Album Releases by Genre
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1901.
Both Sides Of The Gun
by Ben Harper
March 21, 2006
Harper's first album in three years is split into a disc of uptempo rockers and a second disc of acoustic ballads.
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1902.
The Five Ghosts
by Stars
June 22, 2010
The Canadian indie rock band's first album on Soft Revolution was produced by Tom McFall.
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1903.
The Else
by They Might Be Giants
July 10, 2007
They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.
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1904.
Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper
by Julian Plenti
August 4, 2009
Interpol's Paul Banks releases his debut solo album under the name Julian Plenti.
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1905.
Mudcrutch
by Mudcrutch
April 29, 2008
The debut album for the Florida-based rock band known as the band Tom Petty was in before the Heartbreakers.
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1906.
Coda [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
July 31, 2015
The death of John Bonham in 1980 led to the break up of Led Zeppelin and the 1982 album was the final studio release with just eight tracks recorded between 1970 and 1978. The remastered deluxe edition includes 15 tracks recorded between 1968 and 1974 featuring the unreleased Sugar Mama and St. Tristan's Sword.
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1907.
Watch Me Fall
by Jay Reatard
August 18, 2009
The Tennessee-born artist releases his latest solo album on the Matador label.
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1908.
Karmacode
by Lacuna Coil
April 4, 2006
The Italian goth-metal outfit fronted by Cristina Scabbia attempts to make it big in the U.S. with this fourth album.
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1909.
Break Up
by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
September 15, 2009
The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).
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1910.
Love Hate And Then There's You
by The Von Bondies
February 3, 2009
The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.
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1911.
It's All Around You
by Tortoise
April 6, 2004
The Chicago post-rock instrumentalists add vocals (courtesy of Kelly Hogan) into the mix for the first time on this, their fifth LP.
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1912.
Grey Britain
by Gallows
May 5, 2009
The second album for the British punk-rock band was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
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1913.
Welcome To The Drama Club
by Everclear
September 12, 2006
Everclear leader Art Alexakis produced the band's first studio disc in three years, which finds him backed by four new band members and without a major-label contract.
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1914.
Women As Lovers
by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
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1915.
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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1916.
Chrome Dreams II
by Neil Young
October 23, 2007
Neil Young resurrects the album title of his unreleased 1977 album for his latest.
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1917.
Phantom Punch
by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
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1918.
Rascalize
by The Rascals
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the trio from England features Miles Kane, who worked with the Arctic Monkey's' Alex Turner to form The Last Shadow Puppets.
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1919.
Latin
by Holy Fuck
May 11, 2010
The third album for the Canadian band was recorded in a barn and is the first with new member Matt Schulz.
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1920.
Lynn Teeter Flower
by Maria Taylor
March 6, 2007
The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.
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1921.
Disconnection Notice
by Goldfinger
February 15, 2005
The veteran pop-punk outfit led by John Feldmann returns with a fifth studio disc.
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1922.
Stir The Blood
by The Bravery
December 1, 2009
The third album for the New York City-based rock band was produced by John Hill.
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1923.
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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1924.
The Art Of Losing
by American Hi-Fi
February 25, 2003
This is the sophomore release for the Boston-based alt-rockers.
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1925.
Ocean's Twelve OST
by David Holmes
December 7, 2004
The British DJ and composer one again provides the score for Steven Soderbergh's caper flick, as he did for Ocean's Eleven.
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1926.
Avatar
by Comets On Fire
August 8, 2006
This seven-song follow-up to 2004's 'Blue Cathedral' adds a bit more melody and cleaner sound to the band's usual noise assault.
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1927.
Future Women
by The M's
February 21, 2006
This is the second disc for the Chicago four-piece fronted by Josh Chicoine.
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1928.
Dirty Side Down
by Widespread Panic
May 25, 2010
The 11th album for the jam rock band features a cover of Vic Chesnutt's "This Cruel Thing."
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1929.
Blue Lights On The Runway
by Bell X1
March 3, 2009
This is the Irish band's first album without Brian Crosby, who left to pursue other projects.
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1930.
Revelling/Reckoning
by Ani DiFranco
April 10, 2001
The normally prolific DiFranco hasn't released a new album since 1999's 'To The Teeth,' but now she returns with a vengeance: this 2-disc, 2-hour, 29-track collection of new songs. Ani goes solo on about half the tracks; the others feature members of her touring band. Guest musicians include trumpter Jon Hassell, sax man Maceo Parker, and guitarist Lloyd Maines.
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1931.
Horses In The Sky
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
April 5, 2005
This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
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1932.
All That We Let In
by Indigo Girls
February 17, 2004
The veteran duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray continue with their well-established sound on this ninth studio album.
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1933.
Taiga
by OOIOO
September 12, 2006
The all-female Japanese experimental rock outfit led by The Boredoms' Yoshimi P-We returns with a fifth album.
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1934.
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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1935.
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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1936.
