Album Releases by Genre
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1001.
Sigh No More
by Mumford & Sons
February 16, 2010
Produced by Markus Dravs, the debut album for the folk rock quartet went platinum in the UK.
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1002.
At War With The Mystics
by The Flaming Lips
April 4, 2006
Dave Fridmann returns as producer for the ever-weird, Wayne Coyne-led band's first release in four years.
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1003.
Rehearsing My Choir
by The Fiery Furnaces
October 25, 2005
Siblings Matt and Eleanor Friedberger are joined by their 83-year-old grandmother (!) on their latest eclectic release.
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1004.
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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1005.
An End Has A Start
by Editors
July 17, 2007
The Birmingham, England group tries to escape the sophmore slump and comparisons to other bands with their second album.
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1006.
Employment
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 15, 2005
Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.
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1007.
Antidotes
by Foals
April 8, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Oxford, England-based band.
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1008.
69 Love Songs
by Magnetic Fields
September 7, 1999
The title says it all. This 3-disc set indeed contains 69 love songs, all penned by Stephin Merritt (whose other projects include The 6ths, Future Bible Heroes, and the Gothic Archies). The Magnetic Fields have evolved into a real "band," including keyboardist Claudia Gonson (also Merritt's manager) and multi-instrumentalist John Woo, and Merritt alternates on vocals with Gonson and additional singers. Despite the almost encyclopedic variety of styles and huge volume of songs, there is surprisingly little filler here.
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1009.
Howl
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
August 23, 2005
A radical departure from previous efforts, the band's third album adds a lot of acoustic guitars and other Americana and blues elements into the mix.
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1010.
Her Majesty The Decemberists
by The Decemberists
September 9, 2003
This is the second album for the Portland, Ore.-based indie five-piece led by Colin Meloy.
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1011.
Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?
by The Unicorns
October 21, 2003
This is the second album for the lo-fi indie-pop trio based in Montreal, Canada.
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1012.
Up From Below
by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
July 14, 2009
This is the debut album for the 11-piece indie rock band led by Alex Ebert.
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1013.
Dark Night Of The Soul
by Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse
July 13, 2010
Originally, the album was to be released with a book of photographs by director David Lynch and vocals by such artists as The Flaming Lips, Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, Jason Lytle, the Strokes' Julian Casablancas, Frank Black, Iggy Pop, the Shins' James Mercer, Suzanne Vega, Vic Chestnut, The Cardigans' Nina Persson, and David Lynch.
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![Is Is [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/40f546942a29a608fd80045fbce0e8ce-98.jpg)
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1014.
Is Is [EP]
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 24, 2007
The New York band releases its latest EP, written during the Fever To Tell tour.
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1015.
I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose
by Bombay Bicycle Club
July 6, 2009
The debut album for the British rock quartet was produced by Jim Abbiss.
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1016.
Our Earthly Pleasures
by Maxïmo Park
May 8, 2007
Gil Norton produced this second album for the Paul Smith-fronted UK rock outfit, who debuted in 2005 with the Mercury Music Prize-nominated 'A Certain Trigger.'
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1017.
Elevator
by Hot Hot Heat
April 5, 2005
Dave Sardy produced this sophomore album for the Canadian band, whose lineup now includes guitarist Luke Paquin (replacing Dante DeCaro).
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1018.
Strange House
by The Horrors
May 15, 2007
Alan Moulder and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the producers on the UK goth-punk band's debut LP.
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1019.
The Weight Is A Gift
by Nada Surf
September 13, 2005
Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'
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1020.
13 & God
by 13 & God
May 3, 2005
13+God is a collaboration between German rocktronica outfit The Notwist and American indie-rappers Themselves. Also guesting are members of Ms. John Soda, Lali Puna, and cLOUDDEAD; basically, if they're on Morr Music or Anticon, you'll find them here.
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1021.
The Five Ghosts
by Stars
June 22, 2010
The Canadian indie rock band's first album on Soft Revolution was produced by Tom McFall.
