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Face The Truth
by Stephen Malkmus
May 24, 2005
Malkmus' third post-Pavement recording is his most "solo" effort to date (not to mention his weirdest), with only some of the songs featuring the full complement of Jicks backing him up.
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11:11
by Maria Taylor
May 24, 2005
This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster.
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Crimson
by Alkaline Trio
May 24, 2005
Jerry Finn (blink-182) produced this follow-up to 'Good Mourning.'
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Be
by Common
May 24, 2005
The rapper's follow-up to 2002's love-it-or-hate-it 'Electric Circus' was produced largely by Kanye West. For some reason, John Mayer guests.
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can'tneverdidnothin'
by Nikka Costa
May 24, 2005
Justin Stanley produced and co-wrote the R&B singer's second album, which also includes collaborations with ?uestlove, Lenny Kravitz and Jon Brion.
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Rebel, Sweetheart
by The Wallflowers
May 24, 2005
Jakob Dylan & co.'s fifth long-player was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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Push Barman To Open Old Wounds
by Belle and Sebastian
May 24, 2005
This 2-disc set collects 25 non-LP tracks that previously appeared on the band's early singles and EPs for Jeepster.
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Satan's Circus
by Death in Vegas
May 24, 2005
The duo's fourth album departs from previous outings, taking an all-instrumental (and guitar-free) approach rather than relying on guest vocalists. Think Kraftwerk and you won't be too far off.
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Sanddollars [EP]
by Why?
May 17, 2005
Well over to the indie-rock side of anticon's indie-rap -- indie-rock continuum, Why? (aka Yoni Wolf) returns with an eight-song EP.
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The Secret Migration
by Mercury Rev
May 17, 2005
The psychedelic indie rockers, led by returning core trio of vocalist Jonathan Donahue, guitarist Grasshopper and drummer Jeff Mercel, return with a less-orchestral follow up to 2001's 'All Is Dream.' Longtime collaborator David Fridmann co-produced.
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Wrath Of Circuits
by The Nein
May 17, 2005
This is the full-length debut for the Durham, NC dance-punk outfit led by Finn Cohen.
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Mezmerize
by System Of A Down
May 17, 2005
Rick Rubin co-produced this first of two planned 2005 releases for SOAD (with 'Hypnotize' coming in the fall).
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Honkytonk University
by Toby Keith
May 17, 2005
Merle Haggard guests on the country star's follow-up to 'Shock'n Y'all.'
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Magic Time
by Van Morrison
May 17, 2005
The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.
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And Everything Else
by Nobody
May 17, 2005
Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.
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Kidnapped By Neptune
by Scout Niblett
May 10, 2005
The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound.
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Seadrum/House Of Sun
by Boredoms
May 10, 2005
The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.
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Carousel Waltz
by The Robot Ate Me
May 10, 2005
The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.
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Tourist
by Athlete
May 10, 2005
This is the second album for the South London four-piece.
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Stand Up
by Dave Matthews Band
May 10, 2005
'Stand Up' is the band's first studio album in three years and finds them working for the first time with producer Mark Baston (50 Cent, Beyonce).
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Axes
by Electrelane
May 10, 2005
The Brighton, England band re-teams with producer Steve Albini, but downplays the vocals of prior outing 'The Power Out' in favor of a mainly instrumental approach similar to that of their debut.
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Mighty Rearranger
by Robert Plant
May 10, 2005
The Led Zeppelin singer's first full solo album of original songs in a dozen years finds him backed (as on 2002's 'Dreamland') by The Strange Sensation.
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Gimme Fiction
by Spoon
May 10, 2005
Mike McCarthy returns as producer for the Britt Daniel-led band's varied follow-up to their acclaimed 2002 outing 'Kill The Moonlight.' Spoon fans will not be disappointed.
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Make Believe
by Weezer
May 10, 2005
Rick Rubin produced album number five for the Rivers Cuomo-led band.
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See You Next Tuesday
by Fannypack
May 10, 2005
In an attempt to avoid the "one-hit wonder" label, the Brooklyn five-piece that brought "Cameltoe" into the world returns with a second album.
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Hal
by Hal
May 10, 2005
The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.
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Headphones
by Headphones
May 10, 2005
This new side project for Pedro The Lion's David Bazan finds that group's guitars replaced with synthesizers.
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Live @ The Fillmore
by Lucinda Williams
May 10, 2005
This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.
