Album Releases by User Score
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101.
The Black Parade
by My Chemical Romance
October 24, 2006
This highly-anticipated and highly-theatrical concept album follow's the New Jersey band's 2004 breakthrough hit 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.'
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102.
Supernature
by Goldfrapp
March 7, 2006
This is the third album for the British electronica duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.
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103.
DFA Remixes: Chapter 2
by The DFA
October 3, 2006
The duo's second remix compilation this year includes their take on tracks by Junior Senior, N.E.R.D., Nine Inch Nails, Goldfrapp and more.
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104.
Time Being
by Ron Sexsmith
May 15, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
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105.
Six Demon Bag
by Man Man
February 21, 2006
The newly reconfigured Philadelphia band, known mainly for their carnivalesque, acquired-taste sound and well-received live shows, return with a second LP.
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106.
Tales From Turnpike House
by Saint Etienne
January 24, 2006
Sarah Cracknell & co.'s latest is a concept album about the residents of a London high rise.
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107.
Below The Branches
by Kelley Stoltz
February 7, 2006
The San Francisco-based psych-rock solo artist returns with a third full-length.
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108.
Pick A Bigger Weapon
by The Coup
April 25, 2006
Audioslave's Tom Morello is among the musicians providing the framework for the politically-charged rap duo's first release in five years.
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109.
Some Echoes
by Aloha
April 11, 2006
This is the Ohio band's fourth album of jazzy prog-rock.
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110.
The Sun Awakens
by Six Organs of Admittance
June 13, 2006
Ben Chasny returns with a follow-up to 'School Of The Flower.'
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111.
Surprise
by Paul Simon
May 9, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first solo album in six years also marks his first collaboration with legendary producer and artist Brian Eno. (Finally, a worthy successor to Garfunkel!) Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock guest.
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112.
Ballad Of The Broken Seas
by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
March 7, 2006
Think Nancy Sinatra-Lee Hazlewood, and you won't be too far off the concept of this album-length pairing of former Belle & Sebastian vocalist Campbell and former Screaming Trees leader (and Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator) Lanegan.
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113.
Cannibal Sea
by The Essex Green
March 21, 2006
This is the third album of 60s-influenced tunes from the Brooklyn-based indie-pop band.
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114.
Happy Hollow
by Cursive
August 22, 2006
The Tim Kasher-led band has lost its cellist (Gretta Cohn) but added a horn section for its latest release, produced, as always, by Mike Mogis.
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115.
The True False Identity
by T-Bone Burnett
May 16, 2006
This is the veteran producer's first solo artist album in 14 years.
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116.
Taiga
by OOIOO
September 12, 2006
The all-female Japanese experimental rock outfit led by The Boredoms' Yoshimi P-We returns with a fifth album.
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117.
Powder Burns
by The Twilight Singers
May 16, 2006
'Powder Burns' is Greg Dulli's fourth album under the Twilight Singers name, and was recorded in New Orleans before, during (using generators) and after Hurricane Katrina. Joseph Arthur and Ani DiFranco guest.
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118.
The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me
by Brand New
November 21, 2006
The Long Island emo band's major-label debut was co-produced by Mike Sapone.
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119.
Human Animal
by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
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120.
Long Island Shores
by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
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121.
Rabbit Fur Coat
by Jenny Lewis With The Watson Twins
January 24, 2006
This is the solo debut for former child star, Rilo Kiley frontwoman and occasional Postal Service vocalist Jenny Lewis. Contributors include Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and singer-songwriter M. Ward.
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122.
The Life Pursuit
by Belle and Sebastian
February 7, 2006
Tony Hoffer produced this seventh studio LP for the veteran Scottish indie-pop band.
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123.
The River In Reverse
by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint
June 6, 2006
The British musician teams with legendary New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint for this mix of covers and new material.
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124.
Up Above
by Town & Country
January 24, 2006
Asian instrumentation is highlighted on the Chicago minimalist, avant-garde outfit's sixth release.
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125.
Remember That I Love You
by Kimya Dawson
May 9, 2006
This is the fifth solo album of anti-folk ditties for the former Moldy Peaches member.
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126.
Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of A Mountain
by Sparklehorse
September 26, 2006
Mark Linkous' first Sparklehorse album in five years includes collaborations with Danger Mouse, Christian Fennesz, and Tom Waits.
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127.
Pretty Little Head
by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
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128.
Leaders Of The Free World
by Elbow
February 21, 2006
This is the self-produced third album for the Manchester, England band.
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129.
Comfort Of Strangers
by Beth Orton
February 7, 2006
Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
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130.
Springtime Can Kill You
by Jolie Holland
May 9, 2006
This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.
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131.
Ships
by Danielson
May 9, 2006
The latest disc from the Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith boasts--in addition to a shorter band name--a whopping 34 contributors, including Sufjan Stevens, Steve Albini, and the members of Why?.
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132.
Get Yr Blood Sucked Out
by Viva Voce
September 12, 2006
This fourth album marks the Barsuk debut for the eclectic Portland, Ore. husband-and-wife duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson.
