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January 11, 2019
Village
Interscope / Polydor
Debut studio album from genre-switching U.K. vocalist aims for myriad styles but misses the mark in terms of consistency.
Nymphs
R&S
Triple-LP collection of Nicolas Jaar's Nymphs, a series of singles containing some of his most innovative work.
The Simulation
Sumerian Records
Nearly four years after Soul Sphere, the Chicago outfit simultaneously go back to basics and push the envelope.
Twenty
Concord / Craft Records
The Long Island emo icons celebrate their first two decades together on this career-spanning collection which also includes two new cuts.
De Facto
Sonic Cathedral
The Mexican psychedelic band's fifth full album sees them becoming both wildly experimental and laser-focused.
Rattlesnake
S-Curve
The former Lumineer makes her solo debut with a theatrical concept album about Colorado historical figure Rattlesnake Kate.
Ode to a Friend
Nettwerk
A debut of deeply atmospheric indie Americana from Atlanta-via-Nashville troubadour Ben Cramer.
You Tell Me
Memphis Industries
Tender and happily complicated collaboration between Field Music's Peter Brewis and Admiral Fallow's Sarah Hayes.
Signals Into Space
Crepuscule / Les Disques du Crépuscule
On their first recording in five years, the Essex electronica duo enlist Anna Domino and Iain Ballamy to assist in their atmospheric interior travelog.
Bonito Generation
Polyvinyl
The witty electro-pop trio's first full-length is a winning mix of subversive art and genuine heart.
Verkligheten
Nuclear Blast
A meaty 12-track set that's spilling over with soaring guitarmonies and horned hand-soliciting choruses.
Elgar & Finzi: Violin Concertos
Channel Classics
The main attraction here is the rarely heard violin concerto by the young Gerald Finzi.
Handel: Serse
Deutsche Grammophon
A very strong cast in Handel's increasingly popular 1738 tragicomic opera.
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 K.466; Sonatas K.281 & K.332
Deutsche Grammophon
Innovative Mozart from the Korean pianist of the moment.
Elgar: The Music Makers; The Spirit of England
Chandos
Major choral works by Elgar, performed in fine British style.
Thomas Tallis: Gentlemen of the Chapel Royal
Resonus
The choir of Hampton Court Palace returns with music by one of its former members.
Haydn: Fantasia in C major; Menuetti; Variationen; Deutsche Tänze
Naxos
Fascinating small pieces by Haydn, little-known and well-played.