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Sunny Border Blue

Sunny Border Blue

by Kristin Hersh
March 6, 2001
Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D

Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D

by The Posies
March 6, 2001
This five-track EP from the Seattle band is their first release in three years.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
Stag

Stag

by Amy Ray
March 6, 2001
The solo debut from The Indigo Girls' Amy Ray is a bit of a departure from her band's folk sound, instead offering a harder, punk-rock edge. Joan Jett is among the guests appearing on the album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Scorpion

Scorpion

by Eve
March 6, 2001
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!

Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!

by Bigdumbface
March 6, 2001
Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.8
Group Sounds

Group Sounds

by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Driving A Million

Driving A Million

by Gwenmars
March 6, 2001
The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').
Metascore:
52
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tbd
999 Levels Of Undo

999 Levels Of Undo

by Steve Fisk
March 6, 2001
The third solo album from Seattle producer Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, Geraldine Fibbers), who has also recorded with the instrumental band Pell Mell.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
ANThology

ANThology

by Alien Ant Farm
March 6, 2001
Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
We Love The City

We Love The City

by Hefner
March 6, 2001
The third album from the London-based indie outfit.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Just Push Play

Just Push Play

by Aerosmith
March 6, 2001
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Uh-Oh!

Uh-Oh!

by Tipsy
March 6, 2001
The second LP from the eclectic San Francisco exotica/electronica duo.
Metascore:
71
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Quiet Is The New Loud

Quiet Is The New Loud

by Kings of Convenience
March 6, 2001
This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
God Bless The Blake Babies

God Bless The Blake Babies

by The Blake Babies
March 6, 2001
Juliana Hatfield and company reunite for their first album in 8 years.
Metascore:
66
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Cydonia

Cydonia

by The Orb
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking

by Rae & Christian
February 27, 2001
Second full-length from the British production duo.
Metascore:
74
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Phantom Moon

Phantom Moon

by Duncan Sheik
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Let The War Against Music Begin

Let The War Against Music Begin

by The Minus 5
February 27, 2001
Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.
Metascore:
77
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The Red Thread

The Red Thread

by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
75
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Everyday

Everyday

by Dave Matthews Band
February 27, 2001
Matthews' first collaboration with producer Glen Ballard (who has produced albums by Alanis Morissette, No Doubt, and Wilson Phillips) results in a collection of shorter, more focused tracks than DMB fans may be accustomed to.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Folktronic

Folktronic

by Momus
February 27, 2001
Scotland's Nicholas Currie (aka Momus) returns with an usual album that combines (fake) traditional folk tunes with modern electronica.
Metascore:
57
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Because We Hate You

Because We Hate You

by The Young Fresh Fellows
February 27, 2001
Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'
Metascore:
60
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Crown Royal

Crown Royal

by Run-D.M.C.
February 27, 2001
The legendary rappers' first album since 1993's 'Down With The King' includes guest appearances from Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Third Eye Blind's Stephen Jenkins and Sugar Ray.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.5
My World, My Way

My World, My Way

by Silkk The Shocker
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Production

Production

by Mirwais
February 27, 2001
'Production' is a solo album from the French producer best known for his work with Madonna (who returns the favor by adding vocals to one track here).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Fixed::Context [EP]

Fixed::Context [EP]

by Labradford
February 20, 2001
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Hello

Hello

by Half Japanese
February 20, 2001
The first full release in four years for the duo of Jad and David Fair.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
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Girls Can Tell

Girls Can Tell

by Spoon
February 20, 2001
The Austin band's follow-up to 'Series of Sneaks' was a critical favorite in 2001, appearing on seemingly every year-end Top 10 list (and with good reason).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Standards

Standards

by Tortoise
February 20, 2001
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
What's Next To The Moon

