Album Releases by Genre
101.
Together
by The New Pornographers
May 4, 2010
The latest album for The New Pornographers features guest appearances by Beirut's Zach Condon, Annie Clark, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and some members of The Dap-Kings.
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102.
Highly Evolved
by The Vines
July 16, 2002
2001 gave us The White Stripes and The Strokes; 2002 gives us The Hives and The Vines. This Australian four-piece outfit is the latest rock band to be hyped to stratospheric proportions (and an instant major-label contract) by the UK rock press, who compared the Vines to Nirvana (the band, not the concept). But although the Aussies did indeed get their start as a Nirvana cover band, there is a bit more to their debut album 'Highly Evolved' than Grunge, Part 2.
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103.
Tweekend
by The Crystal Method
July 31, 2001
This long-awaited follow-up to the Los Angeles alternative-electronica band's 1997 debut, 'Vegas,' features guest appearances from members of Rage Against The Machine and Stone Temple Pilots as well as Jon Brion.
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104.
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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105.
Rockin' The Suburbs
by Ben Folds
September 11, 2001
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds has ditched the other two members of his band (Ben Folds Five) for this 12-track solo album, on which he plays every instrument himself.
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106.
Labor Days
by Aesop Rock
September 18, 2001
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107.
Rings Around The World
by Super Furry Animals
March 19, 2002
This is the fifth album (and a return to English-lanugage songs) for the well-regarded Welsh indie band, now signed to a major label (Epic). It is the first album ever to be released simultaneously on DVD and CD (with the DVD containing a movie and a remix for each track on the album). Paul McCartney and John Cale have cameo appearances on the album.
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108.
Sonic Nurse
by Sonic Youth
June 8, 2004
The veteran New York band, again operating as a five-piece (with Jim O'Rourke still in the group), return with a successor to one of their best albums in recent memory, 2002's 'Murray Street.'
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109.
Veni Vidi Vicious
by The Hives
April 30, 2002
One of the first Next Big Things of 2002, Sweden's The Hives follow last year's media darlings The Strokes and The White Stripes in bringing the rock back to alternative rock. The only catch is that the band has been around for over a decade, with this particular album actually dating back to 2000, when it gained a limited U.S. release on a tiny Epitaph imprint. However, the Swedes were able to benefit from the rush to capitalize on the neo-garage/punk-rock movement by scoring a major label deal in early 2002 and a rerelease of this, their second full-length. (They've got The Strokes beat on length, though, managing to release an even shorter album, at just 27 minutes.)
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110.
Out Of The Vein
by Third Eye Blind
May 13, 2003
The third album for the radio-friendly San Francisco-based alt-rockers is almost a concept album about breaking up with Charlize Theron, which--lest you think the band was getting wacky all of a sudden--band leader Stephan Jenkins actually did do recently.
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111.
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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112.
No One's First, And You're Next
by Modest Mouse
August 4, 2009
Modest Mouse releases an album with tracks from the "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" and "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" recording sessions.
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113.
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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114.
God Bless The Go-Go's
by The Go-Go's
May 15, 2001
Believe it or not, this is indeed a brand-new album from L.A.'s Go-Go's -- their first in 17 years, to be exact. The original lineup (including Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin) is intact for this 13-track outing, produced by Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade (Hole, Radiohead). Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is featured on the first single, "Unforgiven."
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115.
Bubblegum
by Mark Lanegan Band
August 10, 2004
The former Screaming Trees member and Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator returns with his sixth solo album, credited to the Mark Lanegan Band. Guests include Ween, PJ Harvey, Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri and Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan.
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116.
Real Emotional Trash
by Stephen Malkmus
March 4, 2008
The former Pavement singer returns with his latest album with the Jicks.
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117.
Room Noises
by Eisley
February 8, 2005
This is the debut album for the Texas teenage home-schooled Christian indie-rock band made up of three DuPree sisters, one DuPree brother, and the other guy, who already have two EPs and a tour supporting Coldplay under their belts.
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118.
It's a Wonderful Life
by Sparklehorse
August 28, 2001
This is the third album for Mark Linkous and Sparklehorse.
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119.
Road To Rouen
by Supergrass
September 27, 2005
This is album nubmer five for the UK rockers led by Gaz Coombes.
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120.
Everything, Everything
by Underworld
September 12, 2000
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121.
