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There Are Rules
by The Get Up Kids
January 25, 2011
The Missouri band that helped put emo on the map in the mid-'90s is back with its fifth studio album of its distinctive, emotionally driven rock sound.
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Lorraine
by Lori McKenna
January 25, 2011
The country singer's self-released album focuses on the relationships she's had with her family and friends.
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HONORS
by Ben + Vesper
January 25, 2011
The husband-and-wife duo's second full-length album features Sufjan Stevens as a guest musician.
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Catch My Shoe
by The Ex
January 25, 2011
Recorded by Steve Albini, this is the first album without cofounder G. W. Sok, who left the Dutch experimental punk band in 2009 to pursue other interests.
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No Time for Dreaming
by Charles Bradley
January 25, 2011
The album produced by Thomas Brenneck is the debut album for the 62-year-old singer Charles Bradley, who was discovered singing at the Tarheel Lounge.
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Gutter Rainbows
by Talib Kweli
January 25, 2011
The latest solo album for the Brooklyn rapper was originally set to be a self-released digital-only album (Duck Down signed on to release the physical version). It features production from Ski Beatz, S1, Marco Polo, M-Phazes, 88-Keys, Shuko, 6th Sense, E. Jones, Nick Speed, KYRYSIS!, Blaq Toven, Oh No, and Maurice Brown.
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Spiritual Mental Physical
by Death
January 25, 2011
The demos and rehearsal tracks recorded between 1974 and 1976 from the 1970's Detroit rock band make up the second batch of the trio's music released by Drag City.
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Not Yet
by Monotonix
January 25, 2011
The second full-length album for the Israeli rock band was produced by Steve Albini.
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Mission Bell
by Amos Lee
January 25, 2011
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter features appearances by Priscilla Ahn, Pieta Brown, James Gadson, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam, and Calexico.
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Telling the Truth
by Willie Wright
January 25, 2011
The 1970s Nantucket-area singer's sophomore album is rereleased with tracks from his "Right on for the Darkness" single.
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By The Hedge
by Minks
January 25, 2011
Captured Tracks releases the New York-based indie band's debut full-length album following positive reactions and comparisons to The Cure on the group's previously released singles.
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Rare Forms
by Woodsman
January 25, 2011
This is the second release for the Denver-based four-piece alternative rock band.
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Stay Home
by The Beets
January 25, 2011
This is the second album for the New York indie rock band led by Juan Wauters.
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Life Coach
by Phil Manley
January 25, 2011
Trans Am's Phil Manley releases his first solo album.
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Tre3s
by Chikita Violenta
January 25, 2011
The Mexico City-based indie rock band's album was recorded in Canada and produced by Dave Newfeld.
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Back to Reality
by Tony Cook
January 25, 2011
Tony Cook was discovered by James Brown and became his drummer in 1976. This collection of unreleased and rare releases from his side projects was recorded between 1982-1986.
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Passive Aggressive: Singles 2002-2010
by The Radio Dept.
January 25, 2011
The two-disc compilation for the Swedish indie band includes 28 tracks from its previous three full-length albums and four EPs.
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Palermo Snow
by John Renbourn
January 25, 2011
The British guitarist releases his first solo album since 1998's Traveller's Prayer.
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The London Sessions
by LCD Soundsystem
January 24, 2011
The final album for the electronic artist is an in-studio collection of nine songs the LCD Soundsystem's career.
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Golden Worry
by Thank You
January 24, 2011
The six-track album introduces Emmanuel Nicolaidis, who joins the Baltimore, Maryland-based trio as its new drummer.
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Behold the Spirit
by William Tyler
January 21, 2011
The Nashville guitarist who has worked with Lambchop, Silver Jews, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy releases his debut solo album.
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The Hymn of a Broken Man
by Times of Grace
January 18, 2011
This is the debut album for the band, which features Adam Dutkiewicz and Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage.
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The King Is Dead
by The Decemberists
January 18, 2011
The Portland-based band returns with less rock and more atmospheric, orchestral arrangements with a little bit of country-folk thrown in as well.
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Native Speaker
by The Braids
January 18, 2011
The Canadian quartet delivers experimental, post-rock dream pop on its new album.
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Low Country Blues
by Gregg Allman
January 18, 2011
On his latest album, the blues-rock singer pays tribute to his influences, both as a solo artist and as a member of the Allman Brothers. Allman also collaborates with other blues instrumentalists to create his own spin on a collection of old-time songs.