What's Next To The Moon

by Mark Kozelek
February 20, 2001
The first full-length solo album from Red House Painters frontman Mark Kozelek (following his 2000 EP, 'Rock N Roll Singer') consists entirely, believe it or not, of Bon Scott-era AC/DC covers. You'd never guess it by listening to the album, however, as Kozelek transforms them into something entirely new.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Vanguard

Vanguard

by Finley Quaye
February 20, 2001
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
A Rollins In The Wry

A Rollins In The Wry

by Henry Rollins
February 20, 2001
This is a spoken word album, recorded live at LunaPark in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Essential Mix

Essential Mix

by Boy George
February 20, 2001
Former Culture Clubber Boy George has shifted his focus to a different type of club in his new role as DJ. This mix album features a variety of tracks and styles in an hour+ set.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Sleepy Strange

The Sleepy Strange

by Japancakes
February 13, 2001
The Athens, GA indie experimentalists follow their 1999 debut album with a new 7-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus

by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Complete B-Sides

Complete B-Sides

by The Pixies
February 13, 2001
The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
604

604

by Ladytron
February 13, 2001
Britpop, New Wave, and Kraftwerk-style electronica come together in the debut full-length from Britain's Ladytron (named after a song from Roxy Music's debut album). The album repeats three of the songs from 2000's "Commodore Rock" EP (including the ever-catchy "Playgirl") and adds 12 new tracks plus the 1999 single "He Took Her To A Movie."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.3
To Record Only Water For Ten Days

To Record Only Water For Ten Days

by John Frusciante
February 13, 2001
The third solo release from former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.8
Mission Accomplished [EP]

Mission Accomplished [EP]

by Tricky
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Live!

Live!

by Luna
February 6, 2001
Luna's first live recording compiles performances from New York's Knitting Factory and Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, including the band's final show with bassist Justin Harwood and one of its first with Harwood's replacement Britta Phillips. The disc includes songs from each of Luna's five studio albums, as well as one track ("4th of July") from frontman Dean Wareham's previous band, Galaxie 500.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
You Had It Coming

You Had It Coming

by Jeff Beck
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Human

Human

by Rod Stewart
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.6
Things We Lost In The Fire

Things We Lost In The Fire

by Low
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]

From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]

by Le Tigre
January 30, 2001
Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dog In The Sand

Dog In The Sand

by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Blues Dream

Blues Dream

by Bill Frisell
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
More

More

by Vitamin C
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
A Better Version Of Me

A Better Version Of Me

by Rainer Maria
January 23, 2001
The third release from the Emo band from Madison, Wisconsin.
Metascore:
61
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Little Sparrow

Little Sparrow

by Dolly Parton
January 23, 2001
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.6
2000 Years of Human Error

2000 Years of Human Error

by Godhead
January 23, 2001
The first release from the D.C. band since they became the first group signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records. Includes a cover of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby."
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.3
The Donnas Turn 21

The Donnas Turn 21

by The Donnas
January 23, 2001
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
J. Lo

J. Lo

by Jennifer Lopez
January 23, 2001
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.7
White Hot Peach

White Hot Peach

by Primitive Radio Gods
January 23, 2001
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Maxi On [EP]

Maxi On [EP]

by Takako Minekawa
January 16, 2001
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Aaltopiiri

Aaltopiiri

by Pan Sonic
January 16, 2001
The latest release from the band formerly known as "Panasonic."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
When It All Goes South

When It All Goes South

by Alabama
January 16, 2001
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
York Blvd

York Blvd

by Acetone
January 16, 2001
The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Super Sound

Super Sound

by Pepe Deluxe
January 9, 2001
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Tha Last Meal

Tha Last Meal

by Snoop Dogg
December 19, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Matriarch Of The Blues

Matriarch Of The Blues

by Etta James
December 12, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Restless

Restless

by Xzibit
December 12, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Salival

Salival

by Tool
December 12, 2000
This box set includes a 70-minute CD of previously unreleased material (both live and studio recordings), a 56-page book of photographs, and a VHS/DVD featuring the group's videos.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.8
Road Rock Volume 1

