Album Releases by Genre
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A Colores
by Tristeza
November 22, 2005
This is the fourth album for the San Diego, Calif. instrumental post-rock outfit.
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Beat, Surf, Fun
by Tullycraft
March 5, 2002
This is the third studio recording for the Seattle-based outfit founded by members of indiepop forefathers Crayon. Ex-Sno*Boy guitarist Harold Hollingsworth has been added to the group's lineup.
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BiRd-BrAiNs
by tUnE-yArDs
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
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Good Arrows
by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
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Echo Kid
by Turbo Fruits
September 29, 2009
Jonas Stein returns to his side project after leaving Be My Own Pet.
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JackInABox
by Turin Brakes
June 7, 2005
The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.
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Cream Cuts
by Tussle
August 26, 2008
Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.
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Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
by TV on the Radio
March 9, 2004
Brooklyn art-rockers TV On The Radio make their full-length debut with this release. The trio consists of vocalist/animator Tunde Adebimpe, multi-instrumentalist/producer David Andrew Sitek (who produced the Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut) and guitarist Kyp Malone.
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Return To Cookie Mountain
by TV on the Radio
September 12, 2006
David Bowie guests on the highly-anticipated second LP (and major-label debut) from the distinctive NYC band.
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What The Toll Tells
by Two Gallants
February 21, 2006
This is the second album (and Saddle Creek debut) for the San Francisco duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel.
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Two Gallants
by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
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Sharpen Your Teeth
by Ugly Casanova
May 21, 2002
Ugly Casanova is the alter ego of Modest Mouse singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, who makes his solo debut with this release. The 13 tracks were produced by Brian Deck (Tortoise, Sea and Cake), and the backing band includes Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession) and Tim Rutili (Red Red Meat), but it sounds a lot like a Modest Mouse release.
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Answers
by Ui
June 24, 2003
The New York-based but Chicago-sounding post-rock outfit (think Isotope 217 or Tortoise) founded by Sasha Frere-Jones offers 13 new tracks on their first LP since 1998, and their first with new bassist (one of two) Erik Sanko of Skeleton Key.
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Real Britannia
by Ultrasound
December 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the British indie band was self-produced.
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Never Never Land
by UNKLE
October 26, 2004
U.N.K.L.E. is the pet project of Mo'Wax label head James Lavelle, whose successful 1998 album 'Psyence Fiction' included notable contributions from DJ Shadow, Thom Yorke and Badly Drawn Boy. Guests this time out include Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), Robert "3D" del Naja (Massive Attack), Brian Eno, Ian Brown (Stone Roses), Mani (Stone Roses/Primal Scream) Joel Cadbury (South) and Jarvis Cocker (Pulp).
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Leaves Turn Inside You
by Unwound
April 17, 2001
The first album in three years for the indie rockers is an epic 2-CD set.
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UUVVWWZ
by UUVVWWZ
July 7, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock quartet from Nebraska.
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Vampire Weekend
by Vampire Weekend
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni.
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Contra
by Vampire Weekend
January 12, 2010
The second album for the rock band was produced by band member, Rostam Batmanglij.
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Yes New York
by Various Artists
June 3, 2003
This compilation (whose name borrows from the similar 1978 Brian Eno-curated disc 'No New York') contains 16 tracks from artists at the forefront of the current New York indie scene, including The Strokes, Interpol, The Natural History, Radio 4, The Walkmen, The Rapture, Calla, Longwave, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (credited to "Unitard") and The Rogers Sisters.
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New York Noise
by Various Artists
June 30, 2003
This 16-track compilation offers an impressive sampling of the New York underground scene from the late 1970s and early 80s, including cuts from "no-wave," post-punk, experimental and hip-hop artists such as ESG, Material, DNA, Defunkt, and Liquid Liquid.
