Album Releases by User Score
1.
The Eminem Show
by Eminem
May 28, 2002
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2.
Stripped
by Christina Aguilera
October 29, 2002
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3.
A Rush Of Blood To The Head
by Coldplay
August 27, 2002
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4.
Turn On The Bright Lights
by Interpol
August 20, 2002
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5.
Let Go
by Avril Lavigne
June 4, 2002
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6.
Songs For The Deaf
by Queens of the Stone Age
August 27, 2002
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7.
Original Pirate Material
by The Streets
October 22, 2002
This is the debut album by the London garage (or in this case, bedroom) band, which consists solely of 21-year-old Mike Skinner. Whether or not this style of music (very English rapping over garage/house beats) will translate well overseas remains to be seen, but garage (and especially Skinner) is the current flavor of the month with the UK music press. |
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8.
Nellyville
by Nelly
June 25, 2002
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9.
Audioslave
by Audioslave
November 19, 2002
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10.
Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
by Wilco
April 23, 2002
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11.
God Loves Ugly
by Atmosphere
June 11, 2002
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12.
Charmbracelet
by Mariah Carey
December 3, 2002
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13.
Steal This Album
by System Of A Down
November 26, 2002
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14.
Unleashed
by Toby Keith
July 23, 2002
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15.
By The Way
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
July 9, 2002
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16.
Reanimation
by Linkin Park
July 30, 2002
Not quite the next Linkin Park album, 'Reanimation' is instead a remix of their entire debut album, 'Hybrid Theory' (actually, a remix of the Japanese version, which contained extra tracks). The 19 songs here have been reinvented by an array of alternative and hip hop musicians and producers, including members of Korn, Jurassic 5, Orgy, and Staind, and given cryptic new titles such as "Rnw@y" and "My{Dsmbr." (You'd think with all the money they're making they could at least buy a vowel.) |
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17.
Sea Change
by Beck
September 24, 2002
Which Beck is it? The party-loving Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures,' or the more serious, singer-songwriter Beck of 'Mutations.' On this latest release, it is the latter, as Beck reunites with Mutations' producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) for a set of darker, atmospheric, more acoustically-oriented tracks. |
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18.
Vapor Trails
by Rush
May 14, 2002
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19.
Scarlet's Walk
by Tori Amos
October 29, 2002
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20.
Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
by The Flaming Lips
July 16, 2002
The Oklahoma band finally returns with a follow-up to perhaps their strongest effort to date, 1999's 'The Soft Bulletin.' Here, the Lips venture even more into electronic territory, working once again with producer Dave Fridmann (Mercury Rev). Yoshimi of Japanese band The Boredoms guests on vocals on one track and lends her name to part of the album's title (the "Yoshimi" part, not the "Pink Robots" part). |
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21.
Heathen Chemistry
by Oasis
July 2, 2002
This is the fifth studio album for the one-time superstars, who now retain only the brothers Gallagher from their original lineup. Former Ride guitarist Andy Bell and Heavy Stereo bassist Gem Archer make their first studio appearances as members of the band, and in an Oasis first, all four members share in the songwriting. |
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22.
Does This Look Infected?
by Sum 41
November 26, 2002
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23.
Riot Act
by Pearl Jam
November 12, 2002
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24.
Untouchables
by Korn
June 11, 2002
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25.
The Rising
by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
July 30, 2002
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26.
Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground
by Bright Eyes
August 13, 2002
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27.
Justified
by Justin Timberlake
November 5, 2002
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28.
Maladroit
by Weezer
May 14, 2002
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29.
Diorama
by Silverchair
August 27, 2002
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30.
God's Son
by Nas
December 17, 2002
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31.
Up!
by Shania Twain
November 19, 2002
Not wanting to offend any potential listeners, the country superstar finally follows up the hit 'Come On Over' with two versions of her new album (both included in this two-CD set): a red disc of pop versions of her 19 new songs, and a green disc of those same 19 songs performed in a country music style. (A third, blue, disc of those songs performed in a world music style is targeted at international consumers.) |
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32.
Highly Evolved
by The Vines
July 16, 2002
2001 gave us The White Stripes and The Strokes; 2002 gives us The Hives and The Vines. This Australian four-piece outfit is the latest rock band to be hyped to stratospheric proportions (and an instant major-label contract) by the UK rock press, who compared the Vines to Nirvana (the band, not the concept). But although the Aussies did indeed get their start as a Nirvana cover band, there is a bit more to their debut album 'Highly Evolved' than Grunge, Part 2. |
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33.
Under Rug Swept
by Alanis Morissette
February 26, 2002
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34.
I Get Wet
by Andrew W.K.
March 26, 2002
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35.