In The Absence Of Truth
by Isis
October 31, 2006
This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.
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122.
It's All In Your Head
by Eve 6
July 22, 2003
This is the third album for the Los Angeles alt-rock trio led by singer Max Collins (who lately is best known for an indecent exposure incident in a Pittsburgh hotel lobby).
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123.
Siberia
by Echo & the Bunnymen
September 20, 2005
The Ian McCulloch-led band are re-teamed with producer Hugh Jones (1981's 'Heaven Up Here') on this next step of their reunion.
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124.
Under Great White Northern Lights [Live]
by The White Stripes
March 16, 2010
The live album features recording from the duo's summer tour of Canada in 2007 which was also filmed for a documentary of the same name.
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125.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
April 3, 2001
The major-label debut from the British-influenced rockers from Los Angeles.
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126.
White Pepper
by Ween
May 2, 2000
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127.
The Power To Believe
by King Crimson
March 4, 2003
The veteran prog-rock outfit led by guitarist Robert Fripp returns with their first full album of new material in thee years.
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128.
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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129.
Quarantine The Past
by Pavement
March 9, 2010
With the band reunited and touring in 2010, here comes a 23-tracks greatest-hits compilation chosen by the band members.
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130.
Ima Robot
by Ima Robot
September 16, 2003
The roster of this Los Angeles outfit (who make their debut with this self-titled release) includes members of Beck's touring band (Medal-Johnsen and Joey Waronker).
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131.
The Hour of Bewilderbeast
by Badly Drawn Boy
October 3, 2000
The debut full-length album from Damon Gough (who records under the Badly Drawn Boy name) earned Britain's Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2000.
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132.
Life On Other Planets
by Supergrass
February 11, 2003
The fun-loving Britpop outfit, popular in the U.K. but unsuccessful to date in the U.S., returns with its fourth LP.
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133.
Super Extra Gravity
by The Cardigans
September 19, 2006
The veteran Swedish band's sixth studio album was finally released in the U.S. in September 2006, nearly one year after it first surfaced in Europe.
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134.
Complete B-Sides
by The Pixies
February 13, 2001
The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."
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135.
Bluefinger
by Black Francis
September 11, 2007
After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album.
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136.
The Remote Part
by Idlewild
March 25, 2003
The third album for the Scottish rockers is already a big hit with UK music fans, helped by the success of lead single "You Held the World in Your Arms."
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137.
The Process Of Belief
by Bad Religion
January 22, 2002
These 14 new tracks from the Los Angeles punk band mark the 20th anniversary of the group's first LP.
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138.
Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude
by Everclear
November 21, 2000
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139.
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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140.
Trees Outside The Academy
by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
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141.
Sirens of the Ditch
by Jason Isbell
July 10, 2007
Jason Isbell's first solo album since he left the Drive By Truckers.
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142.
In The Maybe World
by Lisa Germano
July 18, 2006
Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.
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143.
Frantic
by Bryan Ferry
May 21, 2002
Fresh off the Roxy Music reunion tour, Bryan Ferry resumes his solo career with this 13-track effort, a mix of Ferry originals and covers (including two Dylan tracks). Ferry has actually been working on this album for parts of the last eight (!) years, and it includes contributions from former Roxy Music partner/nemesis Brian Eno, the Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, and Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood.
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144.
The Golden Hour
by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
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145.
Elvis Perkins In Dearland
by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
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146.
Evil Heat
by Primal Scream
November 26, 2002
Bobby Gillespie and co. follow 2000's widely acclaimed 'XTRMNTR' with a similar blend of Stooges-style rock and electronica, thanks to the production work of semi-official Primal Scream member Kevin Shields (formerly of My Bloody Valentine) and Andy Weatherall. Tracks include first single "Miss Lucifer," "City," a remake of a Gillespie-sung track on David Holmes' most recent album, and "Some Velvet Morning," sung as a duet with supermodel Kate Moss.
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147.
Wasp Star (Apple Venus, Pt. 2)
by XTC
May 23, 2000
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148.
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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149.
Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose
by The Cooper Temple Clause
February 24, 2004
This is the second album for the Reading, England rock band.
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150.
Provisions, Fiction and Gear
by Moth
April 9, 2002
This is the Cincinnati, Ohio band's major label debut.
