Album Releases by Genre
Hats Off To The Buskers
by The View
March 13, 2007
The very young Scottish four-piece shot straight to #1 on the UK charts with the release of this Britpop-flavored debut album, produced by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve).
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Memory Man
by Aqualung
March 13, 2007
London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hales returns with a second album following two years of touring in support of his debut 'Strange And Beautiful.'
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Costello Music
by The Fratellis
March 13, 2007
This full-length debut for the Glasgow indie-rock trio (who are not actually brothers, despite adopting the same last name) includes the song "Flathead," which can be heard soundtracking a recent iPod commercial.
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These Friends Of Mine
by Rosie Thomas
March 13, 2007
Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love."
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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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Neon Bible
by Arcade Fire
March 6, 2007
One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.'
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Candylion
by Gruff Rhys
March 6, 2007
Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.
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The Search
by Son Volt
March 6, 2007
Frontman Jay Farrar produced the band's fifth album.
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National Anthem Of Nowhere
by Apostle Of Hustle
March 6, 2007
'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.
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The Weirdness
by The Stooges
March 6, 2007
'Weirdness' is the first album for the legendary rock band--which, yes, includes frontman Iggy Pop--since 1973. The remaining original lineup is supplemented by Minutemen bassist Mike Watt.
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My Name Is Buddy
by Ry Cooder
March 6, 2007
Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!).
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Make Another World
by Idlewild
March 6, 2007
The Scottish rockers fronted by Roddy Woomble reunite with producer Dave Eringa for this follow-up to 2005's 'Warnings/Promises.'
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The Third Hand
by RJD2
March 6, 2007
The hip-hop producer attempts a "pop" album for the first time on this third release, utilizing all live instrumentation and even singing on almost all of the tracks.
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Lynn Teeter Flower
by Maria Taylor
March 6, 2007
The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.
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Vessels
by Wolf & Cub
March 6, 2007
The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.
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Yours To Keep
by Albert Hammond, Jr.
March 6, 2007
This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.
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Myth Takes
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
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Back Numbers
by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
February 27, 2007
The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.
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You, You're A History In Rust
by Do Make Say Think
February 27, 2007
This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.
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Brand New By Tomorrow
by Money Mark
February 27, 2007
Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).
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We All Belong
by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
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A Brighter Beat
by Malcolm Middleton
February 26, 2007
This is the first solo release for the Scottish artist since the breakup of his band Arab Strap.
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All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone
by Explosions in the Sky
February 20, 2007
The instrumental post-rock band from Texas returns after a four-year wait with this fourth studio album.
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The Return To Form Black Majick Party
by Pop Levi
February 20, 2007
A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.
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The Cost
by The Frames
February 20, 2007
The Dublin, Ireland band returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Burn The Maps.'
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Strength In Numbers
by Calla
February 20, 2007
This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.'
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Sex Change
by Trans Am
February 20, 2007
The ironic Washington, D.C. post-rockers return with their first album in three years.
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King For A Day
by Bobby Conn
February 20, 2007
The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.
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Dressed Up For The Letdown
by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
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The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse
by The Besnard Lakes
February 20, 2007
Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.
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City Beach
by Jill Cunniff
February 20, 2007
This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.
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Or Give Me Death
by Aqueduct
February 20, 2007
'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct.
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Can Cladders
by High Llamas
February 20, 2007
Sean O'Hagan's first High Llamas album in four years sticks to his usual script of '60s-influenced pop.
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Ash Wednesday
by Elvis Perkins
February 20, 2007
The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks.
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In Advance Of The Broken Arm
by Marnie Stern
February 20, 2007
New York guitarist Stern (who blends harder, experimental rock with more typical indie-rock tunes) makes her debut with this 13-song set co-produced by Zach Hill (Hella).
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This Too Will Pass
by The One AM Radio
February 20, 2007
This is the third release for the lo-fi indie outfit led by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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West
by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
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Tones Of Town
by Field Music
February 13, 2007
This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.
