Album Releases by Genre
201.
Shadows Collide With People
by John Frusciante
February 24, 2004
The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist returns with a follow-up to his 2001 solo release, 'To Record Only Water For Ten Days.'
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202.
Haunted
by Poe
October 31, 2000
Poe's second album is a concept album, of sorts, about the death of her father (noted documentarian Tad Danielewski). Partially based on the autobiographical novel House of Leaves by Poe's brother Mark Z. Danielewski, 'Haunted' utilizes tapes of her father's voice as well as a mix of dark electronic and organic sounds.
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23
by Blonde Redhead
April 10, 2007
This Alan Moulder-produced disc from the Kazu Makino-fronted band follows three years after 'Misery Is A Butterfly.'
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204.
At Mount Zoomer
by Wolf Parade
June 17, 2008
The Montreal quartet recorded its sophomore album at Arcade Fire's church studio.
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205.
I Speak Because I Can
by Laura Marling
April 6, 2010
The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.
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206.
Black Market Music
by Placebo
May 8, 2001
This is the third album from London glam-rockers Placebo. The U.S. release adds two bonus tracks: a new version of "Without You I'm Nothing" with David Bowie guesting on vocals, and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You."
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207.
Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8
by Bob Dylan
October 7, 2008
The latest collection of unreleased and rare songs recorded between 1989 and 2006.
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208.
The Shepherd's Dog
by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
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209.
The Stage Names
by Okkervil River
August 7, 2007
The fourth studio album from the Austin, Texas-based band mixes it up with the help of Jim Eno of Spoon.
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210.
Drum's Not Dead
by Liars
March 21, 2006
The third album for the now Berlin-based experimental trio includes a DVD with (count 'em!) three videos for each of the dozen songs on the CD.
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211.
I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
by Yo La Tengo
September 12, 2006
After two relatively subdued albums, Ira, Georgia and James return with a much more varied effort that at times recalls pretty much every stage of their history. Roger Moutenot again produces.
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212.
Everybody Loves A Happy Ending
by Tears for Fears
September 14, 2004
A reunited Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal return with their first Tears For Fears album together in 15 years.
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213.
Primary Colours
by The Horrors
May 5, 2009
The second album for the British rock band was produced by Portishead's Geoff Barrow.
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214.
Wrath
by Lamb of God
February 24, 2009
The Virginian metal band's follow-up to its Grammy-nominated 2006 album, "Sacrament," was produced by Josh Wilbur.
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215.
Sleeping With Ghosts
by Placebo
April 1, 2003
The UK glam-punk band returns with their fourth album.
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216.
Rather Ripped
by Sonic Youth
June 13, 2006
This self-produced 20th album finds the New York band back down to a four-piece, with Jim O'Rourke dropping out after two albums.
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217.
The Magic Position
by Patrick Wolf
May 1, 2007
Quirky, flamboyant, and young, English multi-instrumentalist Wolf makes his major-label debut with this third album of electro-folk-glam-rock. Marianne Faithfull guests.
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218.
The Midnight Organ Fight
by Frightened Rabbit
April 29, 2008
The British band's sophomore album was produced by Peter Katis.
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219.
The Futureheads
by The Futureheads
October 26, 2004
This debut LP from the English band certainly recalls English bands from the early 80s, most notably XTC.
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220.
Easy Tiger
by Ryan Adams
June 26, 2007
Well off his 3-disc-a-year pace, Adams celebrates just his first release of 2007 with the 13-song 'Tiger.' Sheryl Crow guests, and The Cardinals once again provide the backing.
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221.
Gulag Orkestar
by Beirut
May 9, 2006
This Eastern European-sounding, multi-instrumental effort is actually the work of Albuquerque teenager Zach Condon. Members of A Hawk And A Hacksaw also lend a hand.
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222.
29
by Ryan Adams
December 20, 2005
Ethan Johns produced the singer-songwriter's third and final release of 2005, which unlike its predecessors is a stripped-down solo affair consisting of nine lengthy story-songs each representing a year of Adams' life during his twenties.
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223.
Sainthood
by Tegan and Sara
October 27, 2009
The latest album for the twin singer-songwriters was produced with Chris Walla.
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224.
Saint Dymphna
by Gang Gang Dance
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band.
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225.
Commencement
by Deadsy
May 14, 2002
This 80s-esque goth/electro-pop debut album from the Los Angeles band fronted by P. Exeter "Elijah" Blue (the son of Cher and Greg Allman) finally sees an official release, after five years of delays and two separate major label deals.
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226.
The Incident
by Porcupine Tree
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks).
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227.
