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VI
by The Fucking Champs
April 24, 2007
Neil Hamburger guests on the San Francisco math-rock trio's unsurprisingly titled sixth release, which sees Phil Manley (Oneida, Trans Am) replacing former guitarist Josh Smith.
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The Isness
by The Future Sound of London
August 13, 2002
The first new album for the English electronic outfit in six years sees the band heading in a completely new direction, away from their dark electronica in favor of a more organic, psychedelic rock vibe. Surprisingly (for a FSOL album), there's guitar, vocals, strings, and harmonica, and trippy song titles such as "The Mello Hippo Disco Show."
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Powers
by The Futureheads
August 30, 2019
The first full-length release in seven years for the British post-punk band was self-produced.
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The Futureheads
by The Futureheads
October 26, 2004
This debut LP from the English band certainly recalls English bands from the early 80s, most notably XTC.
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The Chaos
by The Futureheads
June 1, 2010
Taking the best of post-punk, new wave, and pop as inspiration, Sunderland's Futureheads were among the best of the U.K.'s "angular" movement. Their capability of delivering their trademark pop thrills on this album sustains their position as Sunderland's sharpest export.
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This Is Not The World
by The Futureheads
June 3, 2008
The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.
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Rant
by The Futureheads
April 2, 2012
The fifth album for the British indie rock band was recorded a cappella.
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News And Tributes
by The Futureheads
June 13, 2006
Ben Hillier produced the English band's sophomore set, which is a bit more varied in sound than their debut.
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The Documentary
by The Game
January 18, 2005
The west coast rapper's debut boasts an all-star production and guest roster including the likes of Eminem, Timbaland, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
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Born 2 Rap
by The Game
November 29, 2019
The 25-track release is said to be the final album for the California rapper and features guest appearances from such artists as 21 Savage, Marsha Ambrosius, Travis Barker, Chris Brown, Dom Kennedy, Miguel, Nipsey Hussle, Anderson .Paak, Ed Sheeran, and Trey Songz.
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DRILLMATIC Heart vs. Mind
by The Game
August 12, 2022
The latest full-length release for rapper The Game features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Blueface, Blxst, BOA QG, Chris Brown, Cam'Ron, Cassie, Chlöe, CHILLER, Dreezy, Fivio Foreign, French Montana, G Herbo, Ice T, Jeremih, Tory Lanez, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Moneybagg Yo, Osbe Chill, Candice Pillay, Pusha T, Roddy Ricch, Rick Ross, The Mass, Twista, Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, and YG.
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The Documentary 2
by The Game
October 9, 2015
A sequel to the rappers debut 2005 album is part one of a double album (The Documentary 2.5 was released October 16th) features guest appearances from such artists as Ab-Soul, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Drake, Fergie, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Q-Tip, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, and will.i.am.
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L.A.X.
by The Game
August 26, 2008
The third album for the rapper from California features guest artists such as Common, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Nas, Ne-Yo, and Travis Barker.
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The Documentary 2.5
by The Game
October 16, 2015
The second half (first half The Documentary 2 was released October 9th) of the rapper's double album sequel to 2005's The Documentary features guest appearances from such artists as Busta Rhymes, E-40, Lil Wayne, Nas, Scarface, Schoolboy Q, Skrillex, Ty Dolla $ign, will.i.am, and YG.
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Doctor's Advocate
by The Game
November 14, 2006
The rapper's second album is missing contributions from the Dr. Dre / Eminem / 50 Cent clan who helped power 'The Documentary' to success, but it does feature production work by Kanye West, Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz.
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Kiss My Super Bowl Ring
by The Garden
March 13, 2020
The fourth full-length for experimental punk twins Wyatt and Fletcher Shears features guest appearances from Khalif Jones and Ariel Pink
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Breakthrough
by The Gaslamp Killer
September 18, 2012
The debut full-length release for William Bensussen as The Gaslamp Killer features guest appearances from such artist as Gonjasufi, Shigeto, Samiyam, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Daedelus.
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The B-Sides
by The Gaslight Anthem
January 28, 2014
The collection includes live tracks, acoustic songs, covers, and session recordings from between 2008 and 2011.
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Handwritten
by The Gaslight Anthem
July 24, 2012
The fourth album for the New Jersey rock band is its first on the Mercury Label and was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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American Slang
by The Gaslight Anthem
June 15, 2010
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Get Hurt
by The Gaslight Anthem
August 12, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Mike Crossey.
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The '59 Sound
by The Gaslight Anthem
August 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the New Jersey punk-rock band was produced by Ted Hutt.
