Album Releases by Genre
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Wonderful Rainbow
by Lightning Bolt
March 4, 2003
No, it's not *that* kind of drum'n'bass album. Instead, Rhode Island's Lightning Bolt literally consists of just two instrumentalists on drum and bass, and together the pair generate an experimental sonic fury on this, their second full-length.
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Hypermagic Mountain
by Lightning Bolt
October 18, 2005
The abrasive bass/drums duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendal return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Wonderful Rainbow.'
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Earthly Delights
by Lightning Bolt
October 27, 2009
This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island.
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Infinite Light
by Lightning Dust
August 4, 2009
This is the second album for Black Mountain's Amber Webber and Joshua Wells.
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Rites
by Lights
July 21, 2009
This is the second album for the Brooklyn-based indie rock group.
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Falling Off The Lavender Bridge
by Lightspeed Champion
February 5, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Test Icicles member was produced by Mike Mogis.
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Alright, Still
by Lily Allen
January 30, 2007
This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.
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It's Not Me, It's You
by Lily Allen
February 10, 2009
The follow-up to her 2007 debut album was produced by Greg Kurstin.
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Precollection
by Lilys
May 20, 2003
The first album in four years for Kurt Heasley and his band continues his fixation with all things British.
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Everything Wrong Is Imaginary
by Lilys
February 21, 2006
Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.
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Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water
by Limp Bizkit
October 17, 2000
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Results May Vary
by Limp Bizkit
September 23, 2003
The critics were not kind to this follow-up to 'Chocolate Starfish...,' which sees the band with a new guitarist (who won the slot in a competition held at various Guitar Centers!) replacing the departed Wes Borland.
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Fashionably Late
by Linda Thompson
July 30, 2002
Talk about apt titles. The British folk legend's first album in a whopping 17 years features 10 new songs recorded mainly with her son, Teddy Thompson, and numerous guests such as Rufus Wainwright, Van Dyke Parks, and ex-husband and recording partner Richard Thompson.
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A Little More Personal (Raw)
by Lindsay Lohan
December 6, 2005
The actress' second album rocks a bit more than her first, and includes covers of songs by Cheap Trick and Stevie Nicks.
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Under The Skin
by Lindsey Buckingham
October 3, 2006
The Fleetwood Mac guitarist's first solo outing in over a dozen years features bandmates Mick Fleetwood and John McVie on two tracks of a largely acoustic set.
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Gift Of Screws
by Lindsey Buckingham
September 16, 2008
Rob Cavallo coproduced two tracks on the fifth solo album for the ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist.
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Reanimation
by Linkin Park
July 30, 2002
Not quite the next Linkin Park album, 'Reanimation' is instead a remix of their entire debut album, 'Hybrid Theory' (actually, a remix of the Japanese version, which contained extra tracks). The 19 songs here have been reinvented by an array of alternative and hip hop musicians and producers, including members of Korn, Jurassic 5, Orgy, and Staind, and given cryptic new titles such as "Rnw@y" and "My{Dsmbr." (You'd think with all the money they're making they could at least buy a vowel.)
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Meteora
by Linkin Park
March 25, 2003
This long-awaited follow-up to 2000's 'Hybrid Theory' contains 12 new tracks co-produced by Don Gilmore.
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Minutes To Midnight
by Linkin Park
May 15, 2007
Rick Rubin co-produced the band's third album, which is the result of over a year spent in the studio and represents a move away from their established rap-rock sound.
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Renaissance
by Lionel Richie
March 20, 2001
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Lullaby For Liquid Pig
by Lisa Germano
April 15, 2003
After a five-year break from the music business, Lisa Germano returns with a new record deal and a new album, hoping to regain the cult following she developed through a series of critically-lauded releases for 4AD in the 1990s.
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In The Maybe World
by Lisa Germano
July 18, 2006
Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.
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Immortal Memory
by Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Cassidy
January 20, 2004
Known for her work as half of the 4AD group Dead Can Dance, as well as more recent efforts scoring such films as Gladiator and Whale Rider, Lisa Gerrard here unites with Irish classical composer Patrick Cassidy for ten new tracks, including songs sung in Aramaic, Latin and Gaelic.
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Sea Sew
by Lisa Hannigan
February 3, 2009
The debut solo album for the Irish singer, who has provided vocals on several of Damien Rice's albums.
