Album Releases by Genre
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Anti-Pop Consortium Vs. Matthew Shipp
by Anti-Pop Consortium
February 18, 2003
Thirsty Ear's Blue Series continues with the unlikely pairing of avant-garde jazz pianist (and Blue Series curator) Matthew Shipp with the experimental New York hip-hop outfit Anti-Pop Consortium. This is also the very last album to be released by APC, who have officially disbanded.
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202.
Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono
by Various Artists
February 18, 2022
David Byrne, Amber Coffman, Death Cab for Cutie, Deerhoof, Japanese Breakfast, Stephin Merritt, Jay Som, Sudan Archives, Thao, The Flaming Lips, U. S. Girls, Sharon Van Etten, We Are KING, and Yo La Tengo cover some of Yoko Ono's songs on tribute album from Death Cab for Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard that benefits WhyHunger.
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203.
Tommy
by Dosh
April 13, 2010
The fifth album for Martin Dosh was named after his friend Tom Cesario, who had died two years ago.
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204.
Fresh Air
by Faust
May 5, 2017
The 13th full-length release for the Krautrock band with Jean-Hervé Peron, Werner Diermaier and Maxime Manac'h features guest appearances from Jürgen Engler, Barbara Manning, and Ysanne Spevack.
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205.
Lantern
by Clogs
February 7, 2006
This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.
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206.
Seer
by Golden Retriever
March 25, 2014
The third release for the Oregon duo of Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff was recorded over two years.
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207.
Knoxville
by Fennesz
August 24, 2010
The recording is the live improv performance of Christian Fennesz, David Daniell, and the Necks' Tony Buck at the Knoxille, Tennessee, Big Ears Festival in February 2009.
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208.
Smile
by Boris
April 29, 2008
The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))).
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209.
Equilibrium
by Matthew Shipp
January 21, 2003
The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series (which mixes cutting-edge jazz with elements of electronica and hip-hop), 'Equilibrium' showcases the talents of avant-garde pianist Matthew Shipp.
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210.
Lux
by Brian Eno
November 13, 2012
Brian Eno's debut solo release on Warp (two previous releases were collaborations with other artists) was originally composed for a sound art exhibit in Italy.
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211.
Preteen Weaponry
by Oneida
August 5, 2008
The rock band from New York releases its first album in a planned three-album trilogy the band is calling Thank Your Parents.
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212.
Dead Ringers
by Horseback
August 12, 2016
The sixth full-length release for he Jenks Miller's experimental project was self-recorded and produced.
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213.
Pumps!
by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
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214.
Voltaic [Live]
by Björk
June 30, 2009
The live CD features live recordings after the release of 2007's "Volta."
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215.
Along the Way
by Mark McGuire
February 4, 2014
This is the third full-length solo release for the former Emeralds guitarist.
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216.
Temper
by Benoît Pioulard
October 14, 2008
The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.
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217.
The Blue Depths
by Odawas
February 17, 2009
The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.
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218.
Hymn To The Immortal Wind
by Mono
March 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Japanese experimental rock band was produced by Steve Albini.
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219.
The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton
by Clogs
March 2, 2010
This is the first non-instrumental album for the group and features My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, The National's Matt Berninger, and Sufjan Stevens as guest singers. The songs were written in 2005 while Padma Newsome was working in Italy.
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220.
Kurr
by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
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221.
The Bells
by Nils Frahm
March 2, 2010
The latest album for the German pianist features 11 tracks of piano improvisations.
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222.
Six Lethargies
by Keaton Henson
November 8, 2019
The latest release from the British singer-songwriter features the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
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223.
When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV
by Nadja
April 28, 2009
The Toronto-based duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff release their latest album, featuring eight cover songs.
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224.
Citizen Zombie
by The Pop Group
February 24, 2015
The first release of new songs from the British post-punk band in 35 years was produced by Paul Epworth.
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225.
Echtzeit
by Qluster
March 4, 2016
A portion of the sixth full-length release for the experimental electronic trio was recorded in a church.
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226.
Musique de Film Imaginé
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
April 28, 2015
The San Francisco psychedelic rock band latest release was inspired by French film scores of the 50s and 60s with guest appearances from SoKo and Asia Argento.
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227.
Rabbit Habits
by Man Man
April 8, 2008
The third album for the Philadelphia band is its first on the Anti label.
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228.
Milk Man
by Deerhoof
March 9, 2004
The San Francisco noise-rockers' latest is a concept album about the Pied Piper-esque title character, who is based on the drawings of illustrator Ken Kagami.
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229.
Ten
by cLOUDDEAD
March 16, 2004
This is the second group album (as cLOUDDEAD) for three of the founders of the indie hip-hop collective anticon: Why?, Doseone and Odd Nosdam.
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230.
Missiles
by The Dears
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal.
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231.
