Album Releases by Genre
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Boys Outside
by Steve Mason
June 22, 2010
The Beta Band's Steve Mason releases his first solo album under his name.
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Never Gonna Touch The Ground
by Still Flyin'
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the 15-member group from San Francisco.
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Leaving Songs
by Stuart A. Staples
June 20, 2006
Leaving Songs is the Nashville-recorded second solo disc for Tindersticks frontman Stuart Staples, who is joined by Maria McKee on one track.
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Nothing's Lost
by Styrofoam
November 30, 2004
What happens when you team Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard with a cutting-edge electronica artist? Sure, you have the Postal Service, but you also have this new full-length from Arne Van Petegem's Styrofoam, which features multiple contributions not only from Gibbard, but also from Valerie Trebeljahr (Lali Puna), Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set), Markus Acher (The Notwist) and rapper Alias.
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For Hero: For Fool
by Subtle
October 3, 2006
The anticon crew that includes Doseone--and, fortunately, the nearly-killed Dax Pierson--makes the jump to a more major label (EMI/Astralwerks) for the first time.
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Seven Swans
by Sufjan Stevens
March 16, 2004
The indie singer-songwriter's fourth solo album, produced by Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith, follows on the heels of his critically-lauded 2003 effort 'Greetings From Michigan.'
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Illinois
by Sufjan Stevens
July 5, 2005
The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State.
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The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album
by Sufjan Stevens
July 11, 2006
Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album.
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Songs For Christmas
by Sufjan Stevens
November 21, 2006
This five-EP box set collects holiday-themed lo-fi and impromptu tracks (a mix of standards and originals originally intended as gifts for his friends and family) recorded by Stevens over the past five years.
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The BQE
by Sufjan Stevens
October 20, 2009
The Detroit artist wrote the music for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to be performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
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Ghosts Of The Great Highway
by Sun Kil Moon
November 4, 2003
'Ghosts' marks the debut of the latest band from Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters). Filling out the lineup are RHP drummer Anthony Koutsos, American Music Club drummer Tim Mooney, and bassist Geoff Sanfield (Black Lab).
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Tiny Cities
by Sun Kil Moon
November 1, 2005
Mark Kozelek's second SKM album consists entirely of Modest Mouse covers.
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April
by Sun Kil Moon
April 1, 2008
This is the third album for the group led by Mark Kozelek, who also wrote and produced the album.
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The Rising Tide
by Sunny Day Real Estate
June 20, 2000
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Shut Up I Am Dreaming
by Sunset Rubdown
May 2, 2006
This is the second album for the band led by Spencer Krug (who can also be found in both Wolf Parade and Frog Eyes).
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Random Spirit Lover
by Sunset Rubdown
October 9, 2007
The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.
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Dragonslayer
by Sunset Rubdown
June 23, 2009
The third album for the Spencer Krug-led project is its first with newest member Mark Nicol.
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Rings Around The World
by Super Furry Animals
March 19, 2002
This is the fifth album (and a return to English-lanugage songs) for the well-regarded Welsh indie band, now signed to a major label (Epic). It is the first album ever to be released simultaneously on DVD and CD (with the DVD containing a movie and a remix for each track on the album). Paul McCartney and John Cale have cameo appearances on the album.
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Love Kraft
by Super Furry Animals
September 13, 2005
Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced the Furries' follow-up to 2003's "Phantom Power," which sees all of the band members (rather than just Gruff Rhys) taking turns at writing and singing. There are no Welsh songs this time out, although there is one in Portugese.
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Hey Venus!
by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
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Dark Days/Light Years
by Super Furry Animals
April 21, 2009
The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'
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Last Call For Vitriol
by Superdrag
July 9, 2002
The Tennessee power-pop outfit returns for their fourth album (and second for indie label Arena Rock after two major-label releases for Elektra). Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard guests.
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Beast Moans
by Swan Lake
November 21, 2006
'Beast' marks the debut for Swan Lake, the new collaboration between Destroyer's Dan Bejar, Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug and Frog Eyes' Carey Mercer.
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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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Last Night Becomes This Morning
by Swearing At Motorists
February 7, 2006
This is the first album in four years for the Dayton, Ohio indie rock band fronted by Dave Doughman.
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Love & Desperation
by Sweet Apple
April 20, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock group led by John Petkovic, which includes Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis, Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin, and Witch's Dave Sweetapple as members.
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Everybody Wants To Know
by Swell
June 19, 2001
This is the sixth album (and third on Beggars Banquet) for San Francisco's Swell, which now is a one-man band consisting entirely of David Freel.
