Album Releases by User Score
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101.
Alive And Wired
by Old 97's
September 20, 2005
This 31-song live set was recorded during a pair of 2005 shows in the band's native Texas.
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102.
Fijacion Oral Vol. 1
by Shakira
June 7, 2005
The first of two planned 2005 releases for the Colombian pop star is this Spanish-language disc, with its English counterpart due in the fall.
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103.
Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003
by Mogwai
February 22, 2005
This disc compiles tracks from all five sessions the band recorded for the BBC's John Peel and Steve Lemacq shows.
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104.
Birds Make Good Neighbors
by Rosebuds
September 13, 2005
The North Carolina husband-and-wife duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp return with a second album, produced by Brian Paulson.
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105.
Cinder
by Dirty Three
October 11, 2005
The trio's seventh studio album is its first to include vocals, which are provided by guests Chan Marshall (Cat Power) and Sally Timms (The Mekons).
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106.
Full Of Light And Full Of Fire
by The Mendoza Line
November 22, 2005
This is the topical seventh album for the indie rockers fronted by the recently married Shannon McArdle and Timothy Bracy.
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107.
Electric Blue Watermelon
by North Mississippi Allstars
September 6, 2005
The eclectic southern blues-rockers return with an album produced by Jim Dickinson (father of band members Cody and Luther). Lucinda Williams guests.
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108.
Trials & Errors
by Magnolia Electric Co.
January 18, 2005
Recorded during a live performance by the Jason Molina-led four-piece in Brussels in 2003, 'Trials' includes seven songs from the Songs:Ohia catalog as well as three new Magnolia Electric Co. tracks.
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109.
10th Avenue Freakout
by Fog
March 22, 2005
Andrew Broder's third Fog album reprises the song "Hummer" from a recent EP of the same name, and adds 12 new tracks. It's both more vocal-oriented and (at times) more electronic than earlier efforts.
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110.
Transistor Radio
by M. Ward
February 22, 2005
The Portland, Ore. singer-songwriter's fourth album includes contributions from members of Rilo Kiley, My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists and Giant Sand.
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111.
Laughter's Fifth
by Love As Laughter
April 26, 2005
Yes, this is indeed the fifth full-length for the band led by Sam Jayne.
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112.
Crimson
by Alkaline Trio
May 24, 2005
Jerry Finn (blink-182) produced this follow-up to 'Good Mourning.'
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113.
Witching Hour
by Ladytron
October 4, 2005
Jim Abbiss (Kasabian) produced this third album for the UK band, which finds them expanding slightly away their electroclash sound.
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114.
Face The Truth
by Stephen Malkmus
May 24, 2005
Malkmus' third post-Pavement recording is his most "solo" effort to date (not to mention his weirdest), with only some of the songs featuring the full complement of Jicks backing him up.
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115.
11:11
by Maria Taylor
May 24, 2005
This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster.
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116.
Guero
by Beck
March 29, 2005
This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.
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117.
End Of Love
by Clem Snide
February 22, 2005
The fifth album for Eef Barzelay & co. includes contributions from members of Lambchop and Crooked Fingers. Barzelay himself produced the entire disc.
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118.
Hypnotize
by System Of A Down
November 22, 2005
Co-produced by Rick Rubin, this 12-song disc was recorded during the same sessions as 'Mesmerize,' and is intended to be heard with that earlier 2005 disc as one complete set.
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119.
Collisions
by Calla
September 27, 2005
The New York band returns with a third album.
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120.
Mighty Rearranger
by Robert Plant
May 10, 2005
The Led Zeppelin singer's first full solo album of original songs in a dozen years finds him backed (as on 2002's 'Dreamland') by The Strange Sensation.
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Fear Of A Black Tangent
by Busdriver
February 22, 2005
'Fear' is the second solo disc for the unique Los Angeles-based MC (born Regan Farquhar), who is backed here by beats from Daedelus, Danger Mouse, and others.
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122.
Playing The Angel
by Depeche Mode
October 18, 2005
Borrowing a page from late-80s to early-90s DM in terms of sound (and possibly even quality), the Ben Hillier-produced 'Angel' is the first Depeche Mode album to feature some David Gahan-penned songs in addition to the usual assortment of Martin Gore tracks.
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123.
Discover A Lovelier You
by Pernice Brothers
June 14, 2005
Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album.
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124.
Lullabies To Paralyze
by Queens of the Stone Age
March 22, 2005
Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
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125.
