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Number 6 in Rough Trade's Albums of the Year 2026. Explore the full ranked Top 100. Shop the Albums of the Year Exclusives.

Albums of the Year 2026: Explore Live From The Heavens, our selected AOTY edition companion release by mary in the junkyard.

mary in the junkyard’s highly anticipated debut album release! Bursting with creativity and experimentation, it is the perfect reflection of the band and one of the most enticing British debut albums in recent memory: a blend of dark fables, intricate melodies and moments of revelation. An original work that is a world in itself and an expression of true creativity. 

Produced by Oli Bayston (Everything is Recorded, Olivia Dean), Ben Baptie (The Strokes, Young Fathers, Little Simz), and the artwork takes us on the journey of Clari in a past life as a sailor, welcoming us into the lore of the album.

For fans of PJ Harvey, Slint, Wednesday and Dry Cleaning.

RT CD with Bonus CD featuring 4 extra tracks

1)           Mantra III (extended version)
2)           Jane
3)           The Old Tongue
4)           Mouse (demo version)