Album Releases by User Score
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401.
On The Outside
by Starsailor
August 22, 2006
Rob Schnapf produced album number three for the James Walsh-led band.
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402.
Yell Fire!
by Michael Franti & Spearhead
July 25, 2006
Pink and Sly & Robbie guest on the latest Spearhead offering, which was produced by Michael Franti with Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) and mixes reggae, hip-hop and R&B.
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403.
In A Space Outta Sound
by Nightmares on Wax
March 7, 2006
George Evelyn's latest dubby, trip-hoppy, downtempo NoW disc was co-produced by Robin Taylor-Firth.
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404.
The Big Bang
by Busta Rhymes
June 13, 2006
Missy Elliott, will.i.am, Nas, and Stevie Wonder are among the guests on the veteran rapper's first effort in four years.
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405.
Run The Road Volume 2
by Various Artists
February 7, 2006
This is the second in a series of compilations showcasing the UK grime scene. Included here are artists such as Kano and Plan B.
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406.
Sam's Town
by The Killers
October 3, 2006
Flood and Alan Moulder handled production for the popular Las Vegas band's second album.
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407.
All At Once
by Young People
March 21, 2006
The avant-garde Los Angeles band's third album is their first without co-founder Jeff Rosenberg.
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408.
Things Go Better With RJ And Al
by Soul Position
April 4, 2006
The duo of RJD2 and Blueprint return with a second collaboration.
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409.
Endless Wire
by The Who
October 31, 2006
The legendary band's first studio album since 1982 includes a full version of their mini-opera "Wire & Glass," which was recently released (appropriately enough) as a mini-album.
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410.
Mistake, Mistake, Mistake, Mistake
by James Figurine
July 11, 2006
Electronica artist and producer Jimmy Tamborello (who is 1/2 of the Postal Service, 1/3 of Figurine, and 1/1 of Dntel) returns with a solo album of minimal techno under yet another name, with Erlend Oye, John Tejada and Jenny Lewis minimally guesting.
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411.
20/20
by Dilated Peoples
February 21, 2006
This is the fourth LP for the underground rap trio of Evidence, Rakaa and DJ Babu.
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412.
Sun, Sun, Sun
by The Elected
January 24, 2006
Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett returns with a sophomore set for his side project, The Elected. Contributors include members of Eisley and Bright Eyes, as well as Rilo Kiley bandmate Jenny Lewis.
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413.
All The Roadrunning
by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
April 25, 2006
The dozen tracks (ten written by Knopfler, two by Harris) on the pair's first collaboration were recorded over a seven-year span.
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414.
Under The Iron Sea
by Keane
June 20, 2006
Album number two for the stadium-friendly, piano-led British trio follows two years after the unexpected mega-success of their debut 'Hopes And Fears.'
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415.
The Outsider
by DJ Shadow
September 19, 2006
Following acclaimed, sample-driven efforts 'Endtroducing' and 'The Private Press,' 'The Outsider' detours DJ Shadow into more conventional hip-hop, with rappers such as David Banner and Q-Tip guesting.
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416.
Karmacode
by Lacuna Coil
April 4, 2006
The Italian goth-metal outfit fronted by Cristina Scabbia attempts to make it big in the U.S. with this fourth album.
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417.
The Looks
by MSTRKRFT
July 18, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the new duo of Death From Above 1979's Jesse Keeler and that band's producer, Al-P.
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418.
Three's Co.
by The Tyde
August 29, 2006
The Los Angeles-based California-rock outfit led by Darren and Ann Do Rademaker returns with a third album.
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419.
Smoke & Mirrors
by The Datsuns
October 9, 2006
The New Zealand rock band returns with a third album.
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420.
Sexor
by Tiga
February 6, 2006
This debut artist album from the veteran Montreal-based DJ includes a cover of Talking Heads' "Burning Down The House."
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421.
Kratitude
by The Seconds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the trio of Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Zach Max (Ex Models) and Jeannie Kwon.
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422.
Shine On
by Jet
October 3, 2006
The Australian rockers reunite with producer Dave Sardy for this second album.
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423.
Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited
by Various Artists
August 1, 2006
Fourteen tracks by the late French songwriter Serge Gainsbourg are covered (in English) by the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Portishead, Placebo, Tricky, Jarvis Cocker and Cat Power.
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424.
