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FutureSex / LoveSounds
by Justin Timberlake
September 12, 2006
Timbaland, will.i.am and Rick Rubin are among the producers on the singer's second solo set.
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I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
by Yo La Tengo
September 12, 2006
After two relatively subdued albums, Ira, Georgia and James return with a much more varied effort that at times recalls pretty much every stage of their history. Roger Moutenot again produces.
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Into The Blue Again
by The Album Leaf
September 12, 2006
TAL's fourth disc is almost a Jimmy LaValle solo recording, with the band leader handling the bulk of the instrumentation, vocals, and production.
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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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Varcharz
by Mouse on Mars
September 12, 2006
This more typically abstract effort for the German duo is their first release for Ipecac and their first album since 2004's poppier 'Radical Connector.'
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Dark Light Daybreak
by Now It's Overhead
September 12, 2006
The band's third album finds producer/songwriter Andy LeMaster once again joined by Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor, plus drummer Clay Leverett.
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Get Yr Blood Sucked Out
by Viva Voce
September 12, 2006
This fourth album marks the Barsuk debut for the eclectic Portland, Ore. husband-and-wife duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson.
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The Air Force
by Xiu Xiu
September 12, 2006
Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.
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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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Welcome To The Drama Club
by Everclear
September 12, 2006
Everclear leader Art Alexakis produced the band's first studio disc in three years, which finds him backed by four new band members and without a major-label contract.
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Blood Mountain
by Mastodon
September 12, 2006
The Atlanta metal band's third album marks their major-label debut.
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Face The Promise
by Bob Seger
September 12, 2006
The 61-year-old rocker returns with his first new album in 11 years.
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Fading Trails
by Magnolia Electric Co.
September 12, 2006
This is the incredibly prolific Jason Molina's second studio album with his blues-rock outfit Magnolia Electric Co.
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Talk To La Bomb
by Brazilian Girls
September 12, 2006
This is the second album for the eclectic, multi-lingual New York band that, despite its name, is largely male and definitely not Brazilian.
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The Town And The City
by Los Lobos
September 12, 2006
The follow-up to 2004's 'The Ride' is a timely 13-track song cycle about American immigration.
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Taiga
by OOIOO
September 12, 2006
The all-female Japanese experimental rock outfit led by The Boredoms' Yoshimi P-We returns with a fifth album.
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Switzerland
by Electric Six
September 12, 2006
The Detroit party-rockers return with a third album.
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Half The Perfect World
by Madeleine Peyroux
September 12, 2006
The jazz vocalist mixes originals with covers of songs by the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen for her third album, a follow-up to 2004's "Careless Love."
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Revelations
by Audioslave
September 5, 2006
Brendan O'Brien produced this third release for the Chris Cornell-led band.
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B'Day
by Beyoncé
September 5, 2006
Beyonce's second album features production by Rodney Jerkins, Sean Garrett, the Neptunes, Rich Harrison and Swizz Beatz and a guest appearance by Jay-Z.
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Yellow House
by Grizzly Bear
September 5, 2006
This intricate second album for the Brooklyn-based band led by Edward Droste is their first for Warp Records.
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Slappers
by Dani Siciliano
September 5, 2006
'Slappers' is the second solo album for the vocalist best known for her work with Herbert.
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Gala Mill
by The Drones
September 2, 2006
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Modern Times
by Bob Dylan
August 29, 2006
Dylan's first studio release since his 2001 hit 'Love And Theft' is his 44th album overall.
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Game Theory
by The Roots
August 29, 2006
The hip-hop collective's eighth album is their first for Def Jam records, and also features the return to the group of rapper Malik B.
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Three's Co.
by The Tyde
August 29, 2006
The Los Angeles-based California-rock outfit led by Darren and Ann Do Rademaker returns with a third album.
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Nightcrawler
by Pete Yorn
August 29, 2006
Dave Grohl and the Dixie Chicks guest on the singer-songwriter's third album.
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4:21 ... The Day After
by Method Man
August 29, 2006
The Wu-Tang star's fourth solo album includes contributions from Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA, Ginuwine and Raekwon.
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Happy Hollow
by Cursive
August 22, 2006
The Tim Kasher-led band has lost its cellist (Gretta Cohn) but added a horn section for its latest release, produced, as always, by Mike Mogis.
