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Future Islands’ most vibrant album to date. People Who Aren’t There Anymore by Future Islands
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Rather than play things safe on Wall of Eyes, Jonny, Thom, and Tom turn the weaker aspects of their previous album into strengths. Wall Of Eyes by The Smile
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Has all the strengths of the band’s previous album, while arguably getting to the heart of some more serious issues. It's Sorted by Cheekface
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Laferte’s creativity throughout Autopoiética is enough to close the consistency gap.
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Some of the rawest and most over-the-top trap to hit this year.
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Weak moments are few and far between on 14K Figaro. 14K Figaro by Wiki & Tony Seltzer
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MIKE, one of hip hop’s most cerebral lyricists, drops his most versatile and vibrant album yet. Burning Desire by MIKE
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Another solid album from one of the trustiest bands in the death metal tradition.
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Kristin’s creative approach to hymns and Appalachian folksong make SAVED! a powerful concept album. SAVED! by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter