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Infinity On High
by Fall Out Boy
February 6, 2007
The Chicago pop-punk band face high expectations for this fourth album after its predecessor, their major-label debut 'From Under The Cork Tree,' brought their first taste of mainstream success. Jay-Z (briefly) guests.
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Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul
by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
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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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The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard
by Rickie Lee Jones
February 6, 2007
The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).
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Yes, I'm A Witch
by Yoko Ono
February 6, 2007
'Witch' features an assortment of indie artists who have reimagined classic Yoko Ono tracks by mixing elements of the originals (mainly the vocals) with newly recorded music. The roster includes the Flaming Lips, Le Tigre, Spiritualized, Cat Power and the Polyphonic Spree.
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Writer's Block
by Peter Bjorn and John
February 6, 2007
This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.
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My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go
by Aereogramme
February 6, 2007
This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.
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New Magnetic Wonder
by The Apples In Stereo
February 6, 2007
The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues).
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A Weekend In The City
by Bloc Party
February 6, 2007
Kele Okereke & co. try to avoid the sophomore slump with this highly-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut 'Silent Alarm.'
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Dip
by L. Pierre
February 6, 2007
L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.
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Phantom Punch
by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
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Loney, Noir
by Loney, Dear
February 6, 2007
Sweden multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen (aka Loney, Dear) makes his American debut with this re-release of his fourth album.
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There's No 666 In Outer Space
by Hella
January 30, 2007
The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.
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Alright, Still
by Lily Allen
January 30, 2007
This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.
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We Know About The Need
by Bracken
January 30, 2007
'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.
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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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Casino Twilight Dogs
by Youth Group
January 30, 2007
The Australian band's second album was produced by Wayne Connolly (The Vines) and includes their cover of Alphaville's "Forever Young."
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Cryptograms
by Deerhunter
January 29, 2007
This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
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Stand Your Ground
by Little Barrie
January 29, 2007
Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.
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Rites Of Uncovering
by Arbouretum
January 23, 2007
Frequent Will Oldham collaborator (and member of The Anomoanon) Dave Heumann offers the second album of rustic rock from his own project, Arbouretum.
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I Can't Go On, I'll Go On
by The Broken West
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.
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Living Well
by Rob Crow
January 23, 2007
This is the fourth solo album for the Pinback frontman.
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Freedom's Road
by John Mellencamp
January 23, 2007
The rocker's first album of originals in six years includes the Chevy Trucks themesong "Our Country."
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The Bird And The Bee
by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.
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Visitations
by Clinic
January 23, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band.
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Friend Opportunity
by Deerhoof
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the San Francisco experimental rock outfit since the departure of guitarist Chris Cohen.
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The Good, The Bad & The Queen
by The Good, the Bad & the Queen
January 23, 2007
Danger Mouse produced this first album for the new collaboration between Damon Albarn (Blur,Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash), Tony Allen (Africa 70 / Fela Kuti) and Simon Tong (The Verve).
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Wincing The Night Away
by The Shins
January 23, 2007
The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.
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Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?
by Of Montreal
January 23, 2007
Kevin Barnes injects atypically autobiographical subject matter into his danceable indie-pop tunes on his latest Of Montreal release.
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Friend And Foe
by Menomena
January 23, 2007
This second song-based album of unconventional indie-rock from the Portland, Ore. trio marks their Barsuk debut.
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Transparent Things
by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 23, 2007
As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.
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Woke Myself Up
by Julie Doiron
January 23, 2007
Although still a solo album, 'Woke Myself Up' finds the singer-songwriter backed by her former bandmates in the Canadian group Eric's Trip for the first time in a decade.
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Enemy Chorus
by The Earlies
January 23, 2007
This is the second LP for the ever-growing prog-rock collective that calls both England and Texas home.
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In Stormy Nights
by Ghost
January 23, 2007
The first release in three years for the Japanese psych-rockers contains just six tracks, including one that clocks in at nearly half an hour.
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Learn To Sing Like A Star
by Kristin Hersh
January 23, 2007
The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release.
