Album Releases by Genre
1.
Madvillainy
by Madvillain
March 23, 2004
'Madvillainy' is a collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib.
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2.
Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition
by Pavement
December 9, 2008
The rerelease of the indie-rock band's 1997 album features B-sides and live recordings.
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Elephant
by The White Stripes
April 1, 2003
For their major label debut (and fourth LP overall), the Detroit-based duo of Jack and Meg White offer up 14 new tracks, all recorded in London and (fortunately) showing absolutely no trace of major label production values. Meg White takes a rare turn behind the microphone on a couple of tracks, as does guest Holly Golightly on the closing "It's True That We Love One Another."
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4.
Illinois
by Sufjan Stevens
July 5, 2005
The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State.
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5.
Funeral
by Arcade Fire
September 14, 2004
The Montreal band founded by husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne make their full-length debut with this highly anticipated disc.
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6.
Untrue
by Burial
November 6, 2007
The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist.
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7.
Z
by My Morning Jacket
October 4, 2005
For their fourth album, produced by John Leckie, the Kentucky band sports a new keyboardist and guitarist.
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8.
Neon Golden
by The Notwist
February 25, 2003
This breaktrhough sixth album for the German band combines a variety of disparate elements, most notably moody indie rock and glitchy electronica (think Hood's Cold House), to great effect.
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9.
Rounds
by Four Tet
May 6, 2003
The sample-based indietronica LP 'Rounds' is the third solo effort for Fridge's Kieran Hebden.
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10.
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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11.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
by Animal Collective
January 20, 2009
The ninth album from the rock group was produced by Ben Allen.
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12.
Push Barman To Open Old Wounds
by Belle and Sebastian
May 24, 2005
This 2-disc set collects 25 non-LP tracks that previously appeared on the band's early singles and EPs for Jeepster.
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13.
The Sound Of The Smiths
by The Smiths
November 11, 2008
This assortment of singles, B-sides, and live songs from The Smiths was chosen with the help of Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
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14.
Chutes Too Narrow
by The Shins
October 21, 2003
Phil Ek produced this sophomore effort for the Albuquerque-based group led by James Mercer (also of Flake), who wowed critics in 2001 with their 1960s-flavored debut 'Oh, Inverted World.'
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15.
Yours, Mine & Ours
by Pernice Brothers
May 20, 2003
Joe Pernice and company return with ten new indie-pop gems.
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16.
Hypermagic Mountain
by Lightning Bolt
October 18, 2005
The abrasive bass/drums duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendal return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Wonderful Rainbow.'
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17.
69 Love Songs
by Magnetic Fields
September 7, 1999
The title says it all. This 3-disc set indeed contains 69 love songs, all penned by Stephin Merritt (whose other projects include The 6ths, Future Bible Heroes, and the Gothic Archies). The Magnetic Fields have evolved into a real "band," including keyboardist Claudia Gonson (also Merritt's manager) and multi-instrumentalist John Woo, and Merritt alternates on vocals with Gonson and additional singers. Despite the almost encyclopedic variety of styles and huge volume of songs, there is surprisingly little filler here.
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18.
Ta Det Lugnt
by Dungen
June 21, 2004
This is the third album of psychedelic-rock tunes from Swedish multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Gustav Ejstes.
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19.
Return To Cookie Mountain
by TV on the Radio
September 12, 2006
David Bowie guests on the highly-anticipated second LP (and major-label debut) from the distinctive NYC band.
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20.
Bay Of Pigs [EP]
by Destroyer
August 18, 2009
The two-song EP features the longest Destroyer song, 'Bay Of Pigs,' is 13-plus minutes.
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21.
Destroyer's Rubies
by Destroyer
February 21, 2006
Dan Bejar's seventh Destroyer record is as lyrically dense as ever, but marks a shift to a full-band, guitar-oriented sound after 2004's more eclectic 'Your Blues.'
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22.
Where Shall You Take Me
by Damien Jurado
March 18, 2003
The fifth full-length for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter returns with ten new mostly-acoustic tales about America's heartland, including live favorite "Texas to Ohio."
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23.
Rejoicing In The Hands
by Devendra Banhart
May 4, 2004
The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004.
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24.
From A Basement On The Hill
by Elliott Smith
October 19, 2004
The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003.
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25.
The Woods
by Sleater-Kinney
May 24, 2005
The ubiquitous Dave Fridmann produced this latest outing for the veteran indie rockers, their first album for Sub Pop.
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26.
Kill The Moonlight
by Spoon
August 20, 2002
The Austin, Tex. indie rockers return with their fourth album, following 2001's critically acclaimed 'Girls Can Tell.'
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27.