Dear God, I Hate Myself
by Xiu Xiu
February 23, 2010
Dear God, I Hate Myself is the art-rock band's first release featuring new band member Angela Seo (keys). The album also features contributions from producer/Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.
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232.
13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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233.
Between the Times and the Tides
by Lee Ranaldo
March 20, 2012
The Sonic Youth guitarist's latest solo album produced by John Agnello features fellow Sonic Youth member Steve Shelly, Bob Bert, Jim O'Rouke, Nels Cline of Wilco, Irwin Menkin, Alan Licht, and John Medesk.
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234.
Ovalcommers
by Oval
May 22, 2001
Markus Popp returns with eleven untitled tracks of noise and sounds of skipping CDs. Some people like that.
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235.
Croz Boyce
by Croz Boyce
May 8, 2026
The first album from Avey Tare's Dave Portner and Geologist's Brian Weitz (who are also in Animal Collective) under the name Croz Boyce is an instrumental release.
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236.
La Llama
by Savath & Savalas
May 19, 2009
Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73), Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Carlos Lange release the band's fourth album.
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237.
Tapestry Of Webs
by Past Lives
February 23, 2010
The debut full-length album for the rock band featuring members of Seattle's The Blood Brothers was produced by Steve Fisk
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238.
Home Acres
by Aloha
March 9, 2010
The rock quartet worked on writing the songs over the Internet before coming together to record the album.
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239.
Eyelet
by Islet
March 6, 2020
The first new full-length release in seven years for the Welsh experimental pop trio of Alex Williams, Emma and Mark Daman Thomas was produced by Rob Jones.
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240.
Love Is Simple
by Akron/Family
September 18, 2007
The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.
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241.
Bloodiest
by Bloodiest
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the Chicago metal band was co-produced by Tony Lazzara and Sanford Parker.
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242.
Kesto (234.48:4)
by Pan Sonic
May 18, 2004
The number in the title indeed refers to the total running time of the Finnish electronica duo's latest album, which consists of a whopping four CDs of all-new ambient experimental music.
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243.
Plat du Jour
by Matthew Herbert
September 13, 2005
Herbert's first disc in two years is a sample-driven concept album about the relationship of food to politics, society and celebrity. It is best consumed while reading the detailed album website, rather than as a stand-alone piece of music.
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244.
Overgrown Path
by Chris Cohen
September 25, 2012
The debut solo full-length from the Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Cass McCombs, and Deerhoof's guitarist was recorded in Vermont.
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245.
Central Market
by Tyondai Braxton
September 15, 2009
The Battles band member releases his latest solo album on the Warp label.
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246.
The Floodlight Collective
by Lotus Plaza
March 24, 2009
The solo debut album of Deerhunter's Lockett Pundt.
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247.
Riceboy Sleeps
by Jonsi & Alex
July 21, 2009
Sigur Ros' Jon Thor (Jonsi) Birgisson and his boyfriend Alex Somers release their first album together.
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248.
Harmonium
by The Soundcarriers
May 26, 2009
The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album.
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249.
C'est Com...Com...Complique
by Faust
March 3, 2009
The German rock group returns with original members Jean Herve Peron, Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, and Ulan Bator's Amaury Cambuzat.
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250.
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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251.
Magic Chairs
by Efterklang
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.
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252.
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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253.
Station
by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
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254.
Troubled, Shaken Etc.
by Sian Alice Group
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British band.
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255.
Harvey Milk
by Harvey Milk
January 26, 2010
The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.
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256.
Been Meaning To Tell You
by Ernest Gonzales
February 16, 2010
The Texas artist formerly known as Theory of Everything releases his second album.
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257.
Selected Recordings From Grapefruit
by Yoko Ono/The Great Learning Orchestra
March 21, 2025
The Great Learning Orchestra interpret the conceptual art Yoko Ono created in her 1964 book Grapefruit into 20 tracks.
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258.
Ferrum Sidereum
by Zu
January 9, 2026
The latest full-length release from the Italian avant-garde metal trio was produced by Marc Urselli.
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259.
New Clouds
by White Rainbow
October 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner.
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260.
Big Walnuts Yonder
by Big Walnuts Yonder
May 5, 2017
The debut full-length release for the collaborative project featuring Mike Watt, Nels Cline, Nick Reinhart, and Greg Saunier was recorded in three days in 2014 due to the busy schedules of the band members.
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261.
geocidal
by tētēma
December 9, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration of Mike Patton and Anthony Pateras.
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262.
Junior
by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
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263.
Something Dirty
by Faust
February 1, 2011
The latest album for the krautrock pioneers features a new lineup with James Johnston and Geraldine Swayne joining original members Jean-Herve Peron and drummer Zappi Diermaier.
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264.
Chemical Chords
by Stereolab
August 19, 2008
Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson.
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265.
The Incident
by Porcupine Tree
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks).
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266.
