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76.

David Gray - Skellig
February 19, 2021
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
82
5 reviews
Amazon

77.

Sal Dulu - Xompulse
February 19, 2021
Critic Score
82
5 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify

83.

The Coral - Coral Island
April 30, 2021
Indie Rock, Psychedelic Pop
Critic Score
82
15 reviews
Amazon
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Spotify
Vinyl

89.

Jana Rush - Painful Enlightenment
August 13, 2021
Juke, Footwork
Critic Score
82
5 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify

90.

Lydia Luce - Dark River
February 26, 2021
Indie Pop
Singer-Songwriter
Critic Score
82
5 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify

98.

Iron Maiden - Senjutsu
September 3, 2021
Heavy Metal
Progressive Metal
Critic Score
82
22 reviews
Amazon
Music
Spotify
Vinyl
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