Album Releases by User Score
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1001.
Wake Up
by Youngblood Hawke
April 30, 2013
The debut full-length release for the California indie pop band includes four tracks from their 2012 self-titled EP.
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1002.
Still Smiling
by Blixa Bargeld
April 29, 2013
The 12-track release from German musician Blixa Bargeld and Italian composer Teho Teardo took nearly two years, with recording done in Berlin and Rome.
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1003.
Excavation
by The Haxan Cloak
April 16, 2013
Bobby Krlic's second full-length release as The Haxan Cloak was influenced by electronic music.
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1004.
Infestissumam
by Ghost / Ghost B.C.
April 16, 2013
Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the second release for the mysterious Swedish doom metal band previously known only as Ghost, welcomes a new lead singer Papa Emeritus II (although some believe it is the same singer from its 2010 debut, Opus Eponymous).
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1005.
Birthdays
by Keaton Henson
April 9, 2013
The second release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Joe Chiccarelli and features Band of Horses and Jesca Hoop as guests.
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1006.
Paramore
by Paramore
April 9, 2013
Paramour returns without Josh and Zac Farro to release its fourth full-length release produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
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1007.
Wakin on a Pretty Daze
by Kurt Vile
April 9, 2013
The fifth release for the Philadelphia singer-guitarist was produced by John Agnello.
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1008.
Change Becomes Us
by Wire
March 26, 2013
Unfinished material from 1979-80 were the framework for the latest release from the British post-punk band.
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1009.
Bloodsports
by Suede
March 19, 2013
The first release from the Britpop band in 11 years was produced by Ed Buller.
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1010.
Same Trailer Different Park
by Kacey Musgraves
March 19, 2013
After three self-released albums, the country singer releases her first major label debut produced by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird.
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1011.
Flume
by Flume
February 19, 2013
The debut full-length debut from Australian electronic producer Harley Streten includes influences from R&B, hip-hop, and pop music.
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1012.
A Long Way to Fall
by Ulrich Schnauss
February 12, 2013
The synthesizer is a major component in the first solo album in six years for the German (now London-based) electronic artist.
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1013.
True North
by Bad Religion
January 22, 2013
The 16th release for the Southern California punk band was co-produced by the band and Joe Barresi.
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1014.
We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic
by Foxygen
January 22, 2013
The second full-length release for the psychedelic rock duo was produced by Richard Swift.
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1015.
Fall to Grace
by Paloma Faith
December 4, 2012
The second studio release for the British singer was produced by Nellee Hooper and Jake Gosling.
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1016.
Quarter Turns Over a Living Line
by Raime
December 4, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the British duo of Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews.
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1017.
(III)
by Crystal Castles
November 13, 2012
The third release for the Canadian electro-pop duo was produced by the band member Ethan Kath and recorded in Berlin and Warsaw.
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1018.
Red
by Taylor Swift
October 22, 2012
Taylor Swift's fourth album was produced by Max Martin and features Mark Foster (Foster the People) and singer/songwriter Lori McKenna.
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1019.
Unknown Rooms: A Collection Of Acoustic Songs
by Chelsea Wolfe
October 16, 2012
The debut acoustic folk release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Chisholm.
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1020.
All We Love We Leave Behind
by Converge
October 9, 2012
This is the eigth studio release from the Boston metalcore band led by Kurt Ballou.
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1021.
The Afterman: Ascension
by Coheed and Cambria
October 9, 2012
The latest concept album for the New York rock band is the first of a planned double album (The Afterman: Descension is scheduled for Feb 2013) about Sirius Amory's discovery of what is holding the Keywork together.
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1022.
Allah-Las
by Allah-Las
September 17, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles surf/psych rock band who met while working at Amoeba Records was produced by Nick Waterhouse.
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1023.
Beams
by Matthew Dear
August 28, 2012
This is the fourth full-length solo release for the Texas-born producer/pop artist.
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1024.
