Bat for Lashes - Fur & Gold - Spooky, woodsy, good for nocturnal fire-dancing. Like Tori Amos
mixed with pitch. And, at times, the Ronettes.
Clinic - Visitations - The masked men are back with another raucous album. Each song pulses and drones hypnotically, and is topped with their signature pressure cooker vocals.
Joanna Newson - Ys - Yes, it is THAT good.
Miho Hatori - Ecdysis - Eclectic and sophisticated solo album from half of the marvelous Cibo Matto.
Neko Case - Fox Confessor Brings the Flood - This has been out for a long while now, but I realized I never mentioned it here. One of the best albums of the past 10 years, in my opinion. Soaring, spiritual, weathered, and sparkling.

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