Album Releases by Genre
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101.
Childish Prodigy
by Kurt Vile
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.
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102.
All Rise
by Inara George
January 25, 2005
Michael Andrews (composer of the score for 'Donnie Darko') produced this debut disc for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George.
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103.
The Shadow Of An Empire
by Fionn Regan
February 8, 2010
The Irish singer-songwriter releases his follow-up to his 2006 Mercury Prize-nominated album "The End of History."
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104.
Souls Alike
by Bonnie Raitt
September 13, 2005
The singer's 18th album is the first she produced herself.
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105.
Run To Ruin
by Nina Nastasia
June 3, 2003
Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.
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106.
True Love Cast Out All Evil
by Roky Erickson With Okkervil River
April 20, 2010
The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.
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107.
In Living Cover
by Jay Brannan
June 23, 2009
The second album for the singer-songwriter-actor features several cover songs and two originals.
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108.
Life On Earth
by Tiny Vipers
July 7, 2009
This is the second full-length album for Jesy Fortino, the singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington.
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109.
Volume One
by She & Him
March 18, 2008
Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.
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110.
Lookaftering
by Vashti Bunyan
October 25, 2005
Coming a full 35 years after her debut ('Just Another Diamond Day'), the British folk singer's second LP finds her backed by fans/followers such as Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom.
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111.
Master And Everyone
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 28, 2003
Don't know Bonnie "Prince" Billy? You may know him better by his given name, Will Oldham, who recorded under his name as well as Palace Music throughout the 1990s. This is his third album under the Billy moniker, and features contributions from members of Lambchop.
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112.
Comfort Woman
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 14, 2003
The soul singer's fifth LP is less political than previous efforts, as may be expected from a disc that lists three tracks titled "Love Song."
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113.
Where You Live
by Tracy Chapman
September 13, 2005
Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests.
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114.
Why You Runnin' [EP]
by Lissie
November 10, 2009
The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.
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115.
The Drift
by Scott Walker
May 23, 2006
The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.'
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116.
Soviet Kitsch
by Regina Spektor
March 1, 2005
The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
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117.
Far
by Regina Spektor
June 23, 2009
The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
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118.
Eye To The Telescope
by KT Tunstall
February 7, 2006
The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc.
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119.
Years Of Refusal
by Morrissey
February 17, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer was produced by the late Jerry Finn.
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120.
The Fall
by Norah Jones
November 17, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
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121.
Life In Slow Motion
by David Gray
September 13, 2005
This is the British singer-songwriter's first album in three years, and it finds him working with an outside producer (Marius De Vries) for the first time.
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122.
So Runs The World Away
by Josh Ritter
May 4, 2010
The fifth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer.
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123.
Year Of Meteors
by Laura Veirs
August 23, 2005
This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter.
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124.
If The Ocean Gets Rough
by Willy Mason
March 20, 2007
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album.
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125.
Elk-Lake Serenade
by Hayden
May 18, 2004
A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian).
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126.
Isaac Gracie
by Isaac Gracie
April 20, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Markus Dravs.
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127.
East Of Eden
by Taken by Trees
September 8, 2009
Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer.
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128.
The Boxing Mirror
by Alejandro Escovedo
May 2, 2006
Escovedo's first solo disc since 2000 was produced by John Cale.
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129.
The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album
by Sufjan Stevens
July 11, 2006
Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album.
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130.
Want Two
by Rufus Wainwright
November 16, 2004
The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.'
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131.
Sunny Side Up
by Paolo Nutini
June 2, 2009
The second album for the singer was produced by Ethan Johns.
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132.
Niño Rojo
by Devendra Banhart
September 21, 2004
Nino Rojo, the eccentric singer-songwriter's second release of 2004, was recorded during the same sessions that produced 'Rejoicing In The Hands.'
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133.
Blood From Stars
by Joe Henry
August 18, 2009
The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians.
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134.
