Album Releases by Genre
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Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow
by Jonathan Richman
October 9, 2001
Former Modern Lover Jonathan Richman has been recording steadily for over 25 years, although he recently gained some new adherents with his work on the "There's Something About Mary" soundtrack.
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Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love
by Jonathan Richman
June 22, 2004
This is the first album in three years for the now 50-something Richman.
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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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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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Entomology
by Josef K
November 21, 2006
The short-lived early 1980s Scottish band (who, like followers Orange Juice, are a strong influence on present-day bands such as Franz Ferdinand) are celebrated in a 22-track compilation that includes their singles for Postcard, cuts from their only two LPs, and recordings from a session for John Peel.
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Redemption's Son
by Joseph Arthur
November 26, 2002
The only "rock" act signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World label, Akron, Ohio native Joseph Arthur returns with his third album.
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Our Shadows Will Remain
by Joseph Arthur
October 12, 2004
The singer-songwriter recorded this fourth LP in New Orleans.
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Nuclear Daydream
by Joseph Arthur
September 19, 2006
The singer-songwriter's fifth studio album is the first for his new record label, Lonely Astronaut.
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Let's Just Be
by Joseph Arthur
April 17, 2007
This is the singer-songwriter's first album with new backing band The Lonely Astronauts.
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The Animal Years
by Josh Ritter
April 11, 2006
Brian Deck (Modest Mouse) produced the Idaho singer-songwriter's fourth album and major-label debut.
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Nashville
by Josh Rouse
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter follows his acclaimed effort '1972' with another album produced by Brad Jones. Don't be fooled by the title: it's not a country album, but rather, a farewell to the city Rouse has called home for the past decade (before moving to Spain).
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Subtitulo
by Josh Rouse
March 21, 2006
The Nebraskan singer-songwriter recorded this seventh album in his new home of Spain.
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Tres Cosas
by Juana Molina
May 4, 2004
'Three Things' marks the third disc for Argentina's Juana Molina, who gained fame in her native country as a sitcom star before venturing into the realm of indietronica (where she draws comparisons to Beth Orton and Lisa Germano).
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Son
by Juana Molina
June 6, 2006
The acclaimed Argentinean artist returns with her fourth album of moody, electronica-infused indie-folk.
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Un Dia
by Juana Molina
October 7, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Argentinean artist.
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Phrazes For The Young
by Julian Casablancas
November 3, 2009
This is the solo debut for the Strokes lead singer.
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In Exile Deo
by Juliana Hatfield
May 18, 2004
Hatfield's fourth solo disc (and first since 2000) finds her working with producers and engineers David Way (Pink, Madonna), David Leonard (Avril Lavigne, Prince) and Dave Cook (Nick Cave).
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Made In China
by Juliana Hatfield
August 9, 2005
The rocker's latest solo record is the first for her new label, Ye Olde Records.
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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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Florine [EP]
by Julianna Barwick
December 2, 2009
The second EP for the singer was inspired by music she heard in church.
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Woke Myself Up
by Julie Doiron
January 23, 2007
Although still a solo album, 'Woke Myself Up' finds the singer-songwriter backed by her former bandmates in the Canadian group Eric's Trip for the first time in a decade.
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I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day
by Julie Doiron
March 10, 2009
The Canadian singer's latest solo album was produced by ex-Eric's Trip bandmate Rick White.
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Last Exit
by Junior Boys
September 21, 2004
This is the first full-length release from the hard-to-pin down Canadian synth-pop trio led by Jeremy Greenspan.
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Begone Dull Care
by Junior Boys
April 7, 2009
The third album fof the electronic duo from Canada.
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D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat
by Junior Senior
August 5, 2003
This party album from the Danish band Junior Senior has garnered attention throughout Europe with its mix of garage rock, pop and disco.
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Hey Hey My My Yo Yo
by Junior Senior
August 14, 2007
The Danish duo return with their second album.
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Atlantis: Hymns For Disco
by k-os
February 20, 2007
Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.
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Employment
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 15, 2005
Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.
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Yours Truly, Angry Mob
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 27, 2007
Stephen Street produced the British band's second album, which follows their acclaimed 2005 debut 'Employment.'
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March Forth
by KaiserCartel
June 10, 2008
The debut album for the New York duo.
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band red
by KaitO
May 20, 2003
This is the sophomore disc for the Norwich, England rock band (led by excitable vocalist Nikki Colk) who at times recall a harder-rocking Electrelane or a UK version of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
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Dreaming Of Revenge
by Kaki King
March 11, 2008
The fourth album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer and guitarist was produced by Malcolm Burn.
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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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Where The Wild Things Are [OST]
by Karen O And The Kids
September 29, 2009
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and several of her musician friends compose the soundtrack to Spike Jonze's adaptation of the children's book, Where The Wild Things Are.
