Album Releases by Genre
1601.
Be Brave
by The Strange Boys
March 2, 2010
The follow-up to their 2009 debut full-length sees a new lineup, with Mika Miko's Jenna Thornhill and Seth Densham joining, while Darker My Love's Tim Presley also appears on this release.
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1602.
In Colour
by The Concretes
April 4, 2006
Mike Mogis produced this second set from the Swedish act.
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1603.
Shadows Of The Waxwings
by The Waxwings
July 16, 2002
This is the second album for the 60s-style rock quartet from Detroit.
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1604.
Damage
by Blues Explosion
September 28, 2004
No, Jon Spencer hasn't left the blues trio, but they have officially shortened their name for their seventh release (their first for Sanctuary after a long stay at Matador). With all the money they saved by cutting out those extra two words, they were able to afford an all-star team of producers, including David Holmes, Alan Moulder, DJ Shadow, Dan The Automator and Steve Jordan.
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1605.
We Built A Fire
by Seabear
March 16, 2010
This is the second album for the Icelandic group which started as a solo project for Sindri Mar Sigfusson.
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1606.
Book Of Bad Breaks
by Thee More Shallows
April 24, 2007
The experimental San Francisco trio's third record marks their debut for Anticon.
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1607.
Neptune
by The Duke Spirit
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the British quintet was produced by Chris Goss.
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1608.
Bitter Tea
by The Fiery Furnaces
April 18, 2006
The increasingly prolific brother-sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger (this time, sans grandmother) return with their fourth album.
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1609.
Showtunes
by Stephin Merritt
March 14, 2006
This 26-track set compiles works composed by the Magnetic Fields leader for three separate Chen Shi-Zheng operas.
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1610.
Old Growth
by Dead Meadow
February 5, 2008
The Washington D.C band returns as a three piece with its latest album.
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1611.
Sha Sha
by Ben Kweller
March 5, 2002
A musician since his early childhood, 20-year-old Texan Ben Kweller experienced some minor success with the band Radish in the late 1990s before embarking on a solo career highlighted by 'Sha Sha,' his debut full-length for Dave Matthews' label Ato.
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1612.
Electrified
by Dressy Bessy
June 14, 2005
The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set.
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1613.
Fantastic Playroom
by New Young Pony Club
July 9, 2007
The debut album for this indie electronica band from London, England.
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1614.
Frank Black Francis
by Frank Black
October 12, 2004
This unusual set from the Pixies frontman includes a disc of demo solo recordings dating from 1987, and a second disc of new studio recordings of an assortment of Pixies songs by Black with collaborators such as Pere Ubu and Two Pale Boys.
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1615.
Tomorrow Today
by Seeland
March 17, 2009
The debut album for the electronic duo of Tim Felton and Billy Bainbridge.
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1616.
Everything Last Winter
by Fields
May 8, 2007
This debut full-length for the British five-piece offers ten tracks of shoegaze- and folk-influenced indie rock. (We also detect a little Snow Patrol and Broken Social Scene in there.)
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1617.
Closing In
by Early Man
October 11, 2005
This debut LP from the guitar/drums duo of Mike Conte and Adam Bennati is defintely harder and heavier than your typical Matador release.
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1618.
Do It!
by Clinic
April 8, 2008
The Liverpool quartet known for wearing surgical masks releases its fifth studio album.
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1619.
Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]
by Grandaddy
September 27, 2005
This seven-track mini-album is intended to hold fans over until the Modesto, California band return with their next LP in early 2006.
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1620.
Two Gallants
by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
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1621.
Cold Roses
by Ryan Adams
May 3, 2005
Credited to Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, double album 'Cold Roses' is the first of three planned 2005 releases for the prolific singer-songwriter. Tom Schick produced.
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1622.
All Rise
by Inara George
January 25, 2005
Michael Andrews (composer of the score for 'Donnie Darko') produced this debut disc for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George.
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1623.
