Album Releases by User Score
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Peepers
by Polar Bear
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated experimental jazz band releases its fourth album.
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202.
San Patricio
by The Chieftains Featuring Ry Cooder
March 9, 2010
The concept album about a group of Irish US soldiers who deserted to join the Mexican army during the Mexican-American War was an idea by The Chieftains' Paddy Moloney and co-producer Ry Cooder.
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203.
The Winter Of Mixed Drinks
by Frightened Rabbit
March 9, 2010
The third studio album for the Scottish indie band produced by Peter Katis is its first with new member Gordon Skene.
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204.
Lights From Paradise
by Quest for Fire
August 31, 2010
This is the latest album for the quartet of Canadian psychedelic rockers.
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205.
A Sufi And A Killer
by Gonjasufi
March 9, 2010
Gonjasufi, who appeared on the Flying Lotus track "Testament," releases his debut album with producer Gaslamp Killer.
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206.
Genuine Negro Jig
by Carolina Chocolate Drops
February 16, 2010
With the help of Joe Thompson--one of the last of North Carolina's African-American string-band players--the trio seeks to continue the style with its third album.
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207.
The Stimulus Package
by Freeway & Jake One
February 16, 2010
On his first album with the Rhymesayers label, rapper Freeway teams up with producer Jake One.
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208.
A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)
by Ray Wylie Hubbard
January 12, 2010
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.
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209.
Odd Blood
by Yeasayer
February 9, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.
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210.
Part II: The New December
by The Booksman
June 22, 2010
Fol Chen continues to embrace mystery and avoid the obvious on Part II: The New December. As on Part I: John Shade, Your Fortune’s Made, the enigmatic band makes a virtue out of indirectness, sending songs through secret passages and tunnels that end in hooks some distance from where they were expected. There’s a strong experimental streak in the brainy way Fol Chen takes what seems like a straightforward idea and twists it into something completely different; like the Dirty Projectors, the group flirts with and subverts mainstream pop ideas, and like labelmates Cryptacize, they’ve got a flair for the deceptively simple. The band goes even further down the rabbit hole than on Part I, beginning The New December with some of its strangest music. “In Ruins†contrasts deep, whispered vocals with lively girlish ones atop busy keyboards playing busy, vaguely Eastern-tinged melodies; “Your Curtain Call†begins with breathy beats and woozy flutes, expanding into bells and a drunken sax solo before pulling back again; and “Men, Houses or Beasts†tiptoes so slowly that it almost sounds like it was recorded at the wrong speed. Fittingly for a band so committed to disguising its identity, some of The New December’s best songs deal with miscommunication and missed connections. On “The Holograms,†a tale of forgotten names and words doubling into optical illusions, bounces along on one of the album’s catchiest melodies, while the excellent “C/U†keeps its lovers apart despite its almost perversely straightforward beat. Likewise, the band buries some of its best songs on the album’s second half: “Adeline (You Always Look so Bored)â€â€™s sharp-tongued chamber pop recalls St. Vincent’s abundant musical and lyrical wit, and “They Came to Me†boasts rubbery beats that are just as danceable as they are strange, and could be heard at a club with a trampoline for a dancefloor. How exactly these songs fit together with “Holesâ€â€™ delicate plucking and the title track’s pixelated folk might be locked in Fol Chen’s brains, but even if there are more pieces of their puzzle-pop missing here than there were on John Shade, Your Fortune’s Made, The New December is never boring. ~ Heather Phares
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211.
Ring
by Glasser
September 28, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for Cameron Mesirow as Glasser.
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212.
Blood Under the Bridge
by Bottomless Pit
August 10, 2010
This is the third album for the Chicago-based indie rock band formed by two members of Silkworm.
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213.
Play It Strange
by The Fresh & Onlys
October 12, 2010
The third full-length album for the San Francisco indie band was recorded over a week.
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214.
Tron: Legacy
by Daft Punk
December 7, 2010
The Grammy award-winning electronic dance duo--and their masked identities portraying them as man-machines--make a logical pairing to score the soundtrack of the innovative science fiction film.
