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Kiss Of Death
by Jadakiss
June 22, 2004
The New York rapper's second solo disc (after stints in the Ruff Ryders and the Lox) features production from Kanye West, the Neptunes and Swizz Beatz, with appearances from Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Anthony Hamilton.
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Gettin' In Over My Head
by Brian Wilson
June 22, 2004
These thirteen tracks mark just the third solo disc for the former Beach Boys songwriter, and include songs that Wilson has written over the past two decades. Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Elton John guest. (Sorry, no Snoop Dogg or Missy Elliott.)
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Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love
by Jonathan Richman
June 22, 2004
This is the first album in three years for the now 50-something Richman.
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The Will To Death
by John Frusciante
June 22, 2004
The stripped-down 'The Will To Death' is not just the second solo disc in 2004 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, but marks the first of a whopping six planned albums for Record Collection this year.
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a ghost is born
by Wilco
June 22, 2004
When you record one of the most acclaimed albums of the decade, what do you do for an encore? If you are Jeff Tweedy & co., you return with both old (Jim O'Rourke again producing) and new (yet another lineup change) for your fifth studio LP.
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In A Safe Place
by The Album Leaf
June 22, 2004
Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.
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Chilltown New York
by Erick Sermon
June 22, 2004
Talib Kweli and Redman are among the guests on this solo outing for Sermon, half of the legendary rap duo EPMD.
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Houses of the Molé
by Ministry
June 22, 2004
The oh-so-punny industrial rockers return with, believe it or not, their 10th LP (although that does include their early synth-pop releases when they were scary for very different reasons).
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Ta Det Lugnt
by Dungen
June 21, 2004
This is the third album of psychedelic-rock tunes from Swedish multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Gustav Ejstes.
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The Real New Fall L.P. (Formerly Country On The Click)
by The Fall
June 15, 2004
Yes, as you may have surmised, this is the real new Fall full-length (just one in a very, very long line of releases from the amazingly prolific Mark E. Smith and company). Originally titled 'Country On The Click,' this album was leaked in early stages on the Internet, but has since been remixed and resequenced.
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Hot Fuss
by The Killers
June 15, 2004
'Hot Fuss' marks the debut for the Las Vegas-based garage rockers led by 22-year old vocalist/songwriter Brandon Flowers.
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This Is For Real
by Pink Grease
June 15, 2004
'This Is For Real' is the full-length debut for the trashy electro-punk outfit out of Sheffield, England.
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To The 5 Boroughs
by Beastie Boys
June 15, 2004
The B-Boys, who have moved back to New York from their temporary home of Los Angeles, return with their first album in six years and their second to utilize the beats of Mixmaster Mike. These 15 tracks are all self-produced by the band (a first) and recall the style of their earliest work.
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Undermind
by Phish
June 15, 2004
The Vermont jam band has announced that 'Undermind,' their 11th studio effort, will be their last. Tchad Blake produced.
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23rd Street Lullaby
by Patti Scialfa
June 15, 2004
This is the second solo album for the E Street Band member (and Bruce Springsteen wife), and was recorded over the last 11 (!) years.
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The Soundings
by Blue States
June 14, 2004
Andy Dragazis' third Blue States album is a major departure, adding vocalist/guitarist Chris Carr and drummer Jon Chandler to the mix and moving well away from the chill-out vibe of the previous two discs.
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Russian Doll
by Violet Indiana
June 8, 2004
This is the second disc for the duo of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and vocalist Siobhan de Mare (Mono).
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Little Heart's Ease
by Royal City
June 8, 2004
The Toronto lo-fi indie-rockers, led by Will Oldham-esque singer-songwriter Aaron Riches, make their Sanctuary debut with this third album.
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Contraband
by Velvet Revolver
June 8, 2004
'Contraband' marks the debut LP for what basically amounts to Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) fronting Guns N Roses (including Duff McKagan and Slash).
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Brother Is To Son
by Br. Danielson
June 8, 2004
'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.
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Love And Distance
by The Helio Sequence
June 8, 2004
The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.
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Stone, Steel & Bright Lights
by Jay Farrar
June 8, 2004
This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).
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One Soul Now
by Cowboy Junkies
June 8, 2004
The mellow Canadian rock outfit led by Margo and Michael Timmins mark nearly 20 years in the business with this eighth studio disc.
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Louden Up Now
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 8, 2004
This is the second full-length for the dance-oriented Sacramento/New York seven-piece (down from eight), who share several members with the band Out Hud.
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Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See
by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
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Revolutions
by The X-Ecutioners
June 8, 2004
The roster of guests for the turntablists' fourth LP includes Cypress Hill, dead prez, Ghostface Killah, Black Thought (The Roots), Slug (Atmosphere) and Blue Man Group.