Press Play
by Diddy
October 17, 2006
The artist currently known as Diddy's first release in five years features production by will.i.am, Pharrell, Just Blaze and Kanye West, with a huge roster of contributors including Christina Aguilera, Brandy, Jamie Foxx, Big Boi, Nas, Mary J. Blige, and Fergie.
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425.
The Open Door
by Evanescence
October 3, 2006
Fans of the Grammy-winning band have waited three years for them to return with a second album, which returns Dave Fortman as producer but no longer includes guitarist-songwriter Ben Moody.
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426.
Amputechture
by The Mars Volta
September 12, 2006
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante guests on the prog-rock band's third studio disc, which features eight tracks clocking in at an epic total of 76 minutes.
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427.
In The Maybe World
by Lisa Germano
July 18, 2006
Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.
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428.
Left
by Hope Of The States
June 19, 2006
Ken Thomas (Sigur Ros) produced this sophomore effort for the anthemic UK rockers.
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429.
For Me It's You
by Train
January 31, 2006
The San Francisco band's fourth studio album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and includes a cover of Sugar's "If I Can't Change Your Mind."
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430.
Curses
by Rye Coalition
April 18, 2006
Dave Grohl produced this fourth album for the emo-rockers.
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431.
Winter Women / Holy Ghost Language School
by Matthew Friedberger
August 8, 2006
This double album marks the first solo release for the "brother" half of the brother-sister duo Fiery Furnaces. While the 'Holy Ghost' disc is as bizarre and experimental as recent Furnaces releases, 'Winter Women' marks a detour into more accessible pop.
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432.
The Return Of Dr. Octagon
by Dr. Octagon
June 27, 2006
Kool Keith's second Dr. Octagon album follows a full decade after his first, with production this time handled by One Watt Sun.
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433.
Kings & Queens
by The National Trust
January 24, 2006
The Chicago-based outfit led by Neil Rosario and Mark Henning return with a Prince-esque sophomore set.
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434.
Calamity
by The Curtains
October 24, 2006
'Calamity' is the first full length for Chris Cohen's new full-time project since leaving experimental rockers Deerhoof.
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435.
Dusk And Summer
by Dashboard Confessional
June 27, 2006
Chris Carrabba & co.'s long-delayed fourth album was produced chiefly by Don Gilmore, after sessions with Daniel Lanois were largely scrapped. Counting Crows' Adam Duritz guests.
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436.
Dead Drunk
by Terrestrial Tones
March 7, 2006
This is album number three for the side project band for Animal Collective's Dave Portner (aka Avey Tare) and Black Dice's Eric Copeland.
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437.
Breaking Up
by The Research
February 27, 2006
'Breaking Up' is the English trio's debut album.
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438.
When Your Heart Stops Beating
by (+44)
November 14, 2006
This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus.
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439.
Chops
by Euros Childs
October 24, 2006
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci frontman Euros Childs makes his solo debut with this 14-song effort.
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440.
Year Of The Dog... Again
by DMX
August 1, 2006
The rapper's sixth album includes production work from Scott Storch and Swizz Beatz.
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441.
Threes
by Sparta
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for project that began as a spin-off from At The Drive-In but has since lost founding guitarist Paul Hinojos (who is replaced for this album with Denali's Keeley Davis).
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442.
Release Therapy
by Ludacris
September 26, 2006
Kanye West, Pharrell Williams and Timbaland are among the producers on the rapper's fifth disc, which also includes appearances by Nelly and R. Kelly.
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443.
Razorlight
by Razorlight
August 22, 2006
Chris Thomas (U2, Pulp) produced this brief, self-titled follow up to the Johnny Borrell-led band's 2004 debut 'Up All Night.'
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444.
Timeless
by Sergio Mendes
February 14, 2006
The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.
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445.
Revelations
by Audioslave
September 5, 2006
Brendan O'Brien produced this third release for the Chris Cornell-led band.
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446.
So Amazin'
by Christina Milian
May 16, 2006
Young Jeezy and the Three 6 Mafia guest on the R&B singer's third album.
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447.
Hello Waveforms
by William Orbit
February 21, 2006
This is the artist/producer's first solo album in six years. Finley Quaye and the Sugababes guest.
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448.
Lights And Sounds
by Yellowcard
January 24, 2006
The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.
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449.
Laugh Now, Cry Later
by Ice Cube
June 6, 2006
The rapper-turned-actor-turned-rapper's first album in six years features contributions from Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz and Snoop Dogg.
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450.
