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Year in Review - MusicAlabama Shakes, 'Boys & Girls' (ATO)Fiona Apple, 'The Idler Wheel ...' (Epic)Cafe Tacuba, 'El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco' (Universal Music)Django Django, 'Django Django' (Ribbon Music)Dr. John, 'Locked Down' (Nonesuch)Julia Holter, 'Ekstasis' (RVNG)Kendrick Lamar, 'good kid, m.A.A.d. city' (Aftermath/Interscope)Frank Ocean, 'Channel Orange' (Def Jam)Andy Stott, 'Luxury Problems' (Modern Love)Swans, 'The Seer' (Young God)

A rollicking, expansive late-period masterpiece crafted by piano mystic Dr. John, "Locked Down" is not only a favorite but one of the best records of composer Mac Rebennack's illustrious career. Produced by the Black Keys' singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach, "Locked Down" was recorded in Nashville with a dynamic young band, and all that fresh inspiration has filled the man's lungs and fingers with new energy.

Dr. John, 'Locked Down' (Nonesuch)

( Joshua Black Wilkins / Nonesuch )

A rollicking, expansive late-period masterpiece crafted by piano mystic Dr. John, "Locked Down" is not only a favorite but one of the best records of composer Mac Rebennack's illustrious career. Produced by the Black Keys' singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach, "Locked Down" was recorded in Nashville with a dynamic young band, and all that fresh inspiration has filled the man's lungs and fingers with new energy.

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