Luminous Night
by Six Organs of Admittance
August 18, 2009
Ben Chasny returns to his solo project to release his 11th studio album.
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267.
Astrological Straits
by Zach Hill
August 12, 2008
This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.
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268.
God Is Good
by Om
September 29, 2009
This is the first studio album for the band since adding new drummer Emil Amos.
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269.
I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel
by Current 93
March 4, 2014
On the latest release for the experimental British group led by David Tibet that includes James Blackshaw, Andrew Liles, Ossian Brown, Antony Hegarty, and Nick Cave, features Bobbie Watson of Comus, Jack Barnett of These New Puritans, as well as Tony McPhee and Carl Stokes of the Groundhogs.
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270.
Destination Tokyo
by Nisennenmondai
August 11, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Japanese trio.
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271.
Enemy Mine
by Swan Lake
March 24, 2009
The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach).
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272.
White Bird Release
by Pan-American
February 24, 2009
The latest solo album for Labradford's Mark Nelson.
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273.
Mogic
by Hen Ogledd
November 16, 2018
The third full-length release for the British band that includes Richard Dawson, Rhodri Davies, Dawn Bothwell and Sally Pinklington.
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274.
Forever
by Sleep Over
September 27, 2011
This is the debut release for the indie group led by Austin-based artist Stefanie Franciotti.
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275.
Tentacles
by Crystal Antlers
April 7, 2009
The debut full-length for the indie-rock band from Long Beach, California.
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276.
High Water (Mark)
by El-P
March 9, 2004
The Def Jux rapper expands into the realm of modern jazz, with the help of Blue Series stalwarts Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Guillermo Brown.
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277.
Boo! Human
by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
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278.
In Virus Times [EP]
by Lee Ranaldo
November 12, 2021
The four-part instrumental acoustic piece from ex-Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Presidential election.
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279.
Hello, Voyager
by Evangelista
March 11, 2008
Carla Bozulich releases her latest album under the new band name of Evangelista.
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280.
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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281.
Perpetuum Mobile
by Einstürzende Neubauten
February 10, 2004
The German noisemakers return with a somewhat quieter affair, marking their first studio recording in four years.
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282.
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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283.
In A Safe Place
by The Album Leaf
June 22, 2004
Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.
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284.
Animal Lover
by The Residents
April 5, 2005
The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.
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285.
Voices In A Rented Room
by New Bums
February 25, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration by Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance and Donovan Quinn of Skygreen Leopards.
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286.
Beacons Of Ancestorship
by Tortoise
June 23, 2009
The rock band releases its first album of new material since 2004's "It's All Around You."
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287.
Ropechain
by Jookabox
November 4, 2008
This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician.
[The album was credited under Grampall Jookabox. The band changed its name to just Jookabox in 2009.]
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288.
Broken Ear Record
by Black Dice
September 6, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers.
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289.
Good Sad Happy Bad
by Micachu & the Shapes
September 11, 2015
After scoring 2014 film Under The Skin, Mica Levi returns to his experimental pop trio for their first studio release in three years.
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290.
The Unsemble
by The Unsemble
March 4, 2014
The debut release for the trio formed by the Jesus Lizard's Duane Denison, Einsturzende Neubaten's Alexander Hacke, and Silver Jew's Brian Kotzur includes five improvised tracks.
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291.
Sholi
by Sholi
February 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the trio from Davis, California was produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof).
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292.
Something For All Of Us...
by Brendan Canning
July 22, 2008
Broken Social Scene cofounder Brendan Canning releases his first solo album as a part of the "Broken Social Scene Presents" series.
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293.
The Invisible Light: Spells
by T-Bone Burnett
August 5, 2022
This is the second release in The Invisible Light trilogy from T-Bone Burnett, Jay Bellerose and Keefus Ciancia.
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294.
Chimeric
by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
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295.
The Equatorial Stars
by Fripp & Eno
August 2, 2004
This is the third full-length collaboration between Brian Eno and guitarist Robert Fripp, with the previous two outings coming in 1973 and 1975.
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296.
Silfra
by Hauschka
May 22, 2012
American violinist Hilary Hahn improvised tracks with Hauschka (German pianist Volker Bertelmann) on this release recorded in Iceland.
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297.
A Shaw Deal
by Geologist & D.S.
January 31, 2025
The debut full-length collaboration between Animal Collective's Geologist (aka Brian Weitz) and Gang Gang Dance/White Magic "Sleepy" Doug Shaw began as a birthday present containing tracks made from music Shaw posted online that Geologist ran through his modular system.
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298.
Old Money
by Omar Rodríguez-López
January 27, 2009
The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist.
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299.
These Walls of Mine
by Peter Broderick
October 22, 2012
The experimental release sees the musician mixing various pieces of his own voice rapping, talking, and singing with music.
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300.
Another Sound Is Dying
by Dub Trio
January 29, 2008
The third studio album for the dub rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
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