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Kasabian
by Kasabian
March 8, 2005
Named after Charles Manson's getaway driver, the British quartet Kasabian drew comparisons to The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and Primal Scream with this debut LP.
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Empire
by Kasabian
September 19, 2006
'Empire' marks the second release for the English dance-rock band.
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West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
by Kasabian
June 9, 2009
The third studio album for the British band was produced by Dan the Automator.
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Below The Branches
by Kelley Stoltz
February 7, 2006
The San Francisco-based psych-rock solo artist returns with a third full-length.
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Circular Sounds
by Kelley Stoltz
February 5, 2008
The San Francisco-based singer releases his latest album on the Sub Pop label.
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Soft Commands
by Ken Stringfellow
July 13, 2004
This solo disc from the Posies member features guest appearances from Jill Sobule and members of Velocity Girl, Oranger and the Posies.
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Make Sure They See My Face
by Kenna
October 16, 2007
Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.
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You & Me
by Kevin Barker
January 19, 2010
The debut solo album for Vetiver's guitarist under his name features Joanna Newsom, Eric Johnson, Pat Sansone, and fellow Vetiver band member Otto Hauser as guest musicians.
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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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The Exchange Session Vol. 1
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 7, 2006
This is the first of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
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The Exchange Session Vol. 2
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
June 6, 2006
This is the second of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
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Tongues
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 20, 2007
This third collaboration between jazz drummer Reid and Four Tet's Hebden was again recorded live, without any edits or overdubs.
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NYC
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
November 18, 2008
Four Tet's Kieren Hebden and drummer Steve Reid team up for the fourth time on this album about New York City.
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Hidden Vagenda
by Kimya Dawson
October 5, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer.
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Remember That I Love You
by Kimya Dawson
May 9, 2006
This is the fifth solo album of anti-folk ditties for the former Moldy Peaches member.
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Alphabutt
by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
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Black Gold
by King Biscuit Time
May 15, 2006
'Black Gold' marks the first (and likely only) full-length release for the new project from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason.
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Quiet Is The New Loud
by Kings of Convenience
March 6, 2001
This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).
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Riot On An Empty Street
by Kings of Convenience
July 27, 2004
The Norway-based indie-folk duo of Erlend Øye and Erik Glambek Bøe reunite for a third album, following some detours by Øye into more electronic-based music.
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Declaration Of Dependence
by Kings of Convenience
October 20, 2009
The third album for the Norwegian rock duo is its first since 2004's "Riot On An Empty Street."
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
by Kings of Leon
February 22, 2005
Ethan Johns produced this sophomore album for southern rockers and brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and Matthew Followill. (OK, so Matthew is only a cousin, but he was still allowed to join the band.)
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Because Of The Times
by Kings of Leon
April 3, 2007
The Brothers Followill reunite with producers Ethan Johns and Angelo Petraglia for their first album in over two years.
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Atlas
by Kinky
December 2, 2003
The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.
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Airs Above Your Station
by Kinski
January 21, 2003
The Seattle-based experimental space-rock outfit returns with their sophomore LP, following their 2001 debut 'Be Gentle With the Warm Turtle.'
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Don't Climb On And Take The Holy Water
by Kinski
May 4, 2004
Leaving Sub Pop behind for a different Northwest label (Strange Attractors), the Seattle band returns with a collection of new studio recordings, rehearsal sessions, and a 30-minute live track.
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Alpine Static
by Kinski
July 12, 2005
The Seattle instrumental quartet is back with a second Sub Pop release.
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Myths Of The Near Future
by Klaxons
March 27, 2007
'Myths' marks the debut for the fun-loving dance-rock (or as the band themselves call it, "new rave") four-piece from Brighton, England.
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Out My Window
by Koushik
September 30, 2008
This is the debut album for the Candian producer/DJ.
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Sunny Border Blue
by Kristin Hersh
March 6, 2001
Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.
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The Grotto
by Kristin Hersh
March 4, 2003
Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).
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Childish Prodigy
by Kurt Vile
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.
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In The Afternoon
by L'Altra
April 2, 2002
The third and final album by the current lineup of this Chicago-based indie band (band member and Aesthetics label head Ken Dyber is leaving the group) includes 10 new tracks, featuring the alternating male/female vocals of Joseph Costa and Lindsay Anderson alongside the band's moody, haunting sound.
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Different Days
by L'Altra
January 25, 2005
The moody Chicago group is down to two remaining members (Lindsay Anderson and Joseph Costa) on this third album.
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Dip
by L. Pierre
February 6, 2007
L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.
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Fixed::Context [EP]
by Labradford
February 20, 2001
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Dusk
by Ladyfinger (ne)
February 3, 2009
The second album for the Omaha, Nebraska indie-rock band, who previously toured without the (ne) on their name.
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Shots
by Ladyhawk
March 4, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian indie rock quartet from Vancouver.
