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Fossora--the ungrammatical feminine version of the Latin term for "digger"--finds Icelandic art pop icon Björk's roots clinging firmly to the earth as she advances her signature wintry avant-pop soundscapes, exploring concerns of identity, mourning, and the longing for connection in an increasingly isolated world. Far heavier than 2017's airy Utopia, Björk's 10th studio album reflects the singer's emotional state as society navigates its third year...
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The Bible
Lambchop
Kurt Wagner’s sixteenth release sees him ploughing his own furrow, producing yet another unvarnished gem of a record Lambchop have come a long way since the days when they were dubbed the epitome of modern Americana with albums like Nixon and Is A Woman back in the early 2000s. Kurt Wagner, Lambchop’s creative mastermind, has always been a restless, prolific artist and with The Bible being his sixteenth studio release, he shows no sign...
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God Save the Animals
(Sandy) Alex G
It's "too late to slow down now" sings Alex Giannascoli on "Mission." Better known as indie-rock dignitary Alex G, the Philly musician's creative output feels limitless, certainly, expeditious, with the release of his ninth album, God Save the Animals, in just 12 years. But, this fast evolution is daunting; he's "run the whole world round"--presumably troubling for such a famously reserved, demure icon that remains in his home state since it's comfortable...
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Typical Music
Tim Burgess
Burgeoning double album sees The Charlatans frontman explore a huge range of styles and moods, proving his thirst for creativity knows no bounds As we have noted on many occasions, lockdown has been difficult for anyone of a creative bent. Yet if you want an example of how it has been put to the best possible use, Tim Burgess is surely the artist to choose. His thirst for creativity knows no bounds, with several books under his wing, continued engagements...
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