Album Releases by Genre
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More Adventurous
by Rilo Kiley
August 17, 2004
The Los Angeles indie-rockers make their major label debut with 'More Adventurous.' In the two years since their previous outing together, the band's Jenny Lewis contributed vocals to the debut from the Postal Service, while Blake Sennett and Jason Boesel released an album from their own side project, The Elected.
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Under the Blacklight
by Rilo Kiley
August 21, 2007
After dabbling in solo projects, the band regroups for its fourth album, produced by Jason Lader.
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Liverpool 8
by Ringo Starr
January 15, 2008
Ringo returns to Capitol Records to work with long-time producer Mark Hudson. But after a falling out, David A. Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, ends up finishing the record.
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Y Not
by Ringo Starr
January 12, 2010
The latest solo album for the Beatles drummer features Paul McCartney on the track "Walk With You," as well as guest vocals from Joss Stone, Ben Harper, and Richard Marx.
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Appeal To Reason
by Rise Against
October 7, 2008
The fifth full-length album for the Chicago punk rock band was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
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Underneath The Owl
by Riverboat Gamblers
March 10, 2009
The Texas punk-rock band releases its latest album.
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Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo
by Rivers Cuomo
December 18, 2007
The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.
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Alone II: The Home Recordings
by Rivers Cuomo
November 25, 2008
The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.
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The Third Hand
by RJD2
March 6, 2007
The hip-hop producer attempts a "pop" album for the first time on this third release, utilizing all live instrumentation and even singing on almost all of the tracks.
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Living Well
by Rob Crow
January 23, 2007
This is the fourth solo album for the Pinback frontman.
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Something To Be
by Rob Thomas
April 19, 2005
The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.
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Cradlesong
by Rob Thomas
June 30, 2009
The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic.
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Hellbilly Deluxe II
by Rob Zombie
February 2, 2010
Produced by Zombie himself, Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is a follow-up to his 1998 debut solo effort called Hellbilly Deluxe.
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Tree City
by Robbers On High Street
February 22, 2005
This debut LP for the New York quartet has drawn numerous comparisons to Spoon.
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Grand Animals
by Robbers On High Street
July 24, 2007
The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.
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Sing When You're Winning
by Robbie Williams
October 3, 2000
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Escapology
by Robbie Williams
April 1, 2003
UK pop star Robbie Williams follows the success of Sing When You're Winning with this, his fifth and most adult-sounding LP.
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Intensive Care
by Robbie Williams
October 24, 2005
The British singer's latest was produced by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy.
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Rudebox
by Robbie Williams
October 23, 2006
William Orbit, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen and the Pet Shop Boys are among the collaborators on Williams' eclectic seventh studio disc, which finds him experimenting (never a good sign) with electronica and even hip-hop.
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Reality Killed The Video Star
by Robbie Williams
November 17, 2009
The former Take That singer releases his latest solo album produced by Trevor Horn.
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The Evangelist
by Robert Forster
April 29, 2008
Robert Forster's first album in 11 years also features songs written by his now-deceased Go-Between partner.
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Dreamland
by Robert Plant
July 16, 2002
The former Led Zeppelin singer's first solo album in nearly 10 years is a mix of originals and covers, including Bob Dylan's "One More Cup of Coffee" (also recently covered by the White Stripes) and Tim Buckley's "Win My Train Fare Home."
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Mighty Rearranger
by Robert Plant
May 10, 2005
The Led Zeppelin singer's first full solo album of original songs in a dozen years finds him backed (as on 2002's 'Dreamland') by The Strange Sensation.
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From A Compound Eye
by Robert Pollard
January 24, 2006
The first post-GBV solo outing for the prolific Pollard was produced by Todd Tobias.
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Normal Happiness
by Robert Pollard
October 10, 2006
Many of the songs on the former Guided By Voices leader's second solo set of the year originated in tracks recorded for the soundtrack to the Steven Soderbergh film "Bubble."
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Robert Pollard Is Off To Business
by Robert Pollard
June 10, 2008
The ex-Guided By Voices singer releases his latest solo outing on his own label.
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The Crawling Distance
by Robert Pollard
January 20, 2009
The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.
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Elephant Jokes
by Robert Pollard
August 11, 2009
The 22-track album is the second album released in 2009 for the former Guided By Voices singer.
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Comicopera
by Robert Wyatt
October 9, 2007
The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests.
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Imperial
by Robin Guthrie
May 6, 2003
'Imperial' marks the first-ever solo release for the Cocteau Twins' guitarist (who also runs record label Bella Union, works as a record producer, and is one-half of the band Violet Indiana). This ten-track instrumental disc sounds a lot like his work with that earlier band.
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Continental
by Robin Guthrie
May 16, 2006
'Continental' is the second solo album for the former Cocteau Twins guitarist.
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Robyn
by Robyn
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Swedish singer was released in 2005 in her native Sweden.
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Spooked
by Robyn Hitchcock
October 5, 2004
Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings.
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Ole! Tarantula
by Robyn Hitchcock
October 3, 2006
The veteran musician is backed by REM and/or Minus 5 members Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, and Bill Rieflin (together, the Venus 3) on his first release since 2004's 'Spooked.'
