Album Releases by Genre
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601.
Amber
by Clearlake
January 24, 2006
The third album for the British band (now down to three members) was co-produced by Steve Osborne and Jim Abbiss along with Clearlake frontman Jason Pegg.
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602.
Go Forth
by Les Savy Fav
October 2, 2001
This is the third full-length album from the Brooklyn-based art-school indie rockers.
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603.
Waves Are Universal
by Rachel Goswell
June 22, 2004
The current Mojave 3 and former Slowdive member makes her long-awaited solo debut with 'Waves Are Universal,' which features production by David Naughton and drumming by Ashley Bates (Chapterhouse).
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604.
Help Wanted Nights
by The Good Life
September 11, 2007
Originally conceived as a solo project for Cursive's frontman Tim Kasher, the Omaha band now releases its fourth album.
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605.
Just A Souvenir
by Squarepusher
October 28, 2008
The 12th album for Tom Jenkinson was recorded over seven months.
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606.
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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607.
You See Colours
by Delays
March 6, 2006
Graham Sutton produced this sophomore set for the English band fronted by Greg Gilbert.
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608.
Set Free
by American Analog Set
September 20, 2005
The sixth album for the Andrew Kenny-led band is their first for Canadian label Arts & Crafts.
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609.
Whiskey Tango Ghosts
by Tanya Donelly
July 27, 2004
The former Throwing Muses and Breeders member's third solo release finds her collaborating with the likes of Dean Fisher (who doubles as Juliana Hatfield's bassist and Donelly's husband) and Rich Gilbert.
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610.
The Equatorial Stars
by Fripp & Eno
August 2, 2004
This is the third full-length collaboration between Brian Eno and guitarist Robert Fripp, with the previous two outings coming in 1973 and 1975.
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611.
The Uglysuit
by The Uglysuit
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the six-piece indie rock band from Oklahoma City.
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612.
Polly Scattergood
by Polly Scattergood
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)
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613.
Get Behind Me Satan
by The White Stripes
June 7, 2005
The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.
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614.
I Am A Bird Now
by Antony and the Johnsons
February 1, 2005
The androgynous singer Antony is backed by the likes of Lou Reed, Devendra Banhart, Boy George and Rufus Wainwright on his sophomore release.
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615.
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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616.
Chutes Too Narrow
by The Shins
October 21, 2003
Phil Ek produced this sophomore effort for the Albuquerque-based group led by James Mercer (also of Flake), who wowed critics in 2001 with their 1960s-flavored debut 'Oh, Inverted World.'
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617.
Treats
by Sleigh Bells
June 1, 2010
The electro-rock Brooklyn-based duo releases its debut album with Mom + Pop and M.I.A.'s N.E.E.T. Recordings.
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618.
Aha Shake Heartbreak
by Kings of Leon
February 22, 2005
Ethan Johns produced this sophomore album for southern rockers and brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and Matthew Followill. (OK, so Matthew is only a cousin, but he was still allowed to join the band.)
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619.
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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620.
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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621.
Everything All The Time
by Band of Horses
March 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.
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622.
Cage The Elephant
by Cage the Elephant
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the Kentucky indie-rock band was produced by Jay Joyce.
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623.
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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624.
Release The Stars
by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
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625.
Baby 81
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
May 1, 2007
After sitting out an album, drummer Nick Jago rejoins his BRMC bandmates, who return with a harder-edged recording than their 2005 acoustic departure 'Howl.'
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626.
Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
by TV on the Radio
March 9, 2004
Brooklyn art-rockers TV On The Radio make their full-length debut with this release. The trio consists of vocalist/animator Tunde Adebimpe, multi-instrumentalist/producer David Andrew Sitek (who produced the Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut) and guitarist Kyp Malone.
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627.
Stars Of CCTV
by Hard-Fi
March 14, 2006
The English indie rockers garnered a lot of attention with this debut album, which combines elements of ska, dance and punk.
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628.
Cease To Begin
by Band of Horses
October 9, 2007
The Seattle band's follow-up to their debut album.
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629.
Songs For Christmas
by Sufjan Stevens
November 21, 2006
This five-EP box set collects holiday-themed lo-fi and impromptu tracks (a mix of standards and originals originally intended as gifts for his friends and family) recorded by Stevens over the past five years.
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630.
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle
by Bill Callahan
April 14, 2009
Previously known as Smog, Bill Callahan releases only the second album under his real name.
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631.
We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed
by Los Campesinos!
November 25, 2008
The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks.
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632.
The Coral
by The Coral
March 4, 2003
This debut effort from Liverpool's The Coral is an inventive mix of numerous musical styles.
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633.
Ratatat
by Ratatat
April 20, 2004
This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).
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634.
Loyalty To Loyalty
by Cold War Kids
September 23, 2008
The sophomore album for the California indie rock band.
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635.
La Foret
by Xiu Xiu
July 12, 2005
The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four.
