Album Releases by User Score
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301.
No More Lamps in the Morning
by Josephine Foster
February 5, 2016
The singer-songwriter re-records some of her songs live with simpler backing from her husband Victor Herrero on a 12-string Portuguese guitar and cello from Gyða Valtýsdóttir.
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302.
Basar
by Africaine 808
February 19, 2016
The debut full-length release for the electronic project from Berlin-based DJ Nomad and producer Dirk Leyers that features influences from West African music.
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303.
A Mineral Love
by Bibio
April 1, 2016
The seventh full-length release for producer Stephen Wilkinson as Bibio features guest appearances from Gotye, Olivier St. Louis, and Wax Stag.
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304.
Flood Network
by Katie Dey
August 12, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the Australian indie pop artist.
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305.
Are You Serious
by Andrew Bird
April 1, 2016
The 10th full-length studio release from the singer-songwriter features contributions from Blake Mills and Fiona Apple.
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306.
The End of Comedy
by Drugdealer
September 9, 2016
The latest release from Michael Collins features guest appearances from Ariel Pink, Danny James, Sheer Agony, and Weyes Blood.
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307.
Konono No.1 Meets Batida
by Konono No. 1
April 29, 2016
The Congolese band worked with producer Batida for its fifth full-length release.
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308.
American Tunes
by Allen Toussaint
June 10, 2016
Produced by Joe Henry, the final release for the New Orleans artist, who passed away in November 2015, features guest appearances from Bill Frisell, Rhiannon Giddens, Greg Leisz, Charles Lloyd, and Van Dyke Parks.
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309.
And the Anonymous Nobody
by De La Soul
August 26, 2016
The eighth full-length release for the hip hop trio was funded by Kickstarter campaign and features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Damon Albarn, David Byrne, Estelle, Justin Hawkins, Little Dragon, Roc Marciano, Pete Rock, Jill Scott, Snoop Dogg, and Usher.
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310.
Void Beats/Invocation Trex
by Cavern of Anti-Matter
February 19, 2016
The debut full-release for the trio that includes Stereolab's Tim Gane, Joe Dillworth, and synth maestro Holger Zapf, features guest appearances from Deerhunter's Bradford Cox, Spacemen 3's Sonic Boom, and Mouse on Mars' Jan St. Werner.
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311.
Day Breaks
by Norah Jones
October 7, 2016
The singer-songwriter returns to her jazz roots on her sixth full-length solo release that includes three cover songs.
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312.
FurFour
by Grumbling Fur
September 16, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the British psych-pop duo of Alexander Tucker and Daniel O'Sullivan features guest appearances from This Heat's Charles Bullen and Isobel Sollenberger from Bardo Pond.
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313.
III
by Moderat
April 1, 2016
This is the third full-length release for the collaboration between Modeselektor's Gernot Bronsert, Sebastian Szary and Apparat's Sascha Ring.
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314.
Mykki
by Mykki Blanco
September 16, 2016
The debut full-length release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Jean Deaux, Jeremiah Meece, and Woodkid.
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315.
Atomic
by Mogwai
June 17, 2016
The Scottish post-rock band reworked a version of the soundtrack to Mark Cousins' documentary Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise for its .
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316.
Delirium Tremens
by Mick Harvey
June 24, 2016
The third set of English translated Serge Gainsbourg songs from the Bad Seeds member features contributions from Xanthe Waite and Katy Beale.
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317.
The Soft Bounce
by Beyond the Wizards Sleeve
July 1, 2016
The debut full-length release for Erol Alkan and Richard Norris as Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve features guest appearances from Euros Childs, Blaine Harrison of The Mystery Jets, Holly Miranda, Hannah Peel, and Jane Weaver.
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318.
IV
by BadBadNotGood
July 8, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian jazz group features guest appearances from Future Islands' Samuel T. Herring, Mick Jenkins, Kaytranada, Colin Stetson, and Charlotte Day Wilson.
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319.
Felder
by Jan St. Werner
April 1, 2016
The latest solo release for the Mouse on Mars artist is the fourth album in St. Werner's experimental Fiepblatter series.
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320.
Ambulance
by The Amazing
July 22, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish indie rock band was live recorded over a few days.
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321.
Redemption
by Dawn Richard
November 18, 2016
The conclusion of the ex-Danity Kane member's Heart trilogy features a guest appearance from PJ Morton.
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322.
Apache
by Aaron Neville
July 15, 2016
The latest solo release for the multiple Grammy award-winner was produced by Eric Krasno.
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323.
