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Touch
by Amerie
April 26, 2005
The second album from the R&B songstress includes a guest appearance by Eve. Rich Harrison returns as producer for about half of the disc.
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Awfully Deep
by Roots Manuva
April 19, 2005
This is the third album for London-based rapper Rodney Smith.
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Untilted
by Autechre
April 19, 2005
The experimental electronica duo of Rob Brown and Sean Booth return with eight new tracks.
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Ex Hex
by Mary Timony
April 19, 2005
Fugazi drummer Brandon Canty produced this third solo disc for ex-Helium leader Timony, who is joined here by guitarist Devin Ocampo.
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Illuminated By The Light
by Weird War
April 19, 2005
This is the third LP for the band featuring members of the Make-Up and Scene Creamers.
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22-20s
by 22-20s
April 19, 2005
Brendan Lynch produced this debut for the English blues-rock band, who are named after a Skip James song.
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Something To Be
by Rob Thomas
April 19, 2005
The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.
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Here Come The Choppers
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 19, 2005
The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.
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Otto Spooky
by Momus
April 19, 2005
This is album number 19 for Scotland's resident oddball Nick Currie.
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In Case We Die
by Architecture in Helsinki
April 12, 2005
Imagine the Arcade Fire dosed with happy pills, stocked with toy instruments and forced to score a musical about the 1980s, and you may start getting close to the idea of this eight-piece co-ed band from Melbourne, Australia. This second album follows recent tours with the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Belle And Sebastian.
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The Emancipation Of Mimi
by Mariah Carey
April 12, 2005
The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.
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Bleed Like Me
by Garbage
April 12, 2005
'Bleed' marks Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's first Garbage album since 2001. Dave Grohl guests on one track.
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The Sunlandic Twins
by Of Montreal
April 12, 2005
Kevin Barnes' eighth Of Montreal disc finds the Georgian heading into more electronic territory, enlisting his laptop to assist in the recording process. Music on a laptop--who knew?
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Martha Wainwright
by Martha Wainwright
April 12, 2005
Daughter of Loudon and sister of Rufus, Martha becomes the third Wainwright to release an album in 2005. This self-titled effort is her full-length debut, following on the heels of her subtly-titled EP "Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole."
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Alligator
by The National
April 12, 2005
This is the third LP for the Brooklyn five-piece fronted by deep-voiced Matt Berninger.
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Micah P. Hinson And The Gospel Of Progress
by Micah P. Hinson
April 12, 2005
The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc.
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Lost And Found
by Mudvayne
April 12, 2005
The nu-metal quartet have ditched their makeup and alien nicknames for this third album, produced with Dave Fortman.
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D.U.M.E. [EP]
by Adult.
April 12, 2005
The duo take a break from their own Ersatz Audio label with this six-song mini-album for Thrill Jockey, which features slightly more human-sounding vocals from Nicola Kuperus.
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Let There Be Morning
by The Perishers
April 12, 2005
'Morning' marks the U.S. debut for the Swedish four-piece, who originally formed in 1997.
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Dimmer.
by The Zincs
April 12, 2005
'Dimmer' is the Thrill Jockey debut for British ex-pat and current Chicagoan Jim Elkington.
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Black Sheep Boy
by Okkervil River
April 5, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Austin band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff.
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Open Season
by British Sea Power
April 5, 2005
The tree-climbing, ice shelf-loving, Brighton, England band's second album follows two years after their debut ('The Decline Of British Sea Power') brought them critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Mads Bjerke (Spiritualized) produced.
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Lost And Safe
by The Books
April 5, 2005
The third release for the acclaimed cut-and-paste outfit features an expanded vocal role for guitarist Nick Zammuto.
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Odyssey
by Fischerspooner
April 5, 2005
Linda Perry and Susan Sontag (!) penned songs for the dance duo's belated sophomore release, which also features production from Tony Hoffer and Mirwais.
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Elevator
by Hot Hot Heat
April 5, 2005
Dave Sardy produced this sophomore album for the Canadian band, whose lineup now includes guitarist Luke Paquin (replacing Dante DeCaro).
