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Preacher's Daughter
by Ethel Cain
May 13, 2022
The debut full-length release for Alabama-based singer-songwriter Ethel Cain was self-produced.
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Blue Water Road
by Kehlani
April 29, 2022
The third full-length studio release for R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani features guest appearances from Ambré, Justin Bieber, Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, and Thundercat.
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Blue Banisters
by Lana Del Rey
October 22, 2021
The eighth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features production from Zach Dawes, Mike Dean, Dean Reid, and Gabe Simon.
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Dance Fever
by Florence + the Machine
May 13, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for British indie rock band Florence + The Machine features production with Jack Antonoff and Glass Animals' Dave Bayley.
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Giving the World Away
by Hatchie
April 22, 2022
The second full-length release for Australian singer-songwriter Hatchie was produced by Jorge Elbrecht and features contributions from Joe Agius and Beach House's James Barone.
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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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Zeit
by Rammstein
April 29, 2022
When Rammstein's tour was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they started writing and recording this eighth studio release during the lockdowns.
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Love Sux
by Avril Lavigne
February 25, 2022
The seventh full-length studio release for Canadian pop-punk artist Avril Lavigne features guest appearances from blackbear, Mark Hoppus and Machine Gun Kelly.
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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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The Turning Wheel
by Spellling
June 25, 2021
The third full-length release for Chrystia Cabral as Spellling was self-produced.
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Plastic Hearts
by Miley Cyrus
November 27, 2020
The seventh full-length studio album from Miley Cyrus features guest appearances from Dua Lipa, Billy Idol and Joan Jett.
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Palomino
by Miranda Lambert
April 29, 2022
The latest full-length release for country singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert features a guest appearance from The B-52's.
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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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Once Twice Melody
by Beach House
February 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for Baltimore duo Beach House was self-produced and features a live string ensemble.
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If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
by Halsey
August 27, 2021
Produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, the fourth full-length studio release for the alternative pop artist is a concept album about pregnancy and giving birth.
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Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land
by MARINA
June 11, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the Welsh pop artist who previously went by the name Marina and the Diamonds features production with Jennifer Decilveo and James Flannigan.
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Fearless (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
April 9, 2021
The first of a planned re-recording of the singer-songwriter's six albums released on the Big Machine Label features six tracks not on the 2008 album and a track for the 2010 film, Valentine's Day.
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Map of the Soul: 7
by BTS
February 21, 2020
The seventh full-length for the Korean pop band features guest appearances from Halsey and Sia.
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Norman Fucking Rockwell!
by Lana Del Rey
August 30, 2019
The sixth full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter was produced with Jack Antonoff and features contributions from Louis Bell, Zach Dawes, Rick Nowels, and Andrew Watt.
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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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Melt My Eyez See Your Future
by Denzel Curry
March 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Florida rapper Denzel Curry features guest appearances from 454, 6LACK, Robert Glasper, Jasiah, JID, Buzzy Lee, Rico Nasty, Bridget Perez, Powers Pleasant, Karriem Riggins, slowthai, T-Pain, and Saul Williams.
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Magic
by Nas
December 24, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for rapper Nas was produced by Hit-Boy and features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky and DJ Premier.
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Red (Taylor's Version)
by Taylor Swift
November 12, 2021
The new recording of Taylor Swift's fourth studio album features nine previously unreleased songs that include guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Stapleton.
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How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?
by Big Red Machine
August 27, 2021
The second full-length release for the collaboration between Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and The National's Aaron Dessner features guest appearances from Fleet Foxes, Lisa Hannigan, Ben Howard, Ilsey, La Force, Anaïs Mitchell, Naeem, Shara Nova, Taylor Swift, This Is The Kit, and Sharon Van Etten.
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King's Disease II
by Nas
August 6, 2021
The sequel to the rappers 2020 King's Disease album features guest appearances from A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Blxst, Eminem, EPMD, Lauryn Hill, Hit-Boy, Charlie Wilson, and YG.
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Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over
by Demi Lovato
April 2, 2021
The seventh full-length release for the actress/pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Noah Cyrus, Sam Fischer, Ariana Grande, and Saweetie.
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BE
by BTS
November 20, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the South Korean pop band features production from Brasstracks and Cosmo's Midnight.
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Confetti
by Little Mix
November 6, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the British pop group features contributions from such artists as Kamille, MNEK, Tayla Parx, and TMS.
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RóisÃn Machine
by RóisÃn 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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folklore
by Taylor Swift
July 24, 2020
The 16-track surprise release from the pop artist features contributions from Jack Antonoff, Bon Iver, William Bowery, and Aaron Dessner of the National.
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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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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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Sawayama
by Rina Sawayama
April 17, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the Japanese-British pop artist features production from Clarence Clarity, Nate Company, Bram Inscore, and Nicole Morier.
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The New Abnormal
by The Strokes
April 10, 2020
The first new full-length studio release in seven years for the New York rock bad was produced by Rick Rubin.