Nocturne
by Wild Nothing
August 28, 2012
The second release for the dream-pop project of Jack Tatum was produced with Nicolas Vernhes.
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1025.
Big Inner
by Matthew E. White
August 21, 2012
The music of the 1970s influences the debut release for the Richmond, Virginia-based singer-songwriter.
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1026.
Southern Air
by Yellowcard
August 14, 2012
The eighth full-length release from the rock band led by Ryan Key and produced with Neal Avron features guest appearances from Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low, Tay Jardine of We Are The In Crowd, and Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday.
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1027.
Instinct
by Niki and the Dove
August 7, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Swedish electro-pop duo of Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf.
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1028.
Never
by Micachu & the Shapes
July 24, 2012
The second studio release from the British trio led by Mica Levi was produced by the band.
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1029.
Shrines
by Purity Ring
July 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian indie electronic duo of Megan James and Corin Roddick.
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1030.
Confess
by Twin Shadow
July 10, 2012
The follow-up to the singer's 2010 debut was self-produced and mixed by Michael H. Brauer.
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1031.
Electra Heart
by Marina and the Diamonds
July 10, 2012
The second album for Marina and the Diamonds includes production from Greg Kurstin, Rick Nowels, Dr Luke, and Liam Howe.
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1032.
Swing Lo Magellan
by Dirty Projectors
July 10, 2012
The sixth album for the experimental indie rock band was recorded in Delaware County in New York state and produced by the band's lead singer, Dave Longstreth.
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1033.
Oshin
by DIIV
June 26, 2012
Formerly known as Dive, this is the debut album for the rock-pop quartet led by Z. Cole Smith of Beach Fossils.
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1034.
Whitechapel
by Whitechapel
June 19, 2012
The fourth album from the deathcore metal band was produced by Mark Lewis.
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1035.
1991 [EP]
by Azealia Banks
June 12, 2012
The debut four-track EP for the New York rapper includes dance elements.
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1036.
Clockwork Angels
by Rush
June 12, 2012
The Canadian trio's latest release is a concept album about a young man's journey to fulfill his dreams and was co-produced with Nick Raskulinecz.
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1037.
Daybreaker
by Architects
June 5, 2012
The fifth album for the British metalcore band includes guest appearances by Jon Green of Deez Nuts, Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, and Drew York of Stray From The Path.
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1038.
R.A.P. Music
by Killer Mike
May 15, 2012
The sixth album for Atlanta rapper Killer Mike was produced by El-P and includes guest appearances from Bun B, T.I., Scar, Emily Panic, and Trouble.
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1039.
Prophet
by Ramona Falls
May 1, 2012
This is the second album from the ex-Menomena band member Brent Knopf as Ramona Falls.
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1040.
Kill For Love
by Chromatics
March 27, 2012
The fourth full-length album for the band led by Johnny Jewel features 17 tracks.
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1041.
TRST
by Trust
February 28, 2012
The Canadian duo of Robert Alfons and Austra's Maya Postepski offers a mix of synth-pop and goth on its debut release.
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1042.
Utilitarian
by Napalm Death
February 28, 2012
The 15th album for the British grindcore band was produced by Russ Russell.
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1043.
I Am Gemini
by Cursive
February 21, 2012
Matt Bayles produced the concept album for the rock band led by Tim Kasher, about two twins, one evil and the other good, who are separated at birth and reunited.
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1044.
Temple Beautiful
by Chuck Prophet
February 7, 2012
San Francisco, the hometown for the country rock singer-songwriter, was the inspiration behind Chuck Prophet's 10th studio album.
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1045.
Tramp
by Sharon Van Etten
February 7, 2012
The third album for the singer-songwriter was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner, who also guests on the release with fellow band member Bryce Dessner, Julianna Barwick, Zach Condon of Beirut, Matt Barrick of The Walkmen, and Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak.
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1046.
Bones
by Young Guns
February 6, 2012
The second album for the British alternative rock band was produced by Dan Weller.
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1047.