()
by Sigur Rós
October 29, 2002
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36.
The Lost Tapes
by Nas
September 24, 2002
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37.
More Than You Think You Are
by Matchbox Twenty
November 19, 2002
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38.
Source Tags & Codes
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
February 26, 2002
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39.
Believe
by Disturbed
September 17, 2002
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40.
Kill The Moonlight
by Spoon
August 20, 2002
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41.
Testify
by Phil Collins
November 12, 2002
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42.
The Last Broadcast
by Doves
June 4, 2002
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43.
Fever
by Kylie Minogue
February 26, 2002
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44.
One By One
by Foo Fighters
October 22, 2002
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45.
Up
by Peter Gabriel
September 24, 2002
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46.
This Is Me... Then
by Jennifer Lopez
November 19, 2002
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47.
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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48.
Geogaddi
by Boards of Canada
February 19, 2002
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49.
Phrenology
by The Roots
November 26, 2002
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50.
American IV: The Man Comes Around
by Johnny Cash
November 5, 2002
Johnny Cash, still going strong at age 70, returns for a fourth album with producer Rick Rubin. Like the previous three pairings, this disc mixes Cash originals with unlikely covers, which this time out include Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt," and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Fiona Apple, Nick Cave, and Don Henley are among the guests. |
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51.
Brainwashed
by George Harrison
November 19, 2002
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52.
The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse
by Jay-Z
November 12, 2002
A sequel to his critically-acclaimed 2001 album 'The Blueprint,' Jay-Z's new two-disc set is all over the map in the course of 110 minutes and 25 tracks. The roster of producers and guests includes (but is by no means limited to): The Neptunes, Lenny Kravitz, Big Boi, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Heavy D, Rakim, Beyonce Knowles, Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G. and Scarface. |
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53.
Lost In Space
by Aimee Mann
August 27, 2002
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54.
X
by Def Leppard
July 30, 2002
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55.
The Creek Drank The Cradle
by Iron & Wine
September 24, 2002
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56.
Alice
by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
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57.
Come Away With Me
by Norah Jones
February 26, 2002
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58.
Power In Numbers
by Jurassic 5
October 8, 2002
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59.
Twisted Angel
by LeAnn Rimes
October 1, 2002
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60.
Home
by Dixie Chicks
August 27, 2002
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61.
Hard Candy
by Counting Crows
July 9, 2002
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62.
The Private Press
by DJ Shadow
June 4, 2002
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63.
White Lilies Island
by Natalie Imbruglia
March 5, 2002
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64.
Melody A.M.
by Röyksopp
October 15, 2002
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65.
The Last DJ
by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
October 8, 2002
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66.
Busted Stuff
by Dave Matthews Band
July 16, 2002
Even the most casual DMB fan knows the story by now: Dave & Co. record a dark, challenging album with producer Steve Lillywhite, those "Lillywhite Sessions" are leaked onto the Internet where the tracks quickly become fan favorites, and the band chooses not to release them, instead heading back into the studio with producer Glen Ballard to record 'Everyday.' The new studio LP 'Busted Stuff' does not contain those original tracks from the 2000 sessions, but nine of those songs (plus two new tracks) are here, newly recorded. |
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67.
lovehatetragedy
by Papa Roach
June 18, 2002
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68.
Just Whitney
by Whitney Houston
December 10, 2002
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69.
Bounce
by Bon Jovi
October 8, 2002
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70.
Wiretap Scars
by Sparta
August 13, 2002
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71.
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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72.
In Search Of... [Second Version]
by N.E.R.D
March 12, 2002
This is the debut album for in-demand hip-hop production duo The Neptunes, recording with Shay under the name N.E.R.D. (for "No One Ever Really Dies"). Note that there are two different versions of this album in circulation. The original version, featuring mainly electronic instrumentation, was intended for release in August 2001 but was shelved by the band (only to be released in the UK over the band's objection). This new version, released March 2002, was completely rerecorded, and features live instrumentation by Minneapolis funk band Spymob. |
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73.
Quality
by Talib Kweli
November 19, 2002
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74.
It Had to Be You... The Great American Songbook
by Rod Stewart
October 22, 2002
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75.
Spend The Night
by The Donnas
October 22, 2002
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76.
Make Up The Breakdown
by Hot Hot Heat
October 8, 2002
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77.
The Amalgamut
by Filter
July 30, 2002
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78.
Blood Sport
by Sneaker Pimps
February 19, 2002
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79.
