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November 8, 2019
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Last Christmas [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Sony Music
A collection of sophisticated, sentimental hits from George Michael and Wham! highlighted by the unreleased "This Is How (We Want You to Get High)."
What You See Is What You Get
SME
Luke Combs doubles down on his straight-ahead '90s country revival.
![Album cover for 50 Year Trip [Live at Red Rocks] by John Fogerty](https://fastly-s3.allmusic.com/release/mr0005125910/front/220/T7T3FN0ncd_piiGvA-KZSYAf7E_1E-2MlBBPmPAXRBU=.jpg)
50 Year Trip [Live at Red Rocks]
BMG
A tight, crowd-pleasing set of Creedence Clearwater Revival and solo Fogerty hits.
CHAMPION
Island
Cathartic breakup album from the plaintive pop singer/songwriter that finds strength in pain.
![Album cover for No Other [Deluxe Edition] by Gene Clark](https://fastly-s3.allmusic.com/release/mr0005118631/front/220/tLgV7OwXBQeZFbdcd4694FWnbEN5fCjifro6xhIBuB4=.jpg)
No Other [Deluxe Edition]
4AD
A deluxe reissue features a new 5.1 mix, a documentary, and a hardcover book.
2019
Matador
A holiday-themed set of four covers and three originals highlighted by "My Mother & I" and a rockin' "Last Christmas."
Get the Money
Columbia / RCA
Hawkins reassembles classic rock cliches to make a fresh, fun, retro fantasia.
![Album cover for The Repentless Killogy [Live at the Forum in Inglewood, CA] by Slayer](https://fastly-s3.allmusic.com/release/mr0005120158/front/220/7_OIxYmoaaDeV9II8Z6fjoAf7E_1E-2MlBBPmPAXRBU=.jpg)
The Repentless Killogy [Live at the Forum in Inglewood, CA]
Nuclear Blast
The uncompromising companion concert LP to the thrash legends' 2019 short film of the same name.
Mr
S-Curve
The third album from the Tony-winning actor and singer is his first one based on originals, highlighted by its modern R&B ballads.
In All Weather
Rough Trade
Subdued and graceful songs with light instrumentation make up the strong debut of this U.K. singer/songwriter.
Thirst
Because Music
The producer's first album in eight years shows how much his music has grown since Ed Banger's day-glow heyday.
Little Common Twist
Thrill Jockey
The second volume of stylistically adventurous collaborative work from two players with a profound chemistry.
Rwanda, You Should Be Loved
Anti-
The third set by the rural acoustic trio of Rwandan farmers pairs aching poignancy with themes of hope and beauty.
Super Enthusiast
6131 Records
The Long Island combo fuses technically impressive chops with warm-hearted, melodic indie rock on their charming debut.
Preserves
Beyond Beyond Is Beyond
Long-running acid folk songwriter goes off the deep end with this fried, funky, and blissfully damaged album.
Before the Past: Live from Electrical Audio
Temporary Residence
20 years on, the Japanese rockers with revisit three tracks from their first two albums live in a studio with Steve Albini.
Building Balance
ATO
The soulful vocalist's third album nicely draws inspiration from '70s soul and the '90s New Jack Swing sound.
Waiting Game
Motéma Music
Showcasing her new band, the drummer offers many articulations of modern jazz as they intersect with topical protest and pop culture.
Hometown: Detroit Sessions 1990-2014
Strut
Strut's compilation of latter-day sides by Detroit's iconic jazz collective offers a historic portrait of its continuing relevance and creativity.
The Sisypheans
Drag City
On their fourth long-player, the international duo use dirges and folk ballads to explore the unknown.
Immanent Fire
Emily Jane White / Talitres
The gothic folk-rock stylist's focused, cinematic sixth album is informed by the days' destructive power structures and climate change.
Black Space Tapes
Stones Throw
An atmospheric debut from the California-born keyboardist is a dream-like collage of jazz, hip-hop, and avant-garde improvisation.
A Son
Kranky
Mark Nelson takes inspiration from country and folk traditions on his least electronic record since his time as a member of Labradford.
Paradise
Tapete Records
The former Weather Prophet's third solo album recaptures some of that band's rollicking feel on a set of melancholy and comforting indie pop.
Becoming Peter Ivers
RVNG
Studio tracks, rehearsal recordings, and home demos cohere into a suitably eccentric introduction to the late cult favorite.
Love is Alright
Both Sides Now! Records
The singer/songwriter from the Essex Green and the Ladybug Transistor refines her gifts and charts new directions on her solo debut.
Trophy
Solitaire Recordings
The indie rock and singer/songwriter debut of a one-time jazz phenom presents a songwriter fully formed.
DJ-Kicks
!K7
Genre-spanning mix from the South London-based musician/DJ, intended as a tribute to his city's underground music scene.
Light Years Later
Jansen
The dance-friendly solo debut of one-time STRFKR member Patrick Morris mixes '80s synth pop and '90s alt-rock influences.
Sunsets & Full Moons
Columbia
A comparatively reflective sixth album from the accessible Irish pop outfit.
Amnioverse
Brainfeeder
Lapalux follows the excellent Ruinism with an equally ambitious, complex album about the fluid, perpetual cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Various Artists
Too Late to Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots
Bloodshot
25th Anniversary set from the "Insurgent Country" label shows that their knack for finding great acts with great songs hasn't faded.
Three Keyboard Masters: Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff
Skylark Music
A sleeper from Canada, with a distinctive, almost mystical Rachmaninoff.
Elegy: Purcell & Blow
Vivat
A superb survey of the elegy in the music of Purcell and Blow, culminating in Blow's ode on Purcell's death.
Mozart: Piano Concertos 17 & 24
Avie
Elegant and sharp performances of Mozart concertos conducted from the keyboard.
Her Voice: Beach, Clarke, Farrenc
Chandos
A fresh group of works by women composers, likely only sparsely known even among those specializing in the repertory.
Romeo and Juliet
Steinway & Sons
A sprightly, energetic performance of Prokofiev's own transcription of his famed ballet.
Beethoven: Complete Symphonies
Deutsche Grammophon
The Vienna Philharmonic comes alive in this brisk traversal of the Beethoven symphonies by conductor Andris Nelsons.