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Surgery
by The Warlocks
August 23, 2005
The L.A. psych-rock band's third disc was produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck).
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Drawing Restraint 9 OST
by Björk
August 23, 2005
Enlisted as composer for boyfriend Matthew Barney's latest experimental film (which loosely concerns whales and Japan), Bjork responded with a largely instrumental score. Will Oldham guests.
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Gods And Monsters
by I Am Kloot
August 23, 2005
The typically quirky Manchester, England trio led by John Bramwell returns with an atypical third album.
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Inside/Absent
by Broken Spindles
August 23, 2005
The Faint's Joel Petersen returns with his third Broken Spindles album.
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The Dangermen Sessions, Vol. 1
by Madness
August 16, 2005
The veteran "nutty" ska band's first album since their 1999 reunion disc 'Wonderful' is a collection of 13 covers, including their takes on classics "Lola" and "Israelites."
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No Flashlight: Songs Of The Fulfilled Night
by Mount Eerie
August 16, 2005
Phil Elverum's first LP release under the name Mount Eerie (which was also the title of his final record as The Microphones) is the self-released 15-track 'No Flashlight,' which will also see companion all-drums and "sing-along" discs released in the coming weeks.
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Giving Up The Ghost
by Windsor For The Derby
August 16, 2005
The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'
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The Outsider
by Rodney Crowell
August 16, 2005
The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm."
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Early 21st Century Blues
by Cowboy Junkies
August 16, 2005
The Canadian band's latest includes two originals and nine covers, including versions of songs by U2, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
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Warnings/Promises
by Idlewild
August 16, 2005
The fourth album for the Scottish band was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tony Hoffer (Air, Beck).
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Don't Tread On Me
by 311
August 16, 2005
The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.
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Made In China
by Juliana Hatfield
August 9, 2005
The rocker's latest solo record is the first for her new label, Ye Olde Records.
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Quit +/or Fight
by Holopaw
August 9, 2005
This is the second album of country-folk-rock tunes for the Gainesville, Florida band led by John Orth.
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Less Than Human
by The Juan MacLean
August 9, 2005
The latest DFA artist to create a buzz in the music press is former Six Finger Satellite guitarist John Maclean, whose "Less Than Human" is his full-length debut as The Juan Maclean.
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Maritime
by Minotaur Shock
August 9, 2005
This is the second album for electronica artist David Edwards, who has drawn acclaim for his mellow, cheerful sound.
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The Repulsion Box
by Sons and Daughters
August 9, 2005
Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave, Beth Orton, PJ Harvey) produced this debut disc for the Glaswegian band.
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Chapter V
by Staind
August 9, 2005
The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).
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The Difference Between Houses And Homes: Lost Songs And Loose Ends 1995-2001
by Cursive
August 9, 2005
This disc compiles 10 tracks from the Tim Kasher-led band's early 7-inch singles, and adds two previously unreleased cuts.
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Front Parlour Ballads
by Richard Thompson
August 9, 2005
This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years.
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Why Should The Fire Die?
by Nickel Creek
August 9, 2005
Tony Berg and Eric Valentine produced this follow-up to 2002's Grammy-winning "This Side."
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Fireflies
by Faith Hill
August 2, 2005
Byron Gallimore and Dann Huff produced the country singer's follow-up to 2002's "Cry."
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Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947
by Michael Penn
August 2, 2005
The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter's first outing in five years is a loose concept album set in the year 1947.
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Secret House Against The World
by Buck 65
August 1, 2005
The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.
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Spelled In Bones
by Fruit Bats
July 26, 2005
The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.
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Jagged Little Pill Acoustic
by Alanis Morissette
July 26, 2005
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut, 'Jagged Little Pill,' the Canadian singer-songwriter has re-recorded all of that album's songs using acoustic instruments. (It's certainly easier than writing new songs!)
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Body Of Song
by Bob Mould
July 26, 2005
The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty.
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Mr. A-Z
by Jason Mraz
July 26, 2005
Steve Lillywhite produced this second album for the singer-songwriter.
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Grown & Sexy
by Babyface
July 26, 2005
The R&B singer's first album in four years was produced by Gregg Pagani (LeAnn Rimes, Will Smith).
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Clor
by Clor
July 25, 2005
The Barry Dobbin-led band (who also form part of Roots Manuva's live band) make their debut with this retro-dance-rock disc.
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Resilience
by Kid 606
July 25, 2005
Miguel Trost Depedro's latest electronica release is a departure for him, as each track is more focused than on previous releases.
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Honeycomb
by Frank Black
July 19, 2005
Before reuniting The Pixies, Black recorded this mellow solo disc in four days in a Nashville studio, backed by veteran southern session musicians.
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Self Help Serenade
by Marjorie Fair
July 19, 2005
Rob Schnapf and Jon Brion produced the for the Los Angeles band (and by "band" we really just mean Evan Slamka).
