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American Goldwing
by Blitzen Trapper
September 13, 2011
The Portland folk-rockers return with a new album of psychedelic roots music.
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Never Trust a Happy Song
by Grouplove
September 13, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based indie rock quintet.
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Freaking Out [EP]
by Toro y Moi
September 13, 2011
The latest five-track EP from Chaz Bundick sees the musician return to a more electro-pop sound.
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2011: A Space Odyssey
by The Cambodian Space Project
September 13, 2011
The debut album for the rock band led by Australian Julien Poulson features covers from 1960s-1970s Cambodian pop music, as well as original tracks that showcase elements from Southeast Asian music.
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Gentle Spirit
by Jonathan Wilson
September 13, 2011
Produced by the singer-songwriter-producer, the album was recorded between tours and other producing jobs on analog tape. It includes Andy Cabic and Otto Hauser of Vetiver; Chris Robinson and Adam McDougall of the Black Crowes; and Brian Geltner, Barry Goldberg, Josh Grange, Gerald Johnson, Gary Louris, and Gary Mallaber as guest musicians.
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Bright and Vivid
by Kathryn Calder
September 13, 2011
The second solo album for the New Pornographer singer/keyboardist was produced by Colin Stewart.
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Dreams Come True
by CANT
September 13, 2011
Chris Taylor of the Brooklyn band Grizzly Bear releases his solo side project.
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Relax
by Das Racist
September 13, 2011
The pop-rap experimentalists release its debut full-length album.
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Brighter Days: The Film and Live Concert Album
by JJ Grey & Mofro
September 13, 2011
JJ Grey & Mofro's debut live concert album and DVD set was recorded at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse in January 2011.
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Gravity the Seducer
by Ladytron
September 13, 2011
The UK synth-pop veterans release their fifth full-length album.
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Junk of the Heart
by The Kooks
September 13, 2011
The English indie rock band return after a three-year hiatus with a new album.
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Staind
by Staind
September 13, 2011
The Massachusetts nu-metal band release their seventh studio album.
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Mountaintops
by Mates of State
September 13, 2011
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Violent Hearts
by Shimmering Stars
September 13, 2011
The debut album for the Canadian indie-pop trio was influenced by music from the 1950s and '60s.
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Worship Music
by Anthrax
September 13, 2011
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Barfly
by Rocket from the Tombs
September 12, 2011
The first album of new material in nearly 40 years for the Cleveland, Ohio, rock band is known as a major influence on punk and alternative music.
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The Loudest Engine
by Howling Bells
September 12, 2011
The third album for the London-based, Australian indie rock quartet was produced by Mark Stoermer of The Killers.
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I Wake Up Screaming
by Kid Creole & the Coconuts
September 12, 2011
Hercules Aand Love Affair's Andrew Butler produced the first album in over more than a decade for Thomas August Darnell's alter ego Kid Creole.
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A Dramatic Turn of Events
by Dream Theater
September 9, 2011
This is the progressive metal band's first album without drummer Mike Portnoy and was produced by guitarist John Petrucci.
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A Kiss Before You Go
by Katzenjammer
September 8, 2011
The Norwegian quartet's second album includes a track recorded in a church.
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Go Tell Fire To The Mountain
by WU LYF
September 6, 2011
The British rock band self-produced its debut full-length album, which was recorded in an unused church.
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Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town
by Hank Williams III
September 6, 2011
One of three releases out on the same day by the alternative country rock artist, this two-disc set tilts more toward country than rock and roll.
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Re: ECM
by Ricardo Villalobos
September 6, 2011
Techno artist Ricardo Villalobos and experimental artist Max Loderbauer teamed up to produce music inspired by music label ECM's catalog.
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Hanna
by Original Soundtrack
September 6, 2011
The Chemical Brothers bring their electronic skills to the soundtrack of the 2011 film.
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Mesabi
by Tom Russell
September 6, 2011
The singer-songwriter's latest album was coproduced by Barry Walsh and features Calexico, Augie Meyers, Van Dyke Parks, and Lucinda Williams as guest singers.
