Album Releases by User Score
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601.
The Blueprint 3
by Jay-Z
September 8, 2009
After seven years, the final album of his Blueprint series is finally released.
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602.
Ursa Major
by Third Eye Blind
August 17, 2009
The fourth album for the alternative rock band from San Francisco is its first album since being dropped by Atlantic Records (which had taken over Elektra's roster of bands).
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603.
Love 2
by Air
October 6, 2009
The French duo worked with drummer Joey Waronker on their latest studio album.
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604.
Hungry Bird
by Clem Snide
February 24, 2009
The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006.
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605.
Light Of X
by Miranda Lee Richards
February 10, 2009
The second full-length album for the model/actor-turned-singer from San Francisco.
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606.
Skin Of Evil
by Blackout Beach
January 20, 2009
The second full-length solo album for Frog Eyes/Swan Lake's Carey Mercer.
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607.
Until The Earth Begins To Part
by Broken Records
July 7, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish septet was produced by producer Ian Caple.
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608.
Be Set Free
by Langhorne Slim
September 29, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.
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609.
Reality Killed The Video Star
by Robbie Williams
November 17, 2009
The former Take That singer releases his latest solo album produced by Trevor Horn.
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610.
Take My Breath Away
by Gui Boratto
March 3, 2009
The second album on Kompakt for the Brazilian electronic music artist/producer.
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611.
Thunderheist
by Thunderheist
March 31, 2009
The duo of producer Grahm Zilla and rapper/singer Isis releases their debut full-length album together.
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612.
Where Were You When It Happened?
by Monotonix
September 8, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Israeli rock band.
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613.
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
by Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
March 10, 2009
The Seattle-based band's debut album was produced with Scott Colburn.
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614.
The Spirit Of Apollo
by N.A.S.A.
February 17, 2009
Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon team up with a variety of guests on their first album together.
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615.
Sunny Side Up
by Paolo Nutini
June 2, 2009
The second album for the singer was produced by Ethan Johns.
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616.
Swoon
by Silversun Pickups
April 14, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.
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617.
Wooden Arms
by Patrick Watson
May 5, 2009
The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."
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618.
The Crawling Distance
by Robert Pollard
January 20, 2009
The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.
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619.
Colonia
by A Camp
April 28, 2009
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620.
Til The Casket Drops
by Clipse
December 8, 2009
Pharrell Williams returns to produce (and also guest on) the rap duo's third album.
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621.
Battle Studies
by John Mayer
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was co-produced with Steve Jordan.
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622.
Straight No Chaser
by Mr. Hudson
December 1, 2009
The second album for the British singer was produced with Kanye West, who also appears as a guest artist.
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623.
American Central Dust
by Son Volt
July 7, 2009
Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album.
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624.
We Are Young Money
by Young Money
December 21, 2009
The collaboration project from Lil Wayne features Drake, Guycci Mane, Lloyd, Tyga, Shanell, Birdman, Shawt Dawg, Nicki Minaj, T-Streets, Lil' Chuckee, Lil' Twist, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, and Mack Maine.
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625.
Rewolf
by Asobi Seksu
November 10, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the New York City-based band features reworkings of some of its previously released songs.
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626.
Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper
by Julian Plenti
August 4, 2009
Interpol's Paul Banks releases his debut solo album under the name Julian Plenti.
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627.
LP
by Discovery
July 14, 2009
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij and Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles team up to release their first album together.
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628.
The Devil You Know
by Heaven & Hell
April 28, 2009
The members of Black Sabbath (without Ozzy Osboune) return as Heaven & Hell to release its first album under the name.
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629.
He Was King
by Felix Da Housecat
August 25, 2009
The latest album for the electronic DJ/producer from Chicago was recorded in Belgium.
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630.
Battlefield
by Jordin Sparks
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album for the American Idol winner was produced by Ryan Tedder.
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631.
Skeletons
by Tiny Masters Of Today
June 16, 2009
The rock band formed by two (barely) teenaged siblings releases its second album.
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632.
Time To Die
by The Dodos
September 15, 2009
The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
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633.
All The Plans
by Starsailor
March 9, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was produced by Steven Osbourne.
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634.
Complete Me
by Frankmusik
August 3, 2009
Vincent Frank's debut album was coproduced with Stuart Price.
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635.
MPLSound
by Prince
March 29, 2009
After releasing Planet Earth for free in the United Kingdom, the singer-songwriter's three albums (one by new artist Bria Valente) are packaged together as a Target store exclusive in the United States. As the title implies, it contains some of the funk rock sounds he created.
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636.
Xenophanes
by Omar RodrÃguez-López
November 10, 2009
Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez Lopez releases his first Spanish-only solo album.
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637.
Battle For The Sun
by Placebo
June 9, 2009
The sixth album for the London-based rock trio was produced by Dave Bottrill and is the band's first album with new drummer, Steve Forrest (original drummer Steve Hewitt parted company in 2007).
