Album Releases by Genre
LCD Soundsystem
by LCD Soundsystem
February 15, 2005
Hipsters, rejoice! James Murphy, one-half of the in-demand indie-rock production duo The DFA (The Rapture, et al), finally makes his full-length debut as an artist as LCD Soundsystem.
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Dark Matter: Moving At The Speed Of Light
by Afrika Bambaataa
October 26, 2004
The legendary DJ and musician's first studio album in four years includes an appearance from Gary Numan.
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Last Exit
by Junior Boys
September 21, 2004
This is the first full-length release from the hard-to-pin down Canadian synth-pop trio led by Jeremy Greenspan.
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Schizophrenic
by JC Chasez
February 24, 2004
The former member of *NSync makes his solo debut with 'Schizophrenic,' working with a range of producers including Basement Jaxx.
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Body Language
by Kylie Minogue
February 10, 2004
The dance-pop diva, still going strong at 35, returns with a new album.
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Atlas
by Kinky
December 2, 2003
The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.
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In The Zone
by Britney Spears
November 18, 2003
The Pepsi spokesperson's fourth LP includes guest vocals from Madonna (on lead single "Me Against The Music") and production work from Moby, R. Kelly, the Matrix, and Guy Sigsworth (but no Max Martin).
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Kish Kash
by Basement Jaxx
October 21, 2003
The third album for the house duo of Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton features contributions from Dizzee Rascal, Me'Shell NdegeOcello, JC Chasez and Siouxsie Sioux.
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Coverage
by Mandy Moore
October 21, 2003
On this LP of covers (her fourth disc overall), 19-year-old actress/singer Mandy Moore tackles such songs as The Waterboys' "Whole Of The Moon," XTC's "Senses Working Overtime," Joe Jackson's "Breaking Us In Two" and Cat Stevens' "Moonshadow." Be afraid.
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D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat
by Junior Senior
August 5, 2003
This party album from the Danish band Junior Senior has garnered attention throughout Europe with its mix of garage rock, pop and disco.
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So Stylistic
by Fannypack
July 8, 2003
This debut LP for the Brooklyn retro rap outfit (consisting of three female vocalists--including two high school students--backed by a pair of DJs) includes their surprise hit single, "Cameltoe."
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Me & Giuliani Down By the School Yard (A True Story) [EP]
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 3, 2003
Search engines hate them, but !!! (pronounced "Chik Chik Chik," of course) are popular with live audiences for their funkier, dancier (yes, that's a word--trust us) approach to indie music. The Sacramento band shares three members with Out Hud, and this is their 2-song debut for Touch And Go (with a full album to follow in 2004).
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Furious Angels
by Rob Dougan
June 3, 2003
Best known for his 1995 single "Clubbed To Death" (which itself is best known as the background music for numerous commercials and a little film called "The Matrix"), producer Rob Dougan finally arrives with his full-length debut, which features that hit as well as newer, more orchestral-leaning electronic tracks.
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Ego War
by Audio Bullys
June 3, 2003
Already being heralded as 2003's version of The Streets, the suburban London duo who compose the Audio Bullys combine everything from punk, ska, new wave, and house on this debut.
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American Life
by Madonna
April 22, 2003
Madonna's second collaboration with French electronic producer Mirwais includes the lead single title track as well as her recent James Bond theme, "Die Another Day."
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The Senior
by Ginuwine
April 8, 2003
The fourth LP from Ginuwine includes contributions from Method Man, R.Kelly, Sole, Snoop Dogg, and--uh--Mike Tyson.
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Level II
by Blackstreet
March 11, 2003
The newly-reformed Teddy Riley creation returns with its fourth album.
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#1
by Fischerspooner
February 25, 2003
This debut disc for the New York duo of Warren Fischer and Casey Spooner was originally released in 2001 on Germany's International Deejay Gigolos label and immediately generated such buzz (partly due to the album's infectious 'electroclash' sound, and partly due to the pair's notoriety in the fashion scene) that English label Ministry Of Sound snapped up the album (and the duo) for a reported £2 million.