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Wig In A Box: Songs From & Inspired By Hedwig & The Angry Inch
by Various Artists
October 28, 2003
Exactly what the title says it is, this 16-track disc features songs from the Hedwig soundtrack (as well as new compositions inspired by the musical) interpreted by your favorite indie artists, including Yo La Tengo (with Yoko Ono!), Spoon, Robyn Hitchcock, The Polyphonic Spree, Frank Black, The Breeders, Bob Mould, and more.
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Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
by Various Artists
October 12, 2004
This 82-song, 4-disc box set compiles various indie and alternative tracks from the 1980s across multiple genres, and includes music from both the decade's "biggest" names (The Smiths, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, etc.) as well as lesser-known artists such as The Raincoats, Green On Red, and The Lyres.
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Run The Road Volume 2
by Various Artists
February 7, 2006
This is the second in a series of compilations showcasing the UK grime scene. Included here are artists such as Kano and Plan B.
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Dark Was The Night
by Various Artists
February 17, 2009
The compilation album features tracks from a variety of indie-rock/folk musicans to benefit Red Hot Organization, a charity for HIV/AIDS.
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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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To Find Me Gone
by Vetiver
May 23, 2006
Devendra Banhart guests on the second full-length for the folk-rock band led by Andy Cabic.
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Night On Fire
by VHS or Beta
September 21, 2004
The Louisville, KY retro-electronica outfit, who drew numerous Daft Punk comparisons with their 2002 EP 'Le Funk,' have transitioned into a dance-punk sound with this full-length debut.
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Bring on the Comets
by VHS or Beta
August 28, 2007
Bring on the Comets is the third album from the Louisville, Kentucky natives.
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Animalore
by Via Audio
March 9, 2010
The Brooklyn-based quartet who met at Berklee College releases its follow-up to the band's 2007 debut produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.
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Dark Developments
by Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power, And The Amorphous Strums
October 14, 2008
Athens, Georgia's Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power team up to release this collaboration albumeith The Amorphous Strums.
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Venomous Villain [VV:2]
by Viktor Vaughn
August 3, 2004
On of the many aliases of rapper Daniel Dumile (who is best known these days as the masked MF Doom), Viktor Vaughn is joined by a guests such as DJ Sure Shot and Kool Keith on this second release.
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Becoming A Jackal
by Villagers
June 8, 2010
This is the solo debut for Irishman Conor J. O'Brien, a member of the rock band The Immediate who split up in 2007.
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Russian Doll
by Violet Indiana
June 8, 2004
This is the second disc for the duo of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and vocalist Siobhan de Mare (Mono).
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You Win Again Gravity
by Vitesse
December 3, 2002
This is the third album for the New York-based duo of Joshua Klein and Hewson Chen, who are frequently compared to (and sound like) Stephin Merritt bands (Magnetic Fields, Future Bible Heroes) and 80s outfits such as OMD. Included here is a cover of Husker Du's "Green Eyes."
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Get Yr Blood Sucked Out
by Viva Voce
September 12, 2006
This fourth album marks the Barsuk debut for the eclectic Portland, Ore. husband-and-wife duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson.
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Rose City
by Viva Voce
May 26, 2009
After taking a year off, Kevin and Anita Robinson wrote and recorded this album in a month.
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Vivian Girls
by Vivian Girls
September 30, 2008
The debut album for the Brooklyn trio is less than 22 minutes long.
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Everything Goes Wrong
by Vivian Girls
September 8, 2009
This is the second album for the Brooklyn-based indie rock trio.
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Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
by Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
February 17, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the quirky Austin/Brooklyn indie-rock trio, whose guitar-keyboard-drums sound is sometimes reminiscent of Spoon.
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Voxtrot
by Voxtrot
May 22, 2007
Victor Van Vugt produced this long-awaited full-length debut for the Austin, Texas group, who previously generated some buzz with a series of EPs.
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Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...
by Wakey!Wakey!
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the rock band led by singer-songwriter Michael Grubbs, who was also a cast member on the TV series "One Tree Hill."
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Catching Looks
by Washington Social Club
June 1, 2004
The co-ed Washington, D.C. indie-rock foursome make their debut with this 11-track disc produced by Brian McTear.