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Sonic Nurse
by Sonic Youth
June 8, 2004
The veteran New York band, again operating as a five-piece (with Jim O'Rourke still in the group), return with a successor to one of their best albums in recent memory, 2002's 'Murray Street.'
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The Empire Strikes First
by Bad Religion
June 8, 2004
The veteran Southern California hardcore punk band returns with--as you may have guessed from the title--a political-themed disc, complete with carefully-footnoted lyrics.
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The Slow Wonder
by A.C. Newman
June 8, 2004
This is the first solo release for Carl Newman, who can also be found leading indie-rock supergroup The New Pornographers as well as the (now defunct) Canadian power-pop band Zumpano.
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Winds Take No Shape
by Call & Response
June 8, 2004
The Bay Area indie-pop band returns with a second LP.
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Uh Huh Her
by PJ Harvey
June 8, 2004
On her seventh album, a sparser affair than her 2000 effort 'Stories From The City?,' PJ Harvey produced, mixed, and played all of the instruments herself (aside from drums, handled by Robert Ellis), with some additional production from Head.
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Happenstance
by Rachael Yamagata
June 8, 2004
'Happenstance' is the first solo LP for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter, who has also recorded with the funk band Bumpus.
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God Bless Your Black Heart
by The Paper Chase
June 8, 2004
The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.
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Borrowed Heaven
by The Corrs
June 8, 2004
The Irish quartet returns with their first studio disc in four years, which sees them working with producer Olle Romo for the first time. Ladysmith Black Mambazo guest on the title track.
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Modern Apprentice
by Ikara Colt
June 7, 2004
The London art rockers have changed their lineup for this sophomore release, dropping bassist Jon Ball for Tracy Bellaries. Alex Newport (At The Drive In, Icarus Line) produces.
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Glass Floor
by Maritime
June 1, 2004
This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.
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Sung Tongs
by Animal Collective
June 1, 2004
The Brooklyn-based collective (on this release, reduced to the duo of Avey Tare and Panda Bear) combine vocal harmonies, a pair of acoustic guitars, and diverse influences into a unique sound on this latest release.
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From The Double Gone Chapel
by Two Lone Swordsmen
June 1, 2004
The electronica duo of Andrew Weatherall and Keith Tenniswood return with 12 new tracks, featuring both vocals (from Weatherall) and live instrumentation (from Tenniswood) and departing significantly from the techno of past albums.
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Now, More Than Ever
by Jim Guthrie
June 1, 2004
The third solo disc from the Canadian singer-songwriter and member of Royal City features members of Hidden Cameras, Royal City and The Constantines.
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No Said Date
by Masta Killa
June 1, 2004
Finally making his solo debut, Masta Killa is the last member of the Wu-Tang Clan to issue a CD on his own. Of course, he's not totally by himself here; Ol' Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface and the RZA all guest.
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Catching Looks
by Washington Social Club
June 1, 2004
The co-ed Washington, D.C. indie-rock foursome make their debut with this 11-track disc produced by Brian McTear.
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I Com
by Miss Kittin
June 1, 2004
Born in France and now residing in Berlin, Miss Kittin (aka Caroline Herve) has provided vocals for a variety of electronica producers, including Felix Da Housecat and The Hacker. Here, she works with producers Tobi Neumann and Thies Mynther.
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Auf Der Maur
by Auf Der Maur
June 1, 2004
This is the solo debut for Melissa Auf der Maur, who served as bassist for both Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Chris Goss produced the disc, which also features appearances from Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins).
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Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
by Slipknot
May 25, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this third LP for the popular mask-wearing Des Moines-based metal outfit, who are set to headline Ozzfest this summer.
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Hopes And Fears
by Keane
May 25, 2004
Yes, you'll see the word "Coldplay" in nearly every review for this debut disc, but the UK trio stand out from the crowd with their unconventional lineup of vocals, drums, and piano.
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Long Gone Before Daylight
by The Cardigans
May 25, 2004
This is the fifth album (and first in six years) for the Swedish outfit led by vocalist/lyricist Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson.
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Devin Dazzle And The Neon Fever
by Felix Da Housecat
May 25, 2004
The producer and electroclash artist returns with a proper follow-up to 2001's 'Kittenz and Thee Glitz.' Guest vocalists include the titular Neon Fever as well as James Murphy (the DFA).
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Under My Skin
by Avril Lavigne
May 25, 2004
Ditching the production team (The Matrix) who made her first album a hit, Lavigne turned to fellow Canadians Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida to write and produce this sophomore disc.
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The Greater Wrong Of The Right
by Skinny Puppy
May 25, 2004
A reunited Nivek Ogre and cEvin Key return with their first Skinny Puppy album in eight years, with Ken Marshall (Tool) producing. (Apparently, their brand of hardcore political industrial noise is only needed during Republican administrations.)
