Released 2022
Xenoverso
RancoreCheck the vibes: Rancore – Xenoverso
Xenoverso- Album Overview Rancore's "Xenoverso," released in 2020, showcases the Italian rapper's evolution in the hi…
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Released 1996
Xero
XeroListening guide: Xero's Xero
Xero- Album Overview Xero is the debut album by the American rock band Xero, released in 1997. This project emerged f…
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Released 2007
Xerrox, Vol.1
Alva NotoAlva Noto – Xerrox, Vol.1: a sonic journey
Xerrox, Vol.1- Album Overview "Xerrox, Vol.1" is the debut album by German electronic musician Alva Noto, released in…
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Released 2009
Xerrox, Vol.2
Alva NotoAlva Noto – Xerrox, Vol.2: track-by-track perspective
Xerrox, Vol.2- Album Overview Alva Noto, the moniker of German sound artist Carsten Nicolai, released "Xerrox, Vol.2"…
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Released 2015
Xerrox, Vol.3
Alva NotoHow Alva Noto shaped the sound of Xerrox, Vol.3
Xerrox, Vol.3- Album Overview Alva Noto, the moniker of German electronic musician Carsten Nicolai, released "Xerrox,…
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Released 2020
Xerrox, Vol.4
Alva NotoA closer look at Alva Noto's album Xerrox, Vol.4
Xerrox, Vol.4- Album Overview Released in 2022, "Xerrox, Vol.4" is the latest installment in Alva Noto's ongoing expl…
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Released 2007
Xerrox, Volume 1
Alva NotoA closer look at Alva Noto-Xerrox, Volume 1's album Xerrox, Volume 1
Album overview Alva Noto's "Xerrox, Volume 1" was released in 2007 under the Raster-Noton label, a prominent name in …
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Released 2009
Xerrox, Volume 2
Alva NotoAlva Noto-Xerrox, Volume 2 – Xerrox, Volume 2: a sonic journey
Album overview Alva Noto's "Xerrox, Volume 2," released in 2015, is a profound exploration of sound and texture that …
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Released 0
Xeyal Firo?
Hakan CanHakan Can returns with Xeyal Firo?
Xeyal Firo?- Album Overview "Xeyal Firo?" is the latest album from Turkish artist Hakan Can, released in 2023 under t…
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Released 2016
Xi
Metal ChurchWhy Metal Church's Xi matters
Xi- Album Overview Metal Church's "Xi," released on October 7, 2016, is a significant entry in the American heavy met…
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Released 2016
Xii – Kouvostomolli
ViikateBreaking down the themes in Xii – Kouvostomolli by Viikate
Xii – Kouvostomolli- Album Overview Viikate, the Finnish band known for its unique blend of rock and melancholic them…
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Released 2013
Xiu Xiu + Eugene S. Robinson Present Sal Mineo
Xiu XiuFrom intro to finale: what Xiu Xiu + Eugene S. Robinson Present Sal Mineo delivers
Xiu Xiu + Eugene S. Robinson Present Sal Mineo- Album Overview The album "Xiu Xiu + Eugene S. Robinson Present Sal Mi…
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Released 2016
Xkatedral Volume Iii
Kali MaloneKali Malone – Xkatedral Volume Iii: track-by-track perspective
Xkatedral Volume Iii- Album Overview Kali Malone's "Xkatedral Volume III," released in 2022, is the third installment…
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Released 1990
Xl Recordings: The First Chapter
Brooklyn Funk EssentialsBrooklyn Funk Essentials returns with Xl Recordings: The First Chapter
Xl Recordings: The First Chapter- Album Overview Brooklyn Funk Essentials is back with their latest album, "Xl Record…
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Released 2011
XLR8R Podcast 196: Demdike Stare
Demdike StareA closer look at Demdike Stare-XLR8R Podcast 196: Demdike Stare's album XLR8R Podcast 196: Demdike Stare
Album overview Demdike Stare, the British electronic music duo comprised of Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker, has long …
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Released 2014
XLR8R Podcast 336: Frankie Knuckles
Frankie KnucklesReview of Frankie Knuckles-XLR8R Podcast 336: Frankie Knuckles – XLR8R Podcast 336: Frankie Knuckles
