Album Releases by Genre
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Twelve Stops And Home
by The Feeling
June 5, 2006
This is the debut album for the London-based pop-rock five-piece.
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Stand Still, Look Pretty
by The Wreckers
May 23, 2006
This is the debut album for the country-pop duo of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp.
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So Amazin'
by Christina Milian
May 16, 2006
Young Jeezy and the Three 6 Mafia guest on the R&B singer's third album.
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Goodbye Alice In Wonderland
by Jewel
May 2, 2006
The singer-songwriter scrapped the original recordings for this, her sixth album, so that she could re-record them with a bit more oomph, thanks to producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day).
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Let Love In
by Goo Goo Dolls
April 25, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the band's eighth studio album.
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Under The Covers Vol. 1
by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
April 18, 2006
Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet joins The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs for a collection of 15 covers, including takes on Bob Dylan, The Who, The Bee Gees and the Velvet Underground.
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Daniel Powter
by Daniel Powter
April 11, 2006
The singer-songwriter's debut album finally hits the U.S. after making a stir internationally in 2005, propelled by the hit single "Bad Day." Mitchell Froom co-produced.
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In Colour
by The Concretes
April 4, 2006
Mike Mogis produced this second set from the Swedish act.
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I'm Not Dead
by P!nk
April 4, 2006
The Indigo Girls guest on the pop singer's first album since 2003.
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Duper Sessions
by Sondre Lerche
March 21, 2006
The Norwegian artist (backed here by The Faces Down Quartet) remakes himself as a cabaret singer, with a disc full of jazz-pop tunes including a cover of the standard "Night and Day."
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3121
by Prince
March 21, 2006
This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.
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Sing-Sing And I
by Sing-Sing
February 14, 2006
This is the second album for the duo of Emma Anderson (Lush) and Lisa O'Neill. Mark Van Hoen returns as producer.
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Timeless
by Sergio Mendes
February 14, 2006
The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.
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The Secret Life Of The Veronicas
by The Veronicas
February 14, 2006
Australian identical twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso make their teen-pop debut as The Veronicas with this 12-track set, produced by Max Martin (Britney Spears), Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne), and others.
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Tales From Turnpike House
by Saint Etienne
January 24, 2006
Sarah Cracknell & co.'s latest is a concept album about the residents of a London high rise.
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A Little More Personal (Raw)
by Lindsay Lohan
December 6, 2005
The actress' second album rocks a bit more than her first, and includes covers of songs by Cheap Trick and Stevie Nicks.
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Oral Fixation Vol. 2
by Shakira
November 29, 2005
The singer's second 2005 release is sung entirely in English, and includes two tracks originally sung in Spanish on Fijacion Oral Vol. 1.
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Confessions On A Dance Floor
by Madonna
November 15, 2005
Stuart Price co-produced the 47-year-old Anglophile's latest dance-oriented effort.
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All That I Am
by Santana
November 1, 2005
Why change a successful formula? Once again, the guitarist finds himself paired with a variety of all-star guests, including Michelle Branch, Joss Stone, Sean Paul, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Big Boi and Mary J. Blige.
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Intensive Care
by Robbie Williams
October 24, 2005
The British singer's latest was produced by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy.
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I Am Me
by Ashlee Simpson
October 18, 2005
The second album by "singer" Ashlee Simpson was produced by John Shanks.
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Dangerous And Moving
by T.A.T.U
October 11, 2005
Three years after their sensational debut (and we don't use that adjective in the way that means "outstanding"), it turns out that they aren't schoolgirls, and they aren't lesbians. But what the Russian duo does have on this second album is Sting. Now that's edgy!
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The Magic Numbers
by The Magic Numbers
October 4, 2005
This debut disc showcases the 50s and 60s pop stylings and three-part harmonies of the pair of brother-sister duos (Romeo & Michelle Stodart and Sean & Angela Gannon) that make up The Magic Numbers.
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Twin Cinema
by The New Pornographers
August 23, 2005
This is the third album of sunny indie-pop tunes for the acclaimed union of Neko Case, Dan Bejar (also of Destroyer) and A.C. Newman.
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TP.3 Reloaded
by R. Kelly
July 5, 2005
A thematic departure from his 2004 double album, TP.3 includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, The Game, Twista and Nivea.
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Wikked Lil' Grrrls
by Esthero
June 28, 2005
Andre 3000, Sean Lennon and Cee Lo guest on the first album in seven years for Canadian singer Jen-Bea Englishman.
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The Way It Is
by Keyshia Cole
June 21, 2005
Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.
