Album Releases by Genre
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On A Wire
by The Get Up Kids
May 14, 2002
The third LP for Kansas City's Get Up Kids follows after endless touring with the likes of Weezer and Green Day, and sees the emo band moving in a new direction, thanks in part to producer Scott Litt (R.E.M.).
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Maladroit
by Weezer
May 14, 2002
When it rains it pours: After going five years without a Weezer album, fans of the quirky alt-rockers get two new discs in two years, with this (their fourth release overall) quickly following 2001's Green Album.
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My Ride's Here
by Warren Zevon
May 7, 2002
Warren Zevon's eleventh studio recording (his first, 'Wanted Dead or Alive,' was released in 1969!) features songs penned with the help of an unusual group of collaborators, including novelist Carl Hiaasen and sportswriter Mitch Albom (whose song, "Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song)," features a vocal spot from David Letterman, of all people).
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One Time Bells
by French Kicks
May 7, 2002
This is the debut full-length release for the New York art-rock four-piece, following a string of EPs.
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TA
by Trans Am
May 7, 2002
The ever-changing Washington D.C. outfit dives completely into the realm of 80s-style electro-synth pop (complete with vocals) for this, their sixth album.
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Topsiders
by Aden
May 7, 2002
The Washington D.C.-based indie-pop group returns with a fourth LP. Sasha Bell of Ladybug Transistor guests on two tracks.
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Creatures
by Elf Power
May 7, 2002
This is the fifth LP for the Athens, GA-based indie-pop band (part of the Elephant 6 collective) fronted by Andrew Rieger and Laura Carter.
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Alice
by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
One of two Waits releases in May 2002 ('Blood Money' is the other), 'Alice' was originally written as an opera and actually performed live during an 18-month engagement in Hamburg in the early 1990s. However, this is the first recording of these 15 tracks, culled from recent studio sessions.
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Blood Money
by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
Written for a Robert Wilson stage production of Georg Büchner's unfinished 1836 play 'Woyzeck,' 'Blood Money' is one of two Waits releases in May 2002 (the other being 'Alice,' which was similarly created for the stage).
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Trey Anastasio
by Trey Anastasio
April 30, 2002
The official solo debut for the Phish head features 12 new Anastasio-penned tracks, with the guitarist backed by an eight-piece band.
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Transmission
by Gay Dad
April 30, 2002
Now a three-piece, English glam-rockers Gay Dad return for their sophomore album, following 1999's Leisure Noise.
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Veni Vidi Vicious
by The Hives
April 30, 2002
One of the first Next Big Things of 2002, Sweden's The Hives follow last year's media darlings The Strokes and The White Stripes in bringing the rock back to alternative rock. The only catch is that the band has been around for over a decade, with this particular album actually dating back to 2000, when it gained a limited U.S. release on a tiny Epitaph imprint. However, the Swedes were able to benefit from the rush to capitalize on the neo-garage/punk-rock movement by scoring a major label deal in early 2002 and a rerelease of this, their second full-length. (They've got The Strokes beat on length, though, managing to release an even shorter album, at just 27 minutes.)
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Release
by Pet Shop Boys
April 23, 2002
The Boys' eighth studio release features features Johnny Marr on guitar.
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Dust
by Peter Murphy
April 23, 2002
The former Bauhaus member returns with his first solo album in six years, which sees him adding traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation to the mix and moving in a more ambient direction.
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In Our Gun
by Gomez
April 23, 2002
The third studio album for the heralded British band features 13 new self-produced tracks.
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Romantica
by Luna
April 23, 2002
Luna's sixth studio album is their first on new label Jetset, and also their first (aside from Luna Live!) to feature Brita Phillips on bass (replacing Justin Harwood, and leaving Dean Wareham as the sole founding member remaining). The all-star production team of Gene Holder and Dave Fridmann were behind the boards for these 12 new tracks.
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About A Boy [Soundtrack]
by Badly Drawn Boy
April 23, 2002
Instead of a real follow-up to "The Hour of Bewliderbeast" (look for that later in 2002), Damon Gough returns with the score to the film adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel. The 16 new tracks here are split between short instrumental pieces and full songs.
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When I Was Cruel
by Elvis Costello
April 23, 2002
Costello's first album of original material in six years is a return to his new wave/punk/rock roots, with several members of The Attractions (Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas) in tow.
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Stereo
by Paul Westerberg
April 23, 2002
The former Replacements leader returns with his first solo effort in three years, which actually is two albums in one: Stereo, his new 12-track solo release; and Mono, a second recording by Westerberg and full band under the Grandpaboy name.
