Album Releases by Genre
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901.
Winds Take No Shape
by Call & Response
June 8, 2004
The Bay Area indie-pop band returns with a second LP.
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902.
Oui
by The Sea and Cake
October 3, 2000
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903.
XXXX
by You Say Party! We Say Die!
February 9, 2010
Released in their native country last fall, the third album for the Canadian rockers finds the quintet adds new variations to their sound.
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904.
200 Million Thousand
by Black Lips
February 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Atlanta rock band is the follow-up to its 2007 album "Good Bad Not Evil."
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905.
Remember The Night Parties
by Oxford Collapse
October 10, 2006
The Brooklyn trio's third album, produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.), marks their debut for Sub Pop.
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906.
Midnight Boom
by The Kills
March 18, 2008
The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.
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907.
Be Your Own Pet
by Be Your Own Pet
June 6, 2006
This self-titled release is the full-length (well, 33-minute) debut for the teen garage-rockers from Nashville fronted by the Karen O-esque Jemina Pearl.
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908.
Know Better Learn Faster
by Thao With The Get Down Stay Down
October 13, 2009
The San Francisco-based trio releases its fourth studio album.
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909.
Outside Love
by Pink Mountaintops
May 5, 2009
The third album for the band led by Black Mountain's Stephen McBean includes contributions from nearly a dozen other musicans.
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910.
Give Blood
by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
September 13, 2005
Brakes is an often-jokey, garage-rock side project for British Sea Power keyboardist Eamon Hamilton, who here steps to the forefront, playing guitar and handling lead vocals. Joining him are members of Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot on 16 tracks that range from six seconds to 3:39 in length.
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911.
The Knot
by Wye Oak
July 21, 2009
This is the second album for the Baltimore duo formally known as Monarch.
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912.
Get Lonely
by The Mountain Goats
August 22, 2006
John Darnielle follows 'The Sunset Tree' with this equally personal 12-song set.
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913.
After Robots
by BLK JKS
September 8, 2009
The debut full-length album for the South African indie rock band was recorded in three weeks.
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914.
Pumps!
by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
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915.
Control
by Pedro the Lion
April 16, 2002
Christian-indie rocker David Bazan follows 2000's 'Winners Never Quit' with this full-length album. This time out, Casey Foubert (Seldom) lends a hand with the instrumentation.
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916.
Louden Up Now
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 8, 2004
This is the second full-length for the dance-oriented Sacramento/New York seven-piece (down from eight), who share several members with the band Out Hud.
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917.
Ten Silver Drops
by Secret Machines
April 25, 2006
This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.
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918.
Axis Of Evol
by Pink Mountaintops
March 7, 2006
This is the second Pink Mountaintops album for Vancouver, Canada's Stephen McBean.
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919.
Magnificent Fiend
by Howlin Rain
March 4, 2008
The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.
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920.
Acid Tongue
by Jenny Lewis
September 23, 2008
The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.
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921.
Nineteeneighties
by Grant-Lee Phillips
June 27, 2006
The troubadour offers his take on a dozen 1980s alternative-rock classics, including songs by R.E.M., The Cure, New Order, The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Pixies.
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922.
(K)no(w)here
by Wilderness
November 4, 2008
The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.
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923.
Fake Surfers
by The Intelligence
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Seattle-based rock group was produced by Mike McHugh.
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924.
Drowaton
by Starlight Mints
April 25, 2006
The Oklahoma band makes its Barsuk debut with this third album of quirky indie-pop.
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925.
Molina And Johnson
by Molina And Johnson
November 3, 2009
This is the debut album of the collaboration between Magnolia Electric Co.'s Jason Molina and Centro-matic's Will Johnson.
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926.
Sea Lion
by The Ruby Suns
March 4, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the New Zealand band led by ex-Californian Ryan McPhun.
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927.
In The Vines
by Castanets
October 23, 2007
This is the third album for the San Diego-based band led by Ray Raposa.
