Album Releases by Genre
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Ta Det Lugnt
by Dungen
June 21, 2004
This is the third album of psychedelic-rock tunes from Swedish multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Gustav Ejstes.
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The Real New Fall L.P. (Formerly Country On The Click)
by The Fall
June 15, 2004
Yes, as you may have surmised, this is the real new Fall full-length (just one in a very, very long line of releases from the amazingly prolific Mark E. Smith and company). Originally titled 'Country On The Click,' this album was leaked in early stages on the Internet, but has since been remixed and resequenced.
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Hot Fuss
by The Killers
June 15, 2004
'Hot Fuss' marks the debut for the Las Vegas-based garage rockers led by 22-year old vocalist/songwriter Brandon Flowers.
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This Is For Real
by Pink Grease
June 15, 2004
'This Is For Real' is the full-length debut for the trashy electro-punk outfit out of Sheffield, England.
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Undermind
by Phish
June 15, 2004
The Vermont jam band has announced that 'Undermind,' their 11th studio effort, will be their last. Tchad Blake produced.
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23rd Street Lullaby
by Patti Scialfa
June 15, 2004
This is the second solo album for the E Street Band member (and Bruce Springsteen wife), and was recorded over the last 11 (!) years.
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The Soundings
by Blue States
June 14, 2004
Andy Dragazis' third Blue States album is a major departure, adding vocalist/guitarist Chris Carr and drummer Jon Chandler to the mix and moving well away from the chill-out vibe of the previous two discs.
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Russian Doll
by Violet Indiana
June 8, 2004
This is the second disc for the duo of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and vocalist Siobhan de Mare (Mono).
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Little Heart's Ease
by Royal City
June 8, 2004
The Toronto lo-fi indie-rockers, led by Will Oldham-esque singer-songwriter Aaron Riches, make their Sanctuary debut with this third album.
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Contraband
by Velvet Revolver
June 8, 2004
'Contraband' marks the debut LP for what basically amounts to Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) fronting Guns N Roses (including Duff McKagan and Slash).
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Brother Is To Son
by Br. Danielson
June 8, 2004
'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.
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Love And Distance
by The Helio Sequence
June 8, 2004
The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.
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Stone, Steel & Bright Lights
by Jay Farrar
June 8, 2004
This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).
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One Soul Now
by Cowboy Junkies
June 8, 2004
The mellow Canadian rock outfit led by Margo and Michael Timmins mark nearly 20 years in the business with this eighth studio disc.
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Louden Up Now
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 8, 2004
This is the second full-length for the dance-oriented Sacramento/New York seven-piece (down from eight), who share several members with the band Out Hud.
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Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See
by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
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Sonic Nurse
by Sonic Youth
June 8, 2004
The veteran New York band, again operating as a five-piece (with Jim O'Rourke still in the group), return with a successor to one of their best albums in recent memory, 2002's 'Murray Street.'
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The Empire Strikes First
by Bad Religion
June 8, 2004
The veteran Southern California hardcore punk band returns with--as you may have guessed from the title--a political-themed disc, complete with carefully-footnoted lyrics.
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The Slow Wonder
by A.C. Newman
June 8, 2004
This is the first solo release for Carl Newman, who can also be found leading indie-rock supergroup The New Pornographers as well as the (now defunct) Canadian power-pop band Zumpano.
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Winds Take No Shape
by Call & Response
June 8, 2004
The Bay Area indie-pop band returns with a second LP.
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Uh Huh Her
by PJ Harvey
June 8, 2004
On her seventh album, a sparser affair than her 2000 effort 'Stories From The City?,' PJ Harvey produced, mixed, and played all of the instruments herself (aside from drums, handled by Robert Ellis), with some additional production from Head.
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God Bless Your Black Heart
by The Paper Chase
June 8, 2004
The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.
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Modern Apprentice
by Ikara Colt
June 7, 2004
The London art rockers have changed their lineup for this sophomore release, dropping bassist Jon Ball for Tracy Bellaries. Alex Newport (At The Drive In, Icarus Line) produces.
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Glass Floor
by Maritime
June 1, 2004
This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.
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Sung Tongs
by Animal Collective
June 1, 2004
The Brooklyn-based collective (on this release, reduced to the duo of Avey Tare and Panda Bear) combine vocal harmonies, a pair of acoustic guitars, and diverse influences into a unique sound on this latest release.
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Now, More Than Ever
by Jim Guthrie
June 1, 2004
The third solo disc from the Canadian singer-songwriter and member of Royal City features members of Hidden Cameras, Royal City and The Constantines.
