Album Releases by Genre
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1201.
Beach House
by Beach House
October 3, 2006
This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.
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1202.
Brightblack Morning Light
by Brightblack Morning Light
June 20, 2006
This is the Matador debut for the Northern California outfit founded by cabin- and tent-dwelling childhood friends (from Alabama) Nathan Shineywater and Rachael Hughes.
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1203.
Dog In The Sand
by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
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![Yeah Yeah Yeahs [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/e07652cabde65e0fb706f4d516e7f685-98.jpg)
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1204.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs [EP]
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 9, 2002
One of 2002's much-hyped neo-garage rock bands, New York's Yeah Yeah Yeahs have opened for acts such as the White Stripes and the Strokes, and have drawn comparisons to both. This five-track debut EP was originally released in 2001 on the indie Shifty label, and saw a rerelease in the summer of 2002 on Touch & Go.
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1205.
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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1206.
Fear Is On Our Side
by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
March 7, 2006
Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.
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1207.
Exposion
by White Denim
October 19, 2008
The indie rock band's first full-length releases in the US was originally self-released at its concert tour.
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1208.
Crystal Castles
by Crystal Castles
March 18, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Toronto duo of Ethan Kath and Alice Grass.
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1209.
Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast
by Cornershop
April 20, 2010
This is the first album for the British band since 2002's "Handcream For A Generation."
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1210.
Watersports
by Mi Ami
February 17, 2009
The San Francisco band's debut on the Quarter Stick label.
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1211.
Rearrange Beds
by An Horse
March 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie duo from Brisbane, Australia.
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1212.
High Places Vs. Mankind
by High Places
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles-based indie duo releases its second studio album.
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1213.
We All Belong
by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
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1214.
We're Animals
by Numbers
September 13, 2005
The San Francisco electro-punk trio make their Kill Rock Stars debut with this third LP.
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1215.
Free The Bees
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
June 28, 2005
This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
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1216.
By-the-Numbers
by The Postmarks
November 11, 2008
The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.
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1217.
Who Killed The Zutons
by The Zutons
October 19, 2004
The Liverpool band's debut disc was, like similar-sounding recent discs by The Coral, produced by Ian Broudie. It was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize.
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1218.
Your Majesty
by The Anniversary
January 22, 2002
This is the second full-length from the Kansas-based emo band.
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1219.
Troubled, Shaken Etc.
by Sian Alice Group
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British band.
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1220.
At Crystal Palace
by Erase Errata
October 14, 2003
Picking up on the sounds of late 70s / early 80s post-punk and no-wave, this all-female Bay Area quartet drew positive notices for their debut 'Other Animals' and now return with a sophomore LP two years later.
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1221.
Sleep/Holiday
by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
October 7, 2003
The Welsh band returns with 12 new tracks of indie rock mixed with folk, pop, and psychedelia.
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1222.
More Light
by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 24, 2000
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1223.
Fall Back Open
by Now It's Overhead
March 9, 2004
Michael Stipe and Conor Oberst guest on this sophomore disc for the Athens, GA outfit led by producer Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes), with vocals from Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor (Azure Ray).
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1224.
Out Of The Loop
by I Am The World Trade Center
July 17, 2001
The debut album for I Am The World Trade Center was recorded entirely on a laptop computer, with music by Kindercore head Dan Geller and vocals by Amy Dykes. [The band officially shortened its name to I Am The World following the tragic events of September 11, 2001.]
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1225.
Rejected Unknown
by Daniel Johnston
October 9, 2001
A long-time favorite of his fellow indie rockers, 41-year-old Daniel Johnston releases his first album of new material in seven years, following 1994's 'Fun' (his one and only major-label release).
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![Reviver [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/f54df3a85795d8583257b25cd1739650-98.jpg)
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1226.
Reviver [EP]
by Abe Vigoda
February 17, 2009
The California indie-rock band releases a five-track EP.
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1227.
Eggs
by Oh No Ono
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.
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1228.
Keep Your Eyes Ahead
by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
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1229.
Narrow Stairs
by Death Cab for Cutie
May 13, 2008
The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.
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1230.
The BQE
by Sufjan Stevens
October 20, 2009
The Detroit artist wrote the music for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to be performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
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1231.
Bitter Honey
by Eef Barzelay
February 21, 2006
This stripped-down, all-acoustic set marks the solo debut for the Clem Snide frontman.
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1232.
WWI
by White Whale
July 25, 2006
This is the debut full-length for the Lawrence, Kansas band consisting of Matt Suggs (Butterglory), Rob Pope (The Get Up Kids), and John Anderson, Zach Holland, Dustin Kinsey (Thee Higher Burning Fire).
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1233.
