Album Releases by Genre
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Shaman
by Santana
October 22, 2002
Attempting to duplicate the unexpected mega-success of 1999's 'Supernatural,' the rock veteran returns with the formula intact, loading this disc with numerous guests from various musical genres to appeal to as many potential fans as possible. The list of contributors reads like the introductions to some televised awards show: Michelle Branch, Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, Seal, Macy Gray, Musiq, Placido Domingo, Ozomatli, Dido and P.O.D. (What, no Ozzy Osbourne?)
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All That I Am
by Santana
November 1, 2005
Why change a successful formula? Once again, the guitarist finds himself paired with a variety of all-star guests, including Michelle Branch, Joss Stone, Sean Paul, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Big Boi and Mary J. Blige.
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Santogold
by Santogold
April 29, 2008
The debut full-length album for the alternative rock artist has Spank Rock and Trouble Andrew as featured guests.
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Kelly's Locker [EP]
by Sarah Cracknell
September 12, 2000
An eight-track solo compilation from Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell.
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Afterglow
by Sarah McLachlan
November 4, 2003
The Canadian singer-songwriter emerges from a period of inactivity with her first album of new material since 1997's 'Surfacing.' Frequent collaborator Pierre Marchand returns as producer.
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Ultra Payloaded
by Satellite Party
May 29, 2007
The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.
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Golden Pollen
by Savath & Savalas
June 19, 2007
This latest release for Scott Herren's Catalan- and tropicalia-themed Prefuse 73 side project is basically a Herren solo record, with the producer even singing on a number of tracks. Other vocalists include Mia Doi Todd and Jose Gonzalez.
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La Llama
by Savath & Savalas
May 19, 2009
Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73), Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Carlos Lange release the band's fourth album.
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In Reverie
by Saves the Day
September 16, 2003
Less punk, more pop is the motto for the fourth album by the New Jersey emo band led by singer-songwriter Chris Conley.
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Sound The Alarm
by Saves the Day
April 11, 2006
The New Jersey emo-punk band's first album in three years marks a return to indie label Vagrant after a brief stint on a major label.
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Under The Boards
by Saves the Day
October 30, 2007
The rock band latest album is the second in a planned triology.
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In Defense Of The Genre
by Say Anything
October 23, 2007
The two-disc album contains more than two dozen guests, including Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.
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Say Anything
by Say Anything
November 3, 2009
The third album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
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Oohs & Aahs
by Say Hi
March 3, 2009
The latest from the indie-rock group was written and produced by band leader Eric Elbogen.
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Anywhere I Lay My Head
by Scarlett Johansson
May 20, 2008
The debut album by actress Scarlett Johansson was produced by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek.
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Scars On Broadway
by Scars on Broadway
July 29, 2008
The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
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Alpinisms
by School of Seven Bells
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the band led by ex-Secret Machines member Benjamin Curtis.
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Scissor Sisters
by Scissor Sisters
July 27, 2004
Although a New York band, Scissor Sisters (as evidenced by this debut disc) are definitely not part of the typical New York scene, eschewing garage and no wave to embrace campier, glammier 70s and 80s rock and dance music sounds. Included here is the band's cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb."
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Ta-Dah
by Scissor Sisters
September 26, 2006
The surprisingly successful party band's second album includes a track co-written with Elton John.
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The Drift
by Scott Walker
May 23, 2006
The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.'
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Happy In Galoshes
by Scott Weiland
November 25, 2008
The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.
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Kidnapped By Neptune
by Scout Niblett
May 10, 2005
The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound.
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The Calcination Of Scout Niblett
by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
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Everybody Wants To Be On TV
by Scouting For Girls
April 12, 2010
Andy Green returns as producer for the second album for the British indie rock band.
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White Bread Black Beer
by Scritti Politti
July 25, 2006
Not-so-prolific Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside returns with his first Scritti Politti album in seven years.
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White Water, White Bloom
by Sea Wolf
September 22, 2009
The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis.
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We Built A Fire
by Seabear
March 16, 2010
This is the second album for the Icelandic group which started as a solo project for Sindri Mar Sigfusson.
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Lay Of The Land
by Seachange
April 6, 2004
This loud but eclectic disc marks the debut for the sextet from Nottingham, England.
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Seal IV
by Seal
September 9, 2003
Never one for original album titles, Seal returns with just his fourth LP in his 12+ year recording career. Trevor Horn produces.
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System
by Seal
November 13, 2007
Seal's first studio album since 2003 includes a duet with his wife Heidi Klum.
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Friendly Fire
by Sean Lennon
October 3, 2006
The singer's first album in eight years includes instrumental help from Jon Brion and Matt Chamberlain, as well as guitarist Harper (son of Paul) Simon.
