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The Staves - Good Woman
February 5, 2021
Indie Pop
Indie Folk
Critic Score
81
22 reviews
Amazon
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137.

Still Corners - The Last Exit
January 22, 2021
Dream Pop, Indie Pop
Critic Score
80
9 reviews
Amazon
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Vinyl

138.

Elbow - Flying Dream 1
November 19, 2021
Art Pop, Chamber Pop
Critic Score
80
20 reviews
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Vinyl

140.

Clinic - Fantasy Island
October 22, 2021
Neo-Psychedelia
Critic Score
80
7 reviews
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Bandcamp

147.

The Bronx - Bronx (VI)
August 27, 2021
Punk Rock
Critic Score
80
6 reviews
Amazon
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Bandcamp

149.

Houeida Hedfi - Fleuves de l'Ame
November 19, 2021
Critic Score
80
5 reviews
Amazon
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Spotify
Bandcamp

150.

Kills Birds - Married
November 12, 2021
Critic Score
80
5 reviews
Amazon
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Spotify
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