The godfather of bachata delivers an unabashedly romantic summertime record filled with a panoramic assortment of rhythms.
A riotous debut from the Australian punks that is fit for the thrills of a sweat-and-beer-covered bar brawl.
Superbly detailed Schubert on an 1820 fortepiano.
One of Italian prog's big three return to the studio after a 25-year recording hiatus with a new lineup and deliver a stellar comeback.
Forty years of wild and crazy rock & roll (plus blues, folk, and punk) delivered with fire and fury by a true believer.
The Canadian heavy-psych group's fifth studio long player is their tightest, gnarliest, and least cumbersome outing to date.
The pianist and his collaborators deliver a provocative and profound, genre-defying pass through biblical prophecy and modern history.
This double-disc collection chronicles the last years of Buck Owens' imperial phase.
The veteran Harlem singer and songwriter hooks up with Helsinki's premier soul outfit Cold Diamond & Mink on his Timmion debut.
On her fourth album, the Canadian pop star adds sophistication and ambition to her always-relatable songs.
Poetically candid vignettes of warm and weary Americana from this Nashville singer/songwriter.
The fifth album from this Welsh songwriter trades guitar rock for risky, open-ended songs, resulting in some of her best work.
The '90s grunge-pop disciples outshine their promising debut with a sleeker follow-up that delivers a steady mix of earworms and angst.
On their first album in seven years, the band reimagines vintage sounds to skewer the regressive politics of the late 2010s.
Craig Leon follows the acclaimed revisit of his first two albums with a further volume of his Interplanetary Folk concept.
The British neo-disco band's eighth album is more urgent and empowered than their past works.
On their third album, the Swedish group add live drums and a touch of darkness to their synth-heavy dream pop sound.
On their third album, transplanted L.A. power trio come into their own by delivering tighter, darker songwriting and more expansive, nuanced psych textures.
Superb Britten recording that clicks on multiple levels.
On his third solo album, the iconic Guns N' Roses affiliate unexpectedly turns towards socially conscious country rock.
On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Olympia, Washington's power drone outfit juxtaposes its rifftastic roots with harmonic discovery.
Highly focused outer-limits explorations from Berlin techno queen Ellen Allien.
Superstar chamber collaboration works against the odds.
The bassist/vocalist offers an arty, challenging, often engaging concept album celebrating 12 specific body parts.
Astonishing Mozart performances by a hornist with no arms.
A thorough collection of singles from this New Zealand group that charts their progress from instrumental rock to psychedelic pop.
An emo-hardcore roller coaster, this expansive third set from the New Jersey songman is his best to date.
The U.K. act's paranoid, fun, and dependably danceable eighth album coincides with their 20th anniversary as a band.
A restless, inventive album that discovers a middle ground between James Booker and Steve Reich.
The producer and composer's third album is a fascinating, moving introduction to her AI, Spawn.
Expansive sophomore set from the U.K. electronic crew bursts with urgent beats and ethereal vocals.
Third album from this raw punk act is a dizzying soundtrack for political and existential crisis.
The ever-evolving artist's second solo album delivers some of her most hopeful and ambitious music.
A galvanizing declaration of pride, support, and discontent from the poet and modern R&B singer/songwriter.
The Texas guitar man returns with a swinging set of unlikely covers of vintage jump blues, R&B, doo wop, and more showcasing his inimitable style.
From her first single to previously unreleased tracks, this comprehensive collection celebrates Joan Wasser's vulnerable, sophisticated music.
The enigmatic English-Canadian bard continues to enchant on his marvelous and deeply layered 12th outing.
Warm and daydreamy songs recorded in transit between 2015 and 2016 explore this singer/songwriter's friendly internal world.
The singer/songwriter delivers a satisfying mix of form and content in these 12 songs of malaise in America.
Russian electronic artist Kedr Livanskiy's second album is brighter and more energetic than her past work, but retains its haunting quality.
On his ninth studio outing, the Louisiana-born guitarist and songwriter delivers his most diverse, consistent, organic recording to date.
