Album Releases by Genre
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2001.
Working On A Dream
by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
January 27, 2009
Springsteen's latest solo album is the fourth time he has worked with producer Brendan O'Brien.
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2002.
Big Echo
by The Morning Benders
March 9, 2010
The indie rock trio from Berkeley, California, releases its first album on Rough Trade, which was produced by band member Chris Chu and Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.
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2003.
The Treatment
by Early Day Miners
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the rock band is the first with John Dawson and Marty Sprowles as its new guitarist and drummer.
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2004.
Christ Illusion
by Slayer
August 8, 2006
This is the first studio output for the original lineup of the metal band since 1990's Seasons In The Abyss.
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2005.
Fab Four Suture
by Stereolab
March 7, 2006
All 12 songs on the band's first album in two years have been released as singles.
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2006.
In The World Of Him
by Sally Timms
September 14, 2004
On this solo outing, the Mekons singer tackles a range of material written by male artists, including songs by Ryan Adams, Mark Eitzel and bandmate Jon Langford.
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2007.
Hot Mess
by Cobra Starship
August 11, 2009
The third album for the rock band features Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester on one track.
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2008.
Feathers
by Dead Meadow
February 22, 2005
This is the fourth studio disc for the Washington D.C. psych-rock outfit, who are now a four-piece with the addition of guitarist Cory Shane.
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2009.
Soviet Kitsch
by Regina Spektor
March 1, 2005
The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
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2010.
Power
by Q And Not U
October 5, 2004
This is the third Dischord release for the Washington, D.C. rockers, who are frequently mentioned next to hyphenated labels such as "post-punk" and "dance-punk."
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2011.
Chemical Chords
by Stereolab
August 19, 2008
Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson.
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2012.
Love Is Here
by Starsailor
January 8, 2002
This is the much-heralded debut album from the English foursome, produced by Steve Osbourne.
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2013.
Shangri-La Dee Da
by Stone Temple Pilots
June 19, 2001
Grunge is long-gone, but somehow STP have survived. This is the fifth album for these long-time favorites of alternative radio.
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2014.
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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2015.
Viva La Vida
by Coldplay
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the English band was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.
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2016.
Romanian Names
by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
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2017.
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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2018.
Spirit If...
by Kevin Drew
September 18, 2007
Broken Social Scene's singer goes solo in what will be a series of albums featuring each member of the band plus a few guests.
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2019.
The Meanest Of Times
by Dropkick Murphys
September 18, 2007
The sixth album for the Celtic punk band finds them on a new label.
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2020.
Freedom Wind
by The Explorers Club
May 20, 2008
The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.
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2021.
Skelliconnection
by Chad VanGaalen
August 22, 2006
The Canadian musician's follow-up to 'Infiniheart' was once again recorded solo at his home.
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2022.
White Hills
by White Hills
February 23, 2010
The latest album for the New York-based indie rock band was recorded in three days at Oneida's studio and Oneida's Kid Millions provided the drumming for the recording.
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2023.
5:55
by Charlotte Gainsbourg
April 24, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.
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2024.
Hurricane
by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
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2025.
Waterloo To Anywhere
by Dirty Pretty Things
August 8, 2006
Dave Sardy and Tony Doogan produced this debut LP for the new band from former Libertines member Carl Barat.
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2026.
Cream Cuts
by Tussle
August 26, 2008
Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.
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2027.
Our Ill Wills
by Shout Out Louds
September 11, 2007
The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.
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2028.
Parachutes
by Coldplay
November 7, 2000
The debut album from the London quartet earned the band a Mercury Music Prize nomination and frequent comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Travis.
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2029.
Death By Sexy
by Eagles of Death Metal
April 11, 2006
An early candidate for Album Title of the Year, 'Sexy' marks the second outing for Josh Homme's rockin' side project.
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2030.
All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu
by Rufus Wainwright
April 20, 2010
The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.
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2031.
Fate
by Dr. Dog
July 22, 2008
This is the fifth album for the indie-rock band from Philadelphia.
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2032.
How To Walk Away
by Juliana Hatfield
August 19, 2008
The 10th solo album for the artist was produced by Andy Chase and features Richard Butler, Matthew Caws, Jody Porter, and Tracy Bonham as guests.
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2033.
We Love The City
by Hefner
March 6, 2001
The third album from the London-based indie outfit.
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2034.
The Evens
by The Evens
March 15, 2005
This eponymous disc is the debut for the Washington D.C. duo of Dischord Records/Fugazi head Ian MacKaye and drummer Amy Farina (The Warmers).
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2035.