Backtracks
by AC/DC
November 10, 2009
The box set includes rare singles, live tracks from 1977-2000, and a music video DVD.
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1937.
Hunting My Dress
by Jesca Hoop
July 27, 2010
This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children.
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1938.
Static Tensions
by Kylesa
March 17, 2009
The latest album for the metal band from Savannah, Georgia is its second featuring two drummers.
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1939.
With A Cape And A Cane
by The Joggers
September 27, 2005
This is the second album for the Portland, Ore. indie rockers.
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1940.
Break Up The Concrete
by The Pretenders
October 7, 2008
The first album for the British rock band in six years features Chrissie Hynde and a new lineup.
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1941.
Kinky
by Kinky
March 26, 2002
Kinky is a five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico that combines rock, electronica, and traditional Latin music. This debut album was produced by Chris Allison (Coldplay, Beta Band).
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1942.
Something For All Of Us...
by Brendan Canning
July 22, 2008
Broken Social Scene cofounder Brendan Canning releases his first solo album as a part of the "Broken Social Scene Presents" series.
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1943.
If I Had A Hi-Fi
by Nada Surf
June 8, 2010
Experience has only made their work richer, bringing gravity to the subject matter and lightness to the sound of this new album. Keeping things honest--and often rapturous--has become a modus operandi.
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1944.
Holopaw
by Holopaw
January 21, 2003
This Gainesville, Fla.-based five-piece band, which mixes indie rock and alt-country with a bit of electronica, features John Orth, who also appeared on the 2002 release by the Modest Mouse side project Ugly Casanova. Brian Deck produces.
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1945.
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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1946.
Workout Holiday
by White Denim
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the Austin, Texas, trio features songs from both of their EPs.
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1947.
There's No 666 In Outer Space
by Hella
January 30, 2007
The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.
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1948.
Derdang Derdang
by Archie Bronson Outfit
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the British garage rockers.
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1949.
The Unfairground
by Kevin Ayers
March 11, 2008
The ex-Soft Machines band member returns with his first solo studio album since 1992.
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1950.
Underneath
by The Verve Pipe
September 25, 2001
Produced by Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger, 'Underneath' is the Michigan band's fourth release.
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1951.
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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1952.
See You In Magic
by The Night Marchers
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.
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1953.
Scorpio Rising
by Death in Vegas
June 17, 2003
The third album from the London-based duo of Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes, much like its predecessor (1999's 'Contino Sessions'), mixes electronica and rock with a variety of celebrity guests handling vocals. This time out, the voices come from Hope Sandoval, Paul Weller, Dot Allison and Liam Gallagher.
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1954.
13 Blues for Thirteen Moons
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
March 25, 2008
The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.
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1955.
Return The Gift
by Gang of Four
October 11, 2005
It's nearly impossible to read an indie music review these days without seeing the words "Gang Of Four" pop up, but that influential band hasn't been around to take advantage of its newfound fame. Until now, that is, as the reunited Gang (in its original lineup for the first time since 1981) returns with newly re-recorded versions of 14 of its classic songs.
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1956.
22-20s
by 22-20s
April 19, 2005
Brendan Lynch produced this debut for the English blues-rock band, who are named after a Skip James song.
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1957.
Electric Dirt
by Levon Helm
June 30, 2009
Larry Campbell produces the follow-up to Levon Helm's Grammy-winning album, Dirt Farmer.
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1958.
Dents And Shells
by Richard Buckner
October 12, 2004
The sixth album for the indie-folk singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Arizona with a cast of up to eight backing musicians.
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1959.
"Pussy Cats" Starring The Walkmen
by The Walkmen
October 24, 2006
The indie rockers' second release of 2006 is a song-for-song recreation of Harry Nilsson's alcohol-fueled, John Lennon-produced, 1974 album.
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1960.
Lucky
by Melissa Etheridge
February 10, 2004
The veteran singer-songwriter was forced by Island to re-record the songs for this eighth album three times, before the label finally approved a release. This final version was recorded with producer John Shanks (Alanis Morissette) and marks the first of her albums to include songs not written by Etheridge.
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1961.
Getting Somewhere
by Allison Moorer
June 13, 2006
Husband Steve Earle lends a hand on the singer-songwriter's latest release.
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1962.
To Find Me Gone
by Vetiver
May 23, 2006
Devendra Banhart guests on the second full-length for the folk-rock band led by Andy Cabic.
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1963.
Such Fun
by Annuals
October 7, 2008
The sophomore album for the North Carolina indie rock band was produced with Jacquire King.
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1964.
19
by Adele
June 10, 2008
The English singer was named the Brit Awards' Critics' Choice even before her debut album was released.
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1965.
Don't Believe The Truth
by Oasis
May 31, 2005
Liam and Noel's sixth album is preceded by the single "Lyla." 'Truth,' produced by Dave Sardy, represents the band's second attempt at recording this album; original sessions recorded with Death In Vegas in 2003 were scrapped.