The Warning
by Hot Chip
June 13, 2006
The genre-mashing Londoners return with a quick follow-up to last year's debut 'Coming On Strong.'
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228.
Push Barman To Open Old Wounds
by Belle and Sebastian
May 24, 2005
This 2-disc set collects 25 non-LP tracks that previously appeared on the band's early singles and EPs for Jeepster.
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229.
No More Shall We Part
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
April 10, 2001
The first new album from Cave and his band since 1997's well-received 'The Boatman's Call.'
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230.
4:13 Dream
by The Cure
October 28, 2008
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231.
Vapor Transmissions
by Orgy
October 10, 2000
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232.
More Than You Think You Are
by Matchbox Twenty
November 19, 2002
Still lowercase, the alt-rock band led by Rob Thomas (who is perhaps more famous for "Smooth" on Santana's 1999 album) returns with their third album, the first on which the band shared songwriting duties as a unit.
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233.
Bows & Arrows
by The Walkmen
February 3, 2004
Although lumped in with the New York garage-rock scene, The Walkmen (which includes members of defunct bands Jonathan Fire Eater and The Recoys) stand out by incorporating a wider range of influences and instrumentation. (Plus, they own their own New York recording studio, which puts them about as far from an actual garage as you can get). This is the band's second LP, which follows their acclaimed 2002 debut 'Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone.'
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234.
Blue Record
by Baroness
October 13, 2009
The second full-length album for the Georgia-based rock band is its first with new guitarist Peter Adams.
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235.
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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236.
Bitter Tea
by The Fiery Furnaces
April 18, 2006
The increasingly prolific brother-sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger (this time, sans grandmother) return with their fourth album.
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237.
Shut Up I Am Dreaming
by Sunset Rubdown
May 2, 2006
This is the second album for the band led by Spencer Krug (who can also be found in both Wolf Parade and Frog Eyes).
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238.
Friend And Foe
by Menomena
January 23, 2007
This second song-based album of unconventional indie-rock from the Portland, Ore. trio marks their Barsuk debut.
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239.
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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240.
It Still Moves
by My Morning Jacket
September 9, 2003
The Southern rockers make their major-label debut with this 12-track effort.
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241.
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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242.
Our Endless Numbered Days
by Iron & Wine
March 23, 2004
Miami, Fla. singer-songwriter Sam Beam (who moonlights as a cinematography professor) returns with his second album, recorded with Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Red Red Meat) at the helm.
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243.
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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244.
Rook
by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
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245.
Two Dancers
by Wild Beasts
September 8, 2009
The second album for the quartet was produced with Richard Formby.
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246.
The Argument
by Fugazi
October 16, 2001
Though Washington D.C. hard rockers Fugazi have been together for almost 15 years, this is just their eighth full-length release.
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247.
Noble Beast
by Andrew Bird
January 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter.
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248.
Brighter Than Creation's Dark
by Drive-By Truckers
January 22, 2008
This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career.
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249.
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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250.
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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251.
Little Joy
by Little Joy
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the rock band headed up by The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti and Rodrigo Amarante.
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252.
Twilight Of The Thunder God
by Amon Amarth
September 30, 2008
The Swedish metal band's latest release includes appearances by Apocalyptica, Entombed's Lars Goran Petrov, and Children of Bodom's Roope Latvala.
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253.
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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254.
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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255.
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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256.
Separation Sunday
by The Hold Steady
May 3, 2005
This is the second album from the New York City band led by Craig Finn.
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257.
Time On Earth
by Crowded House
July 10, 2007
The Australian-based band is back with their first album since 1993.
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258.
Brainwashed
by George Harrison
November 19, 2002
The late Beatle's final studio album was produced by Jeff Lynne with Harrison's son, Dhani.
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259.
Fantasy Black Channel
by Late Of The Pier
January 13, 2009
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Erol Alkan.
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260.
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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261.
Lions
by The Black Crowes
May 8, 2001
'Lions' continues to build on the sound established in 1999's 'By Your Side,' with this outing produced by Don Was.
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262.
A Hundred Miles Off
by The Walkmen
May 23, 2006
The New York band fronted by Hamilton Leithauser self-produced this third album.
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263.
Blue Sky Noise
by Circa Survive
April 20, 2010
The rock quintet moves to Atlantic Records for its third album, which was produced by David Bottrill.
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264.
Hey Venus!
by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
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265.
Keep It Like A Secret
by Built to Spill
February 23, 1999
This second major-label release from Doug Martsch and company (following 'Perfect From Now On') features shorter, cleaner-sounding songs than that previous release.
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266.
Monsters Of Folk
by Monsters Of Folk
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward.
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267.
One Beat
by Sleater-Kinney
August 20, 2002
The acclaimed indie-rock trio from Olympia, Wash. return with their sixth album.
