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2201.
The Ghost Who Walks
by Karen Elson
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the model-turned-singer-songwriter was produced by her husband, Jack White.
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2202.
Tassili
by Tinariwen
August 30, 2011
The Tuareg group releases their fifth studio album, fusing blues and styles of the nomadic people of the Sahara.
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2203.
American Slang
by The Gaslight Anthem
June 15, 2010
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2204.
Love Is Hell, Part 2 [EP]
by Ryan Adams
December 9, 2003
Adams' 'Love Is Hell' 2-part album concludes with seven more tracks.
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2205.
Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By
by Nathaniel Merriweather Presents Lovage
November 6, 2001
"Nathaniel Merriweather" is merely the latest incarnation of producer Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, best known for his work with Dr. Octagon and the Gorillaz. Merriweather was last seen on 1999's Handsome Boy Modeling School debut, and here he is joined in his new band, Lovage, by Kid Koala, Damon Albarn, Prince Paul, Faith No More's Mike Patton, and the Elysian Fields' Jennifer Charles, among others.
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2206.
Love Kraft
by Super Furry Animals
September 13, 2005
Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced the Furries' follow-up to 2003's "Phantom Power," which sees all of the band members (rather than just Gruff Rhys) taking turns at writing and singing. There are no Welsh songs this time out, although there is one in Portugese.
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2207.
Beware
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
March 17, 2009
Will Oldham's latest album under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy moniker features appearances by such guest as Wilco's Leroy Bach and Mekons' Jon Langford.
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2208.
Holy Vacants
by Trophy Scars
April 22, 2014
The concept album was based on a 35-page screenplay by Jerry Jones, the lead singer of the New Jersey experimental rock band.
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2209.
Communion
by Years & Years
July 10, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based electro-pop trio of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy, and Emre Turkmen.
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2210.
The Age Of The Understatement
by The Last Shadow Puppets
May 6, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of the Artic Monkeys' Alex Turner and The Rascals' Miles Kane.
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2211.
Underneath
by Code Orange
March 13, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Pittsburgh punk band was co-produced by Jami Morgan, Nick Raskulinecz and Will Yip.
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2212.
Picaresque
by The Decemberists
March 22, 2005
Chris Walla produced this third album for the literary Portland, Ore.-based five-piece led by Colin Meloy.
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2213.
Hummingbird
by Local Natives
January 29, 2013
The sophomore release for the Los Angeles indie rock quartet produced by The National's Aaron Dessner is its first without bassist Andy Hamm (who left the band in 2011).
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2214.
Love from London
by Robyn Hitchcock
March 5, 2013
The latest solo release from the 60-year old British singer-songwriter was produced by Paul Noble.
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2215.
Forever
by Painted Palms
January 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the San Francisco-based cousins Reese Donohue and Christopher Prudhomme.
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2216.
The Wind
by Warren Zevon
August 26, 2003
Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2002, veteran singer-songwriter Warren Zevon decided to record one final album. This 11-track effort includes contributions from numerous Zevon friends, including Ry Cooder, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Tom Petty, and Dwight Yoakam.
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2217.
Barton Hollow
by The Civil Wars
February 1, 2011
The full-length debut from Joy Williams and John Paul White – featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy – is a collection of lyrically deep songs of love and the human condition, using the simplicity of multiple instruments and soulful vocals.
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2218.
We Are Not Your Kind
by Slipknot
August 9, 2019
The sixth full-length studio release for the metal band was produced by Greg Fidelman.
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2219.
Swimmer
by Tennis
February 14, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the indie pop husband-and-wife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley was self-produced and mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer.
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2220.
Forever Isn't Long Enough
by Alfie Templeman
May 7, 2021
The eight-track mini-album from the British indie pop artist was self-produced.
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2221.
Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant
by Belle and Sebastian
June 6, 2000
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2222.
And I Love H.E.R.: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Danny
June 24, 2008
The latest album for the hip-hop artist/producer is actually not a soundtrack, but songs about his relationship with hip-hop.
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2223.
Repave
by Volcano Choir
September 3, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the side project of Justin Vernon and members of Collections Of Colonies Of Bees.
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2224.
My Love is a Bulldozer
by Venetian Snares
June 17, 2014
The 26th release for the Canadian electronic artist Aaron Funk is his first full-length in four years.
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2225.
Fever Dream
by Ben Watt
April 8, 2016
The third solo full-length release for the artist who was one half of Everything But the Girl features contributions from Bernard Butler, Martin Ditcham, and Rex Horan.