Tambourine
by Tift Merritt
August 24, 2004
George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire.
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135.
Fearless Love
by Melissa Etheridge
April 27, 2010
The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.
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136.
Tower Of Love
by Jim Noir
August 8, 2006
This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.
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137.
The Grotto
by Kristin Hersh
March 4, 2003
Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).
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138.
The Outsider
by Rodney Crowell
August 16, 2005
The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm."
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139.
Living Things
by Matthew Sweet
September 7, 2004
The singer-songwriter (who also appears in the group The Thorns) releases his first official solo disc since 1999's 'In Reverse.' Van Dyke Parks guests.
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140.
Harmonium
by Vanessa Carlton
November 9, 2004
The singer's second effort finds her teamed with Third Eye Blind leader (and current beau) Stephan Jenkins.
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141.
Sea Sew
by Lisa Hannigan
February 3, 2009
The debut solo album for the Irish singer, who has provided vocals on several of Damien Rice's albums.
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142.
Afterglow
by Sarah McLachlan
November 4, 2003
The Canadian singer-songwriter emerges from a period of inactivity with her first album of new material since 1997's 'Surfacing.' Frequent collaborator Pierre Marchand returns as producer.
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143.
Cardinology
by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
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144.
Both Sides Of The Gun
by Ben Harper
March 21, 2006
Harper's first album in three years is split into a disc of uptempo rockers and a second disc of acoustic ballads.
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145.
Break Up
by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
September 15, 2009
The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).
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146.
Cobblestone Runway
by Ron Sexsmith
October 8, 2002
The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.
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147.
Hunting My Dress
by Jesca Hoop
July 27, 2010
This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children.
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148.
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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149.
Lucky
by Melissa Etheridge
February 10, 2004
The veteran singer-songwriter was forced by Island to re-record the songs for this eighth album three times, before the label finally approved a release. This final version was recorded with producer John Shanks (Alanis Morissette) and marks the first of her albums to include songs not written by Etheridge.
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150.
Better Oblivion Community Center
by Better Oblivion Community Center
January 24, 2019
The surprise release for the music project of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst features contributions from Carla Azar, Anna Butterss, Christian Lee Hutson, Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner as well as Dawes’ Wylie Gelber and Griffin Goldsmith.
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151.
Comfort Of Strangers
by Beth Orton
February 7, 2006
Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
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152.
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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153.
Way To Normal
by Ben Folds
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the artist was produced by Dennis Herring.
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154.
The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard
by Rickie Lee Jones
February 6, 2007
The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).
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155.
Back & Fourth
by Pete Yorn
June 23, 2009
Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years.
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156.
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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157.
Strangers
by Ed Harcourt
February 1, 2005
The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.
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158.
The Age Of Miracles
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2010
The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.
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159.
Meadow
by Richard Buckner
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices.
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160.
Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets
by Gary Jules
March 23, 2004
Available for several years on his own website, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gary Jules' second album finally got a major-label release in 2004 thanks to the unexpected success of one of its tracks--a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World"--that appeared on the Donnie Darko soundtrack.
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161.
Saint Bartlett
by Damien Jurado
May 25, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.
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162.
The True False Identity
by T-Bone Burnett
May 16, 2006
This is the veteran producer's first solo artist album in 14 years.
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163.
West
by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
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164.
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul
by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
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165.
Front Parlour Ballads
by Richard Thompson
August 9, 2005
This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years.
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166.
Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit
by Micah P. Hinson
October 10, 2006
This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery.
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167.
Mr. A-Z
by Jason Mraz
July 26, 2005
Steve Lillywhite produced this second album for the singer-songwriter.
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168.
Reprieve
by Ani DiFranco
August 8, 2006
The latest studio outing from the prolific singer-songwriter features production by Mike Napolitano (along with DiFranco herself) and contributions from touring musician Todd Sickafoose.
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169.
The Evening Of My Best Day
by Rickie Lee Jones
October 7, 2003
'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell.