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On My Way To Absence
by Damien Jurado
April 5, 2005
'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests.
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Suspended Animation
by Fantômas
April 5, 2005
The theme of Mike Patton's fourth Fantomas album (which is similar in sound to their first disc) is a calendar, which each track named after a different day of April 2005.
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Horses In The Sky
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
April 5, 2005
This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
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What Comes After The Blues
by Magnolia Electric Co.
April 5, 2005
This disc marks the first new studio recording for the Jason Molina-led four-piece since he dropped the Songs: Ohia name. (Just to be confusing, however, the new band name was the title of the last Songs: Ohia album.)
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The First Lady
by Faith Evans
April 5, 2005
The singer's first album in four years features contributions from the Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri and Mario Winans.
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Animal Lover
by The Residents
April 5, 2005
The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.
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Now What
by Lisa Marie Presley
April 5, 2005
The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."
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Darkness At Noon
by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
April 5, 2005
Jeremy Barnes is backed by additional musicians on this second eclectic AHAAH disc, which encompasses styles from folk to klezmer to mariachi.
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Warmer Corners
by The Lucksmiths
April 4, 2005
This is the seventh album from the Australian indie-pop group led by singing drummer Tali White.
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Guero
by Beck
March 29, 2005
This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.
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Lost And Found
by Will Smith
March 29, 2005
The actor and MC reunites with DJ Jazzy Jeff for several tracks on his ninth album, which also includes appearances from Mary J. Blige, Timbaland and Snoop Dogg.
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Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
by Stereophonics
March 29, 2005
The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.
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The Bravery
by The Bravery
March 29, 2005
Another hot, retro-sounding band based in New York? Is there some sort of factory churning these bands out? (Or in the case of The Bravery, a Factory?) The band's self-titled debut, preceded by the requisite buzz, utilizes a new wave-flavored sound which is also reminiscent of, oh, let's just say New Order and The Cure.
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Beauty And The Beat
by Edan
March 29, 2005
This self-produced second album for the Boston-based rapper includes guest appearances from Mr. Lif, Percee P, Dagah and Insight.
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The B.Coming
by Beanie Sigel
March 29, 2005
The incarcerated rapper won't be touring for a while, but that didn't stop him from releasing his first album in four years, which features collaborations with Just Blaze, Cam'ron, The Neptunes, Snoop Dogg and Buckwild.
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Live At Earls Court
by Morrissey
March 29, 2005
Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.
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A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad
by Ocean Colour Scene
March 29, 2005
The seventh album for the British rockers includes appearances by Jools Holland and Paul Weller.
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1988
by Blueprint
March 29, 2005
After both rapping and producing on other artists' records, double-threat Blueprint finally combines his talents on his first solo disc. Aesop Rock, Illogic and Vast Aire guest.
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Arular
by M.I.A.
March 22, 2005
This short but wildly eclectic debut album from Maya Arulpragasam, a Sri Lankan-born, London-based artist and daughter of a Tamil Tiger revolutionary, is preceded by enormous buzz in both the U.K. and the U.S.
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The Alternative To Love
by Brendan Benson
March 22, 2005
Long championed by the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit singer-songwriter Brendan Benson follows his 2002 disc 'Lapalco' with this set co-produced by Tchad Blake.
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Silent Alarm
by Bloc Party
March 22, 2005
This multiculti London four-piece (making their full-length debut with 'Silent Alarm') has been heralded in seemingly every music magazine in the world as 2005's answer to Franz Ferdinand.
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Devil's Playground
by Billy Idol
March 22, 2005
The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.
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Picaresque
by The Decemberists
March 22, 2005
Chris Walla produced this third album for the literary Portland, Ore.-based five-piece led by Colin Meloy.
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Hotel
by Moby
March 22, 2005
The latest from the New York-based techno guru eschews samples for live instrumentation and vocals (by the bald one himself), and is backed by a second disc of ambient works.