Marlon Williams
by Marlon Williams
February 19, 2016
The solo full-length debut for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ben Edwards.
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324.
Spilt Milk
by Peter Astor
February 12, 2016
Th eighth full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with James Hoare.
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325.
32 Levels
by Clams Casino
July 15, 2016
The debut full-length studio release for the hip-hop producer features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Sam Dew, Mikky Ekko, Samuel T. Herring, Kelela, Lil B, Joe Newman, Vince Staples, and Kelly Zutrau.
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326.
Traditional Synthesizer Music
by Venetian Snares
February 19, 2016
The latest release for Canadian electronic artist Aaron Funk features modular synthesizers.
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327.
#N/A
by Nisennenmondai
April 1, 2016
The Japanese instrumental trio of Masako Takada, Yuri Zaikawa, and Sayaka Himeno worked with producer Adrian Sherwood for its latest release.
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328.
Skip a Sinking Stone
by Mutual Benefit
May 20, 2016
The second full-length release for the Jordan Lee project was influenced by his time on tour, settling in New York, falling in and out of a relationship and struggling with depression.
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329.
Let The Record Show: Dexys Do Irish And Country Soul
by Dexys
June 3, 2016
Traditional Irish songs are interpreted by the Kevin Rowland-led band formerly known as the Dexys Midnight Runners for its fifth studio release (and just its second under the shortened name).
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330.
British Road Movies
by Kate Jackson
May 27, 2016
The debut solo full-length release for the Long Blondes singer was produced by Bernard Butler.
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331.
Plaza
by Quilt
February 26, 2016
The third full-length release for the psychedelic rock band was produced by Jarvis Taveniere.
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332.
Phase Zero
by Morgan Delt
August 26, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the California psych-rock singer-songwriter.
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333.
M:FANS
by John Cale
January 22, 2016
The Velvet Underground founding member reworked the tracks from his 1982 solo debut, Music For A New Society.
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334.
Light Falls
by Wrekmeister Harmonies
September 16, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the experimental project led by J.R. Robinson was inspired by the book by Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi.
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335.
Should I Remain Here at Sea?
by Islands
May 13, 2016
One of two albums [the other is "Taste"] released on the same day for the indie rock band, the sixth full-length release was co-produced by Nick Thorburn and Evan Gordon.
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336.
The Rarity of Experience
by Chris Forsyth & the Solar Motel Band
March 4, 2016
The second full-length release credited with the Solar Motel Band is a double album produced by Forsyth.
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337.
Side Pony
by Lake Street Dive
February 19, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the indie pop band from Boston was produced by Dave Cobb.
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338.
Goodnight City
by Martha Wainwright
November 11, 2016
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Brad Albetta, and Thomas "Doveman" Bartlett.
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339.
Strangers
by Marissa Nadler
May 20, 2016
The seventh full-length release for the Boston singer-songwriter was produced by Randall Dunn.
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340.
Ha, Ha, He.
by Mourn
June 3, 2016
The second full-length release for the Catalonia indie rock band was influenced by the band's experiences after the release of its debut album in 2015.
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341.
Lazarus [Original Cast Recording]
by Various Artists
October 21, 2016
The cast recording for the musical inspired by The Man Who Fell to Earth features music by David Bowie and includes three new songs he wrote and recorded before his death.
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342.
Remain Calm
by Mica Levi
November 25, 2016
This is the debut full-length release from the collaboration between Mica Levi (aka Micachu) and Oliver Coates, who previously worked together on 2014's "Under the Skin" soundtrack.
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343.
All Your Happy Life
by The Wytches
September 30, 2016
The second full-length release for the British rock band was co-produced with Luke Oldfield and Jim Sclavunos.
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344.
No Grace
by PAWS
June 17, 2016
The third full-length release for the Scottish punk trio was produced by blink-182's Mark Hoppus.
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345.
Here
by Alicia Keys
November 4, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features a guest appearance from A$AP Rocky as well as contributions from Roy Ayers, Mark Batson, Emeli Sandé, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell Williams.
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346.
Exploded View
by Exploded View
August 19, 2016
The debut full-length release for Annika Henderson's latest project was recorded in Mexico straight-to-tape.
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347.
Ultimate Care II
by Matmos
February 19, 2016
The latest release created from sounds from a Whirlpool Ultimate Care II model washing machine by the experimental electronic duo was recorded in the basement of their home with contributions from Dan Deacon, Horse Lords' Max Eilbacher, Horse Lords' Sam Haberman, Needle Gun's Duncan Moore and Half Japanese's Jason Willett.
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348.