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Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
by Wilco
April 23, 2002
The long wait for this fourth album from Jeff Tweedy & co. is partially the result of the tumultuous recording process that left the band without its guitarist (Jay Bennett) and its record label (Warner/Reprise). Fellow Chicagoan Jim O'Rourke mixed the 11 tracks.
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Wood/Water
by The Promise Ring
April 23, 2002
The fourth album from the Milwaukee emo band is their first with veteran producer Stephen Street, who gives the album a more expansive sound.
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Music for Courage and Confidence
by Mark Eitzel
April 23, 2002
This covers album from the former American Music Club leader includes versions of songs by everyone from Culture Club ("Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?") to Glen Campbell ("Gentle on My Mind").
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Handcream For A Generation
by Cornershop
April 23, 2002
This long-awaited fourth album from the London-based outfit headed by Tjinder Singh and Ben Ayres is an even more eclectic mix of styles than previous efforts. The 13 new tracks include the excellent (and excellently titled) lead single "Lessons Learned From Rocky I to Rocky III," and a reworking of "People Power (In The Disco Hour)" from Singh and Ayres' Clinton side project.
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Millions of Brazilians
by Dianogah
April 16, 2002
The third album from the Chicago-based post-rock trio best known for their dual bassists was produced by John McEntire (Tortoise, Sea and Cake).
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Control
by Pedro the Lion
April 16, 2002
Christian-indie rocker David Bazan follows 2000's 'Winners Never Quit' with this full-length album. This time out, Casey Foubert (Seldom) lends a hand with the instrumentation.
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Denali
by Denali
April 16, 2002
This debut album from the Richmond, Virginia band (featuring Maura Davis and members of Engine Down) was produced in part by Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous.
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C'mon C'mon
by Sheryl Crow
April 16, 2002
Sheryl Crow's fourth album features guest appearances from Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, Lenny Kravitz, Liz Phair and Stevie Nicks.
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Silver Lining
by Bonnie Raitt
April 9, 2002
Bonnie Raitt's first new album in four years was produced by Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake.
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On
by Imperial Teen
April 9, 2002
This is the third album for the San Francisco band featuring drummer Lynn Perko and former Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum.
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Electric Sweat
by Mooney Suzuki
April 9, 2002
Although the 20-something New York City rockers have the names of two former Can vocalists in their moniker, their sound is more frequently compared to the MC5. 'Electric Sweat,' their second album, attracted a good deal of attention for the band from music publications in the U.S., drawing the now-mandatory Strokes comparisons.
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Burn and Shiver
by Azure Ray
April 9, 2002
The mellow indie-pop duo (Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink, both former members of Bright Eyes) returned to the studio with producer Eric Bachmann (Archers of Loaf) to record this sophomore LP. Fink and Taylor also lend their vocals to a track on Moby's latest, '18.'
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Gutterflower
by Goo Goo Dolls
April 9, 2002
Believe it or not, these guys have been around for over 15 years now, and this is their eighth release (and first since 1998's 'Dizzy Up The Girl').
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Nobody Knows This Is Everywhere
by 764-Hero
April 9, 2002
The Seattle-based emo trio (although now without one-time member James Bertram of Red Stars Theory) moves to Tiger Style Records for this, their fourth full-length release. Phil Ek (Unwound, Built To Spill) produced these 10 tracks.
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Plastic Fang
by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
April 9, 2002
The New York trio is back with their fifth album for Matador (and first since 1998). Here, they work with veteran rock producer Steve Jordan and get some help from Bernie Worrell and Dr. John.
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Are You Passionate?
by Neil Young
April 9, 2002
This mellow, soulful effort features backing from Booker T & the MG's as well as a single track with Crazy Horse.
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Provisions, Fiction and Gear
by Moth
April 9, 2002
This is the Cincinnati, Ohio band's major label debut.
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In The Afternoon
by L'Altra
April 2, 2002
The third and final album by the current lineup of this Chicago-based indie band (band member and Aesthetics label head Ken Dyber is leaving the group) includes 10 new tracks, featuring the alternating male/female vocals of Joseph Costa and Lindsay Anderson alongside the band's moody, haunting sound.
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Southern Hummingbird
by Tweet
April 2, 2002
The former backup singer for Missy Elliott and Timbaland comes into her own on this, her debut album, which was produced and co-written by her two benefactors. Tweet's presence and talent are evidenced by the surprising abundance of guitar/soul tracks here, instead of a reliance on electronic/dance numbers typical of a Missy-Timbaland production.
