Album Releases by User Score
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101.
Burst Apart
by The Antlers
May 10, 2011
The Brooklyn band return with a follow-up to their indie-rock landmark album, Hospice.
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All 6's and 7's
by Tech N9ne
June 7, 2011
Born Aaron Dontez Yates, the Kansas City rapper releases his latest LP on Strange Music, featuring appearances from Busta Rhymes, E-40, T-Pain, and more.
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103.
James Blake
by James Blake
March 22, 2011
Following positive reviews for his EPs, James Blake releases his first full-length album.
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104.
Paradise
by Slow Club
September 13, 2011
The second album for the indie pop band was produced by Clor's Luke Smith.
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105.
Live in Marciac
by Brad Mehldau
February 22, 2011
The two-CD and DVD set features the recording of Brad Mehldau at the 2006 Marciac Jazz Festival.
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106.
Metals
by Feist
October 4, 2011
This is the fourth full-length studio album for the Canadian singer.
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107.
The London Sessions
by LCD Soundsystem
January 24, 2011
The final album for the electronic artist is an in-studio collection of nine songs the LCD Soundsystem's career.
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108.
Yuck
by Yuck
February 15, 2011
The London-based band’s debut is full of fuzzy noise rock and guitar-heavy anthems, seemingly influenced by the ‘90s grunge era.
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109.
Reverie
by Joe Henry
October 11, 2011
Marc Ribot, Jean McClain, Lisa Hannigan, and Patrick Warren appear as guests on Henry's home-recorded acoustic album.
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Going Out In Style
by Dropkick Murphys
March 1, 2011
The blue-collar Boston punk band's newest release is just in time for St. Patrick's Day--staying true to its Irish roots with its traditional punk-folk anthems.
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111.
Replica
by Oneohtrix Point Never
November 8, 2011
The sixth album for Brooklyn-based electronic artist Daniel Lopatin utilizes samples of 1980's commercials.
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112.
Sahel Folk
by Sidi Toure & Friends
January 25, 2011
Sidi Toure's second solo album was recorded live in Mali with several of his friends over a few days.
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113.
Mirror Traffic
by Stephen Malkmus
August 23, 2011
The Pavement frontman releases his latest rock album with The Jicks, produced by Beck.
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114.
Tragedy and Geometry
by Steve Hauschildt
November 15, 2011
The debut solo album from Steve Hauschildt, member of the Cleveland-based electronica trio Emeralds, was named for the Greek muses of tragedy (Melpomene) and geometry (Polyhymnia).
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115.
Section.80
by Kendrick Lamar
July 2, 2011
The California rapper who worked on Dr. Dre's Detox album releases his third independent album, featuring Colin Munroe, GLC, RZA, Schoolboy Q, Ashtro Bot, BJ the Chicago Kid, and Ab-Soul as guests.
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116.
Thursday
by The Weeknd
August 19, 2011
The second of a trilogy of mixtapes from Canadian artist The Weeknd was produced by Doc McKinney and Illangelo.
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117.
Dye It Blonde
by Smith Westerns
January 18, 2011
Chicago's Smith Westerns take psychedelic rock to the next level with their second album of David Bowie-inspired vocals and catchy melodies.
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118.
Tassili
by Tinariwen
August 30, 2011
The Tuareg group releases their fifth studio album, fusing blues and styles of the nomadic people of the Sahara.
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119.
Black Sun
by Kode9 & the Spaceape
April 26, 2011
Steve "Kode9" Goodman, the London-based electric artist, collaborates with Stephen "The Spaceape" Gordon for a second album of dubstep and techno jams.
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120.
Believers
by A.A. Bondy
September 13, 2011
The third solo album for the folk singer was produced by Rob Schnapf.
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121.
No Kings
by Doomtree
November 22, 2011
This is the second all-crew release from the Minneapolis, hip-hop collective. Produced by Paper Tiger and Laserbeak, it features emcees: P.O.S., Sims, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan, and Dessa.
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122.
The Golden Age of Apocalypse
by Thundercat
August 29, 2011
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123.
Random Axe
by Random Axe
June 14, 2011
This is the debut release for the group that includes producer Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, and Sean Price.
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124.