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Idlewild
by Outkast
August 22, 2006
The mega-stars follow 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' with their own 'Purple Rain,' a sure-to-be-huge (and definitely all over the musical map) soundtrack to their movie musical of the same name.
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Razorlight
by Razorlight
August 22, 2006
Chris Thomas (U2, Pulp) produced this brief, self-titled follow up to the Johnny Borrell-led band's 2004 debut 'Up All Night.'
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Future Crayon
by Broadcast
August 22, 2006
This B-sides and rarities complilation contains 18 previously-released (although not always easy-to-find) tracks.
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Damaged
by Lambchop
August 22, 2006
This is the tenth album for the very large Nashville band led by Kurt Wagner.
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Get Lonely
by The Mountain Goats
August 22, 2006
John Darnielle follows 'The Sunset Tree' with this equally personal 12-song set.
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1968
by Pajo
August 22, 2006
The Slint and Tortoise guitarist's second solo album under his given name expands on the sound of his first by adding a rhythm section into the mix.
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On The Outside
by Starsailor
August 22, 2006
Rob Schnapf produced album number three for the James Walsh-led band.
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The Body, The Blood, The Machine
by The Thermals
August 22, 2006
Brendan Canty (Fugazi) produced this third album for the Oregon band, down to the duo of Hutch Harris and Kathy Foster after the departure of original drummer Jordan Hudson.
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Post-War
by M. Ward
August 22, 2006
The singer-songwriter's fifth release finds him backed for the first time by a full band, which includes Rachel Blumberg (The Decemberists) and Jordan Hudson (The Thermals). Neko Case and My Morning Jacket's Jim James guest.
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Honey From The Tombs
by Amy Millan
August 22, 2006
The Stars vocalist makes her solo debut, backed by members of that band as well as of Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think, and Metric.
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To The Races
by Eric Bachmann
August 22, 2006
This is the second solo outing for the former Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman.
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The Shining
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
August 22, 2006
This posthumous release--the late James Yancey's third solo album--was near completion at the time of his February 2006 death. Unlike 'Donuts,' this disc (featuring appearances by Madlib, Busta Rhymes and Common) is largely based on live instrumentation rather than samples.
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Paris
by Paris Hilton
August 22, 2006
The heiress and reality television semi-star covers Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" (answer: no) and duets with Jadakiss on her recording debut.
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Kelis Was Here
by Kelis
August 22, 2006
The singer's fourth album features production from will.i.am, Cee-Lo, Linda Perry, Max Martin and Raphael Saadiq (but, for the first time, not the Neptunes). Husband Nas also guests.
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Skelliconnection
by Chad VanGaalen
August 22, 2006
The Canadian musician's follow-up to 'Infiniheart' was once again recorded solo at his home.
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Classics
by Ratatat
August 22, 2006
Anyone disappointed by the last Daft Punk album might enjoy this funky, largely instrumental second album for the New York duo.
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Trying To Never Catch Up
by What Made Milwaukee Famous
August 22, 2006
This 2004 debut album for the Austin, Texas band was re-released (with four bonus tracks mixed by Spoon's Jim Eno) in 2006 when the band signed with Barsuk.
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Kill Them With Kindness
by Headlights
August 22, 2006
The indie-pop trio from Illinois--making their debut with 'Kindness'--features former members of Maserati and Absinthe Blind.
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Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go
by Jason Molina
August 22, 2006
One of six (!) new albums recently recorded by the Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. frontman, the mostly-acoustic 'Let Me Go' is a vinyl-only release (that conveniently comes with a full CD version of the album).
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Riot City Blues
by Primal Scream
August 22, 2006
Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Warren Ellis (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds), and Will Sergeant (Echo and the Bunnymen) guest on the band's first album in four years, which ditches the aggressive, electronic elements of their previous two outings in favor of a more traditional blues-rock homage.
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Back To Basics
by Christina Aguilera
August 15, 2006
The 'Basics' in the title of this double-disc set are the jazzy blues and soul sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, which Aguilera tackles with the help of Linda Perry and DJ Premier.
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Second Round's On Me
by Obie Trice
August 15, 2006
Eminem, 50 Cent, and Nate Dogg are among the guests on the Detroit rapper's second release.