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928.
Jewellery
by Micachu & the Shapes
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the British band was produced by Matthew Herbert.
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929.
Wall Of Arms
by The Maccabees
May 4, 2009
The second album for the British indie-rock quintet was produced by Markus Dravs.
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930.
Beat, Surf, Fun
by Tullycraft
March 5, 2002
This is the third studio recording for the Seattle-based outfit founded by members of indiepop forefathers Crayon. Ex-Sno*Boy guitarist Harold Hollingsworth has been added to the group's lineup.
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931.
Close Cover Before Striking [EP]
by Luna
October 8, 2002
This seven-track EP recorded during the sessions for 'Romantica' includes covers of the Rolling Stones' "Waiting On A Friend" and Kraftwerk's "Neon Lights," as well as five new songs and videos for "Lovedust" and "1995."
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932.
The Concretes
by The Concretes
June 29, 2004
The Swedish group (originally formed 9 years ago as an all-girl trio, but now featuring 8 full-time members) make their international debut with an album that manages to combine elements of classic Motown, Mazzy Star and the Velvet Underground.
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933.
Ignore The Ignorant
by The Cribs
November 10, 2009
This is the first album for the British rock band to feature the Smiths' Johnny Marr as lead guitarist.
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934.
Temper
by Benoît Pioulard
October 14, 2008
The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.
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935.
Good Arrows
by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
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936.
Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us
by Death Vessel
August 19, 2008
Joel Thibodeau's sophomore album was recorded in New Jersey and produced by Pete Donnelly.
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937.
The Minus 5 [The Gun Album]
by The Minus 5
February 7, 2006
Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.
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938.
The Autumn Defense
by The Autumn Defense
January 9, 2007
This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.
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939.
Millions of Brazilians
by Dianogah
April 16, 2002
The third album from the Chicago-based post-rock trio best known for their dual bassists was produced by John McEntire (Tortoise, Sea and Cake).
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940.
More Adventurous
by Rilo Kiley
August 17, 2004
The Los Angeles indie-rockers make their major label debut with 'More Adventurous.' In the two years since their previous outing together, the band's Jenny Lewis contributed vocals to the debut from the Postal Service, while Blake Sennett and Jason Boesel released an album from their own side project, The Elected.
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941.
The Blue Depths
by Odawas
February 17, 2009
The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.
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942.
Out My Window
by Koushik
September 30, 2008
This is the debut album for the Candian producer/DJ.
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943.
The Voidist
by Imaad Wasif
October 13, 2009
The latest album for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's touring guitarist features guest appearances by the Melvins' Dale Crover and Red Sparowes' Greg Burns.
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944.
One Armed Bandit
by Jaga Jazzist
February 23, 2010
The Norwegian group led by Lars Horntveth continues its jazz fusion of music styles on its latest album.
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945.
Dignity And Shame
by Crooked Fingers
February 22, 2005
Velocity Girl's Sarah Shannon guests on Eric Bachmann's fourth Crooked Fingers release, which was co-produced by Martin Feveyear.
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946.
Voice Of Treason
by Soledad Brothers
August 11, 2003
If you think the concept of a guitar-drums blues duo from Detroit sounds a bit, well, familiar, consider this: Soledad Brothers guitarist Johnny Walker allegedly is responsible for teaching the White Stripes' Jack White how to play guitar. This is the Brothers' third studio LP.
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947.
Amore del Tropico
by The Black Heart Procession
October 8, 2002
The San Diego-based band returns with their fourth album of dark, atmospheric music, following previous albums '1,' '2,' and, yes, '3' (c'mon guys, what happened to '4?'). This one is a concept album of sorts, about a murder mystery.
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948.
