Album Releases by Genre
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Gold
by Ryan Adams
September 25, 2001
'Gold' is the second solo release for former Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams, and garnered a good deal of attention for the singer-songwriter in 2001.
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Cardinology
by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
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Sound of Water
by Saint Etienne
June 6, 2000
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Interlude
by Saint Etienne
March 20, 2001
A collection of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks recorded during the 'Sound of Water' sessions, with material frequently as strong as that on the previous LP. The CD includes two bonus tracks: remixes of "Boy Is Crying" and "Lose That Girl."
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Finisterre
by Saint Etienne
October 22, 2002
Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs build on the sparse, cool electronica sound of their last album, 'The Sound of Water,' with this latest release. Doves guitarist Jez Williams makes a guest appearance.
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Survival Of The Sickest
by Saliva
August 17, 2004
The Memphis-based band continues to move away from their early rap-metal sound, instead adding Southern rock into the mix on this fourth album.
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Fan Dance
by Sam Phillips
July 31, 2001
This is Sam Phillips' first new album in five years, following 1996's poorly-received 'Omnipop.' Phillips' husband, T-Bone Burnett, produces.
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Kelly's Locker [EP]
by Sarah Cracknell
September 12, 2000
An eight-track solo compilation from Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell.
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Dreamer+
by Sassy 009
January 16, 2026
The debut full-length studio release from Oslo electro-pop artist Sassy 009 features guest appearance by BEA1991, Blood Orange and yunè pinku.
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Ultra Payloaded
by Satellite Party
May 29, 2007
The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.
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In Reverie
by Saves the Day
September 16, 2003
Less punk, more pop is the motto for the fourth album by the New Jersey emo band led by singer-songwriter Chris Conley.
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Sound The Alarm
by Saves the Day
April 11, 2006
The New Jersey emo-punk band's first album in three years marks a return to indie label Vagrant after a brief stint on a major label.
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Under The Boards
by Saves the Day
October 30, 2007
The rock band latest album is the second in a planned triology.
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Scars On Broadway
by Scars on Broadway
July 29, 2008
The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
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Happy In Galoshes
by Scott Weiland
November 25, 2008
The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.
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The Calcination Of Scout Niblett
by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
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White Bread Black Beer
by Scritti Politti
July 25, 2006
Not-so-prolific Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside returns with his first Scritti Politti album in seven years.
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White Water, White Bloom
by Sea Wolf
September 22, 2009
The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis.
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The World Is Not Good Enough
by Sean Solomon
April 17, 2026
The debut full-length solo release from Moaning's Sean Solomon was produced by Jarvis Taveniere.
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Secret Machines
by Secret Machines
October 14, 2008
The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.
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Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces
by Seether
October 23, 2007
Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan.
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All About Chemistry
by Semisonic
March 13, 2001
The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.
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Living Outside
by Sense Field
July 22, 2003
Producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair) helms this latest release for the emo-rockers, which includes a cover of The Cure's "A Letter to Elise."
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Elect The Dead
by Serj Tankian
October 23, 2007
The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.
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Autechre Guitar
by Shane Parish
February 27, 2026
Guitarist Shane Parish reimagines 10 tracks by electronic duo Autechre into acoustic guitar songs.
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Amateur Night In The Big Top
by Shaun William Ryder
September 2, 2003
'Amateur Night' marks the first solo release for the former frontman of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder co-produced.
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This Is Forever
by She Wants Revenge
October 9, 2007
The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.
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Tears, Lies, And Alibis
by Shelby Lynne
April 20, 2010
This is the first album on the Virginia-born singer-songwriter’s own label, Everso Records.
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Season Of Poison
by Shiny Toy Guns
November 4, 2008
The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow.
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Work
by Shout Out Louds
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Swedish indie rock quintet was produced by Phil Ek.
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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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Young Modern
by Silverchair
July 24, 2007
The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests.
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Tenterhooks
by Silversun Pickups
February 6, 2026
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles alternative rock band Silversun Pickups was produced by Butch Vig.
