Album Releases by Genre
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The Invisible Man
by Mark Eitzel
May 22, 2001
Mark Eitzel's fifth solo release since the breakup of American Music Club is his first album in three years. Unlike on his previous albums, Eitzel is mostly alone here, both producing and playing most of the instruments.
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People Are Expensive
by Echobelly
May 21, 2001
This is the fourth album for the UK's Echobelly. It includes the singles "Tell Me Why" and "Digit."
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Beautiful
by Fantastic Plastic Machine
May 15, 2001
Fantastic Plastic Machine is Japanese DJ/radio host/fashion magazine editor Tomoyuki Tanaka, and this is his third release, capturing a wide range of sounds from Philly soul to lounge to exotica to electronica. Schoolhouse Rock vocalist Bob Dorough guests on one track.
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I Believe
by Spain
May 15, 2001
The Josh Haden-led Spain expanded to a four-piece band for this, their third album.
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Lateralus
by Tool
May 15, 2001
The band's first album of new material in five years was produced by Tool with David Bottrill and features 13 tracks.
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Open
by Cowboy Junkies
May 15, 2001
The first album of new material in three years for the ever-consistent Cowboy Junkies.
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God Bless The Go-Go's
by The Go-Go's
May 15, 2001
Believe it or not, this is indeed a brand-new album from L.A.'s Go-Go's -- their first in 17 years, to be exact. The original lineup (including Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin) is intact for this 13-track outing, produced by Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade (Hole, Radiohead). Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong is featured on the first single, "Unforgiven."
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![Weezer [2001]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/d16c24fdb58e0d26fbcff77907e597b5-98.jpg)
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Weezer [2001]
by Weezer
May 15, 2001
This "green album," produced by Ric Ocasek, is actually the second untitled album for the Los Angeles band, not to be confused with 1994's "blue album." The album is the band's first since leader Rivers Cuomo's graduation from Harvard -- in fact, it is their first since their 1996 sophomore effort, 'Pinkerton,' which alienated some fans with a shift toward an angrier sound.
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Ágætis Byrjun
by Sigur Rós
May 15, 2001
This sophomore effort from Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros (which translates to "Victory Rose") appeared on numerous year-end Best Of lists in 2000, despite not receiving an official release in the United States until the following year. Imagine one of Radiohead's recent albums -- or better yet, Spiritualized or My Bloody Valentine -- but with everything sung in Icelandic. This album garnered the band the 2001 Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement In Music.
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Reveal
by R.E.M.
May 15, 2001
'Reveal,' the Athens, GA band's 12th full-length album, marks the 20-year anniversary of the group. Operating as a trio for the second consecutive outing, R.E.M. offer up 12 new tracks, mainly of the mid-tempo acoustic guitar and keyboard variety. Guests include Joey Waronker, Ken Stringfellow (The Posies), and Scott McCaughey (The Young Fresh Fellows).
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Music Is A Hungry Ghost
by To Rococo Rot
May 8, 2001
Melding post-rock and electronica, German trio To Rococo Rot have garnered attention by releasing a series of well-received albums on indie labels (most notably 1999's 'The Amateur View') and producing Saint Etienne's 'Sound of Water' LP. Here, they combine with New York turntablist I-Sound for their first release on Mute Records.
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Bridge
by Blues Traveler
May 8, 2001
The band's sixth album is their first since the death of bassist Bobby ("Brooklyn Bob") Sheehan and serves as a tribute to him.
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Lions
by The Black Crowes
May 8, 2001
'Lions' continues to build on the sound established in 1999's 'By Your Side,' with this outing produced by Don Was.
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Break The Cycle
by Staind
May 8, 2001
This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.
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Flow
by Foetus
May 8, 2001
J.G. Thirlwell's first album as Foetus in four years finds the industrial pioneer back with eleven new tracks and another monosyllabic title.
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Look Into The Eyeball
by David Byrne
May 8, 2001
Perhaps the former Talking Head's best solo work since 1994's 'David Byrne,' 'Look Into The Eyeball' features 12 tracks and, as expected, numerous musical styles. NRU from Cafe Tacuba guests on the Spanish-language track "Desconocido Soy."
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Black Market Music
by Placebo
May 8, 2001
This is the third album from London glam-rockers Placebo. The U.S. release adds two bonus tracks: a new version of "Without You I'm Nothing" with David Bowie guesting on vocals, and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You."
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Trouble in Shangri-La
by Stevie Nicks
May 1, 2001
The first solo album in seven years for the Fleetwood Mac vocalist was partially produced by Sheryl Crow. Sarah McLachlan lends her voice to one track. Other guests include Macy Gray and Natalie Maines from the Dixie Chicks.
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Mechanical Wonder
by Ocean Colour Scene
May 1, 2001
The fifth album from the British rockers is their first U.S. release in five years.
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The Optimist LP
by Turin Brakes
May 1, 2001
The debut LP from Britain's Turin Brakes (whom the press have heralded as 2001's Coldplay) collects five tracks from previous EPs as well as seven new songs.
