Album Releases by User Score
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101.
Frank
by Amy Winehouse
November 20, 2007
Amy Winehouse's debut album is finally out in the US four years after it was first released in the UK.
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102.
Sirens of the Ditch
by Jason Isbell
July 10, 2007
Jason Isbell's first solo album since he left the Drive By Truckers.
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103.
Friend Opportunity
by Deerhoof
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the San Francisco experimental rock outfit since the departure of guitarist Chris Cohen.
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104.
New Magnetic Wonder
by The Apples In Stereo
February 6, 2007
The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues).
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105.
Excellent Italian Greyhound
by Shellac
June 5, 2007
This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass).
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106.
Fort Nightly
by White Rabbits
May 22, 2007
The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.
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107.
Saltbreakers
by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
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108.
The Broken String
by Bishop Allen
July 24, 2007
After releasing an EP every month for a year in 2006, the Brooklyn-based band returns with a full-length album.
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109.
The Brag And Cuss
by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
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110.
The Western Lands
by Gravenhurst
September 18, 2007
The UK indie rock group's fifth album.
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111.
Dressed Up For The Letdown
by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
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112.
Cassadaga
by Bright Eyes
April 10, 2007
Conor Oberst & co. branch out into country and orchestral pop on their latest 13-track set, which finds them joined by guests Gillian Welch, Janet Weiss, and M. Ward.
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113.
30 Year Low
by The Mendoza Line
August 21, 2007
This is the final album with both Tim Bracy and Shannon McArdle in the group, in light of their divorce.
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114.
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
by Modest Mouse
March 20, 2007
'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks.
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115.
Alive 2007
by Daft Punk
December 4, 2007
The second live album for the duo features the June 14th, 2007 concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.
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116.
Rise Above
by Dirty Projectors
September 11, 2007
Dave Longstreth reimagines Black Flag's album "Damaged."
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117.
Friend And Foe
by Menomena
January 23, 2007
This second song-based album of unconventional indie-rock from the Portland, Ore. trio marks their Barsuk debut.
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118.
Time On Earth
by Crowded House
July 10, 2007
The Australian-based band is back with their first album since 1993.
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119.
Is Is [EP]
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 24, 2007
The New York band releases its latest EP, written during the Fever To Tell tour.
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120.
We Are Him
by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
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121.
Ash Wednesday
by Elvis Perkins
February 20, 2007
The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks.
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122.
Trees Outside The Academy
by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
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123.
Three Easy Pieces
by Buffalo Tom
July 10, 2007
Singer/guitarist Bill Janovitz had dismissed ideas of a reunion over the years, but Buffalo Tom is back with their new album since 1998.
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124.
The Calling
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
March 6, 2007
This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.
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125.
The Cool
by Lupe Fiasco
December 18, 2007
The sophomore album for the rapper from Chicago features artist such as Snoop Dogg, Pooh Bear and Unkle.
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126.
Nux Vomica
by The Veils
April 4, 2007
Nick Launay produced this sophomore set for the New Zealand band led by Finn Andrews, who has drawn numerous Nick Cave comparisons. Aside from Andrews, it's a completely different lineup than the one that recorded 'Runaway Found.'
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127.
Volta
by Björk
May 8, 2007
The typically eclectic guest lineup on Bjork's first studio album in three years includes Timbaland, a ten-piece all-female horn section, and members of Konono No. 1, Lightning Bolt, Antony & The Johnsons, and LFO.
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128.
Idealism
by Digitalism
June 19, 2007
'Idealism' is the full-length debut for the German electronica duo of Jens Moelle and Ismail Tuefekci.
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129.
Cryptograms
by Deerhunter
January 29, 2007
This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
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130.
Parades
by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
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131.
Civilians
by Joe Henry
September 11, 2007
Joe Henry releases his 10th album after producing records for other artists.
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132.
Shine
by Joni Mitchell
September 25, 2007
The latest studio album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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133.
North Star Deserter
by Vic Chesnutt
September 11, 2007
The latest album includes guest appearances by Constellation artists A Silver Mt. Zion, members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Fugazi's Guy Picciotto.
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134.
God Save The Clientele
by The Clientele
May 8, 2007
Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).
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135.
Living With The Living
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
March 20, 2007
Brendan Canty produced the band's first album for their new label, Touch and Go.
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136.
You, You're A History In Rust
by Do Make Say Think
February 27, 2007
This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.
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137.
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul
by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
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138.
Proof of Youth
by The Go! Team
September 11, 2007
Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.
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139.
Young Modern
by Silverchair
July 24, 2007
The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests.
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140.