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268.
Ambulance Ltd
by Ambulance Ltd
March 23, 2004
This self-titled effort marks the full-length debut for the Brooklyn-based shoegazers.
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269.
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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270.
Hold On Now, Youngster
by Los Campesinos!
April 1, 2008
The debut album for the Cardiff, Wales-based indie rock band was produced by David Newfeld.
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271.
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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272.
Happy Songs For Happy People
by Mogwai
June 17, 2003
Don't let the title fool you; the Glaswegian instrumental post-rockers are just as dour as ever on this fourth studio LP.
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273.
The Creek Drank The Cradle
by Iron & Wine
September 24, 2002
Written, recorded and performed entirely by Miami, Fla-based Samuel Beam, 'The Creek Drank The Cradle' is the debut album for Iron & Wine, a largely lo-fi, acoustic affair with a darker take on folk and bluegrass.
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274.
A Certain Trigger
by Maxïmo Park
May 31, 2005
A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc.
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275.
The Visiter
by The Dodos
March 18, 2008
The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.
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276.
Other People's Lives
by Ray Davies
February 21, 2006
This is the first album of any kind in eight years (and the first true solo singer-songwriter album period) for the former leader of the Kinks.
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277.
Eyelid Movies
by Phantogram
February 9, 2010
The upstate New York indie rock duo releases its debut full-length album.
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278.
Nashville
by Josh Rouse
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter follows his acclaimed effort '1972' with another album produced by Brad Jones. Don't be fooled by the title: it's not a country album, but rather, a farewell to the city Rouse has called home for the past decade (before moving to Spain).
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279.
Say You Will
by Fleetwood Mac
April 15, 2003
If you prefer your Fleetwood Mac songs written by Lindsey Buckingham, your 16-year wait is over. Joining Buckingham on this brand-new, 18-track album are Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie.
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280.
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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281.
Real Gone
by Tom Waits
October 5, 2004
Fans of his acclaimed 2002 pair of discs will have to settle for just one album this time out, co-produced by Waits with Kathleen Brennan. Marc Ribot and Les Claypool guest.
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282.
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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283.
Conditions
by The Temper Trap
October 13, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Australian band was produced by Jim Abbiss.
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284.
You Are Free
by Cat Power
February 18, 2003
Chan Marshall's first album of new material since 1998 was recorded in Los Angeles with Adam Kasper (Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam), who in turn brought in friends such as Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder.
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285.
Shangri-la
by Mark Knopfler
September 28, 2004
The former Dire Straits leader returns with a disc full of brand-new originals, his first release since recovering from a serious motorcycle accident.
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286.
American V: A Hundred Highways
by Johnny Cash
July 4, 2006
The fifth and final of Cash's sessions with producer Rick Rubin was recorded shortly before the singer's 2003 death. Included among two Cash originals are covers of songs by Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams, and more.
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287.
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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288.
Memory Man
by Aqualung
March 13, 2007
London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hales returns with a second album following two years of touring in support of his debut 'Strange And Beautiful.'
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289.
Elephant Eyelash
by Why?
October 4, 2005
Indie rap meets indie rock in the latest full-length from Yoni Wolf, who, as on 'Sanddollars,' is now supported by a full band.
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290.
I Am The Fun Blame Monster
by Menomena
June 20, 2003
The quirky, Portland, Ore.-based indie rock trio recorded this highly-regarded genre-twisting debut album with the aid of a homemade software program.
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291.
Plague Park
by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
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292.
Blacklisted
by Neko Case
August 20, 2002
Alt-country singer-songwriter Neko Case returns with her third solo album, after last appearing on the New Pornographers' acclaimed 'Mass Romantic" album. Here, the moody, cinematic music is provided by members of Calexico and Giant Sand.
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293.
The Devil You Know
by Heaven & Hell
April 28, 2009
The members of Black Sabbath (without Ozzy Osboune) return as Heaven & Hell to release its first album under the name.
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294.
It's a Wonderful Life
by Sparklehorse
August 28, 2001
This is the third album for Mark Linkous and Sparklehorse.
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295.
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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296.
Hometowns
by The Rural Alberta Advantage
July 7, 2009
Orginally self-released in early 2008, Saddle Creek re-releases the debut full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band.
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297.
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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298.
Our Shadows Will Remain
by Joseph Arthur
October 12, 2004
The singer-songwriter recorded this fourth LP in New Orleans.
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299.
The Winter Of Mixed Drinks
by Frightened Rabbit
March 9, 2010
The third studio album for the Scottish indie band produced by Peter Katis is its first with new member Gordon Skene.
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300.
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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