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History Books
by The Gaslight Anthem
October 27, 2023
The first full-length studio release from The Gaslight Anthem since 2014's Get Hurt was produced by Peter Katis and features a guest appearance by Bruce Springsteen.
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There Are Rules
by The Get Up Kids
January 25, 2011
The Missouri band that helped put emo on the map in the mid-'90s is back with its fifth studio album of its distinctive, emotionally driven rock sound.
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Kicker [EP]
by The Get Up Kids
June 8, 2018
The four-track EP for the Missouri emo band is its first release in seven years and was recorded in Kansas.
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On A Wire
by The Get Up Kids
May 14, 2002
The third LP for Kansas City's Get Up Kids follows after endless touring with the likes of Weezer and Green Day, and sees the emo band moving in a new direction, thanks in part to producer Scott Litt (R.E.M.).
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Guilt Show
by The Get Up Kids
March 2, 2004
This is the fourth album for the Kansas City (Mo.)-based emo band.
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Problems
by The Get Up Kids
May 10, 2019
The first full-length release for the Kansas City pop-punk band in eight years was recorded by Peter Katis.
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Get What You Give
by The Ghost Inside
June 19, 2012
The third album for the Los Angeles metal band was produced by Jeremy Mckinnon of A Day To Remember.
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Dear Youth
by The Ghost Inside
November 17, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based metalcore band led by Jonathan Vigil was produced by Jeremy McKinnon and Andrew Wade.
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The Ghost Inside
by The Ghost Inside
June 5, 2020
The first full-length release in over five years for the Los Angeles-based metalcore quartet comes after three members of the band recovered from a catastrophic bus crash in 2015.
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Midnight Sun
by The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger
April 29, 2014
The latest release from the duo of Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl was self-produced (except for one Mark Ronson-produced track) and mixed by Dave Fridmann.
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You Break Our Hearts, We’ll Tear Yours Out
by The Gilded Palace Of Sin
January 12, 2010
The trio from Manchester, England named after an album by country rock group The Flying Burrito Brothers, release its first album.
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The Gloaming
by The Gloaming
January 21, 2014
This is the debut Irish folk-influenced release for the collaboration from Martin Hayes, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman, Iarla Ó Lionaird, Dennis Cahill and CaoimhÃn Ó Raghallaigh.
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2
by The Gloaming
April 8, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Irish music group that includes Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), Dennis Cahill, Martin Hayes, Iarla Ó Lionáird, and CaoimhÃn Ó Raghallaigh.
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Future Self
by The Globes
May 10, 2011
The debut full-length release for the Washington-state indie band was produced by John Goodmanson.
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Get Up Sequences, Pt. 1
by The Go! Team
July 2, 2021
The sixth full-length release for the British indie rock band features vocals from the Kansas City Girl Choir.
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Proof of Youth
by The Go! Team
September 11, 2007
Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.
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Rolling Blackouts
by The Go! Team
February 1, 2011
The U.K.'s eclectic music group -- led by founding member/beatmaker Ian Parton -- fuses funky rhythms, hip hop, soul and noise rock together for a melding of styles with pop sensibilities still in tact.
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Thunder, Lightning, Strike
by The Go! Team
October 4, 2005
The fun, energetic collage of danceable, mainly instrumental music (genre names don't really apply here) on this debut disc from England's The Go! Team recalls, if only somewhat, the debut from The Avalanches.
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The Scene Between
by The Go! Team
March 24, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British bedroom project-turned-band sees Ian Parton taking the reins as a solo project once again: writing, producing and performing all the songs with guest vocalists.
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Get Up Sequences, Pt. 2
by The Go! Team
February 3, 2023
The follow-up to The Go! Team's Get Up Sequences, Part 1 features contributions from Hilarie Bratset, Freschard, Neha Hatwar, IndigoYag, Kokubo Chisato of Lucie Too, Nitty Scott, The Star Feminine Band, and Tapeworms.
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Semicircle
by The Go! Team
January 19, 2018
The fifth full-length release for the band led by Ian Parton features contributions from Amber Arcades, Detroit Youth Choir, Lispector, and Darenda Weaver.
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Bright Yellow Bright Orange
by The Go-Betweens
February 18, 2003
After taking 12 years off prior to 2000's 'The Friends of Rachel Worth,' the legendary Australian indie-pop band is suddenly undergoing a bout of creativity as evidenced by yet another release this very same decade.
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Friends of Rachel Worth
by The Go-Betweens
September 19, 2000
The first new release in 12 years from the influential Australian band features founding members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan with backing from members of Sleater-Kinney.
