Album Releases by Genre
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1901.
Love & Distortion
by The Stratford 4
April 8, 2003
This is the sophomore release for San Francisco's atmospheric noise-pop band led by vocalist Chris Streng, whose previous band shared members with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
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1902.
Green Imagination
by The Sunshine Fix
August 17, 2004
This is the second album for the group led by Bill Doss (formerly of Olivia Tremor Control), which mixes psychedelia and pop.
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1903.
El Rey
by The Wedding Present
May 20, 2008
The band led by David Gedge releases its latest album, produced by Steve Albini.
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1904.
You & Me
by Kevin Barker
January 19, 2010
The debut solo album for Vetiver's guitarist under his name features Joanna Newsom, Eric Johnson, Pat Sansone, and fellow Vetiver band member Otto Hauser as guest musicians.
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1905.
Let There Be Morning
by The Perishers
April 12, 2005
'Morning' marks the U.S. debut for the Swedish four-piece, who originally formed in 1997.
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1906.
Omni
by Minus the Bear
May 4, 2010
Joe Chiccarelli produced the Seattle-based rock group's fourth album on new label Dangerbird Records.
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1907.
Without Feathers
by The Stills
May 9, 2006
This long-overdue second album finds the Montreal band shedding its dark, Joy Division-influenced sound for one that more closely resembles classic rock.
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1908.
Starfucker
by Starfucker
September 23, 2008
The indie electro-pop trio from Portland, Oregon releases its debut album.
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1909.
%
by Dinowalrus
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn-based trio.
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1910.
There's No 666 In Outer Space
by Hella
January 30, 2007
The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.
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1911.
A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation
by The Wombats
November 5, 2007
The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.
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1912.
Konk
by The Kooks
April 15, 2008
The sophomore album was produced by Tony Hoffer. The British band recently lost its bassist Max Rafferty, who quit earlier this year.
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1913.
Never Never Love
by Pop Levi
August 26, 2008
This is the second release from the ex-Super Numeri member and former Ladytron bassist.
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1914.
Tiny Cities
by Sun Kil Moon
November 1, 2005
Mark Kozelek's second SKM album consists entirely of Modest Mouse covers.
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1915.
Ten New Messages
by The Rakes
March 19, 2007
The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.
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1916.
Out West
by Gomez
June 7, 2005
This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.
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1917.
Around
by Tom Verlaine
April 25, 2006
One of two April 2006 releases for the former Television guitarist, 'Around' is a 16-track instrumental release.
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1918.
At Sixes And Sevens
by Jason Loewenstein
July 9, 2002
This is the debut solo release for former Sebadoh drummer/songwriter Jason Loewenstein. On these 14 tracks, J.Loew handles all instruments and songwriting duties himself.
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1919.
Continental
by Robin Guthrie
May 16, 2006
'Continental' is the second solo album for the former Cocteau Twins guitarist.
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1920.
Cage The Elephant
by Cage the Elephant
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the Kentucky indie-rock band was produced by Jay Joyce.
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1921.
Brand New By Tomorrow
by Money Mark
February 27, 2007
Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).
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1922.
Field Manual
by Chris Walla
January 29, 2008
Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album.
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1923.
Hungry Bird
by Clem Snide
February 24, 2009
The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006.
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1924.
The Flexible Entertainer
by Pit Er Pat
January 26, 2010
This is the first album since Rob Doran left the group in 2008 as Pit Er Pat continues on as a duo with remaining members Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers.
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1925.
Kill Them With Kindness
by Headlights
August 22, 2006
The indie-pop trio from Illinois--making their debut with 'Kindness'--features former members of Maserati and Absinthe Blind.
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1926.
Tree City
by Robbers On High Street
February 22, 2005
This debut LP for the New York quartet has drawn numerous comparisons to Spoon.
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1927.
Skin Of Evil
by Blackout Beach
January 20, 2009
The second full-length solo album for Frog Eyes/Swan Lake's Carey Mercer.
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1928.
The Exchange Session Vol. 2
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
June 6, 2006
This is the second of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
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1929.
Oh No
by OK Go
August 30, 2005
Tore Johansson (Franz Ferdinand) produced this second album for the Chicago power-pop outfit.
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1930.
Until The Earth Begins To Part
by Broken Records
July 7, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish septet was produced by producer Ian Caple.
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1931.
The Illustrated Garden
by Radar Bros.
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles rock band's latest album introduces new members Be Hussey (bass) and Stevie Treichel (drums).
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1932.
A.R.E. Weapons
by A.R.E. Weapons
April 1, 2003
This is the full-length debut for the somewhat intimidating New York trio, who are frequently compared to Suicide.
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1933.
Now Or Heaven
by The Broken West
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band based in Los Angeles.
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1934.
Barbara
by We Are Scientists
June 15, 2010
The latest album for the indie rock band We Are Scientists is its first with ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.
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1935.
