Album Releases by Genre
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Franz Ferdinand
by Franz Ferdinand
March 9, 2004
The most hyped band to come out of the UK in early 2004 is Glasgow, Scotland's Franz Ferdinand, an art-rock quartet who make their full-length debut with this self-titled release, the winner of the UK's coveted Mercury Music Prize in 2004.
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You Could Have It So Much Better
by Franz Ferdinand
October 4, 2005
The Scottish band's eagerly-awaited follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut is preceded by yet another insanely catchy single, "Do You Want To."
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Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
by Franz Ferdinand
January 27, 2009
The third album for the UK rock band was produced by Dan Carey.
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Blood
by Franz Ferdinand
June 2, 2009
The band's thrid album, "Tonight" is dub remixed by producer Dan Carey.
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Major General
by Franz Nicolay
January 13, 2009
The debut solo album for The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay.
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Couture, Couture, Couture
by Frausdots
September 28, 2004
This is the debut disc for the duo of Beachwood Sparks/Tyde member Brent Rademaker and vocalist Michelle Loiselle, featuring contributions from Mia Doi Todd and members of The Warlocks, Rooney and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
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Stuck On Nothing
by Free Energy
May 4, 2010
The debut full-length album for the Philadelphia band produced by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy shows influences of 1970's rock music.
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Inherit
by Free Kitten
May 20, 2008
This is the third album for the band led by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz.
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Rain On The City
by Freedy Johnston
January 12, 2010
The first album of new studio material in nine years for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard McLaurin.
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Weathervanes
by Freelance Whales
April 13, 2010
This is the debut album for the New York City indie quintet.
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Cope
by Freeland
June 9, 2009
Adam Freeland's second album under the name Freeland features Brody Dalle, Twiggy Ramirez, Joey Santiago, and Tommy Lee as guest artists.
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One Time Bells
by French Kicks
May 7, 2002
This is the debut full-length release for the New York art-rock four-piece, following a string of EPs.
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Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
May 4, 2004
This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
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Two Thousand
by French Kicks
July 18, 2006
Doug Boehm returns as producer for this ten-track set.
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Swimming
by French Kicks
May 20, 2008
The quartet from New York mixed and produced its own sophomore album.
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Silence Is Wild
by Frida Hyvonen
November 4, 2008
This is the second album to be released in the United States for the Swedish singer.
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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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The Sun
by Fridge
June 19, 2007
'Sun' is the first release in six years for the post-rock outfit whose members include Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Adem Ilhan.
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Friendly Fires
by Friendly Fires
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.
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The Midnight Organ Fight
by Frightened Rabbit
April 29, 2008
The British band's sophomore album was produced by Peter Katis.
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Liver! Lung! Fr!
by Frightened Rabbit
October 21, 2008
The live recording of the band's acoustic concert performance at The Captain's Restin Glasgow, on July 30, 2008.
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The Winter Of Mixed Drinks
by Frightened Rabbit
March 9, 2010
The third studio album for the Scottish indie band produced by Peter Katis is its first with new member Gordon Skene.
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Tears Of The Valedictorian
by Frog Eyes
May 1, 2007
This is the fourth full-length for the Canadian indie-rock band led by Carey Mercer (also of Swan Lake).
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Paul's Tomb: A Triumph
by Frog Eyes
April 27, 2010
The Canadian rock band led by Carey Mercer release its latest album on new label Dead Oceans.
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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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Spelled In Bones
by Fruit Bats
July 26, 2005
The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.
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Ruminant Band
by Fruit Bats
August 4, 2009
Eric Johnson returns to the indie rock band for its fourth album after having worked with The Shins and Vetiver.
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Street Horrrsing
by Fuck Buttons
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
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Tarot Sport
by Fuck Buttons
October 20, 2009
The second album for the rock duo from Bristol was produced by Andrew Weatherall.
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Chemistry Of Common Life
by Fucked Up
October 7, 2008
The second full-length album for the Canadian hard-rock band.
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Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009
by Fucked Up
January 26, 2010
The two-disc collection of the punk rock band's singles plus five unreleased tracks (demos, outakes, and session versions).
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The Argument
by Fugazi
October 16, 2001
Though Washington D.C. hard rockers Fugazi have been together for almost 15 years, this is just their eighth full-length release.
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Fugu1
by Fugu
September 4, 2001
French band Fugu mines the pop sounds of the Beach Boys and the Beatles, a la contemporaries Stereolab (who contribute to this album) and Apples In Stereo.
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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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Lightbulbs
by Fujiya & Miyagi
September 9, 2008
This is the third album from the English electronic quartet.
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Tales Don't Tell Themselves
by Funeral For A Friend
May 15, 2007
The Welsh band return with their third studio album produced by Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters).