Livin' on a High Note
by Mavis Staples
February 19, 2016
Produced by M Ward, the latest release from the R&B/soul singer features songs written for her by such artists as Aloe Blacc, Benjamin Booker, Neko Case, Nick Cave, Ben Harper, tUnE-yArds, and Justin Vernon.
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349.
Gensho
by Boris
March 18, 2016
The collaborative work from Boris and Merzbow features two discs, each disc containing music from one of the artist designed to be play simultaneously or separately.
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350.
Integrity Blues
by Jimmy Eat World
October 21, 2016
The ninth full-length studio release for the rock band was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
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351.
Dangerous Woman
by Ariana Grande
May 20, 2016
The third full-length release for the actor/pop singer features guest appearances from Future, Macy Gray, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj.
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352.
Splendor & Misery
by clipping.
September 9, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the experimental hip-hop trio from Los Angeles is a concept album about "the sole survivor of a slave uprising on an interstellar cargo ship, and the onboard computer that falls in love with him."
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353.
Do Hollywood
by Lemon Twigs
October 14, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Long Island pop band led by brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario was produced by Jonathan Rado of Foxygen.
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Ruminations
by Conor Oberst
October 14, 2016
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter was written while visiting his hometown in Nebraska and was recorded over two days.
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355.
Lost Time
by Tacocat
April 1, 2016
The third full-length release for the Seattle punk-pop band was produced by Erik Blood.
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356.
Darkness and Light
by John Legend
December 2, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the multi-award-winning R&B singer-songwriter was produced by Blake Mills and features guest appearances from Chance the Rapper, Brittany Howard, and Miguel.
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357.
A Cure for Loneliness
by Peter Wolf
April 8, 2016
The eighth solo release for J. Geils Band lead singer features four songs co-written with Grammy/Academy Award-winning songwriter Will Jennings.
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358.
Aa
by Baauer
March 18, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Philadelphia electronic producer features guest appearances from such artists as Future, Leikeli47, M.I.A., Novelist, Pusha T, Rustie, and Tirzah.
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359.
Before A Million Universes
by Big Ups
March 4, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the New York post-punk quartet.
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360.
Babes Never Die
by Honeyblood
October 28, 2016
The second full-length release for the Scottish indie-pop duo of Cat Myers (taking over for Shona McVicar, who left shortly after their debut release) and Stina Tweeddale was produced by James Dring.
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361.
Jumping the Shark
by Alex Cameron
August 19, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for the Seekae co-founder was produced with Fanny B.
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362.
Principe del Norte
by Prins Thomas
February 19, 2016
The fourth solo release from the Norwegian artist/producer is a two-disc (or four LP) album of instrumentals influenced by 90's ambient music.
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363.
Super
by Pet Shop Boys
April 1, 2016
The 13th studio release for the British synth-pop duo was produced by Stuart Price.
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364.
Skin
by Flume
May 27, 2016
The second full-length release for Australian electronic producer Harley Streten features guest appearances from AlunaGeorge, Beck, Kai, Allan Kingdom, Kučka, Little Dragon, Tove Lo, Vic Mensa, MNDR, Raekwon, and Vince Staples.
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365.
IV
by Black Mountain
April 1, 2016
The first studio release in more than five years [not including the Year Zero soundtrack] for the Vancouver rock band was produced by Randall Dunn.
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366.
Promise Everything
by Basement
January 29, 2016
The British rock band return from its three-plus year hiatus to release its third full-length album produced by Sam Pura.
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367.
Blood Moon
by M. Craft
June 17, 2016
The Australian singer-songwriter's first solo release in seven years was influenced by his time at Joshua Tree.
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368.
The Heretic's Bargain
by Rangda
February 19, 2016
This is the third full-length release for the psych supergroup formed by Sir Richard Bishop, Ben Chasny and Chris Corsano.
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369.
Love Yes
by TEEN
February 19, 2016
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based band was produced by Daniel Schlett.
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370.
The Life Of Pablo
by Kanye West
February 13, 2016
After several album name changes (So Help Me God, SWISH, Waves, and T.L.O.P.), the seventh studio release for the rapper finally was set with guest appearances from Vic Mensa, Post Malone, Sia and Ty Dolla $ign.
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371.
Bloom Forever
by Thomas Cohen
May 6, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for the ex-S.C.U.M. frontman chronicles his life between 2012 and 2015 with songs influenced by his marriage to Peaches Geldof, the birth of their children, and her sudden death at 25.
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372.
Triangle
by Susanna
April 22, 2016
The fifth full-length solo release for the Norwegian singer who previously released music under Susanna And The Magical Orchestra.
