Recent Smooth Releases

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  Robert Cray / Robert Cray Band
  That's What I Heard
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  The veteran blues artist lets his love of Southern soul take center stage, and the results find him in top form.

  - Mark Deming
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  Dua Lipa
  Future Nostalgia
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  This pulse-pounding sophomore set updates the best from '70s disco, '80s dance-pop, and '90s club.

  - Neil Z. Yeung
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  Lil Baby
  My Turn
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  Second studio album from Atlanta rapper finds inspired, masterful flows meeting infectious pop hooks.

  - Fred Thomas
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  Daniel Romano
  Okay Wow
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  The singer/songwriter and his band bring new fire, dynamics, and excitement to his music in this impressive live album.

  - Mark Deming
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  John Stewart
  Old Forgotten Altars: The 1960s Demo …
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  A collection of unheard demos covers the singer/songwriter's journey through his membership in the Kingston Trio to his early solo albums.

  - Thom Jurek
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  Joan as Police Woman
  Cover Two
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  Spanning songs from Prince, Gil Scott-Heron, and Grease, Joan Wasser's second covers collection frequently brings out the best in her music.

  - Heather Phares
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  Brandy Clark
  Your Life Is a Record
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  Brandy Clark gets warm and intimate on the soulful Your Life Is a Record.

  - Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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  Andy Williams
  Emperor of Easy: Lost Columbia Maste …
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  A stellar compilation of rare and unreleased tracks culled from the popular crooner's Columbia vault.

  - Matt Collar
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  Mandy Moore
  Silver Landings
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  An understated, impeccably produced comeback full of reflective songwriting and a smooth, late-'70s West Coast pop feel.

  - Timothy Monger
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  America
  Heritage II: Demos/Alternate Takes 1 …
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  A second collection of rarities from America, this time focusing on the group's mid-'70s work with George Martin.

  - Stephen Thomas Erlewine