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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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Idealism
by Digitalism
June 19, 2007
'Idealism' is the full-length debut for the German electronica duo of Jens Moelle and Ismail Tuefekci.
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The Brag And Cuss
by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
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Lost Highway
by Bon Jovi
June 19, 2007
Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.
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In Camera
by Arthur & Yu
June 19, 2007
With influences from the Velvet Underground and Lee Hazlewood, the Seattle-based duo of Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott release their debut album.
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The Friends [EP]
by Ween
June 19, 2007
The Pennsylvania band releases the EP in advance of a full studio album in the fall.
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Era Vulgaris
by Queens of the Stone Age
June 12, 2007
Josh Homme's fifth QOTSA disc includes guest appearances by The Strokes' Julian Casablancas and returnee Mark Lanegan. Oddly, however, the disc does not include its title track collaboration with Trent Reznor, which was released separately.
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Version
by Mark Ronson
June 12, 2007
The second artist album from the acclaimed DJ and producer (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen) is filled with covers, as Ronson takes on works by artists as diverse as Radiohead, The Smiths, Britney Spears, Coldplay and Ryan Adams. Both Winehouse and Allen guest, along with Robbie Williams, Phantom Planet and Kasabian.
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Riot!
by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
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Wild Mountain Nation
by Blitzen Trapper
June 12, 2007
The Portland-based indie band releases its third album.
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Memory Almost Full
by Paul McCartney
June 5, 2007
'Memory' marks the former Beatle's first release for Starbucks' Hear Music label. David Kahne produced the 13-song set.
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Tromatic Reflexxions
by Von Sudenfed
June 5, 2007
'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner.
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Carry On
by Chris Cornell
June 5, 2007
The second solo disc from former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Cornell was produced by Steve Lillywhite and includes a cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
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Ma Fleur
by The Cinematic Orchestra
June 5, 2007
Jason Swinscoe's first Cinematic Orchestra disc in five years is indeed a soundtrack... to an imaginary film.
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Eat Me, Drink Me
by Marilyn Manson
June 5, 2007
Album number six is the first new release in four years for the shock-rocker, who recorded the disc with guitarist Tim Skold.
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Maths + English
by Dizzee Rascal
June 5, 2007
Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys guest on the UK artist's third album.
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Good Girl Gone Bad
by Rihanna
June 5, 2007
The singer collaborated with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Ne-Yo for her third album.
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Asa Breed
by Matthew Dear
June 5, 2007
This third album is the most song-based effort yet for the Michigan electronic music producer, who also records under the name Audion.
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Can't Wait Another Day
by The Ladybug Transistor
June 5, 2007
Jens Lekman and members of The Clientele and Architecture In Helsinki guest on the Brooklyn band's sixth album.
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Someone To Drive You Home
by The Long Blondes
June 5, 2007
This is the first LP for the Sheffield, England co-ed five-piece fronted by Kate Jackson. Steve Mackey (Pulp) produced.
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Excellent Italian Greyhound
by Shellac
June 5, 2007
This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass).
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Ultra Payloaded
by Satellite Party
May 29, 2007
The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.
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Double Up
by R. Kelly
May 29, 2007
Apparently no longer trapped in the closet, the crooner enlists Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and T.I. to help enliven this upbeat successor to 2005's 'TP.3 Reloaded.'
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Sweet Warrior
by Richard Thompson
May 29, 2007
The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals.
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Boxer
by The National
May 22, 2007
Sufjan Stevens is among the guests on the Brooklyn band's follow-up to their acclaimed 2005 release 'Alligator.'
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Mirrored
by Battles
May 22, 2007
The unique New York four-piece math-rock outfit (that includes members of Helmet and Don Caballero) follows a string of three acclaimed 2004 EPs with this debut full-length, which adds (heavily processed) vocals into their mix of live and programmed instrumentation for the first time.
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Voxtrot
by Voxtrot
May 22, 2007
Victor Van Vugt produced this long-awaited full-length debut for the Austin, Texas group, who previously generated some buzz with a series of EPs.