Who's Your New Professor
by Sam Prekop
March 8, 2005
'Professor' marks the second solo outing for the Sea And Cake leader. He's backed by the same group of musicians that performed on his previous 1999 release, including S&C bandmate Archer Prewitt and Josh Abrams (Town & Country).
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126.
Loose In The Air
by The Double
September 13, 2005
Steve Revitte produced the experimental Brooklyn four-piece's third album (and first for Matador).
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127.
Meltdown
by Ash
March 8, 2005
The veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.
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128.
Employment
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 15, 2005
Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.
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129.
Chaos And Creation In The Backyard
by Paul McCartney
September 13, 2005
Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich helms the bassist's 20th post-Beatles album, which finds McCartney in true solo mode, playing every instrument on these 13 songs.
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130.
The World And Everything In It
by Oranges Band
June 14, 2005
The second album from the Baltimore band was produced by band leader and vocalist Roman Kuebler.
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131.
No Wow
by The Kills
March 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-blues duo of VV and Hotel (known to their parents as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince).
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132.
A Healthy Distrust
by Sage Francis
February 8, 2005
The indie MC moves from Anticon to Epitaph for his sophomore release. Will Oldham, Danger Mouse, Alias and Saul Williams guest.
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133.
Carousel Waltz
by The Robot Ate Me
May 10, 2005
The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.
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134.
Bem-Vinda Vontade
by Mice Parade
May 3, 2005
Adam Pierce's fifth Mice Parade album adds a greatly increased vocal presence (by Pierce, Ikuko Harada and Mum's Kristin Anna Valtysdottir) to his tropicalia-infused post-rock.
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135.
Love Kraft
by Super Furry Animals
September 13, 2005
Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced the Furries' follow-up to 2003's "Phantom Power," which sees all of the band members (rather than just Gruff Rhys) taking turns at writing and singing. There are no Welsh songs this time out, although there is one in Portugese.
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136.
Valende
by Jennifer Gentle
January 25, 2005
'Valende' is the third album overall and American debut for the Italian psychedelic rock band Jennifer Gentle. (Note that there is nobody in the band actually named Jennifer, and we are unsure about exactly how gentle they are.)
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137.
The Repulsion Box
by Sons and Daughters
August 9, 2005
Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave, Beth Orton, PJ Harvey) produced this debut disc for the Glaswegian band.
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138.
For The Season
by The Gris Gris
November 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-psych outfit led by Greg Ashley.
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139.
Celebration Castle
by The Ponys
May 3, 2005
Steve Albini produced album #2 for the Chicago post-punk outfit.
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140.
Celebration
by Celebration
October 11, 2005
Members of TV On The Radio produced and contributed to this debut Celebration LP from Baltimore husband and wife Sean Antanaitis and Katrina Ford (joined in Celebration by drummer David Bergander), who have previously played in bands Jaks and Love Life.
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141.
Everything Ecstatic
by Four Tet
May 31, 2005
Kieran Hebden's fourth Four Tet album dispenses somewhat with the "folk" portion of his folktronica sound, resulting in a more beat-driven effort.
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142.
Ex Hex
by Mary Timony
April 19, 2005
Fugazi drummer Brandon Canty produced this third solo disc for ex-Helium leader Timony, who is joined here by guitarist Devin Ocampo.
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143.
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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144.
Atom Bomb
by Blind Boys Of Alabama
March 15, 2005
The long-lived Grammy-winning gospel-blues group's latest finds them joined by David Hidalgo and Billy Preston.
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145.
Take Fountain
by The Wedding Present
February 15, 2005
Eight years ago, Wedding Present leader David Gedge put that band on hold to pursue--at first--a more cinematic sound with his new outfit, the aptly named Cinerama. With Cinerma's sound more closely approximating the Wedding Present's in recent years, Gedge has revived the WP name (but retained the most recent Cinerama lineup) for this latest release, produced by Steve Fisk.
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146.
Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
by The Like
September 13, 2005
This debut for the all-girl L.A.-based trio (who are daughters of music industry bigwigs) was produced by former Prince backing musician Wendy Melvoin.
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147.
In The Reins [EP]
by Iron & Wine + Calexico
September 13, 2005
This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.
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148.
You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having
by Atmosphere
October 4, 2005
The underground hip-hop duo of Slug and Ant return with a new two-disc set.
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149.
The Family Myth
by Tangiers
September 20, 2005
Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav) produced this third album for the Toronto duo-turned-foursome.
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150.
