Album Releases by User Score
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301.
Hot Fuss
by The Killers
June 15, 2004
'Hot Fuss' marks the debut for the Las Vegas-based garage rockers led by 22-year old vocalist/songwriter Brandon Flowers.
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302.
Never Never Land
by UNKLE
October 26, 2004
U.N.K.L.E. is the pet project of Mo'Wax label head James Lavelle, whose successful 1998 album 'Psyence Fiction' included notable contributions from DJ Shadow, Thom Yorke and Badly Drawn Boy. Guests this time out include Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), Robert "3D" del Naja (Massive Attack), Brian Eno, Ian Brown (Stone Roses), Mani (Stone Roses/Primal Scream) Joel Cadbury (South) and Jarvis Cocker (Pulp).
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303.
The DEFinition
by LL Cool J
August 31, 2004
The rapper's eleventh album includes six tracks produced by Timbaland. R. Kelly also guests.
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304.
Lifeblood
by Manic Street Preachers
November 1, 2004
The Welsh band's seventh studio disc was produced by Tony Visconti and Greg Haver.
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305.
Still Not Getting Any
by Simple Plan
October 26, 2004
Bob Rock (Metallica) produced this sophomore album for the Montreal-based pop-punk band.
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306.
The Hunger For More
by Lloyd Banks
June 29, 2004
This is the solo debut for Banks, a member of G Unit.
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307.
Kamikaze
by Twista
January 27, 2004
The Chicago rapper's long-awaited follow-up to 'Adrenaline Rush' features contributions from Kanye West, Toxic, Cee-Lo and R. Kelly.
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308.
Leave Your Name
by Statistics
January 20, 2004
This electronic-rock effort marks the full-length solo debut for Omaha, Neb.-based Denver Dalley of Desaparecidos.
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309.
A Crow Left Of The Murder
by Incubus
February 3, 2004
The alt-metal band's first album since their 2001 hit 'Morning View' features a slightly different lineup, with Ben Kenney replacing bassist Dirk Lance. Brendan O'Brien produced.
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310.
The Beautiful Struggle
by Talib Kweli
September 28, 2004
The literary rapper's second LP features production by the usual suspects (Kanye West, The Neptunes, Just Blaze). Mary J Blige guests.
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311.
Happy People / U Saved Me
by R. Kelly
August 24, 2004
The R&B singer's latest is a double album, confining the two sides of his personality to separate discs: the radio- and club-friendly 'Happy People' is backed by the religious-themed 'U Saved Me.'
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312.
Winchester Cathedral
by Clinic
August 24, 2004
The distinctive Liverpool-based band returns with a third studio LP.
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313.
The Cover Up
by I Am The World Trade Center
June 29, 2004
The 80s-influenced laptop-pop duo of Dan Geller and Amy Dykes return with their third LP.
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314.
Waves Are Universal
by Rachel Goswell
June 22, 2004
The current Mojave 3 and former Slowdive member makes her long-awaited solo debut with 'Waves Are Universal,' which features production by David Naughton and drumming by Ashley Bates (Chapterhouse).
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315.
Fulfilled/Complete
by Broken Spindles
May 4, 2004
This is the second solo disc for Faint bassist Joel Petersen. Mike Mogis produces.
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316.
Red Bedroom
by The Fever
May 18, 2004
The New York City five-piece (yes, they're one of *those* New York bands) make their debut with 'Red Bedroom,' mixing dance and punk like it's 2002 all over again.
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317.
Don't Climb On And Take The Holy Water
by Kinski
May 4, 2004
Leaving Sub Pop behind for a different Northwest label (Strange Attractors), the Seattle band returns with a collection of new studio recordings, rehearsal sessions, and a 30-minute live track.
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318.
Phantom Planet
by Phantom Planet
January 6, 2004
Jason Schwartzman has departed, but the Los Angeles band continues on with a third album.
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319.
White People
by Handsome Boy Modeling School
November 9, 2004
The second disc for Prince Paul and Dan The Automator finds the producer pair joined by Cat Power, RZA, Jack Johnson, Julee Cruise and Pharrell Williams.
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320.
