Album Releases by Genre
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601.
Sunshine Lies
by Matthew Sweet
August 26, 2008
The 10th album for the alt-rocker features Susanna Hoffs on backing vocals on one track.
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602.
Haughty Melodic
by Mike Doughty
May 3, 2005
Dan Wilson (Semisonic) produced this solo effort for the former Soul Coughing frontman, which finds him backed by a band for the first time since leaving that band. Dave Matthews guests.
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603.
Title TK
by The Breeders
May 21, 2002
A comeback of sorts, 'Title TK' comes a full nine years after The Breeders' previous effort (1993's 'Last Splash') and sees the group with a new lineup (only Kim Deal and sister Kelley remain) and producer (Steve Albini).
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604.
Whisper House
by Duncan Sheik
January 27, 2009
The Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik returns with a concept album for a musical he hopes to make.
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605.
Flat-Pack Philosophy
by Buzzcocks
March 7, 2006
This is the fifth album for the reunited version of the punk band (still featuring Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle), now marking over 30 years since their original formation.
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606.
Feel Good Together
by Drummer
September 20, 2009
Ohio-based five-piece rock band Drummer is made up Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, Jon Finley (Party of Helicopters), Jamie Stillman, (Teeth of the Hydra and Kent), Greg Boyd (Ghostman & Sandman), and Steve Clements.
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607.
Unmap
by Volcano Choir
September 22, 2009
Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir.
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608.
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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609.
Sound-Dust
by Stereolab
August 28, 2001
This is the eighth full-length release for British art-pop ensemble. Not surprisingly, John McEntire and Jim O'Rourke co-produced the album, with additional contributions from Sean O'Hagan (The High Llamas).
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610.
Keep On Moving
by ESG
July 4, 2006
The veteran South Bronx, New York no-wave outfit returns after a four-year recording hiatus, with a multi-generational lineup that includes the daughters of some of the original members.
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611.
The Bachelor
by Patrick Wolf
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the British singer features Tilda Swinton as a guest artist.
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612.
Causers of This
by Toro y Moi
February 9, 2010
Chaz Bundick is the one-man project behind Toro Y Moi. He mixes the best musical elements from across the globe, including electronic, psychedelic-rock, and R&B on his first full length record.
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613.
Naturally
by Men Without Pants
June 24, 2008
Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and Russell Simins' latest album includes Sammy James, Jr. from the Mooney Suzuki and Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as guests.
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614.
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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615.
End Times
by Eels
January 19, 2010
The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."
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616.
Forth
by The Verve
August 26, 2008
The English rock band reunites after its 1999 split to release its fourth album.
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617.
Loose Screw
by The Pretenders
November 12, 2002
The band's first album of new songs since 1999's Viva el Amor contains 12 mostly reggae-tinged tracks.
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618.
Sugar Ray
by Sugar Ray
June 12, 2001
The fourth album for the Orange County frat-rockers.
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619.
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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620.
Alone II: The Home Recordings
by Rivers Cuomo
November 25, 2008
The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.
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621.
Five American Portraits
by The Red Krayola With Art & Language
January 26, 2010
The latest from Red Krayola and Art & Language features five tracks about the following people: Wile E. Coyote, President George W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, John Wayne, and artist Ad Reinhardt.
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622.
Gorillaz
by Gorillaz
June 19, 2001
Forget concept albums; this is a concept band. Formed by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, Blur's Damon Albarn, Cibo Matto's Miho Hatori, and the Tom Tom Club's Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz (with visuals by "Tank Girl" creator Jamie Hewlett), the Gorillaz are a "virtual" hip-hop outfit of cartoon characters based somewhere in the future. Hey, we don't make this stuff up; we just report it.
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623.
blink-182
by blink-182
November 18, 2003
Definitely not your typical blink-182 album, this eponymous release finds the once-juvenile band finally showing a mature side, and winning critics over in the process. The Cure's Robert Smith guests on one track.
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624.
To The 5 Boroughs
by Beastie Boys
June 15, 2004
The B-Boys, who have moved back to New York from their temporary home of Los Angeles, return with their first album in six years and their second to utilize the beats of Mixmaster Mike. These 15 tracks are all self-produced by the band (a first) and recall the style of their earliest work.
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625.