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Attention Deficit Domination
by Hank Williams III
September 6, 2011
One of the three releases for Hank Williams III on September 6, this album consists of doom metal music.
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Cattle Callin
by Hank 3's 3 Bar Ranch
September 6, 2011
One of the three albums by Hank Williams III released September 6th and the most experimental of the three, Cattle Callin' include sounds of a cattle auctioneer.
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Eponymous
by Roberts & Lord
September 6, 2011
Simon Lord of the Black Ghosts and Simian collaborates with Rafter Roberts in a debut that was created over long distance, with Lord in London and Roberts in the US.
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Hurricane
by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
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Elsie
by The Horrible Crowes
September 6, 2011
The debut side project for Gaslight Anthem lead singer Brian Fallon also features his guitar tech, Ian Perkins.
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Work (Work, Work)
by HTRK
September 6, 2011
The London-based duo completed its second album after the death of its bassist.
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Let Them Talk
by Hugh Laurie
September 6, 2011
The actor best known for his roles on the TV shows House and Jeeves and Wooster releases his debut album of blues music produced by Joe Henry.
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Beautiful Imperfection
by Asa
September 6, 2011
The soulful singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist releases her sophomore album.
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Here for a Good Time
by George Strait
September 6, 2011
The country singer releases his 39th studio album.
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Seeds We Sow
by Lindsey Buckingham
September 6, 2011
Fleetwood Mac's famed songwriter and guitarist returns with another solo release that was recorded entirely in his home.
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Celestial Electric
by Shawn Lee
September 6, 2011
The debut album for Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter AM and London-based Shawn Lee was influenced by 1960s and 70s rock music.
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Garden of Arms
by Peter Wolf Crier
September 6, 2011
The second release for Peter Pisano and Brian Moen was written after their 2010 tour.
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The Devil's Rain
by Misfits
September 6, 2011
The first album in eight years for the punk rock group was produced by Ed Stasium.
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Wildlife
by The Icarus Line
September 6, 2011
This is the fourth full-length album for the Los Angeles punk rock band.
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Listen to Me: Buddy Holly
by Various Artists
September 6, 2011
The tribute album produced by Peter Asher features Jackson Browne, Monty Python's Eric Idle, Lyle Lovett, Imelda May, Linda Ronstadt, Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and Brian Wilson singing some of Buddy Holly's hit songs.
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The Mancy of Sound
by Steve Coleman & the Five Elements
September 5, 2011
The latest album from the jazz saxophonist and his band features a four-piece suite inspired by the West African Yoruba people.
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In the Grace of Your Love
by The Rapture
September 5, 2011
The New York trio releases their fourth album of dance punk.
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Mutual Friends
by BOY
September 2, 2011
The debut album from the Swiss-German pop duo of Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass was produced by Philip Steinke.
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1977
by Terius Nash
August 31, 2011
Recorded over two weeks, the dark and personal album was released for free on the Internet under his real name.
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Coastal Grooves
by Blood Orange
August 30, 2011
Former Test Icicles member Dev Hynes releases a solo album of experimental '80s electronica.
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The Rip Tide
by Beirut
August 30, 2011
The New Mexico-based band releases its newest album of indie rock, fusing world music with pop to develop a unique sound all of its own.
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Behind the Parade
by Tommy Keene
August 30, 2011
This is the latest album for the power pop singer-guitarist who has worked with Robert Pollard.
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One Man Mutiny
by Tommy Stinson
August 30, 2011
Former Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson releases his second solo album on his label Done to Death.
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Black and White
by Wretch 32
August 30, 2011
The second album for the British rapper features guest appearances by Etta Bond, Chipmunk, Example, Darren B, Alex Mills, Daley, and Ed Sheeran.
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Floreat
by Mara Carlyle
August 30, 2011
The British singer-songwriter's second album produced by Dan Carey was delayed for three years after EMI took over her previous record label.
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Hearts
by I Break Horses
August 30, 2011
This is the debut album for the Swedish duo of Maria Linden and Fredrik Balck.