Natural
by Mekons
August 21, 2007
Check out the latest album from the British punk-rock band formed in 1977.
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141.
Growing Pains
by Mary J. Blige
December 18, 2007
The eighth album for the R&B singer was produced with help from The-Dream, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Dre & Vidal, and Timbaland.
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142.
A Brighter Beat
by Malcolm Middleton
February 26, 2007
This is the first solo release for the Scottish artist since the breakup of his band Arab Strap.
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143.
Little Amber Bottles
by Blanche
October 23, 2007
The Detroit-based group and backing band on Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose" release their sophomore album.
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144.
The Big Doe Rehab
by Ghostface Killah
December 4, 2007
The seventh album for the member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
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145.
Human The Death Dance
by Sage Francis
May 8, 2007
The underground rapper/poet returns with his second album for Epitaph, joined by guests Buck 65, Jolie Holland and Mark Isham.
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146.
I'll Follow You
by Oakley Hall
September 11, 2007
The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.
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147.
Shocking Pinks
by Shocking Pinks
September 25, 2007
New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.
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148.
Abandoned Language
by Dälek
February 27, 2007
The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'
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149.
Myth Takes
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
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150.
It's A Bit Complicated
by Art Brut
June 19, 2007
This is the second album for the tongue-in-cheek English band fronted by Eddie Argos.
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151.
Random Spirit Lover
by Sunset Rubdown
October 9, 2007
The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.
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152.
Yes, I'm A Witch
by Yoko Ono
February 6, 2007
'Witch' features an assortment of indie artists who have reimagined classic Yoko Ono tracks by mixing elements of the originals (mainly the vocals) with newly recorded music. The roster includes the Flaming Lips, Le Tigre, Spiritualized, Cat Power and the Polyphonic Spree.
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153.
Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds
by Enon
October 9, 2007
The trio from Brooklyn and Philadelphia releases its latest album.
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154.
In Camera
by Arthur & Yu
June 19, 2007
With influences from the Velvet Underground and Lee Hazlewood, the Seattle-based duo of Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott release their debut album.
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155.
My Name Is Buddy
by Ry Cooder
March 6, 2007
Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!).
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156.
La Radiolina
by Manu Chao
September 4, 2007
After six years, Manu Chao releases his fourth studio album in the U.S.
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157.
Year Zero
by Nine Inch Nails
April 17, 2007
Trent Reznor offers his vision of a bleak future (the year 2022, to be exact) on this 16-track concept album.
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158.
This Too Will Pass
by The One AM Radio
February 20, 2007
This is the third release for the lo-fi indie outfit led by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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159.
Chrome Dreams II
by Neil Young
October 23, 2007
Neil Young resurrects the album title of his unreleased 1977 album for his latest.
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160.
New Seasons
by The Sadies
October 2, 2007
The Canadian alt-country rockers return with their latest album.
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161.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
by The Good, the Bad & the Queen
January 23, 2007
Danger Mouse produced this first album for the new collaboration between Damon Albarn (Blur,Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash), Tony Allen (Africa 70 / Fela Kuti) and Simon Tong (The Verve).
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162.
Boss
by Magik Markers
September 25, 2007
The newest album for the duo from Connecticut.
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163.
We'll Never Turn Back
by Mavis Staples
April 24, 2007
Ry Cooder produced this new set of songs for the 66-year-old civil rights activist and member of famed gospel group the Staple Singers.
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164.
No Shouts, No Calls
by Electrelane
May 8, 2007
This is the fourth studio album for the all-female four-piece from Brighton, England.
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165.
Back Numbers
by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
February 27, 2007
The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.
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166.
Can't Wait Another Day
by The Ladybug Transistor
June 5, 2007
Jens Lekman and members of The Clientele and Architecture In Helsinki guest on the Brooklyn band's sixth album.
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167.
Out Of The Woods
by Tracey Thorn
March 20, 2007
This is the Everything But The Girl singer's first solo release since 1982.
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168.
Easy Tiger
by Ryan Adams
June 26, 2007
Well off his 3-disc-a-year pace, Adams celebrates just his first release of 2007 with the 13-song 'Tiger.' Sheryl Crow guests, and The Cardinals once again provide the backing.
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169.
Strangelet
by Grant-Lee Phillips
March 27, 2007
REM's Peter Buck and Bill Rieflin guest on the Los Angeles troubadour's latest disc of originals.
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170.
Intoxication
by Shaggy
November 13, 2007
The dance-hall artist returns with his latest album, including one song with Akon.
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171.
Woke On A Whaleheart
by Bill Callahan
April 24, 2007
The singer-songwriter behind Smog [and its more parenthetical offshoot, (Smog)] returns with his first release under his given name.