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Everyday I Said A Prayer For Kathy And Made A One Inch Square
by Wheat
May 22, 2007
The Massachusetts band--now down to the duo of Scott Levesque (vocals, guitars) and Brendan Harney (drums)--returns with their first album in four years.
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The Sun And The Moon
by The Bravery
May 22, 2007
Brendan O'Brien produced this second album for the New York band.
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It Won't Be Soon Before Long
by Maroon 5
May 22, 2007
It has been five years, but Maroon 5 finally return with a follow-up to their huge-selling 2002 debut 'Songs About Jane.' The producers include Mike Elizondo, Mark "Spike" Stent, and Eric Valentine.
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Lies For The Liars
by The Used
May 22, 2007
The Utah emo band's third disc is their first since the departure of drummer Branden Steineckert.
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Plague Park
by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
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Light At The End Of The World
by Erasure
May 22, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this ten-song set from the duo of Vince Clark and Andy Bell.
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Five Roses
by Miracle Fortress
May 22, 2007
The debut album for the Canadian indie artist, who was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.
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Fort Nightly
by White Rabbits
May 22, 2007
The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.
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Strange House
by The Horrors
May 15, 2007
Alan Moulder and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the producers on the UK goth-punk band's debut LP.
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Release The Stars
by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
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Sky Blue Sky
by Wilco
May 15, 2007
The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.
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Minutes To Midnight
by Linkin Park
May 15, 2007
Rick Rubin co-produced the band's third album, which is the result of over a year spent in the studio and represents a move away from their established rap-rock sound.
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Tio Bitar
by Dungen
May 15, 2007
"Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske.
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One Of The Boys
by Gretchen Wilson
May 15, 2007
The country singer follows her disappointing sophomore set with this third album, which includes multiple co-writes with John Rich (of Big & Rich).
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Tales Don't Tell Themselves
by Funeral For A Friend
May 15, 2007
The Welsh band return with their third studio album produced by Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters).
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Our Earthly Pleasures
by Maxïmo Park
May 8, 2007
Gil Norton produced this second album for the Paul Smith-fronted UK rock outfit, who debuted in 2005 with the Mercury Music Prize-nominated 'A Certain Trigger.'
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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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God Save The Clientele
by The Clientele
May 8, 2007
Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).
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No Shouts, No Calls
by Electrelane
May 8, 2007
This is the fourth studio album for the all-female four-piece from Brighton, England.
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Everybody
by The Sea and Cake
May 8, 2007
The Chicago post-rock outfit fronted by Sam Prekop switches producers (from John McEntire to Brian Paulson) for this latest 10-track set.
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Mice Parade
by Mice Parade
May 8, 2007
This self-titled disc finds Adam Pierce joined by guests Kristin Anna Valtysdottir (Mum) and Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab).
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New Moon
by Elliott Smith
May 8, 2007
The twin-CD set 'New Moon' compiles two dozen rare tracks recorded by the late singer-songwriter from 1994-1997.
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Zootime
by Mystery Jets
May 8, 2007
The UK band's American debut takes seven of the tracks from first album 'Making Dens' and adds five new songs.
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The Boy With No Name
by Travis
May 8, 2007
The fifth studio album for the Scottish four-piece includes production work from Nigel Godrich and Brian Eno.
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Human The Death Dance
by Sage Francis
May 8, 2007
The underground rapper/poet returns with his second album for Epitaph, joined by guests Buck 65, Jolie Holland and Mark Isham.
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Strength & Loyalty
by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
May 8, 2007
The Game, Akon, Twista, Mariah Carey and Bow Wow help with vocals--as does jailed group member Flesh-N-Bone--on the latest comeback attempt from the trio. Jermaine Dupri and will.i.am are among the producers.
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Everything Last Winter
by Fields
May 8, 2007
This debut full-length for the British five-piece offers ten tracks of shoegaze- and folk-influenced indie rock. (We also detect a little Snow Patrol and Broken Social Scene in there.)
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Prog
by The Bad Plus
May 8, 2007
The rock-influenced piano trio's fifth album mixes originals with covers of songs by David Bowie ("Life On Mars"), Tears For Fears ("Everybody Wants To Rule The World") and Rush ("Tom Sawyer").