Themes of empathy rule an acoustic-leaning set of poignant orchestral songs tied to a documentary about racism and Japanese-American internment.
Gorgeous settings of Persian poetry old and new are matched by attractively varied arrangements from the Kronos Quartet.
Complete collection of non-LP sides from the enigmatic soul artist whose fearless passion knew no bounds.
This greatest-hits collection from Les Arts Florissants shows the breadth of the group's influence and the consistency of their approach.
Teaming with producer Camilo Lara and 180 musicians, the Mexican-American singer and songwriter delivers her most innovative recording.
The boundary-breaking artist's major-label debut is a triumphant showcase for every part of her talent, physicality, and sexuality.
An affable, versatile, and relatable blast of hook-laden folk-pop that evokes names like KT Tunstall, the Lumineers, and Courtney Barnett.
The Mercury-nominated electro-shoegaze artist delivers an impressive and emotionally resonant orchestral fourth outing.
The fifth album from this obtuse songwriter marries hushed Americana with lingering ambient explorations.
Superb Schumann from a vocalist at the very top of his powers.
Sharply written and simply produced by Ben Harper, this is another sustaining session from the treasured singer.
Nick Lowe's second EP with Los Straitjackets adheres to his love of pre-Beatles pop.
Dufay chansons are not often recorded so this is a welcome release, sung beautifully by the Orlando Consort.
After a batch of brilliant synth pop singles, the former Veronica Falls member makes good on a full album of brilliant synth pop.
A double-disc compilation that tells Primal Scream's story from 1986 through 2016.
Sharp-edged, emotionally intense reading of Bartók's quartet cycle.
A tuneful, scrappy mix of spare, wistful songs and bouncy full-band tunes made by Sam Cook-Parrott, alone for the first time since his D.I.Y. cassette days.
The veteran R&B artist's sixth album contains several of his best originals and a fine Luther Vandross cover.
Collaborating with Francesco Turrisi, Rhiannon Giddens finds common ground between different cultures.
The Canadian pop eccentric's third outing explores mortality and existential anxiety in his typically grandiose style.
A lovingly collected and packaged box set of the former Faces bassist's organic and wonderfully warm solo work.
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This amazing three-disc box commemorates the innovative Irish guitarist's recording career via unreleased music, outtakes, concerts, and guest spots.
The duo's second album has all the giddy exuberance and infectious songs of their debut, plus slightly upgraded production values.
This retrospective is a deep and revelatory dive into the nomadic songwriter's work, with a wealth of unissued material from his decade in America.
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A revamped edition of the album with a different track list, a new cover image, and a second disc of demos.
Meditative solo album from the Zombi co-founder, featuring harpist Mary Lattimore and Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi.
The group's fourth album is their slickest, poppiest set of songs yet, and also their best.
The seasoned R&B band's colorful and generous major-label debut, following their NPR Tiny Desk Contest victory.
A dynamic live tribute to Coltrane recorded by the Bay Area saxophonist and his quartet.
A raucous, vibrant, funny collection that brings Chicago blues into the modern age.
The Paisley Underground veterans get a little more psychedelic on their second comeback effort, with satisfying results.
Collection of songs recorded in unique locales like the side of the highway and the forest by a stripped-down version of the band.
Wonderful Saint-Saëns performances including an early rarity.
Of many versions of the "Pathétique," by Gergiev and others, this live 2010 reading stands out for its pervasive tension.
The band returns from a six-year hiatus with some of their most eclectic and satisfying music.
Incredible four-disc anthology of British synth pop ranging from household names (the Human League) to mysterious obscurities (Ice the Falling Rain).
Compelling collection of early-'70s singer/songwriters, obscure soft rockers, and oddball AOR artists operating on the fringes of the American scene.
Ambient compilation sponsored by Michigan's tourism board, containing meditative pieces embedded with field recordings.
This is a lean, light, and beautifully sculpted Enigma Variations; Petrenko has given it one of its best performances in recent years.
Fabulous reading by Gens of a little-known Chausson orchestral song cycle.
This relatively downbeat effort from the U.K. new wave veteran hits the right balance between messy and focused.