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Meek Warrior
by Akron/Family
October 3, 2006
Originally intended as an EP, 'Warrior,' at seven tracks and 45 minutes, now stands as the Brooklyn band's second full-length release.
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The Information
by Beck
October 3, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations.
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Sam's Town
by The Killers
October 3, 2006
Flood and Alan Moulder handled production for the popular Las Vegas band's second album.
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Boys And Girls In America
by The Hold Steady
October 3, 2006
The Brooklyn-based rockers move to emo label Vagrant for this John Agnello-produced release.
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DFA Remixes: Chapter 2
by The DFA
October 3, 2006
The duo's second remix compilation this year includes their take on tracks by Junior Senior, N.E.R.D., Nine Inch Nails, Goldfrapp and more.
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Gang Of Losers
by The Dears
October 3, 2006
The Montreal band led by Murray Lightburn is a little more rocking and a little less orchestral on this follow-up to 'No Cities Left.'
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The Crane Wife
by The Decemberists
October 3, 2006
'Crane Wife' marks the literate, Colin Meloy-led band's major label debut.
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Mr. Brown
by Sleepy Brown
October 3, 2006
This is the debut LP for the Atlanta-based singer best known for his work with OutKast and as a member of the Organized Noize crew.
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The Open Door
by Evanescence
October 3, 2006
Fans of the Grammy-winning band have waited three years for them to return with a second album, which returns Dave Fortman as producer but no longer includes guitarist-songwriter Ben Moody.
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Shine On
by Jet
October 3, 2006
The Australian rockers reunite with producer Dave Sardy for this second album.
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Ole! Tarantula
by Robyn Hitchcock
October 3, 2006
The veteran musician is backed by REM and/or Minus 5 members Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, and Bill Rieflin (together, the Venus 3) on his first release since 2004's 'Spooked.'
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Friendly Fire
by Sean Lennon
October 3, 2006
The singer's first album in eight years includes instrumental help from Jon Brion and Matt Chamberlain, as well as guitarist Harper (son of Paul) Simon.
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On Leaving
by Nina Nastasia
October 3, 2006
Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years.
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For Hero: For Fool
by Subtle
October 3, 2006
The anticon crew that includes Doseone--and, fortunately, the nearly-killed Dax Pierson--makes the jump to a more major label (EMI/Astralwerks) for the first time.
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Under The Skin
by Lindsey Buckingham
October 3, 2006
The Fleetwood Mac guitarist's first solo outing in over a dozen years features bandmates Mick Fleetwood and John McVie on two tracks of a largely acoustic set.
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Live A Little
by Pernice Brothers
October 3, 2006
Joe Pernice & co. return with an album produced by Michael Deming.
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Beach House
by Beach House
October 3, 2006
This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.
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20 Y.O.
by Janet Jackson
September 26, 2006
Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.
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The Lemonheads
by The Lemonheads
September 26, 2006
The Evan Dando-led band (now down to a trio) returns with its first studio disc in ten years. J Mascis guests.
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Ta-Dah
by Scissor Sisters
September 26, 2006
The surprisingly successful party band's second album includes a track co-written with Elton John.
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Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of A Mountain
by Sparklehorse
September 26, 2006
Mark Linkous' first Sparklehorse album in five years includes collaborations with Danger Mouse, Christian Fennesz, and Tom Waits.
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Knives Don't Have Your Back
by Emily Haines
September 26, 2006
The first solo album for the Metric singer finds her backed by members of Stars, Metric and Broken Social Scene (together billed as The Soft Skeleton).
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Human Animal
by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
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Release Therapy
by Ludacris
September 26, 2006
Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Timbaland are among the producers on the rapper's fifth disc, which also includes appearances by Nelly and R. Kelly.
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Okonokos [Live]
by My Morning Jacket
September 26, 2006
This double-disc live set features 21 tracks (many from last year's 'Z') recorded at The Fillmore in San Francisco.