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Kinky
by Kinky
March 26, 2002
Kinky is a five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico that combines rock, electronica, and traditional Latin music. This debut album was produced by Chris Allison (Coldplay, Beta Band).
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I Get Wet
by Andrew W.K.
March 26, 2002
This big-budget debut album from 22-year-old Detroit-raised rocker Andrew WK took the UK (well, at least its music press) by storm in late 2001.
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On Top
by Rye Coalition
March 19, 2002
This third album for the Jersey City rockers (who come across a bit like an emo Tenacious D) was produced by Steve Albini.
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Rings Around The World
by Super Furry Animals
March 19, 2002
This is the fifth album (and a return to English-lanugage songs) for the well-regarded Welsh indie band, now signed to a major label (Epic). It is the first album ever to be released simultaneously on DVD and CD (with the DVD containing a movie and a remix for each track on the album). Paul McCartney and John Cale have cameo appearances on the album.
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Cover Magazine
by Giant Sand
March 19, 2002
As you may have guessed from the title, this is an album of covers by Howe Gelb, mainly recorded with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino. The ten studio tracks and three live performances include versions of Sonny Bono's "The Beat Goes On," Grandaddy's "Blue Marble Girl," and Black Sabbath's "Iron Man."
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Attak
by KMFDM
March 19, 2002
Three years after the industrial band's farewell album 'Adios,' founding member Sascha Konietzko is back recording under the KMFDM name, although just as on last year's album under the MDFMK moniker, co-founder En Esch is no longer with the group.
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Too Late To Die Young
by Departure Lounge
March 12, 2002
Kid Loco produced this sophomore effort for London's Departure Lounge, who are fronted by Tim Keegan (a former guitarist with Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians). Hitchcock guests on one track, as does former Cocteau Twin (and producer of Departure Lounge's debut) Simon Raymonde.
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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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Souljacker
by Eels
March 12, 2002
Based in Los Angeles, the Eels have had some stateside success on MTV but have perhaps found greater popularity in the UK and Europe. This new LP (their fourth) features guest appearances by Koool G Murder, John Parish (who also produces), and Joe Gore.
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Skyscraper National Park
by Hayden
March 12, 2002
Toronto-based singer/songwriter Hayden (Paul Hayden Desser) returns to his bedroom-recording indie-label roots, after two previous releases for Geffen.
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Modulate
by Bob Mould
March 12, 2002
Indie rock legend Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar) returns with his fifth solo album, and first for his brand new record label (Granary Music). In another first, Mould delves into electronica for the first time as well, abandoning traditional instruments for synths and computers on half of the album.
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Buzzkunst
by ShelleyDevoto
March 5, 2002
The Buzzcocks are back. Well, almost. Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto, founding members of that seminal punk band, have recorded together for the first time in over 25 years, resulting in these 14 brand-new electronica-laden tracks.
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Walking With Thee
by Clinic
March 5, 2002
The distinctive Liverpool indie/garage band is back with a follow-up to their well-received 2000 debut 'Internal Wrangler' (which was just released last fall in the U.S.). The positive press generated by these two releases led to the band signing a major-label deal with Universal, which re-released 'Walking With Thee' on August 6, 2002.
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Beat, Surf, Fun
by Tullycraft
March 5, 2002
This is the third studio recording for the Seattle-based outfit founded by members of indiepop forefathers Crayon. Ex-Sno*Boy guitarist Harold Hollingsworth has been added to the group's lineup.
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I
by Buffalo Daughter
March 5, 2002
This is the first album in over three years (and first for new US label Emperor Norton) for the all-girl Japanese indie-electronic-rock-pop outfit. Money Mark and John McEntire make appearances here, although Cornelius does not.
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White Lilies Island
by Natalie Imbruglia
March 5, 2002
Natalie Imbruglia's second album is a follow-up to her 1998 international hit debut, 'Left Of The Middle.' Ian Stanley and Pascal Gabriel are among the producers working on this disc.
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Didn't It Rain
by Songs: Ohia
March 5, 2002
With the word "blue" appearing in four out of the seven song titles, you get a general idea of Jason Molina's mood as he recorded this sixth proper LP under the Songs:Ohia name. The entire album was recorded live in a Philadelphia studio with Molina backed by a new full band, including co-vocalists Jennie Benford and Jim Krewson.
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Sha Sha
by Ben Kweller
March 5, 2002
A musician since his early childhood, 20-year-old Texan Ben Kweller experienced some minor success with the band Radish in the late 1990s before embarking on a solo career highlighted by 'Sha Sha,' his debut full-length for Dave Matthews' label Ato.
