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Lil Yachty - Lil Boat 2 (Quality Control/Capitol)
Hip-hop's self-proclaimed "King of the Teens" offers up a sequel to his breakout mixtape. His most recent release was his debut studio album Teenage Emotions in 2017. Additionally, he featured heavily on the Quality Control compilation, Control the Streets Vol. 1. The new album features 2 Chainz, 2/3 Migos (RIP Takeoff), Lil Pump, and more.
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Shamir - Resolution (Father/Daughter)
Shamir continues his journey into lo-fi indie rock with a surprise new album. He simultaneously released the Room 7", which was previously announced. A collaborative 7" with Mac DeMarco will also be released on Record Store Day 2018, where they each cover a Beat Happening song.
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Logic - Bobby Tarantino II (Def Jam)
Logic is fun again! After releasing the massively conceptual (and questionably successful) Everybody in 2017 and performing at the Grammys, Logic aims to prove his light-hearted side again. The sequel to the summer 2016 party-started features Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and Marshmello (ugh).
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of Montreal - White Is Relic/Irrealis Mood (Polyvinyl)
Kevin Barnes & Co. keep it prolific with their fifteenth album and twenty-third main release in twenty years. The album is inspired by the "extended dance mixes" of the 80s and falling in love. Barnes listed Mark E. Smith (RIP), Noam Chomsky, and Ta-Nehisi Coates as influences. Includes "Paranoiac Intervals/Body Dysmorphia" and more.
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Judas Priest - FIREPOWER (Sony)
Absolutely legendary British heavy metal band return with their 18th studio album. It is their first in four years, and the first to be produced by longtime collaborator Tom Allom. Included "Lightning Strike" and "Never the Heroes."
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Jeremy Messersmith - Late Stage Capitalism (Glassnote)
Minneapolis' own pop savant releases his fifth album and first in four years. Last year, he released a ukulele album (what a concept!). Includes singles such as "Purple Hearts."
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Young Fathers - Cocoa Sugar (Ninja Tune)
Mercury Prize-winners are back with their third album. Since the release of their second album, White Men Are Black Men Too, in 2015, they have featured on Massive Attack's most recent EP and contributed numerous songs to the T2 Trainspotting soundtrack. Includes the excellent "In My View" and "Toy."
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Albert Hammond, Jr. - Francis Trouble (Red Bull Records)
Look, it's the best Strokes album in like a decade! Just kidding, it's just the fourth LP from Albert Hammond, Jr.! Francis Trouble is partially inspired by the stillborn death of his twin, Francis. Features the awesome "Muted Beatings" single.
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David Byrne - American Utopia (Todomundo/Nonesuch)
The former Talking Heads frontman releases his first solo album in fourteen years. Produced by Brian Eno and Byrne himself, the record features contributions from Oneohtrix Point Never. Lead single "Everybody's Coming to My House" also charted in the top 10 Alternative songs for the first time in 25 years. Pay respect to a legend and give the album a listen.
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Between the Buried and Me - Automata I (Sumerian)
Prog metal group are back with part one of their eighth studio album. The second part is expected sometime later this year. They will also be releasing an exclusive split 7" with upcoming tour-mates The Dear Hunter. Automata is the band's first album since 2015.
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Remo Drive - Pop Music EP (Epitaph)
Minneapolis punks celebrate signing with Epitaph by releasing a new three-song EP. This is their first release since drummer Sam Mathys departed, though he plays on all three songs. Includes single "Blue Ribbon" (which just got a video).
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