Album Releases by Genre
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1101.
Home Acres
by Aloha
March 9, 2010
The rock quartet worked on writing the songs over the Internet before coming together to record the album.
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1102.
The Beatific Visions
by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
May 8, 2007
The UK band (now named in triplicate in the U.S.) fronted by former British Sea Power member Eamon Hamilton recorded this brief second album in Nashville.
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1103.
The Runaway Found
by The Veils
April 20, 2004
'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).
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1104.
It's Frightening
by White Rabbits
May 19, 2009
The second album for the band was produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel.
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1105.
The Bird And The Bee
by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.
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1106.
Fuckbook
by Condo Fucks
March 24, 2009
The first album by Yo La Tengo under the Condo Fucks band name.
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1107.
Strangers
by Ed Harcourt
February 1, 2005
The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.
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1108.
Motion Sickness [Live]
by Bright Eyes
November 15, 2005
This 15-song live set from Conor Oberst & co.'s 2005 tour is heavy on material from 'I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning' and includes covers of Elliott Smith and Feist.
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1109.
On My Way To Absence
by Damien Jurado
April 5, 2005
'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests.
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1110.
We Have Sound
by Tom Vek
October 25, 2005
This is the first album for London's 24-year-old, one-man-garage-band Tom Vek.
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1111.
Love Is Simple
by Akron/Family
September 18, 2007
The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.
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1112.
The New Romance
by Pretty Girls Make Graves
September 9, 2003
The Seattle hard rock band's sophomore album was produced by Phil Ek (Modest Mouse, Built To Spill).
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1113.
Some Are Lakes
by Land of Talk
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal trio was produced by Justin Vernon.
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1114.
Stone, Steel & Bright Lights
by Jay Farrar
June 8, 2004
This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).
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1115.
Telicatessen
by Rob Sonic
September 7, 2004
This is the long-awaited (and completely self-produced) solo debut for the acclaimed rapper, who formerly fronted the group Sonic Sum.
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1116.
Around The Well
by Iron & Wine
May 19, 2009
This double CD set contains unreleased and rare tracks from singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.
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1117.
Dark Was The Night
by Various Artists
February 17, 2009
The compilation album features tracks from a variety of indie-rock/folk musicans to benefit Red Hot Organization, a charity for HIV/AIDS.
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1118.
Bazooka Tooth
by Aesop Rock
September 23, 2003
El-P and Mr. Lif guest on Aesop Rock's second LP for the Def Jux label.
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1119.
Touchdown
by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
April 21, 2009
The third album for the English quartet was produced by Paul Savage.
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1120.
God Help The Girl
by God Help The Girl
June 23, 2009
The sountrack to Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch musical movie of the same name, which is scheduled to be filmed in 2010.
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1121.
Negrophilia: The Album
by Mike Ladd
February 8, 2005
The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series features prolific indie hip-hop artist Mike Ladd, backed by pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Guillermo E. Brown.
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1122.
Nightlife
by Erase Errata
July 25, 2006
The Bay Area post-punkers get political on their third album, which was recorded without departed guitarist Sara Jaffe.
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1123.
1968
by Pajo
August 22, 2006
The Slint and Tortoise guitarist's second solo album under his given name expands on the sound of his first by adding a rhythm section into the mix.
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1124.
Darkness At Noon
by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
April 5, 2005
Jeremy Barnes is backed by additional musicians on this second eclectic AHAAH disc, which encompasses styles from folk to klezmer to mariachi.
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1125.
Volume Two
by She & Him
March 23, 2010
Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward return with their second album together, which features two cover songs.
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1126.
Ride
by Seaworthy
January 22, 2002
This is the debut release for the new project from Macha's Josh McKay. Unlike his work with Macha, McKay here avoids Eastern influences to concentrate on moody, atmospheric works.
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1127.
Too Late To Die Young
by Departure Lounge
March 12, 2002
Kid Loco produced this sophomore effort for London's Departure Lounge, who are fronted by Tim Keegan (a former guitarist with Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians). Hitchcock guests on one track, as does former Cocteau Twin (and producer of Departure Lounge's debut) Simon Raymonde.
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1128.
Meek Warrior
by Akron/Family
October 3, 2006
Originally intended as an EP, 'Warrior,' at seven tracks and 45 minutes, now stands as the Brooklyn band's second full-length release.
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1129.
The Young Machines
by Her Space Holiday
September 30, 2003
Marc Bianchi continues his indie pop/electronica solo project Her Space Holiday with this latest 10-song release.
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1130.
Final Straw
by Snow Patrol
March 30, 2004
The Scottish band led by Gary Lightbody (also leader of the Reindeer Section) returns with a third LP.
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1131.
Blue Lights On The Runway
by Bell X1
March 3, 2009
This is the Irish band's first album without Brian Crosby, who left to pursue other projects.
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1132.
The Spell
by The Black Heart Procession
May 9, 2006
The San Diego indie rockers return with an 11-track set that ditches the Latin elements of the previous record but retains their moody, cinematic sound.
