Album Releases by User Score
501.
Fortress
by Miniature Tigers
July 27, 2010
The Arizona indie rock band's second album was produced by Chris Chu of the Morning Benders.
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502.
$O$
by Die Antwoord
October 12, 2010
The South African trio's debut full-length album was originally self-released on the Internet last year. The CD release with Interscope includes several new tracks.
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503.
Animal Feelings
by Rafter
April 13, 2010
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504.
Wild Go
by Dark Dark Dark
October 5, 2010
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505.
Sleep Forever
by Crocodiles
September 14, 2010
Simian Mobile Disoc's James Ford produces The Crocodile's follow-up to its 2009 debut album, Summer of Hate.
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506.
Tidelands
by The Moondoggies
September 14, 2010
The second album for the Seattle-based four-piece band was produced with Erik Blood.
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507.
Be Brave
by The Strange Boys
March 2, 2010
The follow-up to their 2009 debut full-length sees a new lineup, with Mika Miko's Jenna Thornhill and Seth Densham joining, while Darker My Love's Tim Presley also appears on this release.
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508.
Kaleide
by Sky Larkin
August 10, 2010
The second album for the Leeds trio was recorded in Seattle, Washington, with producer John Goodmanson.
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509.
We Built A Fire
by Seabear
March 16, 2010
This is the second album for the Icelandic group which started as a solo project for Sindri Mar Sigfusson.
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510.
Man on the Moon, Vol. 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager
by Kid Cudi
November 9, 2010
The rapper from Cleveland returns with the sequel to his debut album, featuring guest rappers Snoop Dogg and Cage.
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511.
Pete Yorn
by Pete Yorn
September 28, 2010
The singer-songwriter and guitarist's self-titled album follows his collaborative effort with actress Scarlett Johansson and features famed Pixies frontman Frank Black as a producer of his straightforward pop rock.
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512.
It's What I'm Thinking, Pt. 1: Photographing Snowflakes
by Badly Drawn Boy
October 12, 2010
Damon Gough's latest release is the first of a planned trilogy of albums.
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513.
Disconnect from Desire
by School of Seven Bells
July 13, 2010
On their second album, School of Seven Bells cast themselves as an update of a specific kind of misfit band. Alpinisms reconstituted late-’80/early-‘90s shoegaze. Disconnect from Desire, however, updates the sound of a kind of band that would have opened for Peter Gabriel and Eurythmics, or headlined over Revolver, rather than tour with the likes of Lush, Ride, and Pale Saints. Here, a focused songcraft and central placement of the Deheza twins’ alluring vocals -- which tend to be lower and more earthly than they were on the debut -- disallow School of Seven Bells from being squarely shoegaze. At the same time, the band is too left of center, too odd, to be considered anywhere near the mainstream. Their cleaner, less wispy, more muscular sound, combined with more traditional songwriting, is not that radical a change. It’s closer to a slight shift that registers after a couple spins, once it becomes apparent that deeply emotive and relatively sparse songs like “I L U,†“Joviann,†and “The Wait†would have made excellent tracks buried throughout Sire’s Just Say series. They have shoegaze lyric-generator staples like wind, waves, ocean, storms, and even talk of “slipping away.†And yet, the words are not merely functional, written solely for the sake of complementing the sound as an additional instrument. They’re either poetically vague or vaguely poetic -- stuff like “Let me will the dial to turn and gild the air with silver pearls of rain†and “When’s the wait a cradle in which you’re lulled from time to time, soundly spun into an insensate lie.†The thicker, more driving songs resemble a polished, warm Curve, whipping up squalls of noise over robust played-and-programmed rhythms that soar more often than batter. No matter the amount of layering, not a single element is obscured. This vivid directness suits them very well. ~ Andy Kellman
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514.
Love & Desperation
by Sweet Apple
April 20, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock group led by John Petkovic, which includes Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis, Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin, and Witch's Dave Sweetapple as members.
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515.
Thistled Spring
by Horse Feathers
April 20, 2010
The Portland, Oregon indie band led by Justin Ringle releases its third album.
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516.
My Best Friend Is You
by Kate Nash
April 20, 2010
The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.
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517.
