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1967 - Sunshine Tomorrow

The Beach Boys · Capitol
Format: Audio CD

This unique 2CD compilation pulls together a slew of previously unreleased material from America's favorite band, The Beach Boys. The collection includes the new stereo remix of Wild Honey, as well as unreleased outtakes from the session recordings. Also included are unreleased session...
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4:44

JAY-Z · Roc Nation
Format: Audio CD

Jay-Z returns with one of the most talked-about music releases of 2017. It has grabbed headlines for the honest lyrics that are inspired by his personal life, including his marriage to Beyonce.

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Add Violence EP

Nine Inch Nails (Musical group) · Capitol
Format: Audio CD

Nine Inch Nails' five-song collection is the second in a series of three related EPs, following 2016's Not the Actual Events.

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Adiós

Glen Campbell · UMe
Format: Audio CD

Glen Campbell's final studio album Adiós was recorded at Station West in Nashville following Glen's 'Goodbye Tour.' Produced by Glen's longtime banjo player and friend Carl Jackson, the album features Glen singing four Jimmy Webb songs that Glen never recorded but always loved, including...

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American Grandstand

Rhonda Vincent/Daryle Singletary · Upper Management
Format: Audio CD

Not since George & Tammy and Conway & Loretta has there been a vocal duet performance like Rhonda Vincent & Daryle Singletary, two of the greatest singers in this generation of country music. Their special ability to turn a note is unmatched, and that magical sound pierces...

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Baby Driver

Various · COLUMBIA RECORDS GROUP
Format: Audio CD

Award-winning producer and artist, Danger Mouse, has curated the soundtrack for Edgar Wright's highly anticipated film, Baby Driver. The soundtrack for the music-heavy film, titled Music From The Motion Picture Baby Driver, boasts 30 multi-genre tunes in total, including 29 rare tracks...

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Barefoot in the head

Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Musical group) · Silver Arrow Records
Format: Audio CD

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood continues their prolific string of releases with their third collection of new material in two years. They break new ground with more joy and wonder than ever before.

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Beast epic

Iron & Wine (Musical group) · Sub Pop Records
Format: Audio CD

"I can whine about it all but I won't." -Samuel E. Beam The first Iron & Wine song that I ever remember hearing was "Dead Man's Will," originally featured on the Yeti 1 compilation CD. Its hushed eloquence and unadorned beauty lent it a sort of soft power*, a triumph...

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BOOMIVERSE

Big Boi · Epic
Format: CD

Big Boi, one half of the hip-hop duo Outkast, releases his third solo album. Along with tracks like In the South and Mic Jack, there are appearances from Adam Levine, Gucci Mane, Snoop Dogg, and more.

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Brett Eldredge

Brett Eldredge · Atlantic Nashville
Format: Audio CD

"It's kind of crazy to see an album cover with just your name on it," Eldredge said. "I think that shows what I want to say with this album. Maybe it takes a little bit of guts to put out a self-titled album - but if it's 100% honestly you, then that should come across...

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Ctrl

SZA · RCA
Format: Audio CD

Acclaimed alternative R&B artist SZA releases a brand new album. The first single, Love Galore, features Travis Scott. The album also includes the track Drew Barrymore and appearances from Kendrick Lamar and RZA.

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Dark Matter

Randy Newman · Nonesuch
Format: Audio CD

Dark Matter, Randy Newman's first album of new material in nine years, is the follow-up to 2008's acclaimed Harps and Angels, which the Guardian called "the work of a true master of popular song." Produced by long-time Newman collaborators Mitchell Froom, Lenny Waronker, and David...

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A Deeper Understanding

The War On Drugs · Atlantic
Format: Audio CD

For much of the three and a half year period since the release of Lost In The Dream, The War On Drugs' frontman, Adam Granduciel, led the charge for his Philadelphia-based sextet as he holed up in studios in New York and Los Angeles to write, record, edit, and tinker-but, above all,...