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![Chunk Of Change [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/7fdafcc3a4645584b58579a0b4e1cd06-98.jpg)
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636.
Chunk Of Change [EP]
by Passion Pit
September 16, 2008
The songs on the Boston band's EP were originally written as a Valentine's Day present for lead singer Michael Angelakos' girlfriend.
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637.
Descended Like Vultures
by Rogue Wave
October 25, 2005
Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.
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638.
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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639.
Old Crows/Young Cardinals
by Alexisonfire
June 23, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian rock quintet was produced with Julius "Juice" Butty.
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640.
Heavy Ghost
by DM Stith
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York artist who was discovered by Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.
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641.
Drums And Guns
by Low
March 20, 2007
The slowcore trio (including new bassist Matt Livingston) reunites with producer Dave Fridmann.
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642.
'Sno Angel Like You
by Howe Gelb
March 21, 2006
The Giant Sand leader is backed by an eight-member gospel choir on this 14-track set.
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643.
Popular Songs
by Yo La Tengo
September 8, 2009
The latest release for the rock band was produced with Roger Moutenot.
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644.
i
by Magnetic Fields
May 4, 2004
Stephin Merritt handles all of the vocal duties on Magnetic Fields' latest release (so named because each song title begins with the letter I), though the musicians who helped flesh out '69 Love Songs' return, including Claudia Gonson (also of Future Bible Heroes and the band's manager), John Woo and Sam Davol.
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645.
In Ear Park
by Department of Eagles
October 7, 2008
The latest release from Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and Fred Nicolaus was dedicated to Rossen's father who had passed away recently.
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646.
Wind's Poem
by Mount Eerie
August 18, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the Washington state-based artist Phil Elverum.
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647.
Change
by The Dismemberment Plan
October 23, 2001
The eclectic Washington, D.C.-based indie band follow their best-received album, 1999's 'Emergency & I,' with this, their fourth LP. The Plan announced their breakup subsequent to its release.
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648.
Old Ramon
by Red House Painters
April 10, 2001
Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.
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649.
Ben Kweller
by Ben Kweller
September 19, 2006
A true solo effort, this self-titled release finds the 25-year-old Kweller handling all of the instrumentation himself for the first time.
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650.
We The Vehicles
by Maritime
April 18, 2006
This second Maritime LP is the final one to feature former Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, who left the group (which also includes former members of the Promise Ring) after its recording.
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651.
Light & Magic
by Ladytron
September 17, 2002
The cosmopolitan electroclash foursome returns with a follow-up to their well-received 2001 debut, '604.'
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652.
Fall Heads Roll
by The Fall
October 4, 2005
Mark E. Smith & Co. return with their full-length follow-up to 'The Real New Fall LP.'
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653.
Since We Last Spoke
by RJD2
May 18, 2004
The underground hip-hop producer (also a member of Soul Position) returns with a follow-up to his acclaimed 2002 Def Jux Debut, 'Dead Ringer.'
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654.
No Shouts, No Calls
by Electrelane
May 8, 2007
This is the fourth studio album for the all-female four-piece from Brighton, England.
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655.
Eskimo Snow
by Why?
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the California group was recorded during the Alopecia recording sessions.
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656.
Rules
by The Whitest Boy Alive
March 31, 2009
The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.
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657.
Armistice
by MUTEMATH
August 18, 2009
Dennis Herring produced the second album for the rock band who had its song "Spotlight" featured on the "Twilight" soundtrack.
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658.
Snowflake Midnight
by Mercury Rev
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the New York rock band was produced with Dave Fridmann.
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659.
Coquelicot Asleep In The Poppies
by Of Montreal
April 24, 2001
This is the fourth full-length from Athens, Ga-based Of Montreal, led by Kevin Barnes. The full title is 'Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse.'
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660.
Time To Die
by The Dodos
September 15, 2009
The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
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661.
The Royal Society
by The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster
October 25, 2004
Chris Goss (Kyuss) produced this second album for the UK rockers.
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662.
Magic & Medicine
by The Coral
February 10, 2004
One of the more attention-grabbing British bands to emerge in the last few years--their fun, genre-jumping debut album landed them a Mercury Music Prize nomination--The Coral returns with a more coherent, '60s-influenced sophomore LP.
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663.
Silent Cry
by Feeder
June 16, 2008
The sixth album from the Welsh indie-rock group was produced by Grant Nicholas and the band.
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664.
Vessels
by Wolf & Cub
March 6, 2007
The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.
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665.
The Air Force
by Xiu Xiu
September 12, 2006
Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.
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666.
The Way The Wind Blows
by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
October 17, 2006
This is the third Hawk album for former Neutral Milk Hotel drummer Jeremy Barnes. Like previous efforts, it has an Eastern European flavor, although unlike previous efforts, it also includes contributions from Beirut's Zach Condon.
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667.
II
by Espers
May 16, 2006
This is the appropriately-titled second release for the Philadelphia acid-folk group.
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668.
I'm Going Away
by The Fiery Furnaces
July 21, 2009
Matthew Friedberger produces the indie rock duo's eighth album.
