Album Releases by Genre
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Every Man For Himself
by Hoobastank
May 16, 2006
The unfortunately-named Agoura Hills, Calif. rockers--now down to a trio after losing their bassist--return with a third album.
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Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 9, 2006
Rick Rubin produced this double-disc, 28-song set for the veteran Los Angeles rock outfit.
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Eyes Open
by Snow Patrol
May 9, 2006
Martha Wainwright and Ken Stringfellow are among the guests on Gary Lightbody's fourth Snow Patrol album.
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Simpatico
by The Charlatans UK
May 2, 2006
The veteran British rockers take a detour into reggae on their latest release.
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Pearl Jam
by Pearl Jam
May 2, 2006
Adam Kasper again co-produced the band's belated follow-up to 2002's 'Riot Act.' It is Pearl Jam's eighth studio album overall.
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10,000 Days
by Tool
May 2, 2006
The dark, proggy, hugely-popular alt-metal outfit fronted by Maynard James Keenan returns with that rarest of things: a new Tool album. It's the band's first release in five years and just their fourth full-length in their 16-year history.
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A City By The Light Divided
by Thursday
May 2, 2006
The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.
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Louder Now
by Taking Back Sunday
April 25, 2006
Eric Valentine (Queens Of The Stone Age) produced the emo band's third studio album and major-label debut.
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Richard Butler
by Richard Butler
April 18, 2006
This is the first solo release for the leader of The Psychedelic Furs (and, for those with a really good memory, Love Spit Love).
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Live From Dakota
by Stereophonics
April 18, 2006
This double-disc live set was recorded during the band's 2005 world tour.
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Sound The Alarm
by Saves the Day
April 11, 2006
The New Jersey emo-punk band's first album in three years marks a return to indie label Vagrant after a brief stint on a major label.
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My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts [2006 Version]
by Brian Eno + David Byrne
April 11, 2006
Twenty-five years after its original release, this groundbreaking, sample-driven collaboration between Byrne and Eno has been remastered and enlarged with seven bonus tracks.
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Ringleader Of The Tormentors
by Morrissey
April 4, 2006
Tony Visconti (David Bowie) produced the suddenly prolific Moz's third release of the past two years.
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Meds
by Placebo
April 4, 2006
Michael Stipe and VW (The Kills) guest on the UK band's first album in three years.
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Vision Valley
by The Vines
April 4, 2006
This is the third album for the Australian rock band, now down to a trio after the departure of bassist Patrick Matthews.
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This New Day
by Embrace
March 27, 2006
This fifth album for the Brit rockers was produced by Youth.
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Keys To The World
by Richard Ashcroft
March 21, 2006
This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.
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Flat-Pack Philosophy
by Buzzcocks
March 7, 2006
This is the fifth album for the reunited version of the punk band (still featuring Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle), now marking over 30 years since their original formation.
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Under A Billion Suns
by Mudhoney
March 7, 2006
The veteran Seattle rockers return with an album produced by Phil Ek, Johnny Sangster, and Tucker Martine.
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Young For Eternity
by The Subways
February 14, 2006
Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds) produced this debut LP for the co-ed English trio of teenagers.
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For Me It's You
by Train
January 31, 2006
The San Francisco band's fourth studio album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and includes a cover of Sugar's "If I Can't Change Your Mind."
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Testify
by P.O.D.
January 24, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the nu-metal band's fifth album.
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Lights And Sounds
by Yellowcard
January 24, 2006
The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.
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Morningwood
by Morningwood
January 10, 2006
Gil Norton (Pixies) produced this debut album for the New York-based punk/new wave outfit.
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Guerolito
by Beck
December 13, 2005
Beck's latest LP, 'Guero,' is remixed track-for-track by the likes of Air, Boards Of Canada, El-P and Subtle.
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See You On The Other Side
by Korn
December 6, 2005
The Matrix co-produced the band's first album since 2003.
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Hypnotize
by System Of A Down
November 22, 2005
Co-produced by Rick Rubin, this 12-song disc was recorded during the same sessions as 'Mesmerize,' and is intended to be heard with that earlier 2005 disc as one complete set.
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Aerial
by Kate Bush
November 8, 2005
This double-disc set is the influential singer-songwriter's first album in a dozen years.