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133.
Live A Little
by Pernice Brothers
October 3, 2006
Joe Pernice & co. return with an album produced by Michael Deming.
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134.
A Blessing And A Curse
by Drive-By Truckers
April 18, 2006
The southern rockers have no overarching concept this time out, but they still boast three singers and guitarists in Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley and Jason Isbell.
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135.
Everything All The Time
by Band of Horses
March 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.
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136.
More Fish
by Ghostface Killah
December 12, 2006
This quick follow-up to 'Fishscale' includes production work from Pete Rock, Madlib and Hi-Tek.
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137.
Black Gold
by King Biscuit Time
May 15, 2006
'Black Gold' marks the first (and likely only) full-length release for the new project from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason.
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138.
Hello Young Lovers
by Sparks
March 7, 2006
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael's first album in four years is their 20th LP overall.
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139.
Idols Of Exile
by Jason Collett
February 7, 2006
Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew.
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140.
King
by T.I.
March 28, 2006
Atlanta rapper Tip Harris (who also stars in the current theatrical release "ATL") returns with a fourth album, which finds him joined by Young Jeezy, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell, and Common.
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141.
Once Again
by John Legend
October 24, 2006
The Grammy-winning neo-soul singer's follow-up to 'Get Lifted' was produced by Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq.
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142.
Field Music
by Field Music
April 11, 2006
This is the debut album for the northern England band that shares members with Futureheads and Maximo Park.
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143.
Last Night Becomes This Morning
by Swearing At Motorists
February 7, 2006
This is the first album in four years for the Dayton, Ohio indie rock band fronted by Dave Doughman.
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144.
Living With War
by Neil Young
May 9, 2006
The singer-songwriter recorded this strongly political (and anti-Bush) ten-song set in just two weeks earlier this year.
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145.
Roots & Crowns
by Califone
October 10, 2006
Tim Rutili & co. reunite with producer Brian Deck for another moody, experimental take on American roots rock.
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146.
The Peel Sessions 1991-2004
by PJ Harvey
November 7, 2006
This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio.
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147.
Slappers
by Dani Siciliano
September 5, 2006
'Slappers' is the second solo album for the vocalist best known for her work with Herbert.
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148.
Zeroes And Ones
by Eleventh Dream Day
April 25, 2006
This is the veteran post-punk band's first release in six years.
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149.
Demon
by Envelopes
April 4, 2006
The Swedish-French indie rockers make their full-length debut with this genre-hopping disc.
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150.
Let's Get Out Of This Country
by Camera Obscura
June 6, 2006
The six-piece Glaswegian indie-pop band really did leave the country, recording this third full-length with producer Jari Haapalainen (The Concretes) in Sweden.
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151.
Colour The Small One
by Sia
January 10, 2006
Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006.
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152.
The Eraser
by Thom Yorke
July 11, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.
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153.
Future Crayon
by Broadcast
August 22, 2006
This B-sides and rarities complilation contains 18 previously-released (although not always easy-to-find) tracks.
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154.
And Now That I'm In Your Shadow
by Damien Jurado
October 10, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first recording sessions with a full band were so productive, there was enough material for two albums. 'Shadow' will be followed by the second (and more upbeat) batch of songs in early 2007.
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155.
Skeleton
by Figurines
March 7, 2006
'Skeleton' is the U.S. debut for the four-piece indie-rock group from Denmark, who have drawn comparisons to Built To Spill and Modest Mouse.
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156.
Ganging Up On The Sun
by Guster
June 20, 2006
Ron Aniello returns as producer on the acoustic-rock band's first studio outing in three years.
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157.
Meadow
by Richard Buckner
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices.
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158.
Eye To The Telescope
by KT Tunstall
February 7, 2006
The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc.
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159.
Trying To Never Catch Up
by What Made Milwaukee Famous
August 22, 2006
This 2004 debut album for the Austin, Texas band was re-released (with four bonus tracks mixed by Spoon's Jim Eno) in 2006 when the band signed with Barsuk.
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160.
Etiquette
by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
March 7, 2006
This fourth disc of lo-fi indie electronica from Portland, Oregon's Owen Ashworth adds guest vocalists and a much wider variety of instrumentation into the mix.
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161.
The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album
by Sufjan Stevens
July 11, 2006
Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album.
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162.
The Back Room
by Editors
March 21, 2006
The Birmingham, England post-punk quartet is the latest band to have the UK music press in a tizzy, with this debut LP drawing the usual comparisons to Joy Division and Echo & The Bunnymen. (Actually, they just sound like Interpol.)
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163.
What Are You On?
by East River Pipe
January 24, 2006
'What Are You On?' is the latest home-recorded offering from New York multi-instrumentalist F.M. Cornog.
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164.
Future Women
by The M's
February 21, 2006
This is the second disc for the Chicago four-piece fronted by Josh Chicoine.
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165.
To Find Me Gone
by Vetiver
May 23, 2006
Devendra Banhart guests on the second full-length for the folk-rock band led by Andy Cabic.
