Album Releases by Genre
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Studio 150
by Paul Weller
September 14, 2004
The veteran singer jams through covers of songs by the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and, er, Sister Sledge.
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Let's Bottle Bohemia
by The Thrills
September 14, 2004
Disc #2 for the Irish band was produced by Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson), with Peter Buck and Van Dyke Parks helping on a track apiece.
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It'll Be Cool
by Silkworm
September 14, 2004
This ninth album for the Chicago rockers was recorded with Steve Albini.
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Stealing Of A Nation
by Radio 4
September 7, 2004
This third album for the Brooklyn five-piece post-punk/dance-punk outfit was produced by Max Heyes (Ocean Colour Scene, Doves).
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Fast Future Present
by Mandarin
September 7, 2004
This is the debut disc for the atmospheric Denton, Texas indie rockers.
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HoboSapiens
by John Cale
September 7, 2004
Produced by Nick Franglen of Lemon Jelly, 'Hobo Sapiens' finds the 61-year-old Cale still willing to explore new musical territory. Note that none of the 12 songs here were on the "5 Tracks" EP released earlier in 2003.
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Folker
by Paul Westerberg
September 7, 2004
No, it's not a folk album, but Westerberg does handle all of the instruments himself on this latest solo release. (We suppose that it's hard to find replacements for The Replacements.)
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Rubber Factory
by The Black Keys
September 7, 2004
The blues-rock duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney return with their third album, so-named because it was recorded in a deserted rubber (tire) factory.
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Living Things
by Matthew Sweet
September 7, 2004
The singer-songwriter (who also appears in the group The Thorns) releases his first official solo disc since 1999's 'In Reverse.' Van Dyke Parks guests.
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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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Weightlifting
by Trash Can Sinatras
August 31, 2004
The fourth album for the veteran Scottish band is their first album release in eight years and first U.S. release since 1993's 'I've Seen Everything.'
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Medulla
by Björk
August 31, 2004
What the Icelandic singer's fifth album lacks in instrumentation (although there is a bit, provided by members of Matmos, Mum, and other collaborators), it makes up for with voices--lots and lots of voices. Think everything from beatboxing (including contributions from The Roots' Rahzel), choirs and Inuit throat-singing to, well, Mike Patton.
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Getting Away With Murder
by Papa Roach
August 31, 2004
The Northern California alt-metal band returns with a third album.
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Midnight Movies
by Midnight Movies
August 31, 2004
The Los Angeles trio, making their recording debut with this self-titled release, have attracted a growing fanbase over the last two years via their live shows, which highlight their atmospheric, vaguely Stereolab-esque music. The group (who met via want ads in the L.A. Weekly) is led by singer/drummer Gena Olivier.
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The Libertines
by The Libertines
August 31, 2004
While some eponymous albums suggest a lack of creativity, the heralded UK rock outfit's sophomore disc is titled 'The Libertines' because it is indeed about The Libertines--or, more specifically, about the ongoing conflict between the band's two songwriters, Carlos Barat and Pete Doherty (the latter of whom was subsequently kicked out of the band after three failed rehab attempts). The Clash's Mick Jones returns as producer.
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Lesser Matters
by The Radio Dept.
August 30, 2004
'Lesser Matters' is the debut disc for the Swedish shoegazers.
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Engine Down
by Engine Down
August 24, 2004
The Virginia indie-rockers (who share some members with the now defunct Denali) return with their fourth studio disc (and first for new label Lookout!), produced by Brian McTernan.
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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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Alive & Amplified
by Mooney Suzuki
August 24, 2004
The New York indie four-piece team up with, of all people, producers The Matrix on this follow-up to 'Electric Sweat.'
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Winchester Cathedral
by Clinic
August 24, 2004
The distinctive Liverpool-based band returns with a third studio LP.
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The Dirty South
by Drive-By Truckers
August 24, 2004
No, the Drive-By Truckers haven't gone all gangsta rap on us; the title is just one example of the southern rockers' playful side. Founders Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley remain, although their surrounding cast has changed a bit since the acclaimed 'Decoration Day.'
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Business Casual
by Beep Beep
August 24, 2004
'Business Casual' is the debut LP for the dance-oriented Nebraska four-piece, who are frequently compared to some combination of Wire, XTC and Gang Of Four and don't sound an awful lot like any of the other bands on Saddle Creek's roster, save for maybe The Faint.