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Global
by Paul van Dyk
February 11, 2003
This greatest hits/mix disc by the German DJ/producer includes two previously unreleased tracks. The accompanying DVD, culled from over 40 hours of footage, is part travelogue and part behind-the-scenes documentary of Van Dyk in action.
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Lovebox
by Groove Armada
January 21, 2003
The London-based duo of Tom Findlay and Andy Cato return with their fourth LP, named after one of their club nights.
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This Is Me... Then
by Jennifer Lopez
November 19, 2002
Actress/singer J.Lo returns with 12 new tracks, including "Jenny from the Block," featuring guest appearances from Jadakiss and Styles. Lopez is also planning her first-ever tour in support of the album in 2003.
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Machine Says Yes
by FC/Kahuna
November 19, 2002
Forget the Chemical Brothers; British producer/DJs Dan and John Kahuna really are brothers, and this, their debut LP, plays like a tour of electronica, venturing from electro to disco to acid to downtempo.
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Slicker Than Your Average
by Craig David
November 19, 2002
The 21-year old DJ turned-international R&B superstar from England returns with his second LP.
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S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D.
by Out Hud
November 19, 2002
Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, this now New York-based instrumental outfit (which shares some members with the band !!!) has previously drawn a bit of acclaim for their vinyl-only releases. This six-track effort represents their first CD release, which showcases their dancier, dubbier, funkier brand of post-rock.
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Under Construction
by Missy Elliott
November 12, 2002
Missy Elliott reunites once again with super-producer Timbaland on this, her fourth studio album. The lead single is "Work It," a huge success even before the album's release. Guests on the disc include Jay-Z, Ludacris, Beyonce Knowles, TLC and Method Man.
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Stripped
by Christina Aguilera
October 29, 2002
The 22-year-old pop star's second English-language album includes 20 new tracks, most penned by Aguilera herself, although suddenly ubiquitous Linda Perry assists on four songs. Guests include Alicia Keys, Redman, and Dave Navarro.
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Divine Operating System
by Supreme Beings Of Leisure
September 10, 2002
The sophomore effort for the Los Angeles-based electronica/lounge duo (down from four members on their first outing) contains 11 new disco/lounge/world/electronica tracks, highlighted by lead single "Divine."
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Night Works
by Layo & Bushwacka!
September 10, 2002
This is the sophomore effort for the duo of DJs from a popular London club known as The End. It is not a mix album, however; instead, the 14 trance-house tracks are original compositions.
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Mind Elevation
by Nightmares on Wax
September 3, 2002
The British techno pioneer(s) (now down to just one founding member, George Evelyn), return with their first studio album in three years.
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Ultra Sex
by Mount Sims
September 3, 2002
This Los Angeles-based electroclash outfit is the brainchild of Matt Sims, who comes a close second to Beck in terms of pulling off a quality Prince imitation on this, his debut full-length.
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OST
by 24 Hour Party People
August 6, 2002
The soundtrack to the fictionalized account of the rise and fall of Manchester's Factory Records includes, somewhat obviously, a generous helping of New Order, Joy Division, and Happy Mondays songs (including the title track by the latter), as well as cuts from A Guy Called Gerald, Durutti Column, and the Buzzcocks. This is also the only album where you'll find the newest New Order single, "Here to Stay," a collaboration with the Chemical Brothers that failed to appear on either group's latest LP.
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Kinky
by Kinky
March 26, 2002
Kinky is a five-piece band from Monterrey, Mexico that combines rock, electronica, and traditional Latin music. This debut album was produced by Chris Allison (Coldplay, Beta Band).
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First Album
by Miss Kittin & The Hacker
March 19, 2002
Picked up by Emperor Norton for distribution in the U.S., this new wave-meets-eurodisco-meets-house disc features the programming talents of The Hacker and accented spoken vocals from Miss Kittin, who also appears on the recent Felix Da Housecat LP. Clubgoers may recognize the track "Frank Sinatra," which attracted some attention when released as a single in 1997.