Born to Die
by Lana Del Rey
January 31, 2012
The full-length debut for the New York singer features the single Video Games, which appeared on the CW TV series Ringer.
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1048.
Something
by Chairlift
January 24, 2012
Alan Moulder and Dan Carey produces the first album in four years from New York's Chairlift.
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1049.
The Lion's Roar
by First Aid Kit
January 24, 2012
Mike Mogis produces the second album for the Swedish sisters.
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1050.
Given to the Wild
by The Maccabees
January 9, 2012
The third album for the British indie rock band was recorded over two sessions with producers Tim Goldsworthy, Bruno Ellingham, and Jag Jago.
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1051.
Last Day of Summer
by White Denim
December 13, 2011
The 12-song collection from prior recording sessions was originally released digitally in 2010.
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1052.
El Camino
by The Black Keys
December 6, 2011
Danger Mouse returns to produce the seventh studio album for The Black Keys.
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1053.
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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1054.
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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1055.
Empros
by Russian Circles
October 25, 2011
The fourth full-length album for the Chicago instrumental metal band was produced by Brandon Curtis of The Secret Machines.
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1056.
Monkeytown
by Modeselektor
October 11, 2011
The Berlin duo's third album includes Radiohead's Thom Yorke as a guest vocalist.
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1057.
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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1058.
Metals
by Feist
October 4, 2011
This is the fourth full-length studio album for the Canadian singer.
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1059.
The Year of Hibernation
by Youth Lagoon
September 27, 2011
Recorded in his bedroom, Trevor Powers' songs on his debut album were influenced by his personal feelings and struggles with anxiety.
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1060.
Passenger
by Lisa Hannigan
September 20, 2011
The second solo album for the folk singer was produced by Joe Henry.
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1061.
A Creature I Don't Know
by Laura Marling
September 13, 2011
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1062.
Green Naugahyde
by Primus
September 13, 2011
Drummer Jay Lane returns to Primus on its first full-length release since 1999 album, Antipop.
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1063.
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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1064.
Hurricane
by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
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1065.
The Rip Tide
by Beirut
August 30, 2011
The New Mexico-based band releases its newest album of indie rock, fusing world music with pop to develop a unique sound all of its own.
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1066.
In the Mountain in the Cloud
by Portugal. The Man
July 19, 2011
The Portland-based band releases its sixth studio album of psychedelic rock.
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1067.
Total
by SebastiAn
July 5, 2011
The French electro and house music producer/remixer releases a debut full-length album.
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1068.
An Empty Bliss Beyond This World
by The Caretaker
June 21, 2011
British producer/experimental artist Jim Kirby releases his latest album under The Caretaker name.
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1069.
Bon Iver
by Bon Iver
June 21, 2011
The Wisconsin-based indie folk band, fronted by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, follows up its highly acclaimed For Emma, Forever Ago with a new album.
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1070.
Leveler
by August Burns Red
June 21, 2011
The fourth studio album for the metal band from Pennsylvania was produced by Jason Suecof.
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1071.
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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1072.
Submarine (Original Songs from the Motion Picture)
by Alex Turner
May 31, 2011
The Arctic Monkeys singer wrote and performed all six tracks of the soundtrack for the British movie Submarine.
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1073.
Torches
by Foster the People
May 23, 2011
The Los Angeles indie rock band release their debut album.
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1074.
Colour of the Trap
by Miles Kane
May 9, 2011
The Rascals singer releases his solo debut, which features such guests as the Arctic Monkey's Alex Tuner, Super Furry Animal's Gruff Rhys, and Oasis' Noel Gallagher along with production work by Dan Carey and Dan the Automator.
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1075.
In Your Dreams
by Stevie Nicks
May 3, 2011
The legendary singer, and bewitching front-woman for Fleetwood Mac, collaborates with Eurythmic’s Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard for her first solo album release in over a decade.
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1076.
No Devolucion
by Thursday
April 12, 2011
The punk rock band from New Jersey, credited as one of the first bands to give birth to the genre of emo, celebrates 10 years with a new release.
