Album Releases by User Score
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What Comes After The Blues
by Magnolia Electric Co.
April 5, 2005
This disc marks the first new studio recording for the Jason Molina-led four-piece since he dropped the Songs: Ohia name. (Just to be confusing, however, the new band name was the title of the last Songs: Ohia album.)
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Aha Shake Heartbreak
by Kings of Leon
February 22, 2005
Ethan Johns produced this sophomore album for southern rockers and brothers Caleb, Nathan, Jared and Matthew Followill. (OK, so Matthew is only a cousin, but he was still allowed to join the band.)
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203.
Here Come The Tears
by The Tears
June 6, 2005
The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade.
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204.
Strangers
by Ed Harcourt
February 1, 2005
The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.
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205.
Motion Sickness [Live]
by Bright Eyes
November 15, 2005
This 15-song live set from Conor Oberst & co.'s 2005 tour is heavy on material from 'I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning' and includes covers of Elliott Smith and Feist.
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206.
On My Way To Absence
by Damien Jurado
April 5, 2005
'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests.
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207.
We Have Sound
by Tom Vek
October 25, 2005
This is the first album for London's 24-year-old, one-man-garage-band Tom Vek.
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208.
Plat du Jour
by Matthew Herbert
September 13, 2005
Herbert's first disc in two years is a sample-driven concept album about the relationship of food to politics, society and celebrity. It is best consumed while reading the detailed album website, rather than as a stand-alone piece of music.
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209.
Negrophilia: The Album
by Mike Ladd
February 8, 2005
The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series features prolific indie hip-hop artist Mike Ladd, backed by pianist Vijay Iyer and drummer Guillermo E. Brown.
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210.
Here Come The Choppers
by Loudon Wainwright III
April 19, 2005
The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.
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211.
Road To Rouen
by Supergrass
September 27, 2005
This is album nubmer five for the UK rockers led by Gaz Coombes.
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212.
The B.Coming
by Beanie Sigel
March 29, 2005
The incarcerated rapper won't be touring for a while, but that didn't stop him from releasing his first album in four years, which features collaborations with Just Blaze, Cam'ron, The Neptunes, Snoop Dogg and Buckwild.
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213.
Darkness At Noon
by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
April 5, 2005
Jeremy Barnes is backed by additional musicians on this second eclectic AHAAH disc, which encompasses styles from folk to klezmer to mariachi.
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214.
j.a.c.
by Tosca
May 31, 2005
This is the fourth album for the duo of Richard Dorfmeister (of Kruder & Dorfmeister fame) and Rupert Huber. Vocals are handled by a variety of guests, including Chris Eckman (The Walkabouts).
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215.
Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness
by Coheed and Cambria
September 20, 2005
This is the third emo-sci-fi album from the prog-rock foursome fronted by Claudio Sanchez.
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216.
In The Clear
by Ivy
March 1, 2005
The trio (which includes Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) return with their first new album in four years, produced by Steve Osborne.
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217.
Live @ The Fillmore
by Lucinda Williams
May 10, 2005
This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.
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218.
Knuckle Down
by Ani DiFranco
January 25, 2005
DiFranco breaks from her usual DIY practice by enlisting Joe Henry to co-produce this latest release.
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219.
Prairie Wind
by Neil Young
September 27, 2005
The veteran rocker's first release since recovering from a brain aneurysm includes contributions from Emmylou Harris and Spooner Oldham.
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220.
The Needle Was Traveling
by Tarwater
March 22, 2005
'Needle' is the Morr Music debut for the German duo of Ronald Lippok (who is also in To Rococo Rot) and Bernd Jestram.
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221.
A Question Of Temperature
by The Chris Stamey Experience
January 25, 2005
'Experience' is certainly evident here as former dB's Chris Stamey and Gene Holder are joined by all three members of Yo La Tengo, Caitlin Cary and producer Mitch Easter for a trip through material by the likes of Television, Cream and the Yardbirds (as well as some originals).
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222.
The Invisible Invasion
by The Coral
August 30, 2005
Portishead's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced this fourth LP for the UK retro-rockers.
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223.
