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Jungle - Loving In Stereo
August 13, 2021
Nu-Disco, Neo-Soul, Synth Funk
Critic Score
79
19 reviews
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230.

Cedric Burnside - I Be Trying
June 25, 2021
Blues Rock, Country Blues
Critic Score
79
6 reviews
Amazon
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236.

CHVRCHES - Screen Violence
August 27, 2021
Synthpop, Electropop, Pop Rock
Critic Score
78
36 reviews
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242.

James Yorkston - The Wide, Wide River
January 22, 2021
Chamber Folk
Critic Score
78
9 reviews
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243.

Liars - The Apple Drop
August 6, 2021
Art Rock, Post-Punk
Critic Score
78
17 reviews
Amazon
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Vinyl

249.

MONO - Pilgrimage of the Soul
September 17, 2021
Post-Rock
Ambient
Critic Score
78
6 reviews
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