Road Rock Volume 1

by Neil Young, Friends & Relatives
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Live

Live

by Alice in Chains
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
In The Flesh

In The Flesh

by Roger Waters
December 5, 2000
Live album featuring Waters' solo material and numberous Pink Floyd tracks.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.7
OST

OST

by O Brother Where Art Thou
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Renegades

Renegades

by Rage Against the Machine
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Ghetto Postage

Ghetto Postage

by Master P
November 28, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.5
In A Beautiful Place Out In The Country [EP]

In A Beautiful Place Out In The Country [EP]

by Boards of Canada
November 28, 2000
This four-track EP is the first new material from the group since 1998's landmark 'Music Has The Right To Children.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.9
The Best Of Blur

The Best Of Blur

by Blur
November 21, 2000
This 18-track compilation contains most of the UK band's biggest hits, as well as one new track ("Music Is My Radar"). The only noticeable omissions seem to be "Popscene," "Chemical World," and "Sunday Sunday."
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.9
Mass Romantic

Mass Romantic

by The New Pornographers
November 21, 2000
This Vancouver, Canada-based indie-rock supergroup features members of Limblifter, Zumpano and Destroyer and is fronted by Neko Case.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.0
Volume 2

Volume 2

by Echoboy
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Poem

Poem

by Delerium
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
The

The "W"

by Wu-Tang Clan
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
A Day Without Rain

A Day Without Rain

by Enya
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
41
User Score:
8.2
Familiar To Millions

Familiar To Millions

by Oasis
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude

Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude

by Everclear
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Black & Blue

Black & Blue

by Backstreet Boys
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
The Fifth Release From Matador

The Fifth Release From Matador

by Pizzicato Five
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Mama's Gun

Mama's Gun

by Erykah Badu
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Sound Loaded

Sound Loaded

by Ricky Martin
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Danelectro EP

Danelectro EP

by Yo La Tengo
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Exposed

Exposed

by Chanté Moore
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
66
User Score:
0.8
Conspiracy of One

Conspiracy of One

by The Offspring
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Lovers Rock

Lovers Rock

by Sade
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
My Favorite Headache

My Favorite Headache

by Geddy Lee
November 14, 2000
The solo debut from Rush bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.1
Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)

Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)

by Marilyn Manson
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.9
Everything & Nothing

Everything & Nothing

by David Sylvian
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Pure

Pure

by Gary Numan
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.9
Pelo

Pelo

by The Aluminum Group
November 7, 2000
The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Plain Rap

Plain Rap

by The Pharcyde
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
TP-2.com

TP-2.com

by R. Kelly
November 7, 2000
A sequel, of sorts, to Kelly's 1993 album '12 Play.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.9
Forever

Forever

by Spice Girls
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.2
Live at the Mark, Tom & Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back)

Live at the Mark, Tom & Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back)

by blink-182
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.7
Parachutes

Parachutes

by Coldplay
November 7, 2000
The debut album from the London quartet earned the band a Mercury Music Prize nomination and frequent comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Travis.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
I Guess Sometimes I Need to Be Reminded Of How Much You Love Me

I Guess Sometimes I Need to Be Reminded Of How Much You Love Me

by Magnetophone
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
54
User Score:
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Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars

Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars

by Fatboy Slim
November 7, 2000
The follow-up to 1998's hugely successful 'You've Come A Long Way, Baby' features guest appearances by Macy Gray, Bootsy Collins, and (via sampling) Jim Morrison.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
The Sophtware Slump

The Sophtware Slump

by Grandaddy
November 7, 2000
The Modesto, CA band returns with a concept album reminiscent of Radiohead's 'OK Computer.'
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
All That You Can't Leave Behind

All That You Can't Leave Behind

by U2
October 31, 2000
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Tomorrow's Sounds Today

Tomorrow's Sounds Today

by Dwight Yoakam
October 31, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2