & Truce of Future of the Left
by Future of the Left
April 8, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock band was also funded through PledgeMusic like its 2013 release, How To Stop Your Brain In An Accident.
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No One Deserves Happiness
by The Body
March 18, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based metal duo of Chip King and Lee Buford features contributions from Maralie Armstrong and Providence's Assembly of Light Choir.
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Freetown Sound
by Blood Orange
June 28, 2016
The third full-length release for Dev Hynes was self-produced and released three days ahead of its scheduled release date.
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Nothing More to Say
by The Frightnrs
September 2, 2016
Three months before the full-length album for the New York reggae group produced by Victor Axelrod was released, lead singer Dan Klein passed away from ALS.
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Love Streams
by Tim Hecker
April 8, 2016
The eighth release for the Los Angeles-based Canadian composer features contributions from Kara-Lis Coverdale, Grímur Helgason, The Icelandic Choir Ensemble, and Jóhann Jóhannsson.
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The Waiting Room
by Tindersticks
January 22, 2016
The 10th full-length studio release for the British indie rock band features guest appearances from Jehnny Beth of Savages and Lhasa De Sel.
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Oh No
by Jessy Lanza
May 13, 2016
The second full-length release for the Canadian electronic artist was produced with Junior Boys' Jeremy Greenspan.
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I Had a Dream That You Were Mine
by Hamilton Leithauser
September 23, 2016
This is the debut full-length release from the collaboration between the Walkmen's Hamilton Leithauser and ex-Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij.
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For All We Know
by nao
July 29, 2016
The debut full-length release for the London singer-songwriter features influences R&B and electronic music.
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All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
by Architects
May 27, 2016
The seventh full-length release for the British metalcore band was produced by Henrik Udd and Fredrik Nordström.
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Citizen of Glass
by Agnes Obel
October 21, 2016
The latest release from the Berlin-based singer-songwriter was inspired by a German legal term “Gläserner Bürger”, or “glass citizen,” about the level of privacy we have in the world today.
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Too Many Voices
by Andy Stott
April 22, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the electronic producer again features the vocals of his piano teacher Alison Skidmore.
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Burn Something Beautiful
by Alejandro Escovedo
October 28, 2016
The 12th full-length solo release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced by Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey.
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NOTU_URONLINEU
by Hi:Emotions
October 14, 2016
The debut full-length release for ScratchaDVA as [Hi:Emotions] features guest vocals from Rae Rae and Roses Gabor.
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Ears
by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the composer features Buchla synthesizers, more vocals and woodwinds from Rob Frye of Bitchin Bajas.
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Love Songs, Pt. 2
by Romare
November 11, 2016
The second full-length release for the London-based Electronic producer is a sequel to his 2013 EP, Love Songs, Pt. 1.
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Black Peak
by Xylouris White
October 7, 2016
The second full-length release from the duo of Cretan lute player George Xylouris and Dirty Three drummer Jim White was produced by Guy Picciotto.
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Jet Plane And Oxbow
by Shearwater
January 22, 2016
The ninth full-length release for the indie rock band was produced by Danny Reisch and features contributions from such artists as Howard Draper, Jesca Hoop, Lucas Oswald, Brian Reitzell, Abram Shook, Cully Symington, and Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.
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Lodestar
by Shirley Collins
November 4, 2016
The first new solo studio release for the British folk singer since 1978 was recorded in her home and was produced by Ian Kearey.
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Running out of Love
by The Radio Dept.
October 21, 2016
The first release in over six years for the Swedish dream pop band was influenced by the frustrations at the direction they felt Sweden is heading toward.
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