Album Releases by User Score
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101.
Tiger My Friend
by Psapp
November 2, 2004
This is the debut album for the London-based electronica duo, who blend their minimalist, experimental tendencies with more organic elements, including vocals (think of a more playful version of Mum).
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Satanic Panic In The Attic
by Of Montreal
April 6, 2004
The band's sixth album is their first for Polyvinyl and sees them branching out, into "1970s Afro beat and '80s new wave" as they say.
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103.
Grown Backwards
by David Byrne
March 16, 2004
This is not my beautiful opera. The Talking Heads most verbose member returns with one of his more eclectic solo albums to date (and that's saying something), featuring covers of Lambchop, Bizet and Verdi (we're talking arias, people) scattered amongst originals that range from African rhythms to doo-wop. The Tosca Strings and Rufus Wainwright guest.
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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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105.
Trust Not Those In Whom Without Some Touch Of Madness
by Thalia Zedek
September 14, 2004
A 20-year veteran of the indie music scene, the former Come frontwoman returns with her second solo LP.
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Fortune
by The Mendoza Line
August 10, 2004
Using a 2003 European tour as inspiration, the Athens, Georga indie-rockers recorded this sixth album as a series of narratives about both Americans traveling abroad and about recent immigrants to the United States.
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107.
Das Not Compute
by Division Of Laura Lee
May 11, 2004
The Swedish garage rockers return with a sophomore LP.
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108.
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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109.
Absent Friends
by The Divine Comedy
May 4, 2004
Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing.
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110.
Misery Is A Butterfly
by Blonde Redhead
March 23, 2004
'Misery' is the first 4AD release for the noisy, experimental indie rockers, who have mellowed/refined their sound a bit to fit their new label.
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111.
Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See
by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
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112.
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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113.
The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire
by McLusky
May 18, 2004
Steve Albini returns as producer for the Welsh indie-punk trio's third album.
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114.
Almost Killed Me
by The Hold Steady
April 20, 2004
'Almost Killed Me' is the debut for the New York City band featuring two former members of Lifter Puller, including band founder Craig Finn. Unlike most recent NYC bands, they draw their influences from classic American rock.
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115.
Immortal Memory
by Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Cassidy
January 20, 2004
Known for her work as half of the 4AD group Dead Can Dance, as well as more recent efforts scoring such films as Gladiator and Whale Rider, Lisa Gerrard here unites with Irish classical composer Patrick Cassidy for ten new tracks, including songs sung in Aramaic, Latin and Gaelic.
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116.
The Power Out
by Electrelane
February 3, 2004
The all-female indie-rock band from Brighton, England (who in the past have crossed Stereolab's love for vintage electronics with a more raucous sound) worked with producer Steve Albini on this second full-length, which incorporates vocals into the mix for the first time.
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117.
Cellar Door
by John Vanderslice
January 20, 2004
Popular San Francisco-based indie producer and former MK Ultra frontman John Vanderslice returns with his fourth solo album.
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118.
Juxtaposition
by Radian
August 24, 2004
The third album for the Vienna-based electronica-infused post-rock trio was recorded partially in Austria and partially with John McEntire in Chicago.
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119.
Tyrannosaurus Hives
by The Hives
July 20, 2004
The Swedish garage-rockers return with their third full-length disc.
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120.
Hypnotic Underworld
by Ghost
February 3, 2004
The experimental/psychedelic Japanese collective returns with their first album in five years, with co-founder Taishi Takizawa re-joining the group as a member (in addition to continuing to serve as the band's producer).
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121.
A Long Hot Summer
by Masta Ace
August 3, 2004
9th Wonder is among the producers on the veteran Brooklyn MC's fifth full-length (rumored to be his last), a prequel to previous disc ?Disposable Arts.' Guests include Rahzel, Jean Grae and The Beatnuts.
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122.
On! Air! Library!
by On! Air! Library!
April 6, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the unique-sounding New York post-rock/experimental trio of Philip Wann and twin sisters Claudia and Alley Deheza. Steve Rivette (Liars) produced, with guest drumming from Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
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123.
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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124.
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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125.
C'Mon Miracle
by Mirah
May 4, 2004
The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).
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126.
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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127.
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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128.
Virginia Creeper
by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 24, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and occasional Gilmore Girls actor) formerly of the group Grant Lee Buffalo.
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129.
We Shall All Be Healed
by The Mountain Goats
February 3, 2004
John Darnielle's fifth Mountain Goats disc in the past two years was produced by John Vanderslice.
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130.
No More Songs About Sleep And Fire
by Poster Children
January 27, 2004
The veteran Illinois-based college-radio favorites offer up more new wave (or is that post new wave or new new wave?) tunes on their eighth studio LP.
