The second volume of the artist's two-volume set reflects on the experience and influence of Louis Armstrong on American music and is staggering in scope.
The first of the artist's two-volume reflection on the experience and influence of Louis Armstrong is staggering in its scope.
The Austin, Texas duo enlisted producer John Congleton to reinvigorate their '60s-indebted sound on a (psych/garage) rock-solid 16-track sophomore LP.
The guitarist's sprawling triple disc offers thoughtful tone poems, labyrinthine improvisation, and gorgeous melodies played solo and with select others.
The live wire's first studio album in nine years is a turbulent set of left-field soul, his most electronic work to date.
The progressive bluegrass phenom's fourth album is a sprawling, freewheeling set co-produced by Jon Brion.
The Danish duo's relaxing and sonically atmospheric third album of spacey dub jazz for Luaka Bop.
The group's final release brings listeners closer than ever to their music with pared-down versions of some of their best-loved songs.
A richly detailed late-career highlight from the veteran singer and guitarist, whose family joins him on several songs.
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Produced by Richard Evans, this is arguably the harpist's most ambitious and funky album, but keeps hard bop and modal jazz at its center.
Four discs featuring the Philly vocal group's three albums and a bounty of material sourced from 7" and 12" releases.
The band's second album sees them altering their shoegaze-Stereolab template to get more experimental as they add avant-garde, new age, and dance music elements.
A splendid group of concertos by a Brazilian composer a decade younger than Villa-Lobos.
Sam Shepherd focuses on his club side with a marvelous album of tightly engineered yet exploratory and psychedelic dance tracks.
Joined by the likes of close collaborator Steve Lacy, Karriem Riggins, and Sir Dylan, the singer basks in Caribbean sunshine on her second RCA album.
This chronological 24-track archival collection includes previously unheard songs from every session this incredibly important indie band played in their brief lifetime.
Collecting the band's first three 4AD albums and plentiful bonus material, this set documents their inventive, emotive dream-pop brilliance.
More artful post-punk from the former Speedy Wunderground signees, who move to Fat Possum for their more explosive, alienated sophomore LP.
Compilation of the New York art rock band's studio output as well as previously unreleased demos and live performances.
The producer's long-awaited second album is a joyous, pensive, and satisfying love letter to the communal healing power of dance music.
The down-to-earth South Londoner's debut album offers nuanced modern R&B with seamless Afropop deviations.
The samba icon's 23rd studio album offers new songs, songwriting collaborations with MPB stars, and a completed Leon Ware track.
Informed by free jazz and beat poetry, the band's first album in a decade is a swirl of transcendent sounds, brilliant imagery, and deep feeling.
An enlightening and awe-inspiring second effort from the visionary composer, harpist, and modular synth player.
A little bit more rocking and a little bit less croony, the album features the legendary singer/songwriter in lively collaboration with Los Straitjackets.
The Scottish group's eighth set and another late-era treasure trove that highlights emotional catharsis and introspection.
A dramatic, double-length sophomore LP that puts the musician/actress in the company of artists like Lana Del Rey and Angel Olsen.
The Will Turner-led U.K. duo dial up the charm on a debut LP full of nostalgia-activating could-be-hits steeped in mid- and late-'60s influences.
The group add garage rock fuzz and biker rock aggression to their pastoral-leaning psychedelia without losing an ounce of magic or mystery.
The noise rock figurehead continues to expand on his transcendent sonic dreamworld with help from members of Stereolab, My Bloody Valentine, and Negativland.
Trying out yet another new style, Chaz Bundick sure-handedly whips up a dreamlike mix of cloud rap, nocturnal trap, chillwave, shoegaze, and emo pop.
Comprehensive genre overview that gathers up titans and nobodies in equal numbers while stretching the boundaries and getting in plenty of "ba-ba-ba's."