Music
8901.
Black Gold
by King Biscuit Time
May 15, 2006
'Black Gold' marks the first (and likely only) full-length release for the new project from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason.
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8902.
Disconnect from Desire
by School of Seven Bells
July 13, 2010
On their second album, School of Seven Bells cast themselves as an update of a specific kind of misfit band. Alpinisms reconstituted late-’80/early-‘90s shoegaze. Disconnect from Desire, however, updates the sound of a kind of band that would have opened for Peter Gabriel and Eurythmics, or headlined over Revolver, rather than tour with the likes of Lush, Ride, and Pale Saints. Here, a focused songcraft and central placement of the Deheza twins’ alluring vocals -- which tend to be lower and more earthly than they were on the debut -- disallow School of Seven Bells from being squarely shoegaze. At the same time, the band is too left of center, too odd, to be considered anywhere near the mainstream. Their cleaner, less wispy, more muscular sound, combined with more traditional songwriting, is not that radical a change. It’s closer to a slight shift that registers after a couple spins, once it becomes apparent that deeply emotive and relatively sparse songs like “I L U,†“Joviann,†and “The Wait†would have made excellent tracks buried throughout Sire’s Just Say series. They have shoegaze lyric-generator staples like wind, waves, ocean, storms, and even talk of “slipping away.†And yet, the words are not merely functional, written solely for the sake of complementing the sound as an additional instrument. They’re either poetically vague or vaguely poetic -- stuff like “Let me will the dial to turn and gild the air with silver pearls of rain†and “When’s the wait a cradle in which you’re lulled from time to time, soundly spun into an insensate lie.†The thicker, more driving songs resemble a polished, warm Curve, whipping up squalls of noise over robust played-and-programmed rhythms that soar more often than batter. No matter the amount of layering, not a single element is obscured. This vivid directness suits them very well. ~ Andy Kellman
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8903.
Pinkus Abortion Technician
by Melvins
April 20, 2018
The latest release for the sludge band features both Steven McDonald and Jeff Pinkus of the Butthole Surfers on bass.
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8904.
Too True
by Dum Dum Girls
January 28, 2014
The third full-length release for the indie pop band led by Dee Dee Penny was produced by Richard Gottehrer and Sune Rose Wagner of the Raveonettes.
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8905.
Quiet Is The New Loud
by Kings of Convenience
March 6, 2001
This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).
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8906.
Uh Huh Her
by PJ Harvey
June 8, 2004
On her seventh album, a sparser affair than her 2000 effort 'Stories From The City?,' PJ Harvey produced, mixed, and played all of the instruments herself (aside from drums, handled by Robert Ellis), with some additional production from Head.
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8907.
The Wild Feathers
by The Wild Feathers
August 13, 2013
Produced by Jay Joyce, the debut full-length release for the Austin-formed, Nashville-based quintet shows influences from blues, country, folk, and rock music.
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8908.
Home
by Rhye
January 22, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Michael Milosh project features the Danish National Girls' Choir and was mixed by mixed by Alan Moulder.
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8909.
99 Cents
by Santigold
February 26, 2016
The electronic artist worked with Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij, John Hill, Hit Boy, and Dave Sitek on her third full-length release that features guest appearances from B.C. and Ilovemakonnen.
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8910.
Crybaby
by Tegan and Sara
October 21, 2022
The 10th full-length studio release for Candian indie pop duo Tegan And Sara was produce with John Congleton.
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8911.
Yours, Mine & Ours
by Pernice Brothers
May 20, 2003
Joe Pernice and company return with ten new indie-pop gems.
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8912.
Saaab Stories [EP]
by Action Bronson
June 11, 2013
Produced by Harry Fraud, the debut EP release on Atlantic Records for the New York rapper features guest appearances by Big Body Bes, Prodigy, Raekwon, and Wiz Khalifa.
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8913.
Transfixiation
by A Place to Bury Strangers
February 17, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the noise rock band is its first with new drummer Robi Gonzalez.
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8914.
Powerplant
by Girlpool
May 12, 2017
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles duo of Harmony Tividad and Cleo Tucker was recorded and mixed by Drew Fischer.
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8915.
Hawk
by Isobel Campbell
August 24, 2010
Hawk is the third collaborative album between former Belle & Sebastian songbird Isobel Campbell and former Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan. Like the two records before it, it draws inspiration from the sultry torch songs once performed by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood. Unique to this album is a solid list of guest appearances, however, and the duo covers two Townes Van Zandt songs to boot.
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8916.
Pile
by A Giant Dog
May 6, 2016
The first release on Merge Records for the Austin-based band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
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8917.
