Album Releases by Genre
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Kamaal The Abstract
by Q-Tip
September 15, 2009
Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified."
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Songs For The Deaf
by Queens of the Stone Age
August 27, 2002
Stoner metal is back in the form of the third LP from Queens of the Stone Age, who are supplemented for this release (and supporting tour) by drummer Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana) and former Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan.
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Lullabies To Paralyze
by Queens of the Stone Age
March 22, 2005
Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
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Era Vulgaris
by Queens of the Stone Age
June 12, 2007
Josh Homme's fifth QOTSA disc includes guest appearances by The Strokes' Julian Casablancas and returnee Mark Lanegan. Oddly, however, the disc does not include its title track collaboration with Trent Reznor, which was released separately.
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Reveal
by R.E.M.
May 15, 2001
'Reveal,' the Athens, GA band's 12th full-length album, marks the 20-year anniversary of the group. Operating as a trio for the second consecutive outing, R.E.M. offer up 12 new tracks, mainly of the mid-tempo acoustic guitar and keyboard variety. Guests include Joey Waronker, Ken Stringfellow (The Posies), and Scott McCaughey (The Young Fresh Fellows).
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Around The Sun
by R.E.M.
October 5, 2004
'Sun' is the 13th studio disc for R.E.M., who are joined here by frequent collaborators Ken Stringfellow and Scott McCaughey. Q-Tip also guest raps on "The Outsiders."
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R.E.M Live
by R.E.M.
October 16, 2007
The first live album for R.E.M. is a recording of the band's Dublin concert in 2005.
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Accelerate
by R.E.M.
April 1, 2008
The rock band's 14th album is promised to be more rocking than its last release, Around the Sun.
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Live At The Olympia
by R.E.M.
October 27, 2009
The second live recording for the band features songs from its five-night residency at Dublin, Ireland's Olympia Theatre in 2007.
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Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart
by Rachael Yamagata
October 7, 2008
The 2-CD set for the singer/songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis and John Alagia.
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Chimeric
by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
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Kid A
by Radiohead
October 3, 2000
Seemingly unwilling to stick to a successful formula, Radiohead follow their breakthrough album 'OK Computer' with this much more experimental work (recorded during sessions that also spawned the later-released 'Amnesiac' album), which ventures even further away from conventional song structure and embraces electronica more fully (even sounding at times like Aphex Twin).
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Amnesiac
by Radiohead
June 5, 2001
These eleven tracks were recorded during the same sessions that produced 2000's 'Kid A,' but are a bit more song-like and a bit less electronic.
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I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings
by Radiohead
November 13, 2001
Recorded during a 2000-2001 European tour, Radiohead's first live album contains just eight tracks: seven songs culled from 'Kid A' and 'Amnesiac,' plus long-time live staple "True Love Waits."
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Hail To The Thief
by Radiohead
June 10, 2003
Not quite the return to the "rock" side of Radiohead as originally believed (although pretty close), the band's sixth album (produced again by Nigel Godrich) retains some of the experimental electronica elements of its predecessors Kid A and Amnesiac. Note that each of the tracks on the album has an alternate title, as does the album itself (aka 'The Gloaming').
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In Rainbows
by Radiohead
October 10, 2007
Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price.
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A Moon Shaped Pool
by Radiohead
May 8, 2016
This is the surprise release of the ninth full-length studio album from the British rock band. A physical release is scheduled for 17 Jun 2016.
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Renegades
by Rage Against the Machine
December 5, 2000
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Rancid [2000]
by Rancid
August 1, 2000
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Indestructible
by Rancid
August 19, 2003
The Bay Area punk band returns with its first album in three years.
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Gossip In The Grain
by Ray LaMontagne
October 14, 2008
The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.
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Up All Night
by Razorlight
October 26, 2004
One of 2004's Next Big Things in the UK music press, Razorlight make their full-length debut with this 13-track disc. Compared to the likes of Oasis and The Libertines, the band is led by self-proclaimed songwriting genius Johnny Borrell.
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Razorlight
by Razorlight
August 22, 2006
Chris Thomas (U2, Pulp) produced this brief, self-titled follow up to the Johnny Borrell-led band's 2004 debut 'Up All Night.'
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By The Way
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
July 9, 2002
Although their ride has been rocky at times, the Los Angeles band is nearing its 20th anniversary. (And if you grew up listening to the band, doesn't that make you feel old.) This, their eighth album, finds the Chili Peppers working with producer Rick Rubin.
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Stadium Arcadium
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 9, 2006
Rick Rubin produced this double-disc, 28-song set for the veteran Los Angeles rock outfit.
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Old Ramon
by Red House Painters
April 10, 2001
Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.
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Fine Fascination
by Red Light Company
March 2, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based band was produced by Adrian Bushby.