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I'm with You
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
August 30, 2011
The California rock band releases their 10th album produced by Rick Rubin and the first since 2006 and with new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, who replaced John Frusciante.
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Endless Now
by Male Bonding
August 30, 2011
Produced by John Agnello, the second album from the British trio was recorded in Woodstock, New York.
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Tassili
by Tinariwen
August 30, 2011
The Tuareg group releases their fifth studio album, fusing blues and styles of the nomadic people of the Sahara.
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Ghost on the Canvas
by Glen Campbell
August 30, 2011
In spite of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, the country pop musician releases a new album.
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Yes and Also Yes
by Mike Doughty
August 30, 2011
The fourth studio album for the indie rock singer was produced by Pat Dillett.
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Tripper
by Hella
August 30, 2011
The Sacramento experimental rock band releases a new album.
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There's Always Another Girl
by Juliana Hatfield
August 30, 2011
The singer-songwriter's 11th studio album's focus is funding There's Always Another Girl (previously known as Speeches Delivered to Animals and Plants), in conjunction with the Pledge Music website, and she's also donating a percentage of the money put up by the fans to a pair of animal shelters.
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Fever Dream
by Alias
August 30, 2011
The abstract hip hop Anticon musician returns with a new album of experimental rap.
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Wander/Wonder
by Balam Acab
August 30, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for electronic producer, Alec Koone.
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Ready for Confetti
by Robert Earl Keen, Jr.
August 29, 2011
The Texas songwriter releases his 16th album.
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Nothing But the Beat
by David Guetta
August 29, 2011
The French producer/DJ releases his fifth album which includes guest appearances from such artists as Flo Rida, Nicki Minaj, Taio Cruz, Ludacris, Usher. will.i.am, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Akon, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, and Sia.
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World Wide Rebel Songs
by Tom Morello
August 29, 2011
Tom Morello's latest release as his folk alter ego is his third solo album, accompanied by a fully electrified band called The Freedom Fighters Orchestra.
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The Golden Age of Apocalypse
by Thundercat
August 29, 2011
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Tha Carter IV
by Lil Wayne
August 29, 2011
The ninth studio album from the rapper features special guests such as Drake, T-Pain, and Rick Ross.
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Night Shades
by Cobra Starship
August 29, 2011
The New York-based electro-pop band release their fourth studio album.
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Glazin'
by Jacuzzi Boys
August 29, 2011
The Miami-based band releases an album of garage punk songs.
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Emperor's Nightingale
by Stereo MC's
August 29, 2011
The British duo's seventh album continues its move toward electronic and rock music.
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Black and White America
by Lenny Kravitz
August 29, 2011
The funk rock singer and multi-instrumentalist releases his ninth studio album.
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The Spade
by Butch Walker
August 29, 2011
The singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer releases his debut album for Dangerbird Records.
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Keeper
by John Doe
August 29, 2011
John Doe coproduced his latest solo album with Dave Way, which features guest appearances from Howie Gelb, Patty Griffin, Smokey Hormel, and Jill Sobule.
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Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down
by Ry Cooder
August 29, 2011
The Grammy-award winning musician returns with a concept album about corruption in America.
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If You're Young
by The Static Jacks
August 29, 2011
The debut album for the New Jersey indie rock band was produced by Chris Shaw.
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Mirror Traffic
by Stephen Malkmus
August 23, 2011
The Pavement frontman releases his latest rock album with The Jicks, produced by Beck.
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Muppets: The Green Album
by Various Artists
August 23, 2011
Classic Muppet songs are covered by OK Go, Weezer, Hayley Williams, The Fray, Alkaline Trio, My Morning Jacket, Amy Lee, Sondre Lerche, The Airborne Toxic Event, Atreyu's Brandon Saller, Good Charlotte's Billy Martin, Andrew Bird, Matt Nathanson, and Rachael Yamagata.
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You Are All I See
by Active Child
August 23, 2011
The electronic music project of Paul Grossi is filled with diverse sounds and many synthesized instruments.
