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4001.
And Then Life Was Beautiful
by nao
September 24, 2021
The third full-length studio release for the British artist features guest appearances from Adekunle Gold, Lucky Daye, Lianne La Havas, and serpentwithfeet.
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4002.
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.
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4003.
Somewhere Else
by Lydia Loveless
February 18, 2014
The Ohio country-rock singer is backed by Nick German, Ben Lamb, and Todd May on her third full-length release.
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4004.
Old Ramon
by Red House Painters
April 10, 2001
Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.
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4005.
Momentary Masters
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
July 31, 2015
The third solo release for the Strokes guitarist was produced by Gus Oberg.
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4006.
Magic & Medicine
by The Coral
February 10, 2004
One of the more attention-grabbing British bands to emerge in the last few years--their fun, genre-jumping debut album landed them a Mercury Music Prize nomination--The Coral returns with a more coherent, '60s-influenced sophomore LP.
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4007.
Slash
by Slash
April 6, 2010
The debut solo album for the Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist was produced by Eric Valentine and features guest appearances by Chris Cornell, Adam Levine, Dave Grohl, Kid Rock, Iggy Pop, and Fergie, as well as former Guns N' Roses members, Izzy Stadlin, Duff McKagan, and Steve Adler.
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4008.
Sunlit Youth
by Local Natives
September 9, 2016
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles indie rock band was recorded in Hawaii, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Ojai, and Thailand.
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4009.
Melodies on Hiatus
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
June 23, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. features guest appearances by GoldLink, Matt Helders, Rainsford, and Steve Stevens.
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4010.
Since We Last Spoke
by RJD2
May 18, 2004
The underground hip-hop producer (also a member of Soul Position) returns with a follow-up to his acclaimed 2002 Def Jux Debut, 'Dead Ringer.'
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4011.
Carolina
by Eric Church
March 24, 2009
The second album for the country singer from North Carolina was produced by Jay Joyce.
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4012.
Emma Jean
by Lee Fields
June 3, 2014
The latest release for the soul singer and his backing band, the Expressions, was named after his late mother.
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4013.
What's New, Tomboy?
by Damien Jurado
May 1, 2020
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter from Seattle was self-produced.
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4014.
Magic Time
by Van Morrison
May 17, 2005
The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.
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4015.
Mind Chaos
by Hockey
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon rock band.
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4016.
Aesthethica
by Liturgy
May 10, 2011
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based black metal band.
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4017.
Seven Psalms
by Paul Simon
May 19, 2023
The acoustic seven-movement composition from Paul Simon features Edie Brickell and VOCES8.
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4018.
Love Behind The Melody
by Raheem DeVaughn
January 15, 2008
The sophomore album already has one Grammy-nominated single, "Woman."
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4019.
Jeremih
by Jeremih
June 30, 2009
The debut album for the Chicago R&B singer was produced by Mick Schultz.
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4020.
Choice of Weapon
by The Cult
May 22, 2012
The first studio album for the Brotihs rock band in five years was produced by Chris Goss and Bob Rock (Metallica).
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4021.
Know Where To Run
by Barry Adamson
February 26, 2016
The 10th solo release for the Nick Cave collaborator was inspired by the pictures he took while on tour in the United States.
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4022.
Feelin Kinda Free
by The Drones
March 18, 2016
The seventh full-length release for the Australian rock band sees the return of original drummer Christian Strybosch.
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4023.
The Christmas Present
by Robbie Williams
November 29, 2019
The holiday album includes both original and classic holiday songs from the British pop artist featuring guest appearances from Bryan Adams, Jamie Cullum, Helene Fischer, Tyson Fury, Poppa Pete, and Rod Stewart. A deluxe edition includes four additional tracks and a 44-page booklet.
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4024.
Let Her Burn
by Rebecca Black
February 9, 2023
This is the debut full-length release for pop artist Rebecca Black, who is best known for her 2011 viral hit, "Friday".
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4025.
Yes Lawd!
by NxWorries
October 21, 2016
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge features two tracks from their 2015 EP.
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4026.
Getting Into Knives
by The Mountain Goats
October 23, 2020
The latest full-length release for the indie folk band led by John Darnielle features a guest appearance from Charles Hodges and was produced by Matt Ross-Spang.
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4027.