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Catching Looks
by Washington Social Club
June 1, 2004
The co-ed Washington, D.C. indie-rock foursome make their debut with this 11-track disc produced by Brian McTear.
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Auf Der Maur
by Auf Der Maur
June 1, 2004
This is the solo debut for Melissa Auf der Maur, who served as bassist for both Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Chris Goss produced the disc, which also features appearances from Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins).
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Hopes And Fears
by Keane
May 25, 2004
Yes, you'll see the word "Coldplay" in nearly every review for this debut disc, but the UK trio stand out from the crowd with their unconventional lineup of vocals, drums, and piano.
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Long Gone Before Daylight
by The Cardigans
May 25, 2004
This is the fifth album (and first in six years) for the Swedish outfit led by vocalist/lyricist Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson.
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The Greater Wrong Of The Right
by Skinny Puppy
May 25, 2004
A reunited Nivek Ogre and cEvin Key return with their first Skinny Puppy album in eight years, with Ken Marshall (Tool) producing. (Apparently, their brand of hardcore political industrial noise is only needed during Republican administrations.)
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Printz
by Bumblebeez 81
May 25, 2004
This U.S. debut disc for the genre-mashing Australian brother-sister duo of Chris and Vila Colonna (who appended the "81" to their name to avoid conflicts with a similarly-named children's music band) combines tracks from their EP "White Printz" and their UK single "Red Printz."
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Achilles Heel
by Pedro the Lion
May 25, 2004
James McAlister (Ester Drang) joins band leader David Bazan and his longtime collaborator TW Walsh on Pedro The Lion's fifth album.
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La Increible Aventura
by Migala
May 24, 2004
The moody Spanish indie-rockers return with 'The Incredible Adventure,' which has a greater emphasis on instrumental tracks than their previous four discs.
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Elk-Lake Serenade
by Hayden
May 18, 2004
A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian).
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Vehicles & Animals
by Athlete
May 18, 2004
This debut disc for the South London, England quartet (originally released in the UK in 2003) was produced by Victor Van Vugt (Beth Orton) and gained a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
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Rawar Style
by The Eternals
May 18, 2004
Definitely not your typical Chicago band, this trio of former Trenchmouth members Damon Locks and Wayne Montana and Vandermark 5 drummer Tim Mulvenna injects funk, ska, and hip-hop elements into the usual post-rock mix on this debut full-length.
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The End Is Near
by The New Year
May 18, 2004
This is the sophomore disc for the Texas five-piece featuring former Bedhead co-founders (and current brothers) Matt and Bubba Kadane. The album was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini.
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You Are The Quarry
by Morrissey
May 18, 2004
Morrissey's first studio release since 1997 (and seventh overall) was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jerry Finn (Blink-182, Green Day) and longtime collaborators Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer.
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Now Here Is Nowhere
by Secret Machines
May 18, 2004
This is the full-length debut for the Dallas, TX trio of brothers Benjamin and Brandon Curtis and Josh Garza.
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Split The Difference
by Gomez
May 18, 2004
The UK five-piece worked with producer Tchad Blake for this fourth LP.
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Howling... It Grows And Grows!!!
by The Catheters
May 18, 2004
The Seattle-based punk band returns with their third album.
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Fuckin A
by The Thermals
May 18, 2004
The lo-fi Portland, Ore. band returns with a second album, recorded with engineer Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie).
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In Exile Deo
by Juliana Hatfield
May 18, 2004
Hatfield's fourth solo disc (and first since 2000) finds her working with producers and engineers David Way (Pink, Madonna), David Leonard (Avril Lavigne, Prince) and Dave Cook (Nick Cave).
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So-Called Chaos
by Alanis Morissette
May 18, 2004
The Canadian singer-songwriter returns with ten new songs, co-produced by Morissette with John Shanks and Tim Thorney.
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The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire
by Mclusky
May 18, 2004
Steve Albini returns as producer for the Welsh indie-punk trio's third album.
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Red Bedroom
by The Fever
May 18, 2004
The New York City five-piece (yes, they're one of *those* New York bands) make their debut with 'Red Bedroom,' mixing dance and punk like it's 2002 all over again.
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Faded Seaside Glamour
by Delays
May 18, 2004
'Glamour' is the debut disc for the English band led by singer Greg Gilbert, whose voice has drawn him numerous comparisons to the Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser (as odd as that may sound).
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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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Up At The Lake
by The Charlatans UK
May 17, 2004
The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'
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Das Not Compute
by Division Of Laura Lee
May 11, 2004
The Swedish garage rockers return with a sophomore LP.
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Rejoicing In The Hands
by Devendra Banhart
May 4, 2004
The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004.