Beauty Party
by The Majesticons
February 25, 2003
'Beauty Party' represents experimental hip-hop artist Mike Ladd's second album in a planned trilogy, the first being 2000's 'Gun Hill Road' by The Infesticons. Unlike its predecessor, the Majesticons disc ventures into commercial rap territory (albeit with a satirical bent), attempting to skewer contemporary hiphop by beating it at its own game.
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949.
Musique Automatique
by Stereo Total
October 8, 2002
This is the fifth LP for the French-pop-influenced, Berlin-based duo of Francoise Cactus and Brezel Goring.
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950.
Alter
by Pleasure Forever
May 6, 2003
The San Francisco rock band formerly known as VSS and then Slaves returns with a second album for Sub Pop in their current Pleasure Forever incarnation.
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951.
L' Avventura
by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
June 3, 2003
Bassist Britta Phillips and guitarist Dean Wareham (each a member of the band Luna) offer a mix of originals and covers, including takes on songs by Madonna, the Silver Jews and the Doors, all produced by Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex).
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952.
I Sold Gold
by Aqueduct
January 25, 2005
This is the second full-length for the Seattle-based band which consists solely of David Terry (and his drum machine) and has drawn comparisons to Grandaddy and the Flaming Lips.
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953.
Friendly Fires
by Friendly Fires
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.
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954.
Brown Submarine
by Boston Spaceships
September 16, 2008
Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko and Decemberists' John Moen release their debut album as the Boston Spaceships.
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955.
With Strings Live At Town Hall
by Eels
February 21, 2006
This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.
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956.
Our Thickness
by The Russian Futurists
May 3, 2005
Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.
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957.
Romance Is Boring
by Los Campesinos!
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.
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958.
A Certain Trigger
by Maxïmo Park
May 31, 2005
A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc.
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959.
Kurr
by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
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960.
There Is No Enemy
by Built to Spill
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the indie rock band features Quasi's Sam Coomes, Treepeople's Scott Schmaljohn, Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, John McMahon, and Roger Manning as guest musicians.
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961.
Let's Build A Fire
by +/-
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.
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962.
Song In The Air
by Elliott
April 29, 2003
This is the third LP for the Louisville-based emo band known for their strong live shows.
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963.
The Ladybug Transistor
by The Ladybug Transistor
October 7, 2003
This self-titled disc (the band's fifth studio recording) was recorded in Arizona with Calexico/Giant Sand producer Craig Schumacher.
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964.
Soft Commands
by Ken Stringfellow
July 13, 2004
This solo disc from the Posies member features guest appearances from Jill Sobule and members of Velocity Girl, Oranger and the Posies.
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965.
A Grown-Ass Man
by Dump
April 1, 2003
The sixth solo release for Yo La Tengo bassist James McNew finds him playing all of the instruments on 13 tracks that veer from style to style but share a certain lo-fi charm. There are ten originals and three covers, including the unlikely album-closing take on Thin Lizzy's "Cowboy Song."
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966.
Rejoicer
by Grooms
October 13, 2009
The rock trio from Brooklyn, New York releases its debut album.
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967.
Broken Side Of Time
by Alberta Cross
March 9, 2010
The debut full-length album for the band led by Swedish-born Petter Ericson Stakee and Terry Wolfers was produced by Mike McCarthy.
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968.
B-Sides & Rarities
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
March 22, 2005
For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.
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969.
Joji
by The Anomoanon
November 2, 2004
This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets.
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970.
Blue Eyed In The Red Room
by Boom Bip
March 8, 2005
This mainly instrumental disc (which, rather than being sample-driven, features live instrumentation from Boom Bip himself) also includes two vocal tracks, with Nina Nastasia and Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) handling the singing.
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971.
High Places
by High Places
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.
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972.
Happy Birthday
by Happy Birthday
March 16, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock band from Vermont.
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973.
The Mountain
by Heartless Bastards
February 3, 2009
The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
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974.
