Album Releases by Genre
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We Started Nothing
by The Ting Tings
June 3, 2008
The single "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from the debut album for the British duo was used in an Apple commercial.
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Takes
by Adem
June 3, 2008
The third album for the London artist features covers of songs by such artists as Bjork, Aphex Twin, and PJ Harvey.
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This Is Not The World
by The Futureheads
June 3, 2008
The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.
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Weezer (Red Album)
by Weezer
June 3, 2008
The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.
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@#%&*! Smilers
by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
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Wanderlust
by Gavin Rossdale
June 3, 2008
The ex-Bush frontman returns with his first solo album produced by Bob Rock.
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Perfectly Clear
by Jewel
June 3, 2008
The seventh album for the pop artist is her first country album.
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The Virgins
by The Virgins
June 3, 2008
The debut album for the New York City-based band was produced by S*A*M* and Sluggo.
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Fleet Foxes
by Fleet Foxes
June 3, 2008
This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.
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Rook
by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
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Watershed
by Opeth
June 3, 2008
The Swedish metal band's ninth album is the first with Martin Axenrot and Fredrik Akesson, who replaced Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren.
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Don't Do Anything
by Sam Phillips
June 3, 2008
This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips.
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Real Close Ones
by The M's
June 3, 2008
This is the third album for the Chicago-based band.
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Indestructible
by Disturbed
June 3, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based metal band.
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You Can Do Anything
by The Zutons
June 2, 2008
The third album for the indie band whose biggest hit, "Valerie," was remade by Amy Winehouse.
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Fire On Corridor X
by All The Saints
May 27, 2008
The Alanta-based trio releases its debut album produced by Ben H. Allen.
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Songs in A&E
by Spiritualized
May 27, 2008
Jason Pierce nearly died of pneumonia halfway through writing the group's sixth album.
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Bring Ya To The Brink
by Cyndi Lauper
May 27, 2008
The eighth studio album sees the '80s star returns with new dance music.
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Health//Disco
by HEALTH
May 27, 2008
The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles.
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Same Old Man
by John Hiatt
May 27, 2008
John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs.
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Welcome
by James Pants
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Spokane, Washington, artist discovered by Peanut Butter Wolf.
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Emergency
by The Pigeon Detectives
May 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the British band was produced by Stephen Street.
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No Way Down [EP]
by Air France
May 22, 2008
This is the Swedish indie-pop band's second EP.
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Anywhere I Lay My Head
by Scarlett Johansson
May 20, 2008
The debut album by actress Scarlett Johansson was produced by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek.
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The Lucky Ones
by Mudhoney
May 20, 2008
Recorded in less than four days, this is the eighth full-length album released by the Seattle-based band.
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Arm's Way
by Islands
May 20, 2008
The sophomore album for the Montreal-based indie group is its first on the Anti- label.
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No, Virginia...
by Dresden Dolls
May 20, 2008
The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."
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3 Doors Down
by 3 Doors Down
May 20, 2008
The rock band releases its fifth album, which features a song used by the National Guard.
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Re-Arrange Us
by Mates of State
May 20, 2008
The fifth album for the married duo from Kansas.
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Freedom Wind
by The Explorers Club
May 20, 2008
The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.
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Lie Down In The Light
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
May 20, 2008
Louisville-born Will Oldham releases his latest album produced by Mark Nevers.
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El Rey
by The Wedding Present
May 20, 2008
The band led by David Gedge releases its latest album, produced by Steve Albini.
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Swimming
by French Kicks
May 20, 2008
The quartet from New York mixed and produced its own sophomore album.
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Boo! Human
by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
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Inherit
by Free Kitten
May 20, 2008
This is the third album for the band led by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz.
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Rockferry
by Duffy
May 13, 2008
"Mercy," the single from Duffy's debut album, made her the first female Welsh singer to hit number one on the UK pop charts in over 20 years.
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Brain Thrust Mastery
by We Are Scientists
May 13, 2008
The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.