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215.
Here's To Taking It Easy
by Phosphorescent
May 11, 2010
The Matthew Houck-led band returns with its first album of new material since 2007's Pride.
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216.
Special Moves/Burning
by Mogwai
August 24, 2010
Recorded over three performances at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in April 2009 in Brooklyn, New York, it is the Scottish rock group's first live album/DVD release.
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217.
The Fire
by Senses Fail
October 25, 2010
The hard rock quintet releases its first album with its new guitarist, Zach Roach, who replaced Heath Saraceno.
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218.
Under Great White Northern Lights [Live]
by The White Stripes
March 16, 2010
The live album features recording from the duo's summer tour of Canada in 2007 which was also filmed for a documentary of the same name.
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219.
The Sea
by Corinne Bailey Rae
January 26, 2010
The second album for the British singer includes darker-themed songs influenced by the death of her husband.
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220.
2
by Retribution Gospel Choir
January 26, 2010
The indie rock trio led by Low guitarist Alan Sparhawk releases its second album.
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221.
Crystal Castles [2010]
by Crystal Castles
June 8, 2010
The second self-titled album for the Canadian duo was recorded in a variety of places, including a garage in Detroit, a church in Iceland, a cabin in Canada, and a real music studio in London.
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222.
Plastic Beach
by Gorillaz
March 9, 2010
The third album for Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett animated group features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Kano, Mos Def, De La Soul, Gruff Rhys, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Fall's Mark E. Smith, Little Dragon, Lou Reed, Bobby Womack, The Clash's Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon.
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223.
Flesh Tone
by Kelis
July 6, 2010
The fifth studio album from Kelis features producers David Guetta and Benny Benassi, bringing dance and techno tidbits within her soulful R&B mix.
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224.
Admiral Fell Promises
by Sun Kil Moon
July 13, 2010
Mark Kozelek goes acoustic with just his guitar on his fourth album under the name Sun Kil Moon.
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225.
Ghost Blonde
by No Joy
December 7, 2010
The debut album for the Montreal band was mixed by Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes.
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226.
Steeple
by Wolf People
October 12, 2010
This is the first album on the Jagjaguwar label for the British rock quartet.
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227.
Dream Attic
by Richard Thompson
August 31, 2010
The live album was recorded during Richard Thompson's tour of the West Coast in February, with a majority of the tracks from performances at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall.
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228.
Root For Ruin
by Les Savy Fav
September 14, 2010
This is the fifth album for the New York City rock band led by Tim Harrington.
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229.
Light of a Vaster Dark
by Faun Fables
November 16, 2010
This is the first album in four years for the folk band led by Dawn McCarthy.
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230.
Rivers
by Wildbirds & Peacedrums
August 24, 2010
The husband-and-wife Swedish duo's third album was recorded with an Icelandic choir.
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231.
Sinners & Saints
by Raul Malo
October 5, 2010
The latest solo album for the Mavericks singer was self-produced.
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232.
Spirit Youth
by The Depreciation Guild
May 18, 2010
The second album for the Brooklyn band that is led by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart drummer Kurt Feldman was produced by Telefon Tel Aviv's Josh Eustis.
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233.
Beautiful Dreamers
by Bill Frisell
August 31, 2010
The first album on new label Savoy Jazz has the guitarist joined by drummer Rudy Royston and violinist Eyvind Kang.
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234.
Love Letter
by R. Kelly
December 14, 2010
Taking his sound back to Motown, the R&B hit maker tones down his controversial image, releasing classic love songs inspired by '50s and '60s slow jams.
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235.
The Fool
by Warpaint
October 26, 2010
The LA-based indie band's album continues its excursion into experimental rock infused with psychedelic soundscapes and dreamy, melodic vocals.
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236.
Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift
by E-40
March 30, 2010
The San Francisco Bay Area rapper releases two albums on the same day, Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift. The albums feature such guests as B-Legit, Gucci Mane, Suga T, Too Short, and E-40's son Droop-E.
