Album Releases by Genre
1.
My Dusty Road
by Woody Guthrie
August 25, 2009
The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection.
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The Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972
by Neil Young
June 2, 2009
The eight-disc (or 10 if you buy the deluxe DVD set) box set from the singer-songwriter features previously released and unreleased works from 1963 to 1972.
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3.
Carrie & Lowell Live
by Sufjan Stevens
April 28, 2017
The live recording of the singer-songwriter's November 9, 2015 performance of his 2015 release at North Charleston Performing Arts Center in South Carolina.
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4.
Where Shall You Take Me
by Damien Jurado
March 18, 2003
The fifth full-length for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter returns with ten new mostly-acoustic tales about America's heartland, including live favorite "Texas to Ohio."
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5.
Rejoicing In The Hands
by Devendra Banhart
May 4, 2004
The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004.
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6.
From A Basement On The Hill
by Elliott Smith
October 19, 2004
The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003.
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7.
Stumble Into Grace
by Emmylou Harris
September 23, 2003
Still going strong at 57, the Grammy-winning artist offers 12 new tracks, with some A-list backing from the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Jill Cunniff, Jane Siberry, and Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
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8.
Children Running Through
by Patty Griffin
February 6, 2007
Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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9.
Seven Swans
by Sufjan Stevens
March 16, 2004
The indie singer-songwriter's fourth solo album, produced by Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith, follows on the heels of his critically-lauded 2003 effort 'Greetings From Michigan.'
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10.
I See The Sign
by Sam Amidon
April 13, 2010
The singer-songwriter worked with Nico Muhly on his album of traditional and untraditional songs reworked into folk music.
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11.
Chavez Ravine
by Ry Cooder
June 14, 2005
The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium.
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12.
The Drift
by Scott Walker
May 23, 2006
The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.'
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13.
Run To Ruin
by Nina Nastasia
June 3, 2003
Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.
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14.
Lookaftering
by Vashti Bunyan
October 25, 2005
Coming a full 35 years after her debut ('Just Another Diamond Day'), the British folk singer's second LP finds her backed by fans/followers such as Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom.
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15.
Silver Lake
by Vic Chesnutt
March 25, 2003
The unique singer-songwriter's 11th LP was produced by Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams).
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16.
The Evening Of My Best Day
by Rickie Lee Jones
October 7, 2003
'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell.
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17.
Black Cadillac
by Rosanne Cash
January 24, 2006
The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set.
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18.
Extraordinary Machine
by Fiona Apple
October 4, 2005
The singer-songwriter's third album finally sees the light of day after originally being shelved by her record label in 2003 and then leaked onto the Internet. This official 'Machine' is a newly-recorded version (with producer Mike Elizondo taking over for the original's Jon Brion), so if you've heard the leaked tracks, you haven't heard this. Let the comparisons begin!
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19.
Sweet Warrior
by Richard Thompson
May 29, 2007
The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals.
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20.
The Letting Go
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
September 19, 2006
Jim White and Paul Oldham are among the guests on prolific songwriter Will Oldham's latest Bonnie "Prince" Billy studio recording.
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21.
The Fine Art of Self-Destruction
by Jesse Malin
January 28, 2003
Frontman of New York-based glam-rockers D Generation throughtout the 1990s, singer-songwriter Jesse Malin enlisted pal Ryan Adams to produce and play on this solo debut, which quickly garnered plaudits from the UK music press upon its fall 2002 release.
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22.
Cobblestone Runway
by Ron Sexsmith
October 8, 2002
The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.
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23.
Don't Do Anything
by Sam Phillips
June 3, 2008
This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips.
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24.
Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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25.
Master And Everyone
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 28, 2003
Don't know Bonnie "Prince" Billy? You may know him better by his given name, Will Oldham, who recorded under his name as well as Palace Music throughout the 1990s. This is his third album under the Billy moniker, and features contributions from members of Lambchop.
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26.
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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27.
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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28.
Our Shadows Will Remain
by Joseph Arthur
October 12, 2004
The singer-songwriter recorded this fourth LP in New Orleans.
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29.
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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30.
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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31.
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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32.
True Love Cast Out All Evil
by Roky Erickson With Okkervil River
April 20, 2010
The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.
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33.
The Shadow Of An Empire
by Fionn Regan
February 8, 2010
The Irish singer-songwriter releases his follow-up to his 2006 Mercury Prize-nominated album "The End of History."
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34.
Aerial
by Kate Bush
November 8, 2005
This double-disc set is the influential singer-songwriter's first album in a dozen years.
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35.
So Runs The World Away
by Josh Ritter
May 4, 2010
The fifth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer.
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36.
Nuclear Daydream
by Joseph Arthur
September 19, 2006
The singer-songwriter's fifth studio album is the first for his new record label, Lonely Astronaut.
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37.
The Boxing Mirror
by Alejandro Escovedo
May 2, 2006
Escovedo's first solo disc since 2000 was produced by John Cale.
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38.
July Flame
by Laura Veirs
January 12, 2010
The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.
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39.
1972
by Josh Rouse
August 26, 2003
The fifth album from the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter is indeed influenced by the music of 1972 (the year Rouse was born).
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40.
Humming By The Flowered Vine
by Laura Cantrell
June 21, 2005
Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut.
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41.
Year Of Meteors
by Laura Veirs
August 23, 2005
This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter.
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42.
Wind In The Wires
by Patrick Wolf
March 15, 2005
The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop.
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43.
Begin To Hope
by Regina Spektor
June 13, 2006
The Russia-born, New York-based anti-folkie returns with a dozen new tracks produced by David Kahne (The Strokes).