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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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Graffiti Soul
by Simple Minds
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Scottish band is its first in four years.
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Still Not Getting Any
by Simple Plan
October 26, 2004
Bob Rock (Metallica) produced this sophomore album for the Montreal-based pop-punk band.
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Faith and Courage
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 13, 2000
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Sean-Nós Nua
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 8, 2002
The mercurial singer-songwriter returns with an album of interpretations of 13 traditional Irish songs.
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Collaborations
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 21, 2005
'Collaborations' culls tracks from throughout the singer's career, finding her partnering with artists such as Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Moby and more.
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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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Theology
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 26, 2007
This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.
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The Joy of Sing-Sing
by Sing-Sing
September 3, 2002
This is the debut full-length release for the retro-pop band (think Cardigans or St. Etienne) founded by Lush guitarist/vocalist Emma Anderson and vocalist Lisa O'Neill. Many of the band's earlier singles appear here (in reworked versions), along with new material, all produced by Mark Van Hoen (Locust).
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Little Pop Rock
by Sister Vanilla
April 3, 2007
If it sounds like The Jesus And Mary Chain fronted by a woman, well, that's precisely because it is. JAMC's Jim and William Reid join sister Linda (as well as Freeheat's Ben Lurie) for this first Sister Vanilla album, which has been in the works for a decade.
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Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away
by Slaid Cleaves
April 21, 2009
The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years.
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All Hands On The Bad One
by Sleater-Kinney
May 2, 2000
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Fever
by Sleepy Sun
June 1, 2010
Sleepy Sun, the California rock band who most recently guested on UNKLE's Where Did The Night Fall, releases the follow-up to its 2009 debut.
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Iowa
by Slipknot
August 28, 2001
Produced by Ross Robinson, 'Iowa' is the metal band's third album.
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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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All Hope Is Gone
by Slipknot
August 26, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced with Dave Fortman.
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Parallel Play
by Sloan
June 10, 2008
This is the latest album for the Canadian rock-pop quartet.
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Try Not To Freak Out
by Sløtface
September 15, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Norwegian pop-punk band led by Haley Shea was produced by Dan Austin.
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Smash Mouth
by Smash Mouth
November 27, 2001
This self-titled effort is the California band's third album.
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Get The Picture
by Smash Mouth
August 5, 2003
The fourth album for the Bay Area band finds them once again in light, summertime pop mode.
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Dongs of Sevotion
by Smog
April 4, 2000
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Ricochet
by Snail Mail
March 27, 2026
The third full-length release from Snail Mail was recorded by Momma bassist Aron Kobayashi Ritch.
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Blood Sport
by Sneaker Pimps
February 19, 2002
The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.
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Eyes Open
by Snow Patrol
May 9, 2006
Martha Wainwright and Ken Stringfellow are among the guests on Gary Lightbody's fourth Snow Patrol album.
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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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When A Flower Doesn't Grow
by Softcult
January 30, 2026
The debut full-length studio release from Canadian twin sister duo Softcult was self-produced.
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Cityfolk
by Son Little
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from Philadelphia-based artist Son Little features elements of blues, folk and soul music.
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Okemah And The Melody Of Riot
by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
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American Central Dust
by Son Volt
July 7, 2009
Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album.
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nyc ghosts & flowers
by Sonic Youth
May 16, 2000
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Murray Street
by Sonic Youth
June 25, 2002
Now into their third decade of recording, Sonic Youth offer up a return to form that has more in common with their output of the 80s than with anything they have released in recent years. Multi-instrumentalist Jim O'Rourke, who worked with the band on their previous effort 'NYC Ghosts & Flowers,' is now a full-fledged member of the group.
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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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Rather Ripped
by Sonic Youth
June 13, 2006
This self-produced 20th album finds the New York band back down to a four-piece, with Jim O'Rourke dropping out after two albums.