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Goodnight Oslo
by Robyn Hitchcock
February 17, 2009
The second album Robyn Hitchcock has recorded with The Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, & Bill Rieflin) features a track used in the film Rachel Getting Married.
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Propellor Time
by Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3
April 6, 2010
The third album credited with The Venus 3 was originally recorded in 2006 and features contributions from such artists as Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, The Smiths' Johnny Marr, and Nick Lowe.
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Group Sounds
by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
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Makers
by Rocky Votolato
January 24, 2006
This is the fourth solo album for the former Waxwing member.
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The Brag And Cuss
by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
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Human
by Rod Stewart
February 6, 2001
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11:11
by Rodrigo y Gabriela
September 8, 2009
The second album for the duo was produced by the two artists with John Leckie coproducing one song.
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In The Flesh
by Roger Waters
December 5, 2000
Live album featuring Waters' solo material and numberous Pink Floyd tracks.
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Amused to Death [Reissue]
by Roger Waters
July 24, 2015
The remixed and remastered reissue of the 1992 solo release from the Pink Floyd founding member included guest appearances from Jeff Beck, Rita Coolidge, Don Henley, Randy Jackson, Toto‘s Steve Lukather, and Jeff Porcaro.
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Out Of The Shadow
by Rogue Wave
July 13, 2004
Originally self-released by the band in 2003, this debut album for Rogue Wave (basically just namesake Zach Rogue, plus additional musicians on some songs) was remastered and re-released by Sub Pop in 2004.
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Descended Like Vultures
by Rogue Wave
October 25, 2005
Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.
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Asleep At Heaven's Gate
by Rogue Wave
September 18, 2007
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Permalight
by Rogue Wave
March 2, 2010
Formed in Oakland, California by Zach Schwartz, the indie rock band releases its fourth full-length album and its first with Cameron Jasper who replaced Patrick Abernethy (who took over for Evan Farrell when he left the band in 2007) on bass.
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True Love Cast Out All Evil
by Roky Erickson With Okkervil River
April 20, 2010
The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.
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Blue Boy
by Ron Sexsmith
June 5, 2001
Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith returns with his fifth album, produced by Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy.
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Cobblestone Runway
by Ron Sexsmith
October 8, 2002
The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.
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Retriever
by Ron Sexsmith
April 6, 2004
Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.
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Time Being
by Ron Sexsmith
May 15, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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Exit Strategy Of The Soul
by Ron Sexsmith
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Martin Terefe.
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Rooney
by Rooney
May 20, 2003
This is the debut LP for the Weezer-esque Los Angeles band led by Robert Carmine (otherwise known as the younger brother of actor/Phantom Planet bandmember Jason Schwartzman).
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Calling the World
by Rooney
July 17, 2007
Produced by John Fields (Andrew W.K., Switchfoot) is Rooney's followup to their self-titled debut.
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Birds Make Good Neighbors
by Rosebuds
September 13, 2005
The North Carolina husband-and-wife duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp return with a second album, produced by Brian Paulson.
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Night Of The Furies
by Rosebuds
April 10, 2007
The third album for the North Carolina duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp is more synth-driven than previous efforts. The Shout Out Louds guest.
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Life Like
by Rosebuds
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie-rock duo from North Carolina.
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Dirty Child
by Rosey
June 25, 2002
The Los Angeles singer/songwriter's eclectic debut album comes after cuts on the soundtracks to "Bridget Jones's Diary" and "Shallow Hal."
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If Songs Could Be Held
by Rosie Thomas
September 13, 2005
This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track.
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These Friends Of Mine
by Rosie Thomas
March 13, 2007
Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love."
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Little Heart's Ease
by Royal City
June 8, 2004
The Toronto lo-fi indie-rockers, led by Will Oldham-esque singer-songwriter Aaron Riches, make their Sanctuary debut with this third album.
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Western Xterminator
by RTX
March 20, 2007
'Xterminator' is the second album for Jennifer Herrema's post-Royal Trux project.
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Poses
by Rufus Wainwright
June 5, 2001
The follow-up to his 1998 self-titled debut (which gained the Canadian singer-songwriter "Best New Artist" honors from Rolling Stone), 'Poses' contains 12 new tracks from sessions with five different producers. He also has songs on the soundtracks for "Shrek" and "Moulin Rouge."
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Want Two
by Rufus Wainwright
November 16, 2004
The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.'
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Release The Stars
by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
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Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall
by Rufus Wainwright
December 4, 2007
The live album of Rufus Wainwright's recreation of Judy Garland's 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.
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Milwaukee At Last!!! [Live]
by Rufus Wainwright
September 22, 2009
The second live album for the singer-songwriter was recorded during his performance at Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on August 27, 2007.
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All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu
by Rufus Wainwright
April 20, 2010
The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.
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Vapor Trails
by Rush
May 14, 2002
Canada's favorite prog rockers return with their first album of new material in six years, eh.
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Snakes & Arrows
by Rush
May 1, 2007
Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.
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Station
by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
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Geneva
by Russian Circles
October 20, 2009
The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis.