Spelled In Bones
by Fruit Bats
July 26, 2005
The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.
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The Shackeltons
by The Shackeltons
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the quintet from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
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1235.
In Case We Die
by Architecture in Helsinki
April 12, 2005
Imagine the Arcade Fire dosed with happy pills, stocked with toy instruments and forced to score a musical about the 1980s, and you may start getting close to the idea of this eight-piece co-ed band from Melbourne, Australia. This second album follows recent tours with the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Belle And Sebastian.
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1236.
Born Again In The USA
by Loose Fur
March 21, 2006
This is the second album from the trio of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Glenn Kotche and Jim O'Rourke.
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1237.
The Golden Hour
by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
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1238.
Nothing Gold Can Stay
by The Duke & the King
August 4, 2009
The debut album for Robert "Chicken" Burke and Simone Felice, who left The Felice Brothers last year.
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1239.
Horses In The Sky
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
April 5, 2005
This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
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1240.
Fast Future Present
by Mandarin
September 7, 2004
This is the debut disc for the atmospheric Denton, Texas indie rockers.
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1241.
Wanna Buy a Monkey?
by Dan the Automator
February 19, 2002
Producer Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, a founder and member of acts such as the Gorillaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Deltron 3030 and Lovage, here offers his first mix album. Many of the cuts are from his own remixes or productions, and come from bands ranging from Tortoise to the X-ecutioners.
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1242.
The Rising Tide
by Sunny Day Real Estate
June 20, 2000
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1243.
Ratatat
by Ratatat
April 20, 2004
This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).
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1244.
No Flashlight: Songs Of The Fulfilled Night
by Mount Eerie
August 16, 2005
Phil Elverum's first LP release under the name Mount Eerie (which was also the title of his final record as The Microphones) is the self-released 15-track 'No Flashlight,' which will also see companion all-drums and "sing-along" discs released in the coming weeks.
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1245.
Let Them Drink
by The Capitol Years
March 8, 2005
Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.
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1246.
European
by Sambassadeur
February 23, 2010
The Swedish pop band named after the Serge Gainsbourg's song releases its third album.
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1247.
Seven's Travels
by Atmosphere
September 23, 2003
This is the fourth LP (and first released by Epitaph) for the indie-minded Minneapolis-based duo of Slug and Ant.
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1248.
Descended Like Vultures
by Rogue Wave
October 25, 2005
Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.
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1249.
See You Happy
by Ponies In The Surf
June 10, 2008
The first album on Darla Records for the brother/sister indie-pop duo.
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1250.
Night On My Side
by Gemma Hayes
April 22, 2003
The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.
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1251.
Treasury Library Canada
by Woodpigeon
February 3, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.
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1252.
Dreaming Of Revenge
by Kaki King
March 11, 2008
The fourth album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer and guitarist was produced by Malcolm Burn.
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1253.
Junior
by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
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1254.
Thing
by Trans Am
April 20, 2010
The rock band brings a space theme to its latest studio album.
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1255.
Our Inventions
by Lali Puna
April 27, 2010
The electro-pop group, which also includes Notwist's Markus Acher, releases its fourth full-length studio album.
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1256.
The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living
by The Streets
April 25, 2006
Unlike his previous release (which told an album-length story about a fictitious character), Mike Skinner's third Streets album is autobiographical in nature, dealing with the myriad problems that result from being rich and famous.
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1257.
Release The Stars
by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
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1258.
Hometowns
by The Rural Alberta Advantage
July 7, 2009
Orginally self-released in early 2008, Saddle Creek re-releases the debut full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band.
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1259.
Terroir Blues
by Jay Farrar
June 24, 2003
This is the second solo LP from the co-founder of such legendary alt-country bands as Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt.
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1260.
Fab Four Suture
by Stereolab
March 7, 2006
All 12 songs on the band's first album in two years have been released as singles.
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1261.
In The World Of Him
by Sally Timms
September 14, 2004
On this solo outing, the Mekons singer tackles a range of material written by male artists, including songs by Ryan Adams, Mark Eitzel and bandmate Jon Langford.
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1262.
Feathers
by Dead Meadow
February 22, 2005
This is the fourth studio disc for the Washington D.C. psych-rock outfit, who are now a four-piece with the addition of guitarist Cory Shane.
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1263.
Soviet Kitsch
by Regina Spektor
March 1, 2005
The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
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1264.
Power
by Q And Not U
October 5, 2004
This is the third Dischord release for the Washington, D.C. rockers, who are frequently mentioned next to hyphenated labels such as "post-punk" and "dance-punk."
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1265.
Chemical Chords
by Stereolab
August 19, 2008
Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson.
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1266.
Pixel Revolt
by John Vanderslice
August 23, 2005
Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.
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1267.
