Album Releases by Genre
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701.
How I Long To Feel That Summer In My Heart
by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
September 18, 2001
The Welsh Britpop band returns with its second album in 2001 and sixth U.S. release overall. The first single is "Stood On Gold."
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702.
Twice
by The Tyde
June 17, 2003
'Twice,' which, yes, follows 2001's 'Once,' is the second album for the Los Angeles-based band that features three members of Beachwood Sparks. While the Sparks employ a 60's California pop sound, the Tyde tend to echo somewhat more recent British groups such as Felt.
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703.
Reconstruction Site
by The Weakerthans
August 26, 2003
This is the third album for the Winnipeg, Canada-based group led by former Propagandhi member John K. Samson.
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704.
Crossing Muddy Waters
by John Hiatt
September 26, 2000
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705.
Glitter And Doom Live
by Tom Waits
November 23, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases a live CD with tracks recorded from various cities on his 2008 tour. The second disc contains 35-minutes of stories and antidotes as told by Waits.
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706.
Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
by TV on the Radio
March 9, 2004
Brooklyn art-rockers TV On The Radio make their full-length debut with this release. The trio consists of vocalist/animator Tunde Adebimpe, multi-instrumentalist/producer David Andrew Sitek (who produced the Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut) and guitarist Kyp Malone.
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707.
Give Up
by The Postal Service
February 18, 2003
One of the highlights of Dntel's 2001 debut album was "This Is the Dream of Evan & Chan," where Dntel electronica mastermind Jimmy Tamborello was joined by Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard on vocals. Satisfied by those results, the two continued to collaborate (by mail), eventually resulting in enough material for this full album that ventures more into synth-pop/new wave territory than their previous single.
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708.
Micah P. Hinson And The Gospel Of Progress
by Micah P. Hinson
April 12, 2005
The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc.
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709.
Retriever
by Ron Sexsmith
April 6, 2004
Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.
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710.
Shake The Sheets
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
October 19, 2004
The latest stripped-down, somewhat political rock effort from Ted Leo was produced by Chris Shaw (Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan).
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711.
Tio Bitar
by Dungen
May 15, 2007
"Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske.
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712.
4
by Dungen
September 30, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Swedish rock band led by Gustav Ejstes.
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713.
Alright, Still
by Lily Allen
January 30, 2007
This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.
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714.
Cripple Crow
by Devendra Banhart
September 13, 2005
Thom Monahan (Pernice Brothers) co-produced the singer-songwriter's fourth album, which finds him singing in Spanish on a few of the disc's 22 tracks.
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715.
What We All Come To Need
by Pelican
October 27, 2009
This is the fourth album for the metal band from Chicago.
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716.
Backspacer
by Pearl Jam
September 20, 2009
The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
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717.
Nextdoorland
by The Soft Boys
September 24, 2002
The legendary (and quirky) English band fronted by Robyn Hitchcock follow their 2001 reunion tour with this, their first new studio recording in 22 years.
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718.
The End Is Near
by The New Year
May 18, 2004
This is the sophomore disc for the Texas five-piece featuring former Bedhead co-founders (and current brothers) Matt and Bubba Kadane. The album was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini.
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719.
Mary Star of the Sea
by Zwan
January 28, 2003
The new group led by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins features a lineup including fellow Pumpkin Jimmy Chamberlin on drums and guitarists Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Skunk) and David Pajo (Slint, Tortoise).
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720.
Killing Joke [2003]
by Killing Joke
August 5, 2003
The first album in seven years for the UK punk outfit founded in 1978 features newly reunited members Jaz Coleman, Youth and Paul Raven, with Dave Grohl filling in on drums.
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721.
Live at Convocation Hall
by Hayden
September 17, 2002
Recorded live at a March 2002 show in Toronto, this 22-track, 2-disc set includes songs from Hayden's three previous albums, as well as three new tracks and a cover of Neil Young's "Tell Me Why."
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722.
Distortion
by Magnetic Fields
January 15, 2008
The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt.
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723.
Italian Platinum
by Silkworm
June 4, 2002
Steve Albini was behind the boards for the Chicago-by-way-of-Seattle band's third album for Touch & Go Records.
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724.
