Album Releases by Genre
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Let Me Introduce My Friends
by I'm from Barcelona
March 20, 2007
Actually, they're from Sweden. Numbering a Polyphonic Spree-esque 29 members, the Emanuel Lundgren-led collective made their full-length debut in 2006 with the unusually chipper 'Friends,' which hit the States in early 2007.
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Tales Told
by Ian Broudie
October 11, 2004
This is the solo debut for the former leader of the Lightning Seeds and producer of such bands as Echo & The Bunnymen. Members of The Coral and The Zutons guest.
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Heart Like A River
by Ida
February 22, 2005
The New York indie-folk band's seventh album (their first in four years) is co-produced by Warren Defever (His Name Is Alive).
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Life Processes
by iForward, Russia!
July 22, 2008
The sophomore release for the band from Leeds was produced by Matt Bayles.
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Chat & Business
by Ikara Colt
November 12, 2002
Another member of the new generation