Album Releases by User Score
1.
Elephant
by The White Stripes
April 1, 2003
For their major label debut (and fourth LP overall), the Detroit-based duo of Jack and Meg White offer up 14 new tracks, all recorded in London and (fortunately) showing absolutely no trace of major label production values. Meg White takes a rare turn behind the microphone on a couple of tracks, as does guest Holly Golightly on the closing "It's True That We Love One Another." |
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2.
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
by Outkast
September 23, 2003
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3.
Rounds
by Four Tet
May 6, 2003
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4.
Neon Golden
by The Notwist
February 25, 2003
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5.
Chutes Too Narrow
by The Shins
October 21, 2003
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6.
Yours, Mine & Ours
by Pernice Brothers
May 20, 2003
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7.
Up In Flames
by Caribou
April 8, 2003
The second LP from Canadian electronic artist Dan Snaith is more song-oriented (and quite a bit more psychedelic) than efforts from similar artists, with Snaith even providing vocals on some tracks. [This release was originally credited under the name Manitoba before being re-released under the name Caribou after the name change] |
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8.
Where Shall You Take Me
by Damien Jurado
March 18, 2003
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9.
Decoration Day
by Drive-By Truckers
June 17, 2003
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10.
World Without Tears
by Lucinda Williams
April 8, 2003
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11.
Stumble Into Grace
by Emmylou Harris
September 23, 2003
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12.
Phantom Power
by Super Furry Animals
July 22, 2003
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13.
One Word Extinguisher
by Prefuse 73
May 6, 2003
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14.
The Decline Of British Sea Power
by British Sea Power
September 9, 2003
Oft-compared to Joy Division, this unique British four-piece sports single-word names (Hamilton, Noble, Yan, and Wood), dons military apparel for their live shows, and tackles dark, weighty themes in their lyrics (Czech history, anyone)? 'The Decline' marks their full-length debut, drawing critical praise on both sides of the Atlantic. |
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15.
You Forgot It In People
by Broken Social Scene
June 3, 2003
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16.
Quicksand / Cradlesnakes
by Califone
March 18, 2003
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17.
Welcome Interstate Managers
by Fountains of Wayne
June 10, 2003
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18.
Feast of Wire
by Calexico
February 18, 2003
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19.
The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
by Explosions in the Sky
November 4, 2003
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20.
The Lemon Of Pink
by The Books
October 14, 2003
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21.
The Wind
by Warren Zevon
August 26, 2003
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22.
The Intercontinentals
by Bill Frisell
April 15, 2003
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23.
Holopaw
by Holopaw
January 21, 2003
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24.
Hail To The Thief
by Radiohead
June 10, 2003
Not quite the return to the "rock" side of Radiohead as originally believed (although pretty close), the band's sixth album (produced again by Nigel Godrich) retains some of the experimental electronica elements of its predecessors Kid A and Amnesiac. Note that each of the tracks on the album has an alternate title, as does the album itself (aka 'The Gloaming'). |
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25.
Magnolia Electric Co.
by Songs: Ohia
March 4, 2003
Jason Molina rocks out a bit more on this latest offering, which finds the singer-songwriter backed by the same musicians on the 'Mi Sei Apparaso Come Un Fantasma' live album. Steve Albini produces, and to quote the official press release, "This is the first Songs: Ohia record with more than one song that could be played at a strip joint or monster truck show." |
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26.
Streetcore
by Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros
October 21, 2003
The former Clash leader was nearing completion of this fourth and final solo album when he died of a heart attack in 2002. It includes covers of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" (recorded without his backing band the Mescaleros) and Bobby Charles' "Before I Grow Too Old," as well as eight Strummer originals veering from reggae to rock. |
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27.
Happy Songs For Happy People
by Mogwai
June 17, 2003
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28.
Run To Ruin
by Nina Nastasia
June 3, 2003
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29.
The Meadowlands
by The Wrens
September 9, 2003
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30.