This Island
by Le Tigre
October 19, 2004
The trio make the jump to a major label with 'This Island,' which features a cover of the Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited."
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321.
Long Gone Before Daylight
by The Cardigans
May 25, 2004
This is the fifth album (and first in six years) for the Swedish outfit led by vocalist/lyricist Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson.
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322.
Dark Matter: Moving At The Speed Of Light
by Afrika Bambaataa
October 26, 2004
The legendary DJ and musician's first studio album in four years includes an appearance from Gary Numan.
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323.
Treble & Tremble
by Earlimart
September 28, 2004
This fourth LP for the Los Angeles indie rockers were produced by Jim Fairchild (Grandaddy) and the band's own Aaron Espinoza. The album is dedicated to (and frequently about) the late Elliott Smith, who was Espinoza's neighbor.
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324.
Liberation
by Trans Am
February 17, 2004
The Washington, D.C. band's seventh album finds the band in a more political mood, even sampling President Bush (the newer one) on one track.
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325.
Delirium Cordia
by Fantômas
January 27, 2004
Mike Patton (Faith No More) returns for his third studio album (which consists of a single, 74-minute song!) with his more experimental outfit Fantomas.
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326.
Kiss & Tell
by Sahara Hotnights
July 27, 2004
The all-female Scandinavian quartet return with a disc produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives), their third album overall and first for new label RCA.
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327.
Oxeneers Or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go
by These Arms Are Snakes
September 21, 2004
The Seattle band (who apparently suffer from either an unusual genetic problem or severe hallucinations) make their full-length debut with this disc.
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328.
99 Cents
by Chicks On Speed
November 2, 2004
The all-girl German group's third disc includes collaborations with Peaches and Miss Kittin, plus a remake of the Tom Tom Club's "Wordy Rappinghood."
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329.
Under My Skin
by Avril Lavigne
May 25, 2004
Ditching the production team (The Matrix) who made her first album a hit, Lavigne turned to fellow Canadians Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida to write and produce this sophomore disc.
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330.
Baby Blue
by Mary Lou Lord
March 9, 2004
The Boston-based singer-songwriter's second studio album features songs written by Nick Saloman (aka the Bevis Frond), as well as covers of Pink Floyd's "Fearless" and Pete Ham's "Baby Blue."
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331.
Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
by Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
February 17, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the quirky Austin/Brooklyn indie-rock trio, whose guitar-keyboard-drums sound is sometimes reminiscent of Spoon.
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332.
Contraband
by Velvet Revolver
June 8, 2004
'Contraband' marks the debut LP for what basically amounts to Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) fronting Guns N Roses (including Duff McKagan and Slash).
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333.
Green Imagination
by The Sunshine Fix
August 17, 2004
This is the second album for the group led by Bill Doss (formerly of Olivia Tremor Control), which mixes psychedelia and pop.
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334.
Everybody Loves A Happy Ending
by Tears for Fears
September 14, 2004
A reunited Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal return with their first Tears For Fears album together in 15 years.
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335.
Shock City Maverick
by Beans
October 19, 2004
The second solo LP from Beans features production work from Global Communication's Mark Pritchard.
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336.
Up All Night
by Razorlight
October 26, 2004
One of 2004's Next Big Things in the UK music press, Razorlight make their full-length debut with this 13-track disc. Compared to the likes of Oasis and The Libertines, the band is led by self-proclaimed songwriting genius Johnny Borrell.
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337.
Mind Body & Soul
by Joss Stone
September 28, 2004
?uestlove, Angie Stone and Nile Rogers guest on the 18-year-old soul singer's sophomore effort.
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338.
In Love And Death
by The Used
September 28, 2004
This is the third album for the Utah emo-rockers.
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339.
They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
by Liars
February 24, 2004
The New York punk outfit moves even further away from the mainstream on this sophomore effort (a concept album about witch trials), which also sees them with a new rhythm section.
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340.
Encore
by Eminem
November 12, 2004
The fourth full studio album for the multi-platinum superstar features appearances from Obie Trice, 50 Cent, Nate Dogg and D-12.
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341.
