Album Releases by Genre
301.
Carboniferous
by Zu
February 17, 2009
The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.
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302.
Blue Sky Noise
by Circa Survive
April 20, 2010
The rock quintet moves to Atlantic Records for its third album, which was produced by David Bottrill.
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303.
obZen
by Meshuggah
March 11, 2008
The Swedish metal band releases its sixth studio album.
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304.
Music Tapes for Clouds & Tornadoes
by The Music Tapes
August 19, 2008
Julian Koster used a variety of antique and unusual recorders to achieve his unique sounds.
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305.
Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow
by Jonathan Richman
October 9, 2001
Former Modern Lover Jonathan Richman has been recording steadily for over 25 years, although he recently gained some new adherents with his work on the "There's Something About Mary" soundtrack.
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306.
Florine [EP]
by Julianna Barwick
December 2, 2009
The second EP for the singer was inspired by music she heard in church.
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307.
Homesongs
by Adem
July 27, 2004
This is the solo debut for Adem Ilhan of the English electronica/post-rock band Fridge (whose lineup also includes Four Tet's Kieran Hebden). Unlike in Fridge (which is an instrumental outfit), Adem sings over these ten quiet, folksy tracks.
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308.
Morph The Cat
by Donald Fagen
March 14, 2006
This is the Steely Dan vocalist's first solo disc in over a dozen years.
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309.
23
by Blonde Redhead
April 10, 2007
This Alan Moulder-produced disc from the Kazu Makino-fronted band follows three years after 'Misery Is A Butterfly.'
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310.
Andorra
by Caribou
August 21, 2007
Previously known as Manitoba, Daniel Snaith returns with his latest album.
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311.
Come to Where I'm From
by Joseph Arthur
April 11, 2000
The second album from Ohio singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur, who was originally discovered and signed by Peter Gabriel.
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312.
A Boot And A Shoe
by Sam Phillips
April 27, 2004
Husband T Bone Burnett produced this latest effort for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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313.
Skyscraper National Park
by Hayden
March 12, 2002
Toronto-based singer/songwriter Hayden (Paul Hayden Desser) returns to his bedroom-recording indie-label roots, after two previous releases for Geffen.
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314.
Ice Cream Spiritual
by Ponytail
June 17, 2008
The third full-length for the quartet from Baltimore was produced by J Robbins.
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315.
Blood Mountain
by Mastodon
September 12, 2006
The Atlanta metal band's third album marks their major-label debut.
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316.
Teen Dream
by Beach House
January 26, 2010
The CD/DVD set features the first album on Sub Pop for the dream pop duo from Baltimore.
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317.
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by Sigur Rós
October 29, 2002
The very, very distinctive Icelandic band generated an enormous amount of positive press (and deservingly so) for their previous effort, 'Ágætis Byrjun,' which led to a major-label deal and this album, which, like each of its eight tracks, does not have a real title.
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318.
Option Paralysis
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
March 23, 2010
The fourth album for the rock band is its first on its Season of Mist label and with drummer Billy Rymer (Gil Sharone left to concentrate on his band Stolen Babies).
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319.
(a)spera
by Mirah
March 10, 2009
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon-based artist features Tara Jane O’Neill, Lori Goldston, and The Decemberists' Chris Funk as guest musicians.
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320.
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
by Arctic Monkeys
February 21, 2006
Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.
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321.
East Of Eden
by Taken by Trees
September 8, 2009
Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer.
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322.
American V: A Hundred Highways
by Johnny Cash
July 4, 2006
The fifth and final of Cash's sessions with producer Rick Rubin was recorded shortly before the singer's 2003 death. Included among two Cash originals are covers of songs by Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams, and more.
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323.
Untitled #23
by The Church
May 12, 2009
The popular Australian rock band releases its latest album on its own Unorthodox label.
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324.
Poses
by Rufus Wainwright
June 5, 2001
The follow-up to his 1998 self-titled debut (which gained the Canadian singer-songwriter "Best New Artist" honors from Rolling Stone), 'Poses' contains 12 new tracks from sessions with five different producers. He also has songs on the soundtracks for "Shrek" and "Moulin Rouge."
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325.
Mermaid Avenue Vol. II
by Billy Bragg & Wilco
May 30, 2000
Following 1998's successful collaboration Mermaid Avenue, Billy Bragg and Wilco have reunited to bring more of Woody Guthrie's unrecorded lyrics to life.
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326.
Pyramid Electric Co.
by Jason Molina
January 20, 2004
The Songs: Ohia leader offers seven new tracks on this completely solo release, the first he has recorded under his own name. It is the result of a single session in Omaha with engineer Mike Mogis (who worked with Molia on the 'Ghost Tropic' album).
