Album Releases by Genre
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2001.
The Secret Migration
by Mercury Rev
May 17, 2005
The psychedelic indie rockers, led by returning core trio of vocalist Jonathan Donahue, guitarist Grasshopper and drummer Jeff Mercel, return with a less-orchestral follow up to 2001's 'All Is Dream.' Longtime collaborator David Fridmann co-produced.
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2002.
Electric Version
by The New Pornographers
May 6, 2003
The Vancouver, Canada indie supergroup attempts to duplicate the success of 2000's 'Mass Romantic' with this sophomore release. Neko Case returns to handle vocal duties.
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2003.
Comfort Of Strangers
by Beth Orton
February 7, 2006
Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
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2004.
Hard Candy
by Counting Crows
July 9, 2002
Only the band's fourth studio recording in their 10+ year existence, 'Hard Candy' offers up 13 new tracks, including the single "American Girls" and "Butterfly Reverse," which was cowritten by Ryan Adams. Steve Lillywhite produces.
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2005.
Bounce
by Bon Jovi
October 8, 2002
Just when you feared the New Jersey hair band would never release another album, they did. Oh joy.
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2006.
The Oracle
by Godsmack
May 4, 2010
The fifth studio album for the metal band is its first in nearly five years and its third release to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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2007.
Garden Ruin
by Calexico
April 11, 2006
Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam).
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2008.
It's A Bit Complicated
by Art Brut
June 19, 2007
This is the second album for the tongue-in-cheek English band fronted by Eddie Argos.
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2009.
X
by Def Leppard
July 30, 2002
X marks the veteran English arena-rock band's tenth album.
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2010.
Don't Stop
by Annie
November 17, 2009
The second album for the Norwegian singer features guest appearances by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Datarock's Fredrik Saroea.
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2011.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
by Original Soundtrack
August 10, 2010
The soundtrack features several cover songs and songs written by Beck for the movie based on the comic book about a young Canadian bass player named Scott Pilgrim who meets the perfect girl but soon discovers he must fight her seven exes.
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2012.
July Flame
by Laura Veirs
January 12, 2010
The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.
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![Some Girls [Deluxe Edition]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/58ad924f50c42a0b0674f812c3a6d6d9-98.jpg)
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2013.
Some Girls [Deluxe Edition]
by The Rolling Stones
November 21, 2011
The Rolling Stones' classic 1978 album is remastered and reissued to include 12 unreleased songs from the Some Girls recording sessions. A Super Deluxe edition adds the remastered Beast Of Burden/When the Whip Comes Down 7-inch single, a book, a print of a Helmut Newton photo, postcards, and a tour poster.
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2014.
One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This
by New York Dolls
July 25, 2006
The first album in 32 years for the legendary glam-punk band features guest appearances from Michael Stipe, Bo Diddley and Iggy Pop. Only David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain return from the Dolls' original lineup, however.
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2015.
Pocketful of Sunshine
by Natasha Bedingfield
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the English singer.
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2016.
LP3
by Ratatat
July 8, 2008
This is the third album for the Brooklyn, New York duo.
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2017.
Golden State
by Bush
October 23, 2001
This is the fourth long-player for Gavin Rossdale and Bush, and was produced by Dave Sardie (Slayer, Marilyn Manson).
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2018.
Way To Normal
by Ben Folds
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the artist was produced by Dennis Herring.
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![March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/4493c02f359db76348695882d6a9e506-98.jpg)
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2019.
March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]
by Beirut
February 17, 2009
The first of the double EP set, March of the Zapotec, features Mexican music influences, whereas the second, Holland, includes songs made by Zach Condon under the name Realpeople.
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2020.
Asleep At Heaven's Gate
by Rogue Wave
September 18, 2007
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2021.
Porcelain
by Sparta
July 13, 2004
The El Paso, Texas four-piece (featuring those members of At The Drive-In who didn't join the Mars Volta) return with a second full-length, produced by Mike Major.