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Heroes To Zeros
by Beta Band
May 4, 2004
'Heroes' marks the third album for the ever-strange UK outfit, who self-produced the disc and handed it off to Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) for mixing.
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Don't Climb On And Take The Holy Water
by Kinski
May 4, 2004
Leaving Sub Pop behind for a different Northwest label (Strange Attractors), the Seattle band returns with a collection of new studio recordings, rehearsal sessions, and a 30-minute live track.
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The Ride
by Los Lobos
May 4, 2004
The Los Angeles band celebrates 30 years in the music business with this 12th studio recording, the first the band has self-produced. Guests include Café Tacuba, Dave Alvin, Tom Waits, Ruben Blades and Elvis Costello.
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Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
May 4, 2004
This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
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Fulfilled/Complete
by Broken Spindles
May 4, 2004
This is the second solo disc for Faint bassist Joel Petersen. Mike Mogis produces.
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Absent Friends
by The Divine Comedy
May 4, 2004
Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing.
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by Magnetic Fields
May 4, 2004
Stephin Merritt handles all of the vocal duties on Magnetic Fields' latest release (so named because each song title begins with the letter I), though the musicians who helped flesh out '69 Love Songs' return, including Claudia Gonson (also of Future Bible Heroes and the band's manager), John Woo and Sam Davol.
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Penance Soiree
by The Icarus Line
May 4, 2004
Alan Moulder mixed this sophomore disc for the hard-rocking Los Angeles band, known for their black and red "uniforms" and strong live sets.
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ONoffON
by Mission of Burma
May 4, 2004
This 16-track disc (complete with a brief intermission between 'sets') marks the first studio recording in a whopping 22 years for the Boston-based trio of Roger Miller (guitar, vocals), Clint Conley (bass, vocals) and Peter Prescott (drums, vocals), with production by Bob Weston and Rick Harte and additional instrumentation on two tracks by the band Rachel's.
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C'Mon Miracle
by Mirah
May 4, 2004
The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).
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Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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trampin'
by Patti Smith
April 27, 2004
The legendary rocker's ninth album is a lowercase effort (song titles included), featuring her daughter Jesse on piano on the title track, as well as the same backing band that has been with her for the past decade.
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A Boot And A Shoe
by Sam Phillips
April 27, 2004
Husband T Bone Burnett produced this latest effort for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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The Runaway Found
by The Veils
April 20, 2004
'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).
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Ratatat
by Ratatat
April 20, 2004
This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).
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Inches
by Les Savy Fav
April 20, 2004
'Inches' compiles A- and B- sides from nine different singles (originally released on nine different labels) dating back to the Rhode Island band's inception in 1995.
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Almost Killed Me
by The Hold Steady
April 20, 2004
'Almost Killed Me' is the debut for the New York City band featuring two former members of Lifter Puller, including band founder Craig Finn. Unlike most recent NYC bands, they draw their influences from classic American rock.
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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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Schoozzzmmii
by Lone Pigeon
April 6, 2004
This is the second solo release for English singer-songwriter Gordon Anderson, who was a member of the original Beta Band lineup (and author of several of their hits including "Dry The Rain"). He tends to get labeled an "eccentric" by the music press, with frequent Syd Barrett comparisons.
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Lay Of The Land
by Seachange
April 6, 2004
This loud but eclectic disc marks the debut for the sextet from Nottingham, England.
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It's All Around You
by Tortoise
April 6, 2004
The Chicago post-rock instrumentalists add vocals (courtesy of Kelly Hogan) into the mix for the first time on this, their fifth LP.
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Good News For People Who Love Bad News
by Modest Mouse
April 6, 2004
Produced by Dennis Herring (Camper Van Beethoven), the latest release from the Seattle-based indie rockers sees a return of guitarist Dann Gallucci (last with the band on Sad Sappy Sucker) and a new drummer (Benjamin Weikel) as well as a guest spot from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
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The Curse Of Blondie
by Blondie
April 6, 2004
'Curse' marks the eighth studio album for Deborah Harry & co., and their first since their 1999 comeback effort 'No Exit.'
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On! Air! Library!
by On! Air! Library!
April 6, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the unique-sounding New York post-rock/experimental trio of Philip Wann and twin sisters Claudia and Alley Deheza. Steve Rivette (Liars) produced, with guest drumming from Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
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On My Way
by Ben Kweller
April 6, 2004
The 22-year-old Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter returns with 11 new tracks produced by Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon).
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Retriever
by Ron Sexsmith
April 6, 2004
Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.
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Satanic Panic In The Attic
by Of Montreal
April 6, 2004
The band's sixth album is their first for Polyvinyl and sees them branching out, into "1970s Afro beat and '80s new wave" as they say.