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Step 2: A Different Kind of Human
by Aurora
June 7, 2019
The third full-length release for Norwegian electronic pop artist is the follow-up to 2018's Step 1: Infections of a Different Kind.
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Titanic Rising
by Weyes Blood
April 5, 2019
The fourth full-length release for Natalie Mering was co-produced with Foxygen's Jonathan Rado.
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Never Let Me Go
by Placebo
March 25, 2022
The eighth full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band Placebo is its first album in nine years and the first as a duo (drummer Steve Forrest left in 2015).
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LIFE ON EARTH
by Hurray for the Riff Raff
February 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for Alynda Segarra's project Hurray For The Riff Raff was produced by Brad Cook.
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Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
by Big Thief
February 11, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Brooklyn indie rock band Big Thief was recorded it was recorded in California, Colorado, upstate New York, and Tucson.
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Heterosexuality
by Shamir
February 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for Philadelphia artist Shamir was produced by Hollow Comet and mixed by Justin Tailor.
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Ants From Up There
by Black Country, New Road
February 4, 2022
The second full-length release for the British post-rock band Black Country, New Road is its last with frontman and co-founder Isaac Wood, who announced he was leaving the band in January 2022.
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Dawn FM
by The Weeknd
January 7, 2022
The sixth full-length studio release for The Weeknd features guest appearances from Jim Carrey, Lil Wayne, and Tyler, the Creator as well as contributions from Oscar Holter, Quincy Jones, Max Martin, and Oneohtrix Point Never.
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Imposter
by Dave Gahan & the Soulsavers
November 12, 2021
The third full-length release for the collaboration between Dave Gahan and Soulsavers is a rock covers.
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A Beginner's Mind
by Sufjan Stevens
September 24, 2021
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine was inspired by such films as All About Eve, Bring It On Again, Night of the Living Dead, Mad Max, Point Break, Silence of the Lambs, and The Thing.
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Flux
by Poppy
September 24, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the Boston-born artist was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
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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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Woman on the Internet
by Orla Gartland
August 20, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Irish singer-songwriter was produced by Pete Robertson.
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Exit Wounds
by The Wallflowers
July 9, 2021
The first new full-length release in nine years for the Jakob Dylan-led rock project was produced by Butch Walker.
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Chemtrails Over the Country Club
by Lana Del Rey
March 19, 2021
The latest full-length studio release for the pop singer-songwriter artist was produced by Jack Antonoff and features guest appearances from Zella Day and Weyes Blood.
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evermore
by Taylor Swift
December 11, 2020
The second surprise release from the singer-songwriter in 2020 features contributions from Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Haim, Marcus Mumford, The National, Justin Vernon, and William Bowery (aka Joe Alwyn).
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We Will Always Love You
by The Avalanches
December 11, 2020
The third full-length release for the Australian electronic duo features guest appearances from such artist as Blood Orange, Leon Bridges, Vashti Bunyan, Neneh Cherry, Rivers Cuomo, Perry Farrell, Karen O, Jamie xx, Mick Jones, Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby), Johnny Marr, MGMT, Oroño, Sampa the Great, Pink Siifu, Tricky, and Kurt Vile.
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K.G.
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
November 20, 2020
The 16th full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was recorded remotely from each member's home during the COVID-19 quarantine.
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Existential Reckoning
by Puscifer
October 30, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the trio led by Maynard James Keenan was mixed by Mat Mitchell.
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Karma & Desire
by Actress
October 23, 2020
The latest full-length release for British electronic artist Darren Cunningham as Actress features guest appearances from Aura T-09, Vanessa Benelli, Sampha, Christel Well, and Zsela.
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Generations
by Will Butler
September 25, 2020
The second full-length solo studio release for the Arcade Fire member was self-recorded and produced at his Brooklyn home during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
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Zeros
by Declan McKenna
September 4, 2020
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville with Jay Joyce and mixed by Spike Stent.
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Jaguar
by Victoria Monét
August 7, 2020
The debut full-length release for the R&B singer-songwriter features contributions from Khalid and SG Lewis.
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Ungodly Hour
by Chloe x Halle
June 12, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the R&B sister duo of Chloe and Halle Bailey features guest appearances from Swae Lee and Mike Will Made-It.
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Cape God
by Allie X
February 21, 2020
The second full-length release for the Canadian indie pop artist features guest appearances from Mitski and Troye Sivan.
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Pang
by Caroline Polachek
October 18, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Former Chairlift singer under her own name features production from A.G. Cook, Danny L Harle, and Valley Girl.
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Queen of Golden Dogs
by Vessel
November 9, 2018
The third full-length release for Sebastian Gainsborough as Vessel is his first in four years and features vocals from Olivia Chaney.
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All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend
by Aurora
March 11, 2016
The Norwegian dark pop singer-songwriter worked with Odd Martin Skalnes and Magnus Skylstad on her debut full-length release.
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E-MO-TION
by Carly Rae Jepsen
August 21, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian pop singer features songs co-written by such artists as Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend, Dev Hynes, Dan Nigro of As Tall As Lions, Ariel Rechtshaid, Sia, and Peter Svensson of The Cardigans.