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1022.
The Else
by They Might Be Giants
July 10, 2007
They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.
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1023.
Watch Me Fall
by Jay Reatard
August 18, 2009
The Tennessee-born artist releases his latest solo album on the Matador label.
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1024.
Love Hate And Then There's You
by The Von Bondies
February 3, 2009
The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.
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1025.
It's All Around You
by Tortoise
April 6, 2004
The Chicago post-rock instrumentalists add vocals (courtesy of Kelly Hogan) into the mix for the first time on this, their fifth LP.
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1026.
Women As Lovers
by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
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1027.
Phantom Punch
by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
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1028.
Rascalize
by The Rascals
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the trio from England features Miles Kane, who worked with the Arctic Monkey's' Alex Turner to form The Last Shadow Puppets.
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1029.
Lynn Teeter Flower
by Maria Taylor
March 6, 2007
The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.
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1030.
Avatar
by Comets On Fire
August 8, 2006
This seven-song follow-up to 2004's 'Blue Cathedral' adds a bit more melody and cleaner sound to the band's usual noise assault.
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1031.
Future Women
by The M's
February 21, 2006
This is the second disc for the Chicago four-piece fronted by Josh Chicoine.
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1032.
Blue Lights On The Runway
by Bell X1
March 3, 2009
This is the Irish band's first album without Brian Crosby, who left to pursue other projects.
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1033.
Horses In The Sky
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
April 5, 2005
This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
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1034.
Taiga
by OOIOO
September 12, 2006
The all-female Japanese experimental rock outfit led by The Boredoms' Yoshimi P-We returns with a fifth album.
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1035.
From A Compound Eye
by Robert Pollard
January 24, 2006
The first post-GBV solo outing for the prolific Pollard was produced by Todd Tobias.
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1036.
With A Cape And A Cane
by The Joggers
September 27, 2005
This is the second album for the Portland, Ore. indie rockers.
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1037.
Something For All Of Us...
by Brendan Canning
July 22, 2008
Broken Social Scene cofounder Brendan Canning releases his first solo album as a part of the "Broken Social Scene Presents" series.
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1038.
Holopaw
by Holopaw
January 21, 2003
This Gainesville, Fla.-based five-piece band, which mixes indie rock and alt-country with a bit of electronica, features John Orth, who also appeared on the 2002 release by the Modest Mouse side project Ugly Casanova. Brian Deck produces.
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1039.
Workout Holiday
by White Denim
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the Austin, Texas, trio features songs from both of their EPs.
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1040.
There's No 666 In Outer Space
by Hella
January 30, 2007
The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.
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1041.
Derdang Derdang
by Archie Bronson Outfit
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the British garage rockers.
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1042.
See You In Magic
by The Night Marchers
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.
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1043.
22-20s
by 22-20s
April 19, 2005
Brendan Lynch produced this debut for the English blues-rock band, who are named after a Skip James song.
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1044.
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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1045.
"Pussy Cats" Starring The Walkmen
by The Walkmen
October 24, 2006
The indie rockers' second release of 2006 is a song-for-song recreation of Harry Nilsson's alcohol-fueled, John Lennon-produced, 1974 album.
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1046.
Headphones
by Headphones
May 10, 2005
This new side project for Pedro The Lion's David Bazan finds that group's guitars replaced with synthesizers.
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1047.
To Find Me Gone
by Vetiver
May 23, 2006
Devendra Banhart guests on the second full-length for the folk-rock band led by Andy Cabic.
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1048.
Such Fun
by Annuals
October 7, 2008
The sophomore album for the North Carolina indie rock band was produced with Jacquire King.
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1049.
Plans
by Death Cab for Cutie
August 30, 2005
The Ben Gibbard-led group makes its major-label debut with this 11-song disc, produced by band member Chris Walla.
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1050.