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Chavez Ravine
by Ry Cooder
June 14, 2005
The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium.
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My Name Is Buddy
by Ry Cooder
March 6, 2007
Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!).
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Gold
by Ryan Adams
September 25, 2001
'Gold' is the second solo release for former Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams, and garnered a good deal of attention for the singer-songwriter in 2001.
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Demolition
by Ryan Adams
September 24, 2002
As the title implies, this is not a true follow-up to 2001's 'Gold,' but rather a collection of demo recordings--13 never-before-released tracks (down from a rumored four-CD set!) captured on tape during spare moments while on tour.
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Love Is Hell, Part 1 [EP]
by Ryan Adams
November 4, 2003
Love Is Hell, Part 1 is one-half of the planned 'Love Is Hell' full-length that Adams had intended as his official follow-up to 2001's 'Gold' until Lost Highway refused to release it intact (instead encouraging the singer to record a more upbeat LP, 'Rock n Roll'). John Porter (The Smiths) produces.
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Rock'n'Roll
by Ryan Adams
November 4, 2003
Recorded in just two weeks after Adams (rather, his record company) scrapped plans to release 'Love Is Hell' as his official follow-up to 'Gold' (the former will instead appear as a 2-part EP), 'Rock'n'Roll' features guest appearances from Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day), Melissa Auf Der Mauer (Hole) and Parker Posey (every indie film in the last 15 years).
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Love Is Hell, Part 2 [EP]
by Ryan Adams
December 9, 2003
Adams' 'Love Is Hell' 2-part album concludes with seven more tracks.
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Cold Roses
by Ryan Adams
May 3, 2005
Credited to Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, double album 'Cold Roses' is the first of three planned 2005 releases for the prolific singer-songwriter. Tom Schick produced.
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Jacksonville City Nights
by Ryan Adams
September 27, 2005
Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.
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29
by Ryan Adams
December 20, 2005
Ethan Johns produced the singer-songwriter's third and final release of 2005, which unlike its predecessors is a stripped-down solo affair consisting of nine lengthy story-songs each representing a year of Adams' life during his twenties.
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Easy Tiger
by Ryan Adams
June 26, 2007
Well off his 3-disc-a-year pace, Adams celebrates just his first release of 2007 with the 13-song 'Tiger.' Sheryl Crow guests, and The Cardinals once again provide the backing.
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Cardinology
by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
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On Top
by Rye Coalition
March 19, 2002
This third album for the Jersey City rockers (who come across a bit like an emo Tenacious D) was produced by Steve Albini.
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Curses
by Rye Coalition
April 18, 2006
Dave Grohl produced this fourth album for the emo-rockers.
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C'Mon Lets Pretend
by Sahara Hotnights
April 8, 2003
This 1999 debut album for the all-girl Swedish garage band gets a belated U.S. release (complete with new packaging and bonus tracks) to capitalize on the recent success of their American breakthrough, 2002's 'Jennie Bomb.'
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Kiss & Tell
by Sahara Hotnights
July 27, 2004
The all-female Scandinavian quartet return with a disc produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives), their third album overall and first for new label RCA.
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Sound of Water
by Saint Etienne
June 6, 2000
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Interlude
by Saint Etienne
March 20, 2001
A collection of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks recorded during the 'Sound of Water' sessions, with material frequently as strong as that on the previous LP. The CD includes two bonus tracks: remixes of "Boy Is Crying" and "Lose That Girl."
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Finisterre
by Saint Etienne
October 22, 2002
Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs build on the sparse, cool electronica sound of their last album, 'The Sound of Water,' with this latest release. Doves guitarist Jez Williams makes a guest appearance.
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In The World Of Him
by Sally Timms
September 14, 2004
On this solo outing, the Mekons singer tackles a range of material written by male artists, including songs by Ryan Adams, Mark Eitzel and bandmate Jon Langford.
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If We Meet In The Future
by Saloon
June 17, 2003
This sophomore LP for the Reading, England band continues the retro-futuristic pop sound (frequently compared to Stereolab) from their debut, with vocals sung in English, Spanish and French.
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Heavenly Bender
by Sam Champion
September 9, 2008
No, it's not the "Good Morning America" weatherman singing, it's the sophomore album for the quartet of rockers from New York.
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Fan Dance
by Sam Phillips
July 31, 2001
This is Sam Phillips' first new album in five years, following 1996's poorly-received 'Omnipop.' Phillips' husband, T-Bone Burnett, produces.
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A Boot And A Shoe
by Sam Phillips
April 27, 2004
Husband T Bone Burnett produced this latest effort for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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Don't Do Anything
by Sam Phillips
June 3, 2008
This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips.
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Who's Your New Professor
by Sam Prekop
March 8, 2005
'Professor' marks the second solo outing for the Sea And Cake leader. He's backed by the same group of musicians that performed on his previous 1999 release, including S&C bandmate Archer Prewitt and Josh Abrams (Town & Country).
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European
by Sambassadeur
February 23, 2010
The Swedish pop band named after the Serge Gainsbourg's song releases its third album.
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