Now We Can See
by The Thermals
April 7, 2009
The band's first album on the Kill Rock Stars label was produced by John Congleton.
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725.
As Good As Gone
by Nudge
September 8, 2009
This is the latest album for the Brian Foote-led group.
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726.
Exploding Head
by A Place to Bury Strangers
October 6, 2009
The second album for the Brooklyn rock band is its first on Mute Records.
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727.
Static Tensions
by Kylesa
March 17, 2009
The latest album for the metal band from Savannah, Georgia is its second featuring two drummers.
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728.
White Bread Black Beer
by Scritti Politti
July 25, 2006
Not-so-prolific Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside returns with his first Scritti Politti album in seven years.
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729.
1372 Overton Park
by Lucero
October 6, 2009
The rock band from Tennessee releases their first album on the Universal Republic label.
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730.
Love And Curses
by Reigning Sound
August 11, 2009
This is the latest album for the North Carolina-based band led by Greg Cartwright.
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731.
Middle Cyclone
by Neko Case
March 3, 2009
The singer's latest album produced with Darryl Neudorf features guests such as M. Ward and members of The New Pornographers, Los Lobos, Calexico, The Sadies, and Giant Sand.
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732.
Yellow House
by Grizzly Bear
September 5, 2006
This intricate second album for the Brooklyn-based band led by Edward Droste is their first for Warp Records.
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733.
American VI: Ain't No Grave
by Johnny Cash
February 23, 2010
The last recordings of the country/rock legend features songs from 2006's "American V: A Hundred Highways" recording sessions and was again produced by Rick Rubin.
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734.
II
by Espers
May 16, 2006
This is the appropriately-titled second release for the Philadelphia acid-folk group.
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735.
Little Hells
by Marissa Nadler
March 3, 2009
The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady.
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736.
What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)
by Trans Am
December 8, 2009
The three-disc set contains live recordings that span the 15-year career of the rock trio.
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737.
The Thousandfold Epicentre
by Devil's Blood
January 17, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the Dutch occult rock duo.
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738.
Elk-Lake Serenade
by Hayden
May 18, 2004
A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian).
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739.
Whoa, Nelly!
by Nelly Furtado
October 24, 2000
The debut album from Canadian/Portugese singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado is an ecelctic mix of musical styles.
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740.
BiRd-BrAiNs
by tUnE-yArDs
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
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741.
Youth & Young Manhood
by Kings of Leon
August 19, 2003
This is the debut full-length for the Nashville-based rock band consisting of three brothers (the sons of a preacher) and their cousin.
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742.
Man-Made
by Teenage Fanclub
June 7, 2005
The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.
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743.
No, You C'Mon
by Lambchop
February 17, 2004
Recorded at the same time and released on the same day, 'Aw, C'Mon' and 'No, You C'Mon' are actually intended as separate albums, rather than two parts of a double album. The Nashville String Machine lends strings to each.
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744.
Get Color
by HEALTH
September 8, 2009
This is the second album for the Los Angeles-based indie band.
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745.
Drum's Not Dead
by Liars
March 21, 2006
The third album for the now Berlin-based experimental trio includes a DVD with (count 'em!) three videos for each of the dozen songs on the CD.
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746.
Oh You're So Silent Jens
by Jens Lekman
November 22, 2005
This CD collects tracks from the Swedish artist's most recent EPs and singles.
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747.
Show Your Bones
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
March 28, 2006
The New York trio's short but highly anticipated sophomore set--which features a mellower, more polished sound--was produced by Squeak E Clean and mixed by Alan Moulder.
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748.
The Satanic Satanist
by Portugal. The Man
July 21, 2009
The rock quartet from Alaska, now based in Portland, Oregon, releases its fourth album.
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749.
The Alternative To Love
by Brendan Benson
March 22, 2005
Long championed by the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit singer-songwriter Brendan Benson follows his 2002 disc 'Lapalco' with this set co-produced by Tchad Blake.
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750.
Lungs
by Florence + the Machine
October 20, 2009
The debut album for the band led by Florence Welch was produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford and Steve Mackay.
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751.
