Album Releases by Genre
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1001.
Before the Frost...
by The Black Crowes
September 1, 2009
The latest album for the rock band was recorded live at Levon Helm's barn. The CD comes with a code to download "Until The Freeze," which contains a second set of songs.
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1002.
World Without Tears
by Lucinda Williams
April 8, 2003
Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.'
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1003.
Who Killed The Zutons
by The Zutons
October 19, 2004
The Liverpool band's debut disc was, like similar-sounding recent discs by The Coral, produced by Ian Broudie. It was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize.
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1004.
Pretty In Black
by The Raveonettes
May 3, 2005
'Black' finds the Danish duo expanded to a more melodic, less noisy trio, with new bassist Anders Christensen joining vocalist Sharon Foo and guitarist Sune Rose Wagner. Also appearing are Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker, Suicide's Martin Rev, and Ronnie Spector.
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1005.
Sweet Warrior
by Richard Thompson
May 29, 2007
The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals.
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1006.
Free The Bees
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
June 28, 2005
This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
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1007.
You, You're A History In Rust
by Do Make Say Think
February 27, 2007
This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.
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1008.
The Rhumb Line
by Ra Ra Riot
August 19, 2008
This is the debut full-length album for the upstate New York indie rock band.
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1009.
Roots & Echoes
by The Coral
August 6, 2007
The latest album from the British band is produced by Craig Silvey (The Magic Numbers).
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1010.
Emoh
by Lou Barlow
January 25, 2005
Although the former Folk Implosion and Sebadoh member has recorded solo discs before under the name Sentridoh, 'Emoh' marks his first release under his own name. It includes six home-recorded tracks as well as eight new studio cuts recorded with producers Mark Nevers, Josh Schwartz and Wally Gagel.
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1011.
Ten New Songs
by Leonard Cohen
October 9, 2001
Leonard Cohen's first album of new material since 1992's 'The Future' contains, oddly enough, ten new songs. Sharon Robinson co-wrote each of the tracks, as well as providing instrumentation and backing vocals.
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1012.
Face The Promise
by Bob Seger
September 12, 2006
The 61-year-old rocker returns with his first new album in 11 years.
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![The Open Door [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/e2b5eaf51dfe0d41bf1d5fca07d3ce84-98.jpg)
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1013.
The Open Door [EP]
by Death Cab for Cutie
April 14, 2009
The EP features four new song recorded during the Narrow Stairs sessions and a demo version of 'Talking Bird.'
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1014.
Beyond The Neighbourhood
by Athlete
September 25, 2007
The third album from the UK group was self-produced by the band.
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1015.
DFA Remixes: Chapter 1
by The DFA
April 4, 2006
This volume collects 9 remixes by the production team The DFA (the duo of Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy) of songs by Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Chemical Brothers, Le Tigre, Radio 4 and more.
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1016.
Hurricane Bar
by Mando Diao
March 8, 2005
This is the second album for the Swedish garage rockers.
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1017.
Make Up The Breakdown
by Hot Hot Heat
October 8, 2002
This Sub Pop debut for the British Columbia band falls into the 80s/punk revival category occupied by the likes of French Kicks and Radio 4, although Cure comparisons are more likely (since lead singer Steve Bays' voice sounds, at times, almost identical to Robert Smith's).
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1018.
Strange Cousins From The West
by Clutch
July 14, 2009
The first album on the band's own label was produced by J. Robbins.
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1019.
Lost Riots
by Hope Of The States
October 5, 2004
Grand in scope, 'Lost Riots' is the debut disc for the UK band who are often described as falling somewhere between Coldplay and Godspeed You Black Emperor (wherever that might be). The band's guitarist, Jimmi Lawrence, took his own life shortly after the album was recorded.
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1020.
Planet of Ice
by Minus the Bear
August 21, 2007
The band's third album is the first to feature its new keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles.
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1021.
Valleys Of Neptune
by Jimi Hendrix
March 9, 2010
The 12 unreleased recordings by rock legend Jimi Hendrix include new versions of songs that were under consideration to be included on a follow-up to 1968's "Electric Ladyland."