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Printz
by Bumblebeez 81
May 25, 2004
This U.S. debut disc for the genre-mashing Australian brother-sister duo of Chris and Vila Colonna (who appended the "81" to their name to avoid conflicts with a similarly-named children's music band) combines tracks from their EP "White Printz" and their UK single "Red Printz."
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Achilles Heel
by Pedro the Lion
May 25, 2004
James McAlister (Ester Drang) joins band leader David Bazan and his longtime collaborator TW Walsh on Pedro The Lion's fifth album.
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La Increible Aventura
by Migala
May 24, 2004
The moody Spanish indie-rockers return with 'The Incredible Adventure,' which has a greater emphasis on instrumental tracks than their previous four discs.
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Emblems
by Matt Pond
May 18, 2004
This is the fourth release for the chamber-pop outfit led by--yes--Matthew Pond and based in--you guessed it--Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, to be exact).
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Hotel Morgen
by To Rococo Rot
May 18, 2004
The Berlin-based trio (who share a member with the band Tarwater) continue to mix electronica with post-rock on their first album in three years (and first for Domino).
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Elk-Lake Serenade
by Hayden
May 18, 2004
A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian).
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Vehicles & Animals
by Athlete
May 18, 2004
This debut disc for the South London, England quartet (originally released in the UK in 2003) was produced by Victor Van Vugt (Beth Orton) and gained a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
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Tical 0: The Prequel
by Method Man
May 18, 2004
Wu Tang Clan's Clifford Smith (aka Method Man) interrupts his budding acting career to return with his first solo disc in five years (and fourth overall). The guest roster includes Missy Elliott, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Ghostface, Redman, Busta Rhymes and RZA.
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Rawar Style
by The Eternals
May 18, 2004
Definitely not your typical Chicago band, this trio of former Trenchmouth members Damon Locks and Wayne Montana and Vandermark 5 drummer Tim Mulvenna injects funk, ska, and hip-hop elements into the usual post-rock mix on this debut full-length.
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A Grand Don't Come For Free
by The Streets
May 18, 2004
Mike Skinner returns with the inenviable job of following up his genre-smashing debut 'Original Pirate Material,' which was an enormous critical and commercial hit in the UK and paved the way for the success of later acts such as Dizzee Rascal.
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The End Is Near
by The New Year
May 18, 2004
This is the sophomore disc for the Texas five-piece featuring former Bedhead co-founders (and current brothers) Matt and Bubba Kadane. The album was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini.
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You Are The Quarry
by Morrissey
May 18, 2004
Morrissey's first studio release since 1997 (and seventh overall) was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jerry Finn (Blink-182, Green Day) and longtime collaborators Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer.
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Patience
by George Michael
May 18, 2004
Patience is indeed a requirement for fans of the former Wham! member, as this is just his fourth solo album of original material and first in eight years.
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Now Here Is Nowhere
by Secret Machines
May 18, 2004
This is the full-length debut for the Dallas, TX trio of brothers Benjamin and Brandon Curtis and Josh Garza.
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Split The Difference
by Gomez
May 18, 2004
The UK five-piece worked with producer Tchad Blake for this fourth LP.
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Howling... It Grows And Grows!!!
by The Catheters
May 18, 2004
The Seattle-based punk band returns with their third album.
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Fuckin A
by The Thermals
May 18, 2004
The lo-fi Portland, Ore. band returns with a second album, recorded with engineer Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie).
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In Exile Deo
by Juliana Hatfield
May 18, 2004
Hatfield's fourth solo disc (and first since 2000) finds her working with producers and engineers David Way (Pink, Madonna), David Leonard (Avril Lavigne, Prince) and Dave Cook (Nick Cave).
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Kesto (234.48:4)
by Pan Sonic
May 18, 2004
The number in the title indeed refers to the total running time of the Finnish electronica duo's latest album, which consists of a whopping four CDs of all-new ambient experimental music.
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Bright Like Neon Love
by Cut Copy
May 18, 2004
This debut by Australian Dan Whitford mixes retro-synth pop with some guitars and live instrumentation.
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So-Called Chaos
by Alanis Morissette
May 18, 2004
The Canadian singer-songwriter returns with ten new songs, co-produced by Morissette with John Shanks and Tim Thorney.
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The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire
by Mclusky
May 18, 2004
Steve Albini returns as producer for the Welsh indie-punk trio's third album.
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Red Bedroom
by The Fever
May 18, 2004
The New York City five-piece (yes, they're one of *those* New York bands) make their debut with 'Red Bedroom,' mixing dance and punk like it's 2002 all over again.
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Faded Seaside Glamour
by Delays
May 18, 2004
'Glamour' is the debut disc for the English band led by singer Greg Gilbert, whose voice has drawn him numerous comparisons to the Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser (as odd as that may sound).