Romanian Names
by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
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1268.
Spirit If...
by Kevin Drew
September 18, 2007
Broken Social Scene's singer goes solo in what will be a series of albums featuring each member of the band plus a few guests.
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1269.
Freedom Wind
by The Explorers Club
May 20, 2008
The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.
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1270.
Skelliconnection
by Chad VanGaalen
August 22, 2006
The Canadian musician's follow-up to 'Infiniheart' was once again recorded solo at his home.
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1271.
White Hills
by White Hills
February 23, 2010
The latest album for the New York-based indie rock band was recorded in three days at Oneida's studio and Oneida's Kid Millions provided the drumming for the recording.
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1272.
Cream Cuts
by Tussle
August 26, 2008
Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.
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1273.
Death By Sexy
by Eagles of Death Metal
April 11, 2006
An early candidate for Album Title of the Year, 'Sexy' marks the second outing for Josh Homme's rockin' side project.
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1274.
Heart Of My Own
by Basia Bulat
January 26, 2010
The second album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Howard Bilerman.
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1275.
Fate
by Dr. Dog
July 22, 2008
This is the fifth album for the indie-rock band from Philadelphia.
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1276.
How To Walk Away
by Juliana Hatfield
August 19, 2008
The 10th solo album for the artist was produced by Andy Chase and features Richard Butler, Matthew Caws, Jody Porter, and Tracy Bonham as guests.
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1277.
We Love The City
by Hefner
March 6, 2001
The third album from the London-based indie outfit.
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1278.
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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1279.
Girls And Weather
by The Rumble Strips
August 5, 2008
The debut album for the English quartet was produced by Tony Hoffer.
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1280.
Artificial Fire
by Eleni Mandell
February 17, 2009
The seventh full-length album from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter.
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1281.
Grand Animals
by Robbers On High Street
July 24, 2007
The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.
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1282.
Visitations
by Clinic
January 23, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band.
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1283.
Ditherer
by Fog
August 14, 2007
Fog's fourth album includes contributions from: Why?, Low, Andrew Bird, Dosh, pedestrian, Phil Elverum, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and Mike Lewis.
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![Blood Bank [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/a0678af4c5cf709ddab7aeb6ec7422d8-98.jpg)
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1284.
Blood Bank [EP]
by Bon Iver
January 20, 2009
The four-track EP was recorded at different places between December 2006 and June 2008.
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1285.
Jacksonville City Nights
by Ryan Adams
September 27, 2005
Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.
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1286.
Great Vengeance And Furious Fire
by The Heavy
March 25, 2008
The English quintet's debut album features samples of the voices of Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino.
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![From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/b9a8dbbdbb2fb3d97d569ab0d1f03117-98.jpg)
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1287.
From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]
by Le Tigre
January 30, 2001
Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.
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1288.
Wet From Birth
by The Faint
September 14, 2004
Mike Mogis produced this fourth album for the dance-inducing Nebraska indie rockers. Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor add vocals on several tracks.
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1289.
She Loves You
by The Twilight Singers
August 24, 2004
The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."
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1290.
Log 22
by Bettie Serveert
March 11, 2003
The Amsterdam-based rockers who gave us college-radio hit albums 'Palomine' and 'Lamprey' return with their fifth LP.
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1291.
Come Here When You Sleepwalk
by Clue To Kalo
March 4, 2003
The debut album from Adelaide, Australia's Mark Mitchell (who records as Clue To Kalo) is a mix of indie rock and electronica, drawing comparisons to everyone from Badly Drawn Boy to Dntel.
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1292.
Young Miss America
by Gold Chains
June 3, 2003
Better known to the indie-rock crowd than the hip-hop community (perhaps because in his former life, he was a white, balding computer programmer), San Francisco-based Topher Lafata (aka Gold Chains) follows a series of well-received EPs and singles with this full-length debut.
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1293.
Standing In The Way Of Control
by Gossip
January 24, 2006
This is the third LP for the Washington state punk trio.
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1294.
A Brief History Of Love
by The Big Pink
September 22, 2009
The British duo's debut full-length album was mixed by Rich Costey.
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1295.
Miike Snow
by Miike Snow
June 9, 2009
Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.
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1296.
Phrazes For The Young
by Julian Casablancas
November 3, 2009
This is the solo debut for the Strokes lead singer.
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1297.
Luminous Night
by Six Organs of Admittance
August 18, 2009
Ben Chasny returns to his solo project to release his 11th studio album.
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1298.
We Know About The Need
by Bracken
January 30, 2007
'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.
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1299.
Yours To Keep
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
March 6, 2007
This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.
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1300.
Belly Of The Lion
by Ola Podrida
November 10, 2009
This is the second album for film composer David Wingo as Ola Podrida.
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