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All We Could Do Was Sing
by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
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Narrow Stairs
by Death Cab for Cutie
May 13, 2008
The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.
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Blame It On Gravity
by Old 97's
May 13, 2008
The Dallas-based alt-country quartet releases its seventh studio album.
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We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
by Jason Mraz
May 13, 2008
The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.
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Thing Of The Past
by Vetiver
May 13, 2008
"A Thing of the Past" also features guest appearances by Vashti Bunyan, the Chapin Sisters and Michael Hurley
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Directions To See A Ghost
by The Black Angels
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the Austin, Texas band was produced by Erik Wofford.
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Twelve Angry Months
by Local H
May 13, 2008
The latest album for the alt-rock band from Illinois features songs about a breakup, with each song representing a month after the breakup.
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Fern Knight
by Fern Knight
May 13, 2008
The quartet featuring Margaret Wienk releases its third album, which was recorded on a 24-track analog tape.
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Way
by Ecstatic Sunshine
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the duo, who met at a Baltimore art school, consists of only three tracks.
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The Airing Of Grievances
by Titus Andronicus
May 13, 2008
The debut full-length album from the New Jersey punk-rock sextet.
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Tooth Of Crime
by T-Bone Burnett
May 13, 2008
The producer of many albums releases an album of songs from the Sam Shepard musical "The Tooth of Crime: Second Dance."
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Couples
by The Long Blondes
May 6, 2008
The quintet from England uses influences from 1980s pop on its sophomore album produced by Erol Alkan.
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The Age Of The Understatement
by The Last Shadow Puppets
May 6, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of the Artic Monkeys' Alex Turner and The Rascals' Miles Kane.
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Nouns
by No Age
May 6, 2008
The Los Angeles-based duo's sophomore album was recorded in Los Angeles and London, England.
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Gavin DeGraw
by Gavin DeGraw
May 6, 2008
The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."
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Fair Ain't Fair
by Tim Fite
May 6, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.
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Momofuku
by Elvis Costello & the Imposters
May 6, 2008
Elvis Costello and the Imposters recorded and mixed the album in a week.
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Water Curses [EP]
by Animal Collective
May 6, 2008
The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions.
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Home Before Dark
by Neil Diamond
May 6, 2008
After 40+ years in the business, Neil Diamond finally receives his first No. 1 record with this album produced by Rick Rubin.
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Scream
by Tokio Hotel
May 6, 2008
The German quartet's debut album in English features songs from their German Language albums, "Schrei" and "Zimmer 483."
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Station
by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
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The Golden Hour
by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
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Blue Lambency Downward
by Kayo Dot
May 6, 2008
The third album for the avant-garde duo who were members of Maudlin Of The Well.
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Everything's The Rush
by Delays
May 5, 2008
The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.
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John & Jehn
by John & Jehn
May 5, 2008
This is the debut album for the married French couple based in London.
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Trash, Rats & Microphones
by Heloise And The Savoir Faire
April 29, 2008
This debut album for the New York-based electro-rock group is led by Heloise Williams and released on Elijah Wood's label.
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Third
by Portishead
April 29, 2008
The English rock band returns with its first studio album in 11 years.
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The Midnight Organ Fight
by Frightened Rabbit
April 29, 2008
The British band's sophomore album was produced by Peter Katis.
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Kensington Heights
by The Constantines
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band is its first full-length album on the Arts & Crafts label.
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Robyn
by Robyn
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Swedish singer was released in 2005 in her native Sweden.
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Hard Candy
by Madonna
April 29, 2008
The queen of pop's latest and last release on the Warner Brothers label was produced in part by Nate "Danja" Hills, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell Williams.
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Santogold
by Santogold
April 29, 2008
The debut full-length album for the alternative rock artist has Spank Rock and Trouble Andrew as featured guests.
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Smile
by Boris
April 29, 2008
The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))).
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The Evangelist
by Robert Forster
April 29, 2008
Robert Forster's first album in 11 years also features songs written by his now-deceased Go-Between partner.