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Ride
by Seaworthy
January 22, 2002
This is the debut release for the new project from Macha's Josh McKay. Unlike his work with Macha, McKay here avoids Eastern influences to concentrate on moody, atmospheric works.
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Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
by Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
October 21, 2008
Sebastien Grainger, the Ex-Death from Above 1979 singer/drummer, releases his debut solo album.
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Now Here Is Nowhere
by Secret Machines
May 18, 2004
This is the full-length debut for the Dallas, TX trio of brothers Benjamin and Brandon Curtis and Josh Garza.
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Ten Silver Drops
by Secret Machines
April 25, 2006
This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.
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Secret Machines
by Secret Machines
October 14, 2008
The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.
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Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces
by Seether
October 23, 2007
Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan.
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All About Chemistry
by Semisonic
March 13, 2001
The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.
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Living Outside
by Sense Field
July 22, 2003
Producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair) helms this latest release for the emo-rockers, which includes a cover of The Cure's "A Letter to Elise."
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Nation
by Sepultura
March 20, 2001
The first release in three years from the Brazilian heavy metal band, which is fronted for the second time out by new vocalist Derrick Green.
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Serena-Maneesh
by Serena-Maneesh
May 9, 2006
This debut album from the Norwegian shoegaze six-piece marks the inaugural release by the new record label from UK website Playlouder. Sufjan Stevens guests.
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S-M Backwards
by Serena-Maneesh
September 23, 2008
The Norwegian rock band releases a collection of songs previously only available in Norway.
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S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor
by Serena-Maneesh
March 23, 2010
The Norwegian band recorded some of this second full-length album in a cave.
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Histoire de Melody Nelson
by Serge Gainsbourg
March 24, 2009
The US release of Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 album featuring Jane Birkin in the classic Ballade de Melody Nelson.
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Elect The Dead
by Serj Tankian
October 23, 2007
The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.
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Shaking Hand
by Shaking Hand
January 16, 2026
The debut full-length release from British rock trio Shaking Hand was produced and mixed by David Pye.
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She Wolf
by Shakira
November 23, 2009
The Colombian singer releases her third English-language album, which reunites her with Wyclef Jean, who appeared on their number one single "Hips Don't Lie."
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Amateur Night In The Big Top
by Shaun William Ryder
September 2, 2003
'Amateur Night' marks the first solo release for the former frontman of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder co-produced.
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Whole New You
by Shawn Colvin
March 27, 2001
Shawn Colvin's first album of new material in five years contains 11 tracks, including a collaboration with Edie Brickell ("Roger Wilco").
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Beneath the Velvet Sun
by Shawn Mullins
October 24, 2000
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9th Ward Pickin' Parlor
by Shawn Mullins
February 14, 2006
Recorded in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, this diverse set finds the singer-songwriter dabbling in everything from gospel to country, and folk to blues-rock.
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Volume One
by She & Him
March 18, 2008
Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.
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Volume Two
by She & Him
March 23, 2010
Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward return with their second album together, which features two cover songs.
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This Is Forever
by She Wants Revenge
October 9, 2007
The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.
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Rook
by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
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I Am Shelby Lynne
by Shelby Lynne
January 25, 2000
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Identity Crisis
by Shelby Lynne
September 16, 2003
Don't be fooled by the title: While 'Identity Crisis' would have perfectly suited her poorly-received predecessor, 2001's Glen Ballard-produced 'Love, Shelby,' that's not the case here, as these 12 self-produced tracks are more likely to connect with fans of her breakthrough disc 'I Am Shelby Lynne.'
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Excellent Italian Greyhound
by Shellac
June 5, 2007
This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass).
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Buzzkunst
by ShelleyDevoto
March 5, 2002
The Buzzcocks are back. Well, almost. Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto, founding members of that seminal punk band, have recorded together for the first time in over 25 years, resulting in these 14 brand-new electronica-laden tracks.
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C'mon C'mon
by Sheryl Crow
April 16, 2002
Sheryl Crow's fourth album features guest appearances from Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, Lenny Kravitz, Liz Phair and Stevie Nicks.
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Wildflower
by Sheryl Crow
September 27, 2005
This is the singer's first album in three years.
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Detours
by Sheryl Crow
February 5, 2008
Sheryl Crow returns from an eventful few years with her latest record produced by Brian Bottrell, who also produced her debut.
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Blackjazz
by Shining
February 2, 2010
The Norwegian band led by Jorgen Munkeby has a sharper metal edge than Jaga Jazzist, which was Munkeby's previous band.
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Season Of Poison
by Shiny Toy Guns
November 4, 2008
The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow.