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Favourite Colours
by The Sadies
August 24, 2004
The Toronto, Canada country-surf-rockers led by the Good brothers (Dallas and Travis) return with a self-produced effort. Robyn Hitchcock guests on one track.
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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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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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Frozen Orange
by David Kilgour
August 24, 2004
This solo disc from the co-founder of New Zealand rockers The Clean includes backing by members of Lambchop.
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She Loves You
by The Twilight Singers
August 24, 2004
The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."
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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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Everyone Is Here
by The Finn Brothers
August 24, 2004
Crowded House's Neil and Tim Finn reunite with producer Mitchell Froom for this disc, which also finds them joined by Los Angeles musicians Matt Chamberlain and Jon Brion.
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Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain...
by Joan of Arc
August 24, 2004
No, it's not a Jeopardy answer meriting the response "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?" but rather the latest noise-fest from Tim Kinsella & co.
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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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The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads [2004 Version]
by Talking Heads
August 17, 2004
This two-disc set marks the long-awaited compact disc debut of the legendary band's 1982 live double album. While the original tracks are retained (and the discs follow the original's breakdown of 1977-1979 and 1980-1981), a whopping 16 tracks are added to the set, including 13 that were never before released in any format.
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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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Ariels
by Bent
August 16, 2004
The English duo, who normally rely on sampling and electronics, turn to live instrumentation for this third LP.
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Bubblegum
by Mark Lanegan Band
August 10, 2004
The former Screaming Trees member and Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator returns with his sixth solo album, credited to the Mark Lanegan Band. Guests include Ween, PJ Harvey, Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri and Izzy Stradlin and Duff McKagan.
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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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Album Of The Year
by The Good Life
August 10, 2004
The Good Life is a side project for Cursive's Tim Kasher, and this third full-length release (following the 'Lovers Need Lawyers' EP) finds him joined by Stefanie Drootin, Ryan Fox and Roger Lewis.
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Forget Tomorrow
by Macha
August 3, 2004
You wouldn't know it from their album covers, or their music, but this indie-rock four-piece hails from Athens, Georgia, not Tokyo. 'Tomorrow' is their third full-length and first in five years (four, if you include their collaboration with Bedhead).
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All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace
by Bravecaptain
August 2, 2004
This is the third album for former Boo Radleys guitarist Martin Carr.
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Homesongs
by Adem
July 27, 2004
This is the solo debut for Adem Ilhan of the English electronica/post-rock band Fridge (whose lineup also includes Four Tet's Kieran Hebden). Unlike in Fridge (which is an instrumental outfit), Adem sings over these ten quiet, folksy tracks.
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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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One Plus One Is One
by Badly Drawn Boy
July 27, 2004
Apart from demonstrating that his addition skills are as poor as Radiohead's, 'One Plus One' finds Damon Gough returning to the more low-key, lo-fi sound of his earlier work after the much glossier 'Have You Fed The Fish?' failed to win the British singer-songwriter new fans in 2002.
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Terrorbird
by The Mae Shi
July 27, 2004
Allegedly recorded on a budget of $120, 'Terrorbird' is the somewhat strange debut for the post-punk four-piece from Los Angeles.
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Scissor Sisters
by Scissor Sisters
July 27, 2004
Although a New York band, Scissor Sisters (as evidenced by this debut disc) are definitely not part of the typical New York scene, eschewing garage and no wave to embrace campier, glammier 70s and 80s rock and dance music sounds. Included here is the band's cover of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb."
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Blue Cathedral
by Comets On Fire
July 27, 2004
The psychedelic indie-rockers from Santa Cruz, Calif. make their Sub Pop debut with this third disc. Guitarist Ben Chasny has been added to the lineup, supplementing the original quartet led by vocalist/guitarist Ethan Miller.
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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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Whiskey Tango Ghosts
by Tanya Donelly
July 27, 2004
The former Throwing Muses and Breeders member's third solo release finds her collaborating with the likes of Dean Fisher (who doubles as Juliana Hatfield's bassist and Donelly's husband) and Rich Gilbert.
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Kiss & Tell
by Sahara Hotnights
July 27, 2004
The all-female Scandinavian quartet return with a disc produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives), their third album overall and first for new label RCA.