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2226.
Break The Cycle
by Staind
May 8, 2001
This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.
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2227.
(a)spera
by Mirah
March 10, 2009
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon-based artist features Tara Jane O’Neill, Lori Goldston, and The Decemberists' Chris Funk as guest musicians.
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2228.
Majesty Shredding
by Superchunk
September 14, 2010
This is the first studio album in nine years for the Chapel Hill, North Carolina, indie rock band Superchunk.
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2229.
50 Words for Snow
by Kate Bush
November 21, 2011
Kate Bush's first new album in six years is influenced by snow and features Stephen Fry, Elton John , and Andy Fairweather Low as guest musicians.
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2230.
Attention Attention
by Shinedown
May 4, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Florida hard rock band led by Brent Smith was produced and mixed by bassist Eric Bass.
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2231.
Red Devil Dawn
by Crooked Fingers
January 21, 2003
Crooked Fingers is a side project for Archers of Loaf frontman Eric Bachmann. This third album follows in the dark, drunken-blues/Americana tradition of the first two, which drew Bachmann comparisons to Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen, among others.
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2232.
Days of the Bagnold Summer OST
by Belle and Sebastian
September 13, 2019
The soundtrack for Simon Bird's coming-of-age comedy from the Scottish indie rock band includes 11 new songs as well as two previously released tracks.
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2233.
I Disagree
by Poppy
January 10, 2020
The third full-length release for the artist first discovered on YouTube is the first on the Sumerian Records label.
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2234.
Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers
by The National
September 2, 2003
This is the second album for the Brooklyn- (formerly Ohio-) based indie rockers fronted by singer Matt Berninger.
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2235.
Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
by Stereophonics
March 29, 2005
The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.
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2236.
The Animal Years
by Josh Ritter
April 11, 2006
Brian Deck (Modest Mouse) produced the Idaho singer-songwriter's fourth album and major-label debut.
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2237.
Gang Of Losers
by The Dears
October 3, 2006
The Montreal band led by Murray Lightburn is a little more rocking and a little less orchestral on this follow-up to 'No Cities Left.'
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2238.
They Want My Soul
by Spoon
August 5, 2014
The eighth studio full-length release for the indie rock band is its first with new member Alex Fischel and was produced by Joe Chicarelli and Dave Fridmann.
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2239.
Mark of the Blade
by Whitechapel
June 24, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the Tennessee deathcore band led by Phil Bozeman was produced by Mark Lewis.
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2240.
Poses
by Rufus Wainwright
June 5, 2001
The follow-up to his 1998 self-titled debut (which gained the Canadian singer-songwriter "Best New Artist" honors from Rolling Stone), 'Poses' contains 12 new tracks from sessions with five different producers. He also has songs on the soundtracks for "Shrek" and "Moulin Rouge."
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2241.
Vulnicura Strings
by Björk
November 6, 2015
The Icelandic singer's latest release is an acoustic version of her 2015 album, with only vocals and strings as well as a Viola Organista on several tracks.
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2242.
Steingarten
by Pole
April 3, 2007
Experimental electronica artist Stefan Betke returns with his first full-length in four years.
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2243.
Scurrilous
by Protest the Hero
March 22, 2011
The Canadian metal outfit's third album is a mix of progressive, thrash and alternative rock, creating a dynamic sound.
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2244.
Too
by FIDLAR
September 4, 2015
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles garage rock quartet was produced by Jay Joyce.
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2245.
Back To The Woods
by Angel Haze
September 14, 2015
The New York rapper worked with the producer Tk Kayembe for two months on the 13-track project that were released for free on Soundcloud and iTunes.
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2246.
Spend The Night
by The Donnas
October 22, 2002
American's favorite high school rockers have graduated and grown up, resulting in this, their fifth (and most mature) album to date.
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2247.
Dead Silence
by Billy Talent
September 18, 2012
The fourth release from the Canadian punk rock band was produced by Ian D'Sa.
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2248.
Mount Eerie
by The Microphones
January 21, 2003
The Microphones is an alias for Washington state-based Phil Elvrum, who returns here with a five-part concept album named after a mountain in his home state. The album is also being released in two limited edition alternate versions, one an a capella version called "Singing from 'Mt. Eerie,'" and one a drums-only version (!) called, naturally, "Drumming from 'Mt. Eerie.'"
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2249.