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172.
In Stormy Nights
by Ghost
January 23, 2007
The first release in three years for the Japanese psych-rockers contains just six tracks, including one that clocks in at nearly half an hour.
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173.
Reunion Tour
by The Weakerthans
September 25, 2007
The Canadian band's fourth studio album, again produced by Ian Blurton.
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174.
Woke Myself Up
by Julie Doiron
January 23, 2007
Although still a solo album, 'Woke Myself Up' finds the singer-songwriter backed by her former bandmates in the Canadian group Eric's Trip for the first time in a decade.
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175.
Hera Ma Nono
by Extra Golden
October 9, 2007
This is the sophomore album for the Kenyan and American group.
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176.
Return Of The Mac
by Prodigy [of Mobb Deep]
March 27, 2007
This solo release (somewhere between a mixtape and a true album) for the Mobb Deep rapper was produced by the Alchemist.
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177.
Translated From Love
by Kelly Willis
June 26, 2007
Five years since her last release (Christmas album withstanding), country singer Kelly Willis returns with a new album.
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178.
Foley Room
by Amon Tobin
March 6, 2007
The Brazilian electronica artist utilized a different technique for his first non-soundtrack album in five years, building his tracks out of field recordings and found sounds.
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179.
Security
by Antibalas
March 6, 2007
Tortoise's John McEntire produced this fourth album for the New York-based Afrobeat outfit.
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180.
In The Vines
by Castanets
October 23, 2007
This is the third album for the San Diego-based band led by Ray Raposa.
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181.
The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard
by Rickie Lee Jones
February 6, 2007
The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).
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182.
Infinity On High
by Fall Out Boy
February 6, 2007
The Chicago pop-punk band face high expectations for this fourth album after its predecessor, their major-label debut 'From Under The Cork Tree,' brought their first taste of mainstream success. Jay-Z (briefly) guests.
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183.
Good Arrows
by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
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184.
The Autumn Defense
by The Autumn Defense
January 9, 2007
This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.
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185.
Ce
by Caetano Veloso
January 23, 2007
The Brazilian superstar takes a stab at rock, backed by a much younger band and co-production by his son, Moreno.
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186.
Kurr
by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
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187.
Hats Off To The Buskers
by The View
March 13, 2007
The very young Scottish four-piece shot straight to #1 on the UK charts with the release of this Britpop-flavored debut album, produced by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve).
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188.
Phantom Punch
by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
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189.
Era Vulgaris
by Queens of the Stone Age
June 12, 2007
Josh Homme's fifth QOTSA disc includes guest appearances by The Strokes' Julian Casablancas and returnee Mark Lanegan. Oddly, however, the disc does not include its title track collaboration with Trent Reznor, which was released separately.
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190.
Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever
by The Cribs
July 17, 2007
The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.
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191.
Don't Mess With The Dragon
by Ozomatli
April 3, 2007
The fourth album from the Los Angeles band blends latin music with rock, ska, hip-hop, and other genres.
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192.
Lifeline
by Ben Harper
August 28, 2007
The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe.
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193.
Everybody
by The Sea and Cake
May 8, 2007
The Chicago post-rock outfit fronted by Sam Prekop switches producers (from John McEntire to Brian Paulson) for this latest 10-track set.
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194.
Challengers
by The New Pornographers
August 21, 2007
The Canadian indie rock band's mellow fourth album.
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195.
Strength & Loyalty
by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
May 8, 2007
The Game, Akon, Twista, Mariah Carey and Bow Wow help with vocals--as does jailed group member Flesh-N-Bone--on the latest comeback attempt from the trio. Jermaine Dupri and will.i.am are among the producers.
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196.
The Undisputed Truth
by Brother Ali
April 10, 2007
Atmosphere's Ant produces the Minnesota rapper's long-awaited follow-up to his 2003 debut 'Shadows On The Sun.'
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197.
Cookies
by 1990s
July 31, 2007
Before forming the 1990s, Jackie McKeown and Jamie McMorrow were in The Yummy Furs, which once included two members of Franz Ferdinand.
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198.
Rites Of Uncovering
by Arbouretum
January 23, 2007
Frequent Will Oldham collaborator (and member of The Anomoanon) Dave Heumann offers the second album of rustic rock from his own project, Arbouretum.
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199.
Loney, Noir
by Loney, Dear
February 6, 2007
Sweden multi-instrumentalist Emil Svanangen (aka Loney, Dear) makes his American debut with this re-release of his fourth album.
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Learn To Sing Like A Star
by Kristin Hersh
January 23, 2007
The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release.
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