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1022.
Original Motion Picture Score for The Virgin Suicides
by Air
February 29, 2000
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's film features instrumental tracks from Air, as well as the single "Playground Love," featuring vocals from Gordon Tracks.
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1023.
Travelogue
by Joni Mitchell
November 19, 2002
Backed by the London Symphony Orchestra, Joni Mitchell revisits songs from throughout her 35-year career on this two-disc set.
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1024.
22 Dreams
by Paul Weller
July 22, 2008
The ninth album for Paul Weller features Blur's Graham Coxon, Little Barrie, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer, Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock, and Stone Roses' Aziz Ibrahim.
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1025.
Out Of The Woods
by Tracey Thorn
March 20, 2007
This is the Everything But The Girl singer's first solo release since 1982.
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1026.
The Magnificent Tree
by Hooverphonic
September 26, 2000
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![My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts [2006 Version]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/430c68cae64f5b91c8624726130f8321-98.jpg)
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1027.
My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts [2006 Version]
by Brian Eno + David Byrne
April 11, 2006
Twenty-five years after its original release, this groundbreaking, sample-driven collaboration between Byrne and Eno has been remastered and enlarged with seven bonus tracks.
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1028.
Live In New York City
by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
April 3, 2001
A double-disc live set from The Boss and the reunited E Street Band, recorded at a pair of Madison Square Garden performances at the end of their 1999-2000 tour. Includes two new tracks ("Land of Hope and Dreams" and "American Skin"), as well as favorites such as "Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out."
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1029.
As Is Now
by Paul Weller
October 11, 2005
Weller's latest--his first disc of new material in three years-- is louder and rock-ier than other recent efforts.
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1030.
The Cost
by The Frames
February 20, 2007
The Dublin, Ireland band returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Burn The Maps.'
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1031.
I Told You I Was Freaky
by Flight of the Conchords
October 20, 2009
The second album for the New Zealand-based duo features songs that appeared in the latest season of their HBO series.
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1032.
Saltbreakers
by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
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1033.
Mechanize
by Fear Factory
February 9, 2010
The metal band returns with original guitarist Dino Cazares for the group's first album in over four years.
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1034.
Springtime Can Kill You
by Jolie Holland
May 9, 2006
This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.
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1035.
The Covers Record
by Cat Power
March 21, 2000
Singer-songwriter Chan Marshall is Cat Power, and on this album she reinterprets (sometimes drastically) the works of some of her favorite artists, including Smog, the Rolling Stones, the Velvet Underground, and Bob Dylan.
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1036.
White Bread Black Beer
by Scritti Politti
July 25, 2006
Not-so-prolific Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside returns with his first Scritti Politti album in seven years.
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1037.
Internal Wrangler
by Clinic
September 18, 2001
This debut LP brought the much-hyped Liverpool band frequent comparisons to (and a tour with) Radiohead.
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![In The Reins [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/fb5842e0631aba47630b8628e19936ef-98.jpg)
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1038.
In The Reins [EP]
by Iron & Wine + Calexico
September 13, 2005
This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.
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1039.
Kensington Heights
by The Constantines
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band is its first full-length album on the Arts & Crafts label.
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1040.
Revival
by John Fogerty
October 2, 2007
The former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer returns after three years with his latest solo album.
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1041.
Black Forest
by Pale Young Gentlemen
October 7, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the indie-rock band from Madison, Wisconsin.
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1042.
Happy In Galoshes
by Scott Weiland
November 25, 2008
The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.
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1043.
Vapours
by Islands
September 22, 2009
The third album features the return of founding member, Jamie Thompson.
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1044.
Spells
by The Comas
April 17, 2007
The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album.
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1045.
The Raven
by Lou Reed
January 28, 2003
Available in two different versions, the latest from Lou Reed is based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe. The 2-CD set includes tracks with readings of Poe by various actors (such as Willem Dafoe, Steve Buscemi and Amanda Plummer), backed by Reed, while the single-disc set pulls only the more song-oriented pieces from the longer version. Hal Willner produces.