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327.
The Mess We Made
by Matt Elliott
May 13, 2003
Recording under his own name for the first time rather than his usual Third Eye Foundation (definitely not to be confused with Third Eye Blind), Bristol, England's Matt Elliott returns with a dark, moody collection of lo-fi, sample-based electronica.
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328.
Watershed
by Opeth
June 3, 2008
The Swedish metal band's ninth album is the first with Martin Axenrot and Fredrik Akesson, who replaced Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren.
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329.
White Lunar
by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
September 22, 2009
A collection of scores Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have recorded for The Proposition (2005), The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (2007), The Road (2010), The Girls of Phnom Penh, and The English Surgeon as well as theatrical music for Woyzeck (2005) and Metamorphosis (2006).
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330.
Crack The Skye
by Mastodon
March 24, 2009
The fourth album from the Atlantia, Georgia rock band features songs about the murder of Rasputin.
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331.
The Week That Was
by The Week That Was
August 26, 2008
Peter Brewis wrote the songs as part of an imaginary crime thriller for his debut concept album.
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332.
Blacklisted
by Neko Case
August 20, 2002
Alt-country singer-songwriter Neko Case returns with her third solo album, after last appearing on the New Pornographers' acclaimed 'Mass Romantic" album. Here, the moody, cinematic music is provided by members of Calexico and Giant Sand.
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333.
Bright Yellow Bright Orange
by The Go-Betweens
February 18, 2003
After taking 12 years off prior to 2000's 'The Friends of Rachel Worth,' the legendary Australian indie-pop band is suddenly undergoing a bout of creativity as evidenced by yet another release this very same decade.
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334.
Internal Wrangler
by Clinic
September 18, 2001
This debut LP brought the much-hyped Liverpool band frequent comparisons to (and a tour with) Radiohead.
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335.
Red Devil Dawn
by Crooked Fingers
January 21, 2003
Crooked Fingers is a side project for Archers of Loaf frontman Eric Bachmann. This third album follows in the dark, drunken-blues/Americana tradition of the first two, which drew Bachmann comparisons to Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen, among others.
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336.
Read & Burn 02 [EP]
by Wire
October 1, 2002
This is the second in a series of self-released EPs from the newly-reborn band, following 'Read & Burn 01' which was released earlier in 2002.
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337.
Our Shadows Will Remain
by Joseph Arthur
October 12, 2004
The singer-songwriter recorded this fourth LP in New Orleans.
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338.
Broken Social Scene
by Broken Social Scene
October 4, 2005
K-OS, Jason Tate (The Weakerthans) and Murray Lightburn (The Dears) guest on the Canadian collective's follow-up to 'You Forgot It In People.'
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339.
Woman King [EP]
by Iron & Wine
February 22, 2005
Sam Beam's latest release is a 6-track EP recorded with Brian Deck.
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340.
Curse Your Branches
by David Bazan
September 1, 2009
This is the debut solo album for the former Pedro The Lion/Headphones singer-songwriter.
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341.
Mad for Sadness
by Arab Strap
July 4, 2000
This live recording features 10 tracks, mainly consisting of material from the band's first two albums.
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342.
Niño Rojo
by Devendra Banhart
September 21, 2004
Nino Rojo, the eccentric singer-songwriter's second release of 2004, was recorded during the same sessions that produced 'Rejoicing In The Hands.'
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343.
Stephen Malkmus
by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.
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344.
Dizzy Spells
by The Ex
April 24, 2001
The first album in three years for the Dutch collective. This 12-track set was produced by Steve Albini.
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345.
Demon Days
by Gorillaz
May 24, 2005
When the comic supergroup's 2001 debut sold an astounding 6 million copies worldwide, a sequel became necessary. Hence 'Demon Days.' Returning leader Damon Albarn (Blur) and new producer Danger Mouse are joined by guests Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays), Ike Turner, MF Doom, De La Soul and Dennis Hopper.
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346.
We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed
by Los Campesinos!
November 25, 2008
The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks.
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347.
Favourite Worst Nightmare
by Arctic Monkeys
April 24, 2007
The ultrahyped British rockers return with a quick successor to their Mercury Prize-winning 2006 debut.
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348.
Clash Battle Guilt Pride
by Polar Bear Club
September 13, 2011
The rock band's third album was produced by Brian McTernan.
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349.