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Ladyhawke
by Ladyhawke
September 22, 2008
The debut album for the New Zealander Pip Brown.
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604
by Ladytron
February 13, 2001
Britpop, New Wave, and Kraftwerk-style electronica come together in the debut full-length from Britain's Ladytron (named after a song from Roxy Music's debut album). The album repeats three of the songs from 2000's "Commodore Rock" EP (including the ever-catchy "Playgirl") and adds 12 new tracks plus the 1999 single "He Took Her To A Movie."
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Light & Magic
by Ladytron
September 17, 2002
The cosmopolitan electroclash foursome returns with a follow-up to their well-received 2001 debut, '604.'
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Witching Hour
by Ladytron
October 4, 2005
Jim Abbiss (Kasabian) produced this third album for the UK band, which finds them expanding slightly away their electroclash sound.
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Good Looking Blues
by Laika
April 18, 2000
The third release from the trip-hop/indie/rock/electronic/jazz/pop band named after the first dog in outer space.
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Wherever I Am I Am What Is Missing
by Laika
October 21, 2003
The London, England band's fourth LP finds them stripping away some of the layers (and extra musicians) found on previous outings for a more organic trip-hop approach.
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Not Them, You
by Lake Trout
September 13, 2005
Dave Fridmann produced the Baltimore jam band's latest.
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Our Inventions
by Lali Puna
April 27, 2010
The electro-pop group, which also includes Notwist's Markus Acher, releases its fourth full-length studio album.
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Between Darkness & Wonder
by Lamb
February 24, 2004
The English trip-hop outfit led by vocalist Louise Robinson (nee Rhodes) and producer Andy Barlow return for a fourth album.
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Nixon
by Lambchop
February 8, 2000
The 13-piece outfit from Nashville (that isn't a country band) returns with a concept album about the former president (that really isn't about the former president). It's one of those things that you have to hear to understand.
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Is A Woman
by Lambchop
February 19, 2002
Kurt Wagner & co. return for the band's sixth album, which is a more stripped-down affair than their previous effort, 'Nixon.'
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Aw C'Mon
by Lambchop
February 17, 2004
Recorded at the same time and released on the same day, 'Aw C'Mon' and 'No, You C'Mon' are actually intended as separate albums, rather than two parts of a double album. The Nashville String Machine lends strings to each.
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No, You C'Mon
by Lambchop
February 17, 2004
Recorded at the same time and released on the same day, 'Aw, C'Mon' and 'No, You C'Mon' are actually intended as separate albums, rather than two parts of a double album. The Nashville String Machine lends strings to each.
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Damaged
by Lambchop
August 22, 2006
This is the tenth album for the very large Nashville band led by Kurt Wagner.
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Some Are Lakes
by Land of Talk
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal trio was produced by Justin Vernon.
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Humming By The Flowered Vine
by Laura Cantrell
June 21, 2005
Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut.
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Year Of Meteors
by Laura Veirs
August 23, 2005
This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter.
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Saltbreakers
by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
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July Flame
by Laura Veirs
January 12, 2010
The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.
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Chant Darling
by Lawrence Arabia
January 4, 2010
This is the second album for New Zealand's James Milne as Lawrence Arabia, who previously was a touring musician with Okkervil River.
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LCD Soundsystem
by LCD Soundsystem
February 15, 2005
Hipsters, rejoice! James Murphy, one-half of the in-demand indie-rock production duo The DFA (The Rapture, et al), finally makes his full-length debut as an artist as LCD Soundsystem.
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Sound Of Silver
by LCD Soundsystem
March 20, 2007
Dance-punk producer (and one-half of The DFA) James Murphy returns with his second LCD Soundsytem album.
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This Is Happening
by LCD Soundsystem
May 18, 2010
The third album for the dance-rock band is reportedly James Murphy's last as LCD Soundsystem.
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Family
by Le Loup
September 22, 2009
This is the second album for the indie rock band formed in Washington D.C.
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![From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/b9a8dbbdbb2fb3d97d569ab0d1f03117-98.jpg)
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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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Feminist Sweepstakes
by Le Tigre
October 16, 2001
Kathleen Hanna (also of Bikini Kill) returns for her second album with Le Tigre, the follow-up to the band's well-received 1999 debut.
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This Island
by Le Tigre
October 19, 2004
The trio make the jump to a major label with 'This Island,' which features a cover of the Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited."
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Breathe
by Leaves
September 23, 2003
This debut album for the Icelandic band (who draw more comparisons to Coldplay than to their countrymates Sigur Ros) was released in the UK in 2002 to some acclaim, prompting a major label deal with DreamWorks and a U.S. rerelease in 2003.
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Go Forth
by Les Savy Fav
October 2, 2001
This is the third full-length album from the Brooklyn-based art-school indie rockers.
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