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The Autumn Defense
by The Autumn Defense
January 9, 2007
This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.
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The Destroyed Room: B-Sides And Rarities
by Sonic Youth
December 12, 2006
Not the most accessible (sound-wise) of Sonic Youth's releases, this 11-track disc compiles some of the least accessible (availability-wise) of the band's obscure recordings, which have been remastered.
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The Sweet Escape
by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
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Light Grenades
by Incubus
November 28, 2006
The California alt-metal band returns with its first album in nearly three years.
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Beast Moans
by Swan Lake
November 21, 2006
'Beast' marks the debut for Swan Lake, the new collaboration between Destroyer's Dan Bejar, Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug and Frog Eyes' Carey Mercer.
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Love
by The Beatles
November 21, 2006
If the concept of "The Beatles, remixed" saddens you, know that original Beatles producer George Martin was at the helm for this project, which serves as the soundtrack to the Vegas-based Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The 26 mashed-up tracks here were augmented with additional instrumentation and vocals performed by The Beatles themselves, culled from hours of original demo and master tapes, with pieces of 130 songs ultimately represented in some form.
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Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards
by Tom Waits
November 21, 2006
Unlike typical rarities compilations, this 3-disc set includes 30 brand-new recordings--in addition to the usual mix of covers, soundtrack selections, and other previously uncompiled material. It's like getting three new Waits albums at once.
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The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
by Brand New
November 21, 2006
The Long Island emo band's major-label debut was co-produced by Mike Sapone.
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Songs For Christmas
by Sufjan Stevens
November 21, 2006
This five-EP box set collects holiday-themed lo-fi and impromptu tracks (a mix of standards and originals originally intended as gifts for his friends and family) recorded by Stevens over the past five years.
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Entomology
by Josef K
November 21, 2006
The short-lived early 1980s Scottish band (who, like followers Orange Juice, are a strong influence on present-day bands such as Franz Ferdinand) are celebrated in a 22-track compilation that includes their singles for Postcard, cuts from their only two LPs, and recordings from a session for John Peel.
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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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So Divided
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
November 14, 2006
King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'
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An Other Cup
by Yusuf
November 14, 2006
Yusuf Islam (who seems to have lost the "Islam" portion of his name), better known by his former name of Cat Stevens, returns with his first album of pop songs since 1978.
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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 Pick Of Destiny OST
by Tenacious D
November 14, 2006
The second album for the tongue-in-cheek rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass serves as the soundtrack to their movie of the same name.
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When Your Heart Stops Beating
by (+44)
November 14, 2006
This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus.
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Milk White Sheets
by Isobel Campbell
November 7, 2006
James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) guests on the former Belle & Sebastian singer's second solo outing, which finds her reworking traditional British folk songs.
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Get Evens
by The Evens
November 7, 2006
This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).
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The Peel Sessions 1991-2004
by PJ Harvey
November 7, 2006
This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio.
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Saturday Night Wrist
by Deftones
October 31, 2006
Bob Erzin (Jane's Addiction) produced the alt-metal band's fifth album. System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian guests.
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Pretty Little Head
by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
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Songbird
by Willie Nelson
October 31, 2006
Youngster Ryan Adams produced this 11-song mix of originals and covers, which also includes musical backing from Adams' band The Cardinals.
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Endless Wire
by The Who
October 31, 2006
The legendary band's first studio album since 1982 includes a full version of their mini-opera "Wire & Glass," which was recently released (appropriately enough) as a mini-album.
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Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose
by Meat Loaf
October 31, 2006
This is the Loaf's third (and hopefully final) installment in his three-decade Bat Out Of Hell series.
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In The Absence Of Truth
by Isis
October 31, 2006
This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.
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Chops
by Euros Childs
October 24, 2006
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci frontman Euros Childs makes his solo debut with this 14-song effort.
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The Black Parade
by My Chemical Romance
October 24, 2006
This highly-anticipated and highly-theatrical concept album follow's the New Jersey band's 2004 breakthrough hit 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.'
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