Surrounded By Silence
by Prefuse 73
March 22, 2005
Scott Herren's latest Prefuse 73 album features about as many guest appearances as you can fit on a single compact disc, including contributions from The Books, El-P, Ghostface, Aesop Rock, Broadcast, RZA, Beans and Café Tacuba.
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224.
Rebel, Sweetheart
by The Wallflowers
May 24, 2005
Jakob Dylan & co.'s fifth long-player was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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225.
Back To Me
by Kathleen Edwards
March 1, 2005
The Canadian singer-songwriter's sophomore release again blends country and rock sounds, and includes a guest appearance by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers).
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226.
And Everything Else
by Nobody
May 17, 2005
Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.
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227.
A Bigger Bang
by The Rolling Stones
September 6, 2005
Don Was co-produced the band's first new studio album in eight years. Keith Richards sings on two tracks.
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228.
Seadrum/House Of Sun
by Boredoms
May 10, 2005
The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.
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229.
The Weight Is A Gift
by Nada Surf
September 13, 2005
Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'
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230.
Summer In The Southeast
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
November 15, 2005
This 17-song set was recorded during Will Oldham's 2004 tour.
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231.
We're Animals
by Numbers
September 13, 2005
The San Francisco electro-punk trio make their Kill Rock Stars debut with this third LP.
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232.
Free The Bees
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
June 28, 2005
This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
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233.
Spelled In Bones
by Fruit Bats
July 26, 2005
The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.
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234.
In Case We Die
by Architecture in Helsinki
April 12, 2005
Imagine the Arcade Fire dosed with happy pills, stocked with toy instruments and forced to score a musical about the 1980s, and you may start getting close to the idea of this eight-piece co-ed band from Melbourne, Australia. This second album follows recent tours with the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Belle And Sebastian.
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235.
Thrills
by Ellen Allien
June 7, 2005
The Berlin-based techno producer returns with her third artist album.
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236.
Horses In The Sky
by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
April 5, 2005
This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
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237.
Some Cities
by Doves
March 1, 2005
Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'
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238.
Descended Like Vultures
by Rogue Wave
October 25, 2005
Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.
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239.
Resilience
by Kid 606
July 25, 2005
Miguel Trost Depedro's latest electronica release is a departure for him, as each track is more focused than on previous releases.
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240.
Let Them Drink
by The Capitol Years
March 8, 2005
Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.
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241.
'64 - '95
by Lemon Jelly
January 25, 2005
The English duo's third album is composed entirely of samples from their personal record collections, falling between the years 1964 and 1995.
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242.
Soviet Kitsch
by Regina Spektor
March 1, 2005
The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
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243.
Feathers
by Dead Meadow
February 22, 2005
This is the fourth studio disc for the Washington D.C. psych-rock outfit, who are now a four-piece with the addition of guitarist Cory Shane.
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244.
Pixel Revolt
by John Vanderslice
August 23, 2005
Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.
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245.
The Evens
by The Evens
March 15, 2005
This eponymous disc is the debut for the Washington D.C. duo of Dischord Records/Fugazi head Ian MacKaye and drummer Amy Farina (The Warmers).
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246.
The Documentary
by The Game
January 18, 2005
The west coast rapper's debut boasts an all-star production and guest roster including the likes of Eminem, Timbaland, Kanye West, Just Blaze, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.
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247.
The First Lady
by Faith Evans
April 5, 2005
The singer's first album in four years features contributions from the Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri and Mario Winans.
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248.
Jacksonville City Nights
by Ryan Adams
September 27, 2005
Norah Jones guests on the second (and most straight-ahead country) of a planned three 2005 releases for Adams, who is once again backed by The Cardinals. Tom Schic produced.
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249.
Okemah And The Melody Of Riot
by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
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250.
Burn The Maps
by The Frames
February 8, 2005
This is the first studio disc in four years for the Irish quartet, who are massively popular in their native country.
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251.
Several Arrows Later
by Matt Pond
October 11, 2005
This is the fifth album for the O.C.-endorsed band.
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252.
X&Y
by Coldplay
June 7, 2005
Plagued by numerous delays, the Chris Martin-led band's third album finally surfaced 3 years after the hugely successful 'A Rush Of Blood To The Head.' The band co-produced with Danton Supple (Elbow) and Ken Nelson (Kings Of Convenience, Badly Drawn Boy).