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237.
Ancestral Star
by Barn Owl
November 1, 2010
This is the third album for the San Francisco duo of Evan Caminiti and Jon Porras.
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238.
Concrete Jungle
by Nneka
February 2, 2010
Nneka's first US release is an inspirational mix of love, hope, optimism, and 21st-century soul music.
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239.
Love And Its Opposite
by Tracey Thorn
May 18, 2010
The Everything But The Girl singer's third solo album was produced by Ewan Pearson.
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240.
Shame, Shame
by Dr. Dog
April 6, 2010
The quintet's sixth album produced by Rob Schnapf is its first on the Anti label.
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241.
Rush To Relax
by Eddy Current Suppression Ring
March 16, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the four members of the rock band from Melbourne, Australia, who used to work at a record pressing plant.
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242.
What We Lose In The Fire We Gain In The Flood
by The Mynabirds
April 27, 2010
Former Georgie James band member Laura Burhenn releases her debut album produced by Richard Swift.
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243.
Infra
by Max Richter
July 20, 2010
The fifth solo album for the German-born artist is based on music he wrote for a 2008 Royal Ballet production.
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244.
Wild Smile
by Suckers
June 8, 2010
The full-length debut for the Brooklyn-based indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
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245.
Speak Now
by Taylor Swift
October 25, 2010
The singer-songwriter's third album is the first that she wrote entirely on her own and remains true to her country-pop roots that made her one of the biggest selling artists of 2009.
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246.
Bride Screamed Murder
by The Melvins
June 1, 2010
After almost 25 years and more than 25 albums, the unstoppable Melvins have the same sludgy, Sabbath-styled post-punk heaviness that solidified their place in rock history since the early '90s.
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247.
Nothing Hurts
by Male Bonding
May 11, 2010
The British trio releases its first full-length album, which features the Vivian Girls on one song.
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248.
The Reason Why
by Little Big Town
August 24, 2010
Little Big Town's fourth studio album was produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick, who also contributed as a songwriter on the album.
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249.
What It Means to Be Left-Handed
by Mice Parade
September 14, 2010
The New York City band led by Adam Pierce releases its seventh album.
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250.
Unicorn
by Chew Lips
February 1, 2010
The debut album for the British trio was produced by David Kosten.
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251.
Forgiveness Rock Record
by Broken Social Scene
May 4, 2010
With John McEntire as producer, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Charles Spearin, Andrew Whiteman, Sam Goldberg, and Justin Peroff worked together to write the group's fourth studio album (outside of the two Broken Social Scene Presents...albums). Other BSS members do appear as guests on this release, including Leslie Feist, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Jason Collett, and Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think and Years.
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252.
Pilot Talk
by Curren$y
July 13, 2010
Ski Beatz produced most of the New Orleans-born rapper's first solo album with Def Jam.
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253.
Duppy Writer
by Wrongtom
September 21, 2010
British producer Wrongtom remixes a collection of Roots Manuva's tracks.
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254.
Strychnine Dandelions
by The Parting Gifts
November 9, 2010
The debut album featuring Reigning Sound's Greg Cartwright and The Ettes' Coco Hames includes appearances by Dan Auerbach, Patrick Keeler, and fellow band members Jem Cohen, Poni Silver, and Dave Amels.
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255.
Wake Up!
by John Legend
September 21, 2010
Backed by The Roots, John Legend delivers his fourth studio album of soul-conscious classics and original material.
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256.
Undercard
by The Extra Lens
October 19, 2010
Previously known as The Extra Glenns, the duo that comprises John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats and Franklin Bruno of Nothing Painted Blue, releases its first album under the new name.
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257.
White Crosses
by Against Me!
June 8, 2010
Though known for always being on the road, Against Me! has finally released its second major label album, which continues to blend elements of its trademark punk and folk rock with fist-pumping anthems celebrating teenage anarchy and encouraging all to fight the good fight.
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258.
Serotonin
by Mystery Jets
July 13, 2010
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259.