Album overview Frankie Knuckles, often hailed as the "Godfather of House Music," has left an indelible mark on the el…
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Released 2020
Xoxo
The JayhawksXoxo: discovering The Jayhawks's artistry
Xoxo- Album Overview "Xoxo," released in 2022, marks a significant entry in The Jayhawks' illustrious discography. Th…
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Released 2003
Xpectation
PrinceAlbum spotlight: Prince – Xpectation
Xpectation- Album Overview "Xpectation," released in 2003, is an instrumental album by the legendary artist Prince, s…
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Released 2007
Xs.one: The Regiment: School For X'scape Arti
IrfanFrom intro to finale: what Xs.one: The Regiment: School For X'scape Arti delivers
Xs.one: The Regiment: School For X'scape Arti- Album Overview "Xs.one: The Regiment: School For X'scape Art…
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Released 2014
XSCAPE
Michael JacksonThe evolution of Michael Jackson-XSCAPE in XSCAPE
Album overview The album "XSCAPE," released on May 9, 2014, serves as a posthumous collection of previously unrelease…
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Released 1996
Xtort
KmfdmAlbum spotlight: Kmfdm-Xtort – Xtort
Album overview Kmfdm-Xtort's album "Xtort" was released in 1996 under the label Metropolis Records. This album repres…
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Released 1999
Xtra-Acme USA
The Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionOne week with Xtra-Acme USA: thoughts on The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Xtra-Acme USA- Album Overview Xtra-Acme USA, released in 1998, is the fifth studio album by the influential rock grou…
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Released 2011
Xtreme Quality
CaneSeccoCaneSecco raises the bar with Xtreme Quality
Xtreme Quality- Album Overview "Xtreme Quality," the latest album by the innovative artist CaneSecco, was released in…
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Released 2000
XTRMNTR
Primal ScreamInside the atmosphere of Primal Scream's XTRMNTR
XTRMNTR- Album Overview Primal Scream's "XTRMNTR," released on February 28, 2000, marked a bold departure from the ba…
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Released 2000
XX
Medina AzaharaA closer look at Medina Azahara-XX's album XX
Album overview Medina Azahara, the legendary Spanish rock band formed in 1979, continues to influence the music lands…
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Released 2009
xx
The XxThe Xx raises the bar with xx
xx- Album Overview The debut album "xx" by British band The Xx was released on August 17, 2009, under the Young Turks…
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Released 1993
XX No Tricks
The CommodoresBreaking down the themes in XX No Tricks by The Commodores
XX No Tricks- Album Overview "XX No Tricks" is the 1981 studio album by the legendary funk and soul band The Commodor…
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Released 2015
Xxv
Oomph!Is Xxv Oomph!'s best work yet?
Xxv- Album Overview Released on April 7, 2023, "Xxv" marks the 25th anniversary of German industrial rock band Oomph!…
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Released 1983
XXV
The ShadowsXXV: the next chapter for The Shadows
XXV- Album Overview The Shadows, the legendary British instrumental rock band, released their album "XXV" in 2004, ma…
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Released 2008
XXV
VaderFirst impressions of Vader – XXV
XXV- Album Overview Vader's album "XXV," released on May 6, 2022, marks a significant milestone in the band's illustr…
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Released 2011
XXX
Danny BrownAlbum spotlight: Danny Brown-XXX – XXX
Album overview Danny Brown's critically acclaimed album "XXX" was released on August 30, 2011, under the Fool's Gold …
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Released 1987
Xxx
Miguel BoseMiguel Bose – Xxx: a sonic journey
Xxx- Album Overview "Xxx," released in 2021, marks another significant entry in the illustrious career of Spanish sin…
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