Album Releases by User Score
201.
All of You
by Colbie Caillat
July 12, 2011
The singer-songwriter releases her third album of acoustic pop music.
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Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing
by The Wonder Years
June 14, 2011
The Philadelphia pop-punk band return with another album released on Hopeless Records.
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203.
What's Going On [40th Anniversary Edition]
by Marvin Gaye
May 31, 2011
Considered one of the best soul albums ever released, What's Going On has been reissued and remastered with 28 bonus tracks.
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204.
House of Balloons
by The Weeknd
March 21, 2011
The mixtape by Canadian artist Abel Tesfaye was released as a free download.
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205.
Broken Dreams Club
by Girls
November 22, 2010
The follow-up to the San Francisco duo's 2009 debut album is a six-song album.
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206.
Aphrodite
by Kylie Minogue
July 6, 2010
The Australian pop singer returns with more dance-floor slammers and pure pop hits that have kept her career going for over twenty years.
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207.
Down The Way
by Angus & Julia Stone
March 30, 2010
This is the second album for the Australian brother and sister folk duo.
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208.
The Fame Monster
by Lady Gaga
November 23, 2009
The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame.
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209.
The Greatest Hits
by Foo Fighters
November 3, 2009
The 2009 Greatest Hits collection includes two new tracks, "Wheels" and "Word Forward," both recorded with producer Butch Vig (who also produced Grohl's former band, Nirvana). It also includes such Foo classics from the past 15 years as "The Pretender," "All My Life," "Learn to Fly," "Best of You," "Times Like These," "My Hero," "Everlong," and more.
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210.
Untitled #23
by The Church
May 12, 2009
The popular Australian rock band releases its latest album on its own Unorthodox label.
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211.
Live In London
by Leonard Cohen
March 31, 2009
The Canadian singer returned from a Buddhist monastery to discover that his business manager had stolen his retirement money. The two-disc set recorded live at London's O2 Arena on July 17, 2008 was part of the tour to help rebuild his retirement.
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212.
Shogun
by Trivium
September 30, 2008
The fourth album for the Florida-based metal quartet was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
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213.
Sam Sparro
by Sam Sparro
June 24, 2008
This is the debut album for the son of gospel singer Chris Falson.
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214.
Spirit
by Leona Lewis
April 8, 2008
The season three "The X Factor" winner's first album debuted as the number one album in the UK.
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215.
Back To Black
by Amy Winehouse
March 13, 2007
Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.
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216.
Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 9, 2006
Rick Rubin produced this double-disc, 28-song set for the veteran Los Angeles rock outfit.
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217.
Confessions On A Dance Floor
by Madonna
November 15, 2005
Stuart Price co-produced the 47-year-old Anglophile's latest dance-oriented effort.
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218.
Aerial
by Kate Bush
November 8, 2005
This double-disc set is the influential singer-songwriter's first album in a dozen years.
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219.
Illinois
by Sufjan Stevens
July 5, 2005
The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State.
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220.
11:11
by Maria Taylor
May 24, 2005
This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster.
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221.
Demon Days
by Gorillaz
May 24, 2005
When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.
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222.
Antics
by Interpol
September 28, 2004
The New York-based foursome of Paul Banks, Carlos D., Sam Fogarino and Daniel Kessler took indie rockers worldwide by storm (and made Matador a lot of money) with 2002's 'Turn On The Bright Lights,' which introduced their neck-stabbing guitar-rock mix of Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths, and all of your other favorite 80s bands. That captivating sound returns on this sophomore release, which features many of the new tracks ("Narc," "Length Of Love," etc.) which first debuted live during their relentless touring over the past two years.
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223.
American Idiot
by Green Day
September 21, 2004
Structured as a rock opera complete with 9-minute-plus songs and a somewhat complicated storyline, 'American Idiot' is the Berkeley punk band's first album in over four years.
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224.
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]
by The Clash
September 21, 2004
The landmark double album from Mick Jones, Joe Strummer & co. returns in a greatly expanded format, with a second disc ("The Vanilla Tapes") containing previously unreleased demos which are either primitive versions of songs from the album, or in a few cases, songs that don't show up on any Clash recording. Also included is a DVD with three videos and a Don Letts-directed documentary.
