Album Releases by Genre
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Menos el Oso
by Minus the Bear
August 23, 2005
The Seattle band returns with a fourth album.
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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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Bright Ideas
by Portastatic
August 23, 2005
The sixth album for Mac McCaughan's other band (i.e., the one that isn't Superchunk) finds him joined by bassist Jim Wilbur and drummer/brother Matthew McCaughan. Tim Mooney produced.
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Knitting Needles And Bicycle Bells
by Tenement Halls
August 23, 2005
This is the debut LP for the new project from Chris Lopez (Rock*A*Teens).
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Pixel Revolt
by John Vanderslice
August 23, 2005
Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.
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Infiniheart
by Chad VanGaalen
August 23, 2005
The Canadian illustrator and musician makes his Sub Pop debut with this self-recorded album.
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Year Of Meteors
by Laura Veirs
August 23, 2005
This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter.
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Surgery
by The Warlocks
August 23, 2005
The L.A. psych-rock band's third disc was produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck).
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Gods And Monsters
by I Am Kloot
August 23, 2005
The typically quirky Manchester, England trio led by John Bramwell returns with an atypical third album.
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Inside/Absent
by Broken Spindles
August 23, 2005
The Faint's Joel Petersen returns with his third Broken Spindles album.
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No Flashlight: Songs Of The Fulfilled Night
by Mount Eerie
August 16, 2005
Phil Elverum's first LP release under the name Mount Eerie (which was also the title of his final record as The Microphones) is the self-released 15-track 'No Flashlight,' which will also see companion all-drums and "sing-along" discs released in the coming weeks.
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Giving Up The Ghost
by Windsor For The Derby
August 16, 2005
The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'
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Early 21st Century Blues
by Cowboy Junkies
August 16, 2005
The Canadian band's latest includes two originals and nine covers, including versions of songs by U2, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
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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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Made In China
by Juliana Hatfield
August 9, 2005
The rocker's latest solo record is the first for her new label, Ye Olde Records.
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Quit +/or Fight
by Holopaw
August 9, 2005
This is the second album of country-folk-rock tunes for the Gainesville, Florida band led by John Orth.
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Less Than Human
by The Juan MacLean
August 9, 2005
The latest DFA artist to create a buzz in the music press is former Six Finger Satellite guitarist John Maclean, whose "Less Than Human" is his full-length debut as The Juan Maclean.
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The Repulsion Box
by Sons and Daughters
August 9, 2005
Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave, Beth Orton, PJ Harvey) produced this debut disc for the Glaswegian band.
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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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The Difference Between Houses And Homes: Lost Songs And Loose Ends 1995-2001
by Cursive
August 9, 2005
This disc compiles 10 tracks from the Tim Kasher-led band's early 7-inch singles, and adds two previously unreleased cuts.
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Front Parlour Ballads
by Richard Thompson
August 9, 2005
This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years.
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Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947
by Michael Penn
August 2, 2005
The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter's first outing in five years is a loose concept album set in the year 1947.
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Secret House Against The World
by Buck 65
August 1, 2005
The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.
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Spelled In Bones
by Fruit Bats
July 26, 2005
The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.
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Jagged Little Pill Acoustic
by Alanis Morissette
July 26, 2005
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut, 'Jagged Little Pill,' the Canadian singer-songwriter has re-recorded all of that album's songs using acoustic instruments. (It's certainly easier than writing new songs!)
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Body Of Song
by Bob Mould
July 26, 2005
The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty.
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Mr. A-Z
by Jason Mraz
July 26, 2005
Steve Lillywhite produced this second album for the singer-songwriter.
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Clor
by Clor
July 25, 2005
The Barry Dobbin-led band (who also form part of Roots Manuva's live band) make their debut with this retro-dance-rock disc.
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Honeycomb
by Frank Black
July 19, 2005
Before reuniting The Pixies, Black recorded this mellow solo disc in four days in a Nashville studio, backed by veteran southern session musicians.
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Self Help Serenade
by Marjorie Fair
July 19, 2005
Rob Schnapf and Jon Brion produced the for the Los Angeles band (and by "band" we really just mean Evan Slamka).
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Alpine Static
by Kinski
July 12, 2005
The Seattle instrumental quartet is back with a second Sub Pop release.
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Belladonna
by Daniel Lanois
July 12, 2005
This solo instrumental disc from the Brian Eno collaborator and U2 producer includes contributions from pianist Brad Mehldau and drummer Brian Blade.
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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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Often Lie
by Statistics
July 12, 2005
Occasional Saddle Creek-er Denver Dalley returns with a second Statistics album.
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La Foret
by Xiu Xiu
July 12, 2005
The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four.
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Underwater Cinematographer
by The Most Serene Republic
July 12, 2005
This is the debut for the Toronto six-piece led by Adrian Jewett.
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Illinois
by Sufjan Stevens
July 5, 2005
The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State.
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Wilderness
by Wilderness
July 5, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the Baltimore four-piece whose frontman (James Johnson) bears a strong vocal resemblance to John Lydon.
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
June 28, 2005
Combine a singer who sounds more than a little like David Byrne, some solid indie-rock tunes, blurbs on all the right blogs, and a glowing review from Pitchfork and it all adds up to quite a buzz for this Brooklyn band's debut disc. Now all they need is a record deal.
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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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Pajo
by Pajo
June 28, 2005
This is Slint guitarist David Pajo's first solo LP under his own name (well, at least half of his own name).
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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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We Are Little Barrie
by Little Barrie
June 28, 2005
The London-based rock trio make their full-length debut with this disc, produced by Edwyn Collins.
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There's A Fire
by Longwave
June 28, 2005
John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz.