Kish Kash
by Basement Jaxx
October 21, 2003
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31.
Singing Bones
by The Handsome Family
October 7, 2003
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32.
Fever To Tell
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
April 29, 2003
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33.
The Ugly Organ
by Cursive
March 4, 2003
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34.
Hearts Of Oak
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
February 11, 2003
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35.
The Evening Of My Best Day
by Rickie Lee Jones
October 7, 2003
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36.
5
by Town & Country
September 9, 2003
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37.
Indestructible
by Rancid
August 19, 2003
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38.
Silver Lake
by Vic Chesnutt
March 25, 2003
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39.
2
by All Girl Summer Fun Band
April 22, 2003
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40.
The Black Album
by Jay-Z
November 14, 2003
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41.
Lost in Translation OST
by Original Soundtrack
September 9, 2003
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42.
Ghosts Of The Great Highway
by Sun Kil Moon
November 4, 2003
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43.
Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn
by Do Make Say Think
October 7, 2003
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44.
Yoko
by Beulah
September 9, 2003
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45.
Transatlanticism
by Death Cab for Cutie
October 7, 2003
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46.
The Smell Of Our Own
by The Hidden Cameras
May 6, 2003
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47.
Send
by Wire
April 28, 2003
The legendary English band, now re-formed, reunited and reinvigorated, return with their first LP in over a dozen years, with a sound that recalls the punk energy of their 1970s albums while sounding completely modern. Note that 7 of the 11 tracks here are also found in some form on 2002's twin "Read & Burn" EPs. |
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48.
The Violet Hour
by The Clientele
July 8, 2003
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49.
The Fine Art of Self-Destruction
by Jesse Malin
January 28, 2003
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50.
Her Majesty The Decemberists
by The Decemberists
September 9, 2003
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51.
Out of Season
by Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man
October 7, 2003
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52.
Truly She Is None Other
by Holly Golightly
July 29, 2003
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53.
The Remote Part
by Idlewild
March 25, 2003
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54.
Once In A Lifetime
by Talking Heads
November 18, 2003
This 3-disc attractively-packaged retrospective on the groundbreaking New York band includes completely remastered tracks from each of their studio LPs as well as the same previously-unreleased-on-CD demos and new tracks included on the earlier 2-disc Sand In the Vaseline complilation. Also included are never-before-released alternate versions of five songs. The set also contains a DVD with an updated version of the Talking Heads music video compilation Storytelling Giant, with three additional videos not found on the original VHS release. |
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55.
Red Dirt Road
by Brooks & Dunn
July 15, 2003
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56.
Me & Giuliani Down By the School Yard (A True Story) [EP]
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 3, 2003
Search engines hate them, but !!! (pronounced "Chik Chik Chik," of course) are popular with live audiences for their funkier, dancier (yes, that's a word--trust us) approach to indie music. The Sacramento band shares three members with Out Hud, and this is their 2-song debut for Touch And Go (with a full album to follow in 2004). |
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57.
Identity Crisis
by Shelby Lynne
September 16, 2003
Don't be fooled by the title: While 'Identity Crisis' would have perfectly suited her poorly-received predecessor, 2001's Glen Ballard-produced 'Love, Shelby,' that's not the case here, as these 12 self-produced tracks are more likely to connect with fans of her breakthrough disc 'I Am Shelby Lynne.' |
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58.
Shine A Light
by The Constantines
August 19, 2003
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59.
Think Tank
by Blur
May 6, 2003
The veteran Britpop outfit's first new album in four years is the result of tumultuous recording sessions in Morocco with producer Fatboy Slim, which saw a growing dispute between co-founders Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon culminate in Coxon's departure from the band. Fatboy Slim only wound up producing two tracks, with William Orbit handling some of the others. |
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60.
Master And Everyone
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 28, 2003
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61.
It Still Moves
by My Morning Jacket
September 9, 2003
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62.
