Album Releases by Genre
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Don’t Be A Stranger
by Moondoggies
August 19, 2008
The quartet from Seattle release its debut album.
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Recovery
by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2008
The father of fellow musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright reworks some of his songs in his latest release produced by Joe Henry.
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Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us
by Death Vessel
August 19, 2008
Joel Thibodeau's sophomore album was recorded in New Jersey and produced by Pete Donnelly.
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Fast Paced World
by The Duhks
August 19, 2008
The fourth album for the folk quintet from Canada.
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Waiting In Vain
by James Jackson Toth
July 29, 2008
The artist previously known as Wooden Wand releases his debut solo album.
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There Were Wolves
by The Accidental
June 3, 2008
The debut album for the quartet includes Sam Genders of Tunng, Stephen Cracknell of The Memory Band, Hanna Caughlin of The Bicycle Thieves, and Liam Bailey.
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All We Could Do Was Sing
by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
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Fern Knight
by Fern Knight
May 13, 2008
The quartet featuring Margaret Wienk releases its third album, which was recorded on a 24-track analog tape.
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Langhorne Slim
by Langhorne Slim
April 29, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Love & Justice
by Billy Bragg
April 22, 2008
The 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.
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The Visiter
by The Dodos
March 18, 2008
The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.
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Dirt Farmer
by Levon Helm
October 30, 2007
Former The Band drummer/singer returns with a solo album.
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Raising Sand
by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss
October 23, 2007
The Led Zeppelin singer pairs up with Bluegrass singer Alison Krauss.
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Little Amber Bottles
by Blanche
October 23, 2007
The Detroit-based group and backing band on Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose" release their sophomore album.
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The Flying Club Cup
by Beirut
October 9, 2007
The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon.
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Good Arrows
by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
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The Shepherd's Dog
by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
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Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon
by Devendra Banhart
September 25, 2007
The latest album from the Texas-based artist includes guest appearances by Gael Garc?a Bernal, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos.
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Invitation Songs
by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
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Dark On Fire
by Turin Brakes
September 17, 2007
This is the London-based folk duo's fourth album.
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Lifeline
by Ben Harper
August 28, 2007
The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe.
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The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter
by Josh Ritter
August 21, 2007
It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.
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Unglamorous
by Lori McKenna
August 14, 2007
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label.
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Beauty & Crime
by Suzanne Vega
July 17, 2007
The folk singer returns after six years with her newest album.
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In Camera
by Arthur & Yu
June 19, 2007
With influences from the Velvet Underground and Lee Hazlewood, the Seattle-based duo of Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott release their debut album.
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There's No Home
by Jana Hunter
April 10, 2007
The Houston, Texas singer's sophomore album released on Gnomonsong, Devendra Banhart's label.
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The Calling
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
March 6, 2007
This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.
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Children Running Through
by Patty Griffin
February 6, 2007
Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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Ys
by Joanna Newsom
November 14, 2006
Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.
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9
by Damien Rice
November 14, 2006
The Irish singer-songwriter returns with a second album.
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The Black Swan
by Bert Jansch
October 17, 2006
The veteran British folkie is joined by Espers, Devendra Banhart and Beth Orton on his latest release.
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Long Island Shores
by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
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Hello Love
by The Be Good Tanyas
October 10, 2006
This the third album for the Canadian folk trio includes a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry."
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Despite Our Differences
by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
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To Find Me Gone
by Vetiver
May 23, 2006
Devendra Banhart guests on the second full-length for the folk-rock band led by Andy Cabic.
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II
by Espers
May 16, 2006
This is the appropriately-titled second release for the Philadelphia acid-folk group.
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Springtime Can Kill You
by Jolie Holland
May 9, 2006
This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.
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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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Illinois
by Sufjan Stevens
July 5, 2005
The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State.
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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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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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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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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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So Jealous
by Tegan and Sara
September 14, 2004
The Canadian folk-rock twins return with their third album.
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Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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All That We Let In
by Indigo Girls
February 17, 2004
The veteran duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray continue with their well-established sound on this ninth studio album.
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OST
by Cold Mountain
December 16, 2003
Producer T-Bone Burnett compiled this collection of traditional Americana, country and blues tunes to complement Anthony Minghella's Civil War epic. Among the performers here are Alison Krauss and the White Stripes' Jack White.