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Wavvves
by Wavves
March 17, 2009
This is the first release on Fat Possum Records for the San Diego-based indie-rock artist.
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With Love And Squalor
by We Are Scientists
January 10, 2006
This is the major-label debut for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock trio fronted by Keith Murray.
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Brain Thrust Mastery
by We Are Scientists
May 13, 2008
The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.
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Barbara
by We Are Scientists
June 15, 2010
The latest album for the indie rock band We Are Scientists is its first with ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.
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Invisible Violence
by We Are Wolves
February 23, 2010
The electro-rock group from Quebec, with the help of producers Radwan Moumneh and Hadji Bakara, releases its fourth album.
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These Four Walls
by We Were Promised Jetpacks
July 7, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish indie-rock quartet.
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White Pepper
by Ween
May 2, 2000
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La Cucaracha
by Ween
October 23, 2007
With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.
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Illuminated By The Light
by Weird War
April 19, 2005
This is the third LP for the band featuring members of the Make-Up and Scene Creamers.
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Trying To Never Catch Up
by What Made Milwaukee Famous
August 22, 2006
This 2004 debut album for the Austin, Texas band was re-released (with four bonus tracks mixed by Spoon's Jim Eno) in 2006 when the band signed with Barsuk.
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Per Second, Per Second, Per Second... Every Second
by Wheat
November 4, 2003
The Massachusetts-based trio's fourth album is their first for a major label. Dave Fridmann produces.
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Everyday I Said A Prayer For Kathy And Made A One Inch Square
by Wheat
May 22, 2007
The Massachusetts band--now down to the duo of Scott Levesque (vocals, guitars) and Brendan Harney (drums)--returns with their first album in four years.
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Do Rabbits Wonder
by Whirlwind Heat
April 15, 2003
Championed (and signed) by the White Stripes' Jack White, this spare, Michigan-based keyboard-bass-drums trio has been labeled by Rolling Stone as this generation's Devo. White produced this debut LP, which was mixed by Mercury Rev's Dave Fridmann. And why the album title? According to the band's website, "We all love rabbits."
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Types Of Wood
by Whirlwind Heat
May 16, 2006
The spastic, Michigan electro-rock trio returns with a second, slightly more accessible, full-length.
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Workout Holiday
by White Denim
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the Austin, Texas, trio features songs from both of their EPs.
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Exposion
by White Denim
October 19, 2008
The indie rock band's first full-length releases in the US was originally self-released at its concert tour.
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Fits
by White Denim
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for the Austin, Texas indie rock band.
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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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Fort Nightly
by White Rabbits
May 22, 2007
The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.
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It's Frightening
by White Rabbits
May 19, 2009
The second album for the band was produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel.
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Kick
by White Rose Movement
April 17, 2006
This debut full-length for the UK five-piece recalls 1980s synth-pop.
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WWI
by White Whale
July 25, 2006
This is the debut full-length for the Lawrence, Kansas band consisting of Matt Suggs (Butterglory), Rob Pope (The Get Up Kids), and John Anderson, Zach Holland, Dustin Kinsey (Thee Higher Burning Fire).
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Smoke
by White Williams
November 6, 2007
Cleveland-based Joe Williams' debut album was recorded in Ohio, New York, and California.
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Oaklandazulasylum
by Why?
June 24, 2003
This solo release from the anticon collective's Jonathan Wolf (aka Why?), also a member of cLOUDDEAD, sees the experimental rapper mixing in a healthy dose of indie guitar with beats and samples that venture from lo- to hi- fi.
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Sanddollars [EP]
by Why?
May 17, 2005
Well over to the indie-rock side of anticon's indie-rap -- indie-rock continuum, Why? (aka Yoni Wolf) returns with an eight-song EP.
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Elephant Eyelash
by Why?
October 4, 2005
Indie rap meets indie rock in the latest full-length from Yoni Wolf, who, as on 'Sanddollars,' is now supported by a full band.
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Alopecia
by Why?