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Never Gone
by Backstreet Boys
June 14, 2005
This is the first album in five years for the boy- er... man-band.
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Discover A Lovelier You
by Pernice Brothers
June 14, 2005
Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album.
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Anniemal
by Annie
June 7, 2005
This debut full-length by the Norwegian singer is preceded by quite a bit of critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Monkey Business
by The Black Eyed Peas
June 7, 2005
Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.
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Fijacion Oral Vol. 1
by Shakira
June 7, 2005
The first of two planned 2005 releases for the Colombian pop star is this Spanish-language disc, with its English counterpart due in the fall.
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See You Next Tuesday
by Fannypack
May 10, 2005
In an attempt to avoid the "one-hit wonder" label, the Brooklyn five-piece that brought "Cameltoe" into the world returns with a second album.
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The Emancipation Of Mimi
by Mariah Carey
April 12, 2005
The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.
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Now What
by Lisa Marie Presley
April 5, 2005
The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."
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Warmer Corners
by The Lucksmiths
April 4, 2005
This is the seventh album from the Australian indie-pop group led by singing drummer Tali White.
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Rebirth
by Jennifer Lopez
March 1, 2005
Big Boi, Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins are among the producers for J.Lo's first album in three years. Other guests include Fat Joe, Fabolous and Marc Anthony.
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Do The Bambi
by Stereo Total
January 25, 2005
This is the first Kill Rock Stars release for the Berlin-based pop duo of Francoise Cactus and Brezel Goring.
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Concrete Rose
by Ashanti
December 14, 2004
This third album for the Murder Inc. singer includes an appearance from Ja Rule.
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Destiny Fulfilled
by Destiny's Child
November 16, 2004
Despite her burgeoning solo career, Beyonce Knowles has rejoined bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for the first Destiny's Child album in 3 years.
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Want Two
by Rufus Wainwright
November 16, 2004
The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.'
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Harmonium
by Vanessa Carlton
November 9, 2004
The singer's second effort finds her teamed with Third Eye Blind leader (and current beau) Stephan Jenkins.
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Peachtree Road
by Elton John
November 9, 2004
The veteran singer's first completely self-produced album is his first studio recording since 2001's 'Songs From The West Coast.'
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Nancy Sinatra
by Nancy Sinatra
September 28, 2004
A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2.
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SMiLE
by Brian Wilson
September 28, 2004
Well, better 37 years late than never. Originally intended to be the Beach Boys' 1967 follow-up to their legendary 'Pet Sounds,' 'Smile' was finally recorded as originally intended in April 2004 by Wilson and his current band, including co-songwriter Van Dyke Parks.
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Couture, Couture, Couture
by Frausdots
September 28, 2004
This is the debut disc for the duo of Beachwood Sparks/Tyde member Brent Rademaker and vocalist Michelle Loiselle, featuring contributions from Mia Doi Todd and members of The Warlocks, Rooney and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
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Last Exit
by Junior Boys
September 21, 2004
This is the first full-length release from the hard-to-pin down Canadian synth-pop trio led by Jeremy Greenspan.
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The Handler
by Har Mar Superstar
September 14, 2004
Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).
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Happy People / U Saved Me
by R. Kelly
August 24, 2004
The R&B singer's latest is a double album, confining the two sides of his personality to separate discs: the radio- and club-friendly 'Happy People' is backed by the religious-themed 'U Saved Me.'
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Green Imagination
by The Sunshine Fix
August 17, 2004
This is the second album for the group led by Bill Doss (formerly of Olivia Tremor Control), which mixes psychedelia and pop.
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Riot On An Empty Street
by Kings of Convenience
July 27, 2004
The Norway-based indie-folk duo of Erlend Øye and Erik Glambek Bøe reunite for a third album, following some detours by Øye into more electronic-based music.
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Autobiography
by Ashlee Simpson
July 20, 2004
A bit more "rock" than her older sister Jessica, the 19-year-old former ("7th Heaven") and current (her own MTV reality show) TV star makes her recording debut with these 11 tracks produced by John Shanks.
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Back To Basics
by Beenie Man
July 13, 2004
The dancehall artist returns with a more genre-consistent (and yes, back to basics) album, with a lone Timbaland-produced crossover track, "All Girls Party."
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Afrodisiac
by Brandy
June 29, 2004
A ten-year music-industry veteran at age 25, Brandy returns with 15 new tracks, ditching long-time collaborator Rodney Jerkins in favor of producers Timbaland, Organized Noize and Kanye West.