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Scab Dates
by The Mars Volta
November 8, 2005
This live set from the neo-prog outfit was recorded on the road between May 2004 and May 2005.
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Playing The Angel
by Depeche Mode
October 18, 2005
Borrowing a page from late-80s to early-90s DM in terms of sound (and possibly even quality), the Ben Hillier-produced 'Angel' is the first Depeche Mode album to feature some David Gahan-penned songs in addition to the usual assortment of Martin Gore tracks.
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One Man's Treasure
by Mick Harvey
October 18, 2005
This first solo disc in eight years for the former Birthday Party and Bad Seeds member mixes covers with two Harvey originals.
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Return The Gift
by Gang of Four
October 11, 2005
It's nearly impossible to read an indie music review these days without seeing the words "Gang Of Four" pop up, but that influential band hasn't been around to take advantage of its newfound fame. Until now, that is, as the reunited Gang (in its original lineup for the first time since 1981) returns with newly re-recorded versions of 14 of its classic songs.
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Extraordinary Machine
by Fiona Apple
October 4, 2005
The singer-songwriter's third album finally sees the light of day after originally being shelved by her record label in 2003 and then leaked onto the Internet. This official 'Machine' is a newly-recorded version (with producer Mike Elizondo taking over for the original's Jon Brion), so if you've heard the leaked tracks, you haven't heard this. Let the comparisons begin!
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Somebody's Miracle
by Liz Phair
October 4, 2005
After the critical lashing for her previous pop-oriented album, the singer-songwriter enlisted John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer) to produce this follow-up set.
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Throw Down Your Arms
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 4, 2005
O'Connor's first studio album since "retiring" from the music business consists of covers of a dozen reggae classics, including songs by Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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All The Right Reasons
by Nickelback
October 4, 2005
The Canadian alt-metal outfit returns with a self-produced fourth album.
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Ahead Of The Lions
by Living Things
October 4, 2005
Steve Albini produced this debut album for the St. Louis-based Berlin brothers (Lillian, Eve and Bosh) who make up the Living Things.
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Road To Rouen
by Supergrass
September 27, 2005
This is album nubmer five for the UK rockers led by Gaz Coombes.
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Dark Light
by H.I.M.
September 27, 2005
This is the first U.S. release for the popular Finnish goth-rock band (the initials stand for His Infernal Majesty) fronted by Ville Hermani Vallo.
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Hefty Fine
by Bloodhound Gang
September 27, 2005
This is the first album in five years for the jokey alt-rockers.
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Siberia
by Echo & the Bunnymen
September 20, 2005
The Ian McCulloch-led band are re-teamed with producer Hugh Jones (1981's 'Heaven Up Here') on this next step of their reunion.
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Dynamite
by Jamiroquai
September 20, 2005
The U.K. pop-funk outfit led by Jay Kay returns with a sixth album.
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Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness
by Coheed and Cambria
September 20, 2005
This is the third emo-sci-fi album from the prog-rock foursome fronted by Claudio Sanchez.
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Ten Thousand Fists
by Disturbed
September 20, 2005
This is the third album for the alt-metal band fronted by David Draiman.
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Odditorium Or Warlords Of Mars
by The Dandy Warhols
September 13, 2005
The Portland, Ore. band's follow-up to 'Welcome To The Monkey House' was co-produced by frontman Courtney Taylor(-Taylor) and Gregg Williams.
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Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
by The Like
September 13, 2005
This debut for the all-girl L.A.-based trio (who are daughters of music industry bigwigs) was produced by former Prince backing musician Wendy Melvoin.
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Drawing Restraint 9 OST
by Björk
August 23, 2005
Enlisted as composer for boyfriend Matthew Barney's latest experimental film (which loosely concerns whales and Japan), Bjork responded with a largely instrumental score. Will Oldham guests.
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The Dangermen Sessions, Vol. 1
by Madness
August 16, 2005
The veteran "nutty" ska band's first album since their 1999 reunion disc 'Wonderful' is a collection of 13 covers, including their takes on classics "Lola" and "Israelites."
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Warnings/Promises
by Idlewild
August 16, 2005
The fourth album for the Scottish band was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tony Hoffer (Air, Beck).
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Don't Tread On Me
by 311
August 16, 2005
The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.
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Chapter V
by Staind
August 9, 2005
The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).