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Fifth Harmony

Gucci Mane · Epic
Format: Audio CD

Fifth Harmony release their first album as a quintet. The highly anticipated album includes the single Down, which boats a guest appearance from Gucci Mane. The song also scored an MTV VMA Nomination for Best Pop Video.

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Lust for life

Lana Del Rey · Interscope
Format: Audio CD

Lana Del Rey returns with the follow-up to her 2015 album Honeymoon. The title track, which is also the first single, features a collaboration with the Weeknd.

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The Mission

Styx · UMe
Format: Audio CD

The Mission is a thrilling return to Styx's progressive roots, complete with a courageous & visionary concept. A captivating adventure unfolds across 14 tracks, 249 million miles from home! With a sound as big as a galaxy & two years in the making, it embodies a throw-back progressive-rock...

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The Nashville Sound

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit · Southeastern Records
Format: Audio CD

Jason Isbell is back with the follow-up to his two-time Grammy Award-winning album Something More Than Free. The first single from his new album, Hope the High Road, made its debut on Entertainment Weekly's website.

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Neva left

Snoop Dogg · Doggystyle Records
Format: Audio CD

2017 release from the hip hop icon. Snoop Dogg, a veritable living legend who has a classic discography that has garnered himself multi-platinum sales, Grammy nominations, critical acclaim and more is releasing his new project, "Neva Left". Perhaps more recently known as a pop icon,...

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New Waves

Bone Thugs · Urban/Entertainment One
Format: Audio CD

Bone Thugs and harmony are one of the best-selling rap groups of all time. Their Grammy® nominated album "E 199 Eternal" has sold over 8 million copies and they have 5 platinum albums to their credit. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide and are the only group...

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Night & Day

The Vamps · Island
Format: Audio CD

Island Records will be releasing The Vamps new album 'Night & Day [Night Edition]' on 7/14. The album's single, 'All Night' with Matoma has amassed more than 250 million global streams. The Vamps recently performed on Good Morning America and Conan and have previously appeared on Live...

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Not dark yet

Shelby Lynne · SILVER CROSS RECORDS
Format: Audio CD

Not Dark Yet was recorded in Los Angeles in the summer of 2016. The album provides a potent look at the sisters' individual and collective artistry through eclectic song choices from writers ranging from the Louvin Brothers, Nick Cave, Kurt Cobain, and back to Jessie Colter. Shelby and Allison...

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On My Side

Kim Walker-Smith · Jesus Culture
Format: Audio CD

Kim Walker-Smith is one of the most influential female voices in worship music. Fans around the world have come to love her passionate and uninhibited sound captured on live recordings from Jesus Culture. Kim's latest full-length album, ON MY SIDE, is her first solo studio project, exploring...

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Out in the Storm

· Merge Records
Format: Audio CD

Out in the Storm, Katie Crutchfield's fourth album as Waxahatchee and her second release with Merge, is the blazing result of a woman reawakened. Her most autobiographical and honest album to date, Out in the Storm is a self-reflective anchor in the story of both her songwriting and her life....

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Painted Ruins

Grizzly Bear · RCA
Format: Audio CD

Grizzly Bear releases their highly anticipated fifth full-length album "Painted Ruin" following up their 2012 commercial breakthrough "Shields." The band spent the better part of two years writing and recording the eleven new compositions featured on "Painted...

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Paranormal

Alice Cooper · EARMUSIC
Format: Audio CD

Alice Cooper's new studio album, his first in 6 years, 'Paranormal' was recorded in Nashville with long-time collaborator Bob Ezrin. The 10 track album also features a very special bonus CD a mini-album consisting of two brand new songs written and recorded together with the original...

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Party Of One

George Thorogood · Rounder
Format: Audio CD

After 15 million albums sold worldwide, more than 8,000 live shows, and an uncompromising catalog of hits that has certified him as one of rock's most relentless entertainers, the bad-to-the-bone icon has returned home to Rounder Records to release the first solo record of his 40+ year...

