Album Releases by Genre
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1301.
To The Races
by Eric Bachmann
August 22, 2006
This is the second solo outing for the former Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman.
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1302.
Bright Ideas
by Portastatic
August 23, 2005
The sixth album for Mac McCaughan's other band (i.e., the one that isn't Superchunk) finds him joined by bassist Jim Wilbur and drummer/brother Matthew McCaughan. Tim Mooney produced.
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1303.
Sword Of God
by Quasi
August 21, 2001
This is the fourth release for Quasi, which features Sam Coomes (formerly of The Donner Party, and sometimes bandmate of Elliott Smith and Built to Spill) and Sleater-Kinney's Janet Weiss.
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1304.
Last Light
by Matt Pond
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the indie rock band.
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1305.
At Night We Live
by Far
May 25, 2010
This is the first album in over 12 years for the Sacramento rock band who is cited as an influence by such bands as Thursday and Blink 182.
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1306.
Dog In The Sand
by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
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1307.
Souls Alike
by Bonnie Raitt
September 13, 2005
The singer's 18th album is the first she produced herself.
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1308.
Shine
by Daniel Lanois
April 22, 2003
'Shine' is the first solo album in more than a decade for Daniel Lanois, best known for his production work for artists such as U2, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, and Bob Dylan. Harris guests on vocals here, as does U2's Bono.
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1309.
Women
by Women
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen.
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1310.
Drowaton
by Starlight Mints
April 25, 2006
The Oklahoma band makes its Barsuk debut with this third album of quirky indie-pop.
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1311.
Run To Ruin
by Nina Nastasia
June 3, 2003
Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.
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1312.
Songs From The Year Of Our Demise
by Jon Auer
May 2, 2006
'Songs' is the first solo LP for the co-founder of The Posies, who is also a member of the current lineup of Big Star.
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1313.
Systems/Layers
by Rachel's
October 7, 2003
The fifth LP for the chamber-pop trio is a collaboration with the New York-based progressive theater collective SITI Company.
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1314.
I Can't Go On, I'll Go On
by The Broken West
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.
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1315.
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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1316.
King Of Jeans
by Pissed Jeans
August 18, 2009
The third album for the Pennsylvania hard rock band was produced by Alex Newport.
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1317.
Loose Screw
by The Pretenders
November 12, 2002
The band's first album of new songs since 1999's Viva el Amor contains 12 mostly reggae-tinged tracks.
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1318.
New York City
by Brazilian Girls
August 5, 2008
The trio from New York City (who have only one female member, and none of them are from Brazil) releases its third album.
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1319.
Group Sounds
by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
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1320.
The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton
by Clogs
March 2, 2010
This is the first non-instrumental album for the group and features My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, The National's Matt Berninger, and Sufjan Stevens as guest singers. The songs were written in 2005 while Padma Newsome was working in Italy.
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1321.
Armed Love
by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
July 26, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this fourth album for the Swedish quartet, which features contributions by Billy Preston and Ash's Charlotte Hatherley.
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1322.
The Fine Print (A Collection Of Oddities And Rarities 2003-2008)
by Drive-By Truckers
September 1, 2009
The collection of b-sides and rare tracks contains songs from the "Dirty South" recording sessions.
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1323.
The Secret Of Elena's Tomb [EP]
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
April 1, 2003
Trail of Dead fans waiting for the band's follow-up to 2002's 'Source Tags & Codes' will have to make do, for now, with this 5-track EP (which also contains three videos).
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1324.
Kill Them With Kindness
by Headlights
August 22, 2006
The indie-pop trio from Illinois--making their debut with 'Kindness'--features former members of Maserati and Absinthe Blind.
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1325.
In Living Cover
by Jay Brannan
June 23, 2009
The second album for the singer-songwriter-actor features several cover songs and two originals.
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1326.
Sunshine Lies
by Matthew Sweet
August 26, 2008
The 10th album for the alt-rocker features Susanna Hoffs on backing vocals on one track.
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1327.
Lucky 7
by The Reverend Horton Heat
February 26, 2002
The seventh album for the Texas-based rockabilly star and his band features the track "Like a Rocket," selected as this year's official Daytona 500 theme song.
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1328.
Life On Earth
by Tiny Vipers
July 7, 2009
This is the second full-length album for Jesy Fortino, the singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington.
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1329.
Black Acetate
by John Cale
October 18, 2005
A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.
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1330.
Rush To Relax
by Eddy Current Suppression Ring
March 16, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the four members of the rock band from Melbourne, Australia, who used to work at a record pressing plant.
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1331.
