Album Releases by Genre
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Father Divine
by Mike Ladd
November 15, 2005
Professor Ladd's second 2005 release is a punk concept album about religious leader George Baker.
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Kicking Television: Live In Chicago
by Wilco
November 15, 2005
This two-disc set compiles 23 live performances culled from a four-night stand at the Vic Theatre in the band's native Chicago earlier in 2005.
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![Motion Sickness [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/c85b805a96ddace8b6eb6a4873db9c26-98.jpg)
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Motion Sickness [Live]
by Bright Eyes
November 15, 2005
This 15-song live set from Conor Oberst & co.'s 2005 tour is heavy on material from 'I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning' and includes covers of Elliott Smith and Feist.
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Akron/Family & Angels Of Light
by Akron/Family & Angels Of Light
November 8, 2005
This split LP includes seven new Akron/Family tracks and five new songs from Michael Gira's Angels Of Light project (which, of course, features backing by Akron/Family).
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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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12 Songs
by Neil Diamond
November 8, 2005
Producer Rick Rubin attempts to do for Neil Diamond what he did for Johnny Cash, resulting in a rare stripped-down, intimate set for the veteran performer. (Don't expect any Nine Inch Nails covers, though; these are all Diamond originals.)
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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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Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow
by Guided by Voices
November 8, 2005
This companion to the original 'Suitcase' continues where that box set left off, packing 100 more GBV rareties and outtakes from the now-disbanded group onto four discs.
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For The Season
by The Gris Gris
November 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-psych outfit led by Greg Ashley.
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Shine
by Trey Anastasio
November 1, 2005
Brendan O'Brien produced the singer's first post-Phish solo record.
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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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Tiny Cities
by Sun Kil Moon
November 1, 2005
Mark Kozelek's second SKM album consists entirely of Modest Mouse covers.
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We Have Sound
by Tom Vek
October 25, 2005
This is the first album for London's 24-year-old, one-man-garage-band Tom Vek.
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Rehearsing My Choir
by The Fiery Furnaces
October 25, 2005
Siblings Matt and Eleanor Friedberger are joined by their 83-year-old grandmother (!) on their latest eclectic release.
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Descended Like Vultures
by Rogue Wave
October 25, 2005
Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.
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These Were The Earlies
by The Earlies
October 25, 2005
The half American, half English four-piece make their debut with an album that, like Manitoba's Up In Flames, combines organic and electronic elements from a variety of genres into a unique psychedelic stew.
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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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Hey People!
by The Beautiful New Born Children
October 18, 2005
This is the debut album for the four-piece garage-rock band fronted by Kpt.Michi.Gan's Michael Beckett.
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Feels
by Animal Collective
October 18, 2005
Electric where the mellower 'Sung Tongs' was acoustic, 'Feels' is nevertheless another idiosyncratic outing for the freak-folk four-piece.
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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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Hypermagic Mountain
by Lightning Bolt
October 18, 2005
The abrasive bass/drums duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendal return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Wonderful Rainbow.'
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Tanglewood Numbers
by Silver Jews
October 18, 2005
Will Oldham and members of the Jesus Lizard and Lambchop guest on David Berman's country-tinged fifth Silver Jews disc, which also sees the return of on-again, off-again band member Stephen Malkmus.
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Black Acetate
by John Cale
October 18, 2005
A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.
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Young Adults Against Suicide
by Ninja High School
October 18, 2005
This is the debut LP for the Toronto indie-rap collective (excuse us, the "positive hardcore dance-rap band") led by Matt Collins.
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Celebration
by Celebration
October 11, 2005
Members of TV On The Radio produced and contributed to this debut Celebration LP from Baltimore husband and wife Sean Antanaitis and Katrina Ford (joined in Celebration by drummer David Bergander), who have previously played in bands Jaks and Love Life.
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Strange Geometry
by The Clientele
October 11, 2005
Brian O'Shaughnessy produced the atmospheric UK band's second studio album.
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Tournament Of Hearts
by The Constantines
October 11, 2005
The Canadian rockers follow 'Shine A Light' with this 10-track set.
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The Runners Four
by Deerhoof
October 11, 2005
The experimental San Francisco outfit led by Rob Fisk and Greg Saunier return with what is by far their lengthiest (and calmest) release yet.
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Cinder
by Dirty Three
October 11, 2005
The trio's seventh studio album is its first to include vocals, which are provided by guests Chan Marshall (Cat Power) and Sally Timms (The Mekons).