Riot City Blues
by Primal Scream
August 22, 2006
Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Warren Ellis (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds), and Will Sergeant (Echo and the Bunnymen) guest on the band's first album in four years, which ditches the aggressive, electronic elements of their previous two outings in favor of a more traditional blues-rock homage.
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451.
Mr. Brown
by Sleepy Brown
October 3, 2006
This is the debut LP for the Atlanta-based singer best known for his work with OutKast and as a member of the Organized Noize crew.
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452.
Fast Man Raider Man
by Frank Black
June 20, 2006
The typically prolific Black returns with a 27-song, two-disc set produced by Jon Tiven. Among the many musicians lending a hand are Spooner Oldham and Levon Helm (The Band).
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453.
Sing-Sing And I
by Sing-Sing
February 14, 2006
This is the second album for the duo of Emma Anderson (Lush) and Lisa O'Neill. Mark Van Hoen returns as producer.
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454.
This New Day
by Embrace
March 27, 2006
This fifth album for the Brit rockers was produced by Youth.
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455.
Live From Dakota
by Stereophonics
April 18, 2006
This double-disc live set was recorded during the band's 2005 world tour.
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456.
The Sweet Escape
by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
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457.
Senor Smoke
by Electric Six
February 7, 2006
The Detroit band returns with a second album.
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458.
The Dutchess
by Fergie
September 19, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas singer's solo debut (which is produced largely by her bandmate will.i.am) includes her hit single "London Bridge."
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459.
Twelve Stops And Home
by The Feeling
June 5, 2006
This is the debut album for the London-based pop-rock five-piece.
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460.
Feedback
by Jurassic 5
July 25, 2006
Mos Def and the Dave Matthews Band guest on the hip-hop group's first release in four years, which finds them now working without Cut Chemist.
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461.
Goodbye Alice In Wonderland
by Jewel
May 2, 2006
The singer-songwriter scrapped the original recordings for this, her sixth album, so that she could re-record them with a bit more oomph, thanks to producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day).
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462.
Born In The U.K.
by Badly Drawn Boy
October 17, 2006
Lemon Jelly's Nick Franglen produced Damon Gough's fifth Badly Drawn Boy album.
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463.
Let Love In
by Goo Goo Dolls
April 25, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the band's eighth studio album.
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464.
Paris
by Paris Hilton
August 22, 2006
The heiress and reality television semi-star covers Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" (answer: no) and duets with Jadakiss on her recording debut.
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465.
If Only You Were Lonely
by Hawthorne Heights
February 28, 2006
The big-selling indie emo band from Dayton, Ohio returns with a second album.
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466.
Down In Albion
by Babyshambles
February 14, 2006
The Clash's Mick Jones produced this debut LP for the new band from The Libertines' Pete Doherty.
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467.
Imaad Wasif
by Imaad Wasif
April 11, 2006
Guitarist Wasif, who has performed with alaska!, Folk Implosion and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, makes his solo debut.
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468.
Morningwood
by Morningwood
January 10, 2006
Gil Norton (Pixies) produced this debut album for the New York-based punk/new wave outfit.
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469.
Testify
by P.O.D.
January 24, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the nu-metal band's fifth album.
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470.
The Black Magic Show
by Elefant
April 18, 2006
The 1980s-alt-rock-influenced, Diego Garcia-led band returns with a second album.
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471.
Enemies Like This
by Radio 4
May 16, 2006
This concise fourth album finds the New York band working with a new producer, Jagz Kooner (Sabres of Paradise).
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472.
The Silver Lining
by Soul Asylum
July 11, 2006
The Dave Pirner-led band's first album in eight years includes tracks recorded with the group's late bassist Karl Mueller as well as The Replacements' Tommy Stinson (who, yes, served as a replacement).
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473.
Blood Money
by Mobb Deep
May 2, 2006
Now backed by 50 Cent and his G-Unit, the duo of Prodigy and Havoc return with a follow-up to 2004's 'Amerikaz Nightmare.'
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474.
Darkel
by Darkel
September 19, 2006
'Darkel' marks the solo debut for Air's JB Dunckel.
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475.
Simpatico
by The Charlatans UK
May 2, 2006
The veteran British rockers take a detour into reggae on their latest release.
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476.
Welcome To The Drama Club
by Everclear
September 12, 2006
Everclear leader Art Alexakis produced the band's first studio disc in three years, which finds him backed by four new band members and without a major-label contract.
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477.