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England, Half English
by Billy Bragg
March 5, 2002
After recording two well-received albums of Woody Guthrie covers with Wilco, the anti-folk pioneer returns to recording original material, this time with his touring band, the Blokes.
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Cake & Pie
by Lisa Loeb
February 26, 2002
The singer-songwriter's third album (which comes a full five years after her second, 1997's 'Firecracker') features 12 new tracks, including "We Could Still Belong Together" from the "Legally Blonde" soundtrack.
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The Guest
by Phantom Planet
February 26, 2002
Los Angeles-based Phantom Planet is best known for counting among its members "Rushmore" star Jason Schwartzman and "Donnie Darko" star Alex Greenwald. 'The Guest,' their second album, was produced by Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake.
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Under Rug Swept
by Alanis Morissette
February 26, 2002
Morissette's third studio album is the first one the 27-year-old Canadian songwriter has produced herself.
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G-Sides
by Gorillaz
February 26, 2002
This disc collects remixes and B-sides (album title notwithstanding) culled from the singles generated by the animated supergroup's international hit debut album. The 9 songs here (totalling just 38 minutes) include two previously unreleased tracks.
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Lucky 7
by The Reverend Horton Heat
February 26, 2002
The seventh album for the Texas-based rockabilly star and his band features the track "Like a Rocket," selected as this year's official Daytona 500 theme song.
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Source Tags & Codes
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
February 26, 2002
Following the critical success of their 1999 effort, 'Madonna,' the lengthily-named Austin, Texas indie band signed with Interscope and recorded this, their major-label debut.
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C'mon
by Town & Country
February 19, 2002
'C'mon' is the third full-length release for the experimental Chicago-based instrumental quartet.
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Lost in Revelry
by The Mendoza Line
February 19, 2002
This is the fourth album (and third record label) for the Athens, GA indie outfit.
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Blood Sport
by Sneaker Pimps
February 19, 2002
The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.
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Fog
by Fog
February 19, 2002
Fog is 23-year-old turntablist Andrew Broder, and this is his debut album, a cut-and-paste mix of various sounds combined with guitar and vocals.
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Trouble Every Day [Soundtrack]
by Tindersticks
February 19, 2002
This is the band's second collaboration with French filmmaker Claire Denis, after recording the soundtrack to her earlier film "Nenette et Boni."
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Under Cold Blue Stars
by Josh Rouse
February 19, 2002
Singer/songwriter Josh Rouse's third solo LP was produced by Roger Moutenot.
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From Here On In
by South
February 19, 2002
Procuded by Mo'Wax label head James Lavelle (U.N.K.L.E.), the debut album from London's South mixes electronica and indie rock, drawing comparisons to everyone from the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays to Badly Drawn Boy and DJ Shadow.
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Beautysleep
by Tanya Donelly
February 19, 2002
The former member of Throwing Muses, Belly, and the Breeders returns with her second solo album, following 1997's 'Lovesongs for Underdogs.'
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Is A Woman
by Lambchop
February 19, 2002
Kurt Wagner & co. return for the band's sixth album, which is a more stripped-down affair than their previous effort, 'Nixon.'
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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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Always Got Tonight
by Chris Isaak
February 12, 2002
Chris Isaak's eighth album is his first since the disappointing sales of 1998’s 'Speak of the Devil,' but also his first since he took to the small screen in a Showtime comedy series.
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Gotham!
by Radio 4
February 5, 2002
The second album from New York City dance-punk outfit Radio 4 utilizes the production work of DFA (U.N.K.L.E., David Holmes) to create a sound reminiscent of Primal Scream's 'XTRMNTR.'
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After Everything Now This
by The Church
February 5, 2002
Over two years in the making, 'After Everything' is the twelfth album from the Australian band, still best known for their 1988 hit "Under The Milky Way."
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Holes In The Wall
by Electric Soft Parade
February 4, 2002
This is the debut album for psychedlic British indie-rockers Electric Soft Parade (actually two teenage brothers, Tom and Alex White), drawing comparisons to everyone from Grandaddy and the Charlatans to Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Springfield.
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A Feather in the Engine
by David Kilgour
January 29, 2002
This is the fourth solo album from the founding singer/guitarist of the legendary New Zealand indie band The Clean.
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Forever
by Cracker
January 29, 2002
Former Camper Van Beethoven frontman David Lowery once again leads Cracker for the band's first new album in four years. Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous co-produces and adds backing vocals and instrumentation.
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Ride
by Seaworthy
January 22, 2002
This is the debut release for the new project from Macha's Josh McKay. Unlike his work with Macha, McKay here avoids Eastern influences to concentrate on moody, atmospheric works.