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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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As Is Now
by Paul Weller
October 11, 2005
Weller's latest--his first disc of new material in three years-- is louder and rock-ier than other recent efforts.
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Several Arrows Later
by Matt Pond
October 11, 2005
This is the fifth album for the O.C.-endorsed band.
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dios (malos)
by dios (malos)
October 11, 2005
Phil Ek produced the second album for the band (formerly known as Dios) fronted by Joel Morales.
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Closing In
by Early Man
October 11, 2005
This debut LP from the guitar/drums duo of Mike Conte and Adam Bennati is defintely harder and heavier than your typical Matador release.
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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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Broken Social Scene
by Broken Social Scene
October 4, 2005
K-OS, Jason Tate (The Weakerthans) and Murray Lightburn (The Dears) guest on the Canadian collective's follow-up to 'You Forgot It In People.'
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You Could Have It So Much Better
by Franz Ferdinand
October 4, 2005
The Scottish band's eagerly-awaited follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut is preceded by yet another insanely catchy single, "Do You Want To."
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Witching Hour
by Ladytron
October 4, 2005
Jim Abbiss (Kasabian) produced this third album for the UK band, which finds them expanding slightly away their electroclash sound.
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Thunder, Lightning, Strike
by The Go! Team
October 4, 2005
The fun, energetic collage of danceable, mainly instrumental music (genre names don't really apply here) on this debut disc from England's The Go! Team recalls, if only somewhat, the debut from The Avalanches.
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Z
by My Morning Jacket
October 4, 2005
For their fourth album, produced by John Leckie, the Kentucky band sports a new keyboardist and guitarist.
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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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Fall Heads Roll
by The Fall
October 4, 2005
Mark E. Smith & Co. return with their full-length follow-up to 'The Real New Fall LP.'
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Elephant Eyelash
by Why?
October 4, 2005
Indie rap meets indie rock in the latest full-length from Yoni Wolf, who, as on 'Sanddollars,' is now supported by a full band.
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Live It Out
by Metric
October 4, 2005
This is the second full-length for the Toronto group fronted by Emily Haines, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene.
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Candy Ass
by Mark Eitzel
October 4, 2005
The American Music Club frontman's latest solo release, like 2001's 'Invisible Man,' finds him dabbling with electronica.
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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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Albatross
by The Standard
October 4, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Portland, Ore. band fronted by Tim Putnam.
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Jacksonville City Nights
by Ryan Adams
September 27, 2005
Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.
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In Space
by Big Star
September 27, 2005
The band's first studio LP in 30 years features the most recent touring lineup of original members Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens with Posies Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow.
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Wildflower
by Sheryl Crow
September 27, 2005
This is the singer's first album in three years.
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Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]
by Grandaddy
September 27, 2005
This seven-track mini-album is intended to hold fans over until the Modesto, California band return with their next LP in early 2006.
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The Past Presents The Future
by Her Space Holiday
September 27, 2005
Marc Bianchi's latest album of electronica-infused indie-pop was recorded in "extreme isolation" in California.
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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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Apologies To The Queen Mary
by Wolf Parade
September 27, 2005
The Montreal band's Sub Pop debut was co-produced by Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock.
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Prairie Wind
by Neil Young
September 27, 2005
The veteran rocker's first release since recovering from a brain aneurysm includes contributions from Emmylou Harris and Spooner Oldham.
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Collisions
by Calla
September 27, 2005
The New York band returns with a third album.
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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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With A Cape And A Cane
by The Joggers
September 27, 2005
This is the second album for the Portland, Ore. indie rockers.
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Set Free
by American Analog Set
September 20, 2005
The sixth album for the Andrew Kenny-led band is their first for Canadian label Arts & Crafts.
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Tender Buttons
by Broadcast
September 20, 2005
Half the band has departed (replaced by a drum machine), but Broadcast's third LP still features the vocals of Trish Keenan and James Cargill's retro-electronic sound.
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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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The Family Myth
by Tangiers
September 20, 2005
Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav) produced this third album for the Toronto duo-turned-foursome.
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Cripple Crow
by Devendra Banhart
September 13, 2005
Thom Monahan (Pernice Brothers) co-produced the singer-songwriter's fourth album, which finds him singing in Spanish on a few of the disc's 22 tracks.
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Give Blood
by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
September 13, 2005
Brakes is an often-jokey, garage-rock side project for British Sea Power keyboardist Eamon Hamilton, who here steps to the forefront, playing guitar and handling lead vocals. Joining him are members of Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot on 16 tracks that range from six seconds to 3:39 in length.