March 11, 2008
The band returns with its latest album. With guests musicians Andrew Broder and Mark Erickson of Fog.
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Eskimo Snow
by Why?
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the California group was recorded during the Alopecia recording sessions.
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a ghost is born
by Wilco
June 22, 2004
When you record one of the most acclaimed albums of the decade, what do you do for an encore? If you are Jeff Tweedy & co., you return with both old (Jim O'Rourke again producing) and new (yet another lineup change) for your fifth studio LP.
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Kicking Television: Live In Chicago
by Wilco
November 15, 2005
This two-disc set compiles 23 live performances culled from a four-night stand at the Vic Theatre in the band's native Chicago earlier in 2005.
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Sky Blue Sky
by Wilco
May 15, 2007
The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.
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Limbo, Panto
by Wild Beasts
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the indie rock quartet from Leeds.
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Wilderness
by Wilderness
July 5, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the Baltimore four-piece whose frontman (James Johnson) bears a strong vocal resemblance to John Lydon.
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Vessel States
by Wilderness
April 11, 2006
The Baltimore band returns with a quick follow-up to last year's self-titled debut.
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(K)no(w)here
by Wilderness
November 4, 2008
The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.
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Regard The End
by Willard Grant Conspiracy
February 17, 2004
The Americana collective founded and led by fronted by Robert Fisher returns with a fifth LP. Co-founder/guitarist Paul Austin is no longer a full-time band member, but he appears on some tracks, as do Kristin Hersh, Chris Eckmen (The Walkabouts) and a variety of other guests.
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Where The Humans Eat
by Willy Mason
October 12, 2004
The Martha's Vineyard native recorded this debut LP of intelligent, folky rock when he was 19.
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If The Ocean Gets Rough
by Willy Mason
March 20, 2007
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album.
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The Emotional Rescue LP
by Windsor For The Derby
June 25, 2002
The Austin band's fourth LP represents a new direction for the group (which features Dan Matz and Jason McNeely and a handful of rotating contributors) toward more delicate and intricate compositions. In addition, a new emphasis on vocals makes this the band's most accessible release to date.
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We Fight Til Death
by Windsor For The Derby
August 17, 2004
The now Philadelphia-based band's fifth album in its ten-year history marks its debut for Secretly Canadian. What's not so secret is that the disc was produced by Dan Burton (Early Day Miners).
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Giving Up The Ghost
by Windsor For The Derby
August 16, 2005
The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'
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Witch
by Witch
March 7, 2006
This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.
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Vessels
by Wolf & Cub
March 6, 2007
The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.
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Burned Mind
by Wolf Eyes
September 28, 2004
Their first Sub Pop release finds the noisy Detroit band as a threesome, with founder Nate Young joined (as he has been since 2000) by Aaron Dilloway and John Olson.
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Human Animal
by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
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Apologies To The Queen Mary
by Wolf Parade
September 27, 2005
The Montreal band's Sub Pop debut was co-produced by Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock.
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At Mount Zoomer
by Wolf Parade
June 17, 2008
The Montreal quartet recorded its sophomore album at Arcade Fire's church studio.
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Tidings
by Wolf People
February 23, 2010
The first album released by Jagjaguwar for the London-based band features recordings made between 2005 and 2007.
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Women
by Women
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen.
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Magnolia
by Wooden Birds
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the new band led by Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set.
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Dos
by Wooden Shjips
April 14, 2009
The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.
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Treasury Library Canada
by Woodpigeon
February 3, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.
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Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
by Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
September 15, 2008
British Wreckless Eric teams up with American Amy Rigby on their first album as a married couple.
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The Knot
by Wye Oak
July 21, 2009
This is the second album for the Baltimore duo formally known as Monarch.
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Fabulous Muscles
by Xiu Xiu
February 17, 2004
This is the third full-length album for the challenging, intensely personal Bay Area post-punk outfit led by Jamie Stewart.
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La Foret
by Xiu Xiu
July 12, 2005
The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four.
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The Air Force
by Xiu Xiu
September 12, 2006
Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.
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