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Know Your Enemy
by Manic Street Preachers
April 24, 2001
The first album from the Manics in three years features the singles "Found That Soul" and "So Why So Sad."
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The Electric Mile
by G Love & Special Sauce
April 24, 2001
The first album from the Philly trio since 1999's Philadelphonic features guest appearances from Medeski Martin & Wood keyboardist John Medeski and Morphine drummer Billy Conway.
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Dizzy Spells
by The Ex
April 24, 2001
The first album in three years for the Dutch collective. This 12-track set was produced by Steve Albini.
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Electric Pocket Radio
by The Incredible Moses Leroy
April 24, 2001
The follow-up to 2000's 'Growing Up Clean in America' EP is a full-length album with 15 new tracks.
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Rock Action
by Mogwai
April 24, 2001
The third LP from Scotland's Mogwai was produced by David Fridmann of Mercury Rev.
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Coquelicot Asleep In The Poppies
by Of Montreal
April 24, 2001
This is the fourth full-length from Athens, Ga-based Of Montreal, led by Kevin Barnes. The full title is 'Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse.'
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Sad Sappy Sucker
by Modest Mouse
April 24, 2001
This "lost album" from Modest Mouse was originally recorded in 1994 to be the band's debut album, but was eventually shelved. This release contains additional tracks recorded during the same time period as the original 'Sad Sappy Sucker.'
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Dilate
by Bardo Pond
April 24, 2001
Philly's psychedelic Bardo Pond offer up a 72-minute, ten-track disc. This is their fifth official release, and like its predecessors, it continues the tradition of using a drug reference in the title.
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Leaves Turn Inside You
by Unwound
April 17, 2001
The first album in three years for the indie rockers is an epic 2-CD set.
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Take Back The Universe (And Give Me Yesterday)
by Creeper Lagoon
April 17, 2001
The inaugural major-label LP from the Bay Area indie rockers, whose 1998 debut album 'I Become Small And Go' garnered them Best New Artist honors from Spin.
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Just Enough Education To Perform
by Stereophonics
April 17, 2001
This is the third full-length for the British threesome. It debuted at #1 on the UK music charts.
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No More Shall We Part
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
April 10, 2001
The first new album from Cave and his band since 1997's well-received 'The Boatman's Call.'
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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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Old Ramon
by Red House Painters
April 10, 2001
Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.
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The Negatives
by Lloyd Cole
April 3, 2001
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Isolation Drills
by Guided by Voices
April 3, 2001
The latest release from GBV is a continuation of the band's new, more polished sound introduced on 1999's 'Do The Collapse.'
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Live In New York City
by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
April 3, 2001
A double-disc live set from The Boss and the reunited E Street Band, recorded at a pair of Madison Square Garden performances at the end of their 1999-2000 tour. Includes two new tracks ("Land of Hope and Dreams" and "American Skin"), as well as favorites such as "Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out."
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
April 3, 2001
The major-label debut from the British-influenced rockers from Los Angeles.
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Time Bomb
by Buckcherry
March 27, 2001
The sophomore effort from the Los Angeles rockers.
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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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Drops Of Jupiter
by Train
March 27, 2001
This is the major-label debut for the San Francisco adult alternative band.
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God Says No
by Monster Magnet
March 27, 2001
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Renaissance
by Lionel Richie
March 20, 2001
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Nation
by Sepultura
March 20, 2001
The first release in three years from the Brazilian heavy metal band, which is fronted for the second time out by new vocalist Derrick Green.
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Interlude
by Saint Etienne
March 20, 2001
A collection of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks recorded during the 'Sound of Water' sessions, with material frequently as strong as that on the previous LP. The CD includes two bonus tracks: remixes of "Boy Is Crying" and "Lose That Girl."
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The Facts Of Life
by Black Box Recorder
March 20, 2001
You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have... the second album from the UK outfit featuring members of the Auteurs and Jesus and Mary Chain. The title track was a Top 20 hit in the UK.
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All About Chemistry
by Semisonic
March 13, 2001
The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.
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Faux Mouvement
by Autour de Lucie
March 13, 2001
The French shoegazers' third LP was co-produced by Ian Caple (Tindersticks).
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Reptile
by Eric Clapton
March 13, 2001
This new 14-track set from Eric Clapton features a mix of originals and covers (including songs by Stevie Wonder and James Taylor).
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Sunny Border Blue
by Kristin Hersh
March 6, 2001
Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.
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Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D
by The Posies
March 6, 2001
This five-track EP from the Seattle band is their first release in three years.
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Stag
by Amy Ray
March 6, 2001
The solo debut from The Indigo Girls' Amy Ray is a bit of a departure from her band's folk sound, instead offering a harder, punk-rock edge. Joan Jett is among the guests appearing on the album.
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Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!
by Bigdumbface
March 6, 2001
Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.
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Group Sounds
by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
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Driving A Million
by Gwenmars
March 6, 2001
The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').
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999 Levels Of Undo
by Steve Fisk
March 6, 2001
The third solo album from Seattle producer Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, Geraldine Fibbers), who has also recorded with the instrumental band Pell Mell.