Twentytwo in Blue
by Sunflower Bean
March 23, 2018
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn indie pop trio of Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faber was co-produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait.
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8918.
Super Sound
by Pepe Deluxe
January 9, 2001
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8919.
Morgan Delt
by Morgan Delt
January 28, 2014
The debut full-length release for the California indie pop singer-songwriter was influenced by 1960s music.
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8920.
Is A Woman
by Lambchop
February 19, 2002
Kurt Wagner & co. return for the band's sixth album, which is a more stripped-down affair than their previous effort, 'Nixon.'
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8921.
Guerolito
by Beck
December 13, 2005
Beck's latest LP, 'Guero,' is remixed track-for-track by the likes of Air, Boards Of Canada, El-P and Subtle.
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8922.
Unbroken
by Katherine McPhee
January 5, 2010
John Alagia produced the American Idol comtestant's second album.
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8923.
Ruins
by First Aid Kit
January 19, 2018
The second full-length release for the Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg was produced by Tucker Martine with contributions from R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Wilco's Glenn Kotche, and Midlake's McKenzie Smith,
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8924.
Sunshine Rock
by Bob Mould
February 8, 2019
The 13th solo release for the Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman was inspired in part by his recent move to Berlin.
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8925.
Sleep Through The Static
by Jack Johnson
February 5, 2008
The singer from Hawaii returns with his latest album, which was recorded on solar-powered equipment.
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8926.
Radlands
by Mystery Jets
June 5, 2012
The British indie rock band's fifth album was recorded in Austin, Texas and was produced by Dan Carey.
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8927.
Sounds Of The Universe
by Depeche Mode
April 21, 2009
The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band.
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8928.
In These Times
by Makaya McCraven
September 23, 2022
The latest full-length release for Chicago-based jazz composer/producer Makaya McCraven features contributions from Marquis Hill, Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Joel Ross, and Brandee Younger.
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8929.
Ghost Stories
by Coldplay
May 19, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Chris Martin was influenced in part by Martin's relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow.
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8930.
New Me, Same Us
by Little Dragon
March 27, 2020
The sixth full-length release for the Swedish band was self-produced and is its first on the Ninja Tune label.
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8931.
One Life Stand
by Hot Chip
February 9, 2010
The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.
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8932.
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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8933.
Some Loud Thunder
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
January 30, 2007
Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.
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8934.
Codes and Keys
by Death Cab for Cutie
May 31, 2011
The melodic emo chart-toppers from Washington return with their seventh album.
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8935.
Medicine at Midnight
by Foo Fighters
February 5, 2021
The 10th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Dave Grohl was produced with Greg Kurstin.
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8936.
Quest For Fire
by Skrillex
February 17, 2023
The second full-length studio release for electronic artist Skrillex features collaborations with Aluna, Nai Barghouti, Beam, Bobby Raps, Bibi Bourelly, Dylan Brady, Missy Elliott, Flowdan, Four Tet, Fred Again, Joker, Eli Keszler, Kito, Swae Lee, Mr. Oizo, Noisia, Josh Pan, Peekaboo, Posij, Porter Robinson, Siiickbrain, Sleepnet, Starrah, and Pete Wentz.
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8937.
Not Too Late
by Norah Jones
January 30, 2007
M. Ward and the Kronos Quartet are among the guests on the singer's third album.
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8938.
The Light the Dead See
by Soulsavers
May 22, 2012
The British duo worked with Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan on The Light the Dead See.
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8939.
Same As You
by Polar Bear
April 14, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British experimental jazz band led by Seb Rochford was produced by Ken Barrientos.
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8940.
Crazy Love
by Michael Buble
October 9, 2009
The fourth studio album for the Canadian singer was produced by David Foster, Bob Rock and Humberto Gatica.
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8941.
Farmer's Daughter
by Crystal Bowersox
December 14, 2010
The major-label debut from the American Idol star sticks to her style on the show--folk-tinged, reflective rock reminiscent of the early-'60s era.
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8942.
Drowners
by Drowners
January 28, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York-based band led by Welsh native Matt Hitt includes three songs from its 2013 EP, Between Us Girls.
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8943.
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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8944.
Another Day On Earth
by Brian Eno
June 14, 2005
Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc).
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8945.
Twerp Verse
by Speedy Ortiz
April 27, 2018
The third full-length release for the Massachusetts indie rock band led by Sadie Dupuis was mixed by Mike Mogis.
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8946.
Earthly Delights
by Lightning Bolt
October 27, 2009
This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island.
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8947.