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1046.
Learn To Sing Like A Star
by Kristin Hersh
January 23, 2007
The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release.
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1047.
Field Music
by Field Music
April 11, 2006
This is the debut album for the northern England band that shares members with Futureheads and Maximo Park.
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1048.
Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons
by Blonde Redhead
June 6, 2000
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1049.
Standing In The Way Of Control
by Gossip
January 24, 2006
This is the third LP for the Washington state punk trio.
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1050.
The New Romance
by Pretty Girls Make Graves
September 9, 2003
The Seattle hard rock band's sophomore album was produced by Phil Ek (Modest Mouse, Built To Spill).
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1051.
Como te Llama
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
July 8, 2008
The sophomore release for the Strokes guitarist was recorded in five weeks.
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1052.
Further Complications
by Jarvis Cocker
May 19, 2009
The second solo album for the Pulp frontman was produced by Steve Albini.
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1053.
Reunion Tour
by The Weakerthans
September 25, 2007
The Canadian band's fourth studio album, again produced by Ian Blurton.
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1054.
Our Bright Future
by Tracy Chapman
November 11, 2008
The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist was produced with Larry Klein.
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![About A Boy [Soundtrack]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/bd440e82f8e41d1089046f5d6cf0b618-98.jpg)
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1055.
About A Boy [Soundtrack]
by Badly Drawn Boy
April 23, 2002
Instead of a real follow-up to "The Hour of Bewliderbeast" (look for that later in 2002), Damon Gough returns with the score to the film adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel. The 16 new tracks here are split between short instrumental pieces and full songs.
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1056.
Transcendental Blues
by Steve Earle
June 6, 2000
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1057.
Outta Sight / Outta Mind
by The Datsuns
September 14, 2004
The New Zealand rockers return with a second album, produced by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
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1058.
Parades
by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
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1059.
Fab Four Suture
by Stereolab
March 7, 2006
All 12 songs on the band's first album in two years have been released as singles.
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1060.
Bring It Back
by Mates of State
March 21, 2006
This is the fourth album for the husband-and-wife team of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner.
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1061.
A Piece Of What You Need
by Teddy Thompson
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the London-born artist was produced by Marius de Vries.
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![Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/ee7d7eb96348c19dc610ad13c02418c9-98.jpg)
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1062.
Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]
by Grandaddy
September 27, 2005
This seven-track mini-album is intended to hold fans over until the Modesto, California band return with their next LP in early 2006.
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1063.
Retriever
by Ron Sexsmith
April 6, 2004
Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.
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1064.
This Is A Fix
by The Automatic
August 25, 2008
The Welsh band releases its sophomore album.
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1065.
Guilt Show
by The Get Up Kids
March 2, 2004
This is the fourth album for the Kansas City (Mo.)-based emo band.
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1066.
Lantern
by Clogs
February 7, 2006
This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.
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1067.
Paranoid Cocoon
by Cotton Jones
January 27, 2009
Formally known as The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, the band releases its second full-length album on the Suicide Squeeze Records label.
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1068.
Let It Rain
by Tracy Chapman
October 15, 2002
On her sixth studio album, the singer-songwriter works with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey) for the first time.
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1069.
Balls
by Sparks
August 22, 2000
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1070.
Penance Soiree
by The Icarus Line
May 4, 2004
Alan Moulder mixed this sophomore disc for the hard-rocking Los Angeles band, known for their black and red "uniforms" and strong live sets.
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1071.
Trust
by Low
September 24, 2002
The Duluth, MN indie band, known for their slow, sparse sound and vocal harmonies of husband and wife guitarist Alan Sparhawk and drummer Mimi Parker, scored their biggest critical success yet with 2001's 'Things We Lost In The Fire.' This follow-up features 13 new songs (many of which have been debuted live on recent tours) mixed by Tschad Blake.
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1072.
Gather, Form & Fly
by Megafaun
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band.
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1073.
Lenny
by Lenny Kravitz
October 30, 2001
Lenny Kravitz's sixth album features a mix of retro rock and mid-tempo ballads.