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Space City Kicks
by Robert Pollard
January 18, 2011
The Guided by Voices frontman's latest solo effort balances both noisy rock and melody into a harmonious release.
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Science & Faith
by The Script
January 18, 2011
Inspired by the social and economic climate in its hometown of Ireland, the band's newest album is a reflective and politically charged mix of power pop and rock.
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Teenage And Torture
by Shilpa Ray & Her Happy Hookers
January 18, 2011
This is the latest release for the rock quartet from Brooklyn, New York.
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Dye It Blonde
by Smith Westerns
January 18, 2011
Chicago's Smith Westerns take psychedelic rock to the next level with their second album of David Bowie-inspired vocals and catchy melodies.
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En Form For Bla
by Aethenor
January 18, 2011
The fourth album for the quartet comprising Sunn0))'s Stephen O'Malley, Ulver's Daniel O'Sullivan, Kristoffer Rygg, and Steve Noble was recorded in Oslo, Norway.
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Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
by Social Distortion
January 18, 2011
Though it's been seven years since Social Distortion's last release, the newest album picks up where they left off with visceral, hard-driving rock songs about love and life.
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Cape Dory
by Tennis
January 18, 2011
Patrick Riley and Alaina Moore, the husband-and-wife duo sing of nautical adventures, spinning a sea story of love set against sunny-sounding guitars and vocals.
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Some Kind of Trouble
by James Blunt
January 18, 2011
The UK's singer-songwriter returns with an album of crooning love-tinged lyrical gems sung over melodious piano chords and guitars.
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Ritual
by White Lies
January 18, 2011
Alan Moulder produces the British alternative rock trio's second album.
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Live on Ten Legs
by Pearl Jam
January 18, 2011
The compilation album of live tracks from 2003 to 2010 is a sequel to the band's 1998 collection, Live on Two Legs.
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Friends for Now
by Young Prisms
January 18, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the San Francisco psychedelic rock quintet.
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Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics
by Ducktails
January 18, 2011
This is the first solo release on Woodsist for the Real Estate guitarist Matthew Mondanile.
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People Problems
by Oh No! Oh My!
January 18, 2011
The Austin, Texas, indie rock band releases its first album in four years, which sees the quartet move toward a darker and more mature sound than its self-titled debut in 2006.
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White Fence Is Growing Faith
by White Fence
January 18, 2011
Darker My Love's Tim Presley releases his second solo album.
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Guider
by Disappears
January 18, 2011
The second album for the Chicago-based band is the final album with original drummer Graeme Gibson who left the quartet to be closer to his family.
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Laru Beya
by Aurelio
January 18, 2011
Produced by guitarist Ivan Duran, the latest album for Aurelio Martinez was recorded in Senegal.
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Unlearn
by Fergus & Geronimo
January 18, 2011
The Brooklyn indie rock duo from Texas releases its debut album.
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Gramahawk
by Modern Skirts
January 18, 2011
The Athens, Georgia, indie rock band releases its third full-length album.
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In the Cool of the Day
by Daniel Martin Moore
January 18, 2011
Daniel Martin Moore's latest solo album includes a selection of songs influenced by classic gospel.
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A New Way To Pay Old Debts
by Bill Orcutt
January 17, 2011
The reissue of the 2009 solo album for the former guitarist of the band Harry Pussy supplements the album with unreleased songs and two from High Wasted.
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Iron Balls of Steel
by Loincloth
January 17, 2011
Although the band was formed over a decade ago, this is the debut full-length release for the metal band.
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Let Me Come Home
by Broken Records
January 11, 2011
The second album for the Scottish indie rock band was produced by Tony Doogan.
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Valhalla Dancehall
by British Sea Power
January 11, 2011
Famous for its live performances, the indie rock band--based out of Brighton, England--weaves together atmospheric sounds to create an innovative new album.
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Thank You, Happy Birthday
by Cage the Elephant
January 11, 2011
The Kentucky quintet's sophomore album is filled with noisy guitars and pop-laced alternative rock jams, comparable to bands like the Pixies and Cake.
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Steel Magnolia
by Steel Magnolia
January 11, 2011
The country duo's self-titled debut follows their appearance on the second season of CMT's Can You Duet, proving that Linsey's sultry sound and her boyfriend Joshua Scott Jones' deep, blues-inspired vocals make a winning combination.
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Red Barked Tree
by Wire
January 11, 2011
Birthed from the British punk explosion, Wire's rousing experimental rock has lasted decades and continues with the release of the post-punk trio's 12th studio album.
