Album Releases by User Score
1.
The Dutchess
by Fergie
September 19, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas singer's solo debut (which is produced largely by her bandmate will.i.am) includes her hit single "London Bridge."
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Beach House
by Beach House
October 3, 2006
This is the much-blogged-about first album for the Baltimore duo of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand.
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The Black Parade
by My Chemical Romance
October 24, 2006
This highly-anticipated and highly-theatrical concept album follow's the New Jersey band's 2004 breakthrough hit 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.'
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The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
by Brand New
November 21, 2006
The Long Island emo band's major-label debut was co-produced by Mike Sapone.
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Wolfmother
by Wolfmother
May 2, 2006
This is the first full-length release for the hard-rocking, classic rock-influenced Australian power trio.
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Let's Build A Fire
by +/-
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.
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When Your Heart Stops Beating
by (+44)
November 14, 2006
This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus.
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Back To Basics
by Christina Aguilera
August 15, 2006
The 'Basics' in the title of this double-disc set are the jazzy blues and soul sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, which Aguilera tackles with the help of Linda Perry and DJ Premier.
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Corinne Bailey Rae
by Corinne Bailey Rae
June 20, 2006
The Leeds, England neo-soul singer makes her debut with this self-titled album, on which she also handles the instrumentation and songwriting duties.
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Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 9, 2006
Rick Rubin produced this double-disc, 28-song set for the veteran Los Angeles rock outfit.
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Pearl Jam
by Pearl Jam
May 2, 2006
Adam Kasper again co-produced the band's belated follow-up to 2002's 'Riot Act.' It is Pearl Jam's eighth studio album overall.
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Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
by Arctic Monkeys
February 21, 2006
Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.
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Sam's Town
by The Killers
October 3, 2006
Flood and Alan Moulder handled production for the popular Las Vegas band's second album.
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Continuum
by John Mayer
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first album in three years was produced by Steve Jordan and, for the first time, by Mayer himself.
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FutureSex / LoveSounds
by Justin Timberlake
September 12, 2006
Timbaland, will.i.am and Rick Rubin are among the producers on the singer's second solo set.
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So Divided
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
November 14, 2006
King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'
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Ys
by Joanna Newsom
November 14, 2006
Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.
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10,000 Days
by Tool
May 2, 2006
The dark, proggy, hugely-popular alt-metal outfit fronted by Maynard James Keenan returns with that rarest of things: a new Tool album. It's the band's first release in five years and just their fourth full-length in their 16-year history.
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19.
Playing With Fire
by Kevin Federline
October 31, 2006
Now that Britney has dumped him, all he has is his music. Ouch.
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20.
Paris
by Paris Hilton
August 22, 2006
The heiress and reality television semi-star covers Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" (answer: no) and duets with Jadakiss on her recording debut.
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Love
by The Beatles
November 21, 2006
If the concept of "The Beatles, remixed" saddens you, know that original Beatles producer George Martin was at the helm for this project, which serves as the soundtrack to the Vegas-based Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The 26 mashed-up tracks here were augmented with additional instrumentation and vocals performed by The Beatles themselves, culled from hours of original demo and master tapes, with pieces of 130 songs ultimately represented in some form.
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22.
Black Holes & Revelations
by Muse
July 11, 2006
The stadium-sized English trio returns with a follow-up to its 2004 hit 'Absolution,' again produced by Rich Costey.
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23.
Fishscale
by Ghostface Killah
March 28, 2006
MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.
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Destroyer's Rubies
by Destroyer
February 21, 2006
Dan Bejar's seventh Destroyer record is as lyrically dense as ever, but marks a shift to a full-band, guitar-oriented sound after 2004's more eclectic 'Your Blues.'
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25.
King
by T.I.
March 28, 2006
Atlanta rapper Tip Harris (who also stars in the current theatrical release "ATL") returns with a fourth album, which finds him joined by Young Jeezy, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell, and Common.
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26.
Food & Liquor
by Lupe Fiasco
September 19, 2006
Championed by Jay-Z and Kanye West, the Chicago MC finally makes his full-length debut with this 16-track disc.
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27.