Mice Parade
by Mice Parade
May 8, 2007
This self-titled disc finds Adam Pierce joined by guests Kristin Anna Valtysdottir (Mum) and Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab).
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1624.
Hurricane Bar
by Mando Diao
March 8, 2005
This is the second album for the Swedish garage rockers.
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1625.
Love & Desperation
by Sweet Apple
April 20, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock group led by John Petkovic, which includes Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis, Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin, and Witch's Dave Sweetapple as members.
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1626.
Thistled Spring
by Horse Feathers
April 20, 2010
The Portland, Oregon indie band led by Justin Ringle releases its third album.
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1627.
Break It Up
by Jemina Pearl
October 6, 2009
Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Pearl releases her debut solo album.
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1628.
Wood/Water
by The Promise Ring
April 23, 2002
The fourth album from the Milwaukee emo band is their first with veteran producer Stephen Street, who gives the album a more expansive sound.
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1629.
York Blvd
by Acetone
January 16, 2001
The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'
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1630.
29
by Ryan Adams
December 20, 2005
Ethan Johns produced the singer-songwriter's third and final release of 2005, which unlike its predecessors is a stripped-down solo affair consisting of nine lengthy story-songs each representing a year of Adams' life during his twenties.
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1631.
Fast Cars, Danger, Fire And Knives [EP]
by Aesop Rock
February 22, 2005
This seven-song EP includes production work from Rob Sonic and Blockhead. El-P also appears.
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1632.
Classics
by Ratatat
August 22, 2006
Anyone disappointed by the last Daft Punk album might enjoy this funky, largely instrumental second album for the New York duo.
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1633.
Black Pompadour
by The Zincs
March 20, 2007
John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.
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1634.
To The Races
by Eric Bachmann
August 22, 2006
This is the second solo outing for the former Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman.
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1635.
Music For Falling From Trees
by Peter Broderick
July 14, 2009
The album contains music written for a dance choreographed by Adrienne Hart.
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1636.
Hello
by Half Japanese
February 20, 2001
The first full release in four years for the duo of Jad and David Fair.
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1637.
The Fifth Release From Matador
by Pizzicato Five
November 21, 2000
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1638.
Love Comes Close
by Cold Cave
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the group from Phildelphia and New York is rereleased by Matador after being self-released in August.
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1639.
The Empyrean
by John Frusciante
January 27, 2009
The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.
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1640.
So Divided
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
November 14, 2006
King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'
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1641.
Inside Your Guitar
by It Hugs Back
April 7, 2009
The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.
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1642.
Body Of Song
by Bob Mould
July 26, 2005
The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty.
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1643.
Dying To Say This To You
by The Sounds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the Swedish five-piece.
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1644.
Nothing's Lost
by Styrofoam
November 30, 2004
What happens when you team Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard with a cutting-edge electronica artist? Sure, you have the Postal Service, but you also have this new full-length from Arne Van Petegem's Styrofoam, which features multiple contributions not only from Gibbard, but also from Valerie Trebeljahr (Lali Puna), Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set), Markus Acher (The Notwist) and rapper Alias.
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1645.
Long Distance
by Ivy
July 10, 2001
This is the third album from the New York-based trio, led by French singer Dominique Durand and it finds the group adding a bit of trip-hop into the mix. The album includes a cover of the Blow Monekys' "Digging Your Scene."
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1646.
The Will To Death
by John Frusciante
June 22, 2004
The stripped-down 'The Will To Death' is not just the second solo disc in 2004 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, but marks the first of a whopping six planned albums for Record Collection this year.
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1647.
Amazing Grace
by Spiritualized
September 9, 2003
A quick follow-up by Spiritualized standards, 'Amazing Grace' finds Jason Pierce with a new record label (his own Spaceman Records imprint) and a more immediate, less orchestral sound than on 2001's 'Let It Come Down.'
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1648.
Drone Trailer
by MV & EE With The Golden Road
January 20, 2009
This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder.