Girls And Weather
by The Rumble Strips
August 5, 2008
The debut album for the English quartet was produced by Tony Hoffer.
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2036.
Artificial Fire
by Eleni Mandell
February 17, 2009
The seventh full-length album from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter.
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2037.
Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart
by Rachael Yamagata
October 7, 2008
The 2-CD set for the singer/songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis and John Alagia.
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2038.
Grand Animals
by Robbers On High Street
July 24, 2007
The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.
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2039.
Visitations
by Clinic
January 23, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band.
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2040.
Mojo
by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
June 15, 2010
The veteran rock-and-rollers return with their first studio album in nearly a decade. With Petty's trademark drawl and snarling blues-driven guitar, Mojo delivers a return to their roots as they continue to push the boundaries of classic rock and roll.
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2041.
Blood Bank [EP]
by Bon Iver
January 20, 2009
The four-track EP was recorded at different places between December 2006 and June 2008.
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2042.
Women + Country
by Jakob Dylan
April 6, 2010
The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
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2043.
Jacksonville City Nights
by Ryan Adams
September 27, 2005
Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.
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2044.
Great Vengeance And Furious Fire
by The Heavy
March 25, 2008
The English quintet's debut album features samples of the voices of Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino.
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2045.
Twelve Angry Months
by Local H
May 13, 2008
The latest album for the alt-rock band from Illinois features songs about a breakup, with each song representing a month after the breakup.
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2046.
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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2047.
Kinky
by Kinky
March 26, 2002
Kinky is a five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico that combines rock, electronica, and traditional Latin music. This debut album was produced by Chris Allison (Coldplay, Beta Band).
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2048.
From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]
by Le Tigre
January 30, 2001
Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.
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2049.
Wet From Birth
by The Faint
September 14, 2004
Mike Mogis produced this fourth album for the dance-inducing Nebraska indie rockers. Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor add vocals on several tracks.
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2050.
She Loves You
by The Twilight Singers
August 24, 2004
The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."
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2051.
Baby I'm Bored
by Evan Dando
April 22, 2003
The singer/songwriter/guitarist returns to the studio for the first time since 1996, when he recorded his final album as leader of the Lemonheads. Here, he's joined by Jon Brion on four tracks, as well as members of Giant Sand, Calexico, and Spacehog.
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2052.
Log 22
by Bettie Serveert
March 11, 2003
The Amsterdam-based rockers who gave us college-radio hit albums 'Palomine' and 'Lamprey' return with their fifth LP.
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2053.
Come Here When You Sleepwalk
by Clue To Kalo
March 4, 2003
The debut album from Adelaide, Australia's Mark Mitchell (who records as Clue To Kalo) is a mix of indie rock and electronica, drawing comparisons to everyone from Badly Drawn Boy to Dntel.
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2054.
Standing In The Way Of Control
by Gossip
January 24, 2006
This is the third LP for the Washington state punk trio.
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2055.
A Brief History Of Love
by The Big Pink
September 22, 2009
The British duo's debut full-length album was mixed by Rich Costey.
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2056.
Born On Flag Day
by Deer Tick
June 23, 2009
The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.
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2057.
The Law Of Large Numbers
by Emma Pollock
March 2, 2010
The former Delgado singer releases her second solo album and has her former band member Paul Savage producing it.
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2058.
Miike Snow
by Miike Snow
June 9, 2009
Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.
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2059.
Phrazes For The Young
by Julian Casablancas
November 3, 2009
This is the solo debut for the Strokes lead singer.
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2060.
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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2061.
We Know About The Need
by Bracken
January 30, 2007
'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.
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2062.
Yours To Keep
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
March 6, 2007
This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.
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2063.
Belly Of The Lion
by Ola Podrida
November 10, 2009
This is the second album for film composer David Wingo as Ola Podrida.
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2064.
Swimming
by French Kicks
May 20, 2008
The quartet from New York mixed and produced its own sophomore album.
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2065.
Burn The Maps
by The Frames
February 8, 2005
This is the first studio disc in four years for the Irish quartet, who are massively popular in their native country.
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2066.
Normal Happiness
by Robert Pollard
October 10, 2006
Many of the songs on the former Guided By Voices leader's second solo set of the year originated in tracks recorded for the soundtrack to the Steven Soderbergh film "Bubble."
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2067.
Jukebox
by Cat Power
January 22, 2008
Chan Marshall releases her second covers album.
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2068.
In Our Nature
by Jose Gonzalez
September 25, 2007
Known for his appearance on Zero 7's album, he releases the follow-up to his debut.
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2069.
