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1601.
Monolith of Phobos
by The Claypool Lennon Delirium
June 3, 2016
The full-length debut from the collaboration between Primus bassist Les Claypool and Sean Lennon was written over two weeks at Claypool's house in Northern California.
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1602.
The Invisible Band
by Travis
June 12, 2001
The follow-up to 2000's hit 'The Man Who,' 'Invisible Band' contains similar-sounding guitar pop from the Scottish rockers. The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, who worked with Radiohead on 'Kid A' and 'OK Computer.'
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1603.
Hey U x
by BENEE
November 13, 2020
The debut full-length release for the New Zealand alternative pop artist features guest appearances from Lily Allen, Bakar, Kenny Beats, Gus Dapperton, Flo Milli, Grimes, Mallrat, and Muoki.
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1604.
Strange Little Girls
by Tori Amos
September 18, 2001
Yes, it is a covers album, but with a bit of a twist: all the songs were originally written and performed by men, and Amos has reinterpreted them from a woman's standpoint. This eclectic collection (12 tracks in all) includes versions of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence," Eminem's "97' Bonnie and Clyde," 10cc's "I'm Not In Love," Neil Young's "Heart Of Gold," Slayer's "Raining Blood," and the Boomtown Rats' "I Don't Like Mondays."
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1605.
We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic
by Foxygen
January 22, 2013
The second full-length release for the psychedelic rock duo was produced by Richard Swift.
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1606.
The Long Goodbye: Live at Madison Square Garden
by LCD Soundsystem
May 19, 2014
Originally released on Record Store Day, the five-vinyl LP set contains the entire final performance at Madison Square Garden in April 2011 from the dance-punk band led by James Murphy, who also mixed and produced the album.
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1607.
Miss Colombia
by Lido Pimienta
April 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the Toronto-based artist was co-produced with Prince Nifty (Les Mouches' Matt Smith) and features guest appearances from Rafael Cassiani Cassiani, Li Saumet, and Sexteto Tabala.
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1608.
The Mindsweep
by Enter Shikari
January 20, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British rock band with influences from electronic, hardcore rock and metal was produced with Dan Weller.
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1609.
Depression Cherry
by Beach House
August 28, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the indie duo was produced with Chris Coady.
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1610.
Demon
by Envelopes
April 4, 2006
The Swedish-French indie rockers make their full-length debut with this genre-hopping disc.
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1611.
Oversteps
by Autechre
March 23, 2010
This is the 10th album for the electronica duo from Manchester, England.
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1612.
Nostalgia, Ultra.
by Frank Ocean
February 18, 2011
The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr.
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1613.
Dive
by Tycho
November 8, 2011
This is the second album for San Francisco-based graphic design/electronic artist Scott Hansen as Tycho.
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1614.
Diamonds On The Inside
by Ben Harper
March 11, 2003
Southern California native Harper has gained a cult following for his jam-band-like approach to roots rock. This is his fifth studio LP.
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1615.
Flume
by Flume
February 19, 2013
The debut full-length debut from Australian electronic producer Harley Streten includes influences from R&B, hip-hop, and pop music.
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1616.
Making Dens
by Mystery Jets
March 6, 2006
'Dens' is the debut LP for England's Mystery Jets, who are led by vocalist Blaine Harrison and whose guitarist is Blaine's 55-year-old father, Henry.
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1617.
No Life For Me
by Wavves & Cloud Nothings
June 29, 2015
The surprise release of the debut collaboration between Wavves and Cloud Nothings was produced by Sweet Valley.
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1618.
Thank Your Lucky Stars
by Beach House
October 16, 2015
Produced with Chris Coady, the sixth studio album is the Baltimore duo's second album for 2015.
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1619.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band [50th Anniversary Edition Deluxe Version]
by The Beatles
May 26, 2017
The reissue of the British rock band's eighth studio release features Giles Martin's new stereo album remix, sourced from the original, mono mix from the four-track masters. The deluxe edition also includes a second CD containing Martin's stereo mixes for "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," plus previously unreleased alternate takes for all the album's 13 tracks. The Special Collector's Anniversary Edition adds another CD of additional recordings from the studio sessions, a CD of the remastered original mono mixes of the album, a DVD and Blu-ray with 5.1 surround/high resolution audio mixes of the album, "Strawberry Fields Forever" and "Penny Lane," 4K restored original promotional films for "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Penny Lane," and "A Day In The Life," the restored 1992 documentary film "The Making of Sgt. Pepper," and a 144-page hardcover book.