Wild Hunt
by The Tallest Man on Earth
April 13, 2010
After his well-received debut album released by Swedish label Gravitation, Kristian Matsson returns with his follow-up on the US-based label Dead Oceans.
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752.
Resurgam
by Alias
August 26, 2008
The fifth album for the artist who most recently relocated from California back to his home state of Maine.
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753.
The Warning
by Hot Chip
June 13, 2006
The genre-mashing Londoners return with a quick follow-up to last year's debut 'Coming On Strong.'
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754.
Strict Joy
by The Swell Season
October 27, 2009
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova release their follow-up to the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film "Once."
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755.
Strange Geometry
by The Clientele
October 11, 2005
Brian O'Shaughnessy produced the atmospheric UK band's second studio album.
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756.
Autumn of the Seraphs
by Pinback
September 11, 2007
The San Diego indie rock band releases their fourth album.
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757.
Transparent Things
by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 23, 2007
As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.
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758.
Good Mourning
by Alkaline Trio
May 13, 2003
The Chicago-based emo band returns with their fourth full-length.
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759.
13
by Blur
March 23, 1999
Damon Albarn's breakup album (he split with his longtime girlfriend, Elastica's Justine Frischmann, prior to recording) was produced by William Orbit and features the singles "Tender" and "Coffee & TV" (although it failed to produce an American hit along the likes of the previous album's "Song 2").
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760.
The Reminder
by Feist
May 1, 2007
Canadian singer-songwriter (and Broken Social Scene member) Leslie Feist returns with her third album and major label debut. Jamie Lidell guests.
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761.
About A Boy [Soundtrack]
by Badly Drawn Boy
April 23, 2002
Instead of a real follow-up to "The Hour of Bewliderbeast" (look for that later in 2002), Damon Gough returns with the score to the film adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel. The 16 new tracks here are split between short instrumental pieces and full songs.
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762.
No Cities Left
by The Dears
October 12, 2004
They might sound Britpop (and at the very least, a bit like The Smiths), but this collective led by Murray Lightburn hails from Montreal, Canada. This is their second album and first U.S. release.
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763.
Logic Will Break Your Heart
by The Stills
October 21, 2003
The Montreal, Canada-based quartet (basically, 2003's version of Interpol) follows its acclaimed, 80s-influenced EP "Rememberese" with this debut full-length. "Still In Love Song" is the only song from that EP to reappear here.
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764.
The Trials Of Van Occupanther
by Midlake
July 25, 2006
This sophomore set finds the Texas five-piece utilizing a 1970's classic rock / soft rock sound.
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765.
Heroes & Thieves
by Vanessa Carlton
October 9, 2007
Vanessa Carlton's third album is her first on The Inc. label.
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766.
The Holy Pictures
by David Holmes
September 8, 2008
The latest album for the Irish musician who also contributed to a variety of film soundtracks, including "Ocean's Eleven" and its sequels.
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767.
The Black Parade
by My Chemical Romance
October 24, 2006
This highly-anticipated and highly-theatrical concept album follow's the New Jersey band's 2004 breakthrough hit 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.'
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768.
Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003
by Mogwai
February 22, 2005
This disc compiles tracks from all five sessions the band recorded for the BBC's John Peel and Steve Lemacq shows.
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769.
Supernature
by Goldfrapp
March 7, 2006
This is the third album for the British electronica duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.
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770.
Limbo, Panto
by Wild Beasts
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the indie rock quartet from Leeds.
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771.
DFA Remixes: Chapter 2
by The DFA
October 3, 2006
The duo's second remix compilation this year includes their take on tracks by Junior Senior, N.E.R.D., Nine Inch Nails, Goldfrapp and more.
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772.
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
by U2
November 23, 2004
The band's first new album since 2000, a more stripped-down, "classic U2" disc than previous efforts, was recorded chiefly with producer Steve Lillywhite, with Chris Thomas and Nellee Hooper also helming some tracks.
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773.
Birds Make Good Neighbors
by Rosebuds
September 13, 2005
The North Carolina husband-and-wife duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp return with a second album, produced by Brian Paulson.
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774.
Cinder
by Dirty Three
October 11, 2005
The trio's seventh studio album is its first to include vocals, which are provided by guests Chan Marshall (Cat Power) and Sally Timms (The Mekons).
