New Music Friday: The Top 8 Albums Out On Aug. 20

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08/20/21 • 40 min

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NPR Music picks the best new albums out this week, including new releases by Lorde, Sturgill Simpson, Deafheaven and more.

NPR Music picks the best new albums out this week, including new releases by Lorde, Sturgill Simpson, Deafheaven and more.

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