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1620.
And Now That I'm In Your Shadow
by Damien Jurado
October 10, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first recording sessions with a full band were so productive, there was enough material for two albums. 'Shadow' will be followed by the second (and more upbeat) batch of songs in early 2007.
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1621.
AM
by Arctic Monkeys
September 10, 2013
Produced by James Ford and Ross Orton, the fifth full-length studio release for the indie rock band includes guest appearances by Josh Homme, Bill Ryder-Jones, and Pete Thomas.
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1622.
Light Upon the Lake
by Whitney
June 3, 2016
The debut full-length release from the band that includes Smith Westerns' Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich as well as Will Miller, Malcolm Brown, Print Chouteau, Josiah Marshall and Charles Glanders was produced by Foxygen’s Jonathan Rado.
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1623.
The Mouse And The Mask
by DangerDoom
October 11, 2005
This collaboration between MF Doom and Danger Mouse includes voices and skits from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim shows. Non-animated folks like Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo & Talib Kweli also lend a hand.
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1624.
proVISIONS
by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
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1625.
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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1626.
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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1627.
Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia
by The Dandy Warhols
August 1, 2000
The third album from the Portland, Ore. indie-rock band failed to elevate their standing in their home country, although they continue to sell well (and receive favorable press) in Europe.
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1628.
All or Nothin'
by Nikki Lane
May 6, 2014
The second full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
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1629.
Ephorize
by CupcakKe
January 5, 2018
The third full-length release for the Chicago rapper was produced by Def Starz and Turreekk.
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1630.
All My Heroes Are Cornballs
by JPEGMAFIA
September 13, 2019
The third full-length studio release for the rapper from Baltimore was self-recorded and features guest appearances from Abdu Ali, Helena Deland and Buzzy Lee.
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1631.
Tales of Us
by Goldfrapp
September 10, 2013
The sixth full-length release from the electronic duo is an cinematic-inspired album that will be accompanied by a film directed by Lisa Gunning.
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1632.
AHJ [EP]
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
October 8, 2013
The four-track solo EP from The Strokes guitarist was produced by Gus Oberg.
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1633.
Saturation III
by BROCKHAMPTON
December 15, 2017
The third and final release of the trilogy of albums from the California-based alternative hip hop group.
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1634.
Cee-Lo Green Is The Soul Machine
by Cee Lo Green
March 2, 2004
Like fellow Atlanta hip hoppers OutKast, Cee-Lo has trouble sticking to a single genre, as he mixes up styles throughout this sophomore release. Timbaland, The Neptunes and Ludacris guest.
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1635.
The Town And The City
by Los Lobos
September 12, 2006
The follow-up to 2004's 'The Ride' is a timely 13-track song cycle about American immigration.
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1636.
Expo 86
by Wolf Parade
June 29, 2010
With all but the vocals recorded live to tape, Wolf Parade's new release promises massive sound and heavy-hitting lyrics, which is what we've come to expect from this innovative indie-rock quartet.
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1637.
The Decline Of British Sea Power
by British Sea Power
September 9, 2003
Oft-compared to Joy Division, this unique British four-piece sports single-word names (Hamilton, Noble, Yan, and Wood), dons military apparel for their live shows, and tackles dark, weighty themes in their lyrics (Czech history, anyone)? 'The Decline' marks their full-length debut, drawing critical praise on both sides of the Atlantic.
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1638.
A Sufi And A Killer
by Gonjasufi
March 9, 2010
Gonjasufi, who appeared on the Flying Lotus track "Testament," releases his debut album with producer Gaslamp Killer.
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1639.
Colour of the Trap
by Miles Kane
May 9, 2011
The Rascals singer releases his solo debut, which features such guests as the Arctic Monkey's Alex Tuner, Super Furry Animal's Gruff Rhys, and Oasis' Noel Gallagher along with production work by Dan Carey and Dan the Automator.
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1640.
Rosebudd's Revenge
by Roc Marciano
February 21, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Ka and Knowledge The Pirate.
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1641.
Unplugged
by Alicia Keys
October 11, 2005
The singer's not-quite-acoustic MTV session includes two new songs and collaborations with Common, Mos Def, Damian Marley and Adam Levine.
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1642.