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638.
Introducing
by Brilliant Colors
November 3, 2009
The rock trio led by Jess Scott releases its debut album.
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639.
Feel That Fire
by Dierks Bentley
February 3, 2009
The Arizona country singer releases his fourth studio album with Capitol Nashville.
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640.
Christmas In The Heart
by Bob Dylan
October 13, 2009
This is the first Christmas album for the singer and proceeds will be donated to the charities, Feeding America, The World Food Programme, and Crisis UK.
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641.
Abnormally Attracted To Sin
by Tori Amos
May 19, 2009
The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records.
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642.
Up To Now
by Snow Patrol
November 10, 2009
The two-disc compilation album features three new tracks.
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643.
Listening Tree
by Tim Exile
March 17, 2009
The third album for the English electronica artist and producer.
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644.
Untitled
by R. Kelly
December 1, 2009
The latest solo album for the R&B singer features Keri Hilson, Rock City, Tyrese, Robin Thicke, and The-Dream as guest singers.
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645.
Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know
by Mum
September 22, 2009
This is the fifth album for the Icelandic group.
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646.
Before I Self Destruct
by 50 Cent
November 16, 2009
The fourth album for the rapper is finally released and features appearances by Eminem, Ne Yo, Lloyd Banks, and R. Kelly.
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647.
Pray IV Reign
by Jim Jones
March 24, 2009
The fourth album for the New York rapper features guests such as Ludacris, Ryan Leslie, Juelz Santana, and NOE.
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648.
R.O.O.T.S
by Flo Rida
March 31, 2009
The follow-up to the rapper's debut album "Mail On Sunday," features the number one single 'Right Round.'
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649.
The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
by Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
February 3, 2009
Signed to Animal Collective's Paw Tracks label, the artist releases his first full-length album.
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650.
Draw The Line
by David Gray
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by the artist himself.
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651.
Two
by Miss Kittin & The Hacker
May 19, 2009
This is the second album from the French electronic artists.
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652.
Turning the Mind
by Maps
October 20, 2009
James Chapman releases his follow up to his Mercury Music Prize-nominated album, "We Can Create."
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653.
Blood
by Franz Ferdinand
June 2, 2009
The band's thrid album, "Tonight" is dub remixed by producer Dan Carey.
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654.
Not Without A Fight
by New Found Glory
March 10, 2009
The debut album on the Epitaph label for the pop-punk band from Florida is also their first studio album in nearly three years.
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655.
Fork In The Road
by Neil Young
April 7, 2009
Neil Young releases his latest album inspired in part by the Lincvolt Project, which is biodiesel pioneer Jonathan Goodwin's idea to produce an electric power system for cars.
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656.
Flowers
by Joan of Arc
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Chicago band led by Tim Kinsella.
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657.
Quicken The Heart
by Maxïmo Park
May 12, 2009
The third album for the English indie rock quintet.
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658.
I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose
by Bombay Bicycle Club
July 6, 2009
The debut album for the British rock quartet was produced by Jim Abbiss.
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659.
How to Get To Heaven From Scotland
by Aidan Moffat And The Best-Ofs
March 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock quartet led by Aidan Moffat.
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660.
Mirror Eye
by Psychic Ills
January 20, 2009
The second full-length album for the New York experimental rock band.
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661.
LotusFlow3r
by Prince
March 29, 2009
After releasing Planet Earth for free in the United Kingdom, the singer-songwriter's three albums (one by new artist Bria Valente) are packaged together as a Target store exclusive in the United States.
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662.
Polly Scattergood
by Polly Scattergood
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)
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663.
You & I
by Cut Off Your Hands
January 20, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New Zealand quartet was produced by Bernard Butler.
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664.
Walking On A Dream
by Empire of the Sun
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the Australian band formed by The Sleepy Jackson's Luke Steele and Pnau's Nick Littlemore.
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665.
Waking Up
by OneRepublic
November 17, 2009
This is the second album for the Grammy-nominated rock band from Colorado.
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666.
My Guilty Pleasure
by Sally Shapiro
August 25, 2009
The second album for the Swedish electronic artist was produced with Johan Agebjorn.
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667.
Malice N Wonderland
by Snoop Dogg
December 8, 2009
The latest album for the rapper features such guests as Brandy, The Dream, R. Kelly, Pharrell, and Soulja Boy.
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668.
A New Tide
by Gomez
March 31, 2009
The sixth album for the British indie-rock band was produced with Brian Deck.
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669.
The Last Kiss
by Jadakiss
April 7, 2009
The rapper's first release in five years features guests such as Mary J. Blige, Nas, Styles P, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Ne Yo, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Pharrell, and Faith Evans.
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670.
