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An affectionate, searching full-length debut from a Philadelphia trio whose ethereal indie folk-rock never loses its warm composure.
An affectionate, searching full-length debut from a Philadelphia trio whose ethereal indie folk-rock never loses its warm composure.
The metal pioneers turned in some of the heaviest, most doom-laden songs of their career on this masterpiece, here remastered and expanded with 20 bonus tracks.
Issued by the venerable Black Jazz at the dawn of the 1970s, the guitarist's leader debut is an enduring classic of the jazz-funk era.
The New Yorker delivers a stunning sophomore outing of poignant, impressionistic dream folk.
Fine LP of vintage-current R&B from a subtly distinct artist who has been on the rise for over half-a-decade.
The band revisits the pithy, poignant pop of their early days with triumphant results.
The Norwegian punk/power pop outfit's sixth long-player elicits notes of burnt sugar, summer sweat, and stale cigarette smoke.
A major statement in violinist Kremer's long career of championing Weinberg's music.
Teaming with co-producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, the queen of Chicago blues guitar delivers 11 tracks of raw, raucous joy.
A massive 35-disc box set presents its subject as one of the most innovative, influential, and prolific blues musicians to emerge from the 20th century.
An artful, delicate, otherworldly mix of hushed folksong and sound experiments from the Tucson-based artist.
Following 2020's K.G., this third excursion into microtonal tunings finds the band operating near their breathtaking, nearly unstoppable peak.
Themes of death and rebirth inspire an even more poignant second album by the improvisational indie rock project of Bella Union chief Simon Raymonde.
The venerable Scottish post-rockers celebrate their 25th anniversary with some of their most fun and immediate music.
The tirelessly creative duo synthesize the soul of artificial intelligence, challenging conventions of authenticity and emotion in the process.
Haunting dreamscapes incorporating shoegaze-like guitars, found sounds, harrowing speech excerpts, and acoustic instruments.
A virtuoso performance from soloist/conductor Stutzmann, marking her last collaboration with Orfeo 55.
The David West-led band display mastery over the intertwined forms of dynamic indie rock and jangling indie pop on their fourth album.
An often revelatory Missa Solemnis gives a sense of Beethoven's wrestling with the text.
The former Jimmy McGriff saxophonist's earthy 1972 debut album showcases his funky, modal style.
Definitive collection charting the brief and exciting history of a visionary, trailblazing garage-psych band of the '60s.
Tamara Lindeman's brilliant fifth album examines environmental and emotional crises with dazzling yet heartfelt words and music.
One of two simultaneously released and substantially different configurations of the same album, this sprawling 90-minute set is unabridged.