Album Releases by User Score
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Tweekend
by The Crystal Method
July 31, 2001
This long-awaited follow-up to the Los Angeles alternative-electronica band's 1997 debut, 'Vegas,' features guest appearances from members of Rage Against The Machine and Stone Temple Pilots as well as Jon Brion.
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202.
The Great Depression
by DMX
October 23, 2001
The fourth album for east coast rapper sees Black Key and DMX himself taking over the production reins from Swizz Beatz on all but two tracks.
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203.
Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
by The Cranberries
October 23, 2001
Yes, apparently they ARE still around. This is the Irish group's sixth album since 1993, and their first with original producer Stephen Street in some time.
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204.
The Carnivorous Lunar Activities Of Lupine Howl
by Lupine Howl
August 21, 2001
Featuring former members of Spiritualized (who were fired by Jason Pierce before the recording sessions for 'Let It Come Down'), Lupine Howl offers up nine tracks on this debut album, including previously-released singles "Vaporizer" and "125."
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205.
Return Of Dragon
by Sisqó
June 19, 2001
This is actor-singer Sisqo's sophomore effort, following his 1999 debut 'Unleash The Dragon.' (Sense a pattern here?) Teddy Riley produced the lead single, "Can I Live."
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206.
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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207.
Mink Car
by They Might Be Giants
September 11, 2001
The band's first major release since 1996's 'Factory Showroom' features 17 new recordings (including some songs that originally appeared on 1999's self-released 'Long Tall Weekend.').
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208.
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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209.
V
by Live
September 18, 2001
The fifth album for Pennsylvania alt-rockers features a guest appearance from Tricky. "Forever May Not Be Long Enough," the theme song from this summer's "The Mummy Returns," also appears on the album.
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210.
Song Yet To Be Sung
by Perry Farrell
July 17, 2001
This is the debut solo release for former Jane's Addiction/Porno For Pyros frontman Perry Farrell. Many of the tracks are more electronic in nature than his previous output with the two bands. Dave Navarro, Jon Brion, and the Mad Professor are among the guest contributors.
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211.
This Way
by Jewel
November 13, 2001
The singer-songwriter's third album contains 12 new studio tracks and two bonus live tracks.
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212.
Malpractice
by Redman
May 22, 2001
Redman's long-delayed fifth album was produced by Erick Sermon and features 23 new tracks. Guests include George Clinton, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Method Man, and Scarface.
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213.
Pain Is Love
by Ja Rule
October 2, 2001
Released after a string of successful singles and albums (including 2000's 'Rule 3:36' LP), 'Pain Is Love' features contributions from Jennifer Lopez, Missy Elliott, and 2Pac.
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214.
Glitter
by Mariah Carey
September 11, 2001
Originally due in August 2001, Mariah Carey's debut for Virgin Records was delayed due to the singer's recent hospitalization, stemming from a nervous breakdown. It is her first album since 1999's 'Rainbow,' and it serves as the soundtrack to the movie of the same name (a 1980s period-piece also starring Carey). The disc includes two covers: "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" and "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life."
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215.
Beat 'Em Up
by Iggy Pop
July 17, 2001
This is Iggy Pop's first album since 1999's poorly-received 'Avenue B.'
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Devil's Night
by D12
June 19, 2001
Also known as the Dirty Dozen, D-12 consists of six (yes--we know that's not a dozen) Detroit-based rappers, including Eminem. 'Devil's Night' is their debut full-length, produced in part by Dr. Dre.
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Britney
by Britney Spears
November 6, 2001
Oops, she did it a third time. The Pepsi spokesperson's third LP features 12 new tracks produced by the likes of Rodney Jerkins, Max Martin and the Neptunes, including a cover of Joan Jett's "I Love Rock N Roll."
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218.
A Funk Odyssey
by Jamiroquai
September 11, 2001
This is the fifth album for the UK outfit, led by Stevie Wonder soundalike Jason Kay.
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219.
2000 Years of Human Error
by Godhead
January 23, 2001
The first release from the D.C. band since they became the first group signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records. Includes a cover of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby."
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220.
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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221.
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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222.
Human
by Rod Stewart
February 6, 2001
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223.
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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Oracle
by Kittie
October 30, 2001
The all-girl metal band's sophomore effort (and no, we're not referring to their high school class) includes a cover of Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell."
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225.
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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226.
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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227.
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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228.
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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229.
Love, Shelby
by Shelby Lynne
November 13, 2001
The Grammy-winning artist follows her 2000 hit 'I Am Shelby Lynne' with ten new tracks produced by Glen Ballard (Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morissette), including a cover of John Lennon's "Mother."
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230.
J. Lo
by Jennifer Lopez
January 23, 2001
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231.
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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232.
Invincible
by Michael Jackson
October 30, 2001
The King of Pop's first full album of new material since 1992's 'Dangerous' features 16 tracks.
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233.
Until The End Of Time
by 2Pac
March 27, 2001
A double album of previously unreleased tracks from the late rapper Tupac Shakur, bringing his total of posthumous releases to four (with a fifth planned for Fall 2001). The songs were recorded during the sessions for 1996's 'Makaveli.'
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234.
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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235.
Weird Revolution
by Butthole Surfers
August 28, 2001
The first album in three years from the always bizarre Texans includes about two-thirds of the tracks from their unreleased 1998 effort "After The Astronaut."
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236.
Crown Royal
by Run-D.M.C.
February 27, 2001
The legendary rappers' first album since 1993's 'Down With The King' includes guest appearances from Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Third Eye Blind's Stephen Jenkins and Sugar Ray.
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