4everevolution
by Roots Manuva
October 25, 2011
British rapper Rodney Smith's latest studio album features guest appearances by Toddla T, DJ MK, Daddy Kope, Ricky Ranking, and Rokhsan.
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2250.
Things Will Matter
by Lonely the Brave
May 20, 2016
The second full-length release from the British alternative rock band was produced by Ross Orton.
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2251.
American Life
by Madonna
April 22, 2003
Madonna's second collaboration with French electronic producer Mirwais includes the lead single title track as well as her recent James Bond theme, "Die Another Day."
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2252.
Grace/Wastelands
by Peter Doherty
March 24, 2009
The Babyshambles/Libertines lead singer releases his first solo album produced by Stephen Street.
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2253.
Kevin Michael
by Kevin Michael
October 2, 2007
Michael's debut album features Wyclef Jean, Lupe Fiasco, Saigon, and Q Tip.
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2254.
Crush
by Abe Vigoda
September 28, 2010
Influenced by early 1980's romantic/new wave, LA's Abe Vigoda's fourth album continues to re-create synth pop and post punk, comparable to The Cure and David Bowie.
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2255.
Elsie
by The Horrible Crowes
September 6, 2011
The debut side project for Gaslight Anthem lead singer Brian Fallon also features his guitar tech, Ian Perkins.
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2256.
The Archer
by Alexandra Savior
January 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the Oregon indie singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Cohen.
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2257.
Sol-Angel And The Hadley St. Dreams
by Solange
August 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the younger sister of Beyonce Knowles.
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2258.
Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
by The Low Anthem
June 9, 2009
The first album on the Nonesuch label for the trio of Rhode Islanders.
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2259.
The Inevitable End
by Röyksopp
November 10, 2014
The final release for the Norwegian electronic duo of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland as Röyksopp features guest appearances from Ryan James of Man Without Country, Jamie McDermott of The Irrepressibles, Robyn, and Susanne Sundfør.
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2260.
B-Sides & Rarities
by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
March 22, 2005
For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.
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2261.
Elect The Dead
by Serj Tankian
October 23, 2007
The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.
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2262.
Clash the Truth
by Beach Fossils
February 19, 2013
The second full-length release for Dustin Payseur as Beach Fossils was produced by Ben Greenberg.
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2263.
No Man's Sky: Music for an Infinite Universe [Original Video Game Soundtrack]
by 65daysofstatic
August 5, 2016
The soundtrack from the British post-rock band features six tracks of soundscapes along with 10 originals for the first-person survival video game released on Playstation 4 and Windows PC in August.
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2264.
Godfather Buried Alive
by Shyne
August 10, 2004
The B.I.G. soundalike has managed to generate a great deal of buzz for his second solo disc, chiefly by being behind bars, where he's serving out a ten-year prison term resulting from a bad night on the town with P Diddy. The vocals on one track were literally phoned in from prison, while production is handled by Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze and more.
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2265.
Ritual Spirit [EP]
by Massive Attack
January 28, 2016
The four track EP from the British trip-hop band features guest appearances from Azekel, Roots Manuva, Tricky, and Young Fathers.
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2266.
Erratics & Unconformities
by Craven Faults
January 10, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British electronic project was recorded in an old textile mill.
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2267.
Tableau
by The Orielles
October 7, 2022
The third full-length studio release for British trio The Orielles was self-produced with Joel Anthony Patchett.
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2268.
The Calling
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
March 6, 2007
This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.
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2269.
The Hazards Of Love
by The Decemberists
March 24, 2009
The Portland, Oregon, indie band's fifth album features guest appearances by Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock, and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates.
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2270.
Body Talk
by Robyn
November 22, 2010
The Swedish singer-songwriter's album is part of her 2010 Body Talk trilogy, containing five new tracks and another handful of songs with different versions from her previously released first and second parts.
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2271.
The English Riviera
by Metronomy
April 11, 2011
The third album for the electronic band was produced by its lead singer, Joseph Mount.
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2272.
Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3
by El-P
August 3, 2010
With a follow-up to his 2007 I'll Sleep When You're Dead still in the works, El-P releases an album of instrumental tracks.
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2273.
A Flash Flood of Colour
by Enter Shikari
January 17, 2012
The third album for the British band was produced by Dan Weller.
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2274.
Vibes!
by Theophilus London
November 4, 2014
Kanye West executive produces and appears as a guest on the second full-length studio release for the Trinidad-born, Brooklyn-based rapper.
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2275.