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Let Us Never Speak Of It Again
by Out Hud
March 22, 2005
The first album in two years for the New York band (which shares three members with !!!) introduces a few vocals (from group members Phyllis Forbes and Molly Schnick) and drum machines into the mix for the first time.
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Surrounded By Silence
by Prefuse 73
March 22, 2005
Scott Herren's latest Prefuse 73 album features about as many guest appearances as you can fit on a single compact disc, including contributions from The Books, El-P, Ghostface, Aesop Rock, Broadcast, RZA, Beans and Café Tacuba.
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Lullabies To Paralyze
by Queens of the Stone Age
March 22, 2005
Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
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Black Forest
by The A-Frames
March 22, 2005
This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.
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Ghetto Bells
by Vic Chesnutt
March 22, 2005
The Athens, Georgia singer-songwriter is backed by an all-star band of Van Dyke Parks (keyboards), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Don Heffington (drums), with John Chelew producing.
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Church Gone Wild / Chirpin Hard
by Hella
March 22, 2005
The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.
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The Best Little Secrets Are Kept
by Louis XIV
March 22, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the bawdy San Diego, Calif. rock outfit led by Jason Hill and Brian Karscig.
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It's Me Again
by Tweet
March 22, 2005
The R&B singer's first album in three years was produced by Missy Elliott.
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Press The Spacebar
by Chicks On Speed
March 22, 2005
This self-released follow-up to '99 Cents' finds the German group joined by Spain's The No Heads.
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B-Sides & Rarities
by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
March 22, 2005
For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.
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Black Dialogue
by The Perceptionists
March 22, 2005
The Perceptionists feature Boston-based MCs Mr. Lif and Akrobatik backed by the beats of DJ Fakts One. El-P also shows up on one track.
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No Earthly Man
by Alasdair Roberts
March 22, 2005
Will Oldham produced this third album for the former Appendix Out member, which consists of his interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs.
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The Needle Was Traveling
by Tarwater
March 22, 2005
'Needle' is the Morr Music debut for the German duo of Ronald Lippok (who is also in To Rococo Rot) and Bernd Jestram.
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10th Avenue Freakout
by Fog
March 22, 2005
Andrew Broder's third Fog album reprises the song "Hummer" from a recent EP of the same name, and adds 12 new tracks. It's both more vocal-oriented and (at times) more electronic than earlier efforts.
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Flies The Fields
by Shipping News
March 22, 2005
Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.
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The Angels Of Light Sing 'Other People'
by Angels Of Light
March 22, 2005
Michael Gira's post-Swans project Angels Of Light returns with a fourth release of mostly acoustic folk/rock, backed by musicians from Akron/Family.
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Forever Hasn't Happened Yet
by John Doe
March 22, 2005
The X frontman's fifth solo disc features guests Neko Case, Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Alvin and Kristin Hersh.
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The Fallen Leaf Pages
by Radar Bros.
March 22, 2005
This is the fourth LP for the trio of Jim Putnam, Senon Williams and Steve Goodfriend.
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Akron/Family
by Akron/Family
March 22, 2005
The latest neo-folk outfit under the tutelage of Michael Gira are the Brooklyn quartet Akron/Family, who make their debut with this self-titled release.
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Yr Atal Genhedlaeth
by Gruff Rhys
March 15, 2005
This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.
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Human After All
by Daft Punk
March 15, 2005
The French electronica duo's third LP is closer in sound to their first than to 2001's 'Discovery.'
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Employment
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 15, 2005
Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.
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Origin Vol. 1
by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 15, 2005
The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.
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Wind In The Wires
by Patrick Wolf
March 15, 2005
The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop.
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Everything's OK
by Al Green
March 15, 2005
The legendary soul singer reunites with longtime producer Willie Mitchell for the second time in three years.
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Exquisite Corpse
by Daedelus
March 15, 2005
The fourth album for the Los Angeles-based electronica producer finds him joined by guests MF Doom, Mike Ladd and Prefuse 73.
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The Evens
by The Evens
March 15, 2005
This eponymous disc is the debut for the Washington D.C. duo of Dischord Records/Fugazi head Ian MacKaye and drummer Amy Farina (The Warmers).