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2022.
Together We're Heavy
by The Polyphonic Spree
July 13, 2004
Although the Dallas-based robe-wearing collective (who number close to 30) recorded their buzz-generating debut in just two days, this sophomore effort is the result of a full year in the studio. (Presumably, it's a very large studio.) Eric Feldman (Sparklehorse) and The Speekers produced.
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2023.
Widow City
by The Fiery Furnaces
October 9, 2007
Thrill Jockey releases the New York duo's sixth album.
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2024.
Switzerland
by Electric Six
September 12, 2006
The Detroit party-rockers return with a third album.
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2025.
Bitchin'
by The Donnas
September 18, 2007
The seventh album for the California-based band.
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2026.
Face Control
by Handsome Furs
March 10, 2009
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2027.
Welcome To The Monkey House
by The Dandy Warhols
August 19, 2003
The fourth release for the Portland, Ore. four-piece is a trip through 70's glam- and 80s synth- rock, complete with contributions from Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes (the latter produced much of the album), Chic's Nile Rogers, Bowie/T. Rex producer Tony Visconti, and, well, Evan Dando.
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2028.
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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2029.
The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard
by Rickie Lee Jones
February 6, 2007
The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).
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2030.
Back & Fourth
by Pete Yorn
June 23, 2009
Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years.
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2031.
Body Of Song
by Bob Mould
July 26, 2005
The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty.
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2032.
We All Belong
by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
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2033.
The Beautiful Lie
by Ed Harcourt
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth solo album from the prolific English singer-songwriter.
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2034.
Red Letter Year
by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
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2035.
Cuts Across The Land
by The Duke Spirit
March 7, 2006
The UK rockers (making their full-length debut with this Flood- and Simon Raymonde-produced disc) are fronted by Liela Moss, who has drawn comparisons to Patti Smith and PJ Harvey.
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2036.
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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2037.
The Bird And The Bee
by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.
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2038.
Little Death
by Pete & the Pirates
February 18, 2008
The debut album for the Reading, England, quintet was produced by Gareth Parton.
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2039.
Romanian Names
by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
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2040.
Strangers
by Ed Harcourt
February 1, 2005
The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.
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2041.
The Brutalist Bricks
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
March 9, 2010
The Ted Leo-led rock band moves to Matador Records for its sixth album.
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2042.
Size Matters
by Helmet
October 5, 2004
The metal band returns after a seven-year recording hiatus with this new disc, produced by band leader Page Hamilton (the only original member here) with Jay Baumgardner and Charlie Clouser.
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2043.
Ego War
by Audio Bullys
June 3, 2003
Already being heralded as 2003's version of The Streets, the suburban London duo who compose the Audio Bullys combine everything from punk, ska, new wave, and house on this debut.
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2044.
Illumination
by Paul Weller
January 14, 2003
The former Style Council and Jam frontman returns with a solo album, and finds Weller producing and playing most of the instruments himself, with the help of a few celebrity guests such as Noel Gallagher, Kelly Jones and Aziz Ibrahim.
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2045.
Your Future Our Clutter
by The Fall
May 4, 2010
Continuing with the same lineup as 2008's "Imperial Wax Solvent," the British rock band led by Mark E. Smith releases its 28th studio album on new label Domino records.
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2046.
I Am Shelby Lynne
by Shelby Lynne
January 25, 2000
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2047.
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free
by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
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2048.
Brother Is To Son
by Br. Danielson
June 8, 2004
'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.
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2049.
Geneva
by Russian Circles
October 20, 2009
The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis.
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2050.
Hush
by Asobi Seksu
February 17, 2009
The third album for the New York indie-rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
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2051.
The Fire Theft
by The Fire Theft
September 23, 2003
Former Sunny Day Real Estate members Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith and Nate Mendel make their debut as The Fire Theft with this 13-track disc, co-produced by Brad Wood.
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2052.