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Walking With The Beggar Boys
by Elf Power
April 6, 2004
On this sixth album, the Athens, GA band's lineup has been expanded to include guitarist Eric Harris (Olivia Tremor Control) and bassist Craig McQuiston (The Glands). Vic Chesnutt guests on the title track.
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The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused
by The Silent League
March 30, 2004
The Silent League is the new orchestral pop outfit for Mercury Rev touring keyboardist Justin Russo. On this debut disc, Russo and the other five permanent group members were joined by Grasshopper from Mercury Rev, Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino, and Grand Mal's Bill Whitten.
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Honkin' On Bobo
by Aerosmith
March 30, 2004
The latest LP from Steven Tyler & co. includes just one original ("The Grind") with the remainder of the tracks occupied by covers of blues standards.
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Me & Mr Johnson
by Eric Clapton
March 30, 2004
The guitarist pays homage to legendary bluesman Robert Johnson with these 14 covers.
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Final Straw
by Snow Patrol
March 30, 2004
The Scottish band led by Gary Lightbody (also leader of the Reindeer Section) returns with a third LP.
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Animal Serenade
by Lou Reed
March 23, 2004
Recorded live at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater in 2003, this 2-disc set finds Reed supported by a small (drummerless) band on material culled from his recent disc 'The Raven' as well as older albums from his 35-plus-year career (including Velvet Underground tunes "Venus In Furs," "Candy Says," and "Heroin").
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The Volunteers
by Onelinedrawing
March 23, 2004
Onelinedrawing is the alter ego for Sacramento, Calif.-based singer/guitarist Jonah Matranga, formerly of the emo band Far.
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Winning Days
by The Vines
March 23, 2004
Working once again with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Guided By Voices, Elliot Smith), the Aussies return with a second LP.
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Misery Is A Butterfly
by Blonde Redhead
March 23, 2004
'Misery' is the first 4AD release for the noisy, experimental indie rockers, who have mellowed/refined their sound a bit to fit their new label.
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Absolution
by Muse
March 23, 2004
A commercial and critical success in the UK upon its release in the fall of 2003, 'Absolution' marks the third album for the English rockers (who frequently draw comparisons to Radiohead--but then again, who doesn't?). It also marks their first time working with producer Rich Costey.
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Peace Love Death Metal
by Eagles of Death Metal
March 23, 2004
This is the debut for the trio of Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Jesse Hughes and Timmy VanHamel, who, in case you were wondering, sound like neither The Eagles nor death metal.
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Our Endless Numbered Days
by Iron & Wine
March 23, 2004
Miami, Fla. singer-songwriter Sam Beam (who moonlights as a cinematography professor) returns with his second album, recorded with Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Red Red Meat) at the helm.
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Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets
by Gary Jules
March 23, 2004
Available for several years on his own website, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gary Jules' second album finally got a major-label release in 2004 thanks to the unexpected success of one of its tracks--a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World"--that appeared on the Donnie Darko soundtrack.
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Fly Or Die
by N.E.R.D
March 23, 2004
N.E.R.D., the rock-oriented trio of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (who also make up the in-demand hip-hop production team The Neptunes) and Shay, return with a highly-anticipated second album. Unlike their previous effort, 'Fly' finds Chad & Pharrell handling the instrumentation themselves.
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Ambulance Ltd
by Ambulance Ltd
March 23, 2004
This self-titled effort marks the full-length debut for the Brooklyn-based shoegazers.
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Panic Movement
by The Hiss
March 23, 2004
They may sound like Brit rockers (Oasis comes to mind), but this four-piece led by singer Adrian Barrera comes from Atlanta. Owen Morris (Oasis) produced this debut disc.
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Bee Hives
by Broken Social Scene
March 23, 2004
The Canadian collective (who wowed critics with 2003's 'You Forgot It In People') offers a compilation of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks.
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Seven Swans
by Sufjan Stevens
March 16, 2004
The indie singer-songwriter's fourth solo album, produced by Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith, follows on the heels of his critically-lauded 2003 effort 'Greetings From Michigan.'
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Grown Backwards
by David Byrne
March 16, 2004
This is not my beautiful opera. The Talking Heads most verbose member returns with one of his more eclectic solo albums to date (and that's saying something), featuring covers of Lambchop, Bizet and Verdi (we're talking arias, people) scattered amongst originals that range from African rhythms to doo-wop. The Tosca Strings and Rufus Wainwright guest.
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Your Blues
by Destroyer
March 9, 2004
This is the sixth album for the Vancouver, Canada indie rock outfit led by Dan Bejar (also of the New Pornographers).
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