Black Tambourine
by Black Tambourine
March 30, 2010
The compilation, which includes six unreleased songs, as well as tracks released earlier on 1999's "Complete Recordings," for the Washington, D.C.-area indie pop band which was originally formed as a side project for members of Whorl and Velocity Girl with Pam Berry as the lead singer.
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28.
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
October 26, 2004
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' 13th album actually spans two separate discs, each produced by Nick Launay. And speaking of the Bad Seeds, longtime member Blixa Bargeld has been replaced by James Johnston (Gallon Drunk).
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29.
I Am A Bird Now
by Antony and the Johnsons
February 1, 2005
The androgynous singer Antony is backed by the likes of Lou Reed, Devendra Banhart, Boy George and Rufus Wainwright on his sophomore release.
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30.
Exit
by Shugo Tokumaru
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the Japanese musician includes more than 50 instruments.
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31.
For Emma, Forever Ago
by Bon Iver
February 19, 2008
The debut album from ex-DeYarmond Edison member Justin Vernon.
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32.
Leaves Turn Inside You
by Unwound
April 17, 2001
The first album in three years for the indie rockers is an epic 2-CD set.
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33.
Fleet Foxes
by Fleet Foxes
June 3, 2008
This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.
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34.
Person Pitch
by Panda Bear
March 20, 2007
The third solo album from Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) is completely unlike its predecessor, as it is both upbeat and electronic, sounding like a spacey, 21st century Beach Boys album.
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35.
Decoration Day
by Drive-By Truckers
June 17, 2003
The Southern rock band led by Patterson Hood follow up their 2-disc concept album about Lynyrd Skynyrd ('The Southern Rock Opera') with this less conceptual but equally rocking LP.
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36.
The Argument
by Fugazi
October 16, 2001
Though Washington D.C. hard rockers Fugazi have been together for almost 15 years, this is just their eighth full-length release.
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37.
The Dirty South
by Drive-By Truckers
August 24, 2004
No, the Drive-By Truckers haven't gone all gangsta rap on us; the title is just one example of the southern rockers' playful side. Founders Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley remain, although their surrounding cast has changed a bit since the acclaimed 'Decoration Day.'
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38.
Cold House
by Hood
November 13, 2001
This is the Leeds, England indie-rock band's first American LP release in four years. Akin to recent Radiohead, this disc incorporates experimental electronica elements, and also adds guest vocals from members of hip-hop outfit cLOUDDEAD.
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39.
Things We Lost In The Fire
by Low
February 6, 2001
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40.
Now, More Than Ever
by Jim Guthrie
June 1, 2004
The third solo disc from the Canadian singer-songwriter and member of Royal City features members of Hidden Cameras, Royal City and The Constantines.
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41.
Let's Stay Friends
by Les Savy Fav
September 18, 2007
The New York City-based band's fourth studio album.
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42.
A Feather in the Engine
by David Kilgour
January 29, 2002
This is the fourth solo album from the founding singer/guitarist of the legendary New Zealand indie band The Clean.
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43.
Franz Ferdinand
by Franz Ferdinand
March 9, 2004
The most hyped band to come out of the UK in early 2004 is Glasgow, Scotland's Franz Ferdinand, an art-rock quartet who make their full-length debut with this self-titled release, the winner of the UK's coveted Mercury Music Prize in 2004.
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44.
xx
by The xx
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the South London quartet.
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45.
Ágætis Byrjun
by Sigur Rós
May 15, 2001
This sophomore effort from Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros (which translates to "Victory Rose") appeared on numerous year-end Best Of lists in 2000, despite not receiving an official release in the United States until the following year. Imagine one of Radiohead's recent albums -- or better yet, Spiritualized or My Bloody Valentine -- but with everything sung in Icelandic. This album garnered the band the 2001 Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement In Music.
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46.
Gala Mill
by The Drones
September 2, 2006
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47.
Neon Bible
by Arcade Fire
March 6, 2007
One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.'
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48.
Favourite Colours
by The Sadies
August 24, 2004
The Toronto, Canada country-surf-rockers led by the Good brothers (Dallas and Travis) return with a self-produced effort. Robyn Hitchcock guests on one track.
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49.
The Creek Drank The Cradle
by Iron & Wine
September 24, 2002
Written, recorded and performed entirely by Miami, Fla-based Samuel Beam, 'The Creek Drank The Cradle' is the debut album for Iron & Wine, a largely lo-fi, acoustic affair with a darker take on folk and bluegrass.
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50.
Seven Swans
by Sufjan Stevens
March 16, 2004
The indie singer-songwriter's fourth solo album, produced by Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith, follows on the heels of his critically-lauded 2003 effort 'Greetings From Michigan.'
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51.
Mass Romantic
by The New Pornographers
November 21, 2000
This Vancouver, Canada-based indie-rock supergroup features members of Limblifter, Zumpano and Destroyer and is fronted by Neko Case.
