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Astounding in sound and narrative. The Great Bailout by Moor Mother
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Kim DID NOT need to go this hard! The Collective by Kim Gordon
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The duo’s most patience-rewarding album. Loss Of Life by MGMT
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Will probably be one of the punk field’s strongest showings this year. What A Fucking Nightmare by The Chisel
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It’s wild how much ambition and eccentricity Yeat shows on 2093.
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A fun little burst of psychedelia that leaves plenty of room for growth. As Grande As by Grande Mahogany
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Some of Brittany’s most colorful material to date.
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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