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Your Majesty
by The Anniversary
January 22, 2002
This is the second full-length from the Kansas-based emo band.
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Age Of The Sun
by The Sunshine Fix
January 22, 2002
The Sunshine Fix is a 60s-themed side project for Olivia Tremor Control's Bill Doss.
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Asleep In The Back
by Elbow
January 22, 2002
Often compared to Doves and Radiohead, Manchester-based Elbow is yet another new alternative band to emerge from the British music press hype machine. This debut album was shortlisted for 2001's Mercury Music Prize.
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Sign [EP]
by Nobukazu Takemura
January 22, 2002
Clocking in at 65 minutes, this EP from Japanese experimental electronica producer Nobukazu Takemura contains just four songs, including the title track (which differs from the version on 'Hoshi No Koe') and "Souvenir in Chicago," a 35-minute jam session featuring members of Tortoise.
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Howdy!
by Teenage Fanclub
January 22, 2002
This is the sixth studio LP from the Scottish three-piece.
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Casino
by Violet Indiana
January 22, 2002
This first U.S. release (a debut album, 'Roulette,' was released in 2001 in the UK only) for the duo of ex-Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie and ex-Mono vocalist Siobhan De Mare compiles the contents of three previous EPs along with three new tracks and a video (on a bonus CD-ROM).
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Point
by Cornelius
January 22, 2002
This is the second international release for Japanese producer/remixer/artist/recording star Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), following his 1998 breakthrough debut for Matador, 'Fantasma.' A bit less cut-and-paste than its predecessor, 'Point' still showcases a range of musical styles in its 11 tracks.
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The Process Of Belief
by Bad Religion
January 22, 2002
These 14 new tracks from the Los Angeles punk band mark the 20th anniversary of the group's first LP.
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Dead Media
by Hefner
January 22, 2002
Following 2000's 'We Love The City,' the self-produced 'Dead Media' is the UK band's fifth album in just four years.
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Sleeping On Roads
by Neil Halstead
January 22, 2002
This is the first solo release from Slowdive and Mojave 3 frontman Neil Halstead, and includes occasional guest contributions from the likes of his bandmate Ian McCutcheon and Locust's Mark Van Hoen.
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The End of All Things to Come
by Mudvayne
January 19, 2002
David Bottrill produced this third LP for the Peoria, Ill.-based metal band.
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Group Therapy
by Concrete Blonde
January 15, 2002
This is the first album in nine years for the reunited Los Angeles alternative act, featuring three original members Johnette Napolitano, Jim Mankey and Harry Rushakoff. The 12 new tracks here include "Roxy," a tribute to Roxy Music.
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Future Songs
by Cranes
January 8, 2002
Brother-sister duo Jim and Alison Shaw return for this, the distinctive English band's seventh album. While Alison's unique vocals are still clearer in the mix (as they were for 'Population Four'), the music here is more varied and ventures a bit more into electronica.
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Love Is Here
by Starsailor
January 8, 2002
This is the much-heralded debut album from the English foursome, produced by Steve Osbourne.
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Rock Steady
by No Doubt
December 11, 2001
The follow-up to 'Return of Saturn' finds Gwen Stefani & co. working with a variety of producers (Sly and Robbie, Ric Ocasek, William Orbit) in a variety of styles.
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Ocean's Eleven OST
by David Holmes
December 4, 2001
Much as he did for another Steven Soderbergh film ("Out Of Sight"), David Holmes provides the score for Soderbergh's Rat Pack remake. Much of the album consists of Holmes originals (including "69 Police," which also appears on his 'Bow Down To The Exit Sign' LP), supplemented by songs from the likes of everyone from Handsome Boy Modeling School to Elvis Presley.
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Smash Mouth
by Smash Mouth
November 27, 2001
This self-titled effort is the California band's third album.
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Goddess In The Doorway
by Mick Jagger
November 20, 2001
Guests on the Rolling Stones frontman's fourth solo album include Bono, Lenny Kravitz, Wyclef Jean, Pete Townshend, Rob Thomas, and Joe Perry.
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Cocky
by Kid Rock
November 20, 2001
The Detroit rap-rocker may be feeling a bit like his album title after his previous effort, 1998's 'Devil Without a Cause,' went platinum. (Actually, he was feeling like that even before that happened.) Snoop Dogg and Sheryl Crow guest on a track apiece on this, his fifth album of new material.
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The Rainbow Children
by Prince
November 20, 2001
This religion-themed concept album is the artist's first official release in 10 years under the Prince name.
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