Album Releases by Genre
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2101.
Under Cold Blue Stars
by Josh Rouse
February 19, 2002
Singer/songwriter Josh Rouse's third solo LP was produced by Roger Moutenot.
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2102.
Midnight Souvenirs
by Peter Wolf
April 6, 2010
The former singer for the J. Geils Band releases his first solo album in eight years, which features duets with Merle Haggard, Shelby Lynne, and Neko Case.
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2103.
Last Days Of Wonder
by The Handsome Family
June 13, 2006
This is the first release in three years for the husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks.
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2104.
Emotion & Commotion
by Jeff Beck
April 13, 2010
The first studio album in nearly 10 years for the Grammy winner features Imelda May, Olivia Safe, and Joss Stone as guest singers.
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2105.
Glass Floor
by Maritime
June 1, 2004
This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.
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2106.
No Hope, No Future
by Good Shoes
January 25, 2010
This is the second album for English rock quartet and its first with its new bass player.
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2107.
Love And Distance
by The Helio Sequence
June 8, 2004
The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.
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2108.
Stone, Steel & Bright Lights
by Jay Farrar
June 8, 2004
This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).
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2109.
Giving Up The Ghost
by Windsor For The Derby
August 16, 2005
The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'
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2110.
Saint Bartlett
by Damien Jurado
May 25, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.
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2111.
Strangest Things
by Longwave
March 18, 2003
'Strangest Things' is the second album, and first for a major label, for Longwave, who got their big break opening for fellow New Yorkers the Strokes (although their sound veers much closer to that of 80s-influenced Interpol than the neo-garage of the Strokes). Dave Fridmann produces.
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2112.
When The Deer Wore Blue
by Figurines
September 11, 2007
Jeremy Lemos worked on the third album for the Denmark band.
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2113.
Back To The Web
by Elf Power
April 25, 2006
This is the eighth album for the Elephant 6 affiliated band from Athens, Georgia.
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2114.
Summer In The Southeast
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
November 15, 2005
This 17-song set was recorded during Will Oldham's 2004 tour.
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2115.
Get Evens
by The Evens
November 7, 2006
This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).
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2116.
Falling Down A Mountain
by Tindersticks
February 16, 2010
The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.
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2117.
The True False Identity
by T-Bone Burnett
May 16, 2006
This is the veteran producer's first solo artist album in 14 years.
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2118.
Vacilando Territory Blues
by J Tillman
January 27, 2009
Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.
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2119.
Volta
by Björk
May 8, 2007
The typically eclectic guest lineup on Bjork's first studio album in three years includes Timbaland, a ten-piece all-female horn section, and members of Konono No. 1, Lightning Bolt, Antony & The Johnsons, and LFO.
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2120.
Zeitgeist
by The Smashing Pumpkins
July 10, 2007
The Smashing Pumpkins return from a seven year hiatus with their latest album. Best Buy, Target, and iTunes will each have CDs with different tracks from those available at other retailers.
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2121.
This Is War
by Thirty Seconds to Mars
December 8, 2009
The Jared Leto-led rock band releases its third album produced with Flood and Steve Lillywhite.
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2122.
Fortress
by Protest the Hero
January 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the post-hardcore/metal band from Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
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2123.
Out Of Exile
by Audioslave
May 24, 2005
Rick Rubin produced this second album for the Chris Cornell-meets-Rage Against The Machine supergroup.
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2124.
Try This
by P!nk
November 11, 2003
Following the unexpected critical and commercial success of M!ssundaztood, Pink returns with a third, even more rock-oriented album. Linda Perry returns to helm just a few tracks, with the bulk of the producing/writing chores falling to Rancid's Tim Armstrong.
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2125.
TheFutureEmbrace
by Billy Corgan
June 21, 2005
The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.
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2126.
3121
by Prince
March 21, 2006
This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.
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2127.
Magic Potion
by The Black Keys
September 12, 2006
This is the fourth LP for the minimalist blues-rock duo of Patrick Carney (drums) and Dan Auedback (vocals/guitar).
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2128.
Inside In Inside Out
by The Kooks
October 3, 2006
Tony Hoffer (Beck) produced this first album for the Brighton, England four-piece.
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2129.
Venus Doom
by H.I.M.
September 18, 2007
The Finnish hard rock band's sixth album includes one song that is over 10 minutes long.
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2130.
Lights And Sounds
by Yellowcard
January 24, 2006
The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.
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2131.
Something To Be
by Rob Thomas
April 19, 2005
The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.
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2132.
The Circle
by Bon Jovi
November 10, 2009
The New Jersey rock band releases its latest album produced with John Shanks.
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2133.