Revolutions
by The X-Ecutioners
June 8, 2004
The roster of guests for the turntablists' fourth LP includes Cypress Hill, dead prez, Ghostface Killah, Black Thought (The Roots), Slug (Atmosphere) and Blue Man Group.
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342.
Printz
by Bumblebeez 81
May 25, 2004
This U.S. debut disc for the genre-mashing Australian brother-sister duo of Chris and Vila Colonna (who appended the "81" to their name to avoid conflicts with a similarly-named children's music band) combines tracks from their EP "White Printz" and their UK single "Red Printz."
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343.
Forget Tomorrow
by Macha
August 3, 2004
You wouldn't know it from their album covers, or their music, but this indie-rock four-piece hails from Athens, Georgia, not Tokyo. 'Tomorrow' is their third full-length and first in five years (four, if you include their collaboration with Bedhead).
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344.
Chuck
by Sum 41
October 12, 2004
The Canadian punk-pop outfit returns with a fourth LP, produced by Greig Nori. The disc is named after a UN worker (Chuck Pelletier) who helped the band escape violence in the Congo while they were there shooting a film.
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345.
Amerikaz Nightmare
by Mobb Deep
August 10, 2004
The duo of Prodigy and Havoc are assisted by guests such as 50 Cent, Nate Dogg, R. Kelly, Jadakiss and Nelly on this disc co-produced by The Alchemist.
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346.
Vehicles & Animals
by Athlete
May 18, 2004
This debut disc for the South London, England quartet (originally released in the UK in 2003) was produced by Victor Van Vugt (Beth Orton) and gained a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
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347.
The Curse Of Blondie
by Blondie
April 6, 2004
'Curse' marks the eighth studio album for Deborah Harry & co., and their first since their 1999 comeback effort 'No Exit.'
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348.
R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
by Snoop Dogg
November 16, 2004
This self-proclaimed masterpiece from the veteran rapper features production work from The Neptunes. Other guests include Nelly, Bootsy Collins, and those old hip-hop standbys, The Bee Gees.
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349.
Walking Cloud And Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered And The Sun Shined
by Mono
October 5, 2004
This third album from the Japanese instrumental post-rock outfit was recorded by Steve Albini.
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350.
Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP]
by The Coral
January 26, 2004
This limited edtion 11-song low-fi mini-album was recorded with producer Ian Broudie over the course of a week.
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351.
Monsoon
by Preston School Of Industry
February 17, 2004
The band's sophomore disc includes guest appearances by Wilco and Scott McCaughey (Minus 5).
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352.
Let's Bottle Bohemia
by The Thrills
September 14, 2004
Disc #2 for the Irish band was produced by Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson), with Peter Buck and Van Dyke Parks helping on a track apiece.
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353.
Auf Der Maur
by Auf Der Maur
June 1, 2004
This is the solo debut for Melissa Auf der Maur, who served as bassist for both Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Chris Goss produced the disc, which also features appearances from Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins).
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354.
This Is Hope
by Mull Historical Society
July 19, 2004
Colin McIntyre returns with his third album in as many years, like its predecessors a bit, well, strange.
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355.
Body Language
by Kylie Minogue
February 10, 2004
The dance-pop diva, still going strong at 35, returns with a new album.
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356.
Till Death Do Us Part
by Cypress Hill
March 23, 2004
The seventh album for the hip-hop outfit introduces Latin and reggae elements into their sound. Guests include Prodigy (Mobb Deep) and Tim Armstrong (Rancid).
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357.
Neighborhood Watch
by Dilated Peoples
April 6, 2004
The third album from the Los Angeles-based underground hip-hop outfit features Kanye West on one track.
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358.
Armed Love
by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
July 26, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this fourth album for the Swedish quartet, which features contributions by Billy Preston and Ash's Charlotte Hatherley.
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359.
Suit
by Nelly
September 14, 2004
Think of 'Suit' as 'The Love Below' to 'Sweat's 'Speakerboxxx.' Where 'Sweat' is the more party-oriented of the two discs simultaneously released by Nelly, 'Suit' showcases the rapper's gentler side, and includes collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Tim McGraw (!), Mase and Pharrell Williams.