L' Avventura
by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
June 3, 2003
Bassist Britta Phillips and guitarist Dean Wareham (each a member of the band Luna) offer a mix of originals and covers, including takes on songs by Madonna, the Silver Jews and the Doors, all produced by Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex).
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1332.
Smoke & Mirrors
by The Datsuns
October 9, 2006
The New Zealand rock band returns with a third album.
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1333.
This Is Still It
by The Method Actors
March 6, 2010
This is a 19-track collection of songs from the rock band who were contemporaries from the Athens, Georgia, music scene that also included such artists as R.E.M., The B-52s, and Pylon.
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1334.
For The Season
by The Gris Gris
November 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-psych outfit led by Greg Ashley.
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1335.
S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D.
by Out Hud
November 19, 2002
Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, this now New York-based instrumental outfit (which shares some members with the band !!!) has previously drawn a bit of acclaim for their vinyl-only releases. This six-track effort represents their first CD release, which showcases their dancier, dubbier, funkier brand of post-rock.
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1336.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
by Arctic Monkeys
February 21, 2006
Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.
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1337.
Let Go
by Avril Lavigne
June 4, 2002
The 17-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter-skater nails the adult alternative Michelle Branch/Jewel/Alanis Morissette sound on this debut album, featuring her breakout hit single "Complicated."
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1338.
brand new eyes
by Paramore
September 29, 2009
The follow-up to the band's second album was produced by Rob Cavallo.
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1339.
Our Love To Admire
by Interpol
July 10, 2007
Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.
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1340.
David Archuleta
by David Archuleta
November 11, 2008
The American Idol runner-up releases his debut album.
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1341.
Avenged Sevenfold
by Avenged Sevenfold
October 30, 2007
The Southern California group's self titled is their fourth album.
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1342.
Riot!
by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
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1343.
Dig Out Your Soul
by Oasis
October 7, 2008
The British rock band releases its seventh album, produced by Dave Sardy.
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1344.
Congratulations
by MGMT
April 13, 2010
Pete Kember produced the second album with the rock band led by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, which also includes three members from the touring live band.
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1345.
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
by Bright Eyes
January 25, 2005
'I'm Wide Awake' is the more country/acoustic of Conor Oberst's twin January 2005 releases under the Bright Eyes name. Emmylou Harris provides vocals on three tracks.
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1346.
Wincing The Night Away
by The Shins
January 23, 2007
The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.
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1347.
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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1348.
Funhouse
by P!nk
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the pop artist features tracks produced by Max Martin and Butch Walker.
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1349.
All That You Can't Leave Behind
by U2
October 31, 2000
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1350.
Folie A Deux
by Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
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1351.
Daisy
by Brand New
September 22, 2009
This is the fourth full-length album for the Long Island, New York, rock band.
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1352.
Tourist History
by Two Door Cinema Club
April 27, 2010
The Northern Ireland duo who remixed the Phoenix track "Lasso" releases its first full-length album produced by Eliot James.
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1353.
The Information
by Beck
October 3, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations.
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1354.
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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1355.
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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1356.
The Slip
by Nine Inch Nails
July 22, 2008
Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.
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1357.
A Crow Left Of The Murder
by Incubus
February 3, 2004
The alt-metal band's first album since their 2001 hit 'Morning View' features a slightly different lineup, with Ben Kenney replacing bassist Dirk Lance. Brendan O'Brien produced.
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1358.
Return of Saturn
by No Doubt
April 11, 2000
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1359.
Modern Guilt
by Beck
July 8, 2008
The 10th album for the Los Angeles artist was produced by Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton.
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1360.
Attack & Release
by The Black Keys
April 1, 2008
Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney release their fifth full-length album, produced by Danger Mouse.
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1361.
Whoa, Nelly!
by Nelly Furtado
October 24, 2000
The debut album from Canadian/Portugese singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado is an ecelctic mix of musical styles.
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1362.
Perfect Symmetry
by Keane
October 14, 2008
The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.
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1363.
La Roux
by La Roux
September 29, 2009
Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid release their debut album, which has been nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.
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1364.
The Rising
by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
July 30, 2002
The Boss' first studio album with the E Street Band since 1984's 'Born In The U.S.A.,' 'The Rising' contains 15 new Springsteen songs produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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1365.
Ghosts I-IV
by Nine Inch Nails
April 8, 2008
Nine Inch Nails releases a mostly instrumental album, with some tracks falling under the Creative Commons License instead of being copyrighted.
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1366.
Beach House
by Beach House
October 3, 2006
This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.
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1367.
Intimacy
by Bloc Party
October 28, 2008
The English indie rock band's third album was produced by Jacknife Lee and Paul Epworth.