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G Stands for Go-Betweens, Vol. 2 [Box Set]
by The Go-Betweens
December 13, 2019
The box set features the three full-length albums released between 1985 and 89 on vinyl, as well as a double album of a previously unreleased live concert recorded in London in 1987, plus five CDs of rare tracks, demos, and radio sessions from the Australian indie rock band.
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G Stands For Go-Betweens, Vol. 1 [Box Set]
by The Go-Betweens
January 20, 2015
The box set collects the first three full-length albums, a five-track EP, demos, radio sessions, and a 1982 live concert from the Australian indie rock band.
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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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God Bless The Go-Go's
by The Go-Go's
May 15, 2001
Believe it or not, this is indeed a brand-new album from L.A.'s Go-Go's -- their first in 17 years, to be exact. The original lineup (including Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin) is intact for this 13-track outing, produced by Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade (Hole, Radiohead). Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is featured on the first single, "Unforgiven."
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A Big Bad Beautiful Noise
by The Godfathers
February 10, 2017
The eighth full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band is the first with a new line-up that includes co-founder Peter Coyne, Darren Birch, Steve Crittall, Tim James, and Mauro Venegas.
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The Goldberg Sisters
by The Goldberg Sisters
April 12, 2011
The latest project for actor Adam Goldberg is the first under this name. He previously released an album under the LANDy name.
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On Grace & Dignity
by the GOLDEN DREGS
February 10, 2023
The third full-length release for Benjamin Woods under the name the GOLDEN DREGS was inspired by scenes of in Cornwall.
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Help Wanted Nights
by The Good Life
September 11, 2007
Originally conceived as a solo project for Cursive's frontman Tim Kasher, the Omaha band now releases its fourth album.
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Album Of The Year
by The Good Life
August 10, 2004
The Good Life is a side project for Cursive's Tim Kasher, and this third full-length release (following the 'Lovers Need Lawyers' EP) finds him joined by Stefanie Drootin, Ryan Fox and Roger Lewis.
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Everybody's Coming Down
by The Good Life
August 14, 2015
The first release in eight years for the Nebraska rock band led by Cursive's Tim Kasher was mixed by John Congleton.
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Rwanda, You Should Be Loved
by The Good Ones
November 8, 2019
The third full-length release from the Rwandan folk trio was recorded by Ian Brennan and features guest appearances from Tunde Adebimpe, Nels Cline, Kevin Shields, and Corin Tucker.
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Merrie Land
by The Good, the Bad & the Queen
November 16, 2018
The second full-length release for the supergroup that includes Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Simon Tong and Tony Allen was influenced by the Brexit vote.
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
by The Good, the Bad & the Queen
January 23, 2007
Danger Mouse produced this first album for the new collaboration between Damon Albarn (Blur,Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash), Tony Allen (Africa 70 / Fela Kuti) and Simon Tong (The Verve).
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One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
by The Goodie Mob
June 29, 2004
Cee-Lo has left for a solo career, but the remaining members of the Atlanta-based hip-hop outfit return for their first album in five years, produced by Organized Noize.
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Mirror II
by The Goon Sax
July 9, 2021
The third full-length release for the Australian trio was recorded in Bristol by producer John Parish.
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Up to Anything
by The Goon Sax
March 18, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the indie pop trio from Brisbane, Australia.
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We're Not Talking
by The Goon Sax
September 14, 2018
The second full-length release for the Australian indie pop trio was produced with Architecture In Helsinki's James Cecil and Cameron Bird.
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The Tragic Treasury: Songs From A Series Of Unfortunate Events
by The Gothic Archies
October 10, 2006
The first album for the latest "band" from Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt (he's pretty much solo here) is intended as a companion to Lemony Snicket's series of books.
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Blood//Sugar//Secs//Traffic
by The Gotobeds
June 10, 2016
The second full-length release for the Pittsburgh rock band features guest appearances from Tim Midyett of Silkworm and Bottomless Pit, and Joe Casey of Protomartyr.
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Haymaker!
by The Gourds
January 6, 2009
The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album.
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Old Mad Joy
by The Gourds
September 13, 2011
The Austin band's 10th studio album was recorded in Levon Helm's upstate New York studio and produced by Larry Campbell.
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Sewed Soles
by The Greenhornes
November 29, 2005
This 19-song disc compiles songs from each of the Cincinnati, Ohio band's releases.
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Four Stars
by The Greenhornes
November 9, 2010
The Cincinnati rock band led by Craig Fox reunites after Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler formed The Raconteurs with Jack White and Brendan Benson during The Greenhornes' hiatus in 2005.