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360.
eMOTIVe
by A Perfect Circle
November 2, 2004
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tackles a variety of covers on this latest from his side project, A Perfect Circle, including versions of songs by Depeche Mode ("People Are People"), Devo ("Freedom Of Choice") and Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On"). Also included are two originals.
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361.
Porcelain
by Sparta
July 13, 2004
The El Paso, Texas four-piece (featuring those members of At The Drive-In who didn't join the Mars Volta) return with a second full-length, produced by Mike Major.
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362.
Panic Movement
by The Hiss
March 23, 2004
They may sound like Brit rockers (Oasis comes to mind), but this four-piece led by singer Adrian Barrera comes from Atlanta. Owen Morris (Oasis) produced this debut disc.
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363.
Live Like You Were Dying
by Tim McGraw
August 24, 2004
'Dying' once again finds the country star backed on record by his touring band, the Dancehall Doctors.
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364.
One Monkey Don't Stop No Show
by The Goodie Mob
June 29, 2004
Cee-Lo has left for a solo career, but the remaining members of the Atlanta-based hip-hop outfit return for their first album in five years, produced by Organized Noize.
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365.
Howling... It Grows And Grows!!!
by The Catheters
May 18, 2004
The Seattle-based punk band returns with their third album.
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366.
Bicycles & Tricycles
by The Orb
July 13, 2004
Yes, for those of you keeping score at home, Alex Paterson is indeed still recording as The Orb, with 'Bicycles' marking the once trailblazing electronica group's sixth studio release.
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367.
Hopes And Fears
by Keane
May 25, 2004
Yes, you'll see the word "Coldplay" in nearly every review for this debut disc, but the UK trio stand out from the crowd with their unconventional lineup of vocals, drums, and piano.
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368.
One Plus One Is One
by Badly Drawn Boy
July 27, 2004
Apart from demonstrating that his addition skills are as poor as Radiohead's, 'One Plus One' finds Damon Gough returning to the more low-key, lo-fi sound of his earlier work after the much glossier 'Have You Fed The Fish?' failed to win the British singer-songwriter new fans in 2002.
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369.
Patience
by George Michael
May 18, 2004
Patience is indeed a requirement for fans of the former Wham! member, as this is just his fourth solo album of original material and first in eight years.
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370.
Space Settings
by Headset
June 29, 2004
'Space Settings' is the debut from the hip-hop side project for Jimmy Tamborello (Postal Service, Dntel), who along with Plug Research artists Allen Avanessian, Daedelus and John Tejada (plus Thomas Fehlmann), provides the musical backdrop for an array of MCs that includes Beans and Rocmon.
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371.
Glass Floor
by Maritime
June 1, 2004
This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.
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372.
Night On Fire
by VHS or Beta
September 21, 2004
The Louisville, KY retro-electronica outfit, who drew numerous Daft Punk comparisons with their 2002 EP 'Le Funk,' have transitioned into a dance-punk sound with this full-length debut.
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373.
Folker
by Paul Westerberg
September 7, 2004
No, it's not a folk album, but Westerberg does handle all of the instruments himself on this latest solo release. (We suppose that it's hard to find replacements for The Replacements.)
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374.
Key
by Son, Ambulance
October 26, 2004
Omaha, Nebraska multi-instrumentalist Joe Knapp returns with his second Son, Ambulance full-length, now backed by a full band.
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375.
City
by Client
September 21, 2004
Martin Gore and members of The Libertines guest on the electro-pop duo's second effort.
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376.
Powerballin'
by Chingy
November 16, 2004
Janet Jackson, Nate Dogg and R. Kelly guest on the St. Louis rapper's second album.
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377.
Land Air Sea
by The Special Goodness
January 20, 2004
Originally self-released in March 2003, 'Land Air Sea' returns in 2004 in a resequenced and remixed version (on Epitaph) for this side project from members of Weezer and Rocket From The Crypt.
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378.
New Danger
by Mos Def
October 12, 2004
'New Danger' is the second solo hip-hop album (and Geffen debut) for the rapper and actor.
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379.
America's Sweetheart
by Courtney Love
February 10, 2004
The (we hope) ironically-titled 'America's Sweetheart' marks the solo debut for the former Hole leader, who co-wrote this album with Linda Perry and Elton John lyricist Bernie Taupin.