To The Sea
by Jack Johnson
June 1, 2010
Hawaiian native and unofficial kingpin of beachside pop rock, Jack Johnson's newest delivery of breezily spun folk songs capture the mellow mood of Johnson's previous albums, complete with a sunny surf vibe.
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518.
Double Jointer
by Golden Triangle
March 2, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York-via-Memphis rock group releases its full-length debut produced by Chris Coady.
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519.
We Are Born
by Sia
June 22, 2010
Famous for her soaring vocals, Sia's new release brings brilliance to the modern pop track, with catchy grooves, soulful song arrangements, and a few synth-heavy dance beats that are playful and party friendly.
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520.
Pink Friday
by Nicki Minaj
November 22, 2010
After making an explosive debut appearing on other artist's songs, rapper Nicki Minaj finally releases her debut of electro-infused, bold, and hook-heavy hip-hop.
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521.
Li(f)e
by Sage Francis
May 11, 2010
The fourth full-length studio album for the rapper from Rhode Island features songs co-written with such artists as Tim Fite, Death Cab For Cutie’s Chris Walla, Califone’s Tim Rutili, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle, and Sparklehorse’s Mark Linkous.
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522.
Sweet Heart Rodeo
by Dawn Landes
January 19, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Brooklyn-based Kentucky-born singer-songwriter.
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523.
The Game of Monogamy
by Tim Kasher
October 5, 2010
This is the debut solo album for the lead singer of Cursive and The Good Life.
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524.
Business Casual
by Chromeo
September 14, 2010
The electro-funk duo returns with its third album of new wave-inspired songs and crooning synthesizer-heavy jams.
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525.
My World 2.0
by Justin Bieber
March 23, 2010
The second release for the Canadian singer is described as the second half of his debut album--the first half being the November 2009 release "My World."
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526.
LP4
by Ratatat
June 8, 2010
Ratatat's LP4 includes some tracks from the recording sessions from the duo's 2008 release LP3.
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527.
Freight Train
by Alan Jackson
March 30, 2010
The multi-award-winning country singer-songwriter releases his latest album, which includes a duet with Lee Ann Womack on the cover of Vern Gosdin's "Til The End."
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528.
Sigh No More
by Mumford & Sons
February 16, 2010
Produced by Markus Dravs, the debut album for the folk rock quartet went platinum in the UK.
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529.
Future Breeds
by Hot Hot Heat
June 8, 2010
The latest album for Canada's Hot Hot Heat is its first since leaving Warner Music and since bassist Dustin Hawthorne's departure from the band.
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530.
Lazarus
by Travie McCoy
June 8, 2010
Gym Class Heroes' Travie McCoy releases his debut solo album featuring guest appearances by Cee Lo Green, Bruno Mars, Tim Williams, Colin Munroe, T-Pain and Young Cash.
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531.
Prior To The Fire
by Priestess
February 2, 2010
The Canadian rock band releases its second album produced by David Schiffman.
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532.
Charleston, SC 1966
by Darius Rucker
October 12, 2010
Primarily known as the lead singer/guitarist of Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker continues his crossover to pop-country with his second release since his Capitol Nashville debut.
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533.
Obadiah
by Frazey Ford
July 20, 2010
The Canadian singer-songwriter from the folk trio Be Good Tanyas includes soul music influences on her first solo album.
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534.
Weathervanes
by Freelance Whales
April 13, 2010
This is the debut album for the New York City indie quintet.
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535.
Jojo Burger Tempest
by Working for a Nuclear Free City
October 12, 2010
The third full-length album for the Manchester, England, rock band is another two-disc release, featuring 17 songs on one disc and the 33-minute title track on the second.
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536.
MAYA
by M.I.A.
July 13, 2010
The Sri Lankan-born, UK-based rapper releases her third album of eclectic, bold beats featuring production by Blaqstarr, Switch, and Diplo.
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537.
Songs for the Ravens
by Sea of Bees
May 18, 2010
This is the debut album for Julie Ann Baenziger, who wrote, sang, and played all the instruments on the release.
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538.
Where Did The Night Fall
by UNKLE
May 11, 2010
The latest album for the British electronic duo features guest appearances by Mark Lanegan, Gavin Clark, Elle J, South's Joel Cadbury, Celebration's Katrina Ford, Autolux, Sleepy Sun, The Black Angels, and Big In Japan.