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I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]
by Future Bible Heroes
July 18, 2000
A five-track EP from the band featuring Christopher Ewen and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson. Like all previous FBH releases, it features a mix of the song "Hopeless."
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Eternal Youth
by Future Bible Heroes
August 20, 2002
One of the many side projects of Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields, The 6ths), the Future Bible Heroes features lyrics by Merritt, low-fi electronic music by Christopher Ewen, and vocals by Claudia Gonson. This is their second LP.
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Travels With Myself And Another
by Future of the Left
June 23, 2009
This is the second album for the Welsh rock band.
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Fly Yellow Moon
by Fyfe Dangerfield
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .
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The Electric Mile
by G Love & Special Sauce
April 24, 2001
The first album from the Philly trio since 1999's Philadelphonic features guest appearances from Medeski Martin & Wood keyboardist John Medeski and Morphine drummer Billy Conway.
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Superhero Brother
by G Love & Special Sauce
June 24, 2008
The third album on Jack Johnson's Brushfire label for the Philadelphia trio.
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Ya-Ka-May
by Galactic
February 9, 2010
Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.
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Peel Sessions
by Galaxie 500
November 22, 2005
The first official release of the trio's two BBC radio sessions for John Peel (recorded in 1989 and 1990) includes covers of songs by the Sex Pistols and Jonathan Richman.
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Grey Britain
by Gallows
May 5, 2009
The second album for the British punk-rock band was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
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Saint Dymphna
by Gang Gang Dance
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band.
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Return The Gift
by Gang of Four
October 11, 2005
It's nearly impossible to read an indie music review these days without seeing the words "Gang Of Four" pop up, but that influential band hasn't been around to take advantage of its newfound fame. Until now, that is, as the reunited Gang (in its original lineup for the first time since 1981) returns with newly re-recorded versions of 14 of its classic songs.
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Beautifulgarbage
by Garbage
October 2, 2001
Another eclectic offering from Shirley Manson and Garbage, their third album and first since 1998.
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Bleed Like Me
by Garbage
April 12, 2005
'Bleed' marks Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's first Garbage album since 2001. Dave Grohl guests on one track.
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Absolute Garbage
by Garbage
July 24, 2007
A best-of collection from the band led by singer Shirley Manson.
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Gary Go
by Gary Go
September 15, 2009
This is the debut album for the British producer/singer-songwriter.
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Seconds
by Gary Higgins
September 29, 2009
This is the first album in over 30 years for the singer-songwriter.
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Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets
by Gary Jules
March 23, 2004
Available for several years on his own website, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gary Jules' second album finally got a major-label release in 2004 thanks to the unexpected success of one of its tracks--a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World"--that appeared on the Donnie Darko soundtrack.
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Pure
by Gary Numan
November 7, 2000
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Gavin DeGraw
by Gavin DeGraw
May 6, 2008
The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."
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Wanderlust
by Gavin Rossdale
June 3, 2008
The ex-Bush frontman returns with his first solo album produced by Bob Rock.
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Transmission
by Gay Dad
April 30, 2002
Now a three-piece, English glam-rockers Gay Dad return for their sophomore album, following 1999's Leisure Noise.
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Relayted
by Gayngs
May 11, 2010
The debut album for the indie supergroup led by Ryan Olson features musicians from such Minneapolis-area bands as Solid Gold, Megafaun, Rhymesayers, and Bon Iver.
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My Favorite Headache
by Geddy Lee
November 14, 2000
The solo debut from Rush bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee.
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Night On My Side
by Gemma Hayes
April 22, 2003
The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.
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Libertine
by Gene
August 6, 2002
Produced by Hugh Jones and Stephen Street, 'Libertine' is the fourth studio album for the Britpop band best known for all the Smiths comparisons it generated with its first few releases.
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Jet Black
by Gentleman Reg
February 24, 2009
The second release on Arts & Letters for the Canadian singer, who also appeared in John Cameron Mitchell's movie Shortbus.
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Brainwashed
by George Harrison
November 19, 2002
The late Beatle's final studio album was produced by Jeff Lynne with Harrison's son, Dhani.
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Hypnotic Underworld
by Ghost
February 3, 2004
The experimental/psychedelic Japanese collective returns with their first album in five years, with co-founder Taishi Takizawa re-joining the group as a member (in addition to continuing to serve as the band's producer).
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In Stormy Nights
by Ghost
January 23, 2007
The first release in three years for the Japanese psych-rockers contains just six tracks, including one that clocks in at nearly half an hour.
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Robotique Majestique
by Ghostland Observatory
March 4, 2008
The Austin, Texas group known more for its live performances releases its third album.