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Creation
by The Pierces
September 1, 2014
This is the fifth studio release for the New York-based sister duo of Allison and Catherine Pierce.
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The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do
by Fiona Apple
June 19, 2012
The singer-songwriter began recording her fourth studio album in secret in 2008 or 2009.
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TRST
by Trust
February 28, 2012
The Canadian duo of Robert Alfons and Austra's Maya Postepski offers a mix of synth-pop and goth on its debut release.
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Dead Son Rising
by Gary Numan
December 6, 2011
The album of songs that grew from unused demos from his previous works was produced by Ade Fenton.
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Ghost Town
by Owen
November 8, 2011
This is the sixth solo album for Mike Kinsella under the name Owen.
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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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The Empyrean
by John Frusciante
January 27, 2009
The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.
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In Rainbows
by Radiohead
October 10, 2007
Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price.
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Fear of a Blank Planet
by Porcupine Tree
April 24, 2007
The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band.
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Long Island Shores
by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
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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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You're A Woman, I'm A Machine
by Death from Above 1979
October 26, 2004
'You're A Woman' is the first album for the Canadian duo of vocalist/drummer Sebastien Grainger and bassist Jesse F. Keeler. It's a drum 'n' bass album in the literal sense of the term, as those are the only two instruments (aside from a very infrequent synthesizer) on the record.
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Team Boo
by Mates of State
September 16, 2003
This is the third album from the husband-wife duo of Kori Gardner (keyboards) and Jason Hammel (drums). Spoon's Jim Eno produced, along with John Croslin.
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Summer Sun
by Yo La Tengo
April 8, 2003
The days of hard-rocking Yo La Tengo appear to be over (at least on record), as the Hoboken, NJ trio continues along the atmospheric, lower-volume path begun on 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out.' Included among the 13 Roger Moutenot-produced tracks is a cover of Big Star's "Take Care" and the James McNew-sung "Tiny Birds."
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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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Start Breaking My Heart
by Caribou
November 12, 2002
Manitoba consists entirely of Toronto's Dan Snaith (yes, we are aware that Toronto isn't actually in Manitoba), and this is his debut album. [This release was originally credited under the name Manitoba before being re-released under the name Caribou after the name change]
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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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Long Walk Home: Music From The Rabbit-Proof Fence
by Peter Gabriel
June 18, 2002
Philip Noyce's period film about Austrialia's Aboriginal people, "Rabbit Proof Fence," serves as the inspiration for Peter Gabriel's return to recording for only the second time since 1992's 'Us.' Gabriel turns to Aboriginal music throughout the album, but don't expect any true "songs" from this work, which consists chiefly of longer, moody, instrumental pieces with a world music flavor.
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The Eminem Show
by Eminem
May 28, 2002
Working once again with producer Dr. Dre, Marshall Mathers returns with his third album.
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Fever
by Kylie Minogue
February 26, 2002
This high-energy dance album from the Australian veteran includes the UK hit single "Can't Get You out of My Head." It is her first American release since 1988, although she has retained her popularity in Europe and her native Australia since the 1980's, updating her sound along the way.
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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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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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Aaliyah
by Aaliyah
July 17, 2001
This is the third album for Detroit-born Aaliyah, who debuted in 1994 (at the age of 15) with 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number.' Timbaland produces three tracks. The singer died in a plane crash in August 2001, shortly after the release of the album.
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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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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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Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
September 12, 2000
The second proper album from the Canadian instrumentalists consists of four independent works(each 18-22 minutes long).... yes, that's 2 songs per CD.
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The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
May 23, 2000
The second full-length from Eminem (aka Marshall Mathers) garnered two Grammys for the rapper and became the fastest-selling rap album in history.
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A Light for Attracting Attention
by The Smile
May 13, 2022
The debut full-length release for Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner as The Smile was produced by Nigel Godrich.
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Impera
by Ghost
March 11, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for the Swedish rock band Ghost was produced by Klas Ahlund.
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If My Wife New I'd Be Dead
by CMAT
March 4, 2022
This is the debut full-length release for the Irish pop singer-songwriter Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson as CMAT.
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The Tipping Point
by Tears for Fears
February 25, 2022
British pop-rock duo Tears For Fears worked with Charlton Pettus, Florian Reutter and Sacha Skarbek on its first full-length studio release in 17 years.
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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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Optimist
by FINNEAS
October 15, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the songwriter and producer who is best known for his work with his sister, Billie Eilish.
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Seventeen Going Under
by Sam Fender
October 8, 2021
The second full-length release for the British indie rock singer-songwriter was produced by Bramwell Bronte.
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Love for Sale
by Tony Bennett
October 1, 2021
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga reunite for an album of Cole Porter songs accompanied by the Brian Newman Quintet with arrangements by Marion Evans & Jorge Callandrelli.
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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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Sinner Get Ready
by Lingua Ignota
August 6, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Kristin Hayter solo project was inspired by the religious communities in rural Pennsylvania.
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