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131.
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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132.
The Volunteers
by Onelinedrawing
March 23, 2004
Onelinedrawing is the alter ego for Sacramento, Calif.-based singer/guitarist Jonah Matranga, formerly of the emo band Far.
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133.
Margerine Eclipse
by Stereolab
January 27, 2004
'Margerine Eclipse' marks the London-based band's first LP since the death of long-time member Mary Hansen, as well as the once-prolific group's longest-ever gap between albums (2 1/2 years).
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134.
Punk Rock
by Mekons
January 20, 2004
'Punk Rock' is just that, combining new recordings of some of the band's edgier late-70s output with live performances culled from their 25th anniversary tour in 2002.
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135.
With The Lights Out
by Nirvana
November 23, 2004
This three-disc box set contains more than 50 previously unreleased recordings by the legendary Seattle band, including demos, live tracks, and alternate versions. Also included is an extensive bonus DVD filled with live performances.
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136.
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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137.
Anything
by Martina Topley-Bird
July 27, 2004
The former Tricky collaborator was nominated for the UK's Mercury Music Prize for her solo debut 'Quixotic,' which arrives in the U.S. a year later re-sequenced, re-designed, and re-titled (as 'Anything'). Included (as on the original version) is a collaboration with Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan, as well as tracks recorded with Tricky and David Holmes.
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138.
Magic & Medicine
by The Coral
February 10, 2004
One of the more attention-grabbing British bands to emerge in the last few years--their fun, genre-jumping debut album landed them a Mercury Music Prize nomination--The Coral returns with a more coherent, '60s-influenced sophomore LP.
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139.
Tres Cosas
by Juana Molina
May 4, 2004
'Three Things' marks the third disc for Argentina's Juana Molina, who gained fame in her native country as a sitcom star before venturing into the realm of indietronica (where she draws comparisons to Beth Orton and Lisa Germano).
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140.
Young Prayer
by Panda Bear
September 28, 2004
This short solo disc for half of the current Animal Collective lineup was recorded in 2002 after the death of his father.
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141.
Spirit Stereo Frequency
by All Night Radio
February 17, 2004
All Night Radio is the latest (and most psychedelic) incarnation for Beachwood Sparks' Dave Scher and Jimi Hey.
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142.
We Fight Til Death
by Windsor For The Derby
August 17, 2004
The now Philadelphia-based band's fifth album in its ten-year history marks its debut for Secretly Canadian. What's not so secret is that the disc was produced by Dan Burton (Early Day Miners).
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143.
Kiss Of Death
by Jadakiss
June 22, 2004
The New York rapper's second solo disc (after stints in the Ruff Ryders and the Lox) features production from Kanye West, the Neptunes and Swizz Beatz, with appearances from Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Anthony Hamilton.
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144.
Talkie Walkie
by Air
January 27, 2004
Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) produced this third studio LP for the French duo, who handle all the vocal duties themselves for the first time.
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145.
Joyful Rebellion
by k-os
September 21, 2004
This is the second full-length for the adventurous Canadian rapper, who mixes jazz, reggae and rock with hip-hop. He produced the album himself, and even plays guitar and piano on several tracks.
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146.
Winds Take No Shape
by Call & Response
June 8, 2004
The Bay Area indie-pop band returns with a second LP.
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147.
Louden Up Now
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 8, 2004
This is the second full-length for the dance-oriented Sacramento/New York seven-piece (down from eight), who share several members with the band Out Hud.
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148.
Apropa't
by Savath & Savalas
January 27, 2004
Savath & Savalas is a side project from avant-garde hip-hop producer Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73) that here incorporates elements of post-rock, Latin pop and jazz rhythms, and other world music elements. Aiding him are drummer John Herndon (Tortoise) and vocalist Eva Muns.
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149.
The Concretes
by The Concretes
June 29, 2004
The Swedish group (originally formed 9 years ago as an all-girl trio, but now featuring 8 full-time members) make their international debut with an album that manages to combine elements of classic Motown, Mazzy Star and the Velvet Underground.
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150.
More Adventurous
by Rilo Kiley
August 17, 2004
The Los Angeles indie-rockers make their major label debut with 'More Adventurous.' In the two years since their previous outing together, the band's Jenny Lewis contributed vocals to the debut from the Postal Service, while Blake Sennett and Jason Boesel released an album from their own side project, The Elected.
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151.
Radical Connector
by Mouse on Mars
August 24, 2004
The German elecronica duo of Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner are back with their first LP in three years, combining distorted vocals and samples with their glitchy yet melodic--and sometimes even humorous--instrumentation.