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1074.
Chemical Chords
by Stereolab
August 19, 2008
Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson.
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1075.
The Evangelist
by Robert Forster
April 29, 2008
Robert Forster's first album in 11 years also features songs written by his now-deceased Go-Between partner.
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1076.
Non Stop Erotik
by Black Francis
March 30, 2010
Frank Black of The Pixies releases his latest solo album coproduced with Eric Drew Feldman.
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1077.
This Gift
by Sons and Daughters
January 29, 2008
The third album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler.
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1078.
Enemy Chorus
by The Earlies
January 23, 2007
This is the second LP for the ever-growing prog-rock collective that calls both England and Texas home.
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1079.
All Years Leaving
by The Stands
January 25, 2005
This debut LP for the Liverpool band was released in the U.K. in early 2004 and made its way to the States a year later.
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1080.
Two Gallants
by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
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1081.
Charmed & Strange
by Yoav
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar.
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1082.
Despite Our Differences
by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
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1083.
Church Gone Wild / Chirpin Hard
by Hella
March 22, 2005
The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.
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1084.
Songs In Red And Gray
by Suzanne Vega
September 25, 2001
Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega fills her sixth studio album with 13 new compositions. Former producer (and former husband) Mitchell Froom is gone, replaced by Rupert Hine, who creates an overall sound that is more like Vega's earliest recordings than her Froom-produced output during the 1990s.
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1085.
The Old Kit Bag
by Richard Thompson
May 6, 2003
On an indie label for the first time in almost two decades, the veteran British folk-rocker returns with a stripped-down sound, courtesy of producer John Chelew.
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![Amused to Death [Reissue]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/826b71ba710d732454a96bb4b19b0fec-98.jpg)
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1086.
Amused to Death [Reissue]
by Roger Waters
July 24, 2015
The remixed and remastered reissue of the 1992 solo release from the Pink Floyd founding member included guest appearances from Jeff Beck, Rita Coolidge, Don Henley, Randy Jackson, Toto‘s Steve Lukather, and Jeff Porcaro.
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1087.
Mentor Tormentor
by Earlimart
August 21, 2007
The Los Angeles band's follow-up to their 2004 release, Treble & Tremble.
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1088.
City Beach
by Jill Cunniff
February 20, 2007
This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.
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1089.
Open
by Cowboy Junkies
May 15, 2001
The first album of new material in three years for the ever-consistent Cowboy Junkies.
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1090.
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
February 17, 2009
The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit.
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1091.
With The Tides
by South
September 23, 2003
The trio worked with producer Dave Eringa (Ash, Manic Street Preachers, Kylie Minogue) for this sophomore release.
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1092.
Sixes & Sevens
by Adam Green
March 18, 2008
The fifth solo album for the Moldy Peaches member.
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1093.
Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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1094.
200 Tons Of Bad Luck
by Crippled Black Phoenix
April 14, 2009
The second album for the supergroup of musicians from such bands as Mogwai, Pantheist, Gonga, and Electric Wizard.
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1095.
End Titles: Stories For Film
by UNKLE
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the London electronic group features Josh Homme, Gavin Clark, Joel Cadbury, Philip Sheppard, Black Mountain, and Abel Ferrara as guest artists.
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1096.
Wood/Water
by The Promise Ring
April 23, 2002
The fourth album from the Milwaukee emo band is their first with veteran producer Stephen Street, who gives the album a more expansive sound.
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1097.
Beacons Of Ancestorship
by Tortoise
June 23, 2009
The rock band releases its first album of new material since 2004's "It's All Around You."
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1098.
A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad
by Ocean Colour Scene
March 29, 2005
The seventh album for the British rockers includes appearances by Jools Holland and Paul Weller.
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1099.
Forever Hasn't Happened Yet
by John Doe
March 22, 2005
The X frontman's fifth solo disc features guests Neko Case, Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Alvin and Kristin Hersh.
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Birds Make Good Neighbors
by Rosebuds
September 13, 2005
The North Carolina husband-and-wife duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp return with a second album, produced by Brian Paulson.
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