Forget
by Twin Shadow
September 28, 2010
Chris Taylor helped produce this debut solo album for the Brooklyn-based George Lewis Jr.
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1643.
Something
by Chairlift
January 24, 2012
Alan Moulder and Dan Carey produces the first album in four years from New York's Chairlift.
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1644.
Walk the Moon
by Walk the Moon
June 19, 2012
The debut major-label release for the indie rock band from Cincinnati was produced by Ben Allen.
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1645.
For Hero: For Fool
by Subtle
October 3, 2006
The anticon crew that includes Doseone--and, fortunately, the nearly-killed Dax Pierson--makes the jump to a more major label (EMI/Astralwerks) for the first time.
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1646.
Skiptracing
by Mild High Club
August 26, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Alexander Brettin psychedelic pop project.
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1647.
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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1648.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
by Miranda Lambert
May 1, 2007
This sophomore effort finds the former "Nashville Star" contestant becoming a bona-fide star (albeit from Texas rather than Tennessee). It combines eight Lambert originals with three covers.
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1649.
Spoon And Rafter
by Mojave 3
September 23, 2003
This is the fourth album for the Neil Halstead-fronted band, who have taken on a more alt-country feel since their origins in Slowdive.
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1650.
The Campfire Headphase
by Boards of Canada
October 18, 2005
Well, they certainly aren't the most prolific of artists, but the acclaimed Scottish electronica duo of Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin finally return with a third album.
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1651.
The Lion's Roar
by First Aid Kit
January 24, 2012
Mike Mogis produces the second album for the Swedish sisters.
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1652.
Color
by Katie Gately
October 14, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based electronic artist.
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1653.
Leveler
by August Burns Red
June 21, 2011
The fourth studio album for the metal band from Pennsylvania was produced by Jason Suecof.
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1654.
In Love And Death
by The Used
September 28, 2004
This is the third album for the Utah emo-rockers.
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1655.
Tromatic Reflexxions
by Von Sudenfed
June 5, 2007
'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner.
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1656.
Born Like This
by DOOM
March 24, 2009
The latest album for Daniel Dumile, who dropped MF from his name and now goes by Doom.
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1657.
Fits
by White Denim
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for the Austin, Texas indie rock band.
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1658.
Shake The Sheets
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
October 19, 2004
The latest stripped-down, somewhat political rock effort from Ted Leo was produced by Chris Shaw (Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan).
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1659.
Alphabutt
by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
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1660.
Shrines
by Purity Ring
July 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian indie electronic duo of Megan James and Corin Roddick.
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1661.
Allah-Las
by Allah-Las
September 17, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles surf/psych rock band who met while working at Amoeba Records was produced by Nick Waterhouse.
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1662.
Big Bad Luv
by John Moreland
May 5, 2017
The fourth full-length solo release for the Oklahoma singer-songwriter was self-produced and mixed by Tchad Blake.
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1663.
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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1664.
Motorizer
by Motörhead
August 26, 2008
The British heavy metal band releases its latest album, produced with Cameron Webb.
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1665.
By The Throat
by Ben Frost
November 10, 2009
Classical-minimalist composer Ben Frost makes eerie, ambient-electronic noise in By the Throat.
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1666.
TSOL
by Shad
October 5, 2010
The latest album for the Canadian rapper was nominated for a Polaris Music Prize.
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1667.
XTRMNTR
by Primal Scream
May 2, 2000
Bobby Gillespie & co. expand on the harder-edged punk/electronica sound of their previous effort, 'Vanishing Point,' with their most violent effort to date, earning rave reviews in the process and perhaps matching the success of their classic 'Screamadelica.' Contributors here include David Holmes, Bernard Sumner, Kevin Shields and the Chemical Brothers.
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1668.
Going Places
by Yellow Swans
March 2, 2010
This the final album for Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman. The experimental music duo from Portland, Oregon broke up in 2008.
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1669.
There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It, There is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a Secret
by Bring Me the Horizon
October 5, 2010
The British metal band's third album was produced by Fredrik Nordstrom and features guest appearances by Lights, You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi, and The Chariot's Josh Scogin.
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1670.
Space Is Only Noise
by Nicolas Jaar
January 28, 2011
The electronic producer who attends Brown University releases the first full-length album of his brand of sub-100-bpm house music.
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1671.
The Year of Hibernation
by Youth Lagoon
September 27, 2011
Recorded in his bedroom, Trevor Powers' songs on his debut album were influenced by his personal feelings and struggles with anxiety.