You're A Woman, I'm A Machine
by Death from Above 1979
October 26, 2004
'You're A Woman' is the first album for the Canadian duo of vocalist/drummer Sebastien Grainger and bassist Jesse F. Keeler. It's a drum 'n' bass album in the literal sense of the term, as those are the only two instruments (aside from a very infrequent synthesizer) on the record.
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350.
The Monitor
by Titus Andronicus
March 9, 2010
The first full-length album on XL Recordings for the rock band from New Jersey was named after a warship that fought during the American Civil War.
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351.
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
by Phoenix
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the French rock band was produced with Philippe Zdar.
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352.
Dressy Bessy
by Dressy Bessy
August 26, 2003
This is the third studio album for the Denver-based indie pop band led by Tammy Ealom.
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353.
Stag
by Amy Ray
March 6, 2001
The solo debut from The Indigo Girls' Amy Ray is a bit of a departure from her band's folk sound, instead offering a harder, punk-rock edge. Joan Jett is among the guests appearing on the album.
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354.
Happiness
by Fridge
September 18, 2001
This is the fourth instrumental album (but first U.S. release) from London, England's Fridge, which features guitarist Kieran Hebden (who also records as Four Tet).
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355.
You Are Free
by Cat Power
February 18, 2003
Chan Marshall's first album of new material since 1998 was recorded in Los Angeles with Adam Kasper (Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam), who in turn brought in friends such as Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder.
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356.
The Rising
by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
July 30, 2002
The Boss' first studio album with the E Street Band since 1984's 'Born In The U.S.A.,' 'The Rising' contains 15 new Springsteen songs produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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357.
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
by Bill Callahan
April 14, 2009
Previously known as Smog, Bill Callahan releases only the second album under his real name.
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358.
Stay Awake [EP]
by Times New Viking
October 21, 2008
The 5-track EP follows the indie-rock band's first release, Rip It off, on the Matador Records label.
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359.
Do You Like Rock Music?
by British Sea Power
February 12, 2008
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Graham Sutton and the band.
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360.
A Small Turn Of Human Kindness
by Harvey Milk
May 18, 2010
The Athens, Georgia-based band releases its seventh full-length album.
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361.
A Vintage Burden
by Charalambides
May 30, 2006
The Texas psych-rockers led by husband-and-wife team Tom and Christina Carter return with this six-track follow-up to 2004's 'Joy Shapes.'
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362.
This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That
by Marnie Stern
October 7, 2008
The sophomore album for the New Yorker was produced by Zach Hill
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363.
The Great Destroyer
by Low
January 25, 2005
The trio's seventh album (their first for Sub Pop) features production work from Dave Fridmann and an atypically energetic sound.
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364.
Panda Park
by 90 Day Men
February 24, 2004
The third full-length for the Chicago-based art-rock four-piece was produced (like its predecessor) by John Congleton.
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365.
Lost Wisdom
by Mount Eerie
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the band led by Phil Elverum features Julie Doiron and Fred Squire.
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366.
OOOH! (Out Of Our Heads)
by Mekons
August 20, 2002
The Leeds, England band celebrate their 25th anniversary with this 11-track release that veers from country to punk.
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367.
Frozen Orange
by David Kilgour
August 24, 2004
This solo disc from the co-founder of New Zealand rockers The Clean includes backing by members of Lambchop.
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368.
I Am The Fun Blame Monster
by Menomena
June 20, 2003
The quirky, Portland, Ore.-based indie rock trio recorded this highly-regarded genre-twisting debut album with the aid of a homemade software program.
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369.
Public Domain: Songs From the Wild Land
by Dave Alvin
August 15, 2000
Former Blaster Dave Alvin offers an album of traditional American music (each song having passed into the public domain).
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370.
Essence
by Lucinda Williams
June 5, 2001
Although Lucinda Williams' recording career began in 1979, this is just her sixth full-length release, following 1998's well-received 'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.' 'Essence' features 11 new trackes penned by Williams and co-produced by Charlie Sexton and Bo Ramsey.
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371.
Vampire Weekend
by Vampire Weekend
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni.
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372.
The Seldom Seen Kid
by Elbow
April 22, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track.
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373.
White Fields And Open Devices
by Vessels
August 15, 2008
The quintet from Leeds releases its debut full-length album.
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374.
Health//Disco
by HEALTH
May 27, 2008
The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles.
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375.
Wild Mountain Nation
by Blitzen Trapper
June 12, 2007
The Portland-based indie band releases its third album.
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376.
Rough Travel For A Rare Thing [Live]
by Bill Callahan
March 23, 2010
The first live album for the artist previously known as Smog is only avaliable as a download or as two vinyl records. The 11 tracks were recorded in 2007 in Australia.