Follow Me Down
by Sarah Jarosz
May 17, 2011
The Texas-born singer-songwriter's second album features nine original songs and covers of Bob Dylan and Radiohead.
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125.
Nothing Is Wrong
by Dawes
June 7, 2011
The second album for the Los Angeles folk-rock band was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
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126.
Marissa Nadler
by Marissa Nadler
June 14, 2011
The singer/songwriter's fifth release, funded by a Kickstarter campaign, is lyrically poignant and melodic with a folk edge.
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127.
Goodbye Bread
by Ty Segall
June 21, 2011
The San Francisco-based garage revivalist returns with a new record, the first on Drag City's label.
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128.
C'mon
by Low
April 12, 2011
The swirling organ, hymn-filled group harmonies, and choral percussion from this Duluth band's latest album make it sound like it was recorded in a church, which it was: a converted Catholic church.
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129.
Director's Cut
by Kate Bush
May 31, 2011
The British artist reworked and rerecorded some of her songs from 1989's The Sensual World and 1993's The Red Shoes albums.
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130.
Anna Calvi
by Anna Calvi
March 1, 2011
The half-English, half-Italian singer's self-titled debut showcases her sophisticated songwriting abilities -- drawing comparisons to PJ Harvey -- and her musical prowess.
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131.
Mariachi El Bronx (II)
by Mariachi El Bronx
August 2, 2011
This is the second album of mariachi music for El Bronx's alter ego band.
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132.
In Trance
by Juju
June 13, 2011
The third teaming up of British guitarist Justin Adam and Gambian singer Juldeh Camara now includes Billy Fuller on bass and Dave Smith on drums.
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133.
Gob
by Dels
May 24, 2011
The debut LP for the British rapper features production from Micachu, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard, Kwes and Roots Manuva.
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134.
Regifted Light
by Baby Dee
March 14, 2011
The Cleveland-born transgender singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Andrew W.K.
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135.
Dive
by Tycho
November 8, 2011
This is the second album for San Francisco-based graphic design/electronic artist Scott Hansen as Tycho.
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136.
EP
by Beth Ditto
March 4, 2011
The Gossip singer releases her solo EP produced by Simian Mobile Disco.
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137.
Leave Home
by The Men
May 24, 2011
The Brooklyn four-piece (not to be confused with MEN, the JD Samson-led band) releases its third album on new label Sacred Bones.
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138.
The King of Limbs
by Radiohead
March 29, 2011
Released a day earlier than expected as a digital download on February 18th, this is the eighth album from the epic, experimental UK five-piece.
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139.
Arabia Mountain
by Black Lips
June 7, 2011
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140.
Breaks in the Armor
by Crooked Fingers
October 11, 2011
The sixth album for the indie rock band led by Archer of Loaf's Eric Bachmann was recorded at The Bakery with Matt Yelton.
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141.
On the Water
by Future Islands
October 11, 2011
Produced by Chester Endersby Gwazda, the second album for the trio features cello, marimba, and violin instrumentation.
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142.
Behind the Parade
by Tommy Keene
August 30, 2011
This is the latest album for the power pop singer-guitarist who has worked with Robert Pollard.
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143.
In and Out of Youth and Lightness
by Young Widows
April 12, 2011
The third full-length album for the hard rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, which began as mathcore band Breather Resist before its sound changed, was produced with Kevin Ratterman.
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144.
Free All the Monsters
by The Bats
October 25, 2011
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145.
Well-Done
by Action Bronson
November 22, 2011
Producer Static Selektah and rapper/chef Action Bronson's second album together is liberally sprinkled with humorous food references and features guest appearances by both Nina Sky and Meyhem Lauren.
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146.
II
by The Psychic Paramount
February 22, 2011
This is the first album in over five years for the rock trio from New York.
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147.
Lenses Alien
by Cymbals Eat Guitars
October 11, 2011
The second album for the indie rock band from Staten Island was produced by John Agnello.
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148.
I Am Very Far
by Okkervil River
May 10, 2011
After serving as Roky Erickson's backup band on True Love Cast Out All Evil, the Texas-based band return with their self-produced sixth studio album of indie-folk.
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149.
Biophilia
by Björk
October 11, 2011
The Icelandic actress/singer-songwriter's latest album of experimental music was partially recorded on an iPad.