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253.
Ahead Of The Lions
by Living Things
October 4, 2005
Steve Albini produced this debut album for the St. Louis-based Berlin brothers (Lillian, Eve and Bosh) who make up the Living Things.
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254.
Return The Gift
by Gang of Four
October 11, 2005
It's nearly impossible to read an indie music review these days without seeing the words "Gang Of Four" pop up, but that influential band hasn't been around to take advantage of its newfound fame. Until now, that is, as the reunited Gang (in its original lineup for the first time since 1981) returns with newly re-recorded versions of 14 of its classic songs.
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255.
Set Free
by American Analog Set
September 20, 2005
The sixth album for the Andrew Kenny-led band is their first for Canadian label Arts & Crafts.
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256.
Different Days
by L'Altra
January 25, 2005
The moody Chicago group is down to two remaining members (Lindsay Anderson and Joseph Costa) on this third album.
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257.
Heart Like A River
by Ida
February 22, 2005
The New York indie-folk band's seventh album (their first in four years) is co-produced by Warren Defever (His Name Is Alive).
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258.
Honeycomb
by Frank Black
July 19, 2005
Before reuniting The Pixies, Black recorded this mellow solo disc in four days in a Nashville studio, backed by veteran southern session musicians.
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259.
Push The Button
by The Chemical Brothers
January 25, 2005
Q-Tip and Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) guest on the UK dance duo's fifth full-length.
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260.
Another Day On Earth
by Brian Eno
June 14, 2005
Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc).
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261.
Where You Live
by Tracy Chapman
September 13, 2005
Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests.
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262.
Lost Marbles And Exploded Evidence
by Enon
February 22, 2005
'Lost Marbles' collects six years of previously uncompiled material by the John Schmersal-led band, including internet-only tracks and limited-edition singles.
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263.
Knitting Needles And Bicycle Bells
by Tenement Halls
August 23, 2005
This is the debut LP for the new project from Chris Lopez (Rock*A*Teens).
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264.
Certified
by David Banner
September 20, 2005
The Mississippi rapper's fourth album includes appearances by Talib Kweli and Too Short.
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A Colores
by Tristeza
November 22, 2005
This is the fourth album for the San Diego, Calif. instrumental post-rock outfit.
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266.
Haughty Melodic
by Mike Doughty
May 3, 2005
Dan Wilson (Semisonic) produced this solo effort for the former Soul Coughing frontman, which finds him backed by a band for the first time since leaving that band. Dave Matthews guests.
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267.
Manzanita
by Mia Doi Todd
February 8, 2005
The classically-trained, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter returns with her rich and varied fifth full-length which, like her previous outing, finds her utilizing (at times) a backing band. Members of Beachwood Sparks, Dead Meadow and Brian Jonestown Massacre guest.
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268.
One Man's Treasure
by Mick Harvey
October 18, 2005
This first solo disc in eight years for the former Birthday Party and Bad Seeds member mixes covers with two Harvey originals.
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269.
A Gun Called Tension
by A Gun Called Tension
February 22, 2005
This genre-hopping eponymous disc is the debut for the duo of guitarist Dan Gullucci (Modest Mouse) and MC Sean Reveron.
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270.
Elevator
by Hot Hot Heat
April 5, 2005
Dave Sardy produced this sophomore album for the Canadian band, whose lineup now includes guitarist Luke Paquin (replacing Dante DeCaro).
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271.
Kidnapped By Neptune
by Scout Niblett
May 10, 2005
The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound.
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272.
Secret House Against The World
by Buck 65
August 1, 2005
The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.
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273.
Sewed Soles
by The Greenhornes
November 29, 2005
This 19-song disc compiles songs from each of the Cincinnati, Ohio band's releases.
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274.
Live It Out
by Metric
October 4, 2005
This is the second full-length for the Toronto group fronted by Emily Haines, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene.
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275.
Animal Lover
by The Residents
April 5, 2005
The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.
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276.
With Teeth
by Nine Inch Nails
May 3, 2005
Trent Reznor finally returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'The Fragile.' Dave Grohl guests.