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170.
Time Being
by Ron Sexsmith
May 15, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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171.
The Heat
by Jesse Malin
June 29, 2004
This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.
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172.
Live @ The Fillmore
by Lucinda Williams
May 10, 2005
This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.
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173.
Life In Cartoon Motion
by Mika
March 27, 2007
Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.
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174.
@#%&*! Smilers
by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
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175.
Women + Country
by Jakob Dylan
April 6, 2010
The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
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176.
Spooked
by Robyn Hitchcock
October 5, 2004
Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings.
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177.
Master Of Disaster
by John Hiatt
June 21, 2005
Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.
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178.
The Calcination Of Scout Niblett
by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
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179.
Silver Lake
by Vic Chesnutt
March 25, 2003
The unique singer-songwriter's 11th LP was produced by Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams).
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180.
Subtitulo
by Josh Rouse
March 21, 2006
The Nebraskan singer-songwriter recorded this seventh album in his new home of Spain.
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181.
Unmap
by Volcano Choir
September 22, 2009
Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir.
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182.
Encore
by Anderson East
January 12, 2018
Produced by Dave Cobb, the fourth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter features contributions from Tim Bergling, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Stapleton.
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183.
No Earthly Man
by Alasdair Roberts
March 22, 2005
Will Oldham produced this third album for the former Appendix Out member, which consists of his interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs.
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184.
The Beauty Of The Rain
by Dar Williams
February 18, 2003
Folkie Dar Williams returns with her sixth album, which is perhaps her most diverse and fullest-sounding yet, enhanced by the presence of a host of contributors including Alison Krauss, John Medeski, Bela Fleck, and John Popper.
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185.
Get Away From Me
by Nellie McKay
February 10, 2004
London-born, 19-year-old jazz vocalist Nellie McKay makes her debut with this 2-disc set produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. Unlike contemporaries such as Norah Jones, McKay brings a darker edge and a sense of humor (and even a hint of hip hop) to her songs, all of which she wrote herself.
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186.
Goodbye Alice In Wonderland
by Jewel
May 2, 2006
The singer-songwriter scrapped the original recordings for this, her sixth album, so that she could re-record them with a bit more oomph, thanks to producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day).
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187.
Theology
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 26, 2007
This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.
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188.
Two Way Monologue
by Sondre Lerche
March 9, 2004
21-year-old Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche returns with his second U.S. release.
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189.
North
by Elvis Costello
September 23, 2003
'North' is a song cycle of piano-based ballads dealing with the ups and downs romance--both the ending of one releationship and the subsequent beginning of a new love.
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190.
Little Hells
by Marissa Nadler
March 3, 2009
The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady.
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191.
Same Old Man
by John Hiatt
May 27, 2008
John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs.
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192.
My Dusty Road
by Woody Guthrie
August 25, 2009
The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection.
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193.
The Crawling Distance
by Robert Pollard
January 20, 2009
The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.
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194.
Gavin DeGraw
by Gavin DeGraw
May 6, 2008
The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."
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195.
Evolve
by Ani DiFranco
March 11, 2003
Still going strong 15 years and 13 albums into her career (and that's not including live recordings or other compilations), Ani DiFranco returns with 12 new tracks backed by a five-piece band.
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196.
The Revolution Starts Now
by Steve Earle
August 24, 2004
The highly political singer-songwriter returns with his 13th studio outing, which includes a duet with Emmylou Harris and a love song ("Condi Condi") about the current National Security Advisor.
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197.
Educated Guess
by Ani DiFranco
January 20, 2004
The singer-songwriter's latest is a solo release in every sense of the word, as DiFranco wrote, produced, played, and sang everything on the album (not to mention releasing it on her own record label).
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198.
Glitter In The Gutter
by Jesse Malin
March 20, 2007
Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.
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199.
Here Come The Choppers
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 19, 2005
The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.
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200.
Dressed Up For The Letdown
by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
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