I'm Not Dead
by P!nk
April 4, 2006
The Indigo Girls guest on the pop singer's first album since 2003.
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28.
Donuts
by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
February 7, 2006
Acclaimed hip-hop producer James Yancey released this instrumental disc shortly before his death at the age of 32.
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29.
Saturday Night Wrist
by Deftones
October 31, 2006
Bob Erzin (Jane's Addiction) produced the alt-metal band's fifth album. System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian guests.
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30.
Savane
by Ali Farka Toure
July 25, 2006
'Savane' is the final album from the acclaimed guitarist from Mali, who died in March 2006 after a three-decade recording career which found him injecting American blues into traditional African music.
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3121
by Prince
March 21, 2006
This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.
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32.
Eminem Presents: The Re-Up
by Eminem
December 5, 2006
Originally intended as an underground mixtape, this Eminem-curated disc--which includes 7 songs performed by Mr. Mathers himself, as well as cuts featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Obie Trice and Bizarre--wound up with an official release.
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33.
Colour The Small One
by Sia
January 10, 2006
Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.
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34.
B'Day
by Beyoncé
September 5, 2006
Beyonce's second album features production by Rodney Jerkins, Sean Garrett, the Neptunes, Rich Harrison and Swizz Beatz and a guest appearance by Jay-Z.
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Idlewild
by Outkast
August 22, 2006
The mega-stars follow 'Speakerboxxx/The Love Below' with their own 'Purple Rain,' a sure-to-be-huge (and definitely all over the musical map) soundtrack to their movie musical of the same name.
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36.
Hell Hath No Fury
by Clipse
November 28, 2006
This long-delayed second album for Virginia brothers Malice and Pusha T was produced in full by The Neptunes.
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The Crane Wife
by The Decemberists
October 3, 2006
'Crane Wife' marks the literate, Colin Meloy-led band's major label debut.
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38.
Doctor's Advocate
by The Game
November 14, 2006
The rapper's second album is missing contributions from the Dr. Dre / Eminem / 50 Cent clan who helped power 'The Documentary' to success, but it does feature production work by Kanye West, Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz.
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39.
Once Again
by John Legend
October 24, 2006
The Grammy-winning neo-soul singer's follow-up to 'Get Lifted' was produced by Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq.
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Blood Mountain
by Mastodon
September 12, 2006
The Atlanta metal band's third album marks their major-label debut.
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Silent Shout
by The Knife
July 25, 2006
This is the third album (and first American release) for the Swedish brother-sister electro-pop duo of Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson.
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Everything All The Time
by Band of Horses
March 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.
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43.
First Impressions Of Earth
by The Strokes
January 3, 2006
The Strokes have abandoned longtime producer Gordon Raphael (well, for all but three tracks) in favor of David Kahne (Sugar Ray) for their third album.
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The Eraser
by Thom Yorke
July 11, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.
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45.
An Other Cup
by Yusuf
November 14, 2006
Yusuf Islam (who seems to have lost the "Islam" portion of his name), better known by his former name of Cat Stevens, returns with his first album of pop songs since 1978.
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46.
The Open Door
by Evanescence
October 3, 2006
Fans of the Grammy-winning band have waited three years for them to return with a second album, which returns Dave Fortman as producer but no longer includes guitarist-songwriter Ben Moody.
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Loose
by Nelly Furtado
June 20, 2006
Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.
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48.
Gulag Orkestar
by Beirut
May 9, 2006
This Eastern European-sounding, multi-instrumental effort is actually the work of Albuquerque teenager Zach Condon. Members of A Hawk And A Hacksaw also lend a hand.
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49.
The Back Room
by Editors
March 21, 2006
The Birmingham, England post-punk quartet is the latest band to have the UK music press in a tizzy, with this debut LP drawing the usual comparisons to Joy Division and Echo & The Bunnymen. (Actually, they just sound like Interpol.)
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50.
The Sweet Escape
by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
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51.
Light Grenades
by Incubus
November 28, 2006
The California alt-metal band returns with its first album in nearly three years.
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52.
Yellow House
by Grizzly Bear
September 5, 2006
This intricate second album for the Brooklyn-based band led by Edward Droste is their first for Warp Records.
