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1. The Magnetic Fields - 50 Song Memoir

The Magnetic Fields - 50 Song Memoir
March 10, 2017
Critic Score
84
17 reviews
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2. Blaenavon - That's Your Lot

Blaenavon - That's Your Lot
April 7, 2017
Critic Score
81
5 reviews
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3. The Clientele - Music for the Age of Miracles

The Clientele - Music for the Age of Miracles
September 22, 2017
Critic Score
81
12 reviews
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4. Los Campesinos! - Sick Scenes

Los Campesinos! - Sick Scenes
February 24, 2017
Critic Score
80
16 reviews
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5. The xx - I See You

The xx - I See You
January 13, 2017
Critic Score
80
37 reviews
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6. Diet Cig - Swear I'm Good At This

Diet Cig - Swear I'm Good At This
April 7, 2017
Critic Score
80
17 reviews
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7. INHEAVEN - INHEAVEN

INHEAVEN - INHEAVEN
September 1, 2017
Critic Score
79
7 reviews
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8. Girl Ray - Earl Grey

Girl Ray - Earl Grey
August 4, 2017
Critic Score
79
11 reviews
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9. Amber Coffman - City of No Reply

Amber Coffman - City of No Reply
June 2, 2017
Critic Score
78
9 reviews
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10. Rose Elinor Dougall - Stellular

Rose Elinor Dougall - Stellular
January 27, 2017
Critic Score
78
12 reviews
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11. Sacred Paws - Strike A Match

Sacred Paws - Strike A Match
January 27, 2017
Critic Score
78
8 reviews
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12. Nightlands - I Can Feel the Night Around Me

Nightlands - I Can Feel the Night Around Me
May 5, 2017
Critic Score
77
5 reviews
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13. Gordi - Reservoir

Gordi - Reservoir
August 25, 2017
Critic Score
77
7 reviews
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14. Nick Hakim - Green Twins

Nick Hakim - Green Twins
May 19, 2017
Critic Score
77
6 reviews
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15. Jens Lekman - Life Will See You Now

Jens Lekman - Life Will See You Now
February 17, 2017
Critic Score
76
22 reviews
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16. Why? - Moh Lhean

Why? - Moh Lhean
March 3, 2017
Critic Score
76
10 reviews
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17. Alvvays - Antisocialites

Alvvays - Antisocialites
September 8, 2017
Critic Score
76
26 reviews
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18. The New Pornographers - Whiteout Conditions

The New Pornographers - Whiteout Conditions
April 7, 2017
Critic Score
75
20 reviews
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19. Girlpool - Powerplant

Girlpool - Powerplant
May 12, 2017
Critic Score
75
21 reviews
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20. Yumi Zouma - Willowbank

Yumi Zouma - Willowbank
October 6, 2017
Critic Score
75
8 reviews
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21. The Courtneys - II

The Courtneys - II
February 17, 2017
Critic Score
75
8 reviews
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22. Teen Daze - Themes for Dying Earth

Teen Daze - Themes for Dying Earth
February 10, 2017
Critic Score
75
10 reviews
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23. Beach Fossils - Somersault

Beach Fossils - Somersault
June 2, 2017
Critic Score
75
16 reviews
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24. The Drums - Abysmal Thoughts

The Drums - Abysmal Thoughts
June 16, 2017
Critic Score
75
16 reviews
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25. Stef Chura - Messes

Stef Chura - Messes
January 27, 2017
Critic Score
75
6 reviews
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