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The last two weeks because I know I'm not going to get to this. Highlights: Artist : Aesop Rock Album : I Heard It's a Mess There Too Songs of Note : "Crystals and Herbs," "Full House Pinball," "The Cut," "Opossum," "Poly Cotton Blend" Artist : Anna von Hausswolff Album : ICONOCLASTS Songs of Note : "Facing Atlas," "The Iconoclast," "The Whole Woman," "The Mouth," "Stardust," "Struggle with the Beast" Artist : Sorry Album : Cosplay Songs of Note : "Jetplane," "Antelope," "Today Might Be the Hit," "Waxwing," "JIVE" Artist : The Mountain Goats Album : Through this Fire Across from Peter Balkan Songs of Note : "Fishing Boat," "Dawn of Revelation," "Peru," "Armies of the Lord," "Broken to Begin With" Artist : Sabine McCalla Album : Don't Call Me Ba...

An unlucky day for some, but not for those interested in some solid music from this week: Album of the Week : Artist : Boots Album : Aquaria Quick Description : Debut album from the acclaimed R&B producer. Why You Should Listen : Nothing like this has been released in some time; his resume requires at least a look. Overall Thoughts : Boots has done production most notably on songs for Beyonce, Run the Jewels, and FKA Twigs, and this is definitely more Twigs than Beyonce. It's a really weird, interesting release, equal part rap, hip-hop, and electronica that results in an album that's less about the hooks and more about the overall atmosphere. A very modern record, and one that I really enjoyed. Recommendation : Best release of the week. Artist : The Wainwright Sisters Album : Songs in the Dark Quick Description : First full-length collaboration between Martha Wainwright and Lucy Wainwright Roche. Why You Should Listen : Anything with a Wainwright attached t...