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Where You Live
by Tracy Chapman
September 13, 2005
Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests.
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Noah's Ark
by CocoRosie
September 13, 2005
Their second album finds sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady joined by Antony and Devendra Banhart.
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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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Life In Slow Motion
by David Gray
September 13, 2005
This is the British singer-songwriter's first album in three years, and it finds him working with an outside producer (Marius De Vries) for the first time.
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![In The Reins [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/fb5842e0631aba47630b8628e19936ef-98.jpg)
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In The Reins [EP]
by Iron & Wine + Calexico
September 13, 2005
This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.
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Not Them, You
by Lake Trout
September 13, 2005
Dave Fridmann produced the Baltimore jam band's latest.
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Chaos And Creation In The Backyard
by Paul McCartney
September 13, 2005
Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich helms the bassist's 20th post-Beatles album, which finds McCartney in true solo mode, playing every instrument on these 13 songs.
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Once Upon A Little Time
by John Parish
September 13, 2005
Members of Portishead and The Bad Seeds guest on the multi-instrumentalist's third solo outing.
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Souls Alike
by Bonnie Raitt
September 13, 2005
The singer's 18th album is the first she produced herself.
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Takk...
by Sigur Rós
September 13, 2005
Sigur Ros' fourth album is the first to feature songs sung mainly in their native Icelandic, rather than their fabricated Hopelandish.
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Harmonies For The Haunted
by stellastarr*
September 13, 2005
This is the second album for the 80s New Wave-influenced outfit fronted by Shawn Christensen.
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Love Kraft
by Super Furry Animals
September 13, 2005
Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced the Furries' follow-up to 2003's "Phantom Power," which sees all of the band members (rather than just Gruff Rhys) taking turns at writing and singing. There are no Welsh songs this time out, although there is one in Portugese.
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Loose In The Air
by The Double
September 13, 2005
Steve Revitte produced the experimental Brooklyn four-piece's third album (and first for Matador).
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The Weight Is A Gift
by Nada Surf
September 13, 2005
Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'
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Gold And Green
by OOIOO
September 13, 2005
Originally released in Japan in 2000, 'Gold And Green' finally reaches U.S. shores at a non-import price on Thrill Jockey. Yuko Honda and Sean Lennon guest.
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We're Animals
by Numbers
September 13, 2005
The San Francisco electro-punk trio make their Kill Rock Stars debut with this third LP.
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Birds Make Good Neighbors
by Rosebuds
September 13, 2005
The North Carolina husband-and-wife duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp return with a second album, produced by Brian Paulson.
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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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If Songs Could Be Held
by Rosie Thomas
September 13, 2005
This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track.
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Apollo Sunshine
by Apollo Sunshine
September 13, 2005
The second album from the Boston-based band was produced by Brian McTear (Matt Pond PA).
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Broken Ear Record
by Black Dice
September 6, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers.
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Cole's Corner
by Richard Hawley
September 6, 2005
This is the fourth solo album for the sometime Pulp guitarist.
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Electric Blue Watermelon
by North Mississippi Allstars
September 6, 2005
The eclectic southern blues-rockers return with an album produced by Jim Dickinson (father of band members Cody and Luther). Lucinda Williams guests.
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A Bigger Bang
by The Rolling Stones
September 6, 2005
Don Was co-produced the band's first new studio album in eight years. Keith Richards sings on two tracks.
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Amber Headlights
by Greg Dulli
September 6, 2005
'Headlights' includes songs first written by Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers) in 2002. Petra Haden guests.
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Plans
by Death Cab for Cutie
August 30, 2005
The Ben Gibbard-led group makes its major-label debut with this 11-song disc, produced by band member Chris Walla.
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Back Home
by Eric Clapton
August 30, 2005
The guitarist's first album of original material in four years includes collaborations with John Mayer, Steve Winwood and Billy Preston.
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Oh No
by OK Go
August 30, 2005
Tore Johansson (Franz Ferdinand) produced this second album for the Chicago power-pop outfit.
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The Invisible Invasion
by The Coral
August 30, 2005
Portishead's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced this fourth LP for the UK retro-rockers.
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Howl
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
August 23, 2005
A radical departure from previous efforts, the band's third album adds a lot of acoustic guitars and other Americana and blues elements into the mix.
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Invisible Ones
by Orenda Fink
August 23, 2005
The singer follows the lead of her Azure Ray bandmate Maria Taylor (whose '11:11' came out in May) with this solo debut, co-produced by Andy LeMaster (Now It's Overhead).
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