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1077.
All You Need Is Now
by Duran Duran
March 22, 2011
The 13th studio album from the English pop band of the '80s blends glam with disco and modern pop, melding the various genres together into a catchy collaboration.
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1078.
The Big Roar
by The Joy Formidable
March 15, 2011
This is the debut full-length album on Atlantic for the Welsh trio and continues to be a cacophony of rock riffs and pop sensibility.
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Scandalous
by Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
March 15, 2011
The retro-soul rock quartet, featuring an eight-piece horn section, offers up a funky blend of R&B and blues reminiscent of early J. Geils Band, James Brown, and Otis Redding.
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1080.
Welcome Home Armageddon
by Funeral For A Friend
March 15, 2011
The Welsh rock band's fifth album was produced by Romesh Dodangoda. It is the first full-length album since Gavin Burrough moved from bass to guitar and Richard Boucher joined the band as its new bassist.
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1081.
Civilian
by Wye Oak
March 8, 2011
The Baltimore duo, named after Maryland’s state tree, is made up of musicians Andy Stack and Jenn Wasner – a couple of indie rock and folk favorites.
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1082.
Nostalgia, Ultra.
by Frank Ocean
February 18, 2011
The mixtape was released as a free download on Frank Ocean's Tumblr.
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1083.
Space Is Only Noise
by Nicolas Jaar
January 28, 2011
The electronic producer who attends Brown University releases the first full-length album of his brand of sub-100-bpm house music.
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1084.
Young the Giant
by Young the Giant
January 25, 2011
The debut album for the indie rock band from California was produced with Joe Chiccarelli.
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1085.
Love Me Back
by Jazmine Sullivan
November 30, 2010
The Philadelphia-born R&B singer/songwriter who has written songs for such artists as Christina Milian, Monica, and Jennifer Hudson, releases her second solo album.
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1086.
Speak Now
by Taylor Swift
October 25, 2010
The singer-songwriter's third album is the first that she wrote entirely on her own and remains true to her country-pop roots that made her one of the biggest selling artists of 2009.
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There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It, There is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a Secret
by Bring Me the Horizon
October 5, 2010
The British metal band's third album was produced by Fredrik Nordstrom and features guest appearances by Lights, You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi, and The Chariot's Josh Scogin.
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1088.
TSOL
by Shad
October 5, 2010
The latest album for the Canadian rapper was nominated for a Polaris Music Prize.
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1089.
Forget
by Twin Shadow
September 28, 2010
Chris Taylor helped produce this debut solo album for the Brooklyn-based George Lewis Jr.
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Halcyon Digest
by Deerhunter
September 28, 2010
The Atlanta-based quartet's fourth album combines calm shoegaze pop and noisy punk rock to create a dreamy, psychedelic sound.
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Airtight's Revenge
by Bilal
September 14, 2010
The soul singer returns with his first release on indie label Plug Research after Interscope Records shelved what would have been his second album, Love for Sale, in 2006.
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1092.
Who We Touch
by The Charlatans UK
September 14, 2010
The British alternative rock band's its eleventh album was produced by Martin Glover.
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Happiness
by Hurts
September 6, 2010
The debut album for the duo from Manchester, England, features Kylie Minogue on one track.
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1094.
God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise
by The Pariah Dogs
August 17, 2010
Ray LaMontagne self-produced his fourth full-length, the first without producer Ethan Johns.
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1095.
The Budos Band III
by The Budos Band
August 10, 2010
The third full-length album for the Staten Island group was recorded live during a 48 hour period.
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1096.
Expo 86
by Wolf Parade
June 29, 2010
With all but the vocals recorded live to tape, Wolf Parade's new release promises massive sound and heavy-hitting lyrics, which is what we've come to expect from this innovative indie-rock quartet.
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1097.
Night Work
by Scissor Sisters
June 29, 2010
The third album for the dance quartet was inspired from a night at a Berlin club and was produced with Stuart Price.
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