The best albums out this week include Paramore's first new full-length in nearly six years, mind-blowing sonic explorations from Kelela and Liv.e, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Yo La Tengo and more.

Featured Albums:
1. Paramore — This Is Why
Featured Songs: "You First," "C'est Comme Ca," "This Is Why"
2. Liv.e — Girl in the Half Pearl
Featured Songs: "Ghost," "A Slumber Party?," "Our Father," "Snowing!"
3. Kelela — Raven
Featured Songs: "On the Run," "Contact," "Happy Ending"
4. Black Belt Eagle Scout — The Land, The Water, The Sky
Featured Songs: "Fancy Dance," "Blue," "My Blood Runs Through This Land"
5. Yo La Tengo — This Stupid World
Featured Songs: "This Stupid World," "Sinatra Drive Breakdown"

Lightning Round:
Andy Shauf — Norm
Brainorchestra — It Means A Lot
KING VISION ULTRA — SHOOK WORLD
Pearla — Oh Glistening Onion, The Nighttime Is Coming

Other notable releases for Feb. 10:
Amber Arcades — Barefoot on Diamond Road
The Brian Jonestown Massacre — The Future is Your Past
Lisa O'Neil — All Of This Is Chance
Tennis — Pollen
You Me At Six — Truth Decay

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