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44.
The Greatest
by Cat Power
January 24, 2006
Despite the misleading title, 'The Greatest' is not a best-of collection, but rather is Chan Marshall's first album of original songs in three years. It was recorded in Memphis and finds the singer backed by some of that city's legendary session musicians.
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45.
Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever
by Nicolai Dunger
March 14, 2006
The Swedish singer-songwriter and former soccer player is backed by Mercury Rev on his latest release (which originally emerged in 2004 in Europe).
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46.
O
by Damien Rice
June 10, 2003
This full-length debut for the Irish singer/songwriter has moved beyond his home country (where it was a massive hit) to attract critical praise and strong sales worldwide. Mostly self-produced and recorded, the disc also comes in specially-designed packaging including text, artwork and photographs.
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47.
Monsters Of Folk
by Monsters Of Folk
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward.
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48.
Nashville
by Josh Rouse
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter follows his acclaimed effort '1972' with another album produced by Brad Jones. Don't be fooled by the title: it's not a country album, but rather, a farewell to the city Rouse has called home for the past decade (before moving to Spain).
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49.
The Animal Years
by Josh Ritter
April 11, 2006
Brian Deck (Modest Mouse) produced the Idaho singer-songwriter's fourth album and major-label debut.
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50.
Hold Time
by M. Ward
February 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel.
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51.
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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52.
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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53.
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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54.
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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55.
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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56.
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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57.
Get Away From Me
by Nellie McKay
February 10, 2004
London-born, 19-year-old jazz vocalist Nellie McKay makes her debut with this 2-disc set produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. Unlike contemporaries such as Norah Jones, McKay brings a darker edge and a sense of humor (and even a hint of hip hop) to her songs, all of which she wrote herself.
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58.
Time Being
by Ron Sexsmith
May 15, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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59.
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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60.
The Rocky Road
by Damien Dempsey
August 26, 2008
The singer/songwriter's latest album contains Irish folk songs produced by John Reynolds.
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61.
@#%&*! 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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62.
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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63.
Where The Humans Eat
by Willy Mason
October 12, 2004
The Martha's Vineyard native recorded this debut LP of intelligent, folky rock when he was 19.
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64.
The Calcination Of Scout Niblett
by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
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65.
Surprise
by Paul Simon
May 9, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first solo album in six years also marks his first collaboration with legendary producer and artist Brian Eno. (Finally, a worthy successor to Garfunkel!) Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock guest.
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66.
Home Before Dark
by Neil Diamond
May 6, 2008
After 40+ years in the business, Neil Diamond finally receives his first No. 1 record with this album produced by Rick Rubin.
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67.
Want Two
by Rufus Wainwright
November 16, 2004
The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.'
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68.
The True False Identity
by T-Bone Burnett
May 16, 2006
This is the veteran producer's first solo artist album in 14 years.
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69.
Better Oblivion Community Center
by Better Oblivion Community Center
January 24, 2019
The surprise release for the music project of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst features contributions from Carla Azar, Anna Butterss, Christian Lee Hutson, Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner as well as Dawes’ Wylie Gelber and Griffin Goldsmith.
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70.
Hunting My Dress
by Jesca Hoop
July 27, 2010
This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children.
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71.
Absent Friends
by The Divine Comedy
May 4, 2004
Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing.
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72.
Long Island Shores
by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
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73.
Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See
by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
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74.
Saltbreakers
by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
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75.
The Brag And Cuss
by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
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76.
Dressed Up For The Letdown
by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
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77.
Pretty Little Head
by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
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78.
Kids In The Street
by Justin Townes Earle
May 26, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis.
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79.
Comfort Of Strangers
by Beth Orton
February 7, 2006
Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
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80.
A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
January 12, 2010
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.
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81.
Springtime Can Kill You
by Jolie Holland
May 9, 2006
This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.
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82.
Two Way Monologue
by Sondre Lerche
March 9, 2004
21-year-old Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche returns with his second U.S. release.
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83.
Soul Journey
by Gillian Welch
June 3, 2003
The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album.
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84.
C'Mon Miracle
by Mirah
May 4, 2004
The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).
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85.
Ash Wednesday
by Elvis Perkins
February 20, 2007
The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks.
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86.
Idols Of Exile
by Jason Collett
February 7, 2006
Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew.
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87.
Tambourine
by Tift Merritt
August 24, 2004
George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire.
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88.
Balm In Gilead
by Rickie Lee Jones
November 3, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter features Allison Krauss, Ben Harper, Bill Frisell, Jon Brion, and Vic Chesnutt as guest artists.
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89.
Virginia Creeper
by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 24, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and occasional Gilmore Girls actor) formerly of the group Grant Lee Buffalo.
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90.
Same Old Man
by John Hiatt
May 27, 2008
John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs.
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91.
Blood From Stars
by Joe Henry
August 18, 2009
The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians.
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92.
The Outsider
by Rodney Crowell
August 16, 2005
The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm."
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93.
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul
by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
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94.
Dents And Shells
by Richard Buckner
October 12, 2004
The sixth album for the indie-folk singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Arizona with a cast of up to eight backing musicians.
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95.
Colour The Small One
by Sia
January 10, 2006
Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.
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96.
Why You Runnin' [EP]
by Lissie
November 10, 2009
The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.
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97.
Saint Bartlett
by Damien Jurado
May 25, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.
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98.
The Heat
by Jesse Malin
June 29, 2004
This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.
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99.
Suit Yourself
by Shelby Lynne
May 24, 2005
The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release.
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Watershed
by k.d. lang
February 5, 2008
K.D. Lang's latest album was produced entirely by herself.
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