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Whenever You're Ready
by Swell
September 9, 2003
The seventh LP for the San Francisco-based band sees the fractured band reunited, as singer and co-founder David Freel is rejoined by drummer Sean Kirkpatrick.
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Lay Down The Law
by Switches
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
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Puzzle
by Tahiti 80
June 6, 2000
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Wallpaper For The Soul
by Tahiti 80
October 8, 2002
Ivy's Andy Chase produced this sophomore effort from the French band that gave us 2000's irresistibly poppy 'Puzzle.'
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Maxi On [EP]
by Takako Minekawa
January 16, 2001
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East Of Eden
by Taken by Trees
September 8, 2009
Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer.
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Where You Want To Be
by Taking Back Sunday
July 27, 2004
The sophomore effort from the Long Island emo band was produced by Lou Giordano (Ataris), and features new vocalist Fred Mascherino (joining band founder Adam Lazzara).
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Lessons In The Woods Or A City
by Talbot Tagora
July 21, 2009
The Seattle-based indie rock trio releases their first album.
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Eyes At Half Mast
by Talkdemonic
September 16, 2008
The Portland-based duo of Kevin O'Connor and Lisa Molinaro release their third album.
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Too Old To Die Young
by Tall Firs
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn, New York band now includes Ryan Sawyer as its full-time drummer.
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The Family Myth
by Tangiers
September 20, 2005
Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav) produced this third album for the Toronto duo-turned-foursome.
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Whiskey Tango Ghosts
by Tanya Donelly
July 27, 2004
The former Throwing Muses and Breeders member's third solo release finds her collaborating with the likes of Dean Fisher (who doubles as Juliana Hatfield's bassist and Donelly's husband) and Rich Gilbert.
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Ghost
by Tape Deck Mountain
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for San Diego-based trio led by Travis Trevisan.
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The Loon
by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 4, 2006
The Minneapolis band's debut full-length has drawn comparisons to Pavement.
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Walk It Off
by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock quartet from Minnesota was produced by Dave Fridmann.
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A Ways Away
by Tara Jane O'Neil
May 5, 2009
This is the first album on K Records for the Portland, Oregon, singer-songwriter.
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Omnibus
by Tarkio
January 24, 2006
Before he was in The Decemberists, singer-songwriter Colin Meloy fronted a Montana alt-country/alt-rock outfit known as Tarkio. This set collects that band's entire output of 27 tracks.
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Hearts Of Oak
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
February 11, 2003
Ted Leo, formerly of Chisel, returns with his fourth album of punk-influenced singer-songwriter indie-folk rock.
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Shake The Sheets
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
October 19, 2004
The latest stripped-down, somewhat political rock effort from Ted Leo was produced by Chris Shaw (Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan).
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Living With The Living
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
March 20, 2007
Brendan Canty produced the band's first album for their new label, Touch and Go.
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Howdy!
by Teenage Fanclub
January 22, 2002
This is the sixth studio LP from the Scottish three-piece.
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Man-Made
by Teenage Fanclub
June 7, 2005
The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.
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So Jealous
by Tegan and Sara
September 14, 2004
The Canadian folk-rock twins return with their third album.
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The Con
by Tegan and Sara
July 24, 2007
The Canadian twins' latest album features members of Death Cab for Cutie and AFI.
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Ten Kens
by Ten Kens
September 23, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian quartet.
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Knitting Needles And Bicycle Bells
by Tenement Halls
August 23, 2005
This is the debut LP for the new project from Chris Lopez (Rock*A*Teens).
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Dead Drunk
by Terrestrial Tones
March 7, 2006
This is album number three for the side project band for Animal Collective's Dave Portner (aka Avey Tare) and Black Dice's Eric Copeland.
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For Screening Purposes Only
by Test Icicles
January 24, 2006
This debut (and, it turns out, final album) from the noisy London trio was produced by James Ford (Simian).
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Trust Not Those In Whom Without Some Touch Of Madness
by Thalia Zedek
September 14, 2004
A 20-year veteran of the indie music scene, the former Come frontwoman returns with her second solo LP.
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Liars And Prayers
by Thalia Zedek Band
April 22, 2008
Thalia Zedek returns with a band with her latest album on the Thrill Jockey label.
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Know Better Learn Faster
by Thao With The Get Down Stay Down
October 13, 2009
The San Francisco-based trio releases its fourth studio album.
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Armed Love
by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
July 26, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this fourth album for the Swedish quartet, which features contributions by Billy Preston and Ash's Charlotte Hatherley.
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The Cross Of My Calling
by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
November 24, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
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Hyacinths and Thistles
by The 6ths
September 5, 2000
The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt returns with a second disc under The 6ths nameplate (following 1995's Wasps' Nests). Like its predecessor, this album features original Merritt compositions sung by guest vocalists, including Gary Numan, Sarah Cracknell, Marc Almond, Bob Mould, and Sally Timms.