Deliverance
by Bubba Sparxxx
September 16, 2003
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63.
The Mess We Made
by Matt Elliott
May 13, 2003
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64.
Bright Yellow Bright Orange
by The Go-Betweens
February 18, 2003
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65.
Red Devil Dawn
by Crooked Fingers
January 21, 2003
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66.
8 Million Stories
by Soul Position
October 7, 2003
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67.
Dressy Bessy
by Dressy Bessy
August 26, 2003
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68.
Burn Piano Island, Burn
by The Blood Brothers
March 18, 2003
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69.
You Are Free
by Cat Power
February 18, 2003
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70.
I Am The Fun Blame Monster
by Menomena
June 20, 2003
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71.
Mouthfuls
by Fruit Bats
April 8, 2003
Yet another experimental indie band to arise out of the Chicago scene, the Fruit Bats are the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Eric Johnson, who has played with Ugly Casanova, I Rowboat, and Califone. On this second Fruit Bats LP, he is joined by Gillian Lisee and producer Brian Deck. |
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72.
Transfiguration Of Vincent
by M. Ward
March 18, 2003
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73.
De-Loused In The Comatorium
by The Mars Volta
June 24, 2003
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74.
Electric Version
by The New Pornographers
May 6, 2003
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75.
Lowedges
by Richard Hawley
May 20, 2003
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76.
Haha Sound
by Broadcast
August 12, 2003
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77.
band red
by KaitO
May 20, 2003
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78.
Wonderful Rainbow
by Lightning Bolt
March 4, 2003
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79.
Movement
by Gossip
May 6, 2003
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80.
The Long Goodbye
by The Essex Green
April 8, 2003
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81.
Systems/Layers
by Rachel's
October 7, 2003
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82.
Sing The Sorrow
by AFI
March 11, 2003
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83.
These Are The Vistas
by The Bad Plus
February 11, 2003
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84.
1972
by Josh Rouse
August 26, 2003
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85.
Summer Of The Shark
by Portastatic
April 8, 2003
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86.
The Old Kit Bag
by Richard Thompson
May 6, 2003
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87.
The Coral
by The Coral
March 4, 2003
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88.
Heart
by Stars
August 26, 2003
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89.
Let Go
by Nada Surf
February 4, 2003
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90.
Cedars
by Clearlake
October 21, 2003
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91.
Tasty
by Kelis
December 9, 2003
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92.
New York Noise
by Various Artists
June 30, 2003
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93.
A Little Deeper
by Ms. Dynamite
March 11, 2003
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94.
Dangerous Magical Noise
by The Dirtbombs
November 4, 2003
This is the third full-length for the Detroit garage rockers led by guitarist Mick Collins (ex of the Gories) and featuring a supersized rhythm section of two bass players and two drummers. Included in early versions are bonus covers of Brian Eno's "King's Lead Hat" and Robyn Hitchcock's "Executioner of Love." |
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95.
Us
by Mull Historical Society
March 18, 2003
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96.
Pig Lib
by Stephen Malkmus
March 18, 2003
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97.
Hate
by The Delgados
January 21, 2003
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98.
Wig In A Box: Songs From & Inspired By Hedwig & The Angry Inch
by Various Artists
October 28, 2003
Exactly what the title says it is, this 16-track disc features songs from the Hedwig soundtrack (as well as new compositions inspired by the musical) interpreted by your favorite indie artists, including Yo La Tengo (with Yoko Ono!), Spoon, Robyn Hitchcock, The Polyphonic Spree, Frank Black, The Breeders, Bob Mould, and more. |
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99.
O
by Damien Rice
June 10, 2003
This full-length debut for the Irish singer/songwriter has moved beyond his home country (where it was a massive hit) to attract critical praise and strong sales worldwide. Mostly self-produced and recorded, the disc also comes in specially-designed packaging including text, artwork and photographs. |
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100.
Monday At The Hug & Pint
by Arab Strap
April 22, 2003
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