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Cake & Pie
by Lisa Loeb
February 26, 2002
The singer-songwriter's third album (which comes a full five years after her second, 1997's 'Firecracker') features 12 new tracks, including "We Could Still Belong Together" from the "Legally Blonde" soundtrack.
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Now What
by Lisa Marie Presley
April 5, 2005
The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."
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Why You Runnin' [EP]
by Lissie
November 10, 2009
The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.
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Atomic
by Lit
October 16, 2001
Orange County, CA alternative rockers Lit scored MTV airplay with 1999's major-label debut 'A Place in the Sun.'
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We Are Little Barrie
by Little Barrie
June 28, 2005
The London-based rock trio make their full-length debut with this disc, produced by Edwyn Collins.
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Stand Your Ground
by Little Barrie
January 29, 2007
Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.
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Hands
by Little Boots
March 2, 2010
The debut album for the singer-songwriter was produced with Greg Kurstin and Joe Goddard.
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Little Joy
by Little Joy
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the rock band headed up by The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti and Rodrigo Amarante.
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V
by Live
September 18, 2001
The fifth album for Pennsylvania alt-rockers features a guest appearance from Tricky. "Forever May Not Be Long Enough," the theme song from this summer's "The Mummy Returns," also appears on the album.
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Birds Of Pray
by Live
May 20, 2003
Ed Kowalczyk & co. return for their sixth album, produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate).
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Songs From Black Mountain
by Live
June 6, 2006
Going on 15 years of recording, the once-popular Ed Kowalczyk & co. return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Birds Of Pray.'
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The Chair In The Doorway
by Living Colour
September 15, 2009
The New York band returns after five years to release its fifth album.
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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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Habeas Corpus
by Living Things
February 17, 2009
This is the second album on the Jive label for the rock quartet from St. Louis.
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Somebody's Miracle
by Liz Phair
October 4, 2005
After the critical lashing for her previous pop-oriented album, the singer-songwriter enlisted John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer) to produce this follow-up set.
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The Negatives
by Lloyd Cole
April 3, 2001
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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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Gorilla Manor
by Local Natives
February 16, 2010
The Los Angeles band's debut album is the latest to incorporate afropop to its sound.
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Schoozzzmmii
by Lone Pigeon
April 6, 2004
This is the second solo release for English singer-songwriter Gordon Anderson, who was a member of the original Beta Band lineup (and author of several of their hits including "Dry The Rain"). He tends to get labeled an "eccentric" by the music press, with frequent Syd Barrett comparisons.
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Loney, Noir
by Loney, Dear
February 6, 2007
Sweden multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen (aka Loney, Dear) makes his American debut with this re-release of his fourth album.
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Dear John
by Loney, Dear
January 27, 2009
The latest album for Sweden's Emil Svanangen is his first on the Polyvinyl label.
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Strangest Things
by Longwave
March 18, 2003
'Strangest Things' is the second album, and first for a major label, for Longwave, who got their big break opening for fellow New Yorkers the Strokes (although their sound veers much closer to that of 80s-influenced Interpol than the neo-garage of the Strokes). Dave Fridmann produces.
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There's A Fire
by Longwave
June 28, 2005
John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz.
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Secrets Are Sinister
by Longwave
November 11, 2008
The fourth album for the New York indie-pop band was produced with Peter Katis and Dave Fridmann.
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The Geometrid
by Looper
May 9, 2000
The second album from the band founded by Stuart David of Belle and Sebastian.
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Loose Fur
by Loose Fur
January 28, 2003
This six-track disc is a collaboration between Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, drummer Glenn Kotche, and Jim O'Rourke (known for both his acclaimed recent solo albums and work with Wilco and Sonic Youth).
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Born Again In The USA
by Loose Fur
March 21, 2006
This is the second album from the trio of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Glenn Kotche and Jim O'Rourke.
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Hold On Now, Youngster
by Los Campesinos!
April 1, 2008
The debut album for the Cardiff, Wales-based indie rock band was produced by David Newfeld.
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We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed
by Los Campesinos!
November 25, 2008
The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks.
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Romance Is Boring
by Los Campesinos!
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.
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Hello Sadness
by Los Campesinos!
November 15, 2011
Recorded in Girona, Spain, with producer John Goodmason, the latest album for the Welsh band led by Gareth Campesinos expands on its pop sounds.