The Chaos
by The Futureheads
June 1, 2010
Taking the best of post-punk, new wave, and pop as inspiration, Sunderland's Futureheads were among the best of the U.K.'s "angular" movement. Their capability of delivering their trademark pop thrills on this album sustains their position as Sunderland's sharpest export.
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260.
Saint Bartlett
by Damien Jurado
May 25, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.
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261.
Postcards From a Young Man
by Manic Street Preachers
September 21, 2010
The Welsh rock band goes with a poppier sound on its Dave Eringa-produced 10th studio album.
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262.
The Social Network [Original Score]
by Atticus Ross
October 15, 2010
The 19-track soundtrack to David Fincher's Facebook movie was composed and performed by Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
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263.
1,000 Years
by The Corin Tucker Band
October 5, 2010
This is the solo debut album for the Sleater-Kinney singer/guitarist.
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264.
Body Talk, Pt. 2
by Robyn
September 7, 2010
The second part to the Swedish pop artist's trilogy of albums combines pop, dance, and hip-hop and includes collaborations with Diplo and a duet with Snoop Dogg.
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265.
Crazy for You
by Best Coast
July 27, 2010
After several EPs, the Los Angeles based band releases its debut full-length of 1960s influenced pop songs.
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266.
Go
by Jónsi
April 6, 2010
After releasing an album with boyfriend Alex Somers in 2009, the Sigur Ros singer returns with his first solo album produced with Peter Katis.
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267.
Tin Can Trust
by Los Lobos
August 3, 2010
With influences ranging from Sonic Youth to My Bloody Valentine, this Los Angeles trio's second album mixes melodic dream pop, electronica, and rock.
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268.
Oversteps
by Autechre
March 23, 2010
This is the 10th album for the electronica duo from Manchester, England.
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269.
Sports
by Weekend
November 9, 2010
This is the San Francisco-based trio's debut full-length release.
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270.
Another Round
by Jaheim
February 9, 2010
The R&B singer's fifth studio album features Jadakiss on the remix of the single, "Ain't Leaving Without You."
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271.
The Morning After
by James
September 14, 2010
The eight-track album follows the earlier released mini-album, The Night Before.
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272.
Eyelid Movies
by Phantogram
February 9, 2010
The upstate New York indie rock duo releases its debut full-length album.
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273.
Kairos
by White Hinterland
March 9, 2010
On Casey Deniel and Shawn Creeden's second full-length album, the duo moves away from the jazzy pop of 2008's "Phylactery Factory" with more shades of down-tempo electronica.
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274.
Falling Down A Mountain
by Tindersticks
February 16, 2010
The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.
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275.
Destroyer Of The Void
by Blitzen Trapper
June 8, 2010
Portland-based Blitzen Trapper brings a haunting, ethereal touch to folk rock with their new album, blending twangy rock riffs with bittersweet piano-laced melodies to create beautiful stylistic textures.
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276.
Northern Aggression
by Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3
November 30, 2010
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277.
Stuck On Nothing
by Free Energy
May 4, 2010
The debut full-length album for the Philadelphia band produced by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy shows influences of 1970's rock music.
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278.
No Mas
by Javelin
April 6, 2010
After receiving a good reception from the demo release, "Jamz n Jemz," the duo from Providence, Rhode Island, releases its full-length debut on Luaka Bop.
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279.
Down There
by Avey Tare
October 26, 2010
The Brooklyn-based Animal Collective frontman's debut solo album is both dark and upbeat, as he experiments with energentic electronic production and soulful, slow-moving instrumentation.
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280.
To Realize
by Clipd Beaks
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Oakland-based experimental rock band.
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281.
Street Songs of Love
by Alejandro Escovedo
June 29, 2010
Bruce Springsteen guests on the first solo album on Fantasy Records for the former member of The Nuns, Rank and File, and True Believers.
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282.
Get Closer
by Keith Urban
November 16, 2010
The Australian country recording artist's latest release includes both fun-loving, up-tempo tunes and guitar-heavy ballads.
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