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Love And Other Planets
by Adem
September 26, 2006
This is the second album of home-made recordings for multi-instrumentalist and former Fridge bassist Adem Ilhan.
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Like Red On A Rose
by Alan Jackson
September 26, 2006
The country singer's second 2006 album is another change-of-pace: a disc full of love songs produced by Alison Krauss.
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Nashville
by Solomon Burke
September 26, 2006
The soul singer tackles 14 country tunes with the help of producer Buddy Miller and guests Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Dolly Parton, Patty Loveless And Patti Griffin.
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The Outsider
by DJ Shadow
September 19, 2006
Following acclaimed, sample-driven efforts 'Endtroducing' and 'The Private Press,' 'The Outsider' detours DJ Shadow into more conventional hip-hop, with rappers such as David Banner and Q-Tip guesting.
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Darkel
by Darkel
September 19, 2006
'Darkel' marks the solo debut for Air's JB Dunckel.
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Awoo
by The Hidden Cameras
September 19, 2006
This is the third studio album for the Toronto collective headed by Joel Gibb.
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Empire
by Kasabian
September 19, 2006
'Empire' marks the second release for the English dance-rock band.
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Ben Kweller
by Ben Kweller
September 19, 2006
A true solo effort, this self-titled release finds the 25-year-old Kweller handling all of the instrumentation himself for the first time.
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The Letting Go
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
September 19, 2006
Jim White and Paul Oldham are among the guests on prolific songwriter Will Oldham's latest Bonnie "Prince" Billy studio recording.
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Nuclear Daydream
by Joseph Arthur
September 19, 2006
The singer-songwriter's fifth studio album is the first for his new record label, Lonely Astronaut.
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Despite Our Differences
by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
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The Captain & The Kid
by Elton John
September 19, 2006
This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'
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The Dutchess
by Fergie
September 19, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas singer's solo debut (which is produced largely by her bandmate will.i.am) includes her hit single "London Bridge."
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Hoodstar
by Chingy
September 19, 2006
Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, and Kwame are among the producers on the rapper's third album, which also includes an appearance by Three 6 Mafia.
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Food & Liquor
by Lupe Fiasco
September 19, 2006
Championed by Jay-Z and Kanye West, the Chicago MC finally makes his full-length debut with this 16-track disc.
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Tired Of Hanging Around
by The Zutons
September 19, 2006
Stephen Street produced this sophomore set for Liverpool's Zutons.
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Super Extra Gravity
by The Cardigans
September 19, 2006
The veteran Swedish band's sixth studio album was finally released in the U.S. in September 2006, nearly one year after it first surfaced in Europe.
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From This Moment On
by Diana Krall
September 19, 2006
The Canadian singer/pianist tackles American standards, backed by a big band on most of the tracks.
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Return To Cookie Mountain
by TV on the Radio
September 12, 2006
David Bowie guests on the highly-anticipated second LP (and major-label debut) from the distinctive NYC band.
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Amputechture
by The Mars Volta
September 12, 2006
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante guests on the prog-rock band's third studio disc, which features eight tracks clocking in at an epic total of 76 minutes.
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Crazy Itch Radio
by Basement Jaxx
September 12, 2006
The duo's fourth album includes vocals from Linda Lewis, Lady Marga, and a chorus of 30+ African orphans (hey, we don't make this stuff up).
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So This Is Goodbye
by Junior Boys
September 12, 2006
This is the second album for the acclaimed Canadian electronica outfit led by Jeremy Greenspan.
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Continuum
by John Mayer
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first album in three years was produced by Steve Jordan and, for the first time, by Mayer himself.
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Pieces Of The People We Love
by The Rapture
September 12, 2006
The New York City dance-punk outfit returns with a sophomore album a full three years after their debut 'Echoes.' 'Pieces' sees them ditching The DFA for new producers Ewan Pearson, Paul Epworth and Danger Mouse.
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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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