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1649.
Everything Is
by Nine Black Alps
February 28, 2006
This is the debut album for the neo-grunge outfit based in Manchester, England.
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1650.
The Exchange Session Vol. 1
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 7, 2006
This is the first of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
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1651.
Hal
by Hal
May 10, 2005
The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.
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1652.
Forfeit/Fortune
by Crooked Fingers
October 7, 2008
The fifth album for the Seattle, Washington-based band was produced by Mark Nevers, Alex McManus, and Eric Bachmann.
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1653.
Electronic Projects for Musicians
by The Apples In Stereo
April 1, 2008
This is a collection of B-sides and rare songs from 1995 to 2007.
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1654.
Origin Vol. 1
by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 15, 2005
The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.
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1655.
Amorino
by Isobel Campbell
October 7, 2003
This is the debut solo release from the former Belle and Sebastian / Gentle Waves vocalist and cellist.
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1656.
Electric Pocket Radio
by The Incredible Moses Leroy
April 24, 2001
The follow-up to 2000's 'Growing Up Clean in America' EP is a full-length album with 15 new tracks.
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1657.
Come Into My House
by No Kids
February 19, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian trio who were members of the band P:ano.
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1658.
Wrecking Ball
by Dead Confederate
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the alternative rock band who met in high school and now are based in Athens, Georgia.
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1659.
March Forth
by KaiserCartel
June 10, 2008
The debut album for the New York duo.
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1660.
Stand Your Ground
by Little Barrie
January 29, 2007
Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.
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1661.
Gods And Monsters
by I Am Kloot
August 23, 2005
The typically quirky Manchester, England trio led by John Bramwell returns with an atypical third album.
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1662.
The Phenomenal Handclap Band
by The Phenomenal Handclap Band
June 23, 2009
The debut album for the New York group started by Daniel Collas and Sean Marquand.
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1663.
Slow Dance
by Jeremy Jay
March 24, 2009
The singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and Paris, France, releases his latest full-length album.
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1664.
Entanglements
by Parenthetical Girls
September 9, 2008
The band from the Everett, Washington area releases its third album with new label, Tomlab.
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1665.
Makers
by Rocky Votolato
January 24, 2006
This is the fourth solo album for the former Waxwing member.
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1666.
Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin
by O'Death
October 28, 2008
The third album for the New York quintet was produced with Alex Newport.
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1667.
Two Thousand
by French Kicks
July 18, 2006
Doug Boehm returns as producer for this ten-track set.
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1668.
C'mon
by Town & Country
February 19, 2002
'C'mon' is the third full-length release for the experimental Chicago-based instrumental quartet.
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1669.
Airs Above Your Station
by Kinski
January 21, 2003
The Seattle-based experimental space-rock outfit returns with their sophomore LP, following their 2001 debut 'Be Gentle With the Warm Turtle.'
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1670.
Sigh No More
by Mumford & Sons
February 16, 2010
Produced by Markus Dravs, the debut album for the folk rock quartet went platinum in the UK.
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1671.
Too Old To Die Young
by Tall Firs
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn, New York band now includes Ryan Sawyer as its full-time drummer.
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1672.
You Can't Take It With You
by As Tall As Lions
August 18, 2009
This is the second album for the Long Island indie rock band.
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1673.
Mind Chaos
by Hockey
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon rock band.
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1674.
Creaturesque
by Throw Me The Statue
August 4, 2009
The second album for the rock quartet was produced with Phil Ek.
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1675.
A Love Extreme
by Benji Hughes
July 22, 2008
The debut album for the North Carolina singer who wrote songs for several television shows, including "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "How I Met Your Mother."
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1676.
Eban & Charley [Soundtrack]
by Stephin Merritt
January 22, 2002
Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields, Future Bible Heroes, Gothic Archies, The 6ths) provides the low-key score to the James Bolton indie film, consisting of 10 instrumental and 6 vocal tracks.
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1677.