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539.
Head First
by Goldfrapp
March 23, 2010
The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."
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540.
Invented
by Jimmy Eat World
September 28, 2010
Jimmy Eat World's seventh album was produced by Mark Trombino, who also produced 1999's Clarity and 2001's Bleed American.
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541.
Ivory Tower
by Chilly Gonzales
September 14, 2010
The latest album for Jason Beck and produced with Boys Noize shares the same name as the film starring his alter ego Chilly Gonzales, Feist, Peaches, and Tiga.
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542.
New Chain
by Small Black
October 25, 2010
The Brooklyn rock band's full-length debut was written and recorded in Delaware.
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543.
Return Of The Wu & Friends
by Wu-Tang Clan
February 16, 2010
The latest compilation features rare and unreleased remixes produced by Mathematics.
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544.
Work
by Shout Out Louds
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Swedish indie rock quintet was produced by Phil Ek.
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545.
Come And Get It!
by Eli "Paperboy" Reed
August 10, 2010
Ever since the dawn of the electric guitar, white boys have sung the blues, some with considerably more success than others. Eli “Paperboy†Reed is part of that long tradition, but he stands apart from the pack as much as he belongs to it, due in large part to his age. Raised on CD reissues of classic blues and soul -- he was not even 10 when the first Complete Stax/Volt Singles box came out -- Reed has absorbed the sound and sensibility of classic ‘60s soul but sings without any white-boy blues affectations, totally comfortable in his own skin because nobody else his age, of any race, was attempting to make this kind of music. This can cause a kind of a disconnect -- Reed sounds so white when he sings, it’s disarming -- but he pours on the passion and has fully absorbed the tight turns of Stax and loves the sound as much as the structure, so much so that Come and Get It -- his third LP and first for a major label -- feels a bit like an unearthed relic, built on songs and sounds that could pass for unheard gems if it wasn’t for Reed’s unapologetically white voice, free of affectations and ticks. Some of that may be due to producer Mike Elizondo’s work -- he manages to make this sound like a throwback without being stiff, and without having a hint of Mark Ronson’s hipster retroism for Amy Winehouse -- but he’s just articulating Reed’s gifts, letting the songs stand front and center. And that’s what’s remarkable about Come and Get It: this is not a modern-day blues album, it’s a classic soul album, with almost all the tracks clocking in at 3:30 or less, leaving very little room for showboating solos. All concentration is on the tunes themselves, with the band kicking them toward kineticism, Reed channeling all his energy into making the songs sing, and they wind up sticking, sounding a bit like forgotten classics upon first listen, then winding up as familiar favorites upon the second. If there is any fault here, it’s that Reed’s voice remains perennially boyish, sometimes preventing this from achieving a level of gravity, but there’s no attempt to hide this: it’s an honest reflection of who Reed is, a young kid from Boston in love with the Southern sounds of the ‘60s and intent on carrying them on, even if he invites ridicule or scorn. He believes it, man, and based on Come and Get It, it’s hard not to believe it too. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
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546.
Battle Of The Sexes
by Ludacris
March 9, 2010
The latest album for the actor/hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Eve, Flo Rida, Lil' Kim, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, and Trina.
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547.
The Ghost Who Walks
by Karen Elson
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the model-turned-singer-songwriter was produced by her husband, Jack White.
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548.
Surfing the Void
by Klaxons
August 23, 2010
The follow-up to the band's Mercury Prize-winning 2007 debut album Myths Of The Near Future was produced by Ross Robinson.
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549.
Valleys Of Neptune
by Jimi Hendrix
March 9, 2010
The 12 unreleased recordings by rock legend Jimi Hendrix include new versions of songs that were under consideration to be included on a follow-up to 1968's "Electric Ladyland."
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550.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
by Original Soundtrack
August 10, 2010
The soundtrack features several cover songs and songs written by Beck for the movie based on the comic book about a young Canadian bass player named Scott Pilgrim who meets the perfect girl but soon discovers he must fight her seven exes.
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551.
The Place We Ran From
by Tired Pony
September 28, 2010
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody gathers together fellow band member Iain Archer, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Belle & Sebastian's Richard Colburn, Garret "Jacknife" Lee, and Troy Stewart to record a country-inspired album.