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225.
Funeral
by Arcade Fire
September 14, 2004
The Montreal band founded by husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne make their full-length debut with this highly anticipated disc.
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226.
Are We There Yet?
by The Citizens
September 1, 2004
The properly-hatted New York City four-piece make their debut with this ambitious CD.
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227.
Lesser Matters
by The Radio Dept.
August 30, 2004
'Lesser Matters' is the debut disc for the Swedish shoegazers.
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228.
The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads [2004 Version]
by Talking Heads
August 17, 2004
This two-disc set marks the long-awaited compact disc debut of the legendary band's 1982 live double album. While the original tracks are retained (and the discs follow the original's breakdown of 1977-1979 and 1980-1981), a whopping 16 tracks are added to the set, including 13 that were never before released in any format.
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229.
Madvillainy
by Madvillain
March 23, 2004
'Madvillainy' is a collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib.
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230.
Phantom Power
by Super Furry Animals
July 22, 2003
The quirky Welsh quintet's sixth album was produced by Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys).
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231.
De-Loused In The Comatorium
by The Mars Volta
June 24, 2003
'De-Loused' is the heavily anticipated debut LP from the group formed by former At The Drive-In members Cedric Bixler and Omar Rodriguez.
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232.
O
by Damien Rice
June 10, 2003
This full-length debut for the Irish singer/songwriter has moved beyond his home country (where it was a massive hit) to attract critical praise and strong sales worldwide. Mostly self-produced and recorded, the disc also comes in specially-designed packaging including text, artwork and photographs.
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233.
Furious Angels
by Rob Dougan
June 3, 2003
Best known for his 1995 single "Clubbed To Death" (which itself is best known as the background music for numerous commercials and a little film called "The Matrix"), producer Rob Dougan finally arrives with his full-length debut, which features that hit as well as newer, more orchestral-leaning electronic tracks.
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234.
You Forgot It In People
by Broken Social Scene
June 3, 2003
The Toronto, Canada indie-rock collective generated a great deal of praise for this 2002 sophomore effort, which was released in the U.S. in June, 2003 for the first time.
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235.
How The West Was Won
by Led Zeppelin
May 27, 2003
About 30 years too late, Led Zeppelin fans finally have a good live album to add to their collections. This 3-disc set is culled from live performances in Los Angeles and Long Beach in June 1972, and includes a 25-minute version of "Dazed and Confused," and a 23-minute take on "Whole Lotta Love."
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236.
Sing The Sorrow
by AFI
March 11, 2003
This is the major-label debut for the Bay Area punk rockers (whose initials stand for "A Fire Inside"), who got their start in Ukiah, Calif. in 1991. Garbage's Butch Vig produces.
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237.
Let Go
by Nada Surf
February 4, 2003
One-hit wonders, you say? Well, the New York trio did score an MTV hit with "Popular," from their 1996 debut album, but it is a more mature and less commercial Nada Surf that returns now with a third LP, their first for indie label Barsuk.
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238.
OST
by 8 Mile (Eminem)
October 29, 2002
What good's an Eminem movie without an Eminem soundtrack? It's not all Slim Shady here, though, as the soundtrack album incorporates other artists (Xzibit, Macy Gray, Jay-Z, Nas) in a mix of old and new tracks.
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239.
Scarlet's Walk
by Tori Amos
October 29, 2002
The suddenly prolific Amos returns with 18 new tracks, begging the question: Y Kant Tori Capitalize Her Song Titles? The album, her first for Epic, is structured as a cross-country journey through the U.S.
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240.
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
by Coldplay
August 27, 2002
The UK quartet follows the critical and commercial success of their 2000 debut album 'Parachutes' with this long-awaited follow-up release, which the band has suggested may be their last.
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241.
Songs For The Deaf
by Queens of the Stone Age
August 27, 2002
Stoner metal is back in the form of the third LP from Queens of the Stone Age, who are supplemented for this release (and supporting tour) by drummer Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana) and former Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan.
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242.