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Reefer [EP]
by Reefer
October 14, 2008
Songwriter Nick Thorburn and producer Daddy Kev's first release together was recorded in Maui.
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Far
by Regina Spektor
June 23, 2009
The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
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My Conscience And I
by Remi Nicole
December 3, 2007
The London-based pop singer's debut album.
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The Instigator
by Rhett Miller
September 24, 2002
This solo set by the frontman of the (still intact) Old 97s was produced by Jon Brion, and ventures away from the alt-country sound of that group's work.
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Rhett Miller
by Rhett Miller
June 9, 2009
The fourth solo album for the Old 97s singer was produced by Salim Nourallah and features Jon Brion, The Apples In Stereo's John Dufilho, and Billy Harvey.
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Alone With Everybody
by Richard Ashcroft
June 27, 2000
The debut solo release from The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft.
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Human Conditions
by Richard Ashcroft
February 25, 2003
This is the second solo outing for the former Verve frontman.
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Keys To The World
by Richard Ashcroft
March 21, 2006
This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.
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Richard Butler
by Richard Butler
April 18, 2006
This is the first solo release for the leader of The Psychedelic Furs (and, for those with a really good memory, Love Spit Love).
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Truelove's Gutter
by Richard Hawley
September 22, 2009
The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England.
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Under Stellar Stream
by Richard Youngs
October 20, 2009
The British artist latest solo album features songs about homelife and fatherhood.
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Alone II: The Home Recordings
by Rivers Cuomo
November 25, 2008
The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.
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Something To Be
by Rob Thomas
April 19, 2005
The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.
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Cradlesong
by Rob Thomas
June 30, 2009
The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic.
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Imperial
by Robin Guthrie
May 6, 2003
'Imperial' marks the first-ever solo release for the Cocteau Twins' guitarist (who also runs record label Bella Union, works as a record producer, and is one-half of the band Violet Indiana). This ten-track instrumental disc sounds a lot like his work with that earlier band.
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Ole! Tarantula
by Robyn Hitchcock
October 3, 2006
The veteran musician is backed by REM and/or Minus 5 members Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, and Bill Rieflin (together, the Venus 3) on his first release since 2004's 'Spooked.'
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Propellor Time
by Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3
April 6, 2010
The third album credited with The Venus 3 was originally recorded in 2006 and features contributions from such artists as Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, The Smiths' Johnny Marr, and Nick Lowe.
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Group Sounds
by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
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Sex And Gasoline
by Rodney Crowell
September 2, 2008
The fourth album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Joe Henry.
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True Love Cast Out All Evil
by Roky Erickson With Okkervil River
April 20, 2010
The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.
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Cobblestone Runway
by Ron Sexsmith
October 8, 2002
The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.
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Exit Strategy Of The Soul
by Ron Sexsmith
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Martin Terefe.
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Rooney
by Rooney
May 20, 2003
This is the debut LP for the Weezer-esque Los Angeles band led by Robert Carmine (otherwise known as the younger brother of actor/Phantom Planet bandmember Jason Schwartzman).
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Poses
by Rufus Wainwright
June 5, 2001
The follow-up to his 1998 self-titled debut (which gained the Canadian singer-songwriter "Best New Artist" honors from Rolling Stone), 'Poses' contains 12 new tracks from sessions with five different producers. He also has songs on the soundtracks for "Shrek" and "Moulin Rouge."
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Gold
by Ryan Adams
September 25, 2001
'Gold' is the second solo release for former Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams, and garnered a good deal of attention for the singer-songwriter in 2001.
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Cardinology
by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
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Sound of Water
by Saint Etienne
June 6, 2000
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Interlude
by Saint Etienne
March 20, 2001
A collection of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks recorded during the 'Sound of Water' sessions, with material frequently as strong as that on the previous LP. The CD includes two bonus tracks: remixes of "Boy Is Crying" and "Lose That Girl."
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Finisterre
by Saint Etienne
October 22, 2002
Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs build on the sparse, cool electronica sound of their last album, 'The Sound of Water,' with this latest release. Doves guitarist Jez Williams makes a guest appearance.
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Survival Of The Sickest
by Saliva
August 17, 2004
The Memphis-based band continues to move away from their early rap-metal sound, instead adding Southern rock into the mix on this fourth album.
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Fan Dance
by Sam Phillips
July 31, 2001
This is Sam Phillips' first new album in five years, following 1996's poorly-received 'Omnipop.' Phillips' husband, T-Bone Burnett, produces.
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Kelly's Locker [EP]
by Sarah Cracknell
September 12, 2000
An eight-track solo compilation from Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell.
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Ultra Payloaded
by Satellite Party
May 29, 2007
The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.
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In Reverie
by Saves the Day
September 16, 2003
Less punk, more pop is the motto for the fourth album by the New Jersey emo band led by singer-songwriter Chris Conley.