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The Beatific Visions
by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
May 8, 2007
The UK band (now named in triplicate in the U.S.) fronted by former British Sea Power member Eamon Hamilton recorded this brief second album in Nashville.
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Send Away The Tigers
by Manic Street Preachers
May 7, 2007
Dave Eringa produced the politically-charged eighth studio album for the Welsh rockers.
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The Magic Position
by Patrick Wolf
May 1, 2007
Quirky, flamboyant, and young, English multi-instrumentalist Wolf makes his major-label debut with this third album of electro-folk-glam-rock. Marianne Faithfull guests.
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American Doll Posse
by Tori Amos
May 1, 2007
The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters.
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Baby 81
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
May 1, 2007
After sitting out an album, drummer Nick Jago rejoins his BRMC bandmates, who return with a harder-edged recording than their 2005 acoustic departure 'Howl.'
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Beyond
by Dinosaur Jr.
May 1, 2007
'Beyond' is the alt-rock band's first album with its original lineup--including J. Mascis and Lou Barlow--since 1988.
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The Reminder
by Feist
May 1, 2007
Canadian singer-songwriter (and Broken Social Scene member) Leslie Feist returns with her third album and major label debut. Jamie Lidell guests.
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Tears Of The Valedictorian
by Frog Eyes
May 1, 2007
This is the fourth full-length for the Canadian indie-rock band led by Carey Mercer (also of Swan Lake).
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Because Of You
by Ne-Yo
May 1, 2007
Album #2 for the in-demand singer-songwriter includes duets with Jay-Z and Jennifer Hudson.
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Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
by Miranda Lambert
May 1, 2007
This sophomore effort finds the former "Nashville Star" contestant becoming a bona-fide star (albeit from Texas rather than Tennessee). It combines eight Lambert originals with three covers.
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Snakes & Arrows
by Rush
May 1, 2007
Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.
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Fear of a Blank Planet
by Porcupine Tree
April 24, 2007
The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band.
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Woke On A Whaleheart
by Bill Callahan
April 24, 2007
The singer-songwriter behind Smog [and its more parenthetical offshoot, (Smog)] returns with his first release under his given name.
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Twelve
by Patti Smith
April 24, 2007
This all-covers album includes Smith's takes on songs by Tears For Fears, Stevie Wonder, Nirvana, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan.
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Favourite Worst Nightmare
by Arctic Monkeys
April 24, 2007
The ultrahyped British rockers return with a quick successor to their Mercury Prize-winning 2006 debut.
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Lion The Girl
by Midnight Movies
April 24, 2007
Steve Fisk produced this sophomore set for the--dare we say it--cinematic Los Angeles-based band, now a four-piece after the departure of co-founder Jason Hammons and the addition of two new members.
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Sensuous
by Cornelius
April 24, 2007
Eclectic Japanese indie-rocker Keigo Oyamada returns with his first Cornelius album in five years.
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Pullhair Rubeye
by Avey Tare & Kria Brekkan
April 24, 2007
This is the first album-length collaboration for the married duo of Animal Collective's Avey Tare and Mum's Kria Brekkan. No, you are not crazy; every song is indeed (intentionally) played backwards.
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Dumb Luck
by Dntel
April 24, 2007
This second Dntel LP for Jimmy Tamborello (also of the Postal Service and Figurine) features guest vocalists Jenny Lewis, Conor Oberst, Mia Doi Todd, and members of Lali Puna and Fog.
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5:55
by Charlotte Gainsbourg
April 24, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.
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No Need To Be Downhearted
by Electric Soft Parade
April 24, 2007
This is the third album for the English band led by brothers Alex and Tom White, who are also members of the band Brakes.
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VI
by The Fucking Champs
April 24, 2007
Neil Hamburger guests on the San Francisco math-rock trio's unsurprisingly titled sixth release, which sees Phil Manley (Oneida, Trans Am) replacing former guitarist Josh Smith.
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Ode To Ochrasy
by Mando Diao
April 24, 2007
This is the third album for the Britrock-influenced Swedish band.