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Cover Magazine
by Giant Sand
March 19, 2002
As you may have guessed from the title, this is an album of covers by Howe Gelb, mainly recorded with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino. The ten studio tracks and three live performances include versions of Sonny Bono's "The Beat Goes On," Grandaddy's "Blue Marble Girl," and Black Sabbath's "Iron Man."
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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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proVISIONS
by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
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Feed The Animals
by Girl Talk
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, artist is made from samples from a diverse palette of artists, including Jay-Z, Britney Spears, The Velvet Underground, Roy Orbison, Megadeth, UGK, and The Cure.
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Album
by Girls
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the San Francisco-based duo of Christopher Owens and Chet White.
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You Can't Fight What You Can't See
by Girls Against Boys
May 14, 2002
Moving back to the indie leagues after one major-label release (1998's 'Freak*on*ica' for Geffen), the hard-rocking foursome return to form for the most part on these 11 tracks, retaining only a few techno touches from the experimentation of their previous effort.
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Out Of Control
by Girls Aloud
November 3, 2008
The fifth album for the British pop group debuted at number one on the British Album chart.
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Landing
by Githead
November 10, 2009
The fourth album for the rock band includes the Wire's Colin Newman, Scanner's Robin Rimbaud, and former members of Minimal Compact, Malka Spigel and Max Franken.
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A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)
by Glasvegas
December 1, 2008
The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days.
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Glasvegas
by Glasvegas
January 6, 2009
The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen.
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Mobile
by Glenn Kotche
March 7, 2006
The third solo recording for the drummer for Wilco and Loose Fur is an all-percussion affair, featuring eight original compositions.
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Come With Me If You Want to Live
by Goblin Cock
January 27, 2009
The California metal band started by Pinback's Rob Crow releases its second album.
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God Help The Girl
by God Help The Girl
June 23, 2009
The sountrack to Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch musical movie of the same name, which is scheduled to be filmed in 2010.
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Faceless
by Godsmack
April 8, 2003
The Boston-based punk-metal outfit returns with a third studio LP, produced by David Botrill (Tool).
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The Oracle
by Godsmack
May 4, 2010
The fifth studio album for the metal band is its first in nearly five years and its third release to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
September 12, 2000
The second proper album from the Canadian instrumentalists consists of four independent works(each 18-22 minutes long).... yes, that's 2 songs per CD.
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Yanqui U.X.O.
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
November 4, 2002
Slightly (and confusingly) changing their name to Godspeed You! Black Emperor for this outing, the Canadian instrumental band recorded these 5 tracks (clocking in at 75 minutes) with Steve Albini as a follow-up to their extremely well-received 2000 effort 'Lift Yr Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven.'
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Super Taranta!
by Gogol Bordello
July 10, 2007
The second album from Side One Dummy Records for the New York band who are influenced by gypsy music.
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Trans-Continental Hustle
by Gogol Bordello
April 27, 2010
Rick Rubin produced the gypsy-inspired band's debut for Columbia Records, which also includes Brazilan influences now.
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The Way Of All Flesh
by Gojira
October 14, 2008
The fourth album for the French metal band features Lamb of God's Randy Blythe as a guest vocalist on one track.
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Free Your Mind And Win A Pony
by Golden Animals
August 26, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Baltimore and Sweden.
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True Romance
by Golden Silvers
May 4, 2009
The debut album for the British indie rock trio.
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Another Fine Day
by Golden Smog
July 18, 2006
Members of the Jayhawks combine with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy and Big Star's Jody Stephens for the pseudo-supergroup's first release in eight years.
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Double Jointer
by Golden Triangle
March 2, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York-via-Memphis rock group releases its full-length debut produced by Chris Coady.
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Disconnection Notice
by Goldfinger
February 15, 2005
The veteran pop-punk outfit led by John Feldmann returns with a fifth studio disc.
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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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Head First
by Goldfrapp
March 23, 2010
The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."
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Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline
by Gomez
October 10, 2000
A 20-track compilation of B-sides, studio outtakes, and radio performances from the Mercury Music Prize-winning band.
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In Our Gun
by Gomez
April 23, 2002
The third studio album for the heralded British band features 13 new self-produced tracks.
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Split The Difference
by Gomez
May 18, 2004
The UK five-piece worked with producer Tchad Blake for this fourth LP.
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Out West
by Gomez
June 7, 2005
This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.
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How We Operate
by Gomez
May 2, 2006
The UK rockers' fifth studio album is their first to utilize an outside producer, Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters).
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A New Tide
by Gomez
March 31, 2009
The sixth album for the British indie-rock band was produced with Brian Deck.
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Gutterflower
by Goo Goo Dolls
April 9, 2002
Believe it or not, these guys have been around for over 15 years now, and this is their eighth release (and first since 1998's 'Dizzy Up The Girl').
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