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552.
Hands
by Little Boots
March 2, 2010
The debut album for the singer-songwriter was produced with Greg Kurstin and Joe Goddard.
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553.
Hurley
by Weezer
September 14, 2010
As its first independently released album, Weezer still remains true to form with a collection of Pinkerton-esque pop rock.
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554.
The Family Jewels
by Marina and the Diamonds
May 25, 2010
The Wales-born Greek singer-songwriter releases her debut full-length album.
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555.
The Magician's Private Library
by Holly Miranda
February 23, 2010
A member of the band Jealous Girlfriends, the singer returns with a debut full-length solo album produced by TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek.
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556.
Nothing Fits
by Tyvek
November 9, 2010
The second release for the Detroit rock band is its first with a smaller lineup--the five-piece band is now only three.
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557.
Kaleidoscope Heart
by Sara Bareilles
September 7, 2010
Having been compared to everyone from Norah Jones to Billy Joel, this singer-songwriter returns with her sophomore release that further exemplifies her musical talent and bold lyricism.
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558.
Imperfect Harmonies
by Serj Tankian
September 21, 2010
The former System of a Down singer once again merges progressive rock with orchestral magnificence to create a symphony of electronically influenced sound on his follow-up solo album.
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559.
Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky
by OK Go
January 12, 2010
The latest album for the rock band from Chicago features the track "Shooting The Moon" which appeared in the "New Moon" movie soundtrack.
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560.
Man From Another Time
by Seasick Steve
March 30, 2010
The California-born singer-songwriter who has had much more success overseas, releases his fourth album.
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561.
Free Time
by Shonen Knife
November 9, 2010
The Japanese trio releases its latest album of punk rock music.
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562.
Tomorrow, In A Year
by Planningtorock
March 9, 2010
The Knife, along with Mt. Sims and Planningtorock, created a 90-minute opera about Charles Darwin.
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563.
Barking
by Underworld
September 14, 2010
The British electronic duo return with an album featuring production from such names as Appleblim, Dubfire, Paul van Dyk, and High Contrast.
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564.
Land Of Make Believe
by Kidz in the Hall
March 9, 2010
The third album for the duo who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania was co-produced with Just Blaze and Picnic Tyme.
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565.
Loud
by Rihanna
November 16, 2010
The Barbadian pop star's fifth album is boasted as her rebirth, showcasing her vocal and lyrical range as a versatile artist. It carries more than just club-ready cuts and includes collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Eminem.
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566.
Shadow Temple
by Prince Rama
September 14, 2010
The album of Eastern-influenced music is the fourth release for the trio from Florida who met at a Hare Krishna commune.
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567.
Tourist History
by Two Door Cinema Club
April 27, 2010
The Northern Ireland duo who remixed the Phoenix track "Lasso" releases its first full-length album produced by Eliot James.
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568.
Travelling Like The Light
by V.V. Brown
April 20, 2010
The British singer-songwriter who has worked with the Pussycat Dolls and Sugarbabes releases her debut album.
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569.
Un
by Dan Black
February 16, 2010
The debut solo album for the former singer of The Servant features a sampling from Rihanna's "Umbrella," as well as the soundtrack to the film, "Starman."
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570.
The Betrayed
by Lostprophets
January 18, 2010
The Welsh rock band recorded its first album for Sony in Los Angeles, and it is the last for drummer Ilan Rubin, who left to join Nine Inch Nails.
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571.
Pyramid of the Sun
by Maserati
November 9, 2010
The fourth album for the rock band was its final one with drummer Jerry Fuchs, who passed away just prior to the release date.
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572.
New Love
by Former Ghosts
November 9, 2010
The quartet led by Freddy Ruppert that includes Zola Jesus/Nika Roza Danilova, Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, and Yasmine Kittles releases its second album together.
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573.
Aphrodite
by Kylie Minogue
July 6, 2010
The Australian pop singer returns with more dance-floor slammers and pure pop hits that have kept her career going for over twenty years.
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574.
Memphis
by Magic Kids
August 24, 2010
After gaining attention with their vinyl single Hey Boy, the Tennessee five-piece band releases its debut album produced by Shane Stonebeck.
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575.
Strange Weather, Isn't It?