A Color of the Sky
by Lightning Bug
June 25, 2021
the third full-length release for the New York indie rock band was self-produced and recorded.
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4028.
The Greatest
by Cat Power
January 24, 2006
Despite the misleading title, 'The Greatest' is not a best-of collection, but rather is Chan Marshall's first album of original songs in three years. It was recorded in Memphis and finds the singer backed by some of that city's legendary session musicians.
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4029.
Still on My Mind
by Dido
March 8, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with (her brother) Rollo Armstrong, Simon Hulbert and Ryan Laubscher.
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4030.
Get Behind Me Satan
by The White Stripes
June 7, 2005
The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.
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4031.
Childish Prodigy
by Kurt Vile
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.
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4032.
Marks to Prove It
by The Maccabees
July 31, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced with Laurie Latham.
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4033.
Windy City
by Alison Krauss
February 17, 2017
The country covers release for the multiple Grammy-winning singer was produced by Buddy Cannon.
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4034.
Noonday Dream
by Ben Howard
June 1, 2018
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in England and France with Mickey Smith.
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4035.
Every Where Is Some Where
by K.Flay
April 7, 2017
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based alt-pop/hip-hop artist features production from Mike Elizondo and Tommy English.
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4036.
Begin To Hope
by Regina Spektor
June 13, 2006
The Russia-born, New York-based anti-folkie returns with a dozen new tracks produced by David Kahne (The Strokes).
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4037.
Transparent Things
by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 23, 2007
As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.
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4038.
Long Way Home
by Låpsley
March 4, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features production by Rodaidh McDonald, Mura Masa and Paul O'Duffy.
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4039.
Leaving Meaning.
by Swans
October 25, 2019
The 15th full-length studio release for the experimental rock band led by Michael Gira features contributions from such artists as Baby Dee, Ben Frost, A Hawk and a Hacksaw, The Necks, Anna and Maria von Hausswolff, as well as former Swans members: Thor Harris, Christopher Pravdica, Phil Puleo, Paul Wallfisch, and Norman Westberg.
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4040.
Busted Stuff
by Dave Matthews Band
July 16, 2002
Even the most casual DMB fan knows the story by now: Dave & Co. record a dark, challenging album with producer Steve Lillywhite, those "Lillywhite Sessions" are leaked onto the Internet where the tracks quickly become fan favorites, and the band chooses not to release them, instead heading back into the studio with producer Glen Ballard to record 'Everyday.' The new studio LP 'Busted Stuff' does not contain those original tracks from the 2000 sessions, but nine of those songs (plus two new tracks) are here, newly recorded.
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4041.
Str8 Killa [EP]
by Freddie Gibbs
August 3, 2010
This eight-track EP follows on the heels of his 2009 independent mixtapes, The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs and midwestganstaboxframecadillacmuzik.
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4042.
Pain Olympics
by Crack Cloud
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the post-punk Canadian collective was self-produced.
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4043.
MOSS
by Maya Hawke
September 23, 2022
The second full-length release for actress/singer-songwriter Maya Hawke features a guest appearance from Will Graefe.
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4044.
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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4045.
La La Land
by Plants and Animals
April 20, 2010
The second album for the Canadian indie rock band was recorded in Montreal and Paris, France.
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4046.
Born and Raised
by John Mayer
May 22, 2012
The fifth studio album from the singer-songwriter was produced by Don Was and was delayed from its original release date by Mayer's throat granulomas.
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4047.
Doris
by Earl Sweatshirt
August 20, 2013
The debut solo studio release for the Odd Future rapper includes guest appearances from such guests as Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, RZA, Vince Staples, and Tyler, The Creator.
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4048.
Max Richter: Sleep [8 Hour Version]
by Max Richter
September 4, 2015
The German-born British composer consulted with neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman for his eight-hour "lullaby for a frenetic world." There is also an one-hour version called From Sleep.
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4049.
Finally Woken
by Jem
March 23, 2004
Wales' Jem Griffiths makes her debut with this 11-track LP, which combines her vocals with downtempo electronica from Jem and collaborator Yoad Nevo, reminding critics of recent albums from Dido and Zero 7.
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4050.
Old Crows/Young Cardinals
by Alexisonfire
June 23, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian rock quintet was produced with Julius "Juice" Butty.
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4051.