Turn On The Bright Lights
by Interpol
August 20, 2002
You won't read very many reviews of this New York band without seeing the words Joy Division pop up, and although there are some similarities, Interpol has something new to offer as well. This debut LP includes the tracks "PDA" and "NYC" from the group's well-received first single for Matador.
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243.
Details
by Frou Frou
August 13, 2002
'Details' is the debut full-length for the duo of producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Madonna) and vocalist Imogen Heap.
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244.
Stereo
by Paul Westerberg
April 23, 2002
The former Replacements leader returns with his first solo effort in three years, which actually is two albums in one: Stereo, his new 12-track solo release; and Mono, a second recording by Westerberg and full band under the Grandpaboy name.
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245.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
by Wilco
April 23, 2002
The long wait for this fourth album from Jeff Tweedy & co. is partially the result of the tumultuous recording process that left the band without its guitarist (Jay Bennett) and its record label (Warner/Reprise). Fellow Chicagoan Jim O'Rourke mixed the 11 tracks.
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246.
Life Is Full Of Possibilities
by Dntel
October 30, 2001
Dntel is an electronica side project for Jimmy Tamborello of Strictly Ballroom and Figurine. Here, he is joined by a who's-who of indie rockdom, including Mia Doi Todd, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Chris Gunst (Beachwood Sparks) and Brian McMahon (Slint).
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247.
Is This It?
by The Strokes
October 9, 2001
This is the debut album from New York indie-rockers The Strokes, who have been hyped by the British music press following the release of "The Modern Age" EP in early 2001. It almost goes without saying, but the group is frequently compared to the Velvet Underground, among others, thanks in part to singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas' Lou Reed-esque vocals.
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248.
Toxicity
by System Of A Down
September 4, 2001
This is the alternative metal band's follow-up to their hit 1998 self-titled debut. Rick Rubin produced the 14-track effort.
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249.
Vespertine
by Björk
August 28, 2001
Bjork's follow-up to 1997's 'Homogenic' and last year's soundtrack to Dancer In The Dark is closer in sound and mood to the latter, taking a quieter, more ambient approach. Produced by San Francisco-based electronic artists Matmos, 'Vespertine' utilizes mainly electronic instrumentation, much of which was recorded by Bjork in Iceland. The lead single is "Hidden Place."
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250.
Ágætis Byrjun
by Sigur Rós
May 15, 2001
This sophomore effort from Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros (which translates to "Victory Rose") appeared on numerous year-end Best Of lists in 2000, despite not receiving an official release in the United States until the following year. Imagine one of Radiohead's recent albums -- or better yet, Spiritualized or My Bloody Valentine -- but with everything sung in Icelandic. This album garnered the band the 2001 Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement In Music.
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251.
Lateralus
by Tool
May 15, 2001
The band's first album of new material in five years was produced by Tool with David Bottrill and features 13 tracks.
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252.
Discovery
by Daft Punk
March 13, 2001
The French electronica band returns with its long-awaited follow-up to its hit 1998 debut, Homework.
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253.
In A Beautiful Place Out In The Country [EP]
by Boards of Canada
November 28, 2000
This four-track EP is the first new material from the group since 1998's landmark 'Music Has The Right To Children.'
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254.
The Best Of Blur
by Blur
November 21, 2000
This 18-track compilation contains most of the UK band's biggest hits, as well as one new track ("Music Is My Radar"). The only noticeable omissions seem to be "Popscene," "Chemical World," and "Sunday Sunday."
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255.
Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)
by Marilyn Manson
November 14, 2000
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256.
Pure
by Gary Numan
November 7, 2000
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257.
Kid A
by Radiohead
October 3, 2000
Seemingly unwilling to stick to a successful formula, Radiohead follow their breakthrough album 'OK Computer' with this much more experimental work (recorded during sessions that also spawned the later-released 'Amnesiac' album), which ventures even further away from conventional song structure and embraces electronica more fully (even sounding at times like Aphex Twin).
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258.
Sailing to Philadelphia
by Mark Knopfler
September 26, 2000
The second full solo album from the Dire Straits frontman features guest appearances from James Taylor and Van Morrison.