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377.
Fear of a Blank Planet
by Porcupine Tree
April 24, 2007
The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band.
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378.
The Ride
by Los Lobos
May 4, 2004
The Los Angeles band celebrates 30 years in the music business with this 12th studio recording, the first the band has self-produced. Guests include Café Tacuba, Dave Alvin, Tom Waits, Ruben Blades and Elvis Costello.
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379.
Mouthfuls
by Fruit Bats
April 8, 2003
Yet another experimental indie band to arise out of the Chicago scene, the Fruit Bats are the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Eric Johnson, who has played with Ugly Casanova, I Rowboat, and Califone. On this second Fruit Bats LP, he is joined by Gillian Lisee and producer Brian Deck.
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380.
The Coast Is Never Clear
by Beulah
September 11, 2001
San Francisco's Beulah, part of the Elephant 6 collective of indie-pop bands, returns with a follow-up to their well-received 1999 effort 'When Your Heartstrings Break.'
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381.
Transfiguration Of Vincent
by M. Ward
March 18, 2003
A former member of the San Luis Obispo, Calif. trio Rodriguez, singer-songwriter M. Ward gained a bit of a following while supporting Bright Eyes on tour in 2002, and has drawn comparisons to Giant Sand, Tom Waits, and Grandaddy. This is his third solo release.
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382.
Dilate
by Bardo Pond
April 24, 2001
Philly's psychedelic Bardo Pond offer up a 72-minute, ten-track disc. This is their fifth official release, and like its predecessors, it continues the tradition of using a drug reference in the title.
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383.
Writer's Block
by Peter Bjorn and John
February 6, 2007
This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.
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384.
King Of Jeans
by Pissed Jeans
August 18, 2009
The third album for the Pennsylvania hard rock band was produced by Alex Newport.
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385.
Sojourner
by Magnolia Electric Co.
August 7, 2007
Jason Molina releases four albums from four recordings sessions in a box set that includes a DVD, postcards, and a medallion.
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386.
Townes
by Steve Earle
May 12, 2009
Steve Earle covers songs by the late Townes Van Zandt for his latest album.
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387.
Silent Alarm
by Bloc Party
March 22, 2005
This multiculti London four-piece (making their full-length debut with 'Silent Alarm') has been heralded in seemingly every music magazine in the world as 2005's answer to Franz Ferdinand.
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388.
Love Songs For Patriots
by American Music Club
October 12, 2004
'Love Songs' is the first new studio album in ten years for a reunited Mark Eitzel & co.
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389.
De-Loused In The Comatorium
by The Mars Volta
June 24, 2003
'De-Loused' is the heavily anticipated debut LP from the group formed by former At The Drive-In members Cedric Bixler and Omar Rodriguez.
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390.
Maxi On [EP]
by Takako Minekawa
January 16, 2001
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391.
Doomsdayer's Holiday
by Grails
October 7, 2008
The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet.
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392.
Electric Version
by The New Pornographers
May 6, 2003
The Vancouver, Canada indie supergroup attempts to duplicate the success of 2000's 'Mass Romantic' with this sophomore release. Neko Case returns to handle vocal duties.
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393.
Point
by Cornelius
January 22, 2002
This is the second international release for Japanese producer/remixer/artist/recording star Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), following his 1998 breakthrough debut for Matador, 'Fantasma.' A bit less cut-and-paste than its predecessor, 'Point' still showcases a range of musical styles in its 11 tracks.
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394.
The Facts Of Life
by Black Box Recorder
March 20, 2001
You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have... the second album from the UK outfit featuring members of the Auteurs and Jesus and Mary Chain. The title track was a Top 20 hit in the UK.
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395.
Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones
by Cancer Bats
April 13, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Canadian punk rock band.
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396.
Secret South
by 16 Horsepower
September 12, 2000
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397.
The Stage Names
by Okkervil River
August 7, 2007
The fourth studio album from the Austin, Texas-based band mixes it up with the help of Jim Eno of Spoon.
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398.
At Night We Live
by Far
May 25, 2010
This is the first album in over 12 years for the Sacramento rock band who is cited as an influence by such bands as Thursday and Blink 182.
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399.
The Magic Position
by Patrick Wolf
May 1, 2007
Quirky, flamboyant, and young, English multi-instrumentalist Wolf makes his major-label debut with this third album of electro-folk-glam-rock. Marianne Faithfull guests.
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400.
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
by Bruce Springsteen
April 25, 2006
The Boss' first all-covers album contains 13 tracks associated with folkie Pete Seeger.
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