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Khemmis - Deceiver
November 19, 2021
Epic Doom Metal
Critic Score
79
5 reviews
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208.

Hannah Peel - Fir Wave
March 26, 2021
Electronic, IDM, Ambient
Critic Score
79
8 reviews
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Vinyl

212.

Steve Gunn - Other You
August 27, 2021
Folk Rock
Critic Score
79
11 reviews
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213.

Lambchop - Showtunes
May 21, 2021
Chamber Pop
Art Pop, Ambient Pop
Critic Score
79
14 reviews
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