Hyperview
by Title Fight
February 3, 2015
The third full-length release for the indie rock band was produced by Will Yip.
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4052.
Skeleton Tree
by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
September 9, 2016
Nick Cave's 15-year-old son died in an accident while he was working on the alternative rock band's 16th album. The recording sessions were filmed for Andrew Dominik's documentary, One More Time With Feel.
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4053.
Crack-Up
by Fleet Foxes
June 16, 2017
The third full-length release for the indie folk quintet from Seattle was co-produced by the band's Robin Pecknold and Skyler Skjelset.
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4054.
Music By Cavelight
by Blockhead
March 23, 2004
This instrumental hip-hop disc marks the solo debut by the longtime producer for Aesop Rock and other Def Jux artists.
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4055.
Palo Santo
by Years & Years
July 6, 2018
The second full-length release for the British electronic pop trio led by Olly Alexander features contributions from such artist as Greg Kurstin, Steve Mac, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and Two Inch Punch.
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4056.
Soul Journey
by Gillian Welch
June 3, 2003
The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album.
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4057.
When I Pretend To Fall
by The Long Winters
May 6, 2003
The one constant in the Seattle indie band The Long Winters is Alaska native John Roderick, who is joined on this sophomore effort by a host of musicians including Peter Buck (REM), Scott McCaughey (Minus 5) and Sean Ripple (American Analog Set), with Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie) and Ken Stringfellow (The Posies) co-producing.
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4058.
Heretic Pride
by The Mountain Goats
February 19, 2008
The Mountain Goats' latest album was produced by Scott Solter and John Vanderslice.
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4059.
Dum Spiro Spero
by Dir en Grey
August 2, 2011
The eighth album for the Japanese metal band includes the song Hageshisa To, Kono Mune No Naka De Karamitsuita Shakunetsu No Yami, which was featured on the Saw 3D soundtrack.
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4060.
The Bright Mississippi
by Allen Toussaint
April 21, 2009
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producer/musician from New Orleans releases his first major jazz album produced by Joe Henry.
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4061.
OK Human
by Weezer
January 29, 2021
The 14th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Rivers Cuomo was produced by Jake Sinclair.
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4062.
S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D.
by Out Hud
November 19, 2002
Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, this now New York-based instrumental outfit (which shares some members with the band !!!) has previously drawn a bit of acclaim for their vinyl-only releases. This six-track effort represents their first CD release, which showcases their dancier, dubbier, funkier brand of post-rock.
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4063.
Systems/Layers
by Rachel's
October 7, 2003
The fifth LP for the chamber-pop trio is a collaboration with the New York-based progressive theater collective SITI Company.
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4064.
Fear Fun
by Father John Misty
May 1, 2012
J. Tillman, the former drummer for Fleet Foxes releases his debut solo album as Father John Misty.
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4065.
Music Speaks
by Candice Glover
February 18, 2014
The debut studio release for the American Idol season 12 winner includes songs co-written by Fantasia Barrino and Jazmine Sullivan.
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4066.
Preoccupations
by Preoccupations
September 16, 2016
The Canadian post-punk previously known as known as Viet Cong return with a new name and a new album produced by Graham Walsh.
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4067.
Zammuto
by Zammuto
April 3, 2012
This is the debut solo album for Nick Zammuto of The Books.
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4068.
On All Fours
by Goat Girl
January 29, 2021
The second full-length release for the British post-punk band was produced by Dan Carey.
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4069.
Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind
by Coheed and Cambria
June 24, 2022
The latest installment of Coheed and Cambria's The Amory Wars concept albums is the second part of a five chapter arc.
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4070.
Taste The Secret
by Ugly Duckling
June 17, 2003
The sophomore effort for the quirky Long Beach-based alt-rap trio is a concept album about their alleged time spent working at a fast food chain called Meatshake. Really.
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4071.
The Orchard
by Ra Ra Riot
August 24, 2010
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4072.
I Wasn't Born to Lose You
by Swervedriver
March 3, 2015
This is the first new release in over 15 years for the British alternative rock band formed by Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge.
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4073.
Moonbuilding 2703 AD
by The Orb
June 23, 2015
This is the 13th studio release for the electronic duo of of Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlmann.
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4074.
