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KCRW Top 30 Albums
Hi pals,
 
We can't discuss the charts without acknowledging Sly Stone and Brian Wilson, two legendary giants who passed away last week, accounting for nearly 100 plays in memoriam among all our DJs, underscoring the unforgettable impact they had on music. 
 
When it comes to new music, Mercury Prize-winning UK rapper Little Simz tops the charts with her fantastic sixth studio album, Lotus, and first with new producer Miles Clinton James (Kokoroko). Debuting at no. 2, and trailing just behind is former Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne's "Everybody Laughs" feat. The Ghost Train Orchestra. The Cure's stellar new remix collection, Mixes of a Lost World, debuts at no. 3, with mixes from Four Tet, Mura Masa, Orbital, and many more. The fourth album from Baltimore hardcore punk rockers Turnstile sits steady at no. 4 for the second week in a row, and rounding out the top 5 is More, the first album in over 25 years from British rock band Pulp. 
 
New and Notable: 
Superstar producer Mark Ronson teams up with British songstress Raye for the new single "Suzanne" (no. 6), reminding many of his previous partnership with the late Amy Winehouse. Debuting at no. 10 is legendary gospel singer Mavis Staples, covering Frank Ocean's "Godspeed." 

**Our technical difficulties with our Spotify account continue, but should be sorted out soon. We appreciate your patience and look forward to sharing refreshed playlists with you again.

xx, Nassir (KCRW Music)

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  1. Little Simz – Lotus
  2. David Byrne – “Everybody Laughs (feat. Ghost Train Orchestra)” [Single]
  3. The Cure – Mixes Of A Lost World
  4. Turnstile – NEVER ENOUGH
  5. Pulp – More
  6. Mark Ronson & RAYE – “Suzanne” [Single]
  7. Sofia Kourtesis – “Unidos (feat. Daphni)” [Single]
  8. Hannah Cohen – Earthstar Mountain
  9. Panda Bear – “Defense”/“Virginia Tech” [Single]
  10. Mavis Staples – “Godspeed” [Single]
  11. Wet Leg – “CPR” [Single]
  12. Sudan Archives – "DEAD" [Single]
  13. Stereolab – Instant Holograms on Metal Film
  14. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Phantom Island
  15. Pachyman –  Another Place
  16. El Michels Affair – “Anticipate (feat. Clairo)” [Single]
  17. Obongjayar – Paradise Now
  18. Men I Trust – Equus Caballus
  19. Gelli Haha –  “Normalize” [Single]
  20. Bob Moses – “Waiting on the World” [Single]
  21. Myd –  “So High” [Single]
  22. Tom Rowlands –  “We Are Nothing / All Night” [Single]
  23. NxWorries – “Everybody Gets Down” [Single]
  24. Latroit – “Gabrielle (Feat. Nick Clow)” [Single]
  25. Ty Segall – Possession
  26. Big Thief – “Incomprehensible” [Single]
  27. Foxwarren – 2
  28. Tune-Yards – Better Dreaming
  29. Juan Wauters – “Manejando por Pando” [Single]
  30. Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe – Luminal