Weathervanes
by Freelance Whales
April 13, 2010
This is the debut album for the New York City indie quintet.
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1678.
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
by Kasabian
June 9, 2009
The third studio album for the British band was produced by Dan the Automator.
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1679.
Wavvves
by Wavves
March 17, 2009
This is the first release on Fat Possum Records for the San Diego-based indie-rock artist.
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1680.
Apple's Acre
by Nurses
August 4, 2009
This is the latest album for the indie rock trio from Portland, Oregon.
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1681.
Face Control
by Handsome Furs
March 10, 2009
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1682.
Songs And Other Things
by Tom Verlaine
April 25, 2006
'Songs' (one of two April 2006 releases) is the former Television frontman's first vocal release in sixteen years. Television's Fred Smith guests.
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1683.
Tales Told
by Ian Broudie
October 11, 2004
This is the solo debut for the former leader of the Lightning Seeds and producer of such bands as Echo & The Bunnymen. Members of The Coral and The Zutons guest.
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1684.
Nancy Sinatra
by Nancy Sinatra
September 28, 2004
A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2.
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1685.
Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow
by Guided by Voices
November 8, 2005
This companion to the original 'Suitcase' continues where that box set left off, packing 100 more GBV rareties and outtakes from the now-disbanded group onto four discs.
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1686.
New Roman Times
by Camper Van Beethoven
October 12, 2004
A concept album set in an alternate version of the U.S. where the states are actually countries, 'New Roman Times' marks the first studio album in 15 years for the newly-reunited California band.
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1687.
It's All Around You
by Tortoise
April 6, 2004
The Chicago post-rock instrumentalists add vocals (courtesy of Kelly Hogan) into the mix for the first time on this, their fifth LP.
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1688.
Looks At The Bird
by Brokeback
January 21, 2003
Brokeback is a side project for Eleventh Dream Day/Tortoise bassist Douglas McCombs (joined semi-permanently by second bassist Noel Kupersmith), supplemented here on this third album by Laetitia Sadier and the late Mary Hansen from Stereolab.
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1689.
Turn The Lights Out
by The Ponys
March 20, 2007
The Chicago band's third album marks their Matador debut. John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.) produces.
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1690.
Elephant Shell
by Tokyo Police Club
April 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its first full-length album after two well-received EPs.
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1691.
Lion The Girl
by Midnight Movies
April 24, 2007
Steve Fisk produced this sophomore set for the--dare we say it--cinematic Los Angeles-based band, now a four-piece after the departure of co-founder Jason Hammons and the addition of two new members.
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1692.
The Desert Of Shallow Effects
by Miles Kurosky
March 9, 2010
The debut solo album for the Beulah singer features several guest musicians, including the singer's former bandmates from Beulah.
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1693.
Born Again Revisited
by Times New Viking
September 22, 2009
The Ohio's trio's latest album was recorded on VHS tape.
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1694.
Hyacinths and Thistles
by The 6ths
September 5, 2000
The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt returns with a second disc under The 6ths nameplate (following 1995's Wasps' Nests). Like its predecessor, this album features original Merritt compositions sung by guest vocalists, including Gary Numan, Sarah Cracknell, Marc Almond, Bob Mould, and Sally Timms.
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1695.
Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant
by Belle and Sebastian
June 6, 2000
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1696.
Underwater Cinematographer
by The Most Serene Republic
July 12, 2005
This is the debut for the Toronto six-piece led by Adrian Jewett.
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1697.
Live in Liverpool
by Gossip
April 15, 2008
The live CD features live songs from the garage-punk band's tour in Liverpool in July 2007.
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1698.
Roadkill Overcoat
by Busdriver
January 30, 2007
Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody.
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1699.
The Fragile Army
by The Polyphonic Spree
June 19, 2007
This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter.
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1700.
The Family Jewels
by Marina and the Diamonds
May 25, 2010
The Wales-born Greek singer-songwriter releases her debut full-length album.
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