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6.3	1501. The BQE by Sufjan Stevens October 20, 2009 The Detroit artist wrote the music for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to be performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Next Wave Festival in October of 2007. Metascore 73
6.3	1502. Slipway Fires by Razorlight March 10, 2009 The third album for the British quartet was produced by Mike Crossey. Metascore 52
6.3	1503. Human Animal by Wolf Eyes September 26, 2006 The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.' Metascore 78
6.3	1504. Burned Mind by Wolf Eyes September 28, 2004 Their first Sub Pop release finds the noisy Detroit band as a threesome, with founder Nate Young joined (as he has been since 2000) by Aaron Dilloway and John Olson. Metascore 70
6.3	1505. Dirty Words by The Departure June 13, 2005 This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band. Metascore 61

6.3	1506. 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. Metascore 76
6.3	1507. From The Valley To The Stars by El Perro del Mar April 22, 2008 This is the sophomore album for Swedish singer Sarah Assbring. Metascore 67
6.3	1508. Me & Giuliani Down By the School Yard (A True Story) [EP] by !!! [Chik Chik Chik] June 3, 2003 Search engines hate them, but !!! (pronounced "Chik Chik Chik," of course) are popular with live audiences for their funkier, dancier (yes, that's a word--trust us) approach to indie music. The Sacramento band shares three members with Out Hud, and this is their 2-song debut for Touch And Go (with a full album to follow in 2004). Metascore 83
6.3	1509. Great Escape by The Rifles January 26, 2009 The British quartet releases its second album, produced by Stan Kybert. Metascore 61
6.3	1510. Gary Go by Gary Go September 15, 2009 This is the debut album for the British producer/singer-songwriter. Metascore 47

6.3	1511. Dark End Of The Street [EP] by Cat Power December 9, 2008 The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions. Metascore 62
6.2	1512. Places Like This by Architecture in Helsinki August 21, 2007 The Australian band's follow-up after its remix album, "We Died, They Remixed." Metascore 66
6.2	1513. Son Of Evil Reindeer by The Reindeer Section August 13, 2002 The creation of Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, the Reindeer Section is a Scottish indie-pop supergroup. For this sophomore effort, the Section includes appearances from a whopping 27 people, including members of Belle & Sebastian, Arab Strap, Astrid, Mogwai, Mull Historical Society, Idlewild and Teenage Fanclub. Metascore 71
6.2	1514. The Concretes by The Concretes June 29, 2004 The Swedish group (originally formed 9 years ago as an all-girl trio, but now featuring 8 full-time members) make their international debut with an album that manages to combine elements of classic Motown, Mazzy Star and the Velvet Underground. Metascore 75
6.2	1515. Beet, Maize & Corn by High Llamas October 7, 2003 The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes. Metascore 73