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Obscurities
by Stephin Merritt
August 23, 2011
The singer-songwriter from The Magnetic Fields releases a solo album of B-sides, compilation cuts, and various unreleased material.
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Post-Mortem
by Black Tide
August 23, 2011
The New York-based heavy metal band releases its sophomore full-length album produced by Josh Wilbur and GGGarth.
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La Liberacion
by CSS
August 23, 2011
The Brazilian band releases their third album of party pop and electronic rock.
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Still Living
by Ganglians
August 23, 2011
The Beach Boys-influenced Sacramento band release their second full-length rock-pop album.
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The Blackbird Diaries
by Dave Stewart
August 23, 2011
The Eurythmics member releases a solo album of rock and blues, recorded at Nashville's famous Blackbird Studios.
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Ancient Romans
by Sun Araw
August 23, 2011
The Los Angeles-based solo project of Cameron Stallones releases the fifth LP of psychedelic electro noise pop.
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Concrete
by Sunny Sweeney
August 23, 2011
The Texan country music artist releases a new album.
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What Matters Most
by Barbra Streisand
August 23, 2011
Barbara Streisand sings the lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and also produced the album.
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Honkey Kong
by Apathy
August 23, 2011
The third solo album for the rapper includes guest appearances by Celph Titled, Esoteric, Mad Lion, Slaine, Vinnie Paz, and Xzibit.
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The R.E.D. Album
by Game
August 23, 2011
The long delayed 21-track album for the Los Angeles rapper features guest turns from Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Sly, Drake, Rick Ross, Beanie Sigel, Young Jeezy, Big Boi, E-40, Lloyd, Mario, Wale. Chris Brown, Nelly Furtado, and Tyler, the Creator.
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Program 91
by Razika
August 23, 2011
This is the debut album for the Norwegian ska-pop quartet.
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Rise Ye Sunken Ships
by We Are Augustines
August 23, 2011
After the band Pela ended, singer Billy McCarthy and bassist Eric Sanderson, along with new drummer Rob Allen, formed We Are Augustines. The death of Billy McCarthy's brother had a great influence on the songs on the debut album produced by Dave Newfield.
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Outside Society: Looking Back 1975-2007
by Patti Smith
August 23, 2011
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes tracks that span her recording career for both Arista and Columbia Records.
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Starry Mind
by P.G. Six
August 23, 2011
The first album in four years for the New York band led by Pat Gubler adds more rock elements to its acoustic folk style.
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Hell On Heels
by Pistol Annies
August 23, 2011
This is the debut album from the Miranda Lambert-led country trio that includes Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe.
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Ghostbird
by Zee Avi
August 23, 2011
The second album for the Malaysian-born singer-songwriter was produced by Mario Caldato, Jr.
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Rapping With Paul White
by Paul White
August 23, 2011
This is Paul White's first full-length project with vocals, which features Nancy Elizabeth, Danny Brown, Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson, Jehst, Marv Won, Moe Pope, and Tranqill.
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Apokalypsis
by Chelsea Wolfe
August 23, 2011
The third album for the California singer-songwriter continues her dark folk style.
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Killer Sounds
by Hard-Fi
August 22, 2011
The third studio album for the British indie rock band was coproduced by lead singer Richard Archer with Grey Kurstin, Alan Moulder, and Stuart Price.
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Long Line of Heartaches
by Connie Smith
August 19, 2011
The country music legend releases her first solo album of original songs since 1998.
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Thursday
by The Weeknd
August 19, 2011
The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.
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Blue Songs
by Hercules & Love Affair
August 16, 2011
The second album for the New York-based musical group was produced with Patrick Pulsinger.
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Closer to Closed
by Braid
August 16, 2011
The Midwestern post-punk emo pioneers are back with their first collection of recorded material in 10 years.
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Jeff Bridges
by Jeff Bridges
August 16, 2011
Jeff Bridges releases the follow-up album to his debut "Be Here Soon" nearly a decade later, which is produced by T-Bone Burnett.
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