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Cover of Linda’s Head
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Album · kranky · released 2 Oct 2026

Linda’s Head

Helen

XLR rating

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Out of 10 · awaiting a listen by the desk

Press score

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Not collected yet · the reviews we read are linked below

Apple Music ↗Bandcamp ↗YouTube ↗

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Tracklist

  1. 01FarawaySGR
  2. 02StarlineSGR
  3. 03endless SkySGR
  4. 04Linda’s HeadSGR
  5. 05darkblueSGR
  6. 06Dead sharkSGR
  7. 07Dead shark IISGR
  8. 08black and quiet loveSGR
  9. 09Stay with meSGR
  10. 10CanyonSGR

10 tracks, 32 minutes · Titles and lengths from MusicBrainz ↗ (CC0), checked 8 Oct 2026 · tracks: Skip · Good · On repeat, by the desk, after listening

The desk’s take

Awaiting a listen.

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What the press said

  • 7 OctHelen, “Linda’s Head”Bandcamp Daily ↗

    The first new record from Liz Harris of Grouper's rock trio plays at being primitive while keeping one eye on the transcend. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .

  • 4 AugHelen – Dead shark IIGorilla vs. Bear ↗

    Liz Harris ' dream pop band Helen returns more than a decade after their incredible debut Original Faces with the lead single from their gorgeous new LP Linda's Head , coming this fall on Kranky ...

Headlines and short excerpts from the stories we read, each linked to its source · more appear as the press publishes them

Release data: MusicBrainz ↗, matched from ListenBrainz new releases named in our headlines on 8 Oct 2026