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Until The End
by Kittie
July 27, 2004
The third album for the all-girl Canadian metal band was produced by Steve Thompson (Anthrax, Korn).
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Armed Love
by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
July 26, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this fourth album for the Swedish quartet, which features contributions by Billy Preston and Ash's Charlotte Hatherley.
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Nostalgialator
by Mike Ladd
July 26, 2004
The producer (a college English professor in his former life) behind the fictitious hip-hop outfits The Majesticons and The Infesticons returns with a disc recorded under his own name. It's not the third installment in the -icons series (that will come later), but a standalone album that veers into multiple genres and moods.
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Tyrannosaurus Hives
by The Hives
July 20, 2004
The Swedish garage-rockers return with their third full-length disc.
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Autobiography
by Ashlee Simpson
July 20, 2004
A bit more "rock" than her older sister Jessica, the 19-year-old former ("7th Heaven") and current (her own MTV reality show) TV star makes her recording debut with these 11 tracks produced by John Shanks.
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Miss Machine
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
July 20, 2004
The inventive but challenging hardcore outfit returns with their first full-length studio recording since 1999's 'Calculating Infinity.'
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A Lifetime Of Temporary Relief
by Low
July 20, 2004
This three-disc box set, subtitled "10 Years of B-Sides and Rarities," is just that, collecting 56 tracks from the Duluth, MN slowcore trio. Also included in the set is a 32-page booklet and a DVD with videos, concert footage and documentaries.
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This Is Hope
by Mull Historical Society
July 19, 2004
Colin McIntyre returns with his third album in as many years, like its predecessors a bit, well, strange.
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Porcelain
by Sparta
July 13, 2004
The El Paso, Texas four-piece (featuring those members of At The Drive-In who didn't join the Mars Volta) return with a second full-length, produced by Mike Major.
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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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Out Of The Shadow
by Rogue Wave
July 13, 2004
Originally self-released by the band in 2003, this debut album for Rogue Wave (basically just namesake Zach Rogue, plus additional musicians on some songs) was remastered and re-released by Sub Pop in 2004.
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The Spine
by They Might Be Giants
July 13, 2004
Now together over 20 years as a band, the duo of Johns (Linnel and Flansburgh) return with their 10th studio album (their first for adults in three years), reuniting with producer Pat Dillett (who worked on the pair's 1990 album 'Flood').
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Blueberry Boat
by The Fiery Furnaces
July 13, 2004
The brother-sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger return with a second quirky, challenging and eclectic LP.
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Together We're Heavy
by The Polyphonic Spree
July 13, 2004
Although the Dallas-based robe-wearing collective (who number close to 30) recorded their buzz-generating debut in just two days, this sophomore effort is the result of a full year in the studio. (Presumably, it's a very large studio.) Eric Feldman (Sparklehorse) and The Speekers produced.
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The Silent Hours
by The Open
July 5, 2004
This debut for the Liverpool five-piece recalls bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen, U2 and The Verve. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde produced.
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This Magnificent Distance
by Chris Robinson
June 29, 2004
The second solo outing for the Black Crowes leader (who is now backed by a band named after his first solo disc, New Earth Mud) was co-produced by Robinson, Paul Stacey and Ethan Johns.
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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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Seventy Two & Sunny
by Uncle Kracker
June 29, 2004
Kenny Chesney guests on '72 & Sunny,' the third solo disc for the Kid Rock protege.
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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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Revival
by The Reverend Horton Heat
June 29, 2004
Jim Heath & co. return for an eighth album of rockabilly tunes.
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...it falls apart
by For Stars
June 29, 2004
The fourth album from the Bay Area indie rockers (led by singer-guitarist Carlos Forster) is their first in three years.
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Creature Comforts
by Black Dice
June 22, 2004
This is the second DFA release for the Brooklyn outfit who have evolved from abrasive noise rock to a little less abrasive psychedelic electronica. Production was handled by the DFA, Steve Revitte (Liars) and Nicolas Vernhes (Fiery Furnaces).
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Waves Are Universal
by Rachel Goswell
June 22, 2004
The current Mojave 3 and former Slowdive member makes her long-awaited solo debut with 'Waves Are Universal,' which features production by David Naughton and drumming by Ashley Bates (Chapterhouse).