Cassadaga
by Bright Eyes
April 10, 2007
Conor Oberst & co. branch out into country and orchestral pop on their latest 13-track set, which finds them joined by guests Gillian Welch, Janet Weiss, and M. Ward.
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1051.
Narrow Stairs
by Death Cab for Cutie
May 13, 2008
The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.
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1052.
Stay Positive
by The Hold Steady
July 15, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn, New York, indie rock quintet.
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1053.
Welcome Interstate Managers
by Fountains of Wayne
June 10, 2003
The New York-based indie-pop band, led by Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood, returns with a long-awaited third LP.
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1054.
Digital Ash In A Digital Urn
by Bright Eyes
January 25, 2005
The more experimental of Conor Oberst's two releases in January 2005 is the electronic-flavored 'Digital Ash,' which includes some help from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Nick Zinner and the Postal Service's Jimmy Tamborello.
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1055.
The Loon
by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 4, 2006
The Minneapolis band's debut full-length has drawn comparisons to Pavement.
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1056.
Last Exit
by Junior Boys
September 21, 2004
This is the first full-length release from the hard-to-pin down Canadian synth-pop trio led by Jeremy Greenspan.
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1057.
Konk
by The Kooks
April 15, 2008
The sophomore album was produced by Tony Hoffer. The British band recently lost its bassist Max Rafferty, who quit earlier this year.
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1058.
Dark Days/Light Years
by Super Furry Animals
April 21, 2009
The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'
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1059.
Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel
by Atlas Sound
February 19, 2008
The debut solo album from the lead singer of Deerhunter.
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1060.
The Secret Migration
by Mercury Rev
May 17, 2005
The psychedelic indie rockers, led by returning core trio of vocalist Jonathan Donahue, guitarist Grasshopper and drummer Jeff Mercel, return with a less-orchestral follow up to 2001's 'All Is Dream.' Longtime collaborator David Fridmann co-produced.
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1061.
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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1062.
Comfort Of Strangers
by Beth Orton
February 7, 2006
Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
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1063.
Tales From Turnpike House
by Saint Etienne
January 24, 2006
Sarah Cracknell & co.'s latest is a concept album about the residents of a London high rise.
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1064.
Garden Ruin
by Calexico
April 11, 2006
Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam).
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1065.
It's A Bit Complicated
by Art Brut
June 19, 2007
This is the second album for the tongue-in-cheek English band fronted by Eddie Argos.
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1066.
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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1067.
LP3
by Ratatat
July 8, 2008
This is the third album for the Brooklyn, New York duo.
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![March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/4493c02f359db76348695882d6a9e506-98.jpg)
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1068.
March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]
by Beirut
February 17, 2009
The first of the double EP set, March of the Zapotec, features Mexican music influences, whereas the second, Holland, includes songs made by Zach Condon under the name Realpeople.
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1069.
Asleep At Heaven's Gate
by Rogue Wave
September 18, 2007
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1070.
You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into
by Does It Offend You, Yeah?
April 15, 2008
This is the debut album for the electronic rock quartet from Reading, England.
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1071.
Porcelain
by Sparta
July 13, 2004
The El Paso, Texas four-piece (featuring those members of At The Drive-In who didn't join the Mars Volta) return with a second full-length, produced by Mike Major.
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1072.
Together We're Heavy
by The Polyphonic Spree
July 13, 2004
Although the Dallas-based robe-wearing collective (who number close to 30) recorded their buzz-generating debut in just two days, this sophomore effort is the result of a full year in the studio. (Presumably, it's a very large studio.) Eric Feldman (Sparklehorse) and The Speekers produced.
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1073.
Widow City
by The Fiery Furnaces
October 9, 2007
Thrill Jockey releases the New York duo's sixth album.
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1074.
Switzerland
by Electric Six
September 12, 2006
The Detroit party-rockers return with a third album.
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1075.
Face Control
by Handsome Furs
March 10, 2009
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1076.