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52.
DFA Remixes: Chapter 1
by The DFA
April 4, 2006
This volume collects 9 remixes by the production team The DFA (the duo of Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy) of songs by Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Chemical Brothers, Le Tigre, Radio 4 and more.
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53.
Sound Of Silver
by LCD Soundsystem
March 20, 2007
Dance-punk producer (and one-half of The DFA) James Murphy returns with his second LCD Soundsytem album.
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54.
Mirrored
by Battles
May 22, 2007
The unique New York four-piece math-rock outfit (that includes members of Helmet and Don Caballero) follows a string of three acclaimed 2004 EPs with this debut full-length, which adds (heavily processed) vocals into their mix of live and programmed instrumentation for the first time.
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55.
Fixed::Context [EP]
by Labradford
February 20, 2001
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56.
Separation Sunday
by The Hold Steady
May 3, 2005
This is the second album from the New York City band led by Craig Finn.
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57.
You Forgot It In People
by Broken Social Scene
June 3, 2003
The Toronto, Canada indie-rock collective generated a great deal of praise for this 2002 sophomore effort, which was released in the U.S. in June, 2003 for the first time.
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58.
Rings Around The World
by Super Furry Animals
March 19, 2002
This is the fifth album (and a return to English-lanugage songs) for the well-regarded Welsh indie band, now signed to a major label (Epic). It is the first album ever to be released simultaneously on DVD and CD (with the DVD containing a movie and a remix for each track on the album). Paul McCartney and John Cale have cameo appearances on the album.
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59.
Quicksand / Cradlesnakes
by Califone
March 18, 2003
Featuring basically the same lineup as the defunct Chicago band Red Red Meat, Califone makes their Thrill Jockey debut with this mix of country, blues, folk, and electronic elements.
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60.
The Decline Of British Sea Power
by British Sea Power
September 9, 2003
Oft-compared to Joy Division, this unique British four-piece sports single-word names (Hamilton, Noble, Yan, and Wood), dons military apparel for their live shows, and tackles dark, weighty themes in their lyrics (Czech history, anyone)? 'The Decline' marks their full-length debut, drawing critical praise on both sides of the Atlantic.
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61.
Thunder, Lightning, Strike
by The Go! Team
October 4, 2005
The fun, energetic collage of danceable, mainly instrumental music (genre names don't really apply here) on this debut disc from England's The Go! Team recalls, if only somewhat, the debut from The Avalanches.
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62.
'Sno Angel Like You
by Howe Gelb
March 21, 2006
The Giant Sand leader is backed by an eight-member gospel choir on this 14-track set.
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63.
Welcome Interstate Managers
by Fountains of Wayne
June 10, 2003
The New York-based indie-pop band, led by Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood, returns with a long-awaited third LP.
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64.
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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65.
jj n 2
by jj
July 1, 2009
The mysterious Swedish band releases it debut full-length album.
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66.
Drawn In Basic
by Populous With Short Stories
September 30, 2008
The Italian producer Andrea Mangia teams up with MC Short Stories for his third album.
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67.
Black Sheep Boy
by Okkervil River
April 5, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Austin band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff.
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68.
Feast of Wire
by Calexico
February 18, 2003
The Tucson, Arizona-based duo of Joey Burns and John Convertino return with their fourth full-length album.
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69.
The Futureheads
by The Futureheads
October 26, 2004
This debut LP from the English band certainly recalls English bands from the early 80s, most notably XTC.
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70.
The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
by Explosions in the Sky
November 4, 2003
This five-song album is the second release from the Austin, Texas instrumental quartet known for their fierce live shows.
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71.
Boxer
by The National
May 22, 2007
Sufjan Stevens is among the guests on the Brooklyn band's follow-up to their acclaimed 2005 release 'Alligator.'
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72.
White Blood Cells
by The White Stripes
July 3, 2001
The Detroit-based "brother-sister" (or, if you don't believe everything you read, ex husband and wife) indie duo of Jack (guitars) and Meg (drums) White continue their stripped-down sound on this, their third full-length.
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73.
The Lemon Of Pink
by The Books
October 14, 2003
The experimental collage artists combine samples, vocals (courtesy of Anne Doerner) and acoustic instrumentation on this second release.
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74.
All Hands On The Bad One
by Sleater-Kinney
May 2, 2000
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75.
The Mysterious Production Of Eggs
by Andrew Bird
February 8, 2005
You don't see many musicians described as a "whistler" but Chicago's Andrew Bird (who is also a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and originally, a violinist) fits the bill. This is his fifth release (and second for Ani DiFranco's record label), which finds him backed by several members of his group Bowl Of Fire.
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76.
Rook
by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
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77.
Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
by Neko Case
March 7, 2006
Members of Calexico and Giant Sand help provide the music for the singer's first studio album in four years.