Out Of Ashes
by Dead By Sunrise
October 13, 2009
This is the debut album for Linkin Park's Chester Bennington's side project that includes members from Julian-K.
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8948.
Bones
by Son Lux
June 23, 2015
This is the fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn trio led by Ryan Lott.
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8949.
The Friends [EP]
by Ween
June 19, 2007
The Pennsylvania band releases the EP in advance of a full studio album in the fall.
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8950.
The Day Is My Enemy
by The Prodigy
March 31, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British electronic band features guest appearances from Flux Pavilion and Sleaford Mods.
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8951.
Enclosure
by John Frusciante
April 8, 2014
The latest solo release for the former guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers was recorded at the same time as his collaboration with the Black Knights.
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8952.
TKOL RMX 1234567
by Radiohead
October 11, 2011
The remix of the King of Limbs album features work from Actress, Altrice, Caribou, Nathan Fake, Four Tet, Jacques Greene, Jamie xx, Lone, Modeselektor, Objekt, Pearson Sound, and SBTRKT.
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8953.
Twelve Stops And Home
by The Feeling
June 5, 2006
This is the debut album for the London-based pop-rock five-piece.
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8954.
Why There Are Mountains
by Cymbals Eat Guitars
September 29, 2009
This is the debut album for the New York rock quartet.
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8955.
Surrender
by Hurts
October 9, 2015
The third full-length release for the British duo was produced by Jonas Quant.
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8956.
JackInABox
by Turin Brakes
June 7, 2005
The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.
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8957.
Deeper Than Rap
by Rick Ross
April 21, 2009
The third album for the rapper features such guests as Foxy Brown, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Kayne West, The-Dream, Robin Thicke, Ne-Yo, and T-Pain.
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8958.
Baby
by White Hinterland
April 1, 2014
The third full-length studio release for Casey Dienel was self-produced in a home studio in her parents' basement.
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8959.
Last Year Was Complicated
by Nick Jonas
June 10, 2016
The third full-length solo release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Big Sean, Tove Lo and Ty Dolla $ign.
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8960.
Pocket Symphony
by Air
March 6, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).
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8961.
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future
by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
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8962.
Majid Jordan
by Majid Jordan
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Canadian duo of Majid Al Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman features a guest appearance by Drake.
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8963.
Limitless
by Tonight Alive
March 4, 2016
The third full-length release for the Australian rock band led by Jenna McDougall was produced by David Bendeth.
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8964.
Circulatory System
by Circulatory System
August 28, 2001
After the breakup of Olivia Tremor Control, Will Hart went on to form Circulatory System along with fellow musicians from that group as well as others, such as Jeff Magnum (Neutral Milk Hotel). This is their debut release.
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8965.
Vivian Girls
by Vivian Girls
September 30, 2008
The debut album for the Brooklyn trio is less than 22 minutes long.
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8966.
Lout [EP]
by The Horrors
March 12, 2021
The three-track EP from the British rock band led by Faris Badwan was self-produced.
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8967.
Teens of Style
by Car Seat Headrest
October 30, 2015
The major label debut full-length release for the music project of Will Toledo features new recordings of his older songs previously released on Bandcamp.
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8968.
Glasshouse
by Jessie Ware
October 20, 2017
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Paul Buchanan and contributions from such artists as Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Francis and the Lights, Julia Michaels, Ed Sheeran, Starsmith, Ryan Tedder, and Two Inch Punch.
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8969.
Ghosts VI: Locusts
by Nine Inch Nails
March 27, 2020
The 15-track surprise release is one of the two new albums (Ghosts V: Together being the other) that continues Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross' instrumental Ghosts series.
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8970.
Gutter Tactics
by Dälek
January 27, 2009
This is the latest album for the New Jersey-based rap duo.
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8971.
Reflection
by Fifth Harmony
February 3, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B pop quintet formed on the second season of X Factor features guest appearances from Kid Ink and Tyga.
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8972.
Let Love
by Common
August 30, 2019
The 12th full-length studio release from the rapper/actor features guest appearances from A-Trak, BJ The Chicago Kid, Leon Bridges, Daniel Caesar. Leikeli47, Jonathan McReynolds, Samora Pinderhughes, Jill Scott, and Swizz Beatz.
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8973.
Gallows
by Gallows
September 18, 2012
The British punk rock band returns with Alexisonfire's Wade Macneil on lead vocals for its third full-length album.
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8974.
The Adventures Of Bobby Ray
by B.o.B
April 27, 2010
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta, Georgia, native features guest appearances from such artists as Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Paramore's Hayley Williams, and Eminem.
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8975.