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One Man Revolution
by The Nightwatchman
April 24, 2007
Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello makes his solo debut as The Nightwatchman, with Brendan O'Brien producing this acoustic set.
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We'll Never Turn Back
by Mavis Staples
April 24, 2007
Ry Cooder produced this new set of songs for the 66-year-old civil rights activist and member of famed gospel group the Staple Singers.
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Book Of Bad Breaks
by Thee More Shallows
April 24, 2007
The experimental San Francisco trio's third record marks their debut for Anticon.
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The Best Damn Thing
by Avril Lavigne
April 17, 2007
Rob Cavallo and Butch Walker are among the numerous producers on the Canadian pop singer's third album, which is preceeded by the single "Girlfriend."
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Let's Just Be
by Joseph Arthur
April 17, 2007
This is the singer-songwriter's first album with new backing band The Lonely Astronauts.
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Year Zero
by Nine Inch Nails
April 17, 2007
Trent Reznor offers his vision of a bleak future (the year 2022, to be exact) on this 16-track concept album.
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At The End Of Paths Taken
by Cowboy Junkies
April 17, 2007
The veteran Canadian band led by songwriter Michael Timmins and singer Margo Timmins return with an 11-track disc of originals.
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Spells
by The Comas
April 17, 2007
The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album.
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Grinderman
by Grinderman
April 10, 2007
This self-titled disc is the first release for the new project from Nick Cave, who adds "guitar player" to his CV. Seeing as how most of the Bad Seeds join in as well, we're still not sure why the new name was necessary. (Actually, it sounds even more like their earlier band, The Birthday Party.)
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Cassadaga
by Bright Eyes
April 10, 2007
Conor Oberst & co. branch out into country and orchestral pop on their latest 13-track set, which finds them joined by guests Gillian Welch, Janet Weiss, and M. Ward.
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23
by Blonde Redhead
April 10, 2007
This Alan Moulder-produced disc from the Kazu Makino-fronted band follows three years after 'Misery Is A Butterfly.'
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The Adventures Of Ghosthorse And Stillborn
by CocoRosie
April 10, 2007
The experimental folk-rock duo of Brooklyn-based sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady return with a third album.
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The Undisputed Truth
by Brother Ali
April 10, 2007
Atmosphere's Ant produces the Minnesota rapper's long-awaited follow-up to his 2003 debut 'Shadows On The Sun.'
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Night Of The Furies
by Rosebuds
April 10, 2007
The third album for the North Carolina duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp is more synth-driven than previous efforts. The Shout Out Louds guest.
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There's No Home
by Jana Hunter
April 10, 2007
The Houston, Texas singer's sophomore album released on Gnomonsong, Devendra Banhart's label.
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And Their Refinement Of The Decline
by Stars Of The Lid
April 7, 2007
The Austin-based duo releases its first new album in six years.
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Nux Vomica
by The Veils
April 4, 2007
Nick Launay produced this sophomore set for the New Zealand band led by Finn Andrews, who has drawn numerous Nick Cave comparisons. Aside from Andrews, it's a completely different lineup than the one that recorded 'Runaway Found.'
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Traffic And Weather
by Fountains of Wayne
April 3, 2007
Band member Adam Schlesinger produced FOW's long-awaited fourth studio album, which follows four years after their breakthrough hit 'Welcome Interstate Managers.'
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Because Of The Times
by Kings of Leon
April 3, 2007
The Brothers Followill reunite with producers Ethan Johns and Angelo Petraglia for their first album in over two years.
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Little Pop Rock
by Sister Vanilla
April 3, 2007
If it sounds like The Jesus And Mary Chain fronted by a woman, well, that's precisely because it is. JAMC's Jim and William Reid join sister Linda (as well as Freeheat's Ben Lurie) for this first Sister Vanilla album, which has been in the works for a decade.
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Part Two - The Endless Not
by Throbbing Gristle
April 3, 2007
The British industrial music pioneers return with their first studio album in 25 years. The band's original lineup is present, including Genesis P-Orridge and Chris Carter.
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Dignity
by Hilary Duff
April 3, 2007
This is the third album for the actress/pop star.
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