Happiness In Magazines
by Graham Coxon
January 25, 2005
Stephen Street produces the former Blur guitarist's fifth solo disc.
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151.
Suit Yourself
by Shelby Lynne
May 24, 2005
The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release.
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152.
The Breakthrough
by Mary J. Blige
December 20, 2005
The R&B singer's latest includes a cover of U2's "One." The all-star roster of contributors includes Bono, Jay-Z, Raphael Saadiq, Dr. Dre and will.i.am.
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153.
Clor
by Clor
July 25, 2005
The Barry Dobbin-led band (who also form part of Roots Manuva's live band) make their debut with this retro-dance-rock disc.
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154.
The Earth Is Blue
by Damon & Naomi
February 22, 2005
The fifth studio album for former Galaxie 500 members Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang once again finds the pair joined by Ghost guitarist Michio Kurihara.
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155.
Ghetto Bells
by Vic Chesnutt
March 22, 2005
The Athens, Georgia singer-songwriter is backed by an all-star band of Van Dyke Parks (keyboards), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Don Heffington (drums), with John Chelew producing.
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156.
Peel Sessions
by Galaxie 500
November 22, 2005
The first official release of the trio's two BBC radio sessions for John Peel (recorded in 1989 and 1990) includes covers of songs by the Sex Pistols and Jonathan Richman.
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157.
Everything's OK
by Al Green
March 15, 2005
The legendary soul singer reunites with longtime producer Willie Mitchell for the second time in three years.
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158.
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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159.
Before The Dawn Heals Us
by M83
January 25, 2005
The French electronica outfit (now down to a single member, Anthony Gonzalez) return with a follow-up to their much-loved 2003 breakthrough, 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts.'
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160.
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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161.
A River Ain't Too Much To Love
by Smog
May 31, 2005
Bill Callahan's 12th Smog album finds him joined in the studio by such musicians as Jim White (Dirty Three) and Joanna Newsom.
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162.
The Secret Migration
by Mercury Rev
May 17, 2005
The psychedelic indie rockers, led by returning core trio of vocalist Jonathan Donahue, guitarist Grasshopper and drummer Jeff Mercel, return with a less-orchestral follow up to 2001's 'All Is Dream.' Longtime collaborator David Fridmann co-produced.
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163.
USA (United State Of Atlanta)
by Ying Yang Twins
June 28, 2005
D-Roc and Kaine's fourth disc boasts appearances by Missy Elliott, Mike Jones, Busta Rhymes and Adam Levine (Maroon5).
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164.
Before The Poison
by Marianne Faithfull
January 25, 2005
Faithfull's latest comes with some all-star assistance: P.J. Harvey wrote, produced and performed on over half of the tracks, with Damon Albarn and Nick Cave contributing to others.
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165.
Out Of Breach (Manchester's Revenge)
by Mu
February 8, 2005
The Sheffield, England husband and wife electronica duo of Maurice Fulton and Mutsumi Kanamori attack various aspects of pop culture on this second funny, angry and strange release, which features song titles such as "Paris Hilton" and "Stop Bothering Michael Jackson."
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166.
Let Us Never Speak Of It Again
by Out Hud
March 22, 2005
The first album in two years for the New York band (which shares three members with !!!) introduces a few vocals (from group members Phyllis Forbes and Molly Schnick) and drum machines into the mix for the first time.
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167.
The Runners Four
by Deerhoof
October 11, 2005
The experimental San Francisco outfit led by Rob Fisk and Greg Saunier return with what is by far their lengthiest (and calmest) release yet.
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168.
Golden Ocean
by 50 Foot Wave
March 8, 2005
The indie-rock trio 50 Foot Wave includes a pair of Throwing Muses (Kristin Hersh and Bernard Georges) plus Rob Ahlers. This full-length debut follows a self-titled EP released in 2004.
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169.
Blame The Vain
by Dwight Yoakam
June 14, 2005
The country singer self-produced these dozen songs, which amount to the 18th album of his career.
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170.
Maritime
by Minotaur Shock
August 9, 2005
This is the second album for electronica artist David Edwards, who has drawn acclaim for his mellow, cheerful sound.
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171.
Tender Buttons
by Broadcast
September 20, 2005
Half the band has departed (replaced by a drum machine), but Broadcast's third LP still features the vocals of Trish Keenan and James Cargill's retro-electronic sound.
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172.
Open Season
by British Sea Power
April 5, 2005
The tree-climbing, ice shelf-loving, Brighton, England band's second album follows two years after their debut ('The Decline Of British Sea Power') brought them critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Mads Bjerke (Spiritualized) produced.