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Full Moon
by Brandy
March 5, 2002
This is the third album for the now-23-year-old singer (and former Cinderella). Rodney Jerkins handles most of the production chores on this 17-track disc.
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Fever
by Kylie Minogue
February 26, 2002
This high-energy dance album from the Australian veteran includes the UK hit single "Can't Get You out of My Head." It is her first American release since 1988, although she has retained her popularity in Europe and her native Australia since the 1980's, updating her sound along the way.
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Come With Us
by The Chemical Brothers
January 29, 2002
The fourth full-length for production duo Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons features the singles "Star Guitar" and "It Began In Afrika." Guest vocalists include long-time Chemical Brothers staple Beth Orton and Richard Ashcroft.
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Kittenz And Thee Glitz
by Felix Da Housecat
January 22, 2002
The veteran Chicago house producer offers up 16 tracks of modernized 80's electro (think Daft Punk or Ladytron), highlighted by "Silver Screen (Shower Scene)." The album picked up a great deal of acclaim in the UK when it was released in mid-2001, and finally secured U.S. distribution (through Emperor Norton) in early 2002.
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Whatever
by Green Velvet
November 20, 2001
This is the second Green Velvet album from Chicago-based DJ Curtis Jones (aka Cajmere), best known for his hit club single "Flash."
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Since I Left You
by The Avalanches
November 6, 2001
This sample-driven Austrialian dance outfit scored a hit in its homeland with this, its debut full-length release (following three EP releases since 1997). The UK music press created a publicity avalanche for the band in the Spring of 2001, as the album picked up strong reviews (quotes from some appear below) and was featured in numerous articles. Packed with over 600 samples of recordings dating from the 1950's to the present (each one credited in the liner notes!) as well as original instrumentation, 'Since I Left You' is a varied and unique record.
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Epitaph
by Frontline Assembly
October 9, 2001
Yes, they're still around, although it has been a long time since their Wax Trax! days. Now consisting of relative newcomer Chris Peterson and founding member Bill Leeb (who has since gone on to greater fame with his side project Delerium), FLA offers up 10 new industrial tracks.
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A Funk Odyssey
by Jamiroquai
September 11, 2001
This is the fifth album for the UK outfit, led by Stevie Wonder soundalike Jason Kay.
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Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)
by Groove Armada
September 11, 2001
The official follow-up to 1999's 'Vertigo' finds the London duo collaborating with Richie Havens, Nile Rogers, Tim Hutton and Jeru Tha Damaja. The lead single is "Superstylin."
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We Are A & C
by Arling & Cameron
August 7, 2001
The third U.S. release for the eclectic Amsterdam-based duo (following 2001's import-only release 'Sound Shopping') contains 14 equally eclectic tunes, including highlights "Dirty Robot" and "5th Dimension."
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Tweekend
by The Crystal Method
July 31, 2001
This long-awaited follow-up to the Los Angeles alternative-electronica band's 1997 debut, 'Vegas,' features guest appearances from members of Rage Against The Machine and Stone Temple Pilots as well as Jon Brion.
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Two
by Utah Saints
July 31, 2001
This is the sophomore effort for British duo, following their eponymous debut... in 1992. This time out, they utilize samples from artists as diverse as Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, Metallica, Chrissie Hynde, and Chuck D.
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Rooty
by Basement Jaxx
June 26, 2001
The follow-up to the Jaxx' critically-acclaimed 1999 debut album, 'Remedy,' 'Rooty' finds the British house duo adding to the party vibe with elements of pop and R&B thrown into the mix. The lead single is "Romeo."
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Deep Down & Dirty
by Stereo MC's
June 12, 2001
This is the first new album for the UK act since 1992's 'Connected.'
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Sincere
by M.J. Cole
April 17, 2001
This debut album from two-step pioneer MJ Cole was nominated for the Mercury Prize in the UK (but lost out to Badly Drawn Boy).