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78.
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning
by Bright Eyes
January 25, 2005
'I'm Wide Awake' is the more country/acoustic of Conor Oberst's twin January 2005 releases under the Bright Eyes name. Emmylou Harris provides vocals on three tracks.
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79.
Holopaw
by Holopaw
January 21, 2003
This Gainesville, Fla.-based five-piece band, which mixes indie rock and alt-country with a bit of electronica, features John Orth, who also appeared on the 2002 release by the Modest Mouse side project Ugly Casanova. Brian Deck produces.
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80.
Didn't It Rain
by Songs: Ohia
March 5, 2002
With the word "blue" appearing in four out of the seven song titles, you get a general idea of Jason Molina's mood as he recorded this sixth proper LP under the Songs:Ohia name. The entire album was recorded live in a Philadelphia studio with Molina backed by a new full band, including co-vocalists Jennie Benford and Jim Krewson.
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81.
Girls Can Tell
by Spoon
February 20, 2001
The Austin band's follow-up to 'Series of Sneaks' was a critical favorite in 2001, appearing on seemingly every year-end Top 10 list (and with good reason).
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82.
Stay Positive
by The Hold Steady
July 15, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn, New York, indie rock quintet.
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83.
Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition
by Murs
March 23, 2004
The Los Angeles-based indie rapper's second Def Jux disc was produced by 9th Wonder.
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84.
Magnolia Electric Co.
by Songs: Ohia
March 4, 2003
Jason Molina rocks out a bit more on this latest offering, which finds the singer-songwriter backed by the same musicians on the 'Mi Sei Apparaso Come Un Fantasma' live album. Steve Albini produces, and to quote the official press release, "This is the first Songs: Ohia record with more than one song that could be played at a strip joint or monster truck show."
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85.
Twin Cinema
by The New Pornographers
August 23, 2005
This is the third album of sunny indie-pop tunes for the acclaimed union of Neko Case, Dan Bejar (also of Destroyer) and A.C. Newman.
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86.
For Hero: For Fool
by Subtle
October 3, 2006
The anticon crew that includes Doseone--and, fortunately, the nearly-killed Dax Pierson--makes the jump to a more major label (EMI/Astralwerks) for the first time.
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87.
New Moon
by Elliott Smith
May 8, 2007
The twin-CD set 'New Moon' compiles two dozen rare tracks recorded by the late singer-songwriter from 1994-1997.
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88.
Happy Songs For Happy People
by Mogwai
June 17, 2003
Don't let the title fool you; the Glaswegian instrumental post-rockers are just as dour as ever on this fourth studio LP.
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89.
Source Tags & Codes
by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
February 26, 2002
Following the critical success of their 1999 effort, 'Madonna,' the lengthily-named Austin, Texas indie band signed with Interscope and recorded this, their major-label debut.
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90.
Oceans Apart
by The Go-Betweens
May 3, 2005
This is the third album in three years for the newly-reunited Australian duo of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster.
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91.
Veckatimest
by Grizzly Bear
May 26, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock band.
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92.
Bitte Orca
by Dirty Projectors
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Brooklyn-based indie band is its first on the Domino Records label.
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93.
Kicking Television: Live In Chicago
by Wilco
November 15, 2005
This two-disc set compiles 23 live performances culled from a four-night stand at the Vic Theatre in the band's native Chicago earlier in 2005.
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94.
The Soft Bulletin
by The Flaming Lips
June 22, 1999
The Dave Fridmann-produced 'Soft Bulletin' is considered by many fans and critics to be the band's finest album, and found its way onto quite a few Best of 1999 lists.
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95.
I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
by Yo La Tengo
September 12, 2006
After two relatively subdued albums, Ira, Georgia and James return with a much more varied effort that at times recalls pretty much every stage of their history. Roger Moutenot again produces.
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96.
Crimes
by The Blood Brothers
October 12, 2004
The fourth album for the abrasive, Seattle-based punk-rockers was produced by John Goodmanson (Blonde Redhead).
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97.
The Airing Of Grievances
by Titus Andronicus
May 13, 2008
The debut full-length album from the New Jersey punk-rock sextet.
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98.
Blinking Lights And Other Revelations
by Eels
April 26, 2005
Mark Everett's diverse and epic sixth Eels album spans two CDs. It probably would never be classified as a happy album, but it does include appearances from Tom Waits, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, and The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian.
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99.
Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
by Various Artists
October 12, 2004
This 82-song, 4-disc box set compiles various indie and alternative tracks from the 1980s across multiple genres, and includes music from both the decade's "biggest" names (The Smiths, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, etc.) as well as lesser-known artists such as The Raincoats, Green On Red, and The Lyres.
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100.
Run To Ruin
by Nina Nastasia
June 3, 2003
Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.
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