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259.
Central Reservation
by Beth Orton
March 9, 1999
This is the second album for the English singer-songwriter, who gained acclaimed for her 1996 debut 'Trailer Park' as well as her work with the Chemical Brothers and William Orbit. Here, she shies away from the electronica of her prior album, resulting in a more organic folk-and-blues sound.
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260.
Unreal Unearth
by Hozier
August 18, 2023
The third full-length release from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier features a guest appearance by Brandi Carlile.
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261.
ÁTTA
by Sigur Rós
June 16, 2023
This is the first full-length studio release from Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós since 2013's Kveikur.
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262.
Blondshell
by Blondshell
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based Sabrina Teitelbaum as Blondshell was produced by Yves Rothman.
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263.
Love in Exile
by Arooj Aftab
March 24, 2023
The debut release for the collaboration between Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily was recorded live at a New York City studio.
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264.
So Much (For) Stardust
by Fall Out Boy
March 24, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from Fall Out Boy was produced by Neal Avron.
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265.
Don't Get Too Close
by Skrillex
February 18, 2023
The surprise release for Skrillex features guest appearances from Beam, Justin Bieber, Bladee, Bobby Raps, Bibi Bourelly, Chief Keef, Corbin, Don Toliver, Anthony Green, Kid Cudi, Swae Lee, PinkPantheress, Prentiss, Trippie Redd, and Yung Lean.
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The Bootleg Series, Vol. 17: Fragments - Time Out of Mind Sessions 1996-1997
by Bob Dylan
January 27, 2023
The latest in Bob Dylan's Bootleg Series features a new remix of the 1997 album Time Out Of Mind as well as 12 previously unreleased outtakes and alternate versions. A deluxe edition includes an additional disc of outtakes and alternate versions; a disc of live performances from 1998-2001; and 12 tracks previously available on The Bootleg Series Vol. 8: Tell Tale Signs.
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267.
Hold the Girl
by Rina Sawayama
September 16, 2022
The second full-length studio release for Rina Sawayama features production from Marcus Andersson, Clarence Clarity, Paul Epworth, and Stuart Price.
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268.
Last Night in the Bittersweet
by Paolo Nutini
July 1, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini is his first since 2014's Caustic Love.
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269.
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
May 13, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Kendrick Lamar features guest appearances from Baby Keem, Blxst, Sam Dew, Ghostface Killah, Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Kodak Black, Tanna Leone, Taylour Paige, Amanda Reifer, Sampha, and Summer Walker.
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270.
Familia
by Camila Cabello
April 8, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Camila Cabello features guest appearances from Maria Becerra, Ed Sheeran, WILLOW, and Yotuel.
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271.
Ivory
by Omar Apollo
April 8, 2022
The latest full-length release for singer-songwriter Omar Apollo features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar and Kali Uchis.
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272.
The Gods We Can Touch
by Aurora
January 21, 2022
The third full-length studio release for the Norwegian pop artist AURORA features a guest appearance from Pomme.
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273.
An Evening with Silk Sonic
by Silk Sonic
November 12, 2021
The full-length collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars was inspired by 1970s funk, soul and R&B music.
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274.
Friends That Break Your Heart
by James Blake
October 8, 2021
The fifth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter features guest appearances from JID, Monica Martin, SwaVay, and SZA.
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275.
In Heaven
by Strand of Oaks
October 1, 2021
The latest full-length studio release from the Tim Showalter project features contributions from Carl Broemel, James Iha, Bo Koster, Cedric LeMoyne, Scott Moore, and Kevin Ratterman (who also recorded the album).
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276.
Eternal Blue
by Spiritbox
September 17, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the Vancouver alt-metal quartet that includes ex-members of Iwrestledabearonce Courtney LaPlante and Michael Stringer as well as Bill Crook and Zev Rose.
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277.
Dawn of Chromatica
by Lady Gaga
September 3, 2021
Lady Gaga's 2020 album Chromatica was remixed by such artists as Arca, A.G. Cook, Coucou Chloe, Jimmy Edgar, Lsdxoxo, Mura Masa, and Planningtorock.