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13 & God
by 13 & God
May 3, 2005
13+God is a collaboration between German rocktronica outfit The Notwist and American indie-rappers Themselves. Also guesting are members of Ms. John Soda, Lali Puna, and cLOUDDEAD; basically, if they're on Morr Music or Anticon, you'll find them here.
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Cold Roses
by Ryan Adams
May 3, 2005
Credited to Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, double album 'Cold Roses' is the first of three planned 2005 releases for the prolific singer-songwriter. Tom Schick produced.
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The Milk Of Human Kindness
by Caribou
May 3, 2005
'Human Kindness' is the latest disc of psychedelic electronica from Dan Snaith, who formerly recorded under the name Manitoba (before a threatened lawsuit from a similarly-named artist caused the switch to the similarly-Canadian Caribou).
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Oceans Apart
by The Go-Betweens
May 3, 2005
This is the third album in three years for the newly-reunited Australian duo of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster.
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Separation Sunday
by The Hold Steady
May 3, 2005
This is the second album from the New York City band led by Craig Finn.
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The Forgotten Arm
by Aimee Mann
May 3, 2005
Produced by Joe Henry, Mann's first studio disc in three years is a concept album about the life of a boxer during the 1970s.
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With Teeth
by Nine Inch Nails
May 3, 2005
Trent Reznor finally returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'The Fragile.' Dave Grohl guests.
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The Wedding
by Oneida
May 3, 2005
This is the seventh album for the New York noise-rock three-piece. Phil Manley of Trans Am guests.
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Pretty In Black
by The Raveonettes
May 3, 2005
'Black' finds the Danish duo expanded to a more melodic, less noisy trio, with new bassist Anders Christensen joining vocalist Sharon Foo and guitarist Sune Rose Wagner. Also appearing are Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker, Suicide's Martin Rev, and Ronnie Spector.
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Haughty Melodic
by Mike Doughty
May 3, 2005
Dan Wilson (Semisonic) produced this solo effort for the former Soul Coughing frontman, which finds him backed by a band for the first time since leaving that band. Dave Matthews guests.
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Celebration Castle
by The Ponys
May 3, 2005
Steve Albini produced album #2 for the Chicago post-punk outfit.
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The Further Adventures Of Lord Quas
by Quasimoto
May 3, 2005
Madlib's somewhat bizarre alter-ego returns with a 27-track set.
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Our Thickness
by The Russian Futurists
May 3, 2005
Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.
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Bem-Vinda Vontade
by Mice Parade
May 3, 2005
Adam Pierce's fifth Mice Parade album adds a greatly increased vocal presence (by Pierce, Ikuko Harada and Mum's Kristin Anna Valtysdottir) to his tropicalia-infused post-rock.
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Waiting For The Sirens' Call
by New Order
April 26, 2005
The veteran Manchester band's latest disc was produced by Tore Johansson and John Leckie, and sees touring guitarist Phil Cunningham becoming an official full-time band member, replacing departed keyboardist Gillian Gilbert.
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Paper Tigers
by Caesars
April 26, 2005
The Swedish power-pop band's fourth album includes a remixed version of "Jerk It Out," better known as "that song in the iPod Shuffle commercial."
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Blinking Lights And Other Revelations
by Eels
April 26, 2005
Mark Everett's diverse and epic sixth Eels album spans two CDs. It probably would never be classified as a happy album, but it does include appearances from Tom Waits, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, and The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian.
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Songs For Silverman
by Ben Folds
April 26, 2005
Folds' second solo outing actually finds him working once again in trio format, now joined by drummer Lindsay Jamieson (Departure Lounge) and bassist Jared Reynolds (who, like Folds, contributed to the recent William Shatner album).
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Devils & Dust
by Bruce Springsteen
April 26, 2005
Brendan O'Brien produced (and plays bass on) the singer's 19th album, which finds Springsteen backed by a variety of guests. Several of the 12 tracks here have previously surfaced in live performances, including two dating back to 1995.
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The Sunset Tree
by The Mountain Goats
April 26, 2005
John Darnielle recorded this 13-track Mountain Goats disc with the help of musicians John Vanderslice, Peter Hughes, Franklin Bruno and Scott Solter.
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Laughter's Fifth
by Love As Laughter
April 26, 2005
Yes, this is indeed the fifth full-length for the band led by Sam Jayne.
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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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