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Reads The Books [EP]
by Prefuse 73
July 12, 2005
This eight-song EP pairs Prefuse 73 with cut-up artists The Books, and reprises their first collaboration, "Pagina Dos," from the most recent Prefuse 73 full-length.
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278.
Broken Ear Record
by Black Dice
September 6, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers.
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279.
The Cosmic Game
by Thievery Corporation
February 22, 2005
Perry Farrell, The Flaming Lips and David Byrne guest on the Washington D.C. duo's fourth artist LP.
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280.
The Story Of My Life
by Deana Carter
March 8, 2005
The veteran Nashville artist wrote and produced all 11 tracks on her latest album, and handled most of the instrumentation as well.
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281.
Shine
by Trey Anastasio
November 1, 2005
Brendan O'Brien produced the singer's first post-Phish solo record.
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282.
Odyssey
by Fischerspooner
April 5, 2005
Linda Perry and Susan Sontag (!) penned songs for the dance duo's belated sophomore release, which also features production from Tony Hoffer and Mirwais.
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283.
Once Upon A Little Time
by John Parish
September 13, 2005
Members of Portishead and The Bad Seeds guest on the multi-instrumentalist's third solo outing.
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284.
Master Of Disaster
by John Hiatt
June 21, 2005
Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.
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285.
Wrath Of Circuits
by The Nein
May 17, 2005
This is the full-length debut for the Durham, NC dance-punk outfit led by Finn Cohen.
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286.
Make Do With What You Got
by Solomon Burke
March 1, 2005
The singer tackles songs penned by the likes of Bob Dyland and Van Morrison on this Don Was-produced disc.
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287.
In Your Honor
by Foo Fighters
June 14, 2005
This double-disc set from Dave Grohl & co. includes one full CD of acoustic tracks. Guests include John Paul Jones, Norah Jones, Josh Homme and Petra Haden.
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Out-Of-State Plates
by Fountains of Wayne
June 28, 2005
This 28-track, two-disc compilation culls radio performances, demos, and other previously unreleased tracks from throughout the band's history.
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Howl
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
August 23, 2005
A radical departure from previous efforts, the band's third album adds a lot of acoustic guitars and other Americana and blues elements into the mix.
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290.
With A Cape And A Cane
by The Joggers
September 27, 2005
This is the second album for the Portland, Ore. indie rockers.
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291.
Axes
by Electrelane
May 10, 2005
The Brighton, England band re-teams with producer Steve Albini, but downplays the vocals of prior outing 'The Power Out' in favor of a mainly instrumental approach similar to that of their debut.
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Touch
by Amerie
April 26, 2005
The second album from the R&B songstress includes a guest appearance by Eve. Rich Harrison returns as producer for about half of the disc.
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293.
All Jacked Up
by Gretchen Wilson
September 27, 2005
Album number two finds the Nashville star reuniting with songwriter John Rich in an attempt to duplicate the mega-success of her debut, 'Here For The Party.'
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294.
Dimmer.
by The Zincs
April 12, 2005
'Dimmer' is the Thrill Jockey debut for British ex-pat and current Chicagoan Jim Elkington.
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295.
The Forgotten Arm
by Aimee Mann
May 3, 2005
Produced by Joe Henry, Mann's first studio disc in three years is a concept album about the life of a boxer during the 1970s.
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296.
Father Divine
by Mike Ladd
November 15, 2005
Professor Ladd's second 2005 release is a punk concept album about religious leader George Baker.
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297.
The Day After
by Twista
October 4, 2005
Pharrell Williams, Kanye West and Jamie Foxx guest on the MC's follow-up to 'Kamikaze.' Production comes from the likes of Timbaland, Scott Storch and the Neptunes.
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298.
Throw Down Your Arms
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 4, 2005
O'Connor's first studio album since "retiring" from the music business consists of covers of a dozen reggae classics, including songs by Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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Yr Atal Genhedlaeth
by Gruff Rhys
March 15, 2005
This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.
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Alpine Static
by Kinski
July 12, 2005
The Seattle instrumental quartet is back with a second Sub Pop release.
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