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278.
Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
by Little Simz
September 3, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the British rapper was produced by Inflo and features guest appearances from Obongjayar and Cleo Sol.
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279.
Screen Violence
by Chvrches
August 27, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Scottish synth-pop trio features a guest appearance from Robert Smith.
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280.
Loving in Stereo
by Jungle
August 13, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British electronic producer duo of Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland features guest appearances from Bas and Priya Ragu.
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281.
We're All Alone In This Together
by Dave
July 23, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, James Blake, Boj, Stormzy, and WizKid.
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282.
Home Video
by Lucy Dacus
June 25, 2021
The third full-length release for the indie singer-songwriter features contributions from Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers.
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283.
Fir Wave
by Hannah Peel
March 26, 2021
The Northern Irish composer and producer reinterprets Delia Derbyshire and the Radiophonic Workshop's 1972 Electrosonic for her latest full-length release.
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284.
Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition)
by Eminem
December 18, 2020
The second surprise release in 2020 from the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Miller Glasgow, Skylar Grey, Juice WRLD, KXNG Crooked, MAJ, Brendan Malloy, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9", Ed Sheeran, Sly Pyper, Don Toliver, Ty Dolla $ign, White Gold, and Young M.A.
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285.
The Symbol Remains
by Blue Öyster Cult
October 9, 2020
The first full-length studio release for the rock band since 2001's Curse Of The Hidden Mirror is also the first with Jules Radino and Richie Castellano.
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286.
Untitled (Rise)
by Sault
October 9, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British R&B collective is its second release in 2020.
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287.
Phoenix: Flames Are Dew Upon My Body
by Eartheater
October 2, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the New York-based experimental artist was self-produced and recorded in Spain and New York.
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288.
Róisín Machine
by Róisín Murphy
October 2, 2020
The fifth full-length solo studio release for the Irish electro-pop artist was recorded with Richard Barratt (also known as DJ Parrot or Crooked Man).
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289.
Day in a Yellow Beat
by Yellow Days
September 25, 2020
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in Los Angeles and features guest appearances from Mac Demarco, Shirley Jones, Bishop Nehru, and Nick Walters.
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290.
Breach
by Fenne Lily
September 18, 2020
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in Chicago with producer Brian Deck and Steve Albini.
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291.
How Ill Thy World Is Ordered
by Daniel Romano
September 18, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Canadian rock artist with The Outfit was mixed by Kenneth Roy Meehan.
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292.
No Pressure
by Logic
July 24, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper is said to be his last and was produced by No I.D.
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293.
Amends
by Grey Daze
June 26, 2020
The post-grunge band originally formed by Sean Dowdell and Linkin Park's Chester Bennington re-recorded 11 songs from the band's previous two albums with Bennington's original vocals from that time.
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294.
What's Your Pleasure?
by Jessie Ware
June 26, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features production from Benji B, Simian Mobile Disco's James Ford, Midland, Metronomy's Joseph Mount, and Matthew Tavares.
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295.
Punisher
by Phoebe Bridgers
June 18, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Christian Lee Hutson, Jim Keltner, Warpint's Jenny Lee Lindberg, Blake Mills, Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes' Nathaniel Walcott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner.
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296.
Petals for Armor
by Hayley Williams
May 8, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the Paramore singer was produced by Taylor York.
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297.
Descendants of Cain
by Ka
May 1, 2020
The latest full-length solo studio release for the New York rapper/producer Kaseem Ryan features production from Animoss, Roc Marciano, and Preservation.
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298.
Future Nostalgia
by Dua Lipa
March 27, 2020
The second full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter features contributions from such artists as Ghosted, Stuart Price, Shakka, Tove Lo, and samples INXS's "Need You Tonight."
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299.
After Hours
by The Weeknd
March 20, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian artist features contributions from such artists as Belly, Max Martin, Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Tame Impala.
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300.
Kiss My Super Bowl Ring
by The Garden
March 13, 2020
The fourth full-length for experimental punk twins Wyatt and Fletcher Shears features guest appearances from Khalif Jones and Ariel Pink
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