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For The Season
by The Gris Gris
November 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-psych outfit led by Greg Ashley.
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Hung at Heart
by The Growlers
January 22, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the garage rock band was self-produced.
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Chinese Fountain
by The Growlers
September 23, 2014
This is the fifth full-length release from the self-described "beach goth" California band.
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City Club
by The Growlers
September 30, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the California indie rock band was produced by Julian Casablancas and Shawn Everett.
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Saturnalia
by The Gutter Twins
March 4, 2008
The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli and Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan team up on their debut album as The Gutter Twins.
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The Haden Triplets
by The Haden Triplets
February 4, 2014
Produced by Ry Cooder, the debut release from the daughters of jazz bassist Charlie Haden was backed by a band that included Ricky Skaggs, Rene Comacho and Joachim Cooder.
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The Family Songbook
by The Haden Triplets
January 24, 2020
The second full-length release for the indie folk trio includes a version of Kanye West's "Say You Will," four songs written by their grandfather, and a song written by their brother for director Wim Wenders' 1997 film "The End of Violence."
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Singing Bones
by The Handsome Family
October 7, 2003
The husband and wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks return with their sixth CD of dark, country-tinged folk-rock.
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Unseen
by The Handsome Family
September 16, 2016
The 10th full-length studio release for the husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks features contributions from David Gutierrez, Alex McMahon, and Jason Toth.
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Hollow
by The Handsome Family
September 8, 2023
The 11th full-length studio release from husband-and-wife duo The Handsome Family is its first studio release since 2016's Unseen.
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Last Days Of Wonder
by The Handsome Family
June 13, 2006
This is the first release in three years for the husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks.
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Wilderness
by The Handsome Family
May 14, 2013
The latest release from the husband-and-wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks is a concept album based on animals and real-life historical figures.
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Honey Moon
by The Handsome Family
April 14, 2009
The latest album for the duo is a series of love songs to celebrate their 20 years of marriage.
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The Hard Quartet
by The Hard Quartet
October 4, 2024
The debut full-length release from Emmett Kelly, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Jim White as The Hard Quartet was recorded in Malibu and New York City.
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Excavation
by The Haxan Cloak
April 16, 2013
Bobby Krlic's second full-length release as The Haxan Cloak was influenced by electronic music.
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Signs of Light
by The Head and the Heart
September 9, 2016
The third full-length release for the Seattle indie folk band was produced by Jay Joyce.
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Every Shade of Blue
by The Head and the Heart
April 29, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for Seattle's The Head And The Heart features production from Jesse Shatkin, John Hill, Andrew Sarlo, and Sammy Witte.
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The Head and the Heart
by The Head and the Heart
April 16, 2011
The debut album for the Seattle folk rock band was self-released in June 2010 before Sub Pop rereleased a remastered version in 2011.
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Let's Be Still
by The Head and the Heart
October 15, 2013
The second full-length release for the Seattle folk rock group was produced with Shawn Simmons and mixed by Peter Katis.
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yourprettyplaceisgoingtohell
by The Heads
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from British psychedelic rock band The Heads psychedelic was produced by John McBain.
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The Glorious Dead
by The Heavy
August 21, 2012
The third full-length release for the British soul rock band was recorded in Columbus, Georgia with a gospel choir.
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Great Vengeance And Furious Fire
by The Heavy
March 25, 2008
The English quintet's debut album features samples of the voices of Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino.
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Hurt & the Merciless
by The Heavy
April 8, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the British rock band was self-produced.
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One of a Kind
by The Heavy Heavy
September 6, 2024
This is the debut full-length release from British retro-inspired rock duo The Heavy Heavy.
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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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Negotiations
by The Helio Sequence
September 10, 2012
The fifth full-length release for the Portland, Oregon indie folk duo was writtened, recorded and produced by The Helio Sequence.
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The Helio Sequence
by The Helio Sequence
May 19, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Oregon-based indie rock duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel was culled from 26 tracks the two wrote over a month-long period.
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Keep Your Eyes Ahead
by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
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Jaiyede Afro
by The Heliocentrics
September 9, 2014
The latest release from the Nigerian saxophonist Orlando Julius is a collaboration with the British funk ensemble The Heliocentrics.
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A World of Masks
by The Heliocentrics
May 26, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the British psychedelic jazz collective features the vocals of Barbora Patkova.
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13 Degrees of Reality
by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
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Infinity of Now
by The Heliocentrics
February 14, 2020
The first release on the Madlib Invazion label for the London-based jazz fusion band.
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