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Okemah And The Melody Of Riot
by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
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Out-Of-State Plates
by Fountains of Wayne
June 28, 2005
This 28-track, two-disc compilation culls radio performances, demos, and other previously unreleased tracks from throughout the band's history.
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Collaborations
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 21, 2005
'Collaborations' culls tracks from throughout the singer's career, finding her partnering with artists such as Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Moby and more.
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Haunted Cities
by Transplants
June 21, 2005
This is the second album from the punk trio which features members of blink-182 (Travis Barker) and Rancid (Tim Armstrong).
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TheFutureEmbrace
by Billy Corgan
June 21, 2005
The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.
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In Your Honor
by Foo Fighters
June 14, 2005
This double-disc set from Dave Grohl & co. includes one full CD of acoustic tracks. Guests include John Paul Jones, Norah Jones, Josh Homme and Petra Haden.
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X&Y
by Coldplay
June 7, 2005
Plagued by numerous delays, the Chris Martin-led band's third album finally surfaced 3 years after the hugely successful 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head.' The band co-produced with Danton Supple (Elbow) and Ken Nelson (Kings Of Convenience, Badly Drawn Boy).
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Don't Believe The Truth
by Oasis
May 31, 2005
Liam and Noel's sixth album is preceded by the single "Lyla." 'Truth,' produced by Dave Sardy, represents the band's second attempt at recording this album; original sessions recorded with Death In Vegas in 2003 were scrapped.
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Demon Days
by Gorillaz
May 24, 2005
When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.
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Out Of Exile
by Audioslave
May 24, 2005
Rick Rubin produced this second album for the Chris Cornell-meets-Rage Against The Machine supergroup.
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Crimson
by Alkaline Trio
May 24, 2005
Jerry Finn (blink-182) produced this follow-up to 'Good Mourning.'
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Mezmerize
by System Of A Down
May 17, 2005
Rick Rubin co-produced this first of two planned 2005 releases for SOAD (with 'Hypnotize' coming in the fall).
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Make Believe
by Weezer
May 10, 2005
Rick Rubin produced album number five for the Rivers Cuomo-led band.
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With Teeth
by Nine Inch Nails
May 3, 2005
Trent Reznor finally returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'The Fragile.' Dave Grohl guests.
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Haughty Melodic
by Mike Doughty
May 3, 2005
Dan Wilson (Semisonic) produced this solo effort for the former Soul Coughing frontman, which finds him backed by a band for the first time since leaving that band. Dave Matthews guests.
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Waiting For The Sirens' Call
by New Order
April 26, 2005
The veteran Manchester band's latest disc was produced by Tore Johansson and John Leckie, and sees touring guitarist Phil Cunningham becoming an official full-time band member, replacing departed keyboardist Gillian Gilbert.
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Something To Be
by Rob Thomas
April 19, 2005
The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.
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Bleed Like Me
by Garbage
April 12, 2005
'Bleed' marks Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's first Garbage album since 2001. Dave Grohl guests on one track.
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Lost And Found
by Mudvayne
April 12, 2005
The nu-metal quartet have ditched their makeup and alien nicknames for this third album, produced with Dave Fortman.
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Guero
by Beck
March 29, 2005
This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.
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Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
by Stereophonics
March 29, 2005
The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.
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Live At Earls Court
by Morrissey
March 29, 2005
Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.
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Devil's Playground
by Billy Idol
March 22, 2005
The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.
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Lullabies To Paralyze
by Queens of the Stone Age
March 22, 2005
Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
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Meltdown
by Ash
March 8, 2005
The veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.
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Some Cities
by Doves
March 1, 2005
Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'
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Frances The Mute
by The Mars Volta
March 1, 2005
The psychedelic prog-rock outfit led by Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar Rodriguez return with a second ambitious album, which follows the death of band member Jeremy Ward.
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Days Run Away
by The House of Love
February 28, 2005
'Days' is the first album in over a dozen years for the reunited London-based alt-rockers, and is their first to include both original guitarists (Guy Chadwick and Terry Bickers) since 1989.
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The Beekeeper
by Tori Amos
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter returns with her first album of original material in three years, a conceptual work centering on the title character, with its 19 songs divided into six thematic "gardens." Damien Rice guests on one track.