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Since We Last Spoke
by RJD2
May 18, 2004
The underground hip-hop producer (also a member of Soul Position) returns with a follow-up to his acclaimed 2002 Def Jux Debut, 'Dead Ringer.'
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Baptism
by Lenny Kravitz
May 18, 2004
Kravitz handled virtually all of the instruments for this seventh album, which features a guest appearance from Jay-Z on the track "Storm."
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Up At The Lake
by The Charlatans UK
May 17, 2004
The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'
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Das Not Compute
by Division Of Laura Lee
May 11, 2004
The Swedish garage rockers return with a sophomore LP.
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Rejoicing In The Hands
by Devendra Banhart
May 4, 2004
The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004.
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Heroes To Zeros
by Beta Band
May 4, 2004
'Heroes' marks the third album for the ever-strange UK outfit, who self-produced the disc and handed it off to Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) for mixing.
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Don't Climb On And Take The Holy Water
by Kinski
May 4, 2004
Leaving Sub Pop behind for a different Northwest label (Strange Attractors), the Seattle band returns with a collection of new studio recordings, rehearsal sessions, and a 30-minute live track.
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The Ride
by Los Lobos
May 4, 2004
The Los Angeles band celebrates 30 years in the music business with this 12th studio recording, the first the band has self-produced. Guests include Café Tacuba, Dave Alvin, Tom Waits, Ruben Blades and Elvis Costello.
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Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
May 4, 2004
This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
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Fulfilled/Complete
by Broken Spindles
May 4, 2004
This is the second solo disc for Faint bassist Joel Petersen. Mike Mogis produces.
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Absent Friends
by The Divine Comedy
May 4, 2004
Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing.
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by Magnetic Fields
May 4, 2004
Stephin Merritt handles all of the vocal duties on Magnetic Fields' latest release (so named because each song title begins with the letter I), though the musicians who helped flesh out '69 Love Songs' return, including Claudia Gonson (also of Future Bible Heroes and the band's manager), John Woo and Sam Davol.
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Penance Soiree
by The Icarus Line
May 4, 2004
Alan Moulder mixed this sophomore disc for the hard-rocking Los Angeles band, known for their black and red "uniforms" and strong live sets.
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ONoffON
by Mission of Burma
May 4, 2004
This 16-track disc (complete with a brief intermission between 'sets') marks the first studio recording in a whopping 22 years for the Boston-based trio of Roger Miller (guitar, vocals), Clint Conley (bass, vocals) and Peter Prescott (drums, vocals), with production by Bob Weston and Rick Harte and additional instrumentation on two tracks by the band Rachel's.
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C'Mon Miracle
by Mirah
May 4, 2004
The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).
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Summer Make Good
by Múm
May 4, 2004
On their third full-length, the Icelandic band Mum continues to blend pastoral electronica with the distinctive vocals (think The Cranes as a comparison) of Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir.
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Tres Cosas
by Juana Molina
May 4, 2004
'Three Things' marks the third disc for Argentina's Juana Molina, who gained fame in her native country as a sitcom star before venturing into the realm of indietronica (where she draws comparisons to Beth Orton and Lisa Germano).
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Van Lear Rose
by Loretta Lynn
April 27, 2004
It's been over 40 years since she released her first album (and four since her last, 2000's 'Still Country'), but the coal miner's daughter returns to the spotlight with this 13-track effort (all Lynn-penned originals), produced by The White Stripes' Jack White.
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Between Here And Gone
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2004
The songwriter returns with her first album of new material in three years, co-produced with pianist Matt Rollings and John Jennings.
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The Girl In The Other Room
by Diana Krall
April 27, 2004
New husband Elvis Costello co-wrote six of the tunes on this latest disc from platinum-selling jazz vocalist Diana Krall.
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Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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trampin'
by Patti Smith
April 27, 2004
The legendary rocker's ninth album is a lowercase effort (song titles included), featuring her daughter Jesse on piano on the title track, as well as the same backing band that has been with her for the past decade.
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A Boot And A Shoe
by Sam Phillips
April 27, 2004
Husband T Bone Burnett produced this latest effort for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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D12 World
by D12
April 27, 2004
The Eminem-led collective (whose 2001 debut was a huge commercial success) returns with a second full-length, with production from the likes of Dr. Dre, Mr. Porter, Eminem and Kanye West.
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Automato
by Automato
April 20, 2004
The DFA produced this full-length debut for the unconventional rap outfit consisting of MC Jesse Levine and a live five-piece backing band.
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The Runaway Found
by The Veils
April 20, 2004
'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).
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Faking The Books
by Lali Puna
April 20, 2004
This is the third LP for the German electro-pop outfit led by vocalist Valerie Trebeljahr and guitarist Markus Acher (also of The Notwist).
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