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March 11, 2022
Hits to the Head
Domino
The Glasgow art-punks' greatest-hits collection gathers the highlights of their witty body of work and features two new tracks that hold their own.
Mercy
Rubber Jungle
A sweet, meditative acoustic album made in isolation that is also about isolation.
Keep On With Falling
Boostr
Delivering right and sunny dream pop with a few passing melancholy clouds, the band return with an album near the equal of their best work.
Classic Objects
4AD
Filled with rapturous sounds and literary songwriting, Hval's 4AD debut is a dazzling distillation of her music.
Candydrip
Keep Cool / RCA
David Brown's gleaming second album of progressive R&B, chock-full of persuasive slow jams and ballads.
Who Cares?
RCA
The British singer/songwriter comes into his own on this AM pop-influenced album recorded in the Netherlands with Benny Sings.
Great American Painting
Fat Possum Records
The alternative rockers continue to experiment with glossy, '80s-style new wave sounds, this time with superior results.
Blind
Brainfeeder
A challenging yet fascinating fusion of avant-jazz and experimental electronics, with guests including Evan Parker and Dorian Concept.
Chariot of the Gods
Big Time Phonograph Recording Co.
After a 12-year layoff, one of Australia's greatest bands is back in action and reminding us why they still love rock & roll.
Gershwin Country
Concord / Craft Records
Country stars have fun with Gershwin tunes on a set highlighted by earnest duets with Dolly Parton and executive producer Liza Minnelli.
Allhallowtide
Tapete Records
Another fine example of the kind of deeply sophisticated, lyrically dense, and melodically swift albums the band have been making for decades.
The Age of Aquarius
Glitterbeat
The Dutch quartet mix cosmic synths and heavy disco grooves with Thai funk and psychedelia on their second album.
The Chicago Experiment
Ropeadope
After a 15-year break, Ropeadope reinvigorates its geographical "experiment" series with Greg Spero assembling a star-studded cast.
The Hope Six Demolition Project: The Demos
Island / UMC
The sketches for Harvey's 2016 album have a nimble immediacy that frequently heightens the power of their social commentary.
Invisible Pictures
Anti-
The Nashville singer/songwriter embraces his classic pop sensibilities on this more socially varied third effort.
Broken Equipment
What's Yr Rupture?
The band's second album is a more polished, new wave-influenced take on the strident, witty, and danceable post-punk of their debut.
The Jacket
Captured Tracks
The duo's sixth album explores growth and loss with a hazy montage of storytelling and symbolism that feels as well-worn as a vintage garment.
Planetário Da Gávea
Far Out Recordings
Long-lost 1981 live gig that showcases the stunning potential of Hermeto Pascoal's then-fledgling O Grupo.
Various Artists
V4 Visions: Of Love & Androids
Numero Group
Fine underground R&B, house, jungle, lovers rock, and more from a small London-based label active during the first half of the '90s.
Kris Davis / Marcus Gilmore / Dave Holland / Harish Raghavan / Joel Ross / Walter Smith III / Matthew Stevens
In Common III
Whirlwind Recordings
The collaboration between saxophonist Smith and guitarist Stevens takes on mutable atmospheres with bassist Dave Holland.
Magazine 1
SFE
Playful nostalgia from the former Kraftwerk member, with guests such as Juan Atkins, Carl Cox, and Peter Hook.
Schubert: Die schöne Müllerin
Signum Classics
Davies' countertenor Die schöne Müllerin shows the singer's strong dramatic sense.
B-A-C-H: Anatomy of a Motif
Chandos
A dual success, exploring works with the B-A-C-H motif and also the capabilities of a magnificent organ.
Reflections: Scott Joplin Reconsidered
Rising Sun Records
A fresh approach to Joplin that emphasizes the range of his compositions and avoids mechanical "nostalgic" arrangements.
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 7
LSO Live
Delicately sculpted Shostakovich Seventh that is notable for its virtuosically quiet passages.
The Berlin Concert
Deutsche Grammophon
Extraordinary, perhaps valedictory performances of Williams standards, conducted by the composer.