Sha Sha
by Ben Kweller
March 5, 2002
A musician since his early childhood, 20-year-old Texan Ben Kweller experienced some minor success with the band Radish in the late 1990s before embarking on a solo career highlighted by 'Sha Sha,' his debut full-length for Dave Matthews' label Ato.
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2053.
Klang
by The Rakes
March 23, 2009
The third album for the British indie-rock band was recorded in Berlin.
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2054.
Freedom Wind
by The Explorers Club
May 20, 2008
The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.
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2055.
Life And Times
by Bob Mould
April 7, 2009
The ex-Husker Du singer moves away from the electronic sounds of his more recent releases and returns to the guitar stylings he played 20 years ago.
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2056.
Teenager
by The Thrills
October 23, 2007
The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.
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2057.
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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2058.
Quixotic
by Martina Topley-Bird
July 14, 2003
Best known as the female vocalist on Tricky's first three albums, Martina Topley-Bird finally arrives with her first solo release, which earned her a Mercury Music Prize nomination. Guest collaborators include the Tricky kid himself, as well as David Holmes and Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age).
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2059.
Folklore
by 16 Horsepower
August 6, 2002
The moody alt-country band led by David Eugene Edwards returns with its darkest set of songs yet.
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2060.
Loose Fur
by Loose Fur
January 28, 2003
This six-track disc is a collaboration between Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, drummer Glenn Kotche, and Jim O'Rourke (known for both his acclaimed recent solo albums and work with Wilco and Sonic Youth).
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2061.
Beak>
by Beak>
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the trio from Bristol was written in 12 days.
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2062.
Alight Of Night
by Crystal Stilts
October 28, 2008
The New York quartet, which includes ex-Vivian Girls drummer Frankie Rose, releases its debut album.
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2063.
Jim Noir
by Jim Noir
April 8, 2008
The Manchester, England, native wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed his sophomore album.
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2064.
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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2065.
Throwing Muses [2003]
by Throwing Muses
March 4, 2003
Back together for the first time since their 1996 breakup, the college radio faves offer up 12 new tracks on this self-titled release. The lineup here includes original co-founder Kristen Hersh, drummer David Narcizo and bassist Bernard Georges, with fellow co-founder (and Hersh's half sister) Tanya Donelly on hand as well to contribute backing vocals.
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2066.
Celebration Castle
by The Ponys
May 3, 2005
Steve Albini produced album #2 for the Chicago post-punk outfit.
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2067.
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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2068.
Good Arrows
by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
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2069.
Cause I Sez So
by New York Dolls
May 5, 2009
The second album since the band returned in 2006 was produced by their first producer, Todd Rundgren.
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2070.
One Bedroom
by The Sea and Cake
January 21, 2003
The Chicago-based post-rockers return with their sixth album, their once frenetic pace of releasing albums slowed over recent years due to numerous side projects (solo albums for vocalist Sam Prekop and guitarist Archer Prewitt, and work in Tortoise, among other things, for drummer John McEntire). Included here is the band's cover of David Bowie's "Sound and Vision."
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2071.
Oui
by The Sea and Cake
October 3, 2000
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2072.
My Old, Familiar Friend
by Brendan Benson
August 18, 2009
The Raconteurs band member releases his fourth solo album produced by Gil Norton.
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2073.
Love And Its Opposite
by Tracey Thorn
May 18, 2010
The Everything But The Girl singer's third solo album was produced by Ewan Pearson.
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2074.
Hold On Love
by Azure Ray
October 7, 2003
Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachmann returns as producer for the third album from the duo of Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor.
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2075.
God Is Good
by Om
September 29, 2009
This is the first studio album for the band since adding new drummer Emil Amos.
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2076.
Oxeneers Or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go
by These Arms Are Snakes
September 21, 2004
The Seattle band (who apparently suffer from either an unusual genetic problem or severe hallucinations) make their full-length debut with this disc.
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2077.
The Age Of Miracles
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2010
The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.
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2078.
Everything & Nothing
by David Sylvian
November 7, 2000
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2079.