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O
by Damien Rice
June 10, 2003
This full-length debut for the Irish singer/songwriter has moved beyond his home country (where it was a massive hit) to attract critical praise and strong sales worldwide. Mostly self-produced and recorded, the disc also comes in specially-designed packaging including text, artwork and photographs.
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Soul Journey
by Gillian Welch
June 3, 2003
The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album.
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The Old Kit Bag
by Richard Thompson
May 6, 2003
On an indie label for the first time in almost two decades, the veteran British folk-rocker returns with a stripped-down sound, courtesy of producer John Chelew.
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The Intercontinentals
by Bill Frisell
April 15, 2003
On his latest release, Bill Frisell takes an international approach to American folk music, assembling a cosmopolitan group of musicians that includes Malian vocalist/percussionist Sidiki Camara, Brazilian guitarist Vinicius Cantuaria, and Greece's Christos Govetas.
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World Without Tears
by Lucinda Williams
April 8, 2003
Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.'
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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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Chinatown
by The Be Good Tanyas
March 11, 2003
This is the second album for the alt-folk trio from Vancouver, Canada.
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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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Travelogue
by Joni Mitchell
November 19, 2002
Backed by the London Symphony Orchestra, Joni Mitchell revisits songs from throughout her 35-year career on this two-disc set.
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Fashionably Late
by Linda Thompson
July 30, 2002
Talk about apt titles. The British folk legend's first album in a whopping 17 years features 10 new songs recorded mainly with her son, Teddy Thompson, and numerous guests such as Rufus Wainwright, Van Dyke Parks, and ex-husband and recording partner Richard Thompson.
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Become You
by Indigo Girls
March 12, 2002
This is the first new album in three years for the folk-rock duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray.
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Barricades & Brickwalls
by Kasey Chambers
February 12, 2002
Australian alt-country singer Kasey Chambers follows her acclaimed 2000 debut ('The Captain') with this sophomore effort. Lucinda Williams guests.
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Time (The Revelator)
by Gillian Welch
July 31, 2001
This is the third album for the California native. David Rawlings has replaced T-Bone Burnett as producer.
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Essence
by Lucinda Williams
June 5, 2001
Although Lucinda Williams' recording career began in 1979, this is just her sixth full-length release, following 1998's well-received 'Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.' 'Essence' features 11 new trackes penned by Williams and co-produced by Charlie Sexton and Bo Ramsey.
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Time* Sex* Love*
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
May 29, 2001
This is Carpenter's first studio release since 1996, and features a seven-piece band.
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Revelling/Reckoning
by Ani DiFranco
April 10, 2001
The normally prolific DiFranco hasn't released a new album since 1999's 'To The Teeth,' but now she returns with a vengeance: this 2-disc, 2-hour, 29-track collection of new songs. Ani goes solo on about half the tracks; the others feature members of her touring band. Guest musicians include trumpter Jon Hassell, sax man Maceo Parker, and guitarist Lloyd Maines.
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Whole New You
by Shawn Colvin
March 27, 2001
Shawn Colvin's first album of new material in five years contains 11 tracks, including a collaboration with Edie Brickell ("Roger Wilco").
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Canto
by Los Super Seven
March 13, 2001
The second release from the Latin-folk supergroup, featuring members of Los Lobos.
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Folktronic
by Momus
February 27, 2001
Scotland's Nicholas Currie (aka Momus) returns with an usual album that combines (fake) traditional folk tunes with modern electronica.
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OST
by O Brother Where Art Thou
December 5, 2000
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Crossing Muddy Waters
by John Hiatt
September 26, 2000
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The Confessions of St. Ace
by John Wesley Harding
August 29, 2000
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Early Days
by Beth Hirsch
August 29, 2000
The debut album from the singer-songwriter best known for her work on Air's 'Moon Safari' (where she co-wrote and provided vocals for "All I Need" and "You Make It Easy").
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The Green World
by Dar Williams
August 22, 2000
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Mermaid Avenue Vol. II
by Billy Bragg & Wilco
May 30, 2000
Following 1998's successful collaboration Mermaid Avenue, Billy Bragg and Wilco have reunited to bring more of Woody Guthrie's unrecorded lyrics to life.
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