Dirt Femme
by Tove Lo
October 14, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for Swedish dance-pop artist Tove Lo features guest appearances from Channel Tres, First Aid Kit and SG Lewis.
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2276.
Electric Circus
by Common
December 10, 2002
On his fifth album, the underground rapper ventures more into the rock, soul, and jazz territory of his influences, with production help from the Soulaquarians. An eclectic array of guests includes Prince, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Bilal, Mary J. Blige, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.
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2277.
Electric Arguments
by The Fireman
November 25, 2008
Paul McCartney returns to record under the Fireman name with this third album produced with Youth.
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2278.
After Robots
by BLK JKS
September 8, 2009
The debut full-length album for the South African indie rock band was recorded in three weeks.
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2279.
"Awaken, My Love!"
by Childish Gambino
December 2, 2016
The third full-length release for the hip hop artist/actor Donald Glover features influences of funk and soul music.
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2280.
Dear Heather
by Leonard Cohen
October 26, 2004
The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, now 70 years old, returns with his 11th studio album.
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2281.
Emotional Technology
by B.T.
August 5, 2003
This is the fourth album for house music producer Brian Transeau, who has faded from the limelight a bit since his heyday in the mid-to-late 1990s, although has produced hits for the likes of Britney Spears and *NSync. Collaborators here include Rose McGowan, Scott McCloud (Girls Against Boys), and Guru (Gang Starr).
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2282.
The Western Lands
by Gravenhurst
September 18, 2007
The UK indie rock group's fifth album.
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2283.
Cheek to Cheek
by Tony Bennett
September 23, 2014
The jazz standards release from Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga followed their collaboration on a track off Bennett's 2011 album, Duets II.
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2284.
Dictator
by Daron Malakian
July 20, 2018
The latest release for the solo project of the System of a Down guitarist (now renamed as Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway) was recorded in 2012 in 10 days.
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2285.
The Evens
by The Evens
March 15, 2005
This eponymous disc is the debut for the Washington D.C. duo of Dischord Records/Fugazi head Ian MacKaye and drummer Amy Farina (The Warmers).
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2286.
You Are There
by Mono
April 11, 2006
Steve Albini returns as engineer for this fifth album from the Japanese post-rock outfit.
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2287.
Knives Don't Have Your Back
by Emily Haines
September 26, 2006
The first solo album for the Metric singer finds her backed by members of Stars, Metric and Broken Social Scene (together billed as The Soft Skeleton).
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2288.
Hourglass
by Dave Gahan
October 23, 2007
This is the second solo album for the Depeche Mode singer.
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2289.
Nouns
by No Age
May 6, 2008
The Los Angeles-based duo's sophomore album was recorded in Los Angeles and London, England.
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2290.
Jasper County
by Trisha Yearwood
September 13, 2005
The country singer's first album in four years was produced by longtime collaborator Garth Fundis.
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2291.
New
by Paul McCartney
October 15, 2013
The first release of new solo material in six years from the former Beatle includes production from Paul Epworth, Ethan Johns, Giles Martin (son of Beatles producer George Martin), and Marc Ronson.
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2292.
Smile
by Boris
April 29, 2008
The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))).
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2293.
Raw Footage
by Ice Cube
August 19, 2008
The latest album for the rapper/actor/director/producer features guests such as Musiq Soulchild, Nas, Scarface, The Game, and Young Jeezy.
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2294.
Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible
by Enter Shikari
April 17, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by ts lead singer, Rou Reynolds.
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2295.
thickfreakness
by The Black Keys
April 8, 2003
The Akron, Ohio guitar-drums blues duo (needless White Stripes comparison omitted) of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded this sophomore effort in a single 14-hour session.
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2296.
Going Out In Style
by Dropkick Murphys
March 1, 2011
The blue-collar Boston punk band's newest release is just in time for St. Patrick's Day--staying true to its Irish roots with its traditional punk-folk anthems.
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2297.
Night On Fire
by VHS or Beta
September 21, 2004
The Louisville, KY retro-electronica outfit, who drew numerous Daft Punk comparisons with their 2002 EP 'Le Funk,' have transitioned into a dance-punk sound with this full-length debut.
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2298.
Sunday At Devil Dirt
by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
November 18, 2008
This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.
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2299.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
June 21, 2011
This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon-based band led by New Zealand-born Ruban Nielson of the Mint Chicks.
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2300.
The Dreaming Room
by Laura Mvula
June 17, 2016
The second full-length release for the British artist features guest appearances from Nile Rodgers and Wretch 32.
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