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The Concretes
by The Concretes
June 29, 2004
The Swedish group (originally formed 9 years ago as an all-girl trio, but now featuring 8 full-time members) make their international debut with an album that manages to combine elements of classic Motown, Mazzy Star and the Velvet Underground.
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The Cover Up
by I Am The World Trade Center
June 29, 2004
The 80s-influenced laptop-pop duo of Dan Geller and Amy Dykes return with their third LP.
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Gettin' In Over My Head
by Brian Wilson
June 22, 2004
These thirteen tracks mark just the third solo disc for the former Beach Boys songwriter, and include songs that Wilson has written over the past two decades. Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Elton John guest. (Sorry, no Snoop Dogg or Missy Elliott.)
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Under My Skin
by Avril Lavigne
May 25, 2004
Ditching the production team (The Matrix) who made her first album a hit, Lavigne turned to fellow Canadians Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida to write and produce this sophomore disc.
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Emblems
by Matt Pond
May 18, 2004
This is the fourth release for the chamber-pop outfit led by--yes--Matthew Pond and based in--you guessed it--Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, to be exact).
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Patience
by George Michael
May 18, 2004
Patience is indeed a requirement for fans of the former Wham! member, as this is just his fourth solo album of original material and first in eight years.
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Baptism
by Lenny Kravitz
May 18, 2004
Kravitz handled virtually all of the instruments for this seventh album, which features a guest appearance from Jay-Z on the track "Storm."
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The Girl In The Other Room
by Diana Krall
April 27, 2004
New husband Elvis Costello co-wrote six of the tunes on this latest disc from platinum-selling jazz vocalist Diana Krall.
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Musicology
by Prince
April 20, 2004
The 45-year-old former squiggle makes a return to form with his first release in three years.
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Underneath
by Hanson
April 20, 2004
The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts.
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Damita Jo
by Janet Jackson
March 30, 2004
The nipple-baring superstar's first album in three years features production from Dallas Austin, Babyface, Kanye West, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
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Two Way Monologue
by Sondre Lerche
March 9, 2004
21-year-old Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche returns with his second U.S. release.
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Schizophrenic
by JC Chasez
February 24, 2004
The former member of *NSync makes his solo debut with 'Schizophrenic,' working with a range of producers including Basement Jaxx.
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Body Language
by Kylie Minogue
February 10, 2004
The dance-pop diva, still going strong at 35, returns with a new album.
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Feels Like Home
by Norah Jones
February 10, 2004
Arif Mardin produced this follow-up to the singer's hugely successful 2002 effort 'Come Away With Me.' Dolly Parton guests.
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Get Away From Me
by Nellie McKay
February 10, 2004
London-born, 19-year-old jazz vocalist Nellie McKay makes her debut with this 2-disc set produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. Unlike contemporaries such as Norah Jones, McKay brings a darker edge and a sense of humor (and even a hint of hip hop) to her songs, all of which she wrote herself.
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Tasty
by Kelis
December 9, 2003
Kelis' third LP (second in the States) features production from the Neptunes, Dallas Austin and Andre 3000.
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In The Zone
by Britney Spears
November 18, 2003
The Pepsi spokesperson's fourth LP includes guest vocals from Madonna (on lead single "Me Against The Music") and production work from Moby, R. Kelly, the Matrix, and Guy Sigsworth (but no Max Martin).
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Try This
by P!nk
November 11, 2003
Following the unexpected critical and commercial success of M!ssundaztood, Pink returns with a third, even more rock-oriented album. Linda Perry returns to helm just a few tracks, with the bulk of the producing/writing chores falling to Rancid's Tim Armstrong.
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So Much For The City
by The Thrills
November 4, 2003
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, The Thrills incorporate the sounds of California rock from the 1960s and 70s (the Byrds, Beach Boys) as well as a bit of Beatles thrown in for good measure on this debut album, already a hit in the UK (and a nominee for the Mercury Music Prize).
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Chutes Too Narrow
by The Shins
October 21, 2003
Phil Ek produced this sophomore effort for the Albuquerque-based group led by James Mercer (also of Flake), who wowed critics in 2001 with their 1960s-flavored debut 'Oh, Inverted World.'
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Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?
by The Unicorns
October 21, 2003
This is the second album for the lo-fi indie-pop trio based in Montreal, Canada.
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Coverage
by Mandy Moore
October 21, 2003
On this LP of covers (her fourth disc overall), 19-year-old actress/singer Mandy Moore tackles such songs as The Waterboys' "Whole Of The Moon," XTC's "Senses Working Overtime," Joe Jackson's "Breaking Us In Two" and Cat Stevens' "Moonshadow." Be afraid.