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380.
The Spine
by They Might Be Giants
July 13, 2004
Now together over 20 years as a band, the duo of Johns (Linnel and Flansburgh) return with their 10th studio album (their first for adults in three years), reuniting with producer Pat Dillett (who worked on the pair's 1990 album 'Flood').
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381.
...it falls apart
by For Stars
June 29, 2004
The fourth album from the Bay Area indie rockers (led by singer-guitarist Carlos Forster) is their first in three years.
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382.
Getting Away With Murder
by Papa Roach
August 31, 2004
The Northern California alt-metal band returns with a third album.
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383.
Legion Of Boom
by The Crystal Method
January 13, 2004
The third album for the Los Angeles-based electronica duo of Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland includes guest appearances by Wes Borland (Limp Bizkit), Lisa Vennum-Kekaula (The BellRays), Jon Brion and Milla Jovovich.
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384.
Autobiography
by Ashlee Simpson
July 20, 2004
A bit more "rock" than her older sister Jessica, the 19-year-old former ("7th Heaven") and current (her own MTV reality show) TV star makes her recording debut with these 11 tracks produced by John Shanks.
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385.
Return To V
by Roni Size
November 2, 2004
There's at least one guest vocalist on each of the 18 tracks on this latest solo outing from electronic producer Roni Size.
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386.
Borrowed Heaven
by The Corrs
June 8, 2004
The Irish quartet returns with their first studio disc in four years, which sees them working with producer Olle Romo for the first time. Ladysmith Black Mambazo guest on the title track.
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387.
D12 World
by D12
April 27, 2004
The Eminem-led collective (whose 2001 debut was a huge commercial success) returns with a second full-length, with production from the likes of Dr. Dre, Mr. Porter, Eminem and Kanye West.
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388.
Baby Monkey
by Voodoo Child
January 27, 2004
Voodoo Child is the electronic dance music alter-ego for Moby, and this is his first full album under that name, after a series of singles released during the 1990s.
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389.
Schizophrenic
by JC Chasez
February 24, 2004
The former member of *NSync makes his solo debut with 'Schizophrenic,' working with a range of producers including Basement Jaxx.
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390.
Welcome To The North
by The Music
October 19, 2004
Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam) produced this sophomore outing for the English quartet.
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391.
When The World Was Our Friend
by Gold Chains And Sue Cie
October 12, 2004
The Bay Area hip-hop producer (known to his parents as Topher Lafata) teams with vocalist Sue Cie for his second release.
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392.
All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace
by Bravecaptain
August 2, 2004
This is the third album for former Boo Radleys guitarist Martin Carr.
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393.
Welcome Back
by Mase
August 24, 2004
He's gone from working with Puff Daddy to working with... uh, God, but ordained minister Mase is back to the rap game (albeit with fewer references to sex and violence) after a five-year absence.
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394.
The Handler
by Har Mar Superstar
September 14, 2004
Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).
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395.
Weapons Of Mass Destruction
by Xzibit
December 14, 2004
The "Pimp My Ride" host returns to rapping after a two-year layoff, but without long-time producer Dr. Dre.
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396.
So-Called Chaos
by Alanis Morissette
May 18, 2004
The Canadian singer-songwriter returns with ten new songs, co-produced by Morissette with John Shanks and Tim Thorney.
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397.
Travistan
by Travis Morrison
September 28, 2004
The leader of the now-defunct Washington, D.C. outfit The Dismemberment Plan makes his solo debut with this disc, produced by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla. John Vanderslice guests.
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398.
Until The End
by Kittie
July 27, 2004
The third album for the all-girl Canadian metal band was produced by Steve Thompson (Anthrax, Korn).
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399.
Around The Sun
by R.E.M.
October 5, 2004
'Sun' is the 13th studio disc for R.E.M., who are joined here by frequent collaborators Ken Stringfellow and Scott McCaughey. Q-Tip also guest raps on "The Outsiders."
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400.
The Hard Way
by 213
August 17, 2004
'The Hard Way,' co-produced by Kanye West, is the first disc for the trio of Snoop Dogg, Warren G. and Nate Dogg.
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