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Poetry in Motion

Najee · Shanachie
Format: Audio CD

Poetry In Motion is the highly anticipated follow up to Najee's much loved "You, Me and Forever" which was #1 both on the Billboard chart and at Smooth Jazz radio!! As the title implies, the album represents Najee's exploration into the world of sensuality and romance, interspersed...

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Power of Peace

The Isley Brothers & Santana · Sony Legacy
Format: Audio CD

Led by the legendary Ronald Isley on lead vocals and the album's main producer/arranger Carlos Santana on lead guitar, rhythm guitar, percussion and background vocals, Power of Peace covers songs first made familiar by the Chambers Brothers ("Are You Ready" "Love, Peace,...

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Pretty Girls Like Trap Music

2 Chainz · Def Jam
Format: Audio CD

Grammy Award winner 2Chainz releases the follow-up to his hit album Collegrove. It includes the singles Good Drank; It's a Vibe; and Smartphone. There are also appearances from Drake, Ty Dolla $ign, Jhene Aiko, and more.

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Rainbow

Kesha · RCA
Format: Audio CD

After five years, Kesha makes one of the most talked-about comebacks of 2017. Her new album includes the single Praying as well as collaborations with Eagles of Death Metal, the Dap-Kings, and Dolly Parton.

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Revival

Third Day · PROVIDENT
Format: Audio CD

Inspired by the legendary FAME Studios in the historic Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Third Day draws upon their southern musical roots for their newest album. The title track also serves as the first single.

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Revolution Come... Revolution Go

Gov't Mule · Fantasy
Format: Audio CD

Gov't Mule has showcased its virtuosity, intelligence and breadth over the course of 15 studio and live albums, millions of album and track sales and thousands of performances. The flexible interplay amongst front man Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, keyboardist Danny Louis and bassist...

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Seekers and Finders

Gogol Bordello (Musical group) · Cooking Vinyl
Format: Audio CD

The seventh album from gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello finds the nine-piece multi-cultural band in top form, an aural party of violins, accordions, trumpet, and marimba amongst the standard rock basics of guitars, drum, and bass.

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Shake It Up

Ronny Smith · Pacific Coast Jazz
Format: Audio CD

Guitarist Ronny Smith is back with Shake It Up. As writer, producer, arranger and programmer, with ten well-chosen original tracks, this is a superb example of the tight melodic style that categorizes Ronny's playing. Mellow tones, subtle creativity, and his ability to groove over catchy...

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Sinatra & Jobim @ 50

John Pizzarelli · Concord Jazz
Format: Audio CD

Two of John Pizzarelli's greatest influences, Frank Sinatra and the bossa nova composer Antonio Carlos Jobim, joined forces in 1967 to present a softer, sultrier side of Sinatra on the heels of 'That's Life' and 'Strangers in the Night.' Half a century later, John Pizzarelli is celebrating...

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Six Pack Volume 3

Straight No Chaser · Atlantic
Format: Audio CD

"SIX PACK: VOLUME 3" sees the world famous a cappella group cracking open a number of contemporary pop hits and rock classics, highlighted by "Sweet Dreams/HandClap" - their one-of-a-kind mash-up of Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) " and Fitz...

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So Nice!

DAVID / ANTOINE,MARC BENOIT · Shanachie
Format: Audio CD

The historic meeting of 2 contemporary jazz giants! These trailblazing artists have scored more than 25 #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits, sold over 2 million albums and toured the world over for more than 20 years! A perfect blending of these great artist's instrumental styles, So Nice! Combines...

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So You Wannabe An Outlaw

Steve Earle & The Dukes · Warner Bros.
Format: Audio CD

Musician, songwriter, actor and author Steve Earle and his country rock band The Dukes will release So You Wannabe an Outlaw on June 16 on Warner Bros. Records.