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lemonjelly.ky
by Lemon Jelly
April 10, 2001
This CD collects the first three 10-inch EPs from the British electronica duo, whose Fred Deakin also designs the band's album covers.
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Discovery
by Daft Punk
March 13, 2001
The French electronica band returns with its long-awaited follow-up to its hit 1998 debut, Homework.
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Uh-Oh!
by Tipsy
March 6, 2001
The second LP from the eclectic San Francisco exotica/electronica duo.
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Sleepwalking
by Rae & Christian
February 27, 2001
Second full-length from the British production duo.
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Production
by Mirwais
February 27, 2001
'Production' is a solo album from the French producer best known for his work with Madonna (who returns the favor by adding vocals to one track here).
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Essential Mix
by Boy George
February 20, 2001
Former Culture Clubber Boy George has shifted his focus to a different type of club in his new role as DJ. This mix album features a variety of tracks and styles in an hour+ set.
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Super Sound
by Pepe Deluxe
January 9, 2001
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Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars
by Fatboy Slim
November 7, 2000
The follow-up to 1998's hugely successful 'You've Come A Long Way, Baby' features guest appearances by Macy Gray, Bootsy Collins, and (via sampling) Jim Morrison.
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Music For The Maases
by Timo Maas
October 3, 2000
A double-disc live mix set from the German DJ, ranging from trance to house.
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Perfecto Presents Another World
by Paul Oakenfold
September 26, 2000
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Everything, Everything
by Underworld
September 12, 2000
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Disappeared
by Spring Heel Jack
August 22, 2000
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The Mirror Conspiracy
by Thievery Corporation
August 22, 2000
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Behind The Sun
by Chicane
August 8, 2000
Features the UK chart-topper "Don't Give Up," with vocals from Bryan Adams.
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I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]
by Future Bible Heroes
July 18, 2000
A five-track EP from the band featuring Christopher Ewen and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson. Like all previous FBH releases, it features a mix of the song "Hopeless."
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Movement In Still Life
by B.T.
June 6, 2000
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Sound of Water
by Saint Etienne
June 6, 2000
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Killing Puritans
by Armand Van Helden
June 6, 2000
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Trickle
by Olive
May 30, 2000
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For Your Ears Only
by Bentley Rhythm Ace
May 27, 2000
B.R.A.'s follow-up to its hit (in the UK) debut. The band features ex-Pop Will Eat Itself bassist Richard March.
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Communicate
by Sasha & John Digweed
May 23, 2000
The trance DJ duo return with a two-disc mix set.
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A South Bronx Story
by ESG
May 19, 2000
'South Bronx Story' is a retrospective of the all-girl funk group from the Bronx. The 16 tracks on this disc span from 1981 to the early 1990's. Although highly influential and well-regarded by critics, ESG is not well known, thanks in large part to the scarcity of their material available. However, many of their songs are recognizable thanks to the fact that they have been sampled by numerous artists (the Beastie Boys and LL Cool J, to name but two) throughout the '90's.
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Supermodified
by Amon Tobin
May 16, 2000
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Pieces In A Modern Style
by William Orbit
February 22, 2000
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Disco and The Half Way To Discontent
by Clinton
January 25, 2000
Clinton consists of the duo behind Cornershop, Ben Ayres and Tjinder Singh. Features the single "People Power In The Disco Hour."
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Music For Imaginary Films
by Arling & Cameron
January 11, 2000
The Amsterdam duo follow their eclectic 1999 debut 'All-In' with the equally eclectic 'Music For Imaginary Films,' which is just that: tracks composed for a variety of movies which don't actually exist.
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Remedy
by Basement Jaxx
August 3, 1999
This long-awaited debut LP from the London, England house production duo of Simon Ratcliffe and Felix Buxton has since been recognized as one of the better dance recordings of all time. It was named by Spin as one of the 90 Best Albums of the 90's.
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