Como te Llama
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
July 8, 2008
The sophomore release for the Strokes guitarist was recorded in five weeks.
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1936.
Autumn Was A Lark
by Portastatic
October 7, 2003
This odds'n'ends disc compiles covers recorded by Mac McCaughan and his touring band in the studio, acoustic tracks recorded from college radio broadcasts, and one new song.
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1937.
City Of Refuge
by Castanets
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features guest appearances by Jana Hunter, Sufjan Stevens, Dawn Smithson, Scot Tuma, and Ero Gray.
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1938.
Brain Thrust Mastery
by We Are Scientists
May 13, 2008
The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.
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1939.
Permalight
by Rogue Wave
March 2, 2010
Formed in Oakland, California by Zach Schwartz, the indie rock band releases its fourth full-length album and its first with Cameron Jasper who replaced Patrick Abernethy (who took over for Evan Farrell when he left the band in 2007) on bass.
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1940.
Church Gone Wild / Chirpin Hard
by Hella
March 22, 2005
The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.
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1941.
Where Were You When It Happened?
by Monotonix
September 8, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Israeli rock band.
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1942.
Velocity of Sound
by The Apples In Stereo
October 8, 2002
This is the Denver indie-pop band's first new album since 2000's 'The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone.'
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1943.
They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
by Liars
February 24, 2004
The New York punk outfit moves even further away from the mainstream on this sophomore effort (a concept album about witch trials), which also sees them with a new rhythm section.
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1944.
Preparations
by Prefuse 73
October 23, 2007
The fourth album for the artist also known as Savath & Savalas.
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1945.
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
by Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
March 10, 2009
The Seattle-based band's debut album was produced with Scott Colburn.
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1946.
Run The Road Volume 2
by Various Artists
February 7, 2006
This is the second in a series of compilations showcasing the UK grime scene. Included here are artists such as Kano and Plan B.
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1947.
Swoon
by Silversun Pickups
April 14, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.
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1948.
All At Once
by Young People
March 21, 2006
The avant-garde Los Angeles band's third album is their first without co-founder Jeff Rosenberg.
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1949.
Wooden Arms
by Patrick Watson
May 5, 2009
The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."
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1950.
Things Go Better With RJ And Al
by Soul Position
April 4, 2006
The duo of RJD2 and Blueprint return with a second collaboration.
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1951.
Life Processes
by iForward, Russia!
July 22, 2008
The sophomore release for the band from Leeds was produced by Matt Bayles.
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1952.
Colonia
by A Camp
April 28, 2009
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1953.
New Universe
by Desolation Wilderness
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Washington state band.
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1954.
Reality Check
by The Teenagers
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.
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1955.
Everything's The Rush
by Delays
May 5, 2008
The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.
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1956.
Last Light
by Matt Pond
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the indie rock band.
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1957.
There's A Fire
by Longwave
June 28, 2005
John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz.
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1958.
Some Loud Thunder
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
January 30, 2007
Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.
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1959.
Do The Bambi
by Stereo Total
January 25, 2005
This is the first Kill Rock Stars release for the Berlin-based pop duo of Francoise Cactus and Brezel Goring.
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1960.
Emoh
by Lou Barlow
January 25, 2005
Although the former Folk Implosion and Sebadoh member has recorded solo discs before under the name Sentridoh, 'Emoh' marks his first release under his own name. It includes six home-recorded tracks as well as eight new studio cuts recorded with producers Mark Nevers, Josh Schwartz and Wally Gagel.
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1961.
Made In China
by Juliana Hatfield
August 9, 2005
The rocker's latest solo record is the first for her new label, Ye Olde Records.
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1962.
The State Of Things
by Reverend and the Makers
September 17, 2007
Jon McClure leads the British band's debut album.
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1963.
Three-Four
by Shipping News
February 18, 2003
This disc compiles tracks from three previously-released EPs by the indie rock trio, who originally got their start composing music for NPR's "This American Life." Also included are three brand-new tracks.
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1964.
In Rape Fantasy And Terror Sex We Trust
by Joan of Arc
May 27, 2003
The hard-to-like band's second album of early 2003 was recorded during the same sessions that gave rise to 'So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness.'
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1965.
Black Acetate
by John Cale
October 18, 2005
A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.
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1966.
We Are A & C
by Arling & Cameron
August 7, 2001
The third U.S. release for the eclectic Amsterdam-based duo (following 2001's import-only release 'Sound Shopping') contains 14 equally eclectic tunes, including highlights "Dirty Robot" and "5th Dimension."
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1967.
Forget Tomorrow
by Macha
August 3, 2004
You wouldn't know it from their album covers, or their music, but this indie-rock four-piece hails from Athens, Georgia, not Tokyo. 'Tomorrow' is their third full-length and first in five years (four, if you include their collaboration with Bedhead).
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1968.
Rewolf
by Asobi Seksu
November 10, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the New York City-based band features reworkings of some of its previously released songs.
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1969.