A.M.
by Magnetic Morning
January 27, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for Swervedriver's Adam Franklin and Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
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671.
Glee: The Music, Volume 1
by Various Artists
November 3, 2009
The soundtrack features songs from the first season of the TV show.
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672.
Entertainment
by Fischerspooner
May 5, 2009
The New York duo's third album was produced with Jeff Saltzman.
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673.
The E.N.D.
by The Black Eyed Peas
June 9, 2009
The Black Eyed Peas return to release its first studio album in five years.
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674.
Decent Work For Decent Pay
by Diplo
February 3, 2009
The Grammy-nominated (for producing M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes") DJ Wesley "Diplo" Pentz releases his latest remix album, featuring works from a variety of indie-rock bands such as Bloc Party, CSS, and Spank Rock.
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675.
Invaders Must Die
by The Prodigy
March 3, 2009
The first album for the electronic duo in four years features Dave Grohl and James Rushent as guest musicians.
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676.
Fantasy Ride
by Ciara
May 5, 2009
The third album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer features guest appearances by Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, The-Dream, Ludacris, Chris Brown, and Young Jeezy.
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677.
Back On My B.S.
by Busta Rhymes
May 19, 2009
The first album on the Universal Motown label for the rapper features guest artists such as Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, T. Pain, Pharell, Akon, T.I., Estelle, Mary J Blige, J. Foxx, J. Legend, and Common.
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678.
Love Hate And Then There's You
by The Von Bondies
February 3, 2009
The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.
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679.
55 Cadillac
by Andrew W.K.
September 8, 2009
The fourth album for the California-born artist features solo piano pieces.
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680.
Grrr...
by Bishop Allen
March 10, 2009
This is the third full-length for the Brooklyn, New York, indie-rock band.
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681.
Never Cry Another Tear
by Bad Lieutenant
November 10, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock band formed by three members of New Order, Jake Evans, and Blur's Alex James appears as a guest.
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682.
Under The Covers Vol. 2
by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
July 21, 2009
Sid 'n Susie (Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs) team up together once again to cover the music of the 1970s.
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683.
The Mirror Explodes
by The Warlocks
May 19, 2009
The fifth album for the Los Angeles-based rock band was produced by Rod Cervera.
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684.
X Marks Destination
by The Whip
March 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the Manchester quartet.
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685.
Relapse
by Eminem
May 19, 2009
The Detroit rapper returns with his first album in five years, which features guest appearances by 50 Cent and producer Dr. Dre.
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686.
Trapped Animal
by The Slits
October 20, 2009
This is the first full-length album in over 25 years for the all-girl punk rock band.
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687.
The Seventh Seal
by Rakim
November 17, 2009
The rap artist releases his first solo album in ten years.
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688.
Leave This Town
by Daughtry
July 14, 2009
The American Idol contestant returns with his band's follow-up to its Grammy-nominated self-titled debut.
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689.
Yeah Ghost
by Zero 7
September 29, 2009
The fourth album for Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker features a new singer, Eska Mtungwazi (longtime contributor Sia has branched off to her own solo career).
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690.
Echo
by Leona Lewis
November 17, 2009
The second album for the "X Factor" winner features production help from a variety of people including Justin Timberlake, Ryan Tedder, John Shanks, and Max Martin.
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691.
I Love You
by Amanda Blank
August 4, 2009
The debut full-length album for Philadelphia-based rapper who is also involved with the groups Spank Rock and Sweatheart.
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Remind Me Where The Light Is
by Great Northern
April 28, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.
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693.
Love The Future
by Chester French
April 21, 2009
The duo of D.A. Wallach and Max Drummey release their debut album on Pharrell Williams' label after a bidding war by Kanye West's and Jermaine Dupri's own labels.
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694.
Fist Of God
by MSTRKRFT
March 17, 2009
The Toronto duo's latest album feature guests such as E-40, Ghostface Killah, and John Legend.
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Solo Electric Bass 1 [Live]
by Squarepusher
August 17, 2009
The live album features a recording of Squarepusher's September 2007 performance in Paris' Cite de la Musique, where he used only a bass and a small amp.
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696.
The Fountain
by Echo & the Bunnymen
November 10, 2009
The first studio album in four years for the British rock band was produced with John McLaughlin and Simon Perry.
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697.
The High End Of Low
by Marilyn Manson
May 26, 2009
Twiggy Ramirez returns to the band on its seventh studio album, produced with Sean Beavan and Chris Vrenna.
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Alter The Ending
by Dashboard Confessional
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the Chris Carrabba-led band was produced by Butch Walker and Adam Schlesinger.
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699.
The Take Over
by Zion I
January 27, 2009
The rap duo from Oakland, California releases its latest album on the Gold Dust Media label.
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700.
I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat
by The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
January 6, 2009
Norman Cook (also known as Fatboy Slim) releases his debut album under the alias The BPA.
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