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NEEDTOBREATHE Out of Body New Elektra • Religious NEEDTOBREATHE’s last album, H A R D L O V E, released in 2016 and debuted at number one on several Billboard charts. Now they are back with a new album that includes the singles Hang On and Seasons. 13394091 $14.99 Erasure The Neon Mute • Pop/Rock Erasure’s latest album offers listeners warmth and a brilliant brightness in today’s times. It connects to the past and the future while glistening with hope. Includes the single Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling). 13377426 $19.99 Buju Banton Upside Down 2020 Roc Nation • Reggae Dancehall star Buju Banton returns with his first new album in a decade. It features guest appearances from John Legend, Pharrell, and Stephen Marley. Parental Advisory 13380130 $18.99 The Avett Brothers The Third Gleam Loma Vista Recordings Pop/Rock The Avett Brothers make a return to their roots with eight tracks that capture their personal experiences and perspectives on undeniably timely, universal themes. 13429687 $19.99 The Flaming Lips American Head Warner Bros. • Pop/Rock Guest Artist: Kacey Musgraves Modern-day psychedelic rockers the Flaming Lips return with the follow-up to their 2018 album King’s Mouth: Music and Songs. Kacey Musgraves contributes vocals on the album. Includes the single My Religion Is You. Available September 11

13419817 $16.99 Cinema Paradiso Katherine Jenkins Decca • Classical Katherine Jenkins performs a collection of unforgettable songs from some of the world’s bestloved movie moments, including Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany’s; Pinocchio’s When You Wish Upon a Star; and more.

12935930 $18.99 Caylee Hammack If It Wasn’t for You Capitol Nashville • Country Caylee Hammack is a refreshingly different voice in country music. The debut album from the rising star includes the single Family Tree. It also has Redhead, a duet with Reba McEntire.

12935924 $15.99 Laura Marling Song for Our Daughter Chrysalis Records Ltd. Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Ethan Johns, Dianna Corcoran, Chris Hillman Laura Marling’s seventh album arrives almost without preamble or warning, and instantly and tenderly offers a sense of purpose, clarity, and calm. As a balm for the soul, this new collection could be posited as Marling’s richest to date. 13401369 $18.99 Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin & Friends Sparrow • Religious Chris Tomlin collaborates with some of the biggest names in country music for this new album. It includes duets with Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Lady A, Brett Young, Russell Dickerson, and more. 13418725 $15.99

Lil Yachty Lil Boat 3 Quality Control Music, LLC Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: A$AP Rocky, Tyler, Tyler, the Creator Atlanta native rapper Lil Yachty returns with the third and final installment of the Lil Boat series. Parental Advisory 13380932 $18.99

Bright Eyes Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was Dead Oceans, Inc. Pop/Rock Amidst the current overwhelming uncertainty and upheaval of global and personal worlds, Bright Eyes reunited under the moniker as both an escape from and a confrontation of trying times. 13435583 $19.99

Josh Turner Country State of Mind MCA Nashville • Country Guest Artists: John Anderson, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Janson Josh Turner returns with his new studio album. The twelve-track record highlights some of Turner’s favourite country classics, and features guest appearances from Kris Kristofferson, Maddie & Tae, the legendary Randy Travis, and more. 13395559 $15.99

Lindsay Ell Heart Theory Stoney Creek Records Country Following the success of her number one duet with Brantley Gilbert, What Happens in a Small Town, Lindsay Ell releases a new album. It includes the tracks Want Me Back and I Don’t Love You. 13418724 $18.99 Brad Mehldau Suite April 2020 Nonesuch • Jazz While sheltering with his family during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brad Mehldau composed a collection of songs that convey what he was feeling and experiencing. Available September 18 13407616 $16.99 Angelheaded Hipster The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex Various Artists BMG Rights Management (UK) • Pop/Rock For this collection, artists including Nick Cave, U2, Elton John, Joan Jett, and Peaches have reinterpreted and reimagined some of the greatest tracks by glam rock icon Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Available September 4 2 Discs 13407596 $24.99 Joe Bonamassa A New Day Now J&R Adventures • Blues To commemorate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, A New Day Yesterday, Joe Bonamassa is releasing a newly remixed and rerecorded version. Joe re-sang all the vocals and played new guitar tracks on some songs too. 13418760 $23.99 Mali Music The Book of Mali RCA Inspiration • Religious Guest Artists: Deanna Dixon, Aniyah Smith Mali Music continues to shake things up in the industry with an exhilarating and exceptional sound. His latest album features the thought-provoking first single, Let Go. 13411095 $16.99 Katy Perry Smile Capitol • Pop/Rock Three years since the release of Witness, Katy Perry is back with her fifth studio album. It includes the singles Daisies; Harleys in Hawaii; the Goldcertified Never Really Over; and the title track. 13468367 $18.99 Gregory Porter All Rise Blue Note • Jazz Gregory Porter’s sixth studio album marks a return to his beloved original songwriting and heart-on-sleeve lyrics imbued with everyday philosophy and real-live detail, set to a stirring mix of jazz, soul, blues, and gospel. 12748033 $18.99 Mary Chapin Carpenter The Dirt and the Stars Lambent Light Records Folk Five-time Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter’s fifteenth studio album finds the singer-songwriter pondering life’s intimate, personal moments and exploring its most universally challenging questions at an unprecedented time. 13407613 $18.99 Tim McGraw Here on Earth Big Machine Label Group Country Tim McGraw is back with his first solo album since 2015’s Damn Country Music. His new release features the single I Called Mama.

13439472 $15.99 The Prince of Egypt Original Cast Recording Various Artists Ghostlight Records Soundtracks Artists: Luke Brady, Christine Allado, Mercedesz Csampai The extraordinary new musical from the composer of Wicked and Godspell. Based on the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation film. It features ten new songs written by Stephen Schwartz, as well as five songs from the film. 13407599 $24.99

Keith Urban The Speed of Now Part 1 Capitol Nashville • Country Keith Urban releases the follow-up to his Graffiti U. The album includes his hit single God Whispered Your Name, as well as the number two smash hit We Were. Available September 18

13411070 $15.99 Myron Butler My Tribute Fair Trade/Columbia Religious Guest Artists: Kim Burrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Fred Hammond Myron Butler leads an allstar tribute to the legendary Andrae Crouch, performing some of Crouch’s greatest hits with Kirk Franklin, Kim Burrell, Fred Hammond, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Anthony Hamilton, Kenny Lattimore, and more. 13361385 $15.99

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