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The Silver Lining
by Soul Asylum
July 11, 2006
The Dave Pirner-led band's first album in eight years includes tracks recorded with the group's late bassist Karl Mueller as well as The Replacements' Tommy Stinson (who, yes, served as a replacement).
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It's a Wonderful Life
by Sparklehorse
August 28, 2001
This is the third album for Mark Linkous and Sparklehorse.
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Balls
by Sparks
August 22, 2000
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Threes
by Sparta
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for project that began as a spin-off from At The Drive-In but has since lost founding guitarist Paul Hinojos (who is replaced for this album with Denali's Keeley Davis).
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Are U Down?
by Spencer.
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length release for the New York artist features a guest appearance from Becky And The Birds.
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Spinnerette
by Spinnerette
June 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for The Distillers' Brody Dalle-led band was produced by fellow band member Alain Johannes.
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Let It Come Down
by Spiritualized
September 25, 2001
Over two years in the making, 'Let It Come Down' is the UK band's first album of new material in four years. It utilizes over 100 musicians (including an orchestra and choral singers), although the music was entirely written and arranged by guitarist Jason Pierce.
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Amazing Grace
by Spiritualized
September 9, 2003
A quick follow-up by Spiritualized standards, 'Amazing Grace' finds Jason Pierce with a new record label (his own Spaceman Records imprint) and a more immediate, less orchestral sound than on 2001's 'Let It Come Down.'
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Bedlam Ballroom
by Squirrel Nut Zippers
October 17, 2000
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Break The Cycle
by Staind
May 8, 2001
This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.
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14 Shades Of Grey
by Staind
May 20, 2003
The alt-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 megahit, 'Break The Cycle.'
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Chapter V
by Staind
August 9, 2005
The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).
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The Illusion Of Progress
by Staind
August 19, 2008
Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.
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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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Silence Is Easy
by Starsailor
January 27, 2004
The sophomore effort for the English quartet includes two tracks produced by the legendary (and allegedly homicidal) Phil Spector, with the remainder handled by John Leckie and Danton Suppie.
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On The Outside
by Starsailor
August 22, 2006
Rob Schnapf produced album number three for the James Walsh-led band.
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All The Plans
by Starsailor
March 9, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was produced by Steven Osbourne.
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What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective
by Steinski
May 27, 2008
The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two.
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Stephen Malkmus
by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.
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Real Emotional Trash
by Stephen Malkmus
March 4, 2008
The former Pavement singer returns with his latest album with the Jicks.
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Deep Down & Dirty
by Stereo MC's
June 12, 2001
This is the first new album for the UK act since 1992's 'Connected.'
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First of the Microbe Hunters
by Stereolab
May 16, 2000
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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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Just Enough Education To Perform
by Stereophonics
April 17, 2001
This is the third full-length for the British threesome. It debuted at #1 on the UK music charts.
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You Gotta Go There To Come Back
by Stereophonics
September 9, 2003
The Welsh band self-produced this fourth studio album.
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Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
by Stereophonics
March 29, 2005
The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.
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Live From Dakota
by Stereophonics
April 18, 2006
This double-disc live set was recorded during the band's 2005 world tour.
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Keep Calm And Carry On
by Stereophonics
May 11, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced with Jim Abbiss.
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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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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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The Constant
by Story Of The Year
February 16, 2010
Elvis Baskette produces the fourth album for the St. Louis rock band that started out as Big Blue Monkey (an existing blues group by the same name resulted in a name change).
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A New Morning
by Suede
September 30, 2002
Stephen Street is the producer for the Britpop band's catchy fifth album, their first since singer Brett Anderson's recovery from drug problems. Not surprisingly, it is also happier-sounding than previous Suede efforts.
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Sugar Ray
by Sugar Ray
June 12, 2001
The fourth album for the Orange County frat-rockers.
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In the Pursuit of Leisure
by Sugar Ray
June 3, 2003
This lengthily-titled album marks a reunion for the band with producer David Kahne. Included here is a cover of Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out With Him?"
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