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Frankie Rose

Love as Projection

Pop/Rock

The fourth solo album from the adaptable indie artist finds her fully embracing electronic production as the vehicle for her sharp-cornered pop.

- Fred Thomas

Shana Cleveland

Manzanita

Pop/Rock

Whispery folk tunes and orchestral instrumentation create a smoldering atmosphere on the third solo album from the La Luz bandleader.

- Fred Thomas

The Nude Party

Rides On

Pop/Rock

Conspicuously touching on several classic rock outfits, the swaggering septet's third LP is another fun time.

- Marcy Donelson

Faust

Momentaufnahme I

Pop/Rock

The first of two fascinating volumes of unreleased material from the German art rock legends, first made available as part of the 1971-1974 box set.

- Paul Simpson

Faust

Momentaufnahme II

Pop/Rock

The second of two fascinating volumes of unreleased material from the German art rock legends, first made available as part of the 1971-1974 box set.

- Paul Simpson

Lonnie Holley

Oh Me Oh My

Pop/Rock, Avant-Garde

The freewheeling artist is joined by guests like Michael Stipe and Sharon Van Etten on this reflective, atmospheric set produced by Jacknife Lee.

- Paul Simpson

Dulces Exuviae / Romain Bockler / Bor Zuljan

Toutes les nuits

Classical

An arresting collection of Renaissance chansons on the theme of night, with innovations in both the singing and instrumental part.

- James Manheim

Cantus / Tove Ramlo-Ystad

Yggdrasil

Classical

Superbly recorded pieces for a cappella women's choir, inspired by Yggdrasil, the World Tree of Norse mythology.

- James Manheim

Neeme Järvi / Estonian National Symphony Orchestra / State Choir Latvija

Neeme Järvi in Concert: Mozart, Wagner, Brahms, Reger

Classical

Mostly obscure works in confident, fluent performance by Järvi, with the Reger Serenade, Op. 95, offering a real find.

- James Manheim

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Melanie

Candles in the Rain

April, 1970

Folk-Pop

Melanie was freak folk decades before the genre had a name, an East Coast hippie with a penetrating vocal presence, a gift for writing intensely personal songs, and no fear of where her music might take her, either stylistically or emotionally. "Lay Down (Candles In The Rain)," inspired by her appearance at Woodstock, was a hit, and it's one of several tunes here that reflects the beauty and strength of this wildly underrated artist.

- Mark Deming

INXS

The Swing

April, 1984

Club/Dance

Raw and jittering, The Swing arrived before the megahits Listen Like Thieves, Kick, and X, and is a perfect bridge between their punked-up new wave early albums and the pop powerhouses they would still become. Nile Rogers produced the hit "Original Sin" but his jagged, stabbing rhythms can be heard as an influence throughout. "Dancing on the Jetty" is an unexpected Duran-esque dance pop gem, and the album's late highlight "Burn for You" shines with cinematic grandeur.

- Zac Johnson