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Three-Four
by Shipping News
February 18, 2003
This disc compiles tracks from three previously-released EPs by the indie rock trio, who originally got their start composing music for NPR's "This American Life." Also included are three brand-new tracks.
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Flies The Fields
by Shipping News
March 22, 2005
Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.
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Shocking Pinks
by Shocking Pinks
September 25, 2007
New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.
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Sholi
by Sholi
February 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the trio from Davis, California was produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof).
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Our Ill Wills
by Shout Out Louds
September 11, 2007
The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.
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Work
by Shout Out Louds
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Swedish indie rock quintet was produced by Phil Ek.
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Reintegration Time
by Shout Out Out Out Out
May 5, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian band from Edmonton.
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Live From Home
by Shudder To Think
September 15, 2009
Shudder To Think reunited in 2008 and this album features the live recordings of their reunion tour.
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Exit
by Shugo Tokumaru
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the Japanese musician includes more than 50 instruments.
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Colour The Small One
by Sia
January 10, 2006
Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.
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Some People Have Real Problems
by Sia
January 8, 2008
The third album for the Australian singer known for her work with Zero 7.
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59:59
by Sian Alice Group
February 19, 2008
This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.
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Troubled, Shaken Etc.
by Sian Alice Group
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British band.
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Ágætis Byrjun
by Sigur Rós
May 15, 2001
This sophomore effort from Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros (which translates to "Victory Rose") appeared on numerous year-end Best Of lists in 2000, despite not receiving an official release in the United States until the following year. Imagine one of Radiohead's recent albums -- or better yet, Spiritualized or My Bloody Valentine -- but with everything sung in Icelandic. This album garnered the band the 2001 Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement In Music.
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by Sigur Rós
October 29, 2002
The very, very distinctive Icelandic band generated an enormous amount of positive press (and deservingly so) for their previous effort, 'Ágætis Byrjun,' which led to a major-label deal and this album, which, like each of its eight tracks, does not have a real title.
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Von
by Sigur Rós
October 26, 2004
The Icelandic band's 1997 debut album received its first international release in 2004.
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Takk...
by Sigur Rós
September 13, 2005
Sigur Ros' fourth album is the first to feature songs sung mainly in their native Icelandic, rather than their fabricated Hopelandish.
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Hvarf/Heim
by Sigur Rós
November 6, 2007
The Icelandic band releases a two-disc set of unreleased and acoustic songs.
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Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust
by Sigur Rós
June 24, 2008
The fifth album for the group was was co-produced by Flood and its first recorded in less than a year.
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Italian Platinum
by Silkworm
June 4, 2002
Steve Albini was behind the boards for the Chicago-by-way-of-Seattle band's third album for Touch & Go Records.
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It'll Be Cool
by Silkworm
September 14, 2004
This ninth album for the Chicago rockers was recorded with Steve Albini.
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Tanglewood Numbers
by Silver Jews
October 18, 2005
Will Oldham and members of the Jesus Lizard and Lambchop guest on David Berman's country-tinged fifth Silver Jews disc, which also sees the return of on-again, off-again band member Stephen Malkmus.
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Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea
by Silver Jews
June 17, 2008
This is the sixth studio album for the indie rock band led by David Berman.
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Diorama
by Silverchair
August 27, 2002
The former Australian teen grunge stars (whose 1995 debut was released when they were just 15) are still together, and this album marks their fourth release, highlighted by a more mature, refined sound.
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Young Modern
by Silverchair
July 24, 2007
The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests.
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Swoon
by Silversun Pickups
April 14, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.
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We Are Your Friends
by Simian
October 29, 2002
The Manchester-based pyschedelic pop quartet returns with a follow-up to their 2001 debut, 'Chemistry Is What We Are.'
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Everything/Everything
by Simon Bookish
October 21, 2008
British composer Leo Chadburn, who has worked with such artists as Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne, releases a more pop-oriented album as Simon Bookish.
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Out Into The Snow
by Simon Joyner
September 15, 2009
The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat."
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Graffiti Soul
by Simple Minds
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Scottish band is its first in four years.
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Still Not Getting Any
by Simple Plan
October 26, 2004
Bob Rock (Metallica) produced this sophomore album for the Montreal-based pop-punk band.
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Simple Plan
by Simple Plan
February 12, 2008
The third album for the Quebecois punk-pop band was produced by Dave Fortman, Danjahandz, and Max Martin.
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Faith and Courage
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 13, 2000
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Sean-Nós Nua
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 8, 2002
The mercurial singer-songwriter returns with an album of interpretations of 13 traditional Irish songs.
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Collaborations
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 21, 2005
'Collaborations' culls tracks from throughout the singer's career, finding her partnering with artists such as Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Moby and more.
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Theology
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 26, 2007
This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.
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