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Gettin' In Over My Head
by Brian Wilson
June 22, 2004
These thirteen tracks mark just the third solo disc for the former Beach Boys songwriter, and include songs that Wilson has written over the past two decades. Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Elton John guest. (Sorry, no Snoop Dogg or Missy Elliott.)
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Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love
by Jonathan Richman
June 22, 2004
This is the first album in three years for the now 50-something Richman.
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The Will To Death
by John Frusciante
June 22, 2004
The stripped-down 'The Will To Death' is not just the second solo disc in 2004 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, but marks the first of a whopping six planned albums for Record Collection this year.
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a ghost is born
by Wilco
June 22, 2004
When you record one of the most acclaimed albums of the decade, what do you do for an encore? If you are Jeff Tweedy & co., you return with both old (Jim O'Rourke again producing) and new (yet another lineup change) for your fifth studio LP.
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In A Safe Place
by The Album Leaf
June 22, 2004
Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.
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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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Ta Det Lugnt
by Dungen
June 21, 2004
This is the third album of psychedelic-rock tunes from Swedish multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Gustav Ejstes.
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The Real New Fall L.P. (Formerly Country On The Click)
by The Fall
June 15, 2004
Yes, as you may have surmised, this is the real new Fall full-length (just one in a very, very long line of releases from the amazingly prolific Mark E. Smith and company). Originally titled 'Country On The Click,' this album was leaked in early stages on the Internet, but has since been remixed and resequenced.
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Hot Fuss
by The Killers
June 15, 2004
'Hot Fuss' marks the debut for the Las Vegas-based garage rockers led by 22-year old vocalist/songwriter Brandon Flowers.
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This Is For Real
by Pink Grease
June 15, 2004
'This Is For Real' is the full-length debut for the trashy electro-punk outfit out of Sheffield, England.
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Undermind
by Phish
June 15, 2004
The Vermont jam band has announced that 'Undermind,' their 11th studio effort, will be their last. Tchad Blake produced.
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23rd Street Lullaby
by Patti Scialfa
June 15, 2004
This is the second solo album for the E Street Band member (and Bruce Springsteen wife), and was recorded over the last 11 (!) years.
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The Soundings
by Blue States
June 14, 2004
Andy Dragazis' third Blue States album is a major departure, adding vocalist/guitarist Chris Carr and drummer Jon Chandler to the mix and moving well away from the chill-out vibe of the previous two discs.
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Russian Doll
by Violet Indiana
June 8, 2004
This is the second disc for the duo of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and vocalist Siobhan de Mare (Mono).
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Little Heart's Ease
by Royal City
June 8, 2004
The Toronto lo-fi indie-rockers, led by Will Oldham-esque singer-songwriter Aaron Riches, make their Sanctuary debut with this third album.
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Contraband
by Velvet Revolver
June 8, 2004
'Contraband' marks the debut LP for what basically amounts to Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) fronting Guns N Roses (including Duff McKagan and Slash).
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Brother Is To Son
by Br. Danielson
June 8, 2004
'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.
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Love And Distance
by The Helio Sequence
June 8, 2004
The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.
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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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One Soul Now
by Cowboy Junkies
June 8, 2004
The mellow Canadian rock outfit led by Margo and Michael Timmins mark nearly 20 years in the business with this eighth studio disc.
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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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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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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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The Empire Strikes First
by Bad Religion
June 8, 2004
The veteran Southern California hardcore punk band returns with--as you may have guessed from the title--a political-themed disc, complete with carefully-footnoted lyrics.
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The Slow Wonder
by A.C. Newman
June 8, 2004
This is the first solo release for Carl Newman, who can also be found leading indie-rock supergroup The New Pornographers as well as the (now defunct) Canadian power-pop band Zumpano.
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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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Uh Huh Her
by PJ Harvey
June 8, 2004
On her seventh album, a sparser affair than her 2000 effort 'Stories From The City?,' PJ Harvey produced, mixed, and played all of the instruments herself (aside from drums, handled by Robert Ellis), with some additional production from Head.
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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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Modern Apprentice
by Ikara Colt
June 7, 2004
The London art rockers have changed their lineup for this sophomore release, dropping bassist Jon Ball for Tracy Bellaries. Alex Newport (At The Drive In, Icarus Line) produces.
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