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Sound The Alarm
by Saves the Day
April 11, 2006
The New Jersey emo-punk band's first album in three years marks a return to indie label Vagrant after a brief stint on a major label.
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Under The Boards
by Saves the Day
October 30, 2007
The rock band latest album is the second in a planned triology.
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Scars On Broadway
by Scars on Broadway
July 29, 2008
The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
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Happy In Galoshes
by Scott Weiland
November 25, 2008
The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.
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The Calcination Of Scout Niblett
by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
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White Bread Black Beer
by Scritti Politti
July 25, 2006
Not-so-prolific Welsh singer-songwriter Green Gartside returns with his first Scritti Politti album in seven years.
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White Water, White Bloom
by Sea Wolf
September 22, 2009
The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis.
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Secret Machines
by Secret Machines
October 14, 2008
The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.
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Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces
by Seether
October 23, 2007
Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan.
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All About Chemistry
by Semisonic
March 13, 2001
The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.
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Living Outside
by Sense Field
July 22, 2003
Producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair) helms this latest release for the emo-rockers, which includes a cover of The Cure's "A Letter to Elise."
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Elect The Dead
by Serj Tankian
October 23, 2007
The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.
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Amateur Night In The Big Top
by Shaun William Ryder
September 2, 2003
'Amateur Night' marks the first solo release for the former frontman of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder co-produced.
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This Is Forever
by She Wants Revenge
October 9, 2007
The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.
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Tears, Lies, And Alibis
by Shelby Lynne
April 20, 2010
This is the first album on the Virginia-born singer-songwriter’s own label, Everso Records.
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Season Of Poison
by Shiny Toy Guns
November 4, 2008
The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow.
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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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Diorama
by Silverchair
August 27, 2002
The former Australian teen grunge stars (whose 1995 debut was released when they were just 15) are still together, and this album marks their fourth release, highlighted by a more mature, refined sound.
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Young Modern
by Silverchair
July 24, 2007
The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests.
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Out Into The Snow
by Simon Joyner
September 15, 2009
The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat."
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Graffiti Soul
by Simple Minds
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Scottish band is its first in four years.
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Still Not Getting Any
by Simple Plan
October 26, 2004
Bob Rock (Metallica) produced this sophomore album for the Montreal-based pop-punk band.
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Faith and Courage
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 13, 2000
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Sean-Nós Nua
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 8, 2002
The mercurial singer-songwriter returns with an album of interpretations of 13 traditional Irish songs.
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Collaborations
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 21, 2005
'Collaborations' culls tracks from throughout the singer's career, finding her partnering with artists such as Massive Attack, Peter Gabriel, Bono, Moby and more.
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Throw Down Your Arms
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 4, 2005
O'Connor's first studio album since "retiring" from the music business consists of covers of a dozen reggae classics, including songs by Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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Theology
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 26, 2007
This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.
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The Joy of Sing-Sing
by Sing-Sing
September 3, 2002
This is the debut full-length release for the retro-pop band (think Cardigans or St. Etienne) founded by Lush guitarist/vocalist Emma Anderson and vocalist Lisa O'Neill. Many of the band's earlier singles appear here (in reworked versions), along with new material, all produced by Mark Van Hoen (Locust).
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Little Pop Rock
by Sister Vanilla
April 3, 2007
If it sounds like The Jesus And Mary Chain fronted by a woman, well, that's precisely because it is. JAMC's Jim and William Reid join sister Linda (as well as Freeheat's Ben Lurie) for this first Sister Vanilla album, which has been in the works for a decade.
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Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away
by Slaid Cleaves
April 21, 2009
The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years.
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All Hands On The Bad One
by Sleater-Kinney
May 2, 2000
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Fever
by Sleepy Sun
June 1, 2010
Sleepy Sun, the California rock band who most recently guested on UNKLE's Where Did The Night Fall, releases the follow-up to its 2009 debut.
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Iowa
by Slipknot
August 28, 2001
Produced by Ross Robinson, 'Iowa' is the metal band's third album.
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Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses)
by Slipknot
May 25, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this third LP for the popular mask-wearing Des Moines-based metal outfit, who are set to headline Ozzfest this summer.
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All Hope Is Gone
by Slipknot
August 26, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced with Dave Fortman.
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Parallel Play
by Sloan
June 10, 2008
This is the latest album for the Canadian rock-pop quartet.
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Try Not To Freak Out
by Sløtface
September 15, 2017
The debut full-length release for the Norwegian pop-punk band led by Haley Shea was produced by Dan Austin.
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Smash Mouth
by Smash Mouth
November 27, 2001
This self-titled effort is the California band's third album.
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Get The Picture
by Smash Mouth
August 5, 2003
The fourth album for the Bay Area band finds them once again in light, summertime pop mode.
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