Tug of War [Deluxe Edition]
by Paul McCartney
October 2, 2015
The reissue of the Beatle's third solo release was remixed from the original analogue multi-track tapes and features b-sides as well as eight unreleased demos. The deluxe edition includes a DVD with music videos and unreleased archival footage.
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8976.
Between Two Shores
by Glen Hansard
January 19, 2018
The third full-length solo release for the Irish singer-songwriter was recorded in France and produced by Frames guitarist David Odlum.
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8977.
Myths Of The Near Future
by Klaxons
March 27, 2007
'Myths' marks the debut for the fun-loving dance-rock (or as the band themselves call it, "new rave") four-piece from Brighton, England.
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8978.
Hellbilly Deluxe II
by Rob Zombie
February 2, 2010
Produced by Zombie himself, Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is a follow-up to his 1998 debut solo effort called Hellbilly Deluxe.
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8979.
Strange Clouds
by B.o.B
May 1, 2012
The second album for rapper B.o.B. features guest appearances from Morgan Freeman, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Ryan Tedder, Trey Songz, and T.I.
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8980.
Castles
by Lissie
March 23, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was written predominantly in her new Iowa home.
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8981.
Who Built the Moon?
by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
November 24, 2017
The third full-length release for the rock band was produced by David Holmes and features guest appearances from Paul Weller and Johny Marr.
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8982.
Street Safari
by Public Access T.V.
February 23, 2018
The second full-length release for the New York post-punk band led by John Eatherly was produced by Patrick Wimberly.
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8983.
The Fray
by The Fray
February 3, 2009
The follow-up to the Colorado quartet's twice-platinum debut album was produced by Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn.
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8984.
Everything at Once
by Travis
April 29, 2016
The eighth full-length studio release for the Scottish rock band features a guest appearance by Josephine Oniyama.
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8985.
Wikked Lil' Grrrls
by Esthero
June 28, 2005
Andre 3000, Sean Lennon and Cee Lo guest on the first album in seven years for Canadian singer Jen-Bea Englishman.
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8986.
Forever
by Phife Dawg
March 22, 2022
Phife Dawg's posthumous release features guest appearances from Cheryl Boyce-Taylor, Darien Brockington, Busta Rhymes, Dwele, Illa J, Lyric Jones, Little Brother, Maseo of De La Soul, Renée Neufville, Pos of De La Soul, Q-Tip, Rapsody, Redman, V.Rich, and Angela Winbush.
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8987.
TP.3 Reloaded
by R. Kelly
July 5, 2005
A thematic departure from his 2004 double album, TP.3 includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, The Game, Twista and Nivea.
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8988.
Glassheart
by Leona Lewis
October 15, 2012
The third studio release for the British singer features writing and production by such artists as Rodney Jerkins, Naughty Boy, Emeli Sandé, Fraser T. Smith, and Ryan Tedder.
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8989.
A Fine Mess [EP]
by Interpol
May 17, 2019
The five-track EP from the New York City indie rock band was recorded with Dave Fridmann.
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8990.
Pop Trash
by Duran Duran
June 13, 2000
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8991.
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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8992.
Cost of Living
by Downtown Boys
August 11, 2017
The third full-length release for the Rhode Island punk rock band was produced by Greg Norman and Fugazi's Guy Picciotto.
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8993.
Syre
by Jaden Smith
November 17, 2017
The debut full-length release for the son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky and Raury.
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8994.
Minor Love
by Adam Green
February 16, 2010
Heavily influenced by the likes of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Adam Green (the alternative-folk singer/songwriter better known for his stint with the lo-fi indie group Moldy Peaches) returns with his sixth studio album.
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8995.
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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8996.
Dance on the Blacktop
by Nothing
August 24, 2018
The third full-length release for the Philadelphia shoegaze band led by Domenic Palermo was produced by John Agnello.
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8997.
Root For Ruin
by Les Savy Fav
September 14, 2010
This is the fifth album for the New York City rock band led by Tim Harrington.
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8998.
Netflix & Deal [Mixtape]
by 03 Greedo
November 22, 2019
The collaboration between 03 Greedo and Kenny Beats features Buddy, Freddie Gibbs, KEY!, Maxo Kream, Ohgeesy, and Vince Staples.
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8999.
Cookie: The Anthropological Mix Tape
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
June 4, 2002
The fifth album (and first in three years) for the bassist/singer features 16 new tracks (including a bonus remix of "Pocketbook" by Missy Elliot and Rockwilder) in an eclectic mix of styles.
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9000.
Once Upon A Time In The West
by Hard-Fi
September 18, 2007
The follow-up to their hit debut album for the British indie-rock group.
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