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Atom Bomb
by Blind Boys Of Alabama
March 15, 2005
The long-lived Grammy-winning gospel-blues group's latest finds them joined by David Hidalgo and Billy Preston.
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Blue Eyed In The Red Room
by Boom Bip
March 8, 2005
This mainly instrumental disc (which, rather than being sample-driven, features live instrumentation from Boom Bip himself) also includes two vocal tracks, with Nina Nastasia and Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) handling the singing.
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Kasabian
by Kasabian
March 8, 2005
Named after Charles Manson's getaway driver, the British quartet Kasabian drew comparisons to The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, and Primal Scream with this debut LP.
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Golden Ocean
by 50 Foot Wave
March 8, 2005
The indie-rock trio 50 Foot Wave includes a pair of Throwing Muses (Kristin Hersh and Bernard Georges) plus Rob Ahlers. This full-length debut follows a self-titled EP released in 2004.
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No Wow
by The Kills
March 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-blues duo of VV and Hotel (known to their parents as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince).
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Set Yourself On Fire
by Stars
March 8, 2005
Boasting a somewhat higher profile after a tour supporting Broken Social Scene, fellow Canadians Stars return with a third LP, produced by Tony Hoffer.
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Who's Your New Professor
by Sam Prekop
March 8, 2005
'Professor' marks the second solo outing for the Sea And Cake leader. He's backed by the same group of musicians that performed on his previous 1999 release, including S&C bandmate Archer Prewitt and Josh Abrams (Town & Country).
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Let Them Drink
by The Capitol Years
March 8, 2005
Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.
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Hurricane Bar
by Mando Diao
March 8, 2005
This is the second album for the Swedish garage rockers.
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A Few Steps More
by Monade
March 8, 2005
This is the second release for the Stereolab side project featuring Laetitia Sadier.
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The Story Of My Life
by Deana Carter
March 8, 2005
The veteran Nashville artist wrote and produced all 11 tracks on her latest album, and handled most of the instrumentation as well.
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Meltdown
by Ash
March 8, 2005
The veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.
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The Massacre
by 50 Cent
March 3, 2005
The rapper's second album was "executive" produced by Dr. Dre, Eminem and 50 himself and includes the singles "Piggybank" and "Disco Inferno."
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Some Cities
by Doves
March 1, 2005
Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'
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Frances The Mute
by The Mars Volta
March 1, 2005
The psychedelic prog-rock outfit led by Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar Rodriguez return with a second ambitious album, which follows the death of band member Jeremy Ward.
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In The Clear
by Ivy
March 1, 2005
The trio (which includes Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) return with their first new album in four years, produced by Steve Osborne.
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Rebirth
by Jennifer Lopez
March 1, 2005
Big Boi, Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins are among the producers for J.Lo's first album in three years. Other guests include Fat Joe, Fabolous and Marc Anthony.
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Soviet Kitsch
by Regina Spektor
March 1, 2005
The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
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In Between Dreams
by Jack Johnson
March 1, 2005
The mellow singer-songwriter re-teams with producer Mario Caldato Jr. for this follow-up to 'On And On.'
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Back To Me
by Kathleen Edwards
March 1, 2005
The Canadian singer-songwriter's sophomore release again blends country and rock sounds, and includes a guest appearance by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers).
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Angel Of Retribution
by Judas Priest
March 1, 2005
Fifteen years after he left the British metal act, singer Rob Halford returns for this unlikely reunion album.
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Live From Rome
by Sole
March 1, 2005
Nope, it's neither of those things. The anticon rapper's third LP is a studio recording from the East Bay, with Odd Nosdam providing the beats.
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Make Do With What You Got
by Solomon Burke
March 1, 2005
The singer tackles songs penned by the likes of Bob Dyland and Van Morrison on this Don Was-produced disc.
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Days Run Away
by The House of Love
February 28, 2005
'Days' is the first album in over a dozen years for the reunited London-based alt-rockers, and is their first to include both original guitarists (Guy Chadwick and Terry Bickers) since 1989.
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