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Kacey Musgraves,star-crossedSeptember 10The artists long-awaited fifth album is almost here.

The 15-song record is inspired by Greek myths, tracing the arc of a modern tragedy in three acts.

Mickey Guyton,Remember Her NameSeptember 24Guyton became the go-to case in discussions about country musics lack of diversity.

Hopefully her debut album will remind everyone of her pure talent as a vocalist and a songwriter.

The album will feature collaborations with serpentwithfeet, Lucky Daye, and Adekunle Gold.

Ed Sheeran,=October 29The British singer-songwriter andnotedFriendsfanis back with another album named after a math symbol.

The somber title track suggests it doesnt veer far from its intended vision.

Courtney Barnett,Things Take Time, Take TimeNovember 12Barnett returns with another album of twangy bangers.

Enjoy the hypnotic tones of Rae Street while you wait for the full-length record.

they found the spark, and studio time, to resurrect the project for this LP.

But we know shes recorded new stuff, so maybe shes got an album thatllget us through Thanksgiving?

A$AP Rocky,All SmilesAll frowns till you release it, man.

(Lead single, Dont Go Yet, is a little taste of both.)

Were happy for her no matter what!

Did he say when said album would come?

Theres beauty in completion.

And always faith in the unknown, Lamar wrote.

See you soon enough.

Make of that what you will.

Lana Del Rey,Blue BanistersWe thought this would come out on Independence Day but nope.

Instead, that day, we got asingle preview, following the releases ofthree singles in the Spring.

Or, the opposite.

Noname,Factory BabyStill Noword on when exactly this might show up, unfortunately.

Normani, TBDWe can keep marveling at the steamyWild Side videobut wed much prefer a whole album.

Well, now with Kanye and Drake out of the way too, prove it.

Rihanna, R9Well, to be fair,billionairesdont have to run on anyone elses schedule.

Its just a matter ofwhich of his apparent buns in the oven is ready first.

The WeekendHe keeps saying the dawn is coming but never specifies the dawn of which day.Breathtaking, indeed.

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