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
August 24, 2010
Following the influence of artists such as Iggy Pop and David Bowie, !!! went to Berlin to produce their texturally full-bodied--pop yet still heavily brooding--new album.
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576.
Scratch My Back
by Peter Gabriel
March 2, 2010
"Scratch My Back" is Peter Gabriel's first album in eight years--and the first in a series of releases--in which Gabriel covers the works of his favorite artists in exchange for his own collection of covers by those artists in the forthcoming album, "I'll Scratch Yours." The tracklist includes Arcade Fire's "My Body Is a Cage," Bon Iver's "Flume," David Bowie's "Heroes," Lou Reed's "The Power of the Heart," Paul Simon's "The Boy in the Bubble," and Radiohead's "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" to name a few.
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577.
The Adventures Of Bobby Ray
by B.o.B
April 27, 2010
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta, Georgia, native features guest appearances from such artists as Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Paramore's Hayley Williams, and Eminem.
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578.
I Am Not a Human Being
by Lil Wayne
October 12, 2010
With Southern sounds, spacey themes, and smooth rhymes, the rapper returns from incarceration with his latest release of hip-hop hits.
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579.
4 x 4 = 12
by Deadmau5
December 7, 2010
The Canadian DJ who is known for his mouse-head costume releases his third full-length album.
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580.
A Thousand Suns
by Linkin Park
September 14, 2010
Linkin Park team up again with legendary producer Rick Rubin for its fourth album in attempt to create a genre all of its own.
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581.
Seeing Eye Dog
by Helmet
September 7, 2010
The band fronted by Page Hamilton includes yet another new line-up for its seventh studio album.
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582.
Eskmo
by Eskmo
October 19, 2010
Brendan Angelides releases his debut full-length album as Eskmo.
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583.
From the Cradle to the Rave
by Shit Robot
September 21, 2010
Full of futuristic synthesizer sounds and analog arrangements, Irish-born Marcus Lambkin's album of house jams features guest vocals from Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem.
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584.
100 Miles from Memphis
by Sheryl Crow
July 20, 2010
Sheryl Crow's seventh album takes a soulful musical direction for the singer-songwriter and features guest appearances from Justin Timberlake and Keith Richards.
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585.
Say It
by Born Ruffians
June 1, 2010
The Canadian indie rock trio releases the follow-up to the band's 2008 debut, Red, Yellow & Blue.
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586.
Interpol
by Interpol
September 7, 2010
The NY-based band returns with its fourth, self-titled release, which was mixed by Alan Moulder and highlights the band's dark-themed, post-punk style.
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Alive As You Are
by Darker My Love
August 17, 2010
Recorded at San Francisco's legendary Hyde Street Studios, this Los Angeles quintet's third album continues to cross genres with punk-infused psychedelic jams.
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588.
Campfire Songs [Reissue]
by Animal Collective
January 26, 2010
This is the reissue of Animal Collective's 2003 five-track album.
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589.
Wreckorder
by Fran Healy
October 5, 2010
Paul McCartney and Neko Case appear as guest performers on the Travis frontman's debut solo album.
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590.
Familial
by Patrick Sansone
August 31, 2010
This is the first solo album for the Radiohead drummer.
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591.
Outbursts
by Turin Brakes
March 30, 2010
The British duo return to their folk rock roots with their debut on the Cooking Vinyl label.
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592.
Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin
by Brian Wilson
August 17, 2010
Recorded with the support of the Gershwin estate, this tribute album finds Brian Wilson putting his own stamp on a number of George Gershwin classics, as well as completing two songs left unfinished at the time of the composer's death.
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593.
Drawing Down the Moon
by Azure Ray
September 14, 2010
Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor return to release the duo's fourth studio album after disbanding in 2004.
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594.
Apparitions
by Light Pollution
June 8, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the Chicago-based foursome.
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595.
Dreams
by Neil Diamond
November 2, 2010
Following Johnny Cash and, more recently, Tom Jones, the legendary crooner creates his own rendition of his favorites in this collection of covers by artists such as Leonard Cohen, the Beatles, and even his own classic tunes.
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596.
You & I
by The Pierces
November 30, 2010
The fourth album for the folk rock duo of sisters was produced by Guy Berryman of Coldplay and Rik Simpson.
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