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152.
Sorry I Make You Lush
by Wagon Christ
July 13, 2004
Wagon Christ is the alter-ego of prolific English electronica artist Luke Vibert (who also records under his own name and Plug).
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153.
The Cure
by The Cure
June 29, 2004
The follow-up to 2000's 'Bloodflowers' sees Robert Smith & co. working with metal producer Ross Robinson (Limp Bizkit, Korn) for the first time (and apparently, he ate up so much of the recording budget that they couldn't afford an album cover artist).
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154.
Soft Commands
by Ken Stringfellow
July 13, 2004
This solo disc from the Posies member features guest appearances from Jill Sobule and members of Velocity Girl, Oranger and the Posies.
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155.
Joji
by The Anomoanon
November 2, 2004
This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets.
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156.
Houses of the Molé
by Ministry
June 22, 2004
The oh-so-punny industrial rockers return with, believe it or not, their 10th LP (although that does include their early synth-pop releases when they were scary for very different reasons).
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157.
Give
by The Bad Plus
March 9, 2004
The modern-jazz trio stick to the formula of their well-received 2003 debut on this sophomore effort, working again with producer Tchad Blake on a mix of originals and unlikely covers (this time out including Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" and The Pixies' "Velouria").
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158.
Kila Kila Kila
by OOIOO
February 17, 2004
This is the fourth release for the all-female Japanese rock band fronted by Yoshimi P-We of the Boredoms.
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159.
Obrigado Saudade
by Mice Parade
January 27, 2004
Mice Parade is the solo moniker adopted by Adam Pierce (drummer for the east coast indie rock band The Swirlies) for his forays into electronica and post-rock. Although he has expanded Mice Parade into a full-band effort on some previous releases, Pierce recorded this fourth studio LP mainly on his own.
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160.
Happenstance
by Rachael Yamagata
June 8, 2004
'Happenstance' is the first solo LP for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter, who has also recorded with the funk band Bumpus.
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161.
Where You Want To Be
by Taking Back Sunday
July 27, 2004
The sophomore effort from the Long Island emo band was produced by Lou Giordano (Ataris), and features new vocalist Fred Mascherino (joining band founder Adam Lazzara).
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162.
In Exile Deo
by Juliana Hatfield
May 18, 2004
Hatfield's fourth solo disc (and first since 2000) finds her working with producers and engineers David Way (Pink, Madonna), David Leonard (Avril Lavigne, Prince) and Dave Cook (Nick Cave).
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163.
Feels Like Home
by Norah Jones
February 10, 2004
Arif Mardin produced this follow-up to the singer's hugely successful 2002 effort 'Come Away With Me.' Dolly Parton guests.
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164.
Automato
by Automato
April 20, 2004
The DFA produced this full-length debut for the unconventional rap outfit consisting of MC Jesse Levine and a live five-piece backing band.
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165.
Rendezvous
by Luna
October 26, 2004
Bryce Goggin (Phish, Pavement) produced this final album for Dean Wareham & co., who have since announced their intent to disband. It includes a new version of the song "Astronaut" from the 2003 EP 'Close Cover Before Striking.'
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166.
Ten
by cLOUDDEAD
March 16, 2004
This is the second group album (as cLOUDDEAD) for three of the founders of the indie hip-hop collective anticon: Why?, Doseone and Odd Nosdam.
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167.
Milk Man
by Deerhoof
March 9, 2004
The San Francisco noise-rockers' latest is a concept album about the Pied Piper-esque title character, who is based on the drawings of illustrator Ken Kagami.
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trampin'
by Patti Smith
April 27, 2004
The legendary rocker's ninth album is a lowercase effort (song titles included), featuring her daughter Jesse on piano on the title track, as well as the same backing band that has been with her for the past decade.
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169.
Heron King Blues
by Califone
January 20, 2004
The latest LP from the Chicago-based experimental indie-rockers returns the same four-piece lineup (led, as always, by Tim Rutili) from 2003's Quicksand/Cradlesnakes.
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170.
Spooked
by Robyn Hitchcock
October 5, 2004
Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings.
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171.
Heroes To Zeros
by Beta Band
May 4, 2004
'Heroes' marks the third album for the ever-strange UK outfit, who self-produced the disc and handed it off to Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) for mixing.
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172.
Ultravisitor
by Squarepusher
March 9, 2004
Tom Jenkinson's latest full-length attempts to incorporate more of his live sound into the overall feel.
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173.
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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174.
On My Way
by Ben Kweller
April 6, 2004
The 22-year-old Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter returns with 11 new tracks produced by Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon).
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175.