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173.
Suspended Animation
by Fantômas
April 5, 2005
The theme of Mike Patton's fourth Fantomas album (which is similar in sound to their first disc) is a calendar, which each track named after a different day of April 2005.
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174.
The Way It Is
by Keyshia Cole
June 21, 2005
Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.
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175.
Shamelessly Exciting
by Jason Forrest
October 11, 2005
David Grubbs and Laura Cantrell guest on Forrest's latest cut-up offering.
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176.
Give Blood
by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
September 13, 2005
Brakes is an often-jokey, garage-rock side project for British Sea Power keyboardist Eamon Hamilton, who here steps to the forefront, playing guitar and handling lead vocals. Joining him are members of Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot on 16 tracks that range from six seconds to 3:39 in length.
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177.
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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178.
Frances The Mute
by The Mars Volta
March 1, 2005
The psychedelic prog-rock outfit led by Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar Rodriguez return with a second ambitious album, which follows the death of band member Jeremy Ward.
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179.
Dignity And Shame
by Crooked Fingers
February 22, 2005
Velocity Girl's Sarah Shannon guests on Eric Bachmann's fourth Crooked Fingers release, which was co-produced by Martin Feveyear.
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180.
I Sold Gold
by Aqueduct
January 25, 2005
This is the second full-length for the Seattle-based band which consists solely of David Terry (and his drum machine) and has drawn comparisons to Grandaddy and the Flaming Lips.
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181.
Our Thickness
by The Russian Futurists
May 3, 2005
Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.
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182.
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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183.
One Way, It's Every Way
by Clue To Kalo
September 20, 2005
This is the second album of electronica-meets-indie-pop (falling somewhere between Manitoba and the Postal Service) from Mark Mitchell.
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184.
B-Sides & Rarities
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
March 22, 2005
For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.
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185.
Blue Eyed In The Red Room
by Boom Bip
March 8, 2005
This mainly instrumental disc (which, rather than being sample-driven, features live instrumentation from Boom Bip himself) also includes two vocal tracks, with Nina Nastasia and Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) handling the singing.
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186.
Flies The Fields
by Shipping News
March 22, 2005
Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.
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187.
Menos el Oso
by Minus the Bear
August 23, 2005
The Seattle band returns with a fourth album.
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188.
Black Forest
by The A-Frames
March 22, 2005
This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.
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189.
Not Them, You
by Lake Trout
September 13, 2005
Dave Fridmann produced the Baltimore jam band's latest.
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190.
As Is Now
by Paul Weller
October 11, 2005
Weller's latest--his first disc of new material in three years-- is louder and rock-ier than other recent efforts.
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191.
Pretty In Black
by The Raveonettes
May 3, 2005
'Black' finds the Danish duo expanded to a more melodic, less noisy trio, with new bassist Anders Christensen joining vocalist Sharon Foo and guitarist Sune Rose Wagner. Also appearing are Velvet Underground drummer Maureen Tucker, Suicide's Martin Rev, and Ronnie Spector.
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192.
Oral Fixation Vol. 2
by Shakira
November 29, 2005
The singer's second 2005 release is sung entirely in English, and includes two tracks originally sung in Spanish on Fijacion Oral Vol. 1.
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193.
Headphones
by Headphones
May 10, 2005
This new side project for Pedro The Lion's David Bazan finds that group's guitars replaced with synthesizers.
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194.
Quit +/or Fight
by Holopaw
August 9, 2005
This is the second album of country-folk-rock tunes for the Gainesville, Florida band led by John Orth.
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195.
Albatross
by The Standard
October 4, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Portland, Ore. band fronted by Tim Putnam.
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196.
The Cookbook
by Missy Elliott
July 5, 2005
Slick Rick, The Neptunes, M.I.A., Tweet and Mary J. Blige are among the guests on Elliott's first new disc in two years. Longtime collaborator Timbaland produces just two tracks here.
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197.
Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947
by Michael Penn
August 2, 2005
The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter's first outing in five years is a loose concept album set in the year 1947.
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198.
Live At Earls Court
by Morrissey
March 29, 2005
Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.
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199.
Recording A Tape The Colour Of The Light
by Bell Orchestre
November 15, 2005
This is the long-in-the-making debut album for the instrumental Montreal band that shares two members (Sarah Neufeld and Richard Reed Parry) with the Arcade Fire.
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200.
Magic Time
by Van Morrison
May 17, 2005
The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.
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