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(One)
by The Panic Channel
August 15, 2006
Three former members of Jane's Addiction--including guitarist Dave Navarro--are joined by singer Steve Isaacs for this new project.
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Avatar
by Comets On Fire
August 8, 2006
This seven-song follow-up to 2004's 'Blue Cathedral' adds a bit more melody and cleaner sound to the band's usual noise assault.
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Reprieve
by Ani DiFranco
August 8, 2006
The latest studio outing from the prolific singer-songwriter features production by Mike Napolitano (along with DiFranco herself) and contributions from touring musician Todd Sickafoose.
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Winter Women / Holy Ghost Language School
by Matthew Friedberger
August 8, 2006
This double album marks the first solo release for the "brother" half of the brother-sister duo Fiery Furnaces. While the 'Holy Ghost' disc is as bizarre and experimental as recent Furnaces releases, 'Winter Women' marks a detour into more accessible pop.
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Tower Of Love
by Jim Noir
August 8, 2006
This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.
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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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Made In Brooklyn
by Masta Killa
August 8, 2006
Members of the Wu-Tang Clan guest on their fellow member's second solo disc. The roster of producers includes Pete Rock and MF Doom.
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Waterloo To Anywhere
by Dirty Pretty Things
August 8, 2006
Dave Sardy and Tony Doogan produced this debut LP for the new band from former Libertines member Carl Barat.
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Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited
by Various Artists
August 1, 2006
Fourteen tracks by the late French songwriter Serge Gainsbourg are covered (in English) by the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Portishead, Placebo, Tricky, Jarvis Cocker and Cat Power.
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Year Of The Dog... Again
by DMX
August 1, 2006
The rapper's sixth album includes production work from Scott Storch and Swizz Beatz.
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Feedback
by Jurassic 5
July 25, 2006
Mos Def and the Dave Matthews Band guest on the hip-hop group's first release in four years, which finds them now working without Cut Chemist.
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In My Mind
by Pharrell Williams
July 25, 2006
One-half of the superstar production duo The Neptunes, Pharrell steps into the limelight with this long-delayed solo debut, which mixes both rap and R&B and includes collaborations Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, and Jay-Z.
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Highway Companion
by Tom Petty
July 25, 2006
The rocker's third solo disc has only one Heartbreaker (Mike Campbell) in tow, with the rest of the instrumentation handled by Jeff Lynne (who also produces) and Petty himself.
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Yell Fire!
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
July 25, 2006
Pink and Sly & Robbie guest on the latest Spearhead offering, which was produced by Michael Franti with Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) and mixes reggae, hip-hop and R&B.
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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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Derdang Derdang
by Archie Bronson Outfit
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the British garage rockers.
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Putting The Days To Bed
by The Long Winters
July 25, 2006
The John Roderick-led Seattle indie rockers return with a third album.
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White Bread Black Beer
by Scritti Politti
July 25, 2006
Not-so-prolific Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside returns with his first Scritti Politti album in seven years.
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Personality (One Was A Spider, One Was A Bird)
by The Sleepy Jackson
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the Australian band led by Luke Steele.
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Nightlife
by Erase Errata
July 25, 2006
The Bay Area post-punkers get political on their third album, which was recorded without departed guitarist Sara Jaffe.
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Silent Shout
by The Knife
July 25, 2006
This is the third album (and first American release) for the Swedish brother-sister electro-pop duo of Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson.
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Savane
by Ali Farka Toure
July 25, 2006
'Savane' is the final album from the acclaimed guitarist from Mali, who died in March 2006 after a three-decade recording career which found him injecting American blues into traditional African music.
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The Trials Of Van Occupanther
by Midlake
July 25, 2006
This sophomore set finds the Texas five-piece utilizing a 1970's classic rock / soft rock sound.
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WWI
by White Whale
July 25, 2006
This is the debut full-length for the Lawrence, Kansas band consisting of Matt Suggs (Butterglory), Rob Pope (The Get Up Kids), and John Anderson, Zach Holland, Dustin Kinsey (Thee Higher Burning Fire).
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The Great Western
by James Dean Bradfield
July 24, 2006
This is the solo debut for the Manic Street Preachers frontman.