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Black Forest
by The A-Frames
March 22, 2005
This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.
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The Airborne Toxic Event
by The Airborne Toxic Event
August 5, 2008
This is the debut album for the Southern California rock quintet.
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How I Learned To Write Backwards
by The Aislers Set
February 11, 2003
The Bay Area indie-pop band returns with their third album (and first in three years).
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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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Into The Blue Again
by The Album Leaf
September 12, 2006
TAL's fourth disc is almost a Jimmy LaValle solo recording, with the band leader handling the bulk of the instrumentation, vocals, and production.
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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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Astronomy For Dogs
by The Aliens
June 19, 2007
Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.
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III
by The Alps
October 14, 2008
This is the debut studio album for the San Francisco trio.
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Pelo
by The Aluminum Group
November 7, 2000
The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).
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Happyness
by The Aluminum Group
October 15, 2002
The Chicago indie band's fifth album is the first in a planned trilogy, and features a bit more electronics than previous outings. Members of Tortoise guest on the album, as does Rebecca Gates from the Spinanes.
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Your Majesty
by The Anniversary
January 22, 2002
This is the second full-length from the Kansas-based emo band.
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Joji
by The Anomoanon
November 2, 2004
This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets.
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Hospice
by The Antlers
August 18, 2009
This is the second album for the Peter Silberman-led band.
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Discovery of a World Inside the Moone
by The Apples In Stereo
April 18, 2000
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Velocity of Sound
by The Apples In Stereo
October 8, 2002
This is the Denver indie-pop band's first new album since 2000's 'The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone.'
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New Magnetic Wonder
by The Apples In Stereo
February 6, 2007
The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues).
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Electronic Projects for Musicians
by The Apples In Stereo
April 1, 2008
This is a collection of B-sides and rare songs from 1995 to 2007.
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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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Sagarmatha
by The Appleseed Cast
February 17, 2009
The Kansas rock band's seventh album features several instrumental tracks.
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The Autumn Defense
by The Autumn Defense
January 9, 2007
This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.
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The Guilty Office
by The Bats
June 23, 2009
This is the seventh album for the New Zealand rock quartet.
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Chinatown
by The Be Good Tanyas
March 11, 2003
This is the second album for the alt-folk trio from Vancouver, Canada.
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Hello Love
by The Be Good Tanyas
October 10, 2006
This the third album for the Canadian folk trio includes a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry."
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Hey People!
by The Beautiful New Born Children
October 18, 2005
This is the debut album for the four-piece garage-rock band fronted by Kpt.Michi.Gan's Michael Beckett.
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Sunshine Hit Me
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
January 28, 2003
Frequently compared to the Beta Band, this equally eclectic Isle of Wight-based duo of Paul Butler and Aaron Fletcher literally recorded this debut album in their shed.
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Free The Bees
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
June 28, 2005
This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
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Octopus
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
March 26, 2007
The eclectic UK band self-produced this third album in their Isle of Wight studios.
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The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse
by The Besnard Lakes
February 20, 2007
Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.
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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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Sleep Forever
by The Big Sleep
February 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn rock band is their first on Frenchkiss Records.
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The Bird And The Bee
by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.
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Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future
by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
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For Now
by The Bishops
March 2, 2009
The British indie-rock trio, which includes twins Mike and Pete Bishop, releases its second album, produced by Brian O'Shaughnessy.
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Amore del Tropico
by The Black Heart Procession
October 8, 2002
The San Diego-based band returns with their fourth album of dark, atmospheric music, following previous albums '1,' '2,' and, yes, '3' (c'mon guys, what happened to '4?'). This one is a concept album of sorts, about a murder mystery.
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The Spell
by The Black Heart Procession
May 9, 2006
The San Diego indie rockers return with an 11-track set that ditches the Latin elements of the previous record but retains their moody, cinematic sound.
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Six
by The Black Heart Procession
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the San Diego-based indie rock band.
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thickfreakness
by The Black Keys
April 8, 2003
The Akron, Ohio guitar-drums blues duo (needless White Stripes comparison omitted) of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded this sophomore effort in a single 14-hour session.
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Rubber Factory
by The Black Keys
September 7, 2004
The blues-rock duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney return with their third album, so-named because it was recorded in a deserted rubber (tire) factory.
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Magic Potion
by The Black Keys
September 12, 2006
This is the fourth LP for the minimalist blues-rock duo of Patrick Carney (drums) and Dan Auedback (vocals/guitar).
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