Maryland Mansions
by Cex
November 18, 2003
Rjyan Kidwell's second release of 2003 (third, if you count his all-instrumental alternate version of 'Being Ridden') features 8 new songs that run the gamut from rap to industrial rock to glitchy electronica.
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975.
Black Foliage: Animation Music
by The Olivia Tremor Control
March 23, 1999
This second studio album for the experimental Elephant 6 band led by William Cullen Hart and Bill Doss includes the single "Hideway" among its 27 (!) tracks.
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976.
Capture / Release
by The Rakes
April 25, 2006
The London four-piece try to capitalize on press generated by recent support slots for the Libertines with this debut disc, produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party).
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977.
Caught In The Trees
by Damien Jurado
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Seattle, Washington, artists.
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978.
Twenty One
by Mystery Jets
March 24, 2008
The sophomore album for the English indie rock band was produced by Erol Alkan.
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979.
Obrigado Saudade
by Mice Parade
January 27, 2004
Mice Parade is the solo moniker adopted by Adam Pierce (drummer for the east coast indie rock band The Swirlies) for his forays into electronica and post-rock. Although he has expanded Mice Parade into a full-band effort on some previous releases, Pierce recorded this fourth studio LP mainly on his own.
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980.
Communicating
by Hundred Waters
September 14, 2017
The third full-length release for the Florida trio was self-recorded and produced by band member Trayer Tryon.
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981.
Kila Kila Kila
by OOIOO
February 17, 2004
This is the fourth release for the all-female Japanese rock band fronted by Yoshimi P-We of the Boredoms.
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982.
The Photo Album
by Death Cab for Cutie
October 9, 2001
This is the third album for the Washington-based indie rockers.
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983.
Flies The Fields
by Shipping News
March 22, 2005
Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.
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984.
The Invisible Man
by Mark Eitzel
May 22, 2001
Mark Eitzel's fifth solo release since the breakup of American Music Club is his first album in three years. Unlike on his previous albums, Eitzel is mostly alone here, both producing and playing most of the instruments.
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985.
Phantom Punch
by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
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986.
Mo'Mega
by Mr. Lif
June 13, 2006
This long-awaited follow-up to 2002's 'I Phantom' once again reunites the indie MC (also known as Jeffrey Haynes) with producer El-P. Also appearing are Aesop Rock, Akrobatik, Blueprint, and Murs.
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987.
Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever
by The Cribs
July 17, 2007
The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.
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988.
Garden Ruin
by Calexico
April 11, 2006
Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam).
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989.
Everything Wrong Is Imaginary
by Lilys
February 21, 2006
Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.
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990.
Bits
by Oxford Collapse
August 5, 2008
The fourth album for the Brooklyn rock band.
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991.
Go Forth
by Les Savy Fav
October 2, 2001
This is the third full-length album from the Brooklyn-based art-school indie rockers.
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992.
Skywatching
by Pete Droge
July 15, 2003
The fourth LP for the singer-songwriter (who is also a member of The Thorns) is his first without longtime producer Brendan O'Brien, as Droge handles production chores himself.
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993.
The Red Thread
by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
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994.
The Grotto
by Kristin Hersh
March 4, 2003
Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).
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995.
Lessons In The Woods Or A City
by Talbot Tagora
July 21, 2009
The Seattle-based indie rock trio releases their first album.
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996.
Bring It Back
by Mates of State
March 21, 2006
This is the fourth album for the husband-and-wife team of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner.
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997.
The Red River
by Micah Blue Smaldone
November 4, 2008
This is the third album for the Maine native who has also performed with Death Vessel and The Pinkerton Thugs.
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998.
Love And Other Planets
by Adem
September 26, 2006
This is the second album of home-made recordings for multi-instrumentalist and former Fridge bassist Adem Ilhan.
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999.
Menos el Oso
by Minus the Bear
August 23, 2005
The Seattle band returns with a fourth album.
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1000.
Black Forest
by The A-Frames
March 22, 2005
This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.
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