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Songs from the Sparkle Lounge
by Def Leppard
April 29, 2008
The 14th studio album for the rock band features Tim McGraw on one track.
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Mudcrutch
by Mudcrutch
April 29, 2008
The debut album for the Florida-based rock band known as the band Tom Petty was in before the Heartbreakers.
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After The Balls Drop
by Les Savy Fav
April 29, 2008
The group releases its 3:00 a.m. performance at Bowery Ballroom in New York City on January 1, 2008 for download only.
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Nine Lives
by Steve Winwood
April 29, 2008
His first album in five years, Steve Winwood's ninth studio effort features nine songs, including one with guitar work by Eric Clapton.
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This Kind Of Love
by Carly Simon
April 29, 2008
Carly Simon releases her latest album on the Starbuck's new music label, Hear Music.
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The Colourful Life
by Cajun Dance Party
April 28, 2008
The English quintet's debut album was produced by Bernard Butler.
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Imperial Wax Solvent
by The Fall
April 28, 2008
The latest album from the British group is with yet another different lineup from 2007's "Reformation Post TLC."
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Pyramids
by Pyramids
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the Denton, Texas, metal band.
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The Seldom Seen Kid
by Elbow
April 22, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track.
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Mr. Love & Justice
by Billy Bragg
April 22, 2008
The 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.
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Elephant Shell
by Tokyo Police Club
April 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its first full-length album after two well-received EPs.
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Bittersweet World
by Ashlee Simpson
April 22, 2008
Jessica Simpson's younger sister releases her third album produced by Timberland, The Neptunes' Chad Hugo, Kenna, and Jack Joseph Puig.
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Flight Of The Conchords
by Flight of the Conchords
April 22, 2008
The first full-length album from the band is featured in the HBO series of the same name.
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Liars And Prayers
by Thalia Zedek Band
April 22, 2008
Thalia Zedek returns with a band with her latest album on the Thrill Jockey label.
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See You In Magic
by The Night Marchers
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.
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Worldwide
by The Death Set
April 22, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Australia was produced by band member Johnny Siera.
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From The Valley To The Stars
by El Perro del Mar
April 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for Swedish singer Sarah Assbring.
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Cryland
by Don Cavalli
April 22, 2008
The Frenchman releases his latest album of blues music.
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Vantage Point
by dEUS
April 21, 2008
This is the fifth studio album for the indie rock band from Belgium.
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Saturdays=Youth
by M83
April 15, 2008
The fifth album for the French electronic group led by Anthony Gonzalez was produced with Ken Thomas and Ewan Pearson.
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Konk
by The Kooks
April 15, 2008
The sophomore album was produced by Tony Hoffer. The British band recently lost its bassist Max Rafferty, who quit earlier this year.
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Raise The Dead
by Phantom Planet
April 15, 2008
The fourth studio album for the Southern California band is based on Alex Greenwald's ideas about spending time with a fictional cult.
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My Bloody Underground
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
April 15, 2008
The 13th album from the group formed in San Francisco is its first in more than four years.
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The Alchemy Index, Vol. III & IV: Air and Earth
by Thrice
April 15, 2008
The second half of a planned four-EP set for the California-based rockers.
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Live in Liverpool
by Gossip
April 15, 2008
The live CD features live songs from the garage-punk band's tour in Liverpool in July 2007.
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So Embarrassing
by Capillary Action
April 9, 2008
The Philadelphia-based band led by Jonathan Pfeffer releases its sophomore album.
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Neptune
by The Duke Spirit
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the British quintet was produced by Chris Goss.
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Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
April 8, 2008
The latest album for the alternative rock band from Australia was inspired by the story of Lazarus rising from the dead, as well as Harry Houdini.
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Ghosts I-IV
by Nine Inch Nails
April 8, 2008
Nine Inch Nails releases a mostly instrumental album, with some tracks falling under the Creative Commons License instead of being copyrighted.
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