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Something To Tell You

HAIM · Columbia
Format: Audio CD

Something To Tell You, is the highly anticipated sophomore album from HAIM. When the time came to record the eleven tracks that make up Something To Tell You, HAIM decided to "go in and record as a band, keeping it a little more organic. That was kind of a mission statement for the album"...

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The Storm

ZZ Ward · Hollywood Records
Format: Audio CD

ZZ Ward didn t have to look far for inspiration on her second full-length album, 2017 s The Storm. Equally evocative of blues grit and hip-hop bounce, the Los Angeles-based vocal powerhouse and multi-instrumentalist leapt forward by taking a deeper look at some of her earliest inspirations...

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Sunday Song

Anita Wilson · Reflection Media/eOne
Format: Audio CD

Sunday is widely regarded as a day when we are most uplifted, inspired & motivated to tackle the journey ahead. The mid to latter part of the week tends to weigh us down and we find ourselves eager to get to the weekend and obtain our "fill up" once Sunday rolls back around....

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Eagles: Their Greatest Hits Volumes 1 & 2

Eagles · Elektra Catalog Group
Format: Audio CD

Eagles: Their Greatest Hits Vols. 1 & 2 includes two of the best-selling albums of all time together in one collection.

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TLC

TLC · 852 MUSIQ
Format: Audio CD

Having largely stepped back from the public eye since the tragic passing of Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, the group is now ready to return to the spotlight.

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Together At Last

Jeff Tweedy · Anti/Epitaph
Format: Audio CD

Together At Last is a new album by songwriter and guitarist Jeff Tweedy. It features the Wilco bandleader performing eleven of his own songs, culled from the Wilco catalog as well as from side-projects Loose Fur and Golden Smog, in a solo acoustic setting. Recorded at Tweedy's Chicago...

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Unpeeled

Cage The Elephant · RCA
Format: Audio CD

Cage the Elephant delivers new, stripped-down recordings of eighteen of their songs, as well as three cover songs. The first single, Whole Wide World, was originally recorded by Wreckless Eric.

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Villains

Queens of the Stone Age. · Matador Records
Format: Audio CD

"The title Villains isn't a political statement. It has nothing to do with Trump or any of that shit. It's simply 1) a word that looks fantastic and 2) a comment on the three versions of every scenario: yours, mine and what actually happened ... Everyone needs someone or something...

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Waiting On A Song

Dan Auerbach · Nonesuch
Format: Audio CD

Nine-time GRAMMY-winner Dan Auerbach willrelease Waiting On A Song,his second solo album, on June 2 via his new label, Easy Eye Sound. The album is Auerbach's much anticipated follow-up to 2009's Keep It Hid and is a love letter to Nashville. As such, he recruited some of Nashville's...

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We're All Alright!

Cheap Trick · Big Machine
Format: Audio CD

Cheap Trick is an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable and hugely influential brand of pop rock n roll. Recording for 4 decades, We're All Alright! marks the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees 18th studio album. Having...

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Wins & losses

Meek Mill · Atlantic Urban
Format: Book

Meek Mill's third album was shaped by the ups and downs that have taken place in his life. Along with the single Issues, there are appearances from Young Thug, Quavo, Future, Lul Uzi Vert, Rick Ross, and more.

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Wonder

Hillsong United · Hillsong
Format: Audio CD

There's a certain humility and attitude of reverence that has long been giving birth to the undeniable excellence of Hillsong UNITED's music, and this has never been more evident than it is in the band's brand new album Wonder. Filled with pulsing tempo, bright tones and colorful melodies,...

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Words

Sara Evans · BORN TO FLY RECORDS
Format: Audio CD

ACM and CMA Award winner Sara Evans continues to forge a bold, creative path with the release of her highly anticipated eighth studio album. Includes the tracks Long Way Down; Diving in Deep; and Letting You Go.

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