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53.
Rather Ripped
by Sonic Youth
June 13, 2006
This self-produced 20th album finds the New York band back down to a four-piece, with Jim O'Rourke dropping out after two albums.
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54.
We Don't Need To Whisper
by Angels and Airwaves
May 23, 2006
The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.
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Morph The Cat
by Donald Fagen
March 14, 2006
This is the Steely Dan vocalist's first solo disc in over a dozen years.
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56.
Hip Hop Is Dead
by Nas
December 19, 2006
Dr. Dre, Kanye West and will.i.am are among the producers for the rapper's follow-up to 'Street's Disciple,' which marks his first release for Def Jam.
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57.
Shine On
by Jet
October 3, 2006
The Australian rockers reunite with producer Dave Sardy for this second album.
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58.
The Lemonheads
by The Lemonheads
September 26, 2006
The Evan Dando-led band (now down to a trio) returns with its first studio disc in ten years. J Mascis guests.
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59.
Return To Cookie Mountain
by TV on the Radio
September 12, 2006
David Bowie guests on the highly-anticipated second LP (and major-label debut) from the distinctive NYC band.
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60.
Game Theory
by The Roots
August 29, 2006
The hip-hop collective's eighth album is their first for Def Jam records, and also features the return to the group of rapper Malik B.
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61.
The Trials Of Van Occupanther
by Midlake
July 25, 2006
This sophomore set finds the Texas five-piece utilizing a 1970's classic rock / soft rock sound.
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62.
The Return Of Dr. Octagon
by Dr. Octagon
June 27, 2006
Kool Keith's second Dr. Octagon album follows a full decade after his first, with production this time handled by One Watt Sun.
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63.
Songs From Black Mountain
by Live
June 6, 2006
Going on 15 years of recording, the once-popular Ed Kowalczyk & co. return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Birds Of Pray.'
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64.
Twelve Stops And Home
by The Feeling
June 5, 2006
This is the debut album for the London-based pop-rock five-piece.
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65.
Dying To Say This To You
by The Sounds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the Swedish five-piece.
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66.
The Information
by Beck
October 3, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations.
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67.
Broken Boy Soldiers
by The Raconteurs
May 16, 2006
'Soldiers' marks the debut for the new band consisting of the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit musician Brendan Benson, and members of the Greenhornes.
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Kingdom Come
by Jay-Z
November 21, 2006
Forget retirement. The legendary rapper and Def Jam head has resurfaced after a three-year hiatus, with an album that finds him joined by some of the biggest names in hip-hop (Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West) and alt-rock (Coldplay's Chris Martin).
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69.
The Way The Wind Blows
by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
October 17, 2006
This is the third Hawk album for former Neutral Milk Hotel drummer Jeremy Barnes. Like previous efforts, it has an Eastern European flavor, although unlike previous efforts, it also includes contributions from Beirut's Zach Condon.
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70.
Friendly Fire
by Sean Lennon
October 3, 2006
The singer's first album in eight years includes instrumental help from Jon Brion and Matt Chamberlain, as well as guitarist Harper (son of Paul) Simon.
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71.
Inside In Inside Out
by The Kooks
October 3, 2006
Tony Hoffer (Beck) produced this first album for the Brighton, England four-piece.
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72.
The Letting Go
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
September 19, 2006
Jim White and Paul Oldham are among the guests on prolific songwriter Will Oldham's latest Bonnie "Prince" Billy studio recording.
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73.
Pieces Of The People We Love
by The Rapture
September 12, 2006
The New York City dance-punk outfit returns with a sophomore album a full three years after their debut 'Echoes.' 'Pieces' sees them ditching The DFA for new producers Ewan Pearson, Paul Epworth and Danger Mouse.
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74.
So This Is Goodbye
by Junior Boys
September 12, 2006
This is the second album for the acclaimed Canadian electronica outfit led by Jeremy Greenspan.
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75.
Modern Times
by Bob Dylan
August 29, 2006
Dylan's first studio release since his 2001 hit 'Love And Theft' is his 44th album overall.
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76.