Coral Fang
by The Distillers
October 14, 2003
The punk outfit led by Brody Armstrong (oops--make that Brody Dalle, now) makes its major-label debut with 'Coral Fang,' the band's third release overall.
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626.
Another Country
by Tift Merritt
February 26, 2008
Merritt's third full-length studio album was produced by George Drakoulias.
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627.
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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628.
Blood Of Man
by Mason Jennings
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter from Hawaii is said to be based on his childhood experiences.
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629.
Damn Right Rebel Proud
by Hank Williams III
October 21, 2008
From a family of famous country singer, the younger Hank Williams brings more rock music to his sixth album.
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630.
The Guest
by Phantom Planet
February 26, 2002
Los Angeles-based Phantom Planet is best known for counting among its members "Rushmore" star Jason Schwartzman and "Donnie Darko" star Alex Greenwald. 'The Guest,' their second album, was produced by Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake.
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631.
Everyone Deserves Music
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
August 19, 2003
The fourth collaboration between Michael Franti and Spearhead mixes the politically-inclined raps of Franti with the disco/funk rhythms of a live band.
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632.
Take Back The Universe (And Give Me Yesterday)
by Creeper Lagoon
April 17, 2001
The inaugural major-label LP from the Bay Area indie rockers, whose 1998 debut album 'I Become Small And Go' garnered them Best New Artist honors from Spin.
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633.
The Invisible Band
by Travis
June 12, 2001
The follow-up to 2000's hit 'The Man Who,' 'Invisible Band' contains similar-sounding guitar pop from the Scottish rockers. The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, who worked with Radiohead on 'Kid A' and 'OK Computer.'
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634.
Breach
by The Wallflowers
October 10, 2000
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635.
Yes
by Pet Shop Boys
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the dance music duo was produced with Xenomania.
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636.
Together
by The New Pornographers
May 4, 2010
The latest album for The New Pornographers features guest appearances by Beirut's Zach Condon, Annie Clark, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and some members of The Dap-Kings.
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637.
Quebec
by Ween
August 5, 2003
The eighth studio album for Gene and Dean Ween is their strangest (and definitely most eclectic) in quite some time. (And many Ween fans will probably see that as a good thing.)
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638.
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
by Gwen Stefani
November 23, 2004
The solo debut for the No Doubt vocalist features an eclectic group of guests, including Martin Gore, Andre 3000, The Neptunes, New Order, Wendy & Lisa and Dr. Dre.
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639.
Anthem
by Less Than Jake
May 20, 2003
The Florida ska-punk band's third major-label release includes a cover of Cheap Trick's "Surrender."
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640.
Disco Volante
by Cinerama
October 24, 2000
The second album from Cinerama, the new band from Wedding Present frontman David Gedge, also featuring Gedge's wife Sally Murrell and former Weddoes guitarist Simon Cleave.
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641.
Diorama
by Silverchair
August 27, 2002
The former Australian teen grunge stars (whose 1995 debut was released when they were just 15) are still together, and this album marks their fourth release, highlighted by a more mature, refined sound.
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642.
Warm Slime
by Thee Oh Sees
May 11, 2010
The latest album by California noise rock band Thee Oh Sees led by John Dwyer was recorded in Sacramento and features a 14-minute song.
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643.
Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire
by Eels
June 2, 2009
The first album in four years for the rock band led by E, aka Mark Oliver Everett.
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644.
Comfort Eagle
by Cake
July 24, 2001
This is the fourth album for the Sacramento-based alternative rockers best known for their hits "Never There" and "The Distance."
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645.
Deja Entendu
by Brand New
June 17, 2003
This sophomore disc finds the young emo band expanding on its sound with the help of producer Steven Haigler (Pixies, Quicksand).
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646.
Langhorne Slim
by Langhorne Slim
April 29, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.
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647.
Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose
by The Cooper Temple Clause
February 24, 2004
This is the second album for the Reading, England rock band.
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648.
Crash Love
by AFI
September 29, 2009
The eighth full-length album for the rock band was produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee.
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649.
Twilight Of The Innocents
by Ash
July 2, 2007
The fifth and last full album for the UK band. In the future they will release only singles.
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650.