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Alpine Static
by Kinski
July 12, 2005
The Seattle instrumental quartet is back with a second Sub Pop release.
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Belladonna
by Daniel Lanois
July 12, 2005
This solo instrumental disc from the Brian Eno collaborator and U2 producer includes contributions from pianist Brad Mehldau and drummer Brian Blade.
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The Understanding
by Röyksopp
July 12, 2005
The duo's second album is far more vocal-oriented, and darker, than their debut.
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Okemah And The Melody Of Riot
by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
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Often Lie
by Statistics
July 12, 2005
Occasional Saddle Creek-er Denver Dalley returns with a second Statistics album.
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La Foret
by Xiu Xiu
July 12, 2005
The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four.
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Reads The Books [EP]
by Prefuse 73
July 12, 2005
This eight-song EP pairs Prefuse 73 with cut-up artists The Books, and reprises their first collaboration, "Pagina Dos," from the most recent Prefuse 73 full-length.
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Underwater Cinematographer
by The Most Serene Republic
July 12, 2005
This is the debut for the Toronto six-piece led by Adrian Jewett.
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The Cookbook
by Missy Elliott
July 5, 2005
Slick Rick, The Neptunes, M.I.A., Tweet and Mary J. Blige are among the guests on Elliott's first new disc in two years. Longtime collaborator Timbaland produces just two tracks here.
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TP.3 Reloaded
by R. Kelly
July 5, 2005
A thematic departure from his 2004 double album, TP.3 includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, The Game, Twista and Nivea.
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Illinois
by Sufjan Stevens
July 5, 2005
The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State.
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Wilderness
by Wilderness
July 5, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the Baltimore four-piece whose frontman (James Johnson) bears a strong vocal resemblance to John Lydon.
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Multiply
by Jamie Lidell
June 28, 2005
One half of the electronica outfit Super_Collider, producer Jamie Lidell returns with a second solo album that finds him in an unlikely new role: that of a soul singer.
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Hannicap Circus
by Bizarre
June 28, 2005
The D12 member's debut set features appearances by Big Boi, Raphael Saadiq, Erick Sermon and Obie Trice and production from Eminem and Hi Tek.
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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
June 28, 2005
Combine a singer who sounds more than a little like David Byrne, some solid indie-rock tunes, blurbs on all the right blogs, and a glowing review from Pitchfork and it all adds up to quite a buzz for this Brooklyn band's debut disc. Now all they need is a record deal.
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I Thought I Was Over That: Rare, Remixed And B-Sides
by Lali Puna
June 28, 2005
The title tells the story of this two-disc set, which includes remixes by Dntel, Boom Bip and Two Lone Swordsmen.
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Out-Of-State Plates
by Fountains of Wayne
June 28, 2005
This 28-track, two-disc compilation culls radio performances, demos, and other previously unreleased tracks from throughout the band's history.
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Pajo
by Pajo
June 28, 2005
This is Slint guitarist David Pajo's first solo LP under his own name (well, at least half of his own name).
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USA (United State Of Atlanta)
by Ying Yang Twins
June 28, 2005
D-Roc and Kaine's fourth disc boasts appearances by Missy Elliott, Mike Jones, Busta Rhymes and Adam Levine (Maroon5).
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Wikked Lil' Grrrls
by Esthero
June 28, 2005
Andre 3000, Sean Lennon and Cee Lo guest on the first album in seven years for Canadian singer Jen-Bea Englishman.
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We Are Little Barrie
by Little Barrie
June 28, 2005
The London-based rock trio make their full-length debut with this disc, produced by Edwyn Collins.
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There's A Fire
by Longwave
June 28, 2005
John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz.
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Every Kind Of Light
by The Posies
June 28, 2005
Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer reunite for their first album as The Posies in seven years. They are joined by Matt Harris (Oranger) on bass and Darren Minwalla (Preston School of Industry) on drums.
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Somewhere Down In Texas
by George Strait
June 28, 2005
Lee Ann Womack guests on the Texan's 33rd album.
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Free The Bees
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
June 28, 2005
This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
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Home Sweet Home
by Kano
June 27, 2005
The 19-year-old East London "grime" MC makes his debut with this LP which features contributions from Mike Skinner (The Streets), Diplo and Paul Epworth.
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Engineers
by Engineers
June 21, 2005
This debut album showcases the British band's symphonic, shoegaze-y sound.
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Angel Milk
by Télépopmusik
June 21, 2005
Angela McCluskey and Deborah Anderson lend their voices to the French chill-out trio's sophomore record.
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Collaborations
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 21, 2005
'Collaborations' culls tracks from throughout the singer's career, finding her partnering with artists such as Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Moby and more.
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The Way It Is
by Keyshia Cole
June 21, 2005
Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.
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Haunted Cities
by Transplants
June 21, 2005
This is the second album from the punk trio which features members of blink-182 (Travis Barker) and Rancid (Tim Armstrong).
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Master Of Disaster
by John Hiatt
June 21, 2005
Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.