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1966.
Breakout
by Miley Cyrus
July 22, 2008
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1967.
All Hope Is Gone
by Slipknot
August 26, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced with Dave Fortman.
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1968.
Plans
by Death Cab for Cutie
August 30, 2005
The Ben Gibbard-led group makes its major-label debut with this 11-song disc, produced by band member Chris Walla.
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1969.
Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water
by Limp Bizkit
October 17, 2000
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1970.
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
by Foo Fighters
September 25, 2007
Producer Gil Norton returns for the Foo Fighters' sixth album.
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1971.
Cassadaga
by Bright Eyes
April 10, 2007
Conor Oberst & co. branch out into country and orchestral pop on their latest 13-track set, which finds them joined by guests Gillian Welch, Janet Weiss, and M. Ward.
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1972.
Black Ice
by AC/DC
October 20, 2008
The hard-rock band's first album in eight years was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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1973.
Meds
by Placebo
April 4, 2006
Michael Stipe and VW (The Kills) guest on the UK band's first album in three years.
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1974.
I-Empire
by Angels and Airwaves
November 6, 2007
The sophomore album for the group led by the former singer/guitarist of Blink-182 and Box Car Racer, Tom DeLonge.
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1975.
Narrow Stairs
by Death Cab for Cutie
May 13, 2008
The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.
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1976.
Stay Positive
by The Hold Steady
July 15, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn, New York, indie rock quintet.
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1977.
Light Grenades
by Incubus
November 28, 2006
The California alt-metal band returns with its first album in nearly three years.
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1978.
Welcome Interstate Managers
by Fountains of Wayne
June 10, 2003
The New York-based indie-pop band, led by Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood, returns with a long-awaited third LP.
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1979.
Sawdust
by The Killers
November 13, 2007
The collection of b-sides and remixes also features Lou Reed on one track.
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1980.
Digital Ash In A Digital Urn
by Bright Eyes
January 25, 2005
The more experimental of Conor Oberst's two releases in January 2005 is the electronic-flavored 'Digital Ash,' which includes some help from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Nick Zinner and the Postal Service's Jimmy Tamborello.
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1981.
Eyes Open
by Snow Patrol
May 9, 2006
Martha Wainwright and Ken Stringfellow are among the guests on Gary Lightbody's fourth Snow Patrol album.
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1982.
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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1983.
Youth Novels
by Lykke Li
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the Swedish singer was produced by Bjorn Yttling.
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1984.
The Loon
by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 4, 2006
The Minneapolis band's debut full-length has drawn comparisons to Pavement.
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1985.
Mi Plan
by Nelly Furtado
September 15, 2009
The first Spanish-language album for the Canadian-born singer features Alejandro Fernyndez, Juan Luis Guerra, Julieta Venegas, La Mala Rodrýguez and Concha Buika, and Josh Groban as guests.
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1986.
Konk
by The Kooks
April 15, 2008
The sophomore album was produced by Tony Hoffer. The British band recently lost its bassist Max Rafferty, who quit earlier this year.
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1987.
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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1988.
G-Sides
by Gorillaz
February 26, 2002
This disc collects remixes and B-sides (album title notwithstanding) culled from the singles generated by the animated supergroup's international hit debut album. The 9 songs here (totalling just 38 minutes) include two previously unreleased tracks.
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1989.
Familiar To Millions
by Oasis
November 21, 2000
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1990.
Incredibad
by The Lonely Island
February 10, 2009
The people (Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg) behind the "Dick In A Box" song/video on Saturday Night Live releases their debut album.
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1991.
The Captain & The Kid
by Elton John
September 19, 2006
This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'
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1992.
Just Push Play
by Aerosmith
March 6, 2001
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1993.
Dark Days/Light Years
by Super Furry Animals
April 21, 2009
The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'
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1994.
Bare
by Annie Lennox
June 10, 2003
The former Eurythmics' singer's third solo album is her first collection of original songs since 1992's 'Diva.'
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1995.
The Greater Wrong Of The Right
by Skinny Puppy
May 25, 2004
A reunited Nivek Ogre and cEvin Key return with their first Skinny Puppy album in eight years, with Ken Marshall (Tool) producing. (Apparently, their brand of hardcore political industrial noise is only needed during Republican administrations.)
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1996.
Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel
by Atlas Sound
February 19, 2008
The debut solo album from the lead singer of Deerhunter.
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1997.
Waterloo To Anywhere
by Dirty Pretty Things
August 8, 2006
Dave Sardy and Tony Doogan produced this debut LP for the new band from former Libertines member Carl Barat.
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1998.
Liars
by Liars
August 28, 2007
The band releases its self-titled fourth album before it heads out on tour with Interpol this fall.
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1999.
Pushing The Senses
by Feeder
January 31, 2005
The fifth studio release for the veteran UK rock trio fronted by Grant Nicholas comes three years after the suicide of the band's drummer, Jon Lee.
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2000.
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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