Razorlight
by Razorlight
August 22, 2006
Chris Thomas (U2, Pulp) produced this brief, self-titled follow up to the Johnny Borrell-led band's 2004 debut 'Up All Night.'
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77.
The Drift
by Scott Walker
May 23, 2006
The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.'
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78.
At War With The Mystics
by The Flaming Lips
April 4, 2006
Dave Fridmann returns as producer for the ever-weird, Wayne Coyne-led band's first release in four years.
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79.
My Dark Places
by The Television Personalities
March 21, 2006
This is the first album in 11 years for the English band led by the troubled Dan Treacy.
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80.
On An Island
by David Gilmour
March 7, 2006
Guests on the Pink Floyd guitarist's first solo album in over 20 years include Jools Holland, Robert Wyatt, David Crosby, and Graham Nash.
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81.
The Secret Life Of The Veronicas
by The Veronicas
February 14, 2006
Australian identical twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso make their teen-pop debut as The Veronicas with this 12-track set, produced by Max Martin (Britney Spears), Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne), and others.
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82.
Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose
by Meat Loaf
October 31, 2006
This is the Loaf's third (and hopefully final) installment in his three-decade Bat Out Of Hell series.
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83.
Under The Skin
by Lindsey Buckingham
October 3, 2006
The Fleetwood Mac guitarist's first solo outing in over a dozen years features bandmates Mick Fleetwood and John McVie on two tracks of a largely acoustic set.
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84.
Ben Kweller
by Ben Kweller
September 19, 2006
A true solo effort, this self-titled release finds the 25-year-old Kweller handling all of the instrumentation himself for the first time.
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85.
The Captain & The Kid
by Elton John
September 19, 2006
This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'
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86.
Cansei De Ser Sexy
by CSS
July 11, 2006
This Brazilian dance-rock outfit may be "Tired Of Being Sexy," but that didn't stop Sub Pop from making them the first South American addition to its roster. This is their debut.
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87.
The Audience's Listening
by Cut Chemist
July 11, 2006
This is the solo debut for the veteran turntablist / DJ / producer, formerly of Jurassic 5.
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88.
Decemberunderground
by AFI
June 6, 2006
Jerry Finn returns as producer for the band's first album in three years.
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89.
The Garden
by Zero 7
June 6, 2006
The electro-pop duo's third album once again features vocals by Sia Furler.
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A City By The Light Divided
by Thursday
May 2, 2006
The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.
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Daniel Powter
by Daniel Powter
April 11, 2006
The singer-songwriter's debut album finally hits the U.S. after making a stir internationally in 2005, propelled by the hit single "Bad Day." Mitchell Froom co-produced.
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92.
The Animal Years
by Josh Ritter
April 11, 2006
Brian Deck (Modest Mouse) produced the Idaho singer-songwriter's fourth album and major-label debut.
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93.
Ringleader Of The Tormentors
by Morrissey
April 4, 2006
Tony Visconti (David Bowie) produced the suddenly prolific Moz's third release of the past two years.
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94.
Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
by Neko Case
March 7, 2006
Members of Calexico and Giant Sand help provide the music for the singer's first studio album in four years.
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95.
In My Own Words
by Ne-Yo
February 28, 2006
The 22-year-old writer of songs for the likes of Mary J. Blige steps into the spotlight with his debut as an R&B artist.
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96.
Precious Memories
by Alan Jackson
February 28, 2006
The country star covers 15 classic gospel hyms with this acoustic collection.
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97.
The Inspiration
by Young Jeezy
December 12, 2006
The Atlanta rapper's second Def Jam album includes contributions from Three 6 Mafia, Timbaland, Ludacris, T.I., and Young Buck.
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98.
In The Absence Of Truth
by Isis
October 31, 2006
This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.
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99.
Public Warning
by Lady Sovereign
October 31, 2006
The South London grime artist becomes Def Jam's very first female MC with the release of this solo debut LP.
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100.
Threes
by Sparta
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for project that began as a spin-off from At The Drive-In but has since lost founding guitarist Paul Hinojos (who is replaced for this album with Denali's Keeley Davis).
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