Music Is A Hungry Ghost
by To Rococo Rot
May 8, 2001
Melding post-rock and electronica, German trio To Rococo Rot have garnered attention by releasing a series of well-received albums on indie labels (most notably 1999's 'The Amateur View') and producing Saint Etienne's 'Sound of Water' LP. Here, they combine with New York turntablist I-Sound for their first release on Mute Records.
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2080.
Trials & Errors
by Magnolia Electric Co.
January 18, 2005
Recorded during a live performance by the Jason Molina-led four-piece in Brussels in 2003, 'Trials' includes seven songs from the Songs:Ohia catalog as well as three new Magnolia Electric Co. tracks.
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2081.
Everything Wrong Is Imaginary
by Lilys
February 21, 2006
Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.
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2082.
Carousel Waltz
by The Robot Ate Me
May 10, 2005
The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.
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2083.
Out West
by Gomez
June 7, 2005
This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.
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2084.
Sojourner
by Magnolia Electric Co.
August 7, 2007
Jason Molina releases four albums from four recordings sessions in a box set that includes a DVD, postcards, and a medallion.
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2085.
Invisible Ones
by Orenda Fink
August 23, 2005
The singer follows the lead of her Azure Ray bandmate Maria Taylor (whose '11:11' came out in May) with this solo debut, co-produced by Andy LeMaster (Now It's Overhead).
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2086.
Forfeit/Fortune
by Crooked Fingers
October 7, 2008
The fifth album for the Seattle, Washington-based band was produced by Mark Nevers, Alex McManus, and Eric Bachmann.
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2087.
From Every Sphere
by Ed Harcourt
May 20, 2003
Nominated for Britain's Mercury Music Prize for his 2001 debut 'Here Be Monsters,' DIYer Ed Harcourt returns with his second studio recording.
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2088.
Promise Of Love
by American Analog Set
June 17, 2003
The Austin, Texas-based drone-pop qunitet--known to friends and reviewers as AmAnSet--returns with their fifth LP.
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2089.
Is All Over... The Map
by Giant Sand
September 14, 2004
Howe Gelb is joined by producer John Parish and singers Vic Chesnutt and Patsy Jean on his latest Giant Sand offering.
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2090.
Meadow
by Richard Buckner
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices.
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2091.
Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
by Various Artists
October 12, 2004
This 82-song, 4-disc box set compiles various indie and alternative tracks from the 1980s across multiple genres, and includes music from both the decade's "biggest" names (The Smiths, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, etc.) as well as lesser-known artists such as The Raincoats, Green On Red, and The Lyres.
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2092.
Courtcase 2000
by Cats In Paris
August 25, 2008
The quartet from Manchester, England, releases its debut album.
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2093.
Dos
by Wooden Shjips
April 14, 2009
The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.
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2094.
Cream Cuts
by Tussle
August 26, 2008
Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.
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2095.
The Night
by Morphine
February 1, 2000
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2096.
Tales Told
by Ian Broudie
October 11, 2004
This is the solo debut for the former leader of the Lightning Seeds and producer of such bands as Echo & The Bunnymen. Members of The Coral and The Zutons guest.
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2097.
Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets
by Gary Jules
March 23, 2004
Available for several years on his own website, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gary Jules' second album finally got a major-label release in 2004 thanks to the unexpected success of one of its tracks--a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World"--that appeared on the Donnie Darko soundtrack.
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2098.
Kairos
by White Hinterland
March 9, 2010
On Casey Deniel and Shawn Creeden's second full-length album, the duo moves away from the jazzy pop of 2008's "Phylactery Factory" with more shades of down-tempo electronica.
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2099.
Skeleton
by Abe Vigoda
July 8, 2008
The third album for the Los Angeles-area punk-rock band.
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2100.
The Phenomenal Handclap Band
by The Phenomenal Handclap Band
June 23, 2009
The debut album for the New York group started by Daniel Collas and Sean Marquand.
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