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1672.
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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1673.
Whitechapel
by Whitechapel
June 19, 2012
The fourth album from the deathcore metal band was produced by Mark Lewis.
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1674.
Never
by Micachu & the Shapes
July 24, 2012
The second studio release from the British trio led by Mica Levi was produced by the band.
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1675.
Harlem River
by Kevin Morby
November 26, 2013
The debut solo release for the Babies singer/guitarist and Woods bassist was produced by Rob Barbato.
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1676.
Extra Painful
by Yo La Tengo
December 2, 2014
The reissued deluxe edition of the indie rock band's 1993 sixth studio album Painful features a disc of demos, live and unreleased material.
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1677.
Peace or Love
by Kings of Convenience
June 18, 2021
The first full-length release for the Norwegian duo of Erik Glambek Bøe and Erlend Øye in 12 years features a guest appearance from Feist.
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1678.
Tanglewood Numbers
by Silver Jews
October 18, 2005
Will Oldham and members of the Jesus Lizard and Lambchop guest on David Berman's country-tinged fifth Silver Jews disc, which also sees the return of on-again, off-again band member Stephen Malkmus.
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1679.
Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
October 7, 2022
The latest full-length release for Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard was created from jam sessions.
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1680.
Snakes & Arrows
by Rush
May 1, 2007
Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.
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1681.
Companion Rises
by Six Organs of Admittance
February 21, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Ben Chasny project was was self-recorded.
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1682.
Austin
by Post Malone
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Post Malone features guitar and pop influences with production from Louis Bell, Max Martin, Andrew Watt, and Rami Yacoub.
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1683.
The Desired Effect
by Brandon Flowers
May 19, 2015
The second full-length solo release for The Killers lead singer was produced with Ariel Rechtshaid.
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1684.
Breathe
by Tiny Moving Parts
September 13, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Minnesota emo trio of Dylan Mattheisen and brothers Billy and Matthew Chevalier was produced by John Fields.
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1685.
Silence Is Sexy
by Einstürzende Neubauten
May 23, 2000
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1686.
Speak Now
by Taylor Swift
October 25, 2010
The singer-songwriter's third album is the first that she wrote entirely on her own and remains true to her country-pop roots that made her one of the biggest selling artists of 2009.
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1687.
American Love Call
by Durand Jones & the Indications
March 1, 2019
The second full-length release for the Indiana R&B/soul band sees drummer Aaron Frazer taking the lead on six songs.
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1688.
Revolution
by Miranda Lambert
September 29, 2009
This is the third album for the country singer who was a finalist on Nashville Star.
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1689.
Wiretap Scars
by Sparta
August 13, 2002
This is the debut LP from the Texas band, which features three former members of At The Drive-In (including guitarist Jim Ward).
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1690.
Halcyon Digest
by Deerhunter
September 28, 2010
The Atlanta-based quartet's fourth album combines calm shoegaze pop and noisy punk rock to create a dreamy, psychedelic sound.
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1691.
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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1692.
Daybreaker
by Architects
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the British metalcore band includes guest appearances by Jon Green of Deez Nuts, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and Drew York of Stray From The Path.
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1693.
I Forget Where We Were
by Ben Howard
October 21, 2014
The follow-up to the British singer-songwriter's Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Chris Bond.
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1694.
Take It Like a Man
by Amanda Shires
July 29, 2022
The seventh full-length solo release for singer-songwriter Amanda Shires was produced by Lawrence Rothman.
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1695.
Phrenology
by The Roots
November 26, 2002
The groundbreaking Philadelphia rap outfit returns with 13 new tracks and guest contributions from Jill Scott, Nelly Furtado, Talib Kweli and Musiq.
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1696.
Phantom Planet
by Phantom Planet
January 6, 2004
Jason Schwartzman has departed, but the Los Angeles band continues on with a third album.
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1697.
Icky Thump
by The White Stripes
June 19, 2007
Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album.
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1698.
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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1699.
All We Love We Leave Behind
by Converge
October 9, 2012
This is the eigth studio release from the Boston metalcore band led by Kurt Ballou.
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1700.
Black Foliage: Animation Music
by The Olivia Tremor Control
March 23, 1999
This second studio album for the experimental Elephant 6 band led by William Cullen Hart and Bill Doss includes the single "Hideway" among its 27 (!) tracks.
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