Cruelty Without Beauty
by Soft Cell
October 8, 2002
Yes, it's *that* Soft Cell, the English band that brought you early 80s hits such as "Tainted Love" and "Sex Dwarf." Their first release since 1984's 'This Last Night in Sodom,' 'Cruelty Without Beauty' offers 12 brand-new tracks from the reunited duo of Dave Ball and Marc Almond.
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651.
Sea Of Cowards
by The Dead Weather
May 11, 2010
The Jack White-led rock band releases its follow-up to its 2009 debut, "Horehound."
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652.
Stone Temple Pilots
by Stone Temple Pilots
May 25, 2010
The Grammy-winning California rock band led by Scott Weiland returns with its first album in nearly a decade.
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653.
In The Absence Of Truth
by Isis
October 31, 2006
This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.
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654.
21st Century Breakdown
by Green Day
May 15, 2009
The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig.
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655.
Shadows Collide With People
by John Frusciante
February 24, 2004
The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist returns with a follow-up to his 2001 solo release, 'To Record Only Water For Ten Days.'
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656.
Daybreaker
by Beth Orton
July 30, 2002
The English singer-songwriter's third LP features quite an array of guests, including Ryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, and the Chemical Brothers (who have utilized Orton's vocals on several of their own albums). Another longtime collaborator, William Orbit, appears for one track, with the remainder of the mixing duties falling to Everything But The Girl's Ben Watt.
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657.
Chimeric
by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
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658.
By The Way
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
July 9, 2002
Although their ride has been rocky at times, the Los Angeles band is nearing its 20th anniversary. (And if you grew up listening to the band, doesn't that make you feel old.) This, their eighth album, finds the Chili Peppers working with producer Rick Rubin.
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659.
The Lemonheads
by The Lemonheads
September 26, 2006
The Evan Dando-led band (now down to a trio) returns with its first studio disc in ten years. J Mascis guests.
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660.
Minor Love
by Adam Green
February 16, 2010
Heavily influenced by the likes of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Adam Green (the alternative-folk singer/songwriter better known for his stint with the lo-fi indie group Moldy Peaches) returns with his sixth studio album.
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661.
O Soundtrack My Heart
by Pivot
September 16, 2008
The Australian group releases its first international effort on Warp Records, which offered them a 16-album contract.
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662.
Heaven 2
by Lala Lala
February 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles-based indie artist Lala Lala was co-produced with Jay Som's Melina Duterte.
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663.
Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
by Slipknot
May 25, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this third LP for the popular mask-wearing Des Moines-based metal outfit, who are set to headline Ozzfest this summer.
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664.
After Everything Now This
by The Church
February 5, 2002
Over two years in the making, 'After Everything' is the twelfth album from the Australian band, still best known for their 1988 hit "Under The Milky Way."
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665.
Flowers
by Echo & the Bunnymen
May 22, 2001
This is the third album from the group since founding members Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant reunited in 1997.
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666.
Fire Like This
by Blood Red Shoes
March 1, 2010
The second album produced by Mike Crossey for Brighton's Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell was recorded on analogue tape but still retains its punk influences.
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667.
Light At The End Of The World
by Erasure
May 22, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this ten-song set from the duo of Vince Clark and Andy Bell.
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668.
Horseshoe Curve
by Trey Anastasio
July 24, 2007
Phish's singer-guitarist releases his latest solo album.
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669.
Ether Song
by Turin Brakes
March 11, 2003
The English band's second LP was recorded in Los Angeles with engineer Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air).
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670.
Buzzcocks [2003]
by Buzzcocks
March 18, 2003
Does the world really need another Buzzcocks album? Well, this new LP from Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle (which includes two tracks co-written by fellow original Buzzcock Howard Devoto), the band's fourth since re-forming in 1989, may be their best in many years.
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671.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon [OST]
by Various Artists
October 16, 2009
The soundtrack to the second movie of the teen vampire book series features a remixed song from Muse's current album "The Resistance" and new songs from Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Thom Yorke, Lykke Li, Anya Marina, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hurricane Bells, Sea Wolf, OK Go, Editors, and Grizzly Bear featuring Beach House's Victoria Legrand.
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672.
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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673.
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
February 17, 2009
The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit.
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674.
Paranoid Cocoon
by Cotton Jones
January 27, 2009
Formally known as The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, the band releases its second full-length album on the Suicide Squeeze Records label.
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675.
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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676.