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In The Maybe World
by Lisa Germano
July 18, 2006
Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.
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Another Fine Day
by Golden Smog
July 18, 2006
Members of the Jayhawks combine with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy and Big Star's Jody Stephens for the pseudo-supergroup's first release in eight years.
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Two Thousand
by French Kicks
July 18, 2006
Doug Boehm returns as producer for this ten-track set.
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The Looks
by MSTRKRFT
July 18, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the new duo of Death From Above 1979's Jesse Keeler and that band's producer, Al-P.
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Monochrome
by Helmet
July 18, 2006
This is the second release for the second incarnation of Helmet, which features frontman Page Hamilton backed by a new rhythm section.
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Cansei De Ser Sexy
by CSS
July 11, 2006
This Brazilian dance-rock outfit may be "Tired Of Being Sexy," but that didn't stop Sub Pop from making them the first South American addition to its roster. This is their debut.
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The Audience's Listening
by Cut Chemist
July 11, 2006
This is the solo debut for the veteran turntablist / DJ / producer, formerly of Jurassic 5.
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Black Holes & Revelations
by Muse
July 11, 2006
The stadium-sized English trio returns with a follow-up to its 2004 hit 'Absolution,' again produced by Rich Costey.
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Happy New Year
by Oneida
July 11, 2006
They're either a bit early or a bit late with their new year's tidings, but the experimental Brooklyn band is back with 11 new tracks.
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Impeach My Bush
by Peaches
July 11, 2006
Leslie Feist, Joan Jett, Josh Homme and Beth Ditto are among the guests on the electro-sleaze (and we mean that in a good way) artist's third LP.
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The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album
by Sufjan Stevens
July 11, 2006
Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album.
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The Eraser
by Thom Yorke
July 11, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.
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Mistake, Mistake, Mistake, Mistake
by James Figurine
July 11, 2006
Electronica artist and producer Jimmy Tamborello (who is 1/2 of the Postal Service, 1/3 of Figurine, and 1/1 of Dntel) returns with a solo album of minimal techno under yet another name, with Erlend Oye, John Tejada and Jenny Lewis minimally guesting.
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The Silver Lining
by Soul Asylum
July 11, 2006
The Dave Pirner-led band's first album in eight years includes tracks recorded with the group's late bassist Karl Mueller as well as The Replacements' Tommy Stinson (who, yes, served as a replacement).
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Greedy Baby
by Plaid
July 11, 2006
The British electronica duo of Ed Handley and Andy Turner team with visual artist Bob Jaroc for this combination of music and video.
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Through The Windowpane
by Guillemots
July 10, 2006
This full-length debut for the UK-based indie-pop band led by Fyfe Dangerfield includes the previously-released single "Trains To Brazil."
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American V: A Hundred Highways
by Johnny Cash
July 4, 2006
The fifth and final of Cash's sessions with producer Rick Rubin was recorded shortly before the singer's 2003 death. Included among two Cash originals are covers of songs by Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams, and more.
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Actual Fucking
by Cex
July 4, 2006
This sixth album for Rjyan Kidwell's Cex project finds him joined by Joan of Arc's Cale Parks and his wife Roby Newton.
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Keep On Moving
by ESG
July 4, 2006
The veteran South Bronx, New York no-wave outfit returns after a four-year recording hiatus, with a multi-generational lineup that includes the daughters of some of the original members.
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Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
by India.Arie
June 27, 2006
The neo-soul singer-songwriter's belated third album includes a cover of Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter."
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Dusk And Summer
by Dashboard Confessional
June 27, 2006
Chris Carrabba & co.'s long-delayed fourth album was produced chiefly by Don Gilmore, after sessions with Daniel Lanois were largely scrapped. Counting Crows' Adam Duritz guests.
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Fundamental
by Pet Shop Boys
June 27, 2006
Trevor Horn produced the duo's first album in four years, hailed by some critics as a return to their peak 1980's form.
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Liberation Transmission
by Lostprophets
June 27, 2006
This is the third album for the hard-rocking Welsh band.
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The Return Of Dr. Octagon
by Dr. Octagon
June 27, 2006
Kool Keith's second Dr. Octagon album follows a full decade after his first, with production this time handled by One Watt Sun.
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