Shaman
by Santana
October 22, 2002
Attempting to duplicate the unexpected mega-success of 1999's 'Supernatural,' the rock veteran returns with the formula intact, loading this disc with numerous guests from various musical genres to appeal to as many potential fans as possible. The list of contributors reads like the introductions to some televised awards show: Michelle Branch, Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, Seal, Macy Gray, Musiq, Placido Domingo, Ozomatli, Dido and P.O.D. (What, no Ozzy Osbourne?) |
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80.
Heathen
by David Bowie
June 11, 2002
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81.
The Beginning Stages Of...
by The Polyphonic Spree
June 4, 2002
It's a bit hard NOT to get noticed when your band consists of a couple dozen people dressed in white robes, but having one of the most memorable debut albums in recent years (think Mercury Rev + Spiritualized + Up With People) certainly doesn't hurt. This 10-song debut (which was originally intended as a demo) did in fact land the Austin, Texas band led by former Tripping Daisy member Tim DeLaughter a major label deal. |
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82.
When I Was Cruel
by Elvis Costello
April 23, 2002
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83.
Full Moon
by Brandy
March 5, 2002
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84.
Under Construction
by Missy Elliott
November 12, 2002
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85.
A Hundred Days Off
by Underworld
September 24, 2002
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86.
Eve-Olution
by Eve
August 27, 2002
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87.
One Beat
by Sleater-Kinney
August 20, 2002
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88.
Learning From Falling
by Lamya
July 30, 2002
Who is Lamya? Born in Africa, educated in England, and later residing in the U.S., she is a classically-trained opera singer who embarked on a pop career, first serving as lead vocalist for Soul II Soul and later as a backup singer for Duran Duran and David Bowie. For this solo debut, she wrote, produced, and composed each of the 12 tracks. |
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89.
Yanqui U.X.O.
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
November 4, 2002
Slightly (and confusingly) changing their name to Godspeed You! Black Emperor for this outing, the Canadian instrumental band recorded these 5 tracks (clocking in at 75 minutes) with Steve Albini as a follow-up to their extremely well-received 2000 effort 'Lift Yr Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven.' |
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90.
The Isness
by The Future Sound of London
August 13, 2002
The first new album for the English electronic outfit in six years sees the band heading in a completely new direction, away from their dark electronica in favor of a more organic, psychedelic rock vibe. Surprisingly (for a FSOL album), there's guitar, vocals, strings, and harmonica, and trippy song titles such as "The Mello Hippo Disco Show." |
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91.
Murray Street
by Sonic Youth
June 25, 2002
Now into their third decade of recording, Sonic Youth offer up a return to form that has more in common with their output of the 80s than with anything they have released in recent years. Multi-instrumentalist Jim O'Rourke, who worked with the band on their previous effort 'NYC Ghosts & Flowers,' is now a full-fledged member of the group. |
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92.
Title TK
by The Breeders
May 21, 2002
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93.
Stereo
by Paul Westerberg
April 23, 2002
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94.
Gutterflower
by Goo Goo Dolls
April 9, 2002
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95.
Love Is Here
by Starsailor
January 8, 2002
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96.
New Earth Mud
by Chris Robinson
October 22, 2002
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97.
Cobblestone Runway
by Ron Sexsmith
October 8, 2002
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98.
Man Vs Machine
by Xzibit
October 1, 2002
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99.
The Execution of All Things
by Rilo Kiley
October 1, 2002
This is the second full-length album for the Los Angeles-based indie band, who are now labelmates of Omaha's Bright Eyes. Fans of the TV program "Boy Meets World" (all three of you) may recognize guitarist Blake Sennett, who played Joey on that show. (Singer Jenny Lewis has also guested on numerous sitcoms over the years.) |
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100.
The Richest Man in Babylon
by Thievery Corporation
October 1, 2002
The Washington D.C.-based production duo of Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are back with their third proper LP, following 2000's 'The Mirror Conspiracy.' Like its predessor, 'Babylon' is a multicultural mix of down-tempo instrumentals and vocal tracks, with Pam Bricker, Lou Lou, Notch, Emiliana Torrini, Sleepy Wonder and Shinehead providing the voices. |
Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.
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Fabiana Palladino - Fabiana Palladino
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
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Who Will You Believe - The Pernice Brothers
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
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Light Verse - Iron & Wine
- Release Date: Apr 26, 2024
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Nonetheless - Pet Shop Boys
- Release Date: Apr 26, 2024
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Revelator - Phosphorescent
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
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Ramona - Grace Cummings
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
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Forgiveness Is Yours - Fat White Family
- Release Date: Apr 26, 2024
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Ohio Players - The Black Keys
- Release Date: Apr 5, 2024
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One Deep River - Mark Knopfler
- Release Date: Apr 12, 2024
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It All Comes Down to This - A Certain Ratio
- Release Date: Apr 19, 2024