Start Something
by Lostprophets
February 3, 2004
This is the second album for the nu-metal band out of Wales.
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677.
The Electric Mile
by G Love & Special Sauce
April 24, 2001
The first album from the Philly trio since 1999's Philadelphonic features guest appearances from Medeski Martin & Wood keyboardist John Medeski and Morphine drummer Billy Conway.
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678.
Provisions, Fiction and Gear
by Moth
April 9, 2002
This is the Cincinnati, Ohio band's major label debut.
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679.
Whole World As Vigil
by Lauren Auder
March 27, 2026
The second full-length release from London-based singer-songwriter Lauren Auder was produced with Alex Parish and dviance (Sylvain Gerboud).
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680.
It Feels So Good When I Stop
by Joe Pernice
August 4, 2009
The covers album also serves as a soundtrack to his novel of the same name.
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681.
Falling Off The Lavender Bridge
by Lightspeed Champion
February 5, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Test Icicles member was produced by Mike Mogis.
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682.
This Addiction
by Alkaline Trio
February 23, 2010
Produced and recorded by the band along with the helping hand of producer Matt Allison, the Chicago punk-rock natives' seventh studio album, This Addiction, is the band's first release on their label Heart & Skull and their first with Epitaph Records.
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683.
The Kiss of Morning
by Graham Coxon
October 24, 2002
The solo career of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon takes on a bit more importance now if you believe the rumors that he has left that successful Britpop group for good. This is his fourth solo disc.
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684.
Pretty.Odd.
by Panic! At the Disco
March 25, 2008
The follow-up to their platinum debut album finds the band dropping the exclamation point from their name.
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685.
Exit Strategy Of The Soul
by Ron Sexsmith
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Martin Terefe.
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686.
Through The Devil Softly
by Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions
September 29, 2009
This is the second album with ex-My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O'Ciosoig for Hope Sandoval.
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687.
Fast Times At Barrington High
by The Academy Is...
August 19, 2008
The third album for the pop punk group from Chicago was produced by Sam Hollander and Dave Katz.
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688.
The Instigator
by Rhett Miller
September 24, 2002
This solo set by the frontman of the (still intact) Old 97s was produced by Jon Brion, and ventures away from the alt-country sound of that group's work.
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689.
Alone With Everybody
by Richard Ashcroft
June 27, 2000
The debut solo release from The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft.
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690.
Sounds Of The Universe
by Depeche Mode
April 21, 2009
The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band.
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691.
Here And Now
by Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey
June 9, 2009
Two former member The dB's return to record their first album together in some time. Branford Marsalis, Jon Wurster, Logan Matheny, and Gary Greene appear as guest musicians.
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692.
Grace Around the World
by Jeff Buckley
June 2, 2009
The CD/DVD set collects some of the performances the singer-songwriter gave during his world tour to promote his debut album, "Grace," from 1994 to 1996.
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693.
In Our Gun
by Gomez
April 23, 2002
The third studio album for the heralded British band features 13 new self-produced tracks.
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694.
Binaural
by Pearl Jam
May 16, 2000
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695.
Bloodflowers
by The Cure
February 15, 2000
Robert Smith declared 'Bloodflowers' to be the final release from The Cure. It wasn't, of course, but it does in theory complete a trilogy that began with 'Pornography' and 'Disintegration.'
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696.
Out Into The Snow
by Simon Joyner
September 15, 2009
The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat."
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697.
Infinite Arms
by Band of Horses
May 18, 2010
The third album for the rock band led by Ben Bridwell is its first on Columbia and for new members Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds who joined after the release of 2007's Cease to Begin.
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698.
A Chorus of Storytellers
by The Album Leaf
February 2, 2010
Recorded in Seattle but remixed in Iceland by Jón Birgisson of Sigur Rós, A Chorus of Storytellers is the fifth album led by multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle of the Album Leaf.
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699.
Throw Down Your Arms
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 4, 2005
O'Connor's first studio album since "retiring" from the music business consists of covers of a dozen reggae classics, including songs by Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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700.
Join The Dots: B-Sides And Rarities, 1978-2001
by The Cure
January 27, 2004
This 70-track, 4-disc collection is just what the title says: every Cure B-side and compilation track, in chronological order, from 1978-2001, each newly remastered and accompanied by extensive liner notes by Robert Smith.
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