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Opeth
Pale Communion
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On its brilliant follow-up to Heritage, the band doubles down on prog rock and leaves metal behind altogether.
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Annie Lennox
Nostalgia
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An album of distinctive, sophisticated cover songs that showcases the former Eurythmic's powerhouse vocals.
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Marianne Faithfull
Give My Love to London
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On her fifth 21st century album the singer co-writes with a contemporary cast to build a bridge between her musical past and present.
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Lucinda Williams
Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone
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The singer/songwriter's first album for her own label is a grand-scale exploration of heart, soul, mind, and groove.
- Mark Deming
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Singer's Grave/A Sea of Tongues
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The first substantial album from Will Oldham in three years is full of upbeat revisions of the subdued folk tunes from his 2011 effort Wolfroy Goes to Town.
- Fred Thomas
Bing & Ruth
Tomorrow Was the Golden Age
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Pianist/composer David Moore's enchanting minimalist chamber ensemble delivers a graceful and pastoral second album.
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Justin Townes Earle
Single Mothers
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Spare, mournful set of songs about heartache in various forms; beautifully crafted, but takes its sadness very seriously.
- Mark Deming
Sam Amidon
Lily-O
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Guest guitar work from the always innovative Bill Frisell contributes to what may be this experimental folksinger's best work.
- Fred Thomas
The Luxembourg Signal
The Luxembourg Signal
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Debut album from former members of indie pop group Aberdeen shares their sensibilities, but injects more noise and a more mature lyrical viewpoint.
- Tim Sendra
Laura Jean
Laura Jean
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The Australian songwriter delivers a strikingly intimate and deeply affecting record of spare beauty.
- Timothy Monger
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