Winter Wheat
by John K. Samson
October 21, 2016
The second solo release for the ex-Weakerthans frontman includes contributions from his wife, Christine Fellows, as well as his former bandmates Greg Smith and Jason Tait.
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4075.
Flower of Devotion
by Dehd
July 17, 2020
The third full-length release for the Chicago trio was produced by the band's guitarist, Jason Balla.
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4076.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
by Arctic Monkeys
February 21, 2006
Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.
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4077.
Avi Buffalo
by Avi Buffalo
April 27, 2010
This is the debut album for the Long Beach, California-based rock band led by Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg, who also goes by the name Avi Buffalo.
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4078.
Back To Land
by Wooden Shjips
November 12, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the San Francisco psychedelic rock band was written in Oregon by Ripley Johnson and Omar Ahsanuddin.
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4079.
All Hail West Texas [Reissued]
by The Mountain Goats
July 23, 2013
The remastered and reissued release of the band's 2002 disc includes seven unreleased tracks.
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4080.
Sound System [Box Set]
by The Clash
September 10, 2013
The 9-disc box set collects together five remastered studio albums; three discs of demos, b-sides, outtakes, rare tracks, and unreleased tracks; a DVD containing live performances, interviews, and music videos; reprints of fanzines, stickers, badges, dogtags, and a poster in a boom box-shaped set.
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4081.
Cloak and Cipher
by Land of Talk
August 24, 2010
The second full-length album for the Canadian trio led by Elizabeth Powell was written while she was recovering from a hemorrhagic vocal polyp.
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4082.
North
by Matchbox Twenty
September 4, 2012
The alternative rock band returns with its first full-length studio album in ten years.
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4083.
The Follower
by The Field
April 1, 2016
This is thee fifth full-length release for Swedish producer Axel Willner.
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4084.
Walking Proof
by Lilly Hiatt
March 27, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by ex-Cage the Elephant guitarist Lincoln Parish.
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4085.
Common Sense
by J Hus
May 12, 2017
The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Mist, Mo Stack, and Tiggs Da Author.
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4086.
The Caretaker
by Half Waif
March 27, 2020
The first release on the Anti- label for the Nandi Rose project was co-produced with David Tolomei.
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4087.
Red Dirt Girl
by Emmylou Harris
September 12, 2000
Similar in sound to 1995's adventurous 'Wrecking Ball,' this album of original Harris tunes features guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson), among others.
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4088.
Perfect Symmetry
by Keane
October 14, 2008
The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.
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4089.
After You
by Jack Peñate
December 6, 2019
The third full-length release for the British indie singer-songwriter was co-produced with Alex Epton, Inflo aka Dean Josiah, and Paul Epworth.
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4090.
We Stay Together [EP]
by Andy Stott
November 8, 2011
Andy Stott releases a second EP to his earlier released EP Passed Me By.
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4091.
so sad so sexy
by Lykke Li
June 8, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Aminé and Rostam Batmanglij.
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4092.
No Boys Allowed
by Keri Hilson
December 21, 2010
With such guests as Rick Ross and Chris Brown featured on her album, the R&B songstress's sophomore album contains both club hits and seductive ballads.
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4093.
Master And Everyone
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 28, 2003
Don't know Bonnie "Prince" Billy? You may know him better by his given name, Will Oldham, who recorded under his name as well as Palace Music throughout the 1990s. This is his third album under the Billy moniker, and features contributions from members of Lambchop.
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4094.
Release
by Pet Shop Boys
April 23, 2002
The Boys' eighth studio release features features Johnny Marr on guitar.
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4095.
Escape From Evil
by Lower Dens
March 31, 2015
The third full-length release from the Baltimore indie rock band was co-produced by Chris Coady and lead singer Jana Hunter.
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4096.
Back To Mine
by Everything But the Girl
May 29, 2001
The latest installment in Ultra Records' Back To Mine DJ mix series is a set by Everything But The Girl.
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4097.
When It Was Now
by Atlas Genius
February 19, 2013
This is the full-length debut release for the Adelaide, Australian indie pop band.
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4098.
Cryptograms
by Deerhunter
January 29, 2007
This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
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4099.
Warm Heart Of Africa
by The Very Best
October 6, 2009
The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig.
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4100.
Euphoric Heartbreak
by Glasvegas
April 4, 2011
The second album from the alternative rock band from Glasgow was produced by Flood.
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