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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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Myth Takes
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
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Strange Weather, Isn't It?
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
August 24, 2010
Following the influence of artists such as Iggy Pop and David Bowie, !!! went to Berlin to produce their texturally full-bodied--pop yet still heavily brooding--new album.
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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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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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This Is Alphabeat
by Alphabeat
June 2, 2008
The Danish six-piece pop group releases its debut album.
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The Beat Is...
by Alphabeat
March 1, 2010
The Danish group returns with its second album on new label Polydor.
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Supermodified
by Amon Tobin
May 16, 2000
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Heavy Rotation
by Anastacia
October 27, 2008
The fourth album for the American singer features songs written by Ne-Yo, Rodney Jerkins and Guy Chambers.
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Convenanza
by Andrew Weatherall
February 26, 2016
The first solo release for the British electronic producer since 2009 was co-written with the Sabrettes’ Nina Walsh.
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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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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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Killing Puritans
by Armand Van Helden
June 6, 2000
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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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Higher Than The Eiffel
by Audio Bullys
May 18, 2010
After scrapping some previous tracks, the electronic duo sat down and finished fourteen fresh tracks in six months for the band's first release in five years.
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Animal
by Autokratz
March 30, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the British duo who have remixed songs for Fischerspooner, La Roux, and Underworld.
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Movement In Still Life
by B.T.
June 6, 2000
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This Is Us
by Backstreet Boys
October 6, 2009
The Backstreet Boys second album without Kevin Richardson reunites them with producer Max Martin.
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Mar Dulce
by Bajofondo
July 15, 2008
The band from Argentina and Uruguay releases its latest album which features guest artists such as Nelly Furtado and Elvis Costello.
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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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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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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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Scars
by Basement Jaxx
September 22, 2009
The fifth studio album for the electronic duo features such guest singers as Kelis, Santigold, Sam Sparro, Yo! Majesty!, and Yoko Ono.
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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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Level II
by Blackstreet
March 11, 2003
The newly-reformed Teddy Riley creation returns with its fourth album.
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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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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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Talk To La Bomb
by Brazilian Girls
September 12, 2006
This is the second album for the eclectic, multi-lingual New York band that, despite its name, is largely male and definitely not Brazilian.
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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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Blackout
by Britney Spears
October 30, 2007
Britney newest release includes tracks written by T-Pain and Pharrell Williams.
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Circus
by Britney Spears
December 2, 2008
Britney tries for another comeback with her sixth album, which features 'Womanizer,' her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since '...Baby One More Time.'
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I Created Disco
by Calvin Harris
September 4, 2007
The debut album for the Scottish-born musician, who most recently worked on Kylie Minogue's comeback album.
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Ready For The Weekend
by Calvin Harris
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Scottish DJ/producer.
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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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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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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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Hot Mess
by Cobra Starship
August 11, 2009
The third album for the rock band features Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester on one track.
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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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Crystal Castles [2010]
by Crystal Castles
June 8, 2010
The second self-titled album for the Canadian duo was recorded in a variety of places, including a garage in Detroit, a church in Iceland, a cabin in Canada, and a real music studio in London.
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In Ghost Colours
by Cut Copy
April 8, 2008
The Australian group's sophomore album hit number one on the Australian charts when released in their home country.
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Bring Ya To The Brink
by Cyndi Lauper
May 27, 2008
The eighth studio album sees the '80s star returns with new dance music.
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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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Alive 2007
by Daft Punk
December 4, 2007
The second live album for the duo features the June 14th, 2007 concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.
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One Love
by David Guetta
August 25, 2009
The fourth album for the French producer/DJ features such guests as Kelly Rowland, Akon, will.i.am, Ne-Yo, and Estelle.
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Acolyte
by Delphic
June 29, 2010
The British trio from Manchester releases their debut album of dance rock.
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Tongue N' Cheek
by Dizzee Rascal
September 21, 2009
The latest album for the British grime artist features Armand Van Helden, Calvin Harris, Chrome, Shy FX, and Tiesto.
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Sold Out
by DJ Paypal
November 13, 2015
The debut mini-album for the North Carolina producer features guest appearances from DJ Earl, DJ Taye, Feloneezy, Jackie Dagger, Keiska, Nangdo and Tielsie.
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Galore
by Dragonette
November 4, 2008
The dance group, comprising three Canadians and a Brit, releases its debut album stateside.