Daniel Powter
by Daniel Powter
April 11, 2006
The singer-songwriter's debut album finally hits the U.S. after making a stir internationally in 2005, propelled by the hit single "Bad Day." Mitchell Froom co-produced.
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478.
It's Alive!
by The New Cars
June 6, 2006
Only guitarist Elliot Easton and keyboardist Greg Hawkes return from the Old Cars (well, actually, just the Cars), with frontman duties falling to Todd Rundgren after Ric Ocasek (wisely) said no. The album itself features three new studio tracks and a slew of re-recorded Cars classics.
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479.
Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship
by India.Arie
June 27, 2006
The neo-soul singer-songwriter's belated third album includes a cover of Don Henley's "The Heart of the Matter."
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480.
Rudebox
by Robbie Williams
October 23, 2006
William Orbit, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen and the Pet Shop Boys are among the collaborators on Williams' eclectic seventh studio disc, which finds him experimenting (never a good sign) with electronica and even hip-hop.
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481.
We Don't Need To Whisper
by Angels and Airwaves
May 23, 2006
The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.
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482.
Every Man For Himself
by Hoobastank
May 16, 2006
The unfortunately-named Agoura Hills, Calif. rockers--now down to a trio after losing their bassist--return with a third album.
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483.
Bat Out Of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose
by Meat Loaf
October 31, 2006
This is the Loaf's third (and hopefully final) installment in his three-decade Bat Out Of Hell series.
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484.
Keys To The World
by Richard Ashcroft
March 21, 2006
This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.
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485.
20 Y.O.
by Janet Jackson
September 26, 2006
Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.
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486.
In My Mind
by Pharrell Williams
July 25, 2006
One-half of the superstar production duo The Neptunes, Pharrell steps into the limelight with this long-delayed solo debut, which mixes both rap and R&B and includes collaborations Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, and Jay-Z.
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487.
The Pick Of Destiny OST
by Tenacious D
November 14, 2006
The second album for the tongue-in-cheek rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass serves as the soundtrack to their movie of the same name.
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488.
Todd Smith
by LL Cool J
April 11, 2006
Mary J. Blige, Ginuwine, Juelz Santana, Timbaland, Pharrell, and other stars guest on the latest release from the veteran rapper known to his parents as James Todd Smith.
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489.
Rotten Apple
by Lloyd Banks
October 10, 2006
This second solo disc for the G-Unit rapper includes contributions from 50 Cent, Young Buck and Mobb Deep.
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490.
Songs From Black Mountain
by Live
June 6, 2006
Going on 15 years of recording, the once-popular Ed Kowalczyk & co. return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Birds Of Pray.'
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491.
Eminem Presents: The Re-Up
by Eminem
December 5, 2006
Originally intended as an underground mixtape, this Eminem-curated disc--which includes 7 songs performed by Mr. Mathers himself, as well as cuts featuring 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Obie Trice and Bizarre--wound up with an official release.
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492.
Switzerland
by Electric Six
September 12, 2006
The Detroit party-rockers return with a third album.
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493.
Second Round's On Me
by Obie Trice
August 15, 2006
Eminem, 50 Cent, and Nate Dogg are among the guests on the Detroit rapper's second release.
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494.
Types Of Wood
by Whirlwind Heat
May 16, 2006
The spastic, Michigan electro-rock trio returns with a second, slightly more accessible, full-length.
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495.
True Magic [First Version]
by Mos Def
December 29, 2006
Kanye West and Pharrell Williams are among the producers for the rapper's follow-up to 2004's 'The New Danger.' This version of the album is no longer officially available for sale; a second version with new artwork and a new tracklisting will be released in the spring of 2007.
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496.
Generation
by Audio Bullys
January 24, 2006
This is the second album for the London-based electronica duo.
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497.
Hoodstar
by Chingy
September 19, 2006
Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, and Kwame are among the producers on the rapper's third album, which also includes an appearance by Three 6 Mafia.
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A Lively Mind
by Paul Oakenfold
June 6, 2006
'A Lively Mind' is the second artist album for the veteran DJ, producer and remixer. Guest vocalists include actress Brittany Murphy, Pharrell Williams and Grandmaster Flash.
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499.
(One)
by The Panic Channel
August 15, 2006
Three former members of Jane's Addiction--including guitarist Dave Navarro--are joined by singer Steve Isaacs for this new project.
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500.
Playing With Fire
by Kevin Federline
October 31, 2006
Now that Britney has dumped him, all he has is his music. Ouch.
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