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669.
Music By Cavelight
by Blockhead
March 23, 2004
This instrumental hip-hop disc marks the solo debut by the longtime producer for Aesop Rock and other Def Jux artists.
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670.
Candylion
by Gruff Rhys
March 6, 2007
Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.
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671.
Almost Killed Me
by The Hold Steady
April 20, 2004
'Almost Killed Me' is the debut for the New York City band featuring two former members of Lifter Puller, including band founder Craig Finn. Unlike most recent NYC bands, they draw their influences from classic American rock.
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672.
Wild Mountain Nation
by Blitzen Trapper
June 12, 2007
The Portland-based indie band releases its third album.
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673.
Let's Bottle Bohemia
by The Thrills
September 14, 2004
Disc #2 for the Irish band was produced by Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson), with Peter Buck and Van Dyke Parks helping on a track apiece.
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674.
Bonfires On The Heath
by The Clientele
October 6, 2009
The British indie rock band releases its fifth full-length studio album.
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675.
Cold House
by Hood
November 13, 2001
This is the Leeds, England indie-rock band's first American LP release in four years. Akin to recent Radiohead, this disc incorporates experimental electronica elements, and also adds guest vocals from members of hip-hop outfit cLOUDDEAD.
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676.
Fear Is On Our Side
by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
March 7, 2006
Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.
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677.
Tio Bitar
by Dungen
May 15, 2007
"Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske.
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678.
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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679.
O
by Tilly and the Wall
June 17, 2008
The third album for the indie rock band was produced by Mike Mogis.
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680.
New Roman Times
by Camper Van Beethoven
October 12, 2004
A concept album set in an alternate version of the U.S. where the states are actually countries, 'New Roman Times' marks the first studio album in 15 years for the newly-reunited California band.
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681.
Kill
by Electric Six
October 20, 2009
This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.
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682.
My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go
by Aereogramme
February 6, 2007
This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.
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683.
The Last Romance
by Arab Strap
February 21, 2006
The Scottish duo of Aidan Moffett and Malcolm Middleton return with a sixth studio album.
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684.
The Kiss of Morning
by Graham Coxon
October 24, 2002
The solo career of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon takes on a bit more importance now if you believe the rumors that he has left that successful Britpop group for good. This is his fourth solo disc.
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685.
stellastarr*
by stellastarr*
September 23, 2003
The New-York four piece makes its full-length debut with this 10-track effort that has drawn comparisons to the usual suspects (Joy Division, The Cure, The Pixies, et al) as well as to newer bands who also draw from the same sources (Interpol, Hot Hot Heat, et al).
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686.
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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687.
Gallowsbird's Bark
by The Fiery Furnaces
September 23, 2003
Unlike Jack and Meg White, this brother-sister garage-blues duo really are brother and sister. 'Gallowsbird's Bark' marks the full-length debut for New Yorkers Eleanor and Matthew Friedberger after several years touring with the likes of Spoon, The Kills and French Kicks.
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688.
She Loves You
by The Twilight Singers
August 24, 2004
The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."
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689.
A Brief History Of Love
by The Big Pink
September 22, 2009
The British duo's debut full-length album was mixed by Rich Costey.
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690.
Standards
by Tortoise
February 20, 2001
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691.
Vantage Point
by dEUS
April 21, 2008
This is the fifth studio album for the indie rock band from Belgium.
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692.
Mission Control
by The Whigs
January 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.
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693.
Didn't It Rain
by Songs: Ohia
March 5, 2002
With the word "blue" appearing in four out of the seven song titles, you get a general idea of Jason Molina's mood as he recorded this sixth proper LP under the Songs:Ohia name. The entire album was recorded live in a Philadelphia studio with Molina backed by a new full band, including co-vocalists Jennie Benford and Jim Krewson.
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694.
Origin Vol. 1
by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 15, 2005
The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.
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695.
Black Letter Days
by Frank Black & The Catholics
August 20, 2002
Recorded direct to two-track, 'Black Letter Days' features a stripped-down sound for the former Pixie and his current band. And if the 18 new tracks here (including not one but two covers of Tom Waits' "The Black Rider") aren't enough for you, there's even more on the companion release, 'Devil's Workshop.'
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696.
How To Walk Away
by Juliana Hatfield
August 19, 2008
The 10th solo album for the artist was produced by Andy Chase and features Richard Butler, Matthew Caws, Jody Porter, and Tracy Bonham as guests.
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697.
The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire
by McLusky
May 18, 2004
Steve Albini returns as producer for the Welsh indie-punk trio's third album.
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698.
Mind Chaos
by Hockey
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon rock band.
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699.
Nextdoorland
by The Soft Boys
September 24, 2002
The legendary (and quirky) English band fronted by Robyn Hitchcock follow their 2001 reunion tour with this, their first new studio recording in 22 years.
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700.
Fixed::Context [EP]
by Labradford
February 20, 2001
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