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Every Kind Of Light
by The Posies
June 28, 2005
Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer reunite for their first album as The Posies in seven years. They are joined by Matt Harris (Oranger) on bass and Darren Minwalla (Preston School of Industry) on drums.
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Free The Bees
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
June 28, 2005
This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
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Engineers
by Engineers
June 21, 2005
This debut album showcases the British band's symphonic, shoegaze-y sound.
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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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Master Of Disaster
by John Hiatt
June 21, 2005
Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.
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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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Brassbound
by The Ordinary Boys
June 20, 2005
Stephen Street produced this more ska-oriented sophomore release for the Brighton, England outfit.
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The World And Everything In It
by Oranges Band
June 14, 2005
The second album from the Baltimore band was produced by band leader and vocalist Roman Kuebler.
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Out Of Nothing
by Embrace
June 14, 2005
The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
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Chavez Ravine
by Ry Cooder
June 14, 2005
The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium.
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Electrified
by Dressy Bessy
June 14, 2005
The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set.
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Another Day On Earth
by Brian Eno
June 14, 2005
Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc).
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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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Discover A Lovelier You
by Pernice Brothers
June 14, 2005
Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album.
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Dirty Words
by The Departure
June 13, 2005
This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band.
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Out West
by Gomez
June 7, 2005
This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.
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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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Man-Made
by Teenage Fanclub
June 7, 2005
The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.
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Get Behind Me Satan
by The White Stripes
June 7, 2005
The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.
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JackInABox
by Turin Brakes
June 7, 2005
The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.
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Here Come The Tears
by The Tears
June 6, 2005
The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade.
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A River Ain't Too Much To Love
by Smog
May 31, 2005
Bill Callahan's 12th Smog album finds him joined in the studio by such musicians as Jim White (Dirty Three) and Joanna Newsom.
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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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A Certain Trigger
by Maxïmo Park
May 31, 2005
A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc.
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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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The Woods
by Sleater-Kinney
May 24, 2005
The ubiquitous Dave Fridmann produced this latest outing for the veteran indie rockers, their first album for Sub Pop.
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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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Face The Truth
by Stephen Malkmus
May 24, 2005
Malkmus' third post-Pavement recording is his most "solo" effort to date (not to mention his weirdest), with only some of the songs featuring the full complement of Jicks backing him up.
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11:11
by Maria Taylor
May 24, 2005
This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster.
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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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Rebel, Sweetheart
by The Wallflowers
May 24, 2005
Jakob Dylan & co.'s fifth long-player was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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Push Barman To Open Old Wounds
by Belle and Sebastian
May 24, 2005
This 2-disc set collects 25 non-LP tracks that previously appeared on the band's early singles and EPs for Jeepster.
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Sanddollars [EP]
by Why?
May 17, 2005
Well over to the indie-rock side of anticon's indie-rap -- indie-rock continuum, Why? (aka Yoni Wolf) returns with an eight-song EP.
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The Secret Migration
by Mercury Rev
May 17, 2005
The psychedelic indie rockers, led by returning core trio of vocalist Jonathan Donahue, guitarist Grasshopper and drummer Jeff Mercel, return with a less-orchestral follow up to 2001's 'All Is Dream.' Longtime collaborator David Fridmann co-produced.
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Wrath Of Circuits
by The Nein
May 17, 2005
This is the full-length debut for the Durham, NC dance-punk outfit led by Finn Cohen.
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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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Magic Time
by Van Morrison
May 17, 2005
The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.
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Kidnapped By Neptune
by Scout Niblett
May 10, 2005
The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound.
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Seadrum/House Of Sun
by Boredoms
May 10, 2005
The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.
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Carousel Waltz
by The Robot Ate Me
May 10, 2005
The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.
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Tourist
by Athlete
May 10, 2005
This is the second album for the South London four-piece.
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Stand Up
by Dave Matthews Band
May 10, 2005
'Stand Up' is the band's first studio album in three years and finds them working for the first time with producer Mark Baston (50 Cent, Beyonce).
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Axes
by Electrelane
May 10, 2005
The Brighton, England band re-teams with producer Steve Albini, but downplays the vocals of prior outing 'The Power Out' in favor of a mainly instrumental approach similar to that of their debut.
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Mighty Rearranger
by Robert Plant
May 10, 2005
The Led Zeppelin singer's first full solo album of original songs in a dozen years finds him backed (as on 2002's 'Dreamland') by The Strange Sensation.
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Gimme Fiction
by Spoon
May 10, 2005
Mike McCarthy returns as producer for the Britt Daniel-led band's varied follow-up to their acclaimed 2002 outing 'Kill The Moonlight.' Spoon fans will not be disappointed.
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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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Hal
by Hal
May 10, 2005
The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.
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Live @ The Fillmore
by Lucinda Williams
May 10, 2005
This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.
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13 & God
by 13 & God
May 3, 2005
13+God is a collaboration between German rocktronica outfit The Notwist and American indie-rappers Themselves. Also guesting are members of Ms. John Soda, Lali Puna, and cLOUDDEAD; basically, if they're on Morr Music or Anticon, you'll find them here.
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Cold Roses
by Ryan Adams
May 3, 2005
Credited to Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, double album 'Cold Roses' is the first of three planned 2005 releases for the prolific singer-songwriter. Tom Schick produced.
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Oceans Apart
by The Go-Betweens
May 3, 2005
This is the third album in three years for the newly-reunited Australian duo of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster.
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Separation Sunday
by The Hold Steady
May 3, 2005
This is the second album from the New York City band led by Craig Finn.
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The Forgotten Arm
by Aimee Mann
May 3, 2005
Produced by Joe Henry, Mann's first studio disc in three years is a concept album about the life of a boxer during the 1970s.
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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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