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The Ride
by Los Lobos
May 4, 2004
The Los Angeles band celebrates 30 years in the music business with this 12th studio recording, the first the band has self-produced. Guests include Café Tacuba, Dave Alvin, Tom Waits, Ruben Blades and Elvis Costello.
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The Town And The City
by Los Lobos
September 12, 2006
The follow-up to 2004's 'The Ride' is a timely 13-track song cycle about American immigration.
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Forgiven
by Los Lonely Boys
July 1, 2008
The third album for the rock trio from Texas was produced by Steve Jordan.
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Start Something
by Lostprophets
February 3, 2004
This is the second album for the nu-metal band out of Wales.
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Liberation Transmission
by Lostprophets
June 27, 2006
This is the third album for the hard-rocking Welsh band.
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The Betrayed
by Lostprophets
January 18, 2010
The Welsh rock band recorded its first album for Sony in Los Angeles, and it is the last for drummer Ilan Rubin, who left to join Nine Inch Nails.
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The Floodlight Collective
by Lotus Plaza
March 24, 2009
The solo debut album of Deerhunter's Lockett Pundt.
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Emoh
by Lou Barlow
January 25, 2005
Although the former Folk Implosion and Sebadoh member has recorded solo discs before under the name Sentridoh, 'Emoh' marks his first release under his own name. It includes six home-recorded tracks as well as eight new studio cuts recorded with producers Mark Nevers, Josh Schwartz and Wally Gagel.
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Goodnight Unknown
by Lou Barlow
October 6, 2009
The Dinosaur Jr and Sebadoh band member returns to release his latest solo album produced by Andrew Murdock.
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Ecstasy
by Lou Reed
April 4, 2000
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The Raven
by Lou Reed
January 28, 2003
Available in two different versions, the latest from Lou Reed is based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe. The 2-CD set includes tracks with readings of Poe by various actors (such as Willem Dafoe, Steve Buscemi and Amanda Plummer), backed by Reed, while the single-disc set pulls only the more song-oriented pieces from the longer version. Hal Willner produces.
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Animal Serenade
by Lou Reed
March 23, 2004
Recorded live at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater in 2003, this 2-disc set finds Reed supported by a small (drummerless) band on material culled from his recent disc 'The Raven' as well as older albums from his 35-plus-year career (including Velvet Underground tunes "Venus In Furs," "Candy Says," and "Heroin").
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Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live]
by Lou Reed
November 4, 2008
The live album features Reed, for the first time in 30 years, singing songs from "Berlin" at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York over five nights in December 2006.
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The Best Little Secrets Are Kept
by Louis XIV
March 22, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the bawdy San Diego, Calif. rock outfit led by Jason Hill and Brian Karscig.
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Slick Dogs And Ponies
by Louis XIV
January 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the quartet from San Diego.
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Laughter's Fifth
by Love As Laughter
April 26, 2005
Yes, this is indeed the fifth full-length for the band led by Sam Jayne.
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Holy
by Love As Laughter
June 24, 2008
The latest release for the indie band led by ex-Lync member Sam Jayne is its first on Isaac Brock's label.
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A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night
by Love Is All
November 11, 2008
The Swedish indie-rock band releases its sophomore album.
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Two Thousand And Ten Injuries
by Love Is All
March 23, 2010
The third album for the Swedish indie rock band is the first with Polyvinyl.
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OCD Go Go Go Girls
by Lovvers
August 10, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the British punk rock band.
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Things We Lost In The Fire
by Low
February 6, 2001
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Trust
by Low
September 24, 2002
The Duluth, MN indie band, known for their slow, sparse sound and vocal harmonies of husband and wife guitarist Alan Sparhawk and drummer Mimi Parker, scored their biggest critical success yet with 2001's 'Things We Lost In The Fire.' This follow-up features 13 new songs (many of which have been debuted live on recent tours) mixed by Tschad Blake.
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A Lifetime Of Temporary Relief
by Low
July 20, 2004
This three-disc box set, subtitled "10 Years of B-Sides and Rarities," is just that, collecting 56 tracks from the Duluth, MN slowcore trio. Also included in the set is a 32-page booklet and a DVD with videos, concert footage and documentaries.