Vehicles & Animals
by Athlete
May 18, 2004
This debut disc for the South London, England quartet (originally released in the UK in 2003) was produced by Victor Van Vugt (Beth Orton) and gained a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
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1970.
LP
by Discovery
July 14, 2009
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij and Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles team up to release their first album together.
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1971.
The Fire Theft
by The Fire Theft
September 23, 2003
Former Sunny Day Real Estate members Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith and Nate Mendel make their debut as The Fire Theft with this 13-track disc, co-produced by Brad Wood.
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1972.
Ovalprocess
by Oval
June 20, 2000
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1973.
Battery
by Aveo
March 9, 2004
"The Smiths" is a phrase you often see in descriptions of the Seattle three-piece Aveo, as their catchy, guitar-driven rock does sometimes recall Moz, Marr & co. This is their second album, produced (like the first) by Phil Ek.
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1974.
Fly Yellow Moon
by Fyfe Dangerfield
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .
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1975.
Sun, Sun, Sun
by The Elected
January 24, 2006
Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett returns with a sophomore set for his side project, The Elected. Contributors include members of Eisley and Bright Eyes, as well as Rilo Kiley bandmate Jenny Lewis.
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1976.
Dip
by L. Pierre
February 6, 2007
L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.
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1977.
Donkey
by CSS
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.
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1978.
Beautiful
by Fantastic Plastic Machine
May 15, 2001
Fantastic Plastic Machine is Japanese DJ/radio host/fashion magazine editor Tomoyuki Tanaka, and this is his third release, capturing a wide range of sounds from Philly soul to lounge to exotica to electronica. Schoolhouse Rock vocalist Bob Dorough guests on one track.
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1979.
Season Dreaming
by Blind Man's Colour
August 18, 2009
This is the debut album for the Florida indie rock band.
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1980.
Alice And Friends
by Box Elders
August 11, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie rock trio, which includes two brothers.
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1981.
A Few Steps More
by Monade
March 8, 2005
This is the second release for the Stereolab side project featuring Laetitia Sadier.
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1982.
kiss/kick
by Broken Spindles
February 17, 2009
The Faint's Joel Petersen releases his latest album as Broken Spindles.
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1983.
The Silent Hours
by The Open
July 5, 2004
This debut for the Liverpool five-piece recalls bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen, U2 and The Verve. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde produced.
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1984.
Pocket Symphony
by Air
March 6, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).
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1985.
The Cross Of My Calling
by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
November 24, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
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1986.
All Years Leaving
by The Stands
January 25, 2005
This debut LP for the Liverpool band was released in the U.K. in early 2004 and made its way to the States a year later.
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1987.
Falcon
by The Courteeners
February 22, 2010
The follow-up to the band's gold album "St. Jude" was produced by Ed Buller.
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1988.
Pelo
by The Aluminum Group
November 7, 2000
The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).
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1989.
Instant O In The Universe [EP]
by Stereolab
October 7, 2003
This five-song EP represents the first new studio material for the once prolific English band in two years (and first since the death of longtime member Mary Hansen). A new LP awaits in early 2004.
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1990.
Between The Senses
by Haven
August 27, 2002
This debut album for the British quartet was produced by The Smiths' Johnny Marr.
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1991.
Courtcase 2000
by Cats In Paris
August 25, 2008
The quartet from Manchester, England, releases its debut album.
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1992.
Time To Die
by The Dodos
September 15, 2009
The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
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1993.
Paper Tigers
by Caesars
April 26, 2005
The Swedish power-pop band's fourth album includes a remixed version of "Jerk It Out," better known as "that song in the iPod Shuffle commercial."
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1994.
Rehearsing My Choir
by The Fiery Furnaces
October 25, 2005
Siblings Matt and Eleanor Friedberger are joined by their 83-year-old grandmother (!) on their latest eclectic release.
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1995.
Walking Cloud And Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered And The Sun Shined
by Mono
October 5, 2004
This third album from the Japanese instrumental post-rock outfit was recorded by Steve Albini.
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1996.
Fear Yourself
by Daniel Johnston
March 25, 2003
The latest release from the prolific indie-rocker and artist was recorded with Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous.
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1997.
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
by Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
October 21, 2008
Sebastien Grainger, the Ex-Death from Above 1979 singer/drummer, releases his debut solo album.
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1998.
Live From Rome
by Sole
March 1, 2005
Nope, it's neither of those things. The anticon rapper's third LP is a studio recording from the East Bay, with Odd Nosdam providing the beats.
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1999.
No More Wig For Ohio
by Odd Nosdam
May 27, 2003
A member of fellow anticon collective artist cLOUDDEAD, Odd Nosdam returns with his second solo LP, a two-part disc that combines instrumental tracks and beats with a found-sound collage approach.
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2000.
Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP]
by The Coral
January 26, 2004
This limited edtion 11-song low-fi mini-album was recorded with producer Ian Broudie over the course of a week.
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