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775.
Music For Imaginary Films
by Arling & Cameron
January 11, 2000
The Amsterdam duo follow their eclectic 1999 debut 'All-In' with the equally eclectic 'Music For Imaginary Films,' which is just that: tracks composed for a variety of movies which don't actually exist.
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776.
D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat
by Junior Senior
August 5, 2003
This party album from the Danish band Junior Senior has garnered attention throughout Europe with its mix of garage rock, pop and disco.
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777.
Is All Over... The Map
by Giant Sand
September 14, 2004
Howe Gelb is joined by producer John Parish and singers Vic Chesnutt and Patsy Jean on his latest Giant Sand offering.
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778.
Uh Huh Her
by PJ Harvey
June 8, 2004
On her seventh album, a sparser affair than her 2000 effort 'Stories From The City?,' PJ Harvey produced, mixed, and played all of the instruments herself (aside from drums, handled by Robert Ellis), with some additional production from Head.
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779.
The Eternal
by Sonic Youth
June 9, 2009
The double album from the punk legends was produced by John Agnello.
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780.
Hush Arbors
by Hush Arbors
October 21, 2008
Keith Wood and Leon Dufficy release their first album on the Ecstatic Peace label.
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781.
Time Being
by Ron Sexsmith
May 15, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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782.
Six Demon Bag
by Man Man
February 21, 2006
The newly reconfigured Philadelphia band, known mainly for their carnivalesque, acquired-taste sound and well-received live shows, return with a second LP.
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783.
Is A Woman
by Lambchop
February 19, 2002
Kurt Wagner & co. return for the band's sixth album, which is a more stripped-down affair than their previous effort, 'Nixon.'
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784.
Truelove's Gutter
by Richard Hawley
September 22, 2009
The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England.
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785.
The Hungry Saw
by Tindersticks
September 16, 2008
The seventh album for the English trio is its first in more than five years.
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786.
In Defense Of The Genre
by Say Anything
October 23, 2007
The two-disc album contains more than two dozen guests, including Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.
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787.
I Will Be
by Dum Dum Girls
March 30, 2010
The debut album for Dee Dee (aka Kristen Gundred) was recorded with the help of producer Richard Gottehrer.
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788.
Vs. Children
by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
April 7, 2009
This is the second release in 2009 for Owen Ashworth following last month's release of his compilation album, Advance Base Battery Life.
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789.
One Life Stand
by Hot Chip
February 9, 2010
The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.
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790.
Your Blues
by Destroyer
March 9, 2004
This is the sixth album for the Vancouver, Canada indie rock outfit led by Dan Bejar (also of the New Pornographers).
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791.
The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter
by Josh Ritter
August 21, 2007
It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.
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792.
Lovers
by The Sleepy Jackson
July 29, 2003
The Australian rockers, who have attracted attention in their homeland and in Europe with their early EPs, make their full-length debut with this LP.
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793.
Wincing The Night Away
by The Shins
January 23, 2007
The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.
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794.
@#%&*! Smilers
by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
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795.
Years Of Refusal
by Morrissey
February 17, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer was produced by the late Jerry Finn.
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796.
One Bedroom
by The Sea and Cake
January 21, 2003
The Chicago-based post-rockers return with their sixth album, their once frenetic pace of releasing albums slowed over recent years due to numerous side projects (solo albums for vocalist Sam Prekop and guitarist Archer Prewitt, and work in Tortoise, among other things, for drummer John McEntire). Included here is the band's cover of David Bowie's "Sound and Vision."
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797.
Electric Blue Watermelon
by North Mississippi Allstars
September 6, 2005
The eclectic southern blues-rockers return with an album produced by Jim Dickinson (father of band members Cody and Luther). Lucinda Williams guests.
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798.
Full Of Light And Full Of Fire
by The Mendoza Line
November 22, 2005
This is the topical seventh album for the indie rockers fronted by the recently married Shannon McArdle and Timothy Bracy.
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799.
Strawberry Jam
by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
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800.
Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters
by The Twilight Sad
April 3, 2007
This is the debut full-length for the Glasgow band fronted by James Graham.
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