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1133.
The Indian Tower
by Pearls And Brass
January 24, 2006
This is the second album for the Pennsylvania stoner-rock outfit.
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1134.
Astronomy For Dogs
by The Aliens
June 19, 2007
Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.
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1135.
Rated O
by Oneida
July 7, 2009
The triple album is the second of the band's "Thank Your Parents" trilogy of releases.
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1136.
Summer In Abaddon
by Pinback
October 12, 2004
This is the third album for the indie rock outfit led by Armistead Burwell Smith IV (formerly of 3 Mile Pilot) and Rob Crow.
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1137.
In The Clear
by Ivy
March 1, 2005
The trio (which includes Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) return with their first new album in four years, produced by Steve Osborne.
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1138.
Hello Love
by The Be Good Tanyas
October 10, 2006
This the third album for the Canadian folk trio includes a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry."
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1139.
Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
May 4, 2004
This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
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1140.
Hidden Vagenda
by Kimya Dawson
October 5, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer.
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1141.
Holes In The Wall
by Electric Soft Parade
February 4, 2002
This is the debut album for psychedlic British indie-rockers Electric Soft Parade (actually two teenage brothers, Tom and Alex White), drawing comparisons to everyone from Grandaddy and the Charlatans to Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Springfield.
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1142.
Rain On Lens
by Smog
September 18, 2001
This is Bill Callahan's follow-up to 2000's acclaimed 'Dongs of Sevotion.'
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1143.
Alive To Every Smile
by Trembling Blue Stars
October 23, 2001
The fourth album from Bob Wratten under the Trembling Blue Stars name features yet another new lineup (although Annemari Davies does return for a couple of tracks).
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1144.
Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons
by Blonde Redhead
June 6, 2000
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1145.
Personality (One Was A Spider, One Was A Bird)
by The Sleepy Jackson
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the Australian band led by Luke Steele.
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1146.
The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused
by The Silent League
March 30, 2004
The Silent League is the new orchestral pop outfit for Mercury Rev touring keyboardist Justin Russo. On this debut disc, Russo and the other five permanent group members were joined by Grasshopper from Mercury Rev, Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino, and Grand Mal's Bill Whitten.
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1147.
Dark Night Of The Soul
by Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse
July 13, 2010
Originally, the album was to be released with a book of photographs by director David Lynch and vocals by such artists as The Flaming Lips, Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, Jason Lytle, the Strokes' Julian Casablancas, Frank Black, Iggy Pop, the Shins' James Mercer, Suzanne Vega, Vic Chestnut, The Cardigans' Nina Persson, and David Lynch.
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1148.
Grammatics
by Grammatics
March 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for the indie-rock band from Leeds, England.
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1149.
The Visitor
by Jim O'Rourke
September 8, 2009
The instrumental album is the first major release in over eight years for the Japan-based artist.
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1150.
Get Guilty
by A.C. Newman
January 20, 2009
This is the second solo album for the New Pornographers' Carl Newman.
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1151.
Knuckle Down
by Ani DiFranco
January 25, 2005
DiFranco breaks from her usual DIY practice by enlisting Joe Henry to co-produce this latest release.
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1152.
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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1153.
Poetry Of The Deed
by Frank Turner
September 8, 2009
The former singer for the UK punk band Million Dead releases his third solo album.
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1154.
Threadbare
by Port O'Brien
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the California-based indie rock trio.
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1155.
The Black Dirt Sessions
by Deer Tick
June 8, 2010
The latest album for the John McCauley's band Deer Tick is its first with former Titus Andronicus guitarist Ian O'Neil.
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1156.
Last Call For Vitriol
by Superdrag
July 9, 2002
The Tennessee power-pop outfit returns for their fourth album (and second for indie label Arena Rock after two major-label releases for Elektra). Guided By Voices' Robert Pollard guests.
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1157.
Sound Go Round
by Dressy Bessy
February 26, 2002
The second album from the Denver-based indie-pop band features 13 new self-produced tracks. The four-piece outfit includes Tammy Ealom on vocals and Apples In Stereo guitarist John Hill on, well, guitar.
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1158.
Inside In Inside Out
by The Kooks
October 3, 2006
Tony Hoffer (Beck) produced this first album for the Brighton, England four-piece.
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1159.
Witch
by Witch
March 7, 2006
This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.
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1160.
Lost Channels
by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
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1161.
Everything/Everything
by Simon Bookish
October 21, 2008
British composer Leo Chadburn, who has worked with such artists as Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne, releases a more pop-oriented album as Simon Bookish.
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1162.
A Question Of Temperature
by The Chris Stamey Experience
January 25, 2005
'Experience' is certainly evident here as former dB's Chris Stamey and Gene Holder are joined by all three members of Yo La Tengo, Caitlin Cary and producer Mitch Easter for a trip through material by the likes of Television, Cream and the Yardbirds (as well as some originals).
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1163.
The Else
by They Might Be Giants
July 10, 2007
They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.