Everyday
by Dave Matthews Band
February 27, 2001
Matthews' first collaboration with producer Glen Ballard (who has produced albums by Alanis Morissette, No Doubt, and Wilson Phillips) results in a collection of shorter, more focused tracks than DMB fans may be accustomed to.
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2134.
Christ Illusion
by Slayer
August 8, 2006
This is the first studio output for the original lineup of the metal band since 1990's Seasons In The Abyss.
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2135.
Liberation Transmission
by Lostprophets
June 27, 2006
This is the third album for the hard-rocking Welsh band.
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2136.
My Dinosaur Life
by Motion City Soundtrack
January 19, 2010
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus produces the punk band's fourth album.
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![Voltaic [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/d93b6f2a402e0576b3f83fc79bb6f3c7-98.jpg)
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2137.
Voltaic [Live]
by Björk
June 30, 2009
The live CD features live recordings after the release of 2007's "Volta."
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2138.
Cosmic Egg
by Wolfmother
October 26, 2009
The second album for the Australian rock band was produced by Alan Moulder.
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2139.
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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2140.
West
by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
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2141.
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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2142.
Night Falls Over Kortedala
by Jens Lekman
October 9, 2007
The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
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2143.
Getting Away With Murder
by Papa Roach
August 31, 2004
The Northern California alt-metal band returns with a third album.
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2144.
Kid Rock
by Kid Rock
November 11, 2003
The sixth album for the Detroit rocker is more party-rock than rap-metal, although some hip-hop elements are retained from previous outings. Included is a cover of "Feel Like Makin' Love."
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2145.
Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings
by Counting Crows
March 25, 2008
The fifth album is split in two parts, with one half produced by Gil Norton and the other half by Brian Deck.
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2146.
Payable On Death
by P.O.D.
November 4, 2003
The born-again Christian rap-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 hit 'Satellite.' Jason Truby replaces departed guitarist Marcos.
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2147.
Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose
by Meat Loaf
October 31, 2006
This is the Loaf's third (and hopefully final) installment in his three-decade Bat Out Of Hell series.
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2148.
Noah's Ark
by CocoRosie
September 13, 2005
Their second album finds sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady joined by Antony and Devendra Banhart.
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2149.
The Illusion Of Progress
by Staind
August 19, 2008
Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.
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2150.
End Times
by Eels
January 19, 2010
The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."
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2151.
truANT
by Alien Ant Farm
August 19, 2003
This sophomore disc for the Southern California alt-metal outfit was produced by Robert and Dean DeLeo of the Stone Temple Pilots.
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2152.
Working Man's Cafe
by Ray Davies
February 19, 2008
The sophomore solo album for The Kinks' lead singer was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
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2153.
My Private Nation
by Train
June 3, 2003
The San Francisco alt-rock band attempts to duplicate the success of 2001's 'Drops of Jupiter' with this, their third release.
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2154.
Artwork
by The Used
September 1, 2009
The rock band's fourth album produced by Matt Squire, is the first with new drummer, Dan Whitesides.
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2155.
Warnings/Promises
by Idlewild
August 16, 2005
The fourth album for the Scottish band was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tony Hoffer (Air, Beck).
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2156.
Emerald City
by John Vanderslice
July 24, 2007
The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again.
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2157.
Between My Head and the Sky
by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 22, 2009
The first album credited to the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band since 1975 features Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), and her son/producer Sean Lennon.
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2158.
My Way
by Ian Brown
September 28, 2009
The latest solo album for the former Stone Roses singer was produced by Dave McCracken.
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2159.
Hello Sadness
by Los Campesinos!
November 15, 2011
Recorded in Girona, Spain, with producer John Goodmason, the latest album for the Welsh band led by Gareth Campesinos expands on its pop sounds.
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2160.
Agony & Irony
by Alkaline Trio
July 1, 2008
The latest album for the punk rock trio from Illinois was produced by Josh Abraham.
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2161.
Coaster
by NOFX
April 28, 2009
The 11th album for the San Francisco-based punk-rock band was produced with Bill Stevenson.
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2162.
Keep Your Eyes Ahead
by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
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2163.
Beast Moans
by Swan Lake
November 21, 2006
'Beast' marks the debut for Swan Lake, the new collaboration between Destroyer's Dan Bejar, Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug and Frog Eyes' Carey Mercer.
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2164.
The Return To Form Black Majick Party
by Pop Levi
February 20, 2007
A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.
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2165.
Our Thickness
by The Russian Futurists
May 3, 2005
Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.
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2166.
Dylanesque
by Bryan Ferry
June 19, 2007
Covers are nothing new for the Roxy Music frontman, but 'Dylanesque' marks the first time Ferry has dedicated an entire album to the work of a single artist. (That would be Bob Dylan, in case you didn't notice the title.)