Body Of Song
by Bob Mould
July 26, 2005
The latest solo recording from former Hüsker Dü and Sugar leader Mould echoes back to those bands as well as the various stages of his solo career. His backing band includes Sugar's David Barbe and Fugazi's Brendan Canty.
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1077.
We All Belong
by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
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1078.
The Beautiful Lie
by Ed Harcourt
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth solo album from the prolific English singer-songwriter.
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1079.
Surrounded By Silence
by Prefuse 73
March 22, 2005
Scott Herren's latest Prefuse 73 album features about as many guest appearances as you can fit on a single compact disc, including contributions from The Books, El-P, Ghostface, Aesop Rock, Broadcast, RZA, Beans and Café Tacuba.
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1080.
Human The Death Dance
by Sage Francis
May 8, 2007
The underground rapper/poet returns with his second album for Epitaph, joined by guests Buck 65, Jolie Holland and Mark Isham.
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1081.
Cuts Across The Land
by The Duke Spirit
March 7, 2006
The UK rockers (making their full-length debut with this Flood- and Simon Raymonde-produced disc) are fronted by Liela Moss, who has drawn comparisons to Patti Smith and PJ Harvey.
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1082.
The Bird And The Bee
by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.
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1083.
Little Death
by Pete & the Pirates
February 18, 2008
The debut album for the Reading, England, quintet was produced by Gareth Parton.
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1084.
Romanian Names
by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
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1085.
Strangers
by Ed Harcourt
February 1, 2005
The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.
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1086.
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free
by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
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1087.
Brother Is To Son
by Br. Danielson
June 8, 2004
'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.
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1088.
Hush
by Asobi Seksu
February 17, 2009
The third album for the New York indie-rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
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1089.
The Fire Theft
by The Fire Theft
September 23, 2003
Former Sunny Day Real Estate members Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith and Nate Mendel make their debut as The Fire Theft with this 13-track disc, co-produced by Brad Wood.
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1090.
Sha Sha
by Ben Kweller
March 5, 2002
A musician since his early childhood, 20-year-old Texan Ben Kweller experienced some minor success with the band Radish in the late 1990s before embarking on a solo career highlighted by 'Sha Sha,' his debut full-length for Dave Matthews' label Ato.
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1091.
Klang
by The Rakes
March 23, 2009
The third album for the British indie-rock band was recorded in Berlin.
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1092.
Freedom Wind
by The Explorers Club
May 20, 2008
The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.
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1093.
Teenager
by The Thrills
October 23, 2007
The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.
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1094.
Folklore
by 16 Horsepower
August 6, 2002
The moody alt-country band led by David Eugene Edwards returns with its darkest set of songs yet.
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Loose Fur
by Loose Fur
January 28, 2003
This six-track disc is a collaboration between Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, drummer Glenn Kotche, and Jim O'Rourke (known for both his acclaimed recent solo albums and work with Wilco and Sonic Youth).
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1096.
Beak>
by Beak>
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the trio from Bristol was written in 12 days.
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1097.
Alight Of Night
by Crystal Stilts
October 28, 2008
The New York quartet, which includes ex-Vivian Girls drummer Frankie Rose, releases its debut album.
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1098.
Jim Noir
by Jim Noir
April 8, 2008
The Manchester, England, native wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed his sophomore album.
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1099.
Normal Happiness
by Robert Pollard
October 10, 2006
Many of the songs on the former Guided By Voices leader's second solo set of the year originated in tracks recorded for the soundtrack to the Steven Soderbergh film "Bubble."
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![Throwing Muses [2003]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/4324b7e16bf6a664cfea10ce3b34f136-98.jpg)
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Throwing Muses [2003]
by Throwing Muses
March 4, 2003
Back together for the first time since their 1996 breakup, the college radio faves offer up 12 new tracks on this self-titled release. The lineup here includes original co-founder Kristen Hersh, drummer David Narcizo and bassist Bernard Georges, with fellow co-founder (and Hersh's half sister) Tanya Donelly on hand as well to contribute backing vocals.
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