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March 4, 2016
You Know Who You Are
Barsuk
Comforting power pop from the indie rock vets that distills two decades of their sound with maturity and confidence.
Emily's D+Evolution
Concord
The Grammy-winning bassist/vocalist's ambitious, poetic, prog rock-infused concept album.
Full Circle
Sony Music
A moving, intimate record that takes stock of the full scope of the country legend's musical life.
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Atlantic / Warner Bros.
Beat-heavy and soul-infused collection of intelligent avant pop gems from hook maestro trio.
We Can Do Anything
PIAS / Play It Again Sam
A typically twitchy, occasionally surprising comeback from the reunited Violent Femmes.
A Man Alive
Ribbon Music
With Merrill Garbus producing, the band's fourth LP leaves behind any remnants of quirky indie folk for passion- and flare-invigorated indie rock.
Distance Inbetween
Ignition Records
After a long break filled with solo projects, the band returned with a heavily '70s rock-influenced album that was recorded live in the studio.
Ouroboros
Columbia / RCA
With co-producer Jim James on board, LaMontagne charges full steam into album rock on his psychedelic sixth LP.
Of Course You Are
Fire Records
Guided by Voices founder gets a musical upgrade on this solo set, thanks to producer and multi-instrumentalist Nick Mitchell.
Nostalgia for Infinity
Joyful Noise
Ex-Candy Claws members collaborate with Drums and Apples in Stereo members on their peacefully majestic dream pop debut.
Arcology
Software
Ryan McRyhew expands on his already impressive hybrid electro sound with his sci-fi-inspired second full-length as Thug Entrancer.
Heron Oblivion
Sub Pop
Sprawling yet controlled psych-folk from a quartet featuring members of Espers, Comets on Fire, and Six Organs of Admittance.
The Hills
Tin Angel
The follow-up to On Sunset is another brilliantly crafted, passionately sung, soft R&B-flavored song cycle about life in Hollywood.
United Crushers
Mom + Pop Music
Conceived as modern protest songs, the band's impassioned third album brings more purpose to their atmospheric music.
Music for Listening to Music To
Polyvinyl
There's a switch to being a duo and a shift to a country-rock sound on the group's fourth album.
Long Way Home
XL
The young Englishwoman's full-length debut offers emotional heft alongside slow-gliding, indie electronic atmosphere.
Forever Sounds
Damnably
The stellar Cincinnati band transmits from space on an album full of beautifully bent guitar sounds and ghostly filtered vocals.
The Rarity of Experience
No Quarter
Rootsy yet spacy double album from the former Peeesseye guitarist and his Solar Motel Band.
Eraser Stargazer
DFA
The band's full-length DFA debut adds more sophistication to their barely organized chaos.
Krokofant 2
Rune Grammofon
On its second album, this Norse power trio draws on a wider pool of sources to execute their unique brand of 21st century jazz rock.
Xtreme Now
Carpark Records
Influenced by medieval art and extreme sports, Prince Rama's first full-length in four years is their poppiest, most energetic album yet.
Echtzeit
Bureau B
Hans-Joachim Roedelius' post-2010 continuation of Cluster ventures in a sparse, melodic direction on its sixth full-length.
Sirens
Secretly Canadian
The debut studio long player from the Melbourne-based singer/songwriter invokes names like Peter Gabriel, Glen Hansard, and Gotye.
Mother Town Hall
Tapete Records
A Victorian jangle pop horn of plenty, spilling over with wit, warmth, and timeless melodies.
Old Magick
Fortuna POP!
The singer/songwriter's second solo album uses a smaller crew, drawing focus to his sharp lyrics and breezy melodies.
This Is Our Vice
Nettwerk
On their debut, the Brisbane band infuse their driving synth-pop with youthful energy and spirited melodies that signal lyrical and songwriting maturity.
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EZ Listening Muzak [Antique Walnut Vinyl]
Futurismo
Muzak-inspired versions of Devo classics are delivered with just a slight hint of irony.
Silver Mountain
Rune Grammofon
On their second collaboration, Norway's electric jazz trio and Sweden's psych guitarist dig deep into prog, Miles, and space rock.
Glitterbust
Burger Records
Kim Gordon's collaboration with Tomorrows Tulips' Alex Knost is as vulnerable and serene as it is experimental.
Everyone Thinks I Dodged a Bullet
Concord / Vanguard
The moody singer/songwriter delivers a lush, icy breakup album.
Get Your Hand in My Hand
Bar/None Records
Album number four offers more of their poignant, singer/songwriter fare, including a cover of "Sky High," penned by bandleader Darren Jessee for Ben Folds Five.
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Janis: Little Girl Blue [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Legacy / Sony Music
The soundtrack to a Janis Joplin documentary relies heavily on relatively rare live material.
Moogmemory
The Leaf Label
The British improvisational pianist explores the capabilities of a modified 1982 Memorymoog synthesizer on his second solo album for Leaf.
No Fantasy Required
Counter Records
Matthew Dear, Pusha T, and Jori Hulkkonen join the Canadian producer for his loosest album to date.
Various Artists
Punk 45: Chaos in the City of Angels And Devils, Hollywood from X to Zero & Hardcore on the Beaches: Punk in Los Angeles 1977-81
Soul Jazz
Excellent sampler of important single sides from the early years of Los Angeles punk rock.
Under Summer
Big Scary Monsters
Arriving a decade after their debut, the British post-rock ensemble expand their dynamic range on their long-awaited second album.
Limitless
Fearless Records / Sony Music
The Australian five-piece take a shot at the mainstream on their slick, uplifting third LP.
Running from the Blows
Burger Records / Lolipop Records
The L.A. post-punks emerge a bit darker and leaner on their full-length debut.
Torsten the Beautiful Libertine
SFE
This sequel to 2014's Torsten the Bareback Saint finds the Erasure singer revisiting his trashy supernova cabaret character Torsten.
Antonín Dvorák: Overtures
Pentatone / PentaTone Classics
Jakub Hrusa and the PKF-Prague Philharmonia serve up five overtures by Dvorák that are rare in the multichannel format.
Third Coast Percussion & Steve Reich
Cedille Records
With crack modern players, this is a fine survey of Reich's percussion music.
Charles Ives: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2 - A Symphony "New England Holidays"; Three Places in New England; Central Park in the Dark; The Unanswered Question
Chandos
This highly successful recording tackles the problem of balance and clarity in Ives' large orchestral scores.
My Tribute to Yehudi Menuhin
Deutsche Grammophon
Capturing the exceptionally wide range of Menuhin's musical interests, this is a tribute that exudes real familiarity and warmth.
Ravel: L'Heure espagnole; Don Quichotte à Dulcinée
Naxos
Absolutely delightful, Slatkin artfully captures the spirit of Ravel's music.
Benjamin Britten: The Turn of the Screw
Dux Records
Britten's The Turn of the Screw received its Polish premiere in this collaboration between the Beethoven Easter Festival and Yale University.