Spells
by The Comas
April 17, 2007
The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album.
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2070.
Shine A Light
by The Rolling Stones
April 1, 2008
The live soundtrack to Martin Scorsese's documentary of the Rolling Stones' concerts at New York's Beacon Theater.
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2071.
My Dark Places
by The Television Personalities
March 21, 2006
This is the first album in 11 years for the English band led by the troubled Dan Treacy.
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2072.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
April 3, 2001
The major-label debut from the British-influenced rockers from Los Angeles.
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2073.
Jason Castro
by Jason Castro
April 13, 2010
The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.
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2074.
Heroes & Villains
by Paloalto
July 1, 2003
The Los Angeles- (no, not Bay Area-) based alt-rock band led by singer-songwriter James Grundler returns with a Rick Rubin-produced sophomore LP.
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2075.
So Much For The City
by The Thrills
November 4, 2003
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, The Thrills incorporate the sounds of California rock from the 1960s and 70s (the Byrds, Beach Boys) as well as a bit of Beatles thrown in for good measure on this debut album, already a hit in the UK (and a nominee for the Mercury Music Prize).
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2076.
Several Arrows Later
by Matt Pond
October 11, 2005
This is the fifth album for the O.C.-endorsed band.
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2077.
Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)
by Marilyn Manson
November 14, 2000
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2078.
Travellers In Space And Time
by The Apples In Stereo
April 20, 2010
The indie rock band led by Elephant 6 label co-founder Robert Schneider releases its seventh studio album.
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2079.
The Courage Of Others
by Midlake
February 2, 2010
Released on Bella Union Records, The Courage Of Others is Midlake's third full-length album.
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2080.
Coconut
by Archie Bronson Outfit
March 23, 2010
Four years since its sophomore release, the British band worked with producer Tim Goldsworthy on its third album.
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2081.
My Old, Familiar Friend
by Brendan Benson
August 18, 2009
The Raconteurs band member releases his fourth solo album produced by Gil Norton.
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2082.
We're On Your Side
by Slaraffenland
September 15, 2009
The Danish quintet's third album was produced by Fridolin.
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2083.
Astrological Straits
by Zach Hill
August 12, 2008
This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.
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2084.
Here We Go Magic
by Here We Go Magic
February 24, 2009
The debut album for Luke Temple as Here We Go Magic was recorded in two months.
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2085.
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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2086.
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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2087.
I Can't Go On, I'll Go On
by The Broken West
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.
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2088.
Song Of The Pearl
by Arbouretum
March 10, 2009
The David Heumann-led band releases its latest album.
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2089.
Ahead Of The Lions
by Living Things
October 4, 2005
Steve Albini produced this debut album for the St. Louis-based Berlin brothers (Lillian, Eve and Bosh) who make up the Living Things.
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2090.
Beak>
by Beak>
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the trio from Bristol was written in 12 days.
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2091.
The Resistance
by Muse
September 15, 2009
The fifth album for the English rock trio was produced entirely by the band.
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2092.
These Four Walls
by We Were Promised Jetpacks
July 7, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish indie-rock quartet.
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2093.
Reservoir
by Fanfarlo
October 13, 2009
Peter Katis produced the debut album for the Simon Balthazar-led band.
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2094.
Future Songs
by Cranes
January 8, 2002
Brother-sister duo Jim and Alison Shaw return for this, the distinctive English band's seventh album. While Alison's unique vocals are still clearer in the mix (as they were for 'Population Four'), the music here is more varied and ventures a bit more into electronica.
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2095.
Gutterflower
by Goo Goo Dolls
April 9, 2002
Believe it or not, these guys have been around for over 15 years now, and this is their eighth release (and first since 1998's 'Dizzy Up The Girl').
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2096.
Promise Of Love
by American Analog Set
June 17, 2003
The Austin, Texas-based drone-pop qunitet--known to friends and reviewers as AmAnSet--returns with their fifth LP.
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2097.
All This Sounds Gas
by Preston School Of Industry
August 28, 2001
This is the solo debut for founding Pavement guitarist Scott Kannberg (aka "Spiral Stairs"). As Preston School of Industry, Spiral is joined by Andrew Borger on drums and Jon Erickson on bass, with other musicians guesting.
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2098.
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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2099.
Lust Lust Lust
by The Raveonettes
February 19, 2008
The Danish duo's latest album features a 3D cover.
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2100.
Washington Square Serenade
by Steve Earle
September 25, 2007
Steve Earle's latest album features his wife Allison Moorer, as well as the Brazilian group Forro in the Dark.
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