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1368.
Here Come The Tears
by The Tears
June 6, 2005
The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade.
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1369.
Ire Works
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
November 13, 2007
The New Jersey hardcore rock band's third album is their first without drummer Chris Pennie.
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1370.
Underneath
by Hanson
April 20, 2004
The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts.
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1371.
Some Cities
by Doves
March 1, 2005
Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'
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1372.
Binaural
by Pearl Jam
May 16, 2000
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1373.
Heathen
by David Bowie
June 11, 2002
Bowie's first studio album in three years (and first for his new label ISO Records, distributed by Columbia) finds the older white duke working with producer Tony Visconti for the first time since 1980's 'Scary Monsters.' Pete Townsend and Dave Grohl guest on guitar on a track apiece.
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1374.
When Your Heart Stops Beating
by (+44)
November 14, 2006
This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus.
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1375.
The Pick Of Destiny OST
by Tenacious D
November 14, 2006
The second album for the tongue-in-cheek rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass serves as the soundtrack to their movie of the same name.
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1376.
Volume One
by She & Him
March 18, 2008
Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.
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1377.
Coral Fang
by The Distillers
October 14, 2003
The punk outfit led by Brody Armstrong (oops--make that Brody Dalle, now) makes its major-label debut with 'Coral Fang,' the band's third release overall.
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1378.
The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse
by The Besnard Lakes
February 20, 2007
Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.
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1379.
lovehatetragedy
by Papa Roach
June 18, 2002
The No-Cal rap-metal outfit returns with a second album for Dreamworks (their third overall). Lead singer Coby Dick has reverted back to his given name, Jacoby Shaddix, but otherwise, the band and sound remain the same.
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1380.
Cryptograms
by Deerhunter
January 29, 2007
This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
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1381.
Morph The Cat
by Donald Fagen
March 14, 2006
This is the Steely Dan vocalist's first solo disc in over a dozen years.
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1382.
Vision Valley
by The Vines
April 4, 2006
This is the third album for the Australian rock band, now down to a trio after the departure of bassist Patrick Matthews.
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1383.
Saint Cecilia EP
by Foo Fighters
November 23, 2015
The five-track free EP from the rock band was recorded during the Austin City Limits Festival at Hotel Saint Cecilia was originally made as a thank you for fans but on release also dedicated to the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks on November 13, 2015.
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1384.
The Photo Album
by Death Cab for Cutie
October 9, 2001
This is the third album for the Washington-based indie rockers.
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1385.
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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1386.
Live It Out
by Metric
October 4, 2005
This is the second full-length for the Toronto group fronted by Emily Haines, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene.
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1387.
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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1388.
La Cucaracha
by Ween
October 23, 2007
With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.
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1389.
Let's Stay Friends
by Les Savy Fav
September 18, 2007
The New York City-based band's fourth studio album.
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1390.
A City By The Light Divided
by Thursday
May 2, 2006
The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.
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1391.
Harmonies For The Haunted
by stellastarr*
September 13, 2005
This is the second album for the 80s New Wave-influenced outfit fronted by Shawn Christensen.
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1392.
Echoes
by The Rapture
October 21, 2003
The Brooklyn band's dance/punk/80s hybrid debut follows months of hype and anticipation fed by several years of touring. Included here is the single "House Of Jealous Lovers."
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1393.
Myth Takes
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
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1394.
Traffic And Weather
by Fountains of Wayne
April 3, 2007
Band member Adam Schlesinger produced FOW's long-awaited fourth studio album, which follows four years after their breakthrough hit 'Welcome Interstate Managers.'
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1395.
No Wow
by The Kills
March 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-blues duo of VV and Hotel (known to their parents as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince).
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1396.
Friend Opportunity
by Deerhoof
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the San Francisco experimental rock outfit since the departure of guitarist Chris Cohen.
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1397.
With Love And Squalor
by We Are Scientists
January 10, 2006
This is the major-label debut for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock trio fronted by Keith Murray.
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1398.
In Through the Out Door [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
July 31, 2015
The 1979 release was the last album recorded before John Bonham's death (he passed away in 1980). The remastered deluxe edition includes previously unreleased rough mixes of all of the seven songs.
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1399.
Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of A Mountain
by Sparklehorse
September 26, 2006
Mark Linkous' first Sparklehorse album in five years includes collaborations with Danger Mouse, Christian Fennesz, and Tom Waits.
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Nightbird
by Erasure
January 25, 2005
'Nightbird' marks the first disc of original songs from the duo of Andrew Bell and Vince Clarke in five years.
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