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1. Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein - Stranger Things, Vol 1

Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein - Stranger Things, Vol 1
August 12, 2016
Critic Score
84
7 reviews
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2. Elysia Crampton - Demon City

Elysia Crampton - Demon City
July 22, 2016
Critic Score
84
7 reviews
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3. Anna Meredith - Varmints

Anna Meredith - Varmints
March 4, 2016
Critic Score
83
6 reviews
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4. Ital Tek - Hollowed

Ital Tek - Hollowed
March 18, 2016
Critic Score
83
5 reviews
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5. Lambchop - FLOTUS

Lambchop - FLOTUS
November 4, 2016
Critic Score
80
22 reviews
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6. Roly Porter - Third Law

Roly Porter - Third Law
January 22, 2016
Critic Score
80
10 reviews
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7. Submotion Orchestra - Colour Theory

Submotion Orchestra - Colour Theory
February 19, 2016
Critic Score
80
5 reviews
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8. The Range - Potential

The Range - Potential
March 25, 2016
Critic Score
80
13 reviews
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9. Andy Stott - Too Many Voices

Andy Stott - Too Many Voices
April 22, 2016
Critic Score
79
11 reviews
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10. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - EARS

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - EARS
April 1, 2016
Critic Score
79
7 reviews
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11. Tim Hecker - Love Streams

Tim Hecker - Love Streams
April 8, 2016
Critic Score
79
23 reviews
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12. MMOTHS - Luneworks

MMOTHS - Luneworks
March 11, 2016
Critic Score
79
7 reviews
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13. The Avalanches - Wildflower

The Avalanches - Wildflower
July 8, 2016
Critic Score
79
32 reviews
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14. James Blake - The Colour in Anything

James Blake - The Colour in Anything
May 6, 2016
Critic Score
79
26 reviews
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15. Moodymann - DJ-Kicks

Moodymann - DJ-Kicks
February 19, 2016
Critic Score
79
11 reviews
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Spotify

16. Skepta - Konnichiwa

Skepta - Konnichiwa
May 6, 2016
Critic Score
79
16 reviews
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17. Jessy Lanza - Oh No

Jessy Lanza - Oh No
May 13, 2016
Critic Score
79
19 reviews
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18. Steve Hauschildt - Strands

Steve Hauschildt - Strands
October 28, 2016
Critic Score
79
6 reviews
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19. Bitchin Bajas & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Epic Jammers and Fortunate Little Ditties

Bitchin Bajas & Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Epic Jammers and Fortunate Little Ditties
March 18, 2016
Critic Score
78
6 reviews
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20. Oval - Popp

Oval - Popp
October 14, 2016
Critic Score
78
5 reviews
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21. Ash Koosha - I AKA I

Ash Koosha - I AKA I
April 1, 2016
Critic Score
78
9 reviews
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22. Jameszoo - Fool

Jameszoo - Fool
May 13, 2016
Critic Score
78
6 reviews
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23. Romare - Love Songs: Pt. Two

Romare - Love Songs: Pt. Two
November 11, 2016
Critic Score
78
8 reviews
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24. Gold Panda - Good Luck and Do Your Best

Gold Panda - Good Luck and Do Your Best
May 27, 2016
Critic Score
78
17 reviews
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25. Massive Attack - Ritual Spirit

Massive Attack - Ritual Spirit
January 28, 2016
Critic Score
77
6 reviews
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