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151.
The Menace
by Elastica
August 22, 2000
The long-awaited follow-up to the band's 1995 eponymous debut features a guest contribution from The Fall's Mark E. Smith and a cover of Trio's 'Da Da Da.'
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152.
The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
by The Jesus and Mary Chain
September 30, 2008
The four-disc collection of B-sides and rare recordings from the Scottish band.
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153.
After Everything Now This
by The Church
February 5, 2002
Over two years in the making, 'After Everything' is the twelfth album from the Australian band, still best known for their 1988 hit "Under The Milky Way."
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154.
Make Sure They See My Face
by Kenna
October 16, 2007
Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.
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155.
Warm Slime
by Thee Oh Sees
May 11, 2010
The latest album by California noise rock band Thee Oh Sees led by John Dwyer was recorded in Sacramento and features a 14-minute song.
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156.
Up At The Lake
by The Charlatans UK
May 17, 2004
The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'
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157.
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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158.
Plastic Beach
by Gorillaz
March 9, 2010
The third album for Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett animated group features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Kano, Mos Def, De La Soul, Gruff Rhys, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Fall's Mark E. Smith, Little Dragon, Lou Reed, Bobby Womack, The Clash's Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon.
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159.
Hot Fuss
by The Killers
June 15, 2004
'Hot Fuss' marks the debut for the Las Vegas-based garage rockers led by 22-year old vocalist/songwriter Brandon Flowers.
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160.
Hypnotize
by System Of A Down
November 22, 2005
Co-produced by Rick Rubin, this 12-song disc was recorded during the same sessions as 'Mesmerize,' and is intended to be heard with that earlier 2005 disc as one complete set.
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161.
This Is Happening
by LCD Soundsystem
May 18, 2010
The third album for the dance-rock band is reportedly James Murphy's last as LCD Soundsystem.
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162.
Brothers
by The Black Keys
May 18, 2010
The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.
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163.
Lullabies To Paralyze
by Queens of the Stone Age
March 22, 2005
Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
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164.
Hopes And Fears
by Keane
May 25, 2004
Yes, you'll see the word "Coldplay" in nearly every review for this debut disc, but the UK trio stand out from the crowd with their unconventional lineup of vocals, drums, and piano.
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165.
Guero
by Beck
March 29, 2005
This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.
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166.
Audioslave
by Audioslave
November 19, 2002
After frontman Zack de la Rocha left Rage Against the Machine in 2000, the remaining members of that Los Angeles band enlisted former Soundgarden leader Chris Cornell, and together they formed Audioslave. This is their debut release.
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167.
Abnormally Attracted To Sin
by Tori Amos
May 19, 2009
The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records.
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168.
Strange Little Girls
by Tori Amos
September 18, 2001
Yes, it is a covers album, but with a bit of a twist: all the songs were originally written and performed by men, and Amos has reinterpreted them from a woman's standpoint. This eclectic collection (12 tracks in all) includes versions of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence," Eminem's "97' Bonnie and Clyde," 10cc's "I'm Not In Love," Neil Young's "Heart Of Gold," Slayer's "Raining Blood," and the Boomtown Rats' "I Don't Like Mondays."
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169.
Bleach: Deluxe Edition
by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the grunge band is remastered and reissued with a 1990 live recording of a concert at Portland, Oregon's Pine Street Theatre.
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170.
Take off Your Pants & Jacket
by blink-182
June 12, 2001
This is the follow-up to 1999's 'Enema Of The State.' If you like them, then don't worry--they haven't grown up. If you don't like them, well... they haven't grown up.
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171.
Untouchables
by Korn
June 11, 2002
The California alt-metal outfit finally returns with a successor to the smash hit 1999 album 'Issues.'
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172.
Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea
by PJ Harvey
October 24, 2000
PJ Harvey's fifth, and possibly best, album sees her venturing away from the electronic experimentation of 1998's 'Is This Desire?' and returning to the purer rock sound prevalent on her early releases. Radiohead's Thom Yorke guests on the duet "This Mess We're In." Winner of the 2001 Mercury Music Prize.
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173.
Midwinter Graces
by Tori Amos
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter is 12 tracks (14 on the deluxe edition or 15 with the iTunes bonus track) of traditional and original holiday songs.
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174.