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Awake Is The New Sleep
by Ben Lee
February 22, 2005
You may remember him as Australia's youngest rock star, but Ben Lee is a bit older (well, he's 26) and wiser (well, he's smart enough to date Claire Danes) now for his sixth album, produced (like his debut) by Brad Wood. Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis guests.
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Solarized
by Ian Brown
February 22, 2005
The fourth solo disc for the former Stone Roses singer includes a collaboration with Noel Gallagher.
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Disconnection Notice
by Goldfinger
February 15, 2005
The veteran pop-punk outfit led by John Feldmann returns with a fifth studio disc.
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Room Noises
by Eisley
February 8, 2005
This is the debut album for the Texas teenage home-schooled Christian indie-rock band made up of three DuPree sisters, one DuPree brother, and the other guy, who already have two EPs and a tour supporting Coldplay under their belts.
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Pushing The Senses
by Feeder
January 31, 2005
The fifth studio release for the veteran UK rock trio fronted by Grant Nicholas comes three years after the suicide of the band's drummer, Jon Lee.
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Nightbird
by Erasure
January 25, 2005
'Nightbird' marks the first disc of original songs from the duo of Andrew Bell and Vince Clarke in five years.
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How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
by U2
November 23, 2004
The band's first new album since 2000, a more stripped-down, "classic U2" disc than previous efforts, was recorded chiefly with producer Steve Lillywhite, with Chris Thomas and Nellee Hooper also helming some tracks.
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Love, Angel, Music, Baby
by Gwen Stefani
November 23, 2004
The solo debut for the No Doubt vocalist features an eclectic group of guests, including Martin Gore, Andre 3000, The Neptunes, New Order, Wendy & Lisa and Dr. Dre.
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With The Lights Out
by Nirvana
November 23, 2004
This three-disc box set contains more than 50 previously unreleased recordings by the legendary Seattle band, including demos, live tracks, and alternate versions. Also included is an extensive bonus DVD filled with live performances.
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eMOTIVe
by A Perfect Circle
November 2, 2004
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tackles a variety of covers on this latest from his side project, A Perfect Circle, including versions of songs by Depeche Mode ("People Are People"), Devo ("Freedom Of Choice") and Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On"). Also included are two originals.
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Lifeblood
by Manic Street Preachers
November 1, 2004
The Welsh band's seventh studio disc was produced by Tony Visconti and Greg Haver.
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Up All Night
by Razorlight
October 26, 2004
One of 2004's Next Big Things in the UK music press, Razorlight make their full-length debut with this 13-track disc. Compared to the likes of Oasis and The Libertines, the band is led by self-proclaimed songwriting genius Johnny Borrell.
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Still Not Getting Any
by Simple Plan
October 26, 2004
Bob Rock (Metallica) produced this sophomore album for the Montreal-based pop-punk band.
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Futures
by Jimmy Eat World
October 19, 2004
The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.
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Chuck
by Sum 41
October 12, 2004
The Canadian punk-pop outfit returns with a fourth LP, produced by Greig Nori. The disc is named after a UN worker (Chuck Pelletier) who helped the band escape violence in the Congo while they were there shooting a film.
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Astronaut
by Duran Duran
October 12, 2004
'Astronaut' marks first album by Duran Duran's original lineup since 1983's 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger.' Dallas Austin and Don Gilmore are among the producers.
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Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
by Various Artists
October 12, 2004
This 82-song, 4-disc box set compiles various indie and alternative tracks from the 1980s across multiple genres, and includes music from both the decade's "biggest" names (The Smiths, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, etc.) as well as lesser-known artists such as The Raincoats, Green On Red, and The Lyres.
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Lost Riots
by Hope Of The States
October 5, 2004
Grand in scope, 'Lost Riots' is the debut disc for the UK band who are often described as falling somewhere between Coldplay and Godspeed You Black Emperor (wherever that might be). The band's guitarist, Jimmi Lawrence, took his own life shortly after the album was recorded.
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The Chronicles Of Life And Death
by Good Charlotte
October 5, 2004
The twentysomething pop-punkers attempt to move past their past TRL success with a more mature follow-up to 2002's 'Young And The Hopeless.'
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Pressure Chief
by Cake
October 5, 2004
The Northern California band's fifth album in ten years includes a cover of Bread's "Guitar Man."
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