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The Great Destroyer
by Low
January 25, 2005
The trio's seventh album (their first for Sub Pop) features production work from Dave Fridmann and an atypically energetic sound.
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Drums And Guns
by Low
March 20, 2007
The slowcore trio (including new bassist Matt Livingston) reunites with producer Dave Fridmann.
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1372 Overton Park
by Lucero
October 6, 2009
The rock band from Tennessee releases their first album on the Universal Republic label.
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Essence
by Lucinda Williams
June 5, 2001
Although Lucinda Williams' recording career began in 1979, this is just her sixth full-length release, following 1998's well-received 'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.' 'Essence' features 11 new trackes penned by Williams and co-produced by Charlie Sexton and Bo Ramsey.
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World Without Tears
by Lucinda Williams
April 8, 2003
Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.'
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Live @ The Fillmore
by Lucinda Williams
May 10, 2005
This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.
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West
by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
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World's Gone Wrong
by Lucinda Williams
January 23, 2026
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams features guest appearances by Norah Jones, Brittney Spencer and Mavis Staples.
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Live!
by Luna
February 6, 2001
Luna's first live recording compiles performances from New York's Knitting Factory and Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, including the band's final show with bassist Justin Harwood and one of its first with Harwood's replacement Britta Phillips. The disc includes songs from each of Luna's five studio albums, as well as one track ("4th of July") from frontman Dean Wareham's previous band, Galaxie 500.
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Romantica
by Luna
April 23, 2002
Luna's sixth studio album is their first on new label Jetset, and also their first (aside from Luna Live!) to feature Brita Phillips on bass (replacing Justin Harwood, and leaving Dean Wareham as the sole founding member remaining). The all-star production team of Gene Holder and Dave Fridmann were behind the boards for these 12 new tracks.
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Close Cover Before Striking [EP]
by Luna
October 8, 2002
This seven-track EP recorded during the sessions for 'Romantica' includes covers of the Rolling Stones' "Waiting On A Friend" and Kraftwerk's "Neon Lights," as well as five new songs and videos for "Lovedust" and "1995."
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Rendezvous
by Luna
October 26, 2004
Bryce Goggin (Phish, Pavement) produced this final album for Dean Wareham & co., who have since announced their intent to disband. It includes a new version of the song "Astronaut" from the 2003 EP 'Close Cover Before Striking.'
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The Carnivorous Lunar Activities Of Lupine Howl
by Lupine Howl
August 21, 2001
Featuring former members of Spiritualized (who were fired by Jason Pierce before the recording sessions for 'Let It Come Down'), Lupine Howl offers up nine tracks on this debut album, including previously-released singles "Vaporizer" and "125."
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The Bar At The End Of The World
by Lupine Howl
February 4, 2003
This is the second LP for the band that was once Spiritualized--that is, before Jason Pierce fired them and hired a new Spiritualized.
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Youth Novels
by Lykke Li
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the Swedish singer was produced by Bjorn Yttling.
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Transfiguration Of Vincent
by M. Ward
March 18, 2003
A former member of the San Luis Obispo, Calif. trio Rodriguez, singer-songwriter M. Ward gained a bit of a following while supporting Bright Eyes on tour in 2002, and has drawn comparisons to Giant Sand, Tom Waits, and Grandaddy. This is his third solo release.
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Transistor Radio
by M. Ward
February 22, 2005
The Portland, Ore. singer-songwriter's fourth album includes contributions from members of Rilo Kiley, My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists and Giant Sand.
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Post-War
by M. Ward
August 22, 2006
The singer-songwriter's fifth release finds him backed for the first time by a full band, which includes Rachel Blumberg (The Decemberists) and Jordan Hudson (The Thermals). Neko Case and My Morning Jacket's Jim James guest.
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Hold Time
by M. Ward
February 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel.
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Saturdays=Youth
by M83
April 15, 2008
The fifth album for the French electronic group led by Anthony Gonzalez was produced with Ken Thomas and Ewan Pearson.
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Forget Tomorrow
by Macha
August 3, 2004
You wouldn't know it from their album covers, or their music, but this indie-rock four-piece hails from Athens, Georgia, not Tokyo. 'Tomorrow' is their third full-length and first in five years (four, if you include their collaboration with Bedhead).
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The Liberty Of Norton Folgate
by Madness
September 29, 2009
Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley return to produce the band's first album of new music since 1999.
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