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HONESTLY, NEVERMIND
by Drake
June 17, 2022
The seventh studio album from Drake is a surprise release and features a guest appearance by 21 Savage.
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Senor Smoke
by Electric Six
February 7, 2006
The Detroit band returns with a second album.
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Flashy
by Electric Six
October 21, 2008
The fifth album for the Detroit rock band features a reference to its 2003 hit 'Gay Bar.'
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Kill
by Electric Six
October 20, 2009
This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.
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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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Keep On Moving
by ESG
July 4, 2006
The veteran South Bronx, New York no-wave outfit returns after a four-year recording hiatus, with a multi-generational lineup that includes the daughters of some of the original members.
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Wikked Lil' Grrrls
by Esthero
June 28, 2005
Andre 3000, Sean Lennon and Cee Lo guest on the first album in seven years for Canadian singer Jen-Bea Englishman.
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Night Music
by Etienne Jaumet
November 3, 2009
The debut solo album for the member of the French duo Zombie Zombie was produced by Carl Craig.
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We Are Proud Of Our Choices
by Ewan Pearson
February 16, 2010
This is the third mix album for the British DJ/producer, who has also remixed tracks for such artists as The Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp, and Ladytron.
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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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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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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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hej!
by Felicita
August 3, 2018
The full-length debut studio release for the London-based producer features a guest appearance from Chairlift's Caroline Polachek.
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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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#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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The Singles
by Free Blood
November 11, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York, band releases its first full-length album of singles, B-sides, and remixes.
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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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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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Relayted
by Gayngs
May 11, 2010
The debut album for the indie supergroup led by Ryan Olson features musicians from such Minneapolis-area bands as Solid Gold, Megafaun, Rhymesayers, and Bon Iver.
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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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Hurricane
by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
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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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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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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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Black Light
by Groove Armada
March 2, 2010
The British duo returns with its latest album of electronic music featuring such guest singers as Bryan Ferry, Nick Littlemore, and Will Young.
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24/7
by Gus Gus
September 15, 2009
The Icelandic group's latest album consists of six tracks spanning over 50 minutes.
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The Sweet Escape
by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
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Hercules And Love Affair
by Hercules & Love Affair
June 24, 2008
The debut album for the electronic group from New York.
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Omnion
by Hercules & Love Affair
September 1, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the Andy Butler dance project features guest appearances from Faris Badwan, SÃsý Ey, Gustaph, Mashrou' Leila, Rouge Mary, and Sharon Van Etten.
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Dignity
by Hilary Duff
April 3, 2007
This is the third album for the actress/pop star.
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Lantern
by Hudson Mohawke
June 16, 2015
The second full-length release for the Scottish electronic producer features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Antony, Devaeux, Irfane, Miguel, and Ruckazoid.
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Welcome
by James Pants
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Spokane, Washington, artist discovered by Peanut Butter Wolf.
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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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Dynamite
by Jamiroquai
September 20, 2005
The U.K. pop-funk outfit led by Jay Kay returns with a sixth album.
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20 Y.O.
by Janet Jackson
September 26, 2006
Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.
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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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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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Jessie James
by Jessie James
August 11, 2009
The debut album for the Georgia-based singer features songs written by American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi.
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Milky Ways
by Joakim
September 15, 2009
This is the third album for the French group led by Joakim Bouaziz.
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Jonas Reinhardt
by Jonas Reinhardt
November 11, 2008
The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines.
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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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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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Hey Hey My My Yo Yo
by Junior Senior
August 14, 2007
The Danish duo return with their second album.
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Cross
by Justice
July 10, 2007
The French dance duo known for remixing songs from the likes of Franz Ferdinand emerge with their debut album.
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Standing On Top Of Utopia
by Kasper Bjorke
March 16, 2010
The latest release for the award-winning Danish music producer is only his second full-length album.
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Animal
by Ke$ha
January 5, 2010
The debut album for the singer who appeared on the Flo Rida single "Right Round."
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Ultraviolet
by Kid Sister
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the rap artist features guest appearances by David Banner, Estelle, Kanye West and Too Short. It was originally scheduled to be released as "Dream Date" in 2008.
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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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Atlas
by Kinky
December 2, 2003
The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.
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Myths Of The Near Future
by Klaxons
March 27, 2007
'Myths' marks the debut for the fun-loving dance-rock (or as the band themselves call it, "new rave") four-piece from Brighton, England.
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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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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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