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She’s So Unusual

Cyndi Lauper
Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit Cyndi Lauper’s massive debut, a slyly feminist new wave pop record whose undeniable singles helped usher in the MTV era.

Insurrection

Alan Vega
Unearthing 11 lost recordings from the late ’90s, the Suicide co-founder’s newest posthumous release frames him as a doomsday prophet of the information age.

Night Reign

Arooj Aftab
Best New Album
The singer and composer’s wondrous fourth album deepens the sound of her boundless folk-jazz style. Its gestures are bold, romantic, and often unforgettable.

Dark Times

Vince Staples
The Long Beach rapper threads the fables of the past with the reality of the present for another expertly written, starkly candid record.

The Fool

Young Jesus
Reconnecting with his heartland rock roots, John Rossiter interrogates his artistic impulses and creates his most magnetic and direct record to date.

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