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150.
The Book of David
by DJ Quik
April 19, 2011
The eighth studio album for the rapper/producer from Compton features guest appearances by Bizzy Bone, BlakKazz K.K., Bun B, Dwele, Ice Cube, Kurupt, Jon B., Gift Reynolds, Gary Shider, and Suga Free.
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151.
Father, Son, Holy Ghost
by Girls
September 13, 2011
The San Francisco-based duo releases their sophomore full-length album.
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152.
Beast
by DevilDriver
February 22, 2011
The fifth album for the metal band from Santa Barbara was produced by Mark Lewis.
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153.
Last Summer
by Eleanor Friedberger
July 12, 2011
The Fiery Furnaces member makes her solo debut of emotionally-moving experimental pop.
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154.
D
by White Denim
May 23, 2011
The trio becomes a quartet with the addition of second guitarist Austin Jenkins on its latest album of indie rock.
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155.
Diaper Island
by Chad VanGaalen
May 17, 2011
Chad VanGaalen returns from producing Women's 2010 album Public Strain to release his fourth full-length solo album.
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156.
What Makes Bob Holler
by The Hot Club of Cowtown
February 1, 2011
The tribute album to Bob Willis by the country-jazz trio from Austin, Texas, was recorded over three days in London.
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157.
S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT
by Akron/Family
February 8, 2011
The experimental trio's fifth album was produced by Chris Koltay and features former band member Ryan Vanderhoof as a guest vocalist.
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158.
Blessed
by Lucinda Williams
March 1, 2011
The American rock, country, folk and blues singer-songwriter crosses genres and breaks from her traditional songs of heartbreak on her tenth studio offering.
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159.
Velociraptor!
by Kasabian
September 20, 2011
The British rock band releases their fourth album, featuring production by Dan the Automator.
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160.
Fuck Death
by Blackout Beach
November 15, 2011
Carey Mercer recorded his second album under the name Blackout Beach by himself.
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161.
Losing Sleep
by Edwyn Collins
March 22, 2011
The ex-Orange Juice singer survived two strokes in 2005 and returns with his first album of new songs since 2002.
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162.
Dedication
by Zomby
July 12, 2011
This is the British dubstep producer's second full-length album and his first on the 4AD label.
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163.
Shapeshifting
by Young Galaxy
February 15, 2011
The Canadian trio's third album sees its music changing to a more electronic feel under new producer Dan Lissvik.
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164.
Darker Handcraft
by Trap Them
March 15, 2011
The third full-length album for the hardcore punk band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
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165.
Starry Mind
by P.G. Six
August 23, 2011
The first album in four years for the New York band led by Pat Gubler adds more rock elements to its acoustic folk style.
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166.
In Dust
by Roll the Dice
September 16, 2011
The Swedish electronic duo releases its second studio album.
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167.
Gloss Drop
by Battles
June 7, 2011
The second full-length album for the New York rock band features Matias Aguayo, Gary Numan, Kazu Makino, and Yamantaka Eye as guest musicians.
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168.
Conatus
by Zola Jesus
October 4, 2011
The third full-length album for Nika Roza Danilova was coproduced with Nudge (aka as Brian Foote).
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169.
The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams
by Various Artists
October 4, 2011
Bob Dylan recruited Rodney Crowell, Sheryl Crow, Jakob Dylan, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Levon Helm, Alan Jackson, Norah Jones, Patty Loveless, Jack White, Holly Williams (Hank's granddaughter), and Lucinda Williams to sing some of Hank Williams' unfinished and unrecorded songs.
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170.
No Time for Dreaming
by Charles Bradley
January 25, 2011
The album produced by Thomas Brenneck is the debut album for the 62-year-old singer Charles Bradley, who was discovered singing at the Tarheel Lounge.
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171.
Underneath the Pine
by Toro y Moi
February 22, 2011
With upbeat, experimental pop songs and psychedelic synthesizer sounds, this duo defines their music under the genre of chillwave.
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172.
No Color
by The Dodos
March 15, 2011
The indie folk duo from San Francisco return with a fourth album of psychedelic, atmospheric, genre-bending rock.
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173.
Invariable Heartache
by Kort
April 26, 2011
Lambchop's Kurt Wagner and Cortney Tidwell teamed up as KORT and released this album of songs originally recorded by the Chart Label.
