Works by Stravinsky and Satie are played by Alexei Lubimov and Slava Poprugin in transcriptions for two pianos.
The tenth LP from the pillaging and plundering Viking metal horde is also their first concept album.
This highly successful recording tackles the problem of balance and clarity in Ives' large orchestral scores.
Over four years after his previous studio LP, one of the era's most remarkable singers returns beside Mark Batson for more modern red-dirt soul.
On their debut with new vocalist Denis Stoff, the U.K. metalcore quintet emerge from a difficult period with their tightest album yet.
M.I.A., Future, and Pusha-T join the "Harlem Shake" producer as he proves he's much, much more than a one-hit wonder.
The Boston band's excellent sophomore effort blends pop smarts with nervy, literate post-punk.
A Victorian jangle pop horn of plenty, spilling over with wit, warmth, and timeless melodies.
The British alternative pop singer matures with confidence, lush production, and a fuller sound that marks a bid for the mainstream.
Bob Mould stares into the face of darkness and finds sustenance in his power trio on the galvanizing Patch the Sky.
Two veteran Japanese acts collaborate for the sixth time with a different aesthetic approach to deliver endless possibilities for discovery.
The Gaslight Anthem frontman has found a way to distill his band's fiery nostalgia into something a little more refined, but no less affecting.
The versatile electronic producer expands his sound with this soundtrack to a six-part crime drama mini-series.
The Brazilian singer and songwriter gets cool and nocturnal on this wildly diverse back-to-the-beat dancefloor killer.
Capturing the exceptionally wide range of Menuhin's musical interests, this is a tribute that exudes real familiarity and warmth.
A superior, daring Haydn quartet release in a field where there's a great deal of competition.
On their second collaboration, Norway's electric jazz trio and Sweden's psych guitarist dig deep into prog, Miles, and space rock.
The rugged indie veteran leaves Crooked Fingers behind on this lush, piano-led solo effort.
The Grammy-winning bassist/vocalist's ambitious, poetic, prog rock-infused concept album.
The band's third album in three years ups the songcraft and blows out its guitar pop sound in thrilling fashion.
Relocating to Tennessee prompts the singer/songwriter to record an engaging and evocative album about California life.
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Expanded edition of the band's sophisticated pop classic, featuring the timeless "Love Plus One."
Sprawling yet controlled psych-folk from a quartet featuring members of Espers, Comets on Fire, and Six Organs of Admittance.
The band's second album is a swirling psych-rock grower, with upgrades in the sonics and songs.
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.
The emotional cycle of love and loss are at the core of this gorgeous debut from the electronic London trio.
The proto-punk icon teams up with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age for a set of bold, intelligent rock & roll.
Breathtakingly performed and arranged emo-pop that's heavy on the emotion and light on the drama, while still being hooky and sometimes even fun.
Jaap van Zweden and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra play Mahler's longest symphony with exuberance and energy.
Jakub Hrusa and the PKF-Prague Philharmonia serve up five overtures by Dvorák that are rare in the multichannel format.
After a long absence, the guitarist returns with a poignant collection penned by aces and produced by J.D Crowe.
Long overdue, in-depth overview of one of the finest and most flexible '70s/'80s funk bands that never had a major hit.
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.
The sophomore effort by this sophisticated electro cumbia band absorbs many influences and expands musical frontiers.
Absolutely delightful, Slatkin artfully captures the spirit of Ravel's music.
One-off dubby post-punk project of Charles Bullen, co-founder of influential U.K. experimental rock group This Heat.
A moving, intimate record that takes stock of the full scope of the country legend's musical life.
A gorgeous chamber pop pastiche of musical snapshots inspired by one of Britain's post-war New Towns.
This ties together repertory by diverse composers without reference to liturgy or purely musical considerations.
A smart, soulful retro-country debut that feels caught between the country and the city, along with the head and the heart.
Mariss Jansons and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra give a surprisingly light and brisk reading of Bruckner's unfinished Ninth Symphony.
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A wonderful, sprawling collaboration between the power electronics master and a younger composer and multi-instrumentalist.
Delightful tribute to the music of Morrissey by an all-star cast of Mexican musicians led by Camilo Lara of Mexican Institute of Sound.
Beat-heavy and soul-infused collection of intelligent avant pop gems from hook maestro trio.
This group's fusion of garage punk guitars and new wave electronics is more powerful than ever on its fourth album.
Irish musician Jack Colleran takes the atmospheric sound of his EPs in a more personal, experimental direction on his debut album.
The follow-up to On Sunset is another brilliantly crafted, passionately sung, soft R&B-flavored song cycle about life in Hollywood.
Fine sophomore effort from this Minneapolis indie pop outfit is a smart, evocative song cycle about love gone wrong.
On this excellent LP, the frequent Danny Brown producer meets an MC that skillfully mixes smarts with snark.
This highly original recording asserts that today marks a golden age of choral music comparable to that of the Renaissance.
Purcell, Oklahoma's native son delivers an electrifying roots rock set that takes on the church, the Greek god Hades, and the apocalypse.
Conceived as modern protest songs, the band's impassioned third album brings more purpose to their atmospheric music.
The former ERAAS frontman delivers mysterious electronic pop that teeters between ominous and hopeful.
Phonte, Josh Krajcik, and Blueprint join the producer on this ambitious, '70s-flavored success.
Ex-Candy Claws members collaborate with Drums and Apples in Stereo members on their peacefully majestic dream pop debut.
The singer/songwriter's second solo album uses a smaller crew, drawing focus to his sharp lyrics and breezy melodies.
Joyous, hypnotic free rock from a New York-based ensemble led by Jim McHugh of Nymph and Dark Meat.
Ludwig van Beethoven's ten Sonatas for piano and violin are played expressively by violinist Tasmin Little and pianist Martin Roscoe.
With Merrill Garbus producing, the band's fourth LP leaves behind any remnants of quirky indie folk for passion- and flare-invigorated indie rock.
The Portland-based doom metal duo successfully incorporate hip-hop and dance elements into their sludgy, punishing sound.
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.
The trio follow their excellent 2013 "comeback" Desperate Ground with another emotionally wired, musically powerful album, their seventh.
Ryan McRyhew expands on his already impressive hybrid electro sound with his sci-fi-inspired second full-length as Thug Entrancer.
A near-perfect album from the veteran electronica artist, co-produced with the group High Contrast.
Excellent sampler of important single sides from the early years of Los Angeles punk rock.
Wonderful excavation of obscure, spacey country-rock made for indies and private presses during the '70s.
Producer Dave Cobb's multi-artist mosaic portrays the rich complexities of modern Southern music.
A duo collaboration that transcends those limits to display a shared musical mind and emotional language.
Vilde Frang's match-up of violin concertos by Korngold and Britten makes this one of her most fascinating albums.
Michael Reilly went to Como, Mississippi for Daptone and captured the soul-stirring sound of its first family of gospel at home.
Texas combo lays out peppy grooves that are nervous but soulful on its sixth album.
The stellar Cincinnati band transmits from space on an album full of beautifully bent guitar sounds and ghostly filtered vocals.
This is a superb recording of Russian music of the early 20th century, especially for the fascinating figure of Medtner.
Continuing his ongoing Chopin Project, Yundi Li plays the Four Ballades, the Berceuse, and Four Mazurkas on this Deutsche Grammophon release.