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Outside
by Tapes 'n Tapes
January 11, 2011
The indie rock band from Minnesota self-produced its third album.
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Showroom of Compassion
by Cake
January 11, 2011
After a seven-year hiatus, the Sacramento band's long-awaited album mixes alt-country sounds of steel guitars with their trademark bass-and-horn combination to create their sixth playful pop/rock record.
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Queens of the Stone Age [Reissue]
by Queens of the Stone Age
January 11, 2011
The remaster of the debut album for the rock band led by Josh Holmes features two songs with Beaver from the 1998 EP The Split CD and one song from its collaboration with Kyuss.
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City of Refuge
by Abigail Washburn
January 11, 2011
The artist combines the sounds of Americana and Asia for her first album on the Rounder label.
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Bird Songs
by Joe Lovano Us Five
January 11, 2011
The Grammy-award winning saxophonist's latest album is a collection of Charlie "Bird" Parker songs recorded with Lovano's band, the Us Five.
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Kudos
by Surf City
January 11, 2011
This is the full-length debut album for the New Zealand indie rock quartet.
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Bardo Pond
by Bardo Pond
January 11, 2011
The Philadelphia-based psychedelic rock band releases its first album on the Fire Records (UK) label.
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Replicants
by MillionYoung
January 11, 2011
This is the latest album for the Florida chillwave artist Mike Diaz.
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The One... Cohesive
by G-Side
January 1, 2011
The fourth album for the Alabama rap duo features production by the A-Team, Block Beataz, Clams Casino, DJ Burn One, and Str8 Dope.
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Vicki Leekx
by M.I.A.
December 31, 2010
The 19-track mixtape which features new versions of several tracks from MAYA as well as new tracks, was released as a download.
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No Boys Allowed
by Keri Hilson
December 21, 2010
With such guests as Rick Ross and Chris Brown featured on her album, the R&B songstress's sophomore album contains both club hits and seductive ballads.
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Apollo Kids
by Ghostface Killah
December 21, 2010
The Wu-Tang member branches out with his own brand of street flow on his solo album of soul-heavy funk sounds and old-school hip-hop.
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Calling All Hearts
by Keyshia Cole
December 21, 2010
Featuring acclaimed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, along with guest singers and rappers, Keyshia Cole's latest release offers a mix of down-tempo R&B melodies and upbeat tracks.
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Best Night of My Life
by Jamie Foxx
December 21, 2010
The fourth album from the stand-up comedian, actor, and singer features club bangers and his recognizable brand of R&B. It also guest stars Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Soulja Boy, and others.
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WWII
by The White Wires
December 21, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Canadian rock trio from Ottawa.
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Basic Instinct
by Ciara
December 14, 2010
The long-awaited fourth album by model, actress, and R&B superstar Ciara features Ludacris and Usher, balancing back and forth between club beats and slow ballads.
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Michael
by Michael Jackson
December 14, 2010
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Love Letter
by R. Kelly
December 14, 2010
Taking his sound back to Motown, the R&B hit maker tones down his controversial image, releasing classic love songs inspired by '50s and '60s slow jams.
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Farmer's Daughter
by Crystal Bowersox
December 14, 2010
The major-label debut from the American Idol star sticks to her style on the show--folk-tinged, reflective rock reminiscent of the early-'60s era.
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Last Train to Paris
by Diddy
December 14, 2010
The rapper and producer's fifth album is Diddy's attempt at fashioning an alter ego and creating a conceptual album. The release features collaborations with Felix da Housecat, the Neptunes, and The-Dream.
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III/IV
by Ryan Adams
December 14, 2010
Adams' fifth album with The Cardinals was recorded during the 2007 Easy Tiger sessions and is now being released as this double album. The two-disc effort is full of guitar-driven hard rock, as well as more downbeat, melodious tracks.
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Reggie
by Redman
December 7, 2010
The latest solo album for the rapper features guest appearances by DJ Kool, Faith Evans, Kool Moe Dee, Pooh Bear, Ready Roc, Runt Dawg, Saukrates, Melanie Rutherford, Method Man, and Bun B.
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Say Goodbye
by Liz Janes
December 7, 2010
The folk singer Liz Janes returns with her first album since 2004. The songs written a cappella were fleshed out with the help of Chris Schlarb of I Heart Lung and Create(!).