Figure 8
by Elliott Smith
April 18, 2000
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175.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
by The Good, the Bad & the Queen
January 23, 2007
Danger Mouse produced this first album for the new collaboration between Damon Albarn (Blur,Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash), Tony Allen (Africa 70 / Fela Kuti) and Simon Tong (The Verve).
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176.
Only Revolutions
by Biffy Clyro
November 9, 2009
The fifth studio album for the Scottish rock trio was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
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177.
XTRMNTR
by Primal Scream
May 2, 2000
Bobby Gillespie & co. expand on the harder-edged punk/electronica sound of their previous effort, 'Vanishing Point,' with their most violent effort to date, earning rave reviews in the process and perhaps matching the success of their classic 'Screamadelica.' Contributors here include David Holmes, Bernard Sumner, Kevin Shields and the Chemical Brothers.
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178.
Tyrannosaurus Hives
by The Hives
July 20, 2004
The Swedish garage-rockers return with their third full-length disc.
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179.
Start Something
by Lostprophets
February 3, 2004
This is the second album for the nu-metal band out of Wales.
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180.
The Flying Club Cup
by Beirut
October 9, 2007
The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon.
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181.
In Love And Death
by The Used
September 28, 2004
This is the third album for the Utah emo-rockers.
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182.
MACHINA/the machines of God
by The Smashing Pumpkins
February 29, 2000
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183.
The Invisible Band
by Travis
June 12, 2001
The follow-up to 2000's hit 'The Man Who,' 'Invisible Band' contains similar-sounding guitar pop from the Scottish rockers. The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, who worked with Radiohead on 'Kid A' and 'OK Computer.'
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184.
The Last Broadcast
by Doves
June 4, 2002
The Manchester, England band reunites with producer Steve Osborne for their sophomore album, following 2000's 'Lost Souls,' which launched them into stardom in both the U.S. and U.K. "There Goes the Fear" is the lead single.
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185.
Farm
by Dinosaur Jr.
June 23, 2009
The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label.
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186.
Comfort Eagle
by Cake
July 24, 2001
This is the fourth album for the Sacramento-based alternative rockers best known for their hits "Never There" and "The Distance."
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187.
Beyond
by Dinosaur Jr.
May 1, 2007
'Beyond' is the alt-rock band's first album with its original lineup--including J. Mascis and Lou Barlow--since 1988.
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188.
Good Mourning
by Alkaline Trio
May 13, 2003
The Chicago-based emo band returns with their fourth full-length.
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189.
Midnight Boom
by The Kills
March 18, 2008
The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.
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190.
Cast Of Thousands
by Elbow
January 27, 2004
The Manchester band follow their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut 'Asleep In The Back' with this ambitious 11-track sophomore disc.
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191.
Rancid [2000]
by Rancid
August 1, 2000
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192.
Beat The Devil's Tattoo
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
March 9, 2010
With new drummer Leah Shapiro (who replaced Nick Jago), the rock band from San Francisco works to mix its rock side with the country/acoustic sound it revealed in 2005's Howl.
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193.
Ellipse
by Imogen Heap
August 25, 2009
This is the third solo album for the British singer-songwriter.
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194.
Hurricane
by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
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195.
Gold
by Ryan Adams
September 25, 2001
'Gold' is the second solo release for former Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams, and garnered a good deal of attention for the singer-songwriter in 2001.
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196.
Up
by Peter Gabriel
September 24, 2002
Yup... Up's two-letter name signifies that this is indeed a brand-new Peter Gabriel studio recording, his first since 1992's 'Us.' The music goes in a now-typical multi-cultural direction, with input from gospel singers The Blind Boys of Alabama and the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
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197.
And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
by Yo La Tengo
February 22, 2000
Aside from the noisy "Cherry Chapstick," the tracks on And Then Nothing showcase a mellower sound for the Hoboken, NJ three-piece, which disappointed some long-time fans but certainly won over critics.
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198.
Quebec
by Ween
August 5, 2003
The eighth studio album for Gene and Dean Ween is their strangest (and definitely most eclectic) in quite some time. (And many Ween fans will probably see that as a good thing.)
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199.
New Again
by Taking Back Sunday
June 2, 2009
The fourth album for the rock band is the first with its new guitarist, Matthew Fazzi (Fred Mascherino left to pursue a solo career.)
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200.
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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