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Humming By The Flowered Vine
by Laura Cantrell
June 21, 2005
Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut.
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TheFutureEmbrace
by Billy Corgan
June 21, 2005
The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.
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Brassbound
by The Ordinary Boys
June 20, 2005
Stephen Street produced this more ska-oriented sophomore release for the Brighton, England outfit.
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Blame The Vain
by Dwight Yoakam
June 14, 2005
The country singer self-produced these dozen songs, which amount to the 18th album of his career.
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Never Gone
by Backstreet Boys
June 14, 2005
This is the first album in five years for the boy- er... man-band.
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The World And Everything In It
by Oranges Band
June 14, 2005
The second album from the Baltimore band was produced by band leader and vocalist Roman Kuebler.
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Out Of Nothing
by Embrace
June 14, 2005
The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
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Chavez Ravine
by Ry Cooder
June 14, 2005
The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium.
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Electrified
by Dressy Bessy
June 14, 2005
The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set.
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Another Day On Earth
by Brian Eno
June 14, 2005
Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc).
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In Your Honor
by Foo Fighters
June 14, 2005
This double-disc set from Dave Grohl & co. includes one full CD of acoustic tracks. Guests include John Paul Jones, Norah Jones, Josh Homme and Petra Haden.
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Burner
by Odd Nosdam
June 14, 2005
The latest solo disc for the anticon producer (best known for his work in cLOUDDEAD) finds him joined by guests Mike Patton, Andrew Broder (Fog), and members of Subtle, Themselves and why?
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Discover A Lovelier You
by Pernice Brothers
June 14, 2005
Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album.
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Dirty Words
by The Departure
June 13, 2005
This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band.
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Thrills
by Ellen Allien
June 7, 2005
The Berlin-based techno producer returns with her third artist album.
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Out West
by Gomez
June 7, 2005
This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.
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Anniemal
by Annie
June 7, 2005
This debut full-length by the Norwegian singer is preceded by quite a bit of critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic.
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X&Y
by Coldplay
June 7, 2005
Plagued by numerous delays, the Chris Martin-led band's third album finally surfaced 3 years after the hugely successful 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head.' The band co-produced with Danton Supple (Elbow) and Ken Nelson (Kings Of Convenience, Badly Drawn Boy).
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Monkey Business
by The Black Eyed Peas
June 7, 2005
Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.
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Man-Made
by Teenage Fanclub
June 7, 2005
The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.
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Get Behind Me Satan
by The White Stripes
June 7, 2005
The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.
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Minimum-Maximum [Live]
by Kraftwerk
June 7, 2005
This 2-disc set was recorded during the band's 2004 world tour.
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Fijacion Oral Vol. 1
by Shakira
June 7, 2005
The first of two planned 2005 releases for the Colombian pop star is this Spanish-language disc, with its English counterpart due in the fall.
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JackInABox
by Turin Brakes
June 7, 2005
The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.
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Wearemonster
by Isolée
June 6, 2005
Frankfurt, Germany IDM artist Rajko Mueller (who records under the name Isolee) drew critical acclaim for this, his second LP and first in five years.
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Here Come The Tears
by The Tears
June 6, 2005
The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade.
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j.a.c.
by Tosca
May 31, 2005
This is the fourth album for the duo of Richard Dorfmeister (of Kruder & Dorfmeister fame) and Rupert Huber. Vocals are handled by a variety of guests, including Chris Eckman (The Walkabouts).
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A River Ain't Too Much To Love
by Smog
May 31, 2005
Bill Callahan's 12th Smog album finds him joined in the studio by such musicians as Jim White (Dirty Three) and Joanna Newsom.
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Don't Believe The Truth
by Oasis
May 31, 2005
Liam and Noel's sixth album is preceded by the single "Lyla." 'Truth,' produced by Dave Sardy, represents the band's second attempt at recording this album; original sessions recorded with Death In Vegas in 2003 were scrapped.
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Everything Ecstatic
by Four Tet
May 31, 2005
Kieran Hebden's fourth Four Tet album dispenses somewhat with the "folk" portion of his folktronica sound, resulting in a more beat-driven effort.
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A Certain Trigger
by Maxïmo Park
May 31, 2005
A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc.
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No Business
by Negativland
May 24, 2005
The experimental Bay Area sound manipulators combine one of their more entertaining cut-and-paste CDs of recent years with a book examining fair use and copyright issues. Also included is a whoopee cushion.
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Demon Days
by Gorillaz
May 24, 2005
When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.
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The Woods
by Sleater-Kinney
May 24, 2005
The ubiquitous Dave Fridmann produced this latest outing for the veteran indie rockers, their first album for Sub Pop.
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Out Of Exile
by Audioslave
May 24, 2005
Rick Rubin produced this second album for the Chris Cornell-meets-Rage Against The Machine supergroup.
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Suit Yourself
by Shelby Lynne
May 24, 2005
The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release.
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