7/10
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Jamie xx makes an enjoyable splash with his debut full-length.
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Britpop heavyweights Blur make an enjoyable and varied return with The Magic Whip.
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Former Books member Paul De Jong releases a charming solo debut.
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Sweden’s Tribulation comes through with a melodic, eerie black metal record with heavy metal undertones.
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Toro Y Moi’s latest album is a sweet, catchy blend of disco and psychedelic pop, backed by some of the project’s best songs yet.
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New York rapper Billy Woods’ latest album is a a filling pile of bite-sized glimpses into a myriad of different situations and topics.
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Experimental rock and metal act Liturgy makes a magnum opus of the sounds and ideas forged on their last album.
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Sufjan “Subaru” Stevens comes through with an incredibly sad, personal, and subtle record with Carrie & Lowell.
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UK singer-songwiter Laura Marling releases one of her most upfront albums yet.
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RI noise rock duo Lightning Bolt is back, continuing to prove they’re one of the most standout names in noise rock.