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ANThology
by Alien Ant Farm
March 6, 2001
Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.
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We Love The City
by Hefner
March 6, 2001
The third album from the London-based indie outfit.
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Just Push Play
by Aerosmith
March 6, 2001
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Quiet Is The New Loud
by Kings of Convenience
March 6, 2001
This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).
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God Bless The Blake Babies
by The Blake Babies
March 6, 2001
Juliana Hatfield and company reunite for their first album in 8 years.
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Phantom Moon
by Duncan Sheik
February 27, 2001
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Let The War Against Music Begin
by The Minus 5
February 27, 2001
Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.
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The Red Thread
by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
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Everyday
by Dave Matthews Band
February 27, 2001
Matthews' first collaboration with producer Glen Ballard (who has produced albums by Alanis Morissette, No Doubt, and Wilson Phillips) results in a collection of shorter, more focused tracks than DMB fans may be accustomed to.
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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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Because We Hate You
by The Young Fresh Fellows
February 27, 2001
Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'
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Hello
by Half Japanese
February 20, 2001
The first full release in four years for the duo of Jad and David Fair.
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Girls Can Tell
by Spoon
February 20, 2001
The Austin band's follow-up to 'Series of Sneaks' was a critical favorite in 2001, appearing on seemingly every year-end Top 10 list (and with good reason).
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Standards
by Tortoise
February 20, 2001
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What's Next To The Moon
by Mark Kozelek
February 20, 2001
The first full-length solo album from Red House Painters frontman Mark Kozelek (following his 2000 EP, 'Rock N Roll Singer') consists entirely, believe it or not, of Bon Scott-era AC/DC covers. You'd never guess it by listening to the album, however, as Kozelek transforms them into something entirely new.
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The Sleepy Strange
by Japancakes
February 13, 2001
The Athens, GA indie experimentalists follow their 1999 debut album with a new 7-track album.
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Stephen Malkmus
by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.
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Complete B-Sides
by The Pixies
February 13, 2001
The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."
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604
by Ladytron
February 13, 2001
Britpop, New Wave, and Kraftwerk-style electronica come together in the debut full-length from Britain's Ladytron (named after a song from Roxy Music's debut album). The album repeats three of the songs from 2000's "Commodore Rock" EP (including the ever-catchy "Playgirl") and adds 12 new tracks plus the 1999 single "He Took Her To A Movie."
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To Record Only Water For Ten Days
by John Frusciante
February 13, 2001
The third solo release from former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.
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![Mission Accomplished [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/1598c8e247ced63a5daabc8d3931b1dd-98.jpg)
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Mission Accomplished [EP]
by Tricky
February 6, 2001
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Live!
by Luna
February 6, 2001
Luna's first live recording compiles performances from New York's Knitting Factory and Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, including the band's final show with bassist Justin Harwood and one of its first with Harwood's replacement Britta Phillips. The disc includes songs from each of Luna's five studio albums, as well as one track ("4th of July") from frontman Dean Wareham's previous band, Galaxie 500.
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You Had It Coming
by Jeff Beck
February 6, 2001
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Human
by Rod Stewart
February 6, 2001
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Things We Lost In The Fire
by Low
February 6, 2001
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![From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/b9a8dbbdbb2fb3d97d569ab0d1f03117-98.jpg)
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From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]
by Le Tigre
January 30, 2001
Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.
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Dog In The Sand
by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
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A Better Version Of Me
by Rainer Maria
January 23, 2001
The third release from the Emo band from Madison, Wisconsin.
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The Donnas Turn 21
by The Donnas
January 23, 2001
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Maxi On [EP]
by Takako Minekawa
January 16, 2001
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York Blvd
by Acetone
January 16, 2001
The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'
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Salival
by Tool
December 12, 2000
This box set includes a 70-minute CD of previously unreleased material (both live and studio recordings), a 56-page book of photographs, and a VHS/DVD featuring the group's videos.
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Road Rock Volume 1
by Neil Young, Friends & Relatives
December 5, 2000
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Live
by Alice in Chains
December 5, 2000
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In The Flesh
by Roger Waters
December 5, 2000
Live album featuring Waters' solo material and numberous Pink Floyd tracks.
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Renegades
by Rage Against the Machine
December 5, 2000
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The Best Of Blur
by Blur
November 21, 2000
This 18-track compilation contains most of the UK band's biggest hits, as well as one new track ("Music Is My Radar"). The only noticeable omissions seem to be "Popscene," "Chemical World," and "Sunday Sunday."
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Mass Romantic
by The New Pornographers
November 21, 2000
This Vancouver, Canada-based indie-rock supergroup features members of Limblifter, Zumpano and Destroyer and is fronted by Neko Case.
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Volume 2
by Echoboy
November 21, 2000
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Poem
by Delerium
November 21, 2000
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Familiar To Millions
by Oasis
November 21, 2000
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Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude
by Everclear
November 21, 2000
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The Fifth Release From Matador
by Pizzicato Five
November 21, 2000
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Danelectro EP
by Yo La Tengo
November 14, 2000
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