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2167.
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul
by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
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2168.
Sun Gangs
by The Veils
April 7, 2009
The British indie-rock band releases its third album.
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2169.
Ruminant Band
by Fruit Bats
August 4, 2009
Eric Johnson returns to the indie rock band for its fourth album after having worked with The Shins and Vetiver.
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2170.
Blowback
by Tricky
June 26, 2001
Another eclectic effort from the former Massive Attack member features guest contributions from the likes of Alanis Morrisette, Cyndi Lauper, Ed Kowalcyzk (Live), and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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2171.
The BBC Sessions
by Belle and Sebastian
November 18, 2008
The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001.
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2172.
The Autumn Defense
by The Autumn Defense
January 9, 2007
This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.
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2173.
Front Parlour Ballads
by Richard Thompson
August 9, 2005
This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years.
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2174.
Mermaid Avenue Vol. II
by Billy Bragg & Wilco
May 30, 2000
Following 1998's successful collaboration Mermaid Avenue, Billy Bragg and Wilco have reunited to bring more of Woody Guthrie's unrecorded lyrics to life.
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2175.
Bavarian Fruit Bread
by Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions
October 23, 2001
This is the debut album for the former Mazzy Star chanteuse's new band.
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2176.
On A Wire
by The Get Up Kids
May 14, 2002
The third LP for Kansas City's Get Up Kids follows after endless touring with the likes of Weezer and Green Day, and sees the emo band moving in a new direction, thanks in part to producer Scott Litt (R.E.M.).
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2177.
Live From Dakota
by Stereophonics
April 18, 2006
This double-disc live set was recorded during the band's 2005 world tour.
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2178.
Junior
by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
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2179.
Team Boo
by Mates of State
September 16, 2003
This is the third album from the husband-wife duo of Kori Gardner (keyboards) and Jason Hammel (drums). Spoon's Jim Eno produced, along with John Croslin.
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2180.
King For A Day
by Bobby Conn
February 20, 2007
The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.
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2181.
Object 47
by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
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2182.
Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
May 4, 2004
This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
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2183.
Ghost Games
by Apes
February 19, 2008
The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.
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2184.
Days Run Away
by The House of Love
February 28, 2005
'Days' is the first album in over a dozen years for the reunited London-based alt-rockers, and is their first to include both original guitarists (Guy Chadwick and Terry Bickers) since 1989.
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2185.
Everyday Demons
by The Answer
March 31, 2009
The Northern Ireland rock band releases its first album in North America after featuring a track on the video game Guitar Hero: World Tour.
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2186.
Don't Mess With The Dragon
by Ozomatli
April 3, 2007
The fourth album from the Los Angeles band blends latin music with rock, ska, hip-hop, and other genres.
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2187.
Read & Burn 01 [EP]
by Wire
June 25, 2002
The groundbreaking English four-piece art-punk band has reunited (25 years after their debut) to record this 6-track EP, representing their first new studio output together since 1990's 'Manscape.'
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2188.
Invitation Songs
by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
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2189.
Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit
by Micah P. Hinson
October 10, 2006
This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery.
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2190.
Enemy Mine
by Swan Lake
March 24, 2009
The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach).
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2191.
A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)
by Glasvegas
December 1, 2008
The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days.
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2192.
The New Year
by The New Year
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.
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2193.
Shelter From The Ash
by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
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2194.
Look Into The Eyeball
by David Byrne
May 8, 2001
Perhaps the former Talking Head's best solo work since 1994's 'David Byrne,' 'Look Into The Eyeball' features 12 tracks and, as expected, numerous musical styles. NRU from Cafe Tacuba guests on the Spanish-language track "Desconocido Soy."
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2195.
Pyramid Electric Co.
by Jason Molina
January 20, 2004
The Songs: Ohia leader offers seven new tracks on this completely solo release, the first he has recorded under his own name. It is the result of a single session in Omaha with engineer Mike Mogis (who worked with Molia on the 'Ghost Tropic' album).
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2196.
The Invisible Deck
by The Rogers Sisters
March 7, 2006
Compared to a no-wave B-52's, the garage-rock trio Rogers Sisters return with a second LP, produced by Tim Barnes.
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2197.
Hal
by Hal
May 10, 2005
The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.
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2198.
Atlas
by Kinky
December 2, 2003
The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.
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2199.
Eggs
by Oh No Ono
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.
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2200.
One Of The Boys
by Katy Perry
June 17, 2008
Once upon a time a Christian rock singer, the now-pop singer releases her second album, produced by the likes of Butch Walker, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Dave Stewart, and Greg Wells.
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