6.2	1516. I'll Follow You by Oakley Hall September 11, 2007 The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band. Metascore 77
6.2	1517. Warmer Corners by The Lucksmiths April 4, 2005 This is the seventh album from the Australian indie-pop group led by singing drummer Tali White. Metascore 80
6.2	1518. Stealing Of A Nation by Radio 4 September 7, 2004 This third album for the Brooklyn five-piece post-punk/dance-punk outfit was produced by Max Heyes (Ocean Colour Scene, Doves). Metascore 48
6.2	1519. Amorino by Isobel Campbell October 7, 2003 This is the debut solo release from the former Belle and Sebastian / Gentle Waves vocalist and cellist. Metascore 68
6.1	1520. Push The Heart by Devics March 7, 2006 The moody Los Angeles-based four-piece returns with a fourth album. Metascore 67
6.0	1521. 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. Metascore 60
6.0	1522. Creature Comforts by Black Dice June 22, 2004 This is the second DFA release for the Brooklyn outfit who have evolved from abrasive noise rock to a little less abrasive psychedelic electronica. Production was handled by the DFA, Steve Revitte (Liars) and Nicolas Vernhes (Fiery Furnaces). Metascore 71
6.0	1523. Unfamiliar Faces by Matt Costa January 22, 2008 The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont. Metascore 59
6.0	1524. Can I Keep This Pen? by Northern State August 28, 2007 The Long Island trio moves away from a major label for this album. Metascore 67
6.0	1525. Your Majesty by The Anniversary January 22, 2002 This is the second full-length from the Kansas-based emo band. Metascore 73
6.0	1526. Built On Squares by Starlight Mints May 20, 2003 Another somewhat strange indie-pop band from Oklahoma (Flaming Lips, anyone?), the Starlight Mints return with 11 catchy new tunes on this sophomore release. Metascore 79
6.0	1527. Cellar Door by John Vanderslice January 20, 2004 Popular San Francisco-based indie producer and former MK Ultra frontman John Vanderslice returns with his fourth solo album. Metascore 78
5.9	1528. The Looks by MSTRKRFT July 18, 2006 This is the full-length debut for the new duo of Death From Above 1979's Jesse Keeler and that band's producer, Al-P. Metascore 62
5.9	1529. 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. Metascore 59
5.9	1530. Take Me To The Sea by Jaguar Love August 19, 2008 The debut album for the indie-rock band that features ex-members of the Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves. Metascore 69
5.9	1531. 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. Metascore 79
5.8	1532. If Only You Were Lonely by Hawthorne Heights February 28, 2006 The big-selling indie emo band from Dayton, Ohio returns with a second album. Metascore 57
5.8	1533. Bring on the Comets by VHS or Beta August 28, 2007 Bring on the Comets is the third album from the Louisville, Kentucky natives. Metascore 53
5.8	1534. Surgery by The Warlocks August 23, 2005 The L.A. psych-rock band's third disc was produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck). Metascore 61
5.8	1535. True Romance by Golden Silvers May 4, 2009 The debut album for the British indie rock trio. Metascore 71
5.8	1536. Entanglements by Parenthetical Girls September 9, 2008 The band from the Everett, Washington area releases its third album with new label, Tomlab. Metascore 68
5.7	1537. The Snare by Looper June 4, 2002 Looper's third album (and first for Mute Records) finds Stuart David & co. adopting a darker tone for these ten tracks, which are closely integrated with the band's new live show and promotional materials to tell the story of two characters named Evil Bob and Peacock Johnson. Metascore 51
5.6	1538. What Is Love by Never Shout Never January 26, 2010 The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker. Metascore 55
5.6	1539. In Prism by Polvo September 8, 2009 The first studio album for the rock band in more than 12 years was produced by Brian Paulson. Metascore 79
5.5	1540. You Can Feel Me by Har Mar Superstar November 5, 2002 Picture a white man singing R&B. Picture a white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. Picture an average-looking, slightly pudgy white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. That's Har Mar Superstar, and this is his second album. Metascore 61
5.5	1541. Rites by Lights July 21, 2009 This is the second album for the Brooklyn-based indie rock group. Metascore 77
5.5	1542. Zoo Psychology by Ex Models May 27, 2003 This is the second album from the post-punk outfit, one of the edgier, less-mainstream bands on the current New York underground circuit. Metascore 74
5.4	1543. The Twilight Saga: New Moon [OST] by Various Artists October 16, 2009 The soundtrack to the second movie of the teen vampire book series features a remixed song from Muse's current album "The Resistance" and new songs from Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Thom Yorke, Lykke Li, Anya Marina, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hurricane Bells, Sea Wolf, OK Go, Editors, and Grizzly Bear featuring Beach House's Victoria Legrand. Metascore 70
5.0	1544. Or Give Me Death by Aqueduct February 20, 2007 'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct. Metascore 71
5.0	1545. Press The Spacebar by Chicks On Speed March 22, 2005 This self-released follow-up to '99 Cents' finds the German group joined by Spain's The No Heads. Metascore 50
4.9	1546. The Others by The Others January 31, 2005 This is the full-length debut for the London band led by 22-year-old Dominic Masters. Metascore 52
4.8	1547. Travistan by Travis Morrison September 28, 2004 The leader of the now-defunct Washington, D.C. outfit The Dismemberment Plan makes his solo debut with this disc, produced by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla. John Vanderslice guests. Metascore 56
4.8	1548. Hocus Pocus by Enon September 9, 2003 John Schmersal and Enon return with their third LP, which features an increased vocal presence by Toko Yasuda. Metascore 71
4.8	1549. Born Again Revisited by Times New Viking September 22, 2009 The Ohio's trio's latest album was recorded on VHS tape. Metascore 68
4.4	1550. Have Mercy by Mooney Suzuki June 19, 2007 This long-delayed fourth album sees the New York garage rockers jumping to a new label. Metascore 47
4.1	1551. Jewellery Quarter by The Twang August 3, 2009 This is the second album for the Birmingham, England-based rock band. Metascore 42
2.9	1552. 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. Metascore 47