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174.
Little Bird
by Kasey Chambers
July 12, 2011
The Australian singer-songwriter releases her fifth solo album.
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175.
Our Blood
by Richard Buckner
August 2, 2011
The alt-country rocker releases his latest album on Merge Records.
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Guider
by Disappears
January 18, 2011
The second album for the Chicago-based band is the final album with original drummer Graeme Gibson who left the quartet to be closer to his family.
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Cats & Dogs
by Evidence
September 27, 2011
The second album for the Los Angeles-born rapper features guest appearances by such artists as Aesop Rock, Aloe Blacc, Roc Marciano, Prodigy, Raekwon, and Slug.
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178.
Bermuda Drain
by Prurient
July 19, 2011
This is the latest album from New York noise artist Dominick Fernow.
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179.
Cat's Eyes
by Cat's Eyes
May 17, 2011
Horrors singer Faris Badwan pairs up with soprano singer Rachel Zeffira on an album of pop songs that are reminiscent of 1960s girl groups.
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180.
Take Care
by Drake
November 15, 2011
The second studio album for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Manah, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.
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181.
Coracle
by Walls
September 27, 2011
The duo of Alessio Natalizai of Banjo or Freakout and Sam Willis of Allez-Allez releases its sophomore album.
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Wasting Light
by Foo Fighters
April 12, 2011
The seventh studio album from the alternative rock band has Dave Grohl bringing in producer Butch Vig (of Nirvana's Nevermind fame) for its latest release.
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183.
It's All True
by Junior Boys
June 14, 2011
The electronic music duo return with a new album, their fourth release on Domino Records.
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184.
Zayna Jumma
by Group Doueh
May 24, 2011
The Western Sahara band that comprises Salmou Baamar's family releases its latest album of North African, Mauritanian, and Gnawa music.
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185.
Bright and Vivid
by Kathryn Calder
September 13, 2011
The second solo album for the New Pornographer singer/keyboardist was produced by Colin Stewart.
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Giving
by Collections of Colonies of Bees
August 2, 2011
This is the final album with Jon Mueller and Thomas Wincek, who both left the the Milwaukee instrumental six-piece in 2010.
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Demolished Thoughts
by Thurston Moore
May 24, 2011
The Sonic Youth guitarist's fourth album, produced by Beck, features guest appearances by Bram Inscore, Mary Lattimore, Samara Lubelski, and Joey Waronker.
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The Dreamer
by Etta James
November 8, 2011
Coproduced with Josh Sklair and her sons, Danto and Sametto, The Dreamer is said to be Etta James' final album as she retires to take care of her health.
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189.
Little Hell
by City and Colour
June 7, 2011
This is the third album for the Alexisonfire lead singer's other music project, City and Colour.
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190.
Mayhem
by Imelda May
July 19, 2011
The Dublin-based singer fuses blues and rockabilly on her rocking new album.
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191.
New Album
by Boris
December 6, 2011
The third release in 2011 for the Japanese band was produced by Shinobu Narita.
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192.
Nine and a Half Psychedelic Meditations on British Wrestling of the 1970's and Early '80s
by Luke Haines
November 7, 2011
Haines has said that his motivation for writing this 30-minute, 10-song concept album about wrestling was his father's recent illness and how it caused him to reflect on childhood memories of watching the sport.
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193.
Kmag Yoyo (& Other American Stories)
by Hayes Carll
February 15, 2011
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Go-Go Boots
by Drive-By Truckers
February 15, 2011
With a mix of country, rock and soul, the ninth album from the Georgian alternative band is genre-defying and full of their trademark Southern rock influences.
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Turtleneck & Chain
by The Lonely Island
May 10, 2011
The trio led by Saturday Night Live's Adam Samberg returns with its follow-up to its 2009 parody debut album.
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Secret Walls EP
by The Fresh & Onlys
April 26, 2011
The latest EP for the San Francisco indie rock quartet was recorded at Louder Studios; its first outside the band's own home studio.
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Family and Friends
by Serengeti
July 19, 2011
Chicago-based David Cohn's latest album as Serengeti was produced by Why's Yoni Wolf and Owen Ashworth.
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