Underachievers Please Try Harder
by Camera Obscura
January 20, 2004
'Underachievers' is the first U.S. release for the Glasgow, Scotland-based band, who mine some of the same musical territory as fellow Scots Belle & Sebastian (as well as drawing more than a few Nick Drake comparisons).
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176.
Dear Heather
by Leonard Cohen
October 26, 2004
The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, now 70 years old, returns with his 11th studio album.
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177.
Alphabetical
by Phoenix
July 27, 2004
This is the second album for the French synth-rock outfit, who attracted some international acclaim with their 2000 debut 'United.'
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178.
The Runaway Found
by The Veils
April 20, 2004
'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).
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179.
Lonely Runs Both Ways
by Alison Krauss & Union Station
November 23, 2004
This is the first studio recording in three years for the Grammy-winning bluegrass act.
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180.
Chilltown New York
by Erick Sermon
June 22, 2004
Talib Kweli and Redman are among the guests on this solo outing for Sermon, half of the legendary rap duo EPMD.
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181.
Stone, Steel & Bright Lights
by Jay Farrar
June 8, 2004
This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).
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182.
Kesto (234.48:4)
by Pan Sonic
May 18, 2004
The number in the title indeed refers to the total running time of the Finnish electronica duo's latest album, which consists of a whopping four CDs of all-new ambient experimental music.
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183.
Again
by Colder
April 6, 2004
This entertaining electronica-with-vocals debut by France's Marc Nguyen Tan (aka Colder) is informed by the last 25 years of electronic music, especially 70's and 80's artists such as Cabaret Voltaire and New Order.
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184.
Peace Love Death Metal
by Eagles of Death Metal
March 23, 2004
This is the debut for the trio of Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Jesse Hughes and Timmy VanHamel, who, in case you were wondering, sound like neither The Eagles nor death metal.
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185.
Final Straw
by Snow Patrol
March 30, 2004
The Scottish band led by Gary Lightbody (also leader of the Reindeer Section) returns with a third LP.
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186.
Summer In Abaddon
by Pinback
October 12, 2004
This is the third album for the indie rock outfit led by Armistead Burwell Smith IV (formerly of 3 Mile Pilot) and Rob Crow.
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187.
Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
May 4, 2004
This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
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188.
Hidden Vagenda
by Kimya Dawson
October 5, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer.
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189.
The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused
by The Silent League
March 30, 2004
The Silent League is the new orchestral pop outfit for Mercury Rev touring keyboardist Justin Russo. On this debut disc, Russo and the other five permanent group members were joined by Grasshopper from Mercury Rev, Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino, and Grand Mal's Bill Whitten.
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190.
I Com
by Miss Kittin
June 1, 2004
Born in France and now residing in Berlin, Miss Kittin (aka Caroline Herve) has provided vocals for a variety of electronica producers, including Felix Da Housecat and The Hacker. Here, she works with producers Tobi Neumann and Thies Mynther.
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191.
Devin Dazzle And The Neon Fever
by Felix Da Housecat
May 25, 2004
The producer and electroclash artist returns with a proper follow-up to 2001's 'Kittenz and Thee Glitz.' Guest vocalists include the titular Neon Fever as well as James Murphy (the DFA).
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192.
Are We There Yet?
by The Citizens
September 1, 2004
The properly-hatted New York City four-piece make their debut with this ambitious CD.
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193.
Half Smiles Of The Decomposed
by Guided by Voices
August 24, 2004
After 20 years and over 20 albums, Dayton, Ohio's Guided By Voices (led throughout its duration by Robert Pollard) is calling it quits with this final release.
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194.
Schoozzzmmii
by Lone Pigeon
April 6, 2004
This is the second solo release for English singer-songwriter Gordon Anderson, who was a member of the original Beta Band lineup (and author of several of their hits including "Dry The Rain"). He tends to get labeled an "eccentric" by the music press, with frequent Syd Barrett comparisons.
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195.
God Bless Your Black Heart
by The Paper Chase
June 8, 2004
The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.
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196.
Futures
by Jimmy Eat World
October 19, 2004
The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.
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197.
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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198.
Afrodisiac
by Brandy
June 29, 2004
A ten-year music-industry veteran at age 25, Brandy returns with 15 new tracks, ditching long-time collaborator Rodney Jerkins in favor of producers Timbaland, Organized Noize and Kanye West.
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199.
Fall Back Open
by Now It's Overhead
March 9, 2004
Michael Stipe and Conor Oberst guest on this sophomore disc for the Athens, GA outfit led by producer Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes), with vocals from Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor (Azure Ray).
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200.
Fast Future Present
by Mandarin
September 7, 2004
This is the debut disc for the atmospheric Denton, Texas indie rockers.
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