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The Ladybug Transistor
by The Ladybug Transistor
October 7, 2003
This self-titled disc (the band's fifth studio recording) was recorded in Arizona with Calexico/Giant Sand producer Craig Schumacher.
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Sleep/Holiday
by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
October 7, 2003
The Welsh band returns with 12 new tracks of indie rock mixed with folk, pop, and psychedelia.
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Amorino
by Isobel Campbell
October 7, 2003
This is the debut solo release from the former Belle and Sebastian / Gentle Waves vocalist and cellist.
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Instant O In The Universe [EP]
by Stereolab
October 7, 2003
This five-song EP represents the first new studio material for the once prolific English band in two years (and first since the death of longtime member Mary Hansen). A new LP awaits in early 2004.
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Dear Catastrophe Waitress
by Belle and Sebastian
October 7, 2003
The veteran Scottish band's first album for Sanctuary (after a long run on Matador Records) is also their first without singer/cellist Isobel Campbell. The 12 tracks here were produced by Trevor Horn.
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Beet, Maize & Corn
by High Llamas
October 7, 2003
The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes.
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Sacred Love
by Sting
September 30, 2003
Did you know this guy used to be in the Police?
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Life For Rent
by Dido
September 30, 2003
The British singer sticks to the successful formula established on her 1999 debut "No Angel" for this sophomore effort.
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The Young Machines
by Her Space Holiday
September 30, 2003
Marc Bianchi continues his indie pop/electronica solo project Her Space Holiday with this latest 10-song release.
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Identity Crisis
by Shelby Lynne
September 16, 2003
Don't be fooled by the title: While 'Identity Crisis' would have perfectly suited her poorly-received predecessor, 2001's Glen Ballard-produced 'Love, Shelby,' that's not the case here, as these 12 self-produced tracks are more likely to connect with fans of her breakthrough disc 'I Am Shelby Lynne.'
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Passionoia
by Black Box Recorder
September 2, 2003
This is the third LP for the English trio of vocalist Sarah Nixey, former Auteurs frontman Luke Haines and former Jesus & Mary Chain member John Moore. Together, they sound a bit like Saint Etienne, but with a much more political and satirical approach to their lyrics.
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Dressy Bessy
by Dressy Bessy
August 26, 2003
This is the third studio album for the Denver-based indie pop band led by Tammy Ealom.
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Love & Life
by Mary J. Blige
August 26, 2003
Mary J. reunites with P. Diddy (who produced her debut 'What's the 411?') for this latest release, which features appearances from 50 Cent, Eve, Jay-Z and Method Man.
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D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat
by Junior Senior
August 5, 2003
This party album from the Danish band Junior Senior has garnered attention throughout Europe with its mix of garage rock, pop and disco.
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Moodring
by Mya
July 22, 2003
The third album for the dancer-turned-diva includes contributions from Sean Paul and Missy Elliott and contains a cover of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'."
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The Trouble With Being Myself
by Macy Gray
July 15, 2003
The distinctive-voiced singer hopes to rebound from the disappointing sales of her 2001 sophomore effort 'The Id' with this third LP, which includes Beck and Pharoah Monche among its guests.
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So Stylistic
by Fannypack
July 8, 2003
This debut LP for the Brooklyn retro rap outfit (consisting of three female vocalists--including two high school students--backed by a pair of DJs) includes their surprise hit single, "Cameltoe."
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Chapter II
by Ashanti
July 1, 2003
The Irv Gotti-created superstar returns with a quick follow-up to her hit 2002 self-titled debut.
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Hotel Paper
by Michelle Branch
June 24, 2003
MTV darling Michelle Branch returns with an attempt to duplicate the success of her 2001 debut 'The Spirit Room' and that album's single "Everywhere," which was just that.
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Liz Phair
by Liz Phair
June 24, 2003
The far-from-prolific singer-songwriter's fourth album finds a 36-year-old Liz Phair trying to be... Avril Lavigne? Yes, her sound has changed quite a bit since her acclaimed 1993 debut 'Exile in Guyville,' taking on a glossy pop sheen on this release, thanks to production by the Matrix (as well as Michael Penn and Pete Yorn, we might add--but the Matrix????).
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Dangerously In Love
by Beyoncé
June 24, 2003
This is the solo debut for former Destiny's Child member Beyonce Knowles.
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Bare
by Annie Lennox
June 10, 2003
The former Eurythmics' singer's third solo album is her first collection of original songs since 1992's 'Diva.'
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Welcome Interstate Managers
by Fountains of Wayne
June 10, 2003
The New York-based indie-pop band, led by Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood, returns with a long-awaited third LP.
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