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Tron: Legacy
by Daft Punk
December 7, 2010
The Grammy award-winning electronic dance duo--and their masked identities portraying them as man-machines--make a logical pairing to score the soundtrack of the innovative science fiction film.
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Ghost Blonde
by No Joy
December 7, 2010
The debut album for the Montreal band was mixed by Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes.
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Endlessly
by Duffy
December 7, 2010
The funky and soul-filled Welsh singer's second album blends soft ballads with upbeat pop tracks, revealing a range of influences from the retro 1960's to modern day disco sounds.
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Strip Me
by Natasha Bedingfield
December 7, 2010
This is the third album for the singer best known in the United States for her song in the television show The Hills.
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4 x 4 = 12
by Deadmau5
December 7, 2010
The Canadian DJ who is known for his mouse-head costume releases his third full-length album.
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Wonders of the Younger
by Plain White T's
December 7, 2010
The sixth-studio album from the Chicago-area rock band was produced by Ian Kirkpatrick.
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No Mercy
by T.I.
December 7, 2010
Written while serving his nearly year-long stint in federal prison, the Atlanta rapper’s seventh studio album features contributions from Kanye West, Drake and others stars.
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Anika
by Anika
December 7, 2010
The debut album for the political journalist/music promoter was produced by Portishead's Geoff Barrow and recorded over 12 days.
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We Can't Fly
by Aeroplane
November 30, 2010
This is the first and final album for the DJ/producing duo of Vita Deluca and Stephen Fasano. Aeroplane became a solo project for Deluca after Fasano's amicable departure in June.
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Terra
by Julian Lynch
November 30, 2010
This is the second album for the artist who is also working on a Ph.D. on ethnomusicology.
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Delicacies
by Simian Mobile Disco
November 30, 2010
The third studio album for the British electronic band was influenced by food the band members had tasted while on tour.
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Themes For an Imaginary Film
by Symmetry
November 30, 2010
Johnny Jewel was working on the Drive soundtrack while recording this album with Nat Walker of Desire as Symmetry.
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You & I
by The Pierces
November 30, 2010
The fourth album for the folk rock duo of sisters was produced by Guy Berryman of Coldplay and Rik Simpson.
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The Beginning
by The Black Eyed Peas
November 30, 2010
The album following The E.N.D., The Beginning is the sixth studio album from the hip-hop, dance-pop quartet.
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Only 1 Flo, Pt. 1
by Flo Rida
November 30, 2010
The third studio album from the Florida native continues on the rapper's path to creating club-ready jams and features T-Pain on several tracks.
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The DeAndre Way
by Soulja Boy Tell Em
November 30, 2010
Titled after his birth-given name, Soulja Boy's third album is filled with catchy hooks and speaker-busting beats, keeping him one of the most ringtone-ready recording artists in the rap game.
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Northern Aggression
by Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3
November 30, 2010
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Love Me Back
by Jazmine Sullivan
November 30, 2010
The Philadelphia-born R&B singer/songwriter who has written songs for such artists as Christina Milian, Monica, and Jennifer Hudson, releases her second solo album.
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Second Chance
by El DeBarge
November 30, 2010
The lead singer from the group DeBarge returns for his first solo album in over more than 16 years.
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Senior
by Röyksopp
November 23, 2010
The Norwegian electronic duo's follow-up to last year's Junior was recorded during the same sessions as that release.
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Blurry Blue Mountain
by Giant Sand
November 23, 2010
The follow up to the band's 2008 album ProVisions was produced by Howe Gelb and Kent Olsen.
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My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
by Kanye West
November 22, 2010
Breaking traditional mainstream hip-hop guidelines, Kanye West's latest release features epic raps and long instrumental variations for his most innovative album to date.
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Libra Scale
by Ne-Yo
November 22, 2010
Ne-Yo's latest effort takes on the influence of themes and character archetypes found in sci-fi fantasies and comic books and structures them around a musical plot to create a daring concept album.
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Cannibal
by Ke$ha
November 22, 2010
The eight-track companion released as an EP is part of the deluxe reissue of Ke$ha's debut album, Animal, and includes remixes and outtakes.
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Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
by My Chemical Romance
November 22, 2010
My Chemical Romance's latest release -- four years after the last album -- reveals a slightly different sound and style for the band while keeping its recognizable emo meets rock-and-roll spirit.
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Body Talk
by Robyn
November 22, 2010
The Swedish singer-songwriter's album is part of her 2010 Body Talk trilogy, containing five new tracks and another handful of songs with different versions from her previously released first and second parts.
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