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1164.
Fever
by Sleepy Sun
June 1, 2010
Sleepy Sun, the California rock band who most recently guested on UNKLE's Where Did The Night Fall, releases the follow-up to its 2009 debut.
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1165.
La Cucaracha
by Ween
October 23, 2007
With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.
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1166.
Redemption's Son
by Joseph Arthur
November 26, 2002
The only "rock" act signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World label, Akron, Ohio native Joseph Arthur returns with his third album.
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1167.
Beet, Maize & Corn
by High Llamas
October 7, 2003
The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes.
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1168.
Cansei De Ser Sexy
by CSS
July 11, 2006
This Brazilian dance-rock outfit may be "Tired Of Being Sexy," but that didn't stop Sub Pop from making them the first South American addition to its roster. This is their debut.
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1169.
The Invisible Invasion
by The Coral
August 30, 2005
Portishead's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced this fourth LP for the UK retro-rockers.
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1170.
Dream Get Together
by Citay
January 26, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the San Francisco-based indie rock band.
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1171.
Are We There Yet?
by The Citizens
September 1, 2004
The properly-hatted New York City four-piece make their debut with this ambitious CD.
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1172.
Car Alarm
by The Sea and Cake
October 21, 2008
The eigth album for the indie rock band formed in Chicago was recorded in three months.
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1173.
Clues
by Clues
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the group is led by the Unicorns' Alden Penner and Arcade Fire member, Brendan Reed.
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1174.
You See Colours
by Delays
March 6, 2006
Graham Sutton produced this sophomore set for the English band fronted by Greg Gilbert.
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1175.
You Can Have What You Want
by Papercuts
April 14, 2009
The third album for the indie-pop band led by Jason Quever.
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1176.
brand new eyes
by Paramore
September 29, 2009
The follow-up to the band's second album was produced by Rob Cavallo.
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1177.
Schoozzzmmii
by Lone Pigeon
April 6, 2004
This is the second solo release for English singer-songwriter Gordon Anderson, who was a member of the original Beta Band lineup (and author of several of their hits including "Dry The Rain"). He tends to get labeled an "eccentric" by the music press, with frequent Syd Barrett comparisons.
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1178.
Night Of The Furies
by Rosebuds
April 10, 2007
The third album for the North Carolina duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp is more synth-driven than previous efforts. The Shout Out Louds guest.
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1179.
Half Smiles Of The Decomposed
by Guided by Voices
August 24, 2004
After 20 years and over 20 albums, Dayton, Ohio's Guided By Voices (led throughout its duration by Robert Pollard) is calling it quits with this final release.
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1180.
Surrounded By Silence
by Prefuse 73
March 22, 2005
Scott Herren's latest Prefuse 73 album features about as many guest appearances as you can fit on a single compact disc, including contributions from The Books, El-P, Ghostface, Aesop Rock, Broadcast, RZA, Beans and Café Tacuba.
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1181.
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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1182.
Holy
by Love As Laughter
June 24, 2008
The latest release for the indie band led by ex-Lync member Sam Jayne is its first on Isaac Brock's label.
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1183.
And Everything Else
by Nobody
May 17, 2005
Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.
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1184.
Tower Of Love
by Jim Noir
August 8, 2006
This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.
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1185.
City Center
by City Center
May 26, 2009
This is the debut album for the New York indie band led by Fred Thomas.
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1186.
59:59
by Sian Alice Group
February 19, 2008
This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.
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1187.
Tapes
by The Rapture
November 25, 2008
The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.
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1188.
Televise
by Calla
January 28, 2003
This is the third LP for the New York-based noise-rock trio, known for their intense live shows.
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1189.
Faux Mouvement
by Autour de Lucie
March 13, 2001
The French shoegazers' third LP was co-produced by Ian Caple (Tindersticks).
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1190.
3
by Pole
June 20, 2000
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1191.
God Bless Your Black Heart
by The Paper Chase
June 8, 2004
The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.
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1192.
Vacilando Territory Blues
by J Tillman
January 27, 2009
Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.
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1193.
Afterparty Babies
by Cadence Weapon
March 4, 2008
Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton.
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1194.
Seadrum/House Of Sun
by Boredoms
May 10, 2005
The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.
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1195.
The Weight Is A Gift
by Nada Surf
September 13, 2005
Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'
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1196.
Sky Blue Sky
by Wilco
May 15, 2007
The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.
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1197.
Summer In The Southeast
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
November 15, 2005
This 17-song set was recorded during Will Oldham's 2004 tour.
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1198.
Devotion
by Beach House
February 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the Baltimore-based indie-rock duo.
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1199.
Fading Trails
by Magnolia Electric Co.
September 12, 2006
This is the incredibly prolific Jason Molina's second studio album with his blues-rock outfit Magnolia Electric Co.
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1200.
Robert Pollard Is Off To Business
by Robert Pollard
June 10, 2008
The ex-Guided By Voices singer releases his latest solo outing on his own label.
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