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166.
The Loon
by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 4, 2006
The Minneapolis band's debut full-length has drawn comparisons to Pavement.
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167.
Wolfmother
by Wolfmother
May 2, 2006
This is the first full-length release for the hard-rocking, classic rock-influenced Australian power trio.
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168.
Derdang Derdang
by Archie Bronson Outfit
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the British garage rockers.
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169.
On Leaving
by Nina Nastasia
October 3, 2006
Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years.
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170.
Vessel States
by Wilderness
April 11, 2006
The Baltimore band returns with a quick follow-up to last year's self-titled debut.
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171.
Kicking The National Habit
by Grand National
March 14, 2006
The London duo of Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence 'La' Rudd make their debut with this '80s-influenced album (reminiscent of everyone from New Order to the Police).
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172.
The Air Force
by Xiu Xiu
September 12, 2006
Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.
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173.
Putting The Days To Bed
by The Long Winters
July 25, 2006
The John Roderick-led Seattle indie rockers return with a third album.
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174.
At War With The Mystics
by The Flaming Lips
April 4, 2006
Dave Fridmann returns as producer for the ever-weird, Wayne Coyne-led band's first release in four years.
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175.
Lantern
by Clogs
February 7, 2006
This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.
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176.
Young Machetes
by The Blood Brothers
October 10, 2006
The band's fifth album was produced by Guy Piccioto and John Goodmanson.
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177.
Despite Our Differences
by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
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178.
Remember The Night Parties
by Oxford Collapse
October 10, 2006
The Brooklyn trio's third album, produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.), marks their debut for Sub Pop.
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179.
Be Your Own Pet
by Be Your Own Pet
June 6, 2006
This self-titled release is the full-length (well, 33-minute) debut for the teen garage-rockers from Nashville fronted by the Karen O-esque Jemina Pearl.
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180.
Get Lonely
by The Mountain Goats
August 22, 2006
John Darnielle follows 'The Sunset Tree' with this equally personal 12-song set.
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181.
Lunatico
by Gotan Project
April 11, 2006
A Frenchman, a Swiss and an Argentine walked into a band, and the result was the tango-tronica sound of Gotan Project, who return with a follow-up to their 2002 debut.
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Ten Silver Drops
by Secret Machines
April 25, 2006
This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.
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183.
Axis Of Evol
by Pink Mountaintops
March 7, 2006
This is the second Pink Mountaintops album for Vancouver, Canada's Stephen McBean.
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184.
Nineteeneighties
by Grant-Lee Phillips
June 27, 2006
The troubadour offers his take on a dozen 1980s alternative-rock classics, including songs by R.E.M., The Cure, New Order, The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Pixies.
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185.
Drowaton
by Starlight Mints
April 25, 2006
The Oklahoma band makes its Barsuk debut with this third album of quirky indie-pop.
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186.
Fundamental
by Pet Shop Boys
June 27, 2006
Trevor Horn produced the duo's first album in four years, hailed by some critics as a return to their peak 1980's form.
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187.
The Minus 5 [The Gun Album]
by The Minus 5
February 7, 2006
Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.
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188.
Pay The Devil
by Van Morrison
March 7, 2006
The singer-songwriter takes a stab at country music with this collection of a dozen covers and three originals.
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189.
Broken Boy Soldiers
by The Raconteurs
May 16, 2006
'Soldiers' marks the debut for the new band consisting of the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit musician Brendan Benson, and members of the Greenhornes.
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190.
With Strings Live At Town Hall
by Eels
February 21, 2006
This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.
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191.
Ringleader Of The Tormentors
by Morrissey
April 4, 2006
Tony Visconti (David Bowie) produced the suddenly prolific Moz's third release of the past two years.
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192.
Let's Build A Fire
by +/-
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.
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193.
Capture / Release
by The Rakes
April 25, 2006
The London four-piece try to capitalize on press generated by recent support slots for the Libertines with this debut disc, produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party).
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194.
Black Holes & Revelations
by Muse
July 11, 2006
The stadium-sized English trio returns with a follow-up to its 2004 hit 'Absolution,' again produced by Rich Costey.
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195.
One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This
by New York Dolls
July 25, 2006
The first album in 32 years for the legendary glam-punk band features guest appearances from Michael Stipe, Bo Diddley and Iggy Pop. Only David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain return from the Dolls' original lineup, however.
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196.
A City By The Light Divided
by Thursday
May 2, 2006
The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.
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197.
Mo'Mega
by Mr. Lif
June 13, 2006
This long-awaited follow-up to 2002's 'I Phantom' once again reunites the indie MC (also known as Jeffrey Haynes) with producer El-P. Also appearing are Aesop Rock, Akrobatik, Blueprint, and Murs.
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198.
Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes
by Madlib
March 21, 2006
The hip-hop producer--unusually recording under his own name--offers a soundtrack to an imaginary movie.
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199.
Garden Ruin
by Calexico
April 11, 2006
Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam).
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Everything Wrong Is Imaginary
by Lilys
February 21, 2006
Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.
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