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373.
Cistern
by Jherek Bischoff
July 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the California composer/multi-instrumentalist was recorded in part in an empty two million gallon underground water tank.
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374.
Lola
by Carrie Rodriguez
February 19, 2016
Produced by Lee Townsend, the latest release from the Austin singer-songwriter features covers of Mexican classics and originals influenced by those songs.
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375.
Overnight
by Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
October 14, 2016
The third release for the British folk duo feature two covers including Gillian Welch and David Rawlings' "Dark Turn of Mind."
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376.
Minor Victories
by Minor Victories
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length release for the alternative rock group that includes Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite, Editors' Justin Lockey and his brother, James Lockey of Hand Held Cine Club features guest appearances by The Twilight Sad's James Graham and Mark Kozelek.
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377.
Hypercaffium Spazzinate
by Descendents
July 29, 2016
The first new release in 12 years for the Southern California punk quartet was produced by the band's guitarist Stephen Egerton and drummer Bill Stevenson.
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378.
It's Hard for Me to Say I'm Sorry
by Christian Fennesz
June 24, 2016
The collaboration between Christian Fennesz and Jim O'Rourke is a two-track full-length release.
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379.
SremmLife 2
by Rae Sremmurd
August 12, 2016
The second full-length release form the rap brother duo from Mississippi features guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Juicy J, Kodak Black, and Lil Jon.
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380.
Writing of Blues & Yellows
by Billie Marten
September 23, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Rich Cooper and Cam Blackwood.
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381.
Adventure
by Shonen Knife
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the Japanese pop-punk band sees the return of original drummer Atsuko Yamano.
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382.
Each Other
by Aidan Knight
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Marcus Paquin.
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383.
4 Your Eyez Only
by J. Cole
December 9, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the North Carolina hip-hop artist includes co-production with such producers as Elite, Cardiak, Chargaux, Ron Gilmore, and Elijah Scarlett.
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384.
Strange Little Birds
by Garbage
June 10, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the alternative rock band led by Shirley Manson was produced by Billy Bush.
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I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It
by The 1975
February 26, 2016
The second full-length release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Mike Crossey.
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386.
Glass
by Illum Sphere
November 11, 2016
This is the second full-length release for Ryan Hunn as Illum Sphere.
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387.
Kamikaze
by The So So Glos
May 20, 2016
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn punk rock band was produced by John Reis.
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388.
Sunlit Youth
by Local Natives
September 9, 2016
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles indie rock band was recorded in Hawaii, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Ojai, and Thailand.
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389.
Crab Day
by Cate Le Bon
April 15, 2016
The third full-length release for the Welsh singer-songwriter was produced by Noah Georgson and Josiah Steinbrick.
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390.
Pool
by Porches
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the indie pop band led by Aaron Maine was recorded in his apartment.
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391.
Care
by How to Dress Well
September 23, 2016
The fourth full-length release for Tom Krell features production from the Bleachers' Jack Antonoff, CFCF, Kara-Lis Coverdale and Dre Skull.
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Animal Races
by Cool Ghouls
August 12, 2016
The third full-length release for the San Francisco garage rock band was recorded to tape by Kelley Stoltz.
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393.
Shine a Light: Field Recordings from the Great American Railroad
by Billy Bragg
September 23, 2016
Billy Bragg & Joe Henry recorded the 13 train-themed tracks at several stops along their journey from Chicago to Los Angeles by train.
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394.
Between Waves
by The Album Leaf
August 26, 2016
The first release in six years fir the Jimmy LaValle-led band is also the first on the Relapse label.
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395.
Utility
by Kowton
April 15, 2016
This is the debut full-length solo release for the British electronic producer, Joe Cowton.
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396.
The Gamble
by Nonkeen
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Nils Frahm, Frederic Gmeiner and Sebastian Singwald was recorded over a period of ten years on four-track tape recorders.
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397.
More Rain
by M. Ward
March 4, 2016
The eighth solo release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Neko Case, k.d. lang, The Secret Sisters, and Joey Spampinato of NRBQ.
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398.
Jesu/Sun Kil Moon
by Jesu
January 22, 2016
The debut collaboration between Jesu and Sun Kil Moon features contributions from such artists as Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock, Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, Low, and Will Oldham.
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399.
Requiem
by Goat
October 7, 2016
The third full-length release for the Swedish alternative band is said to be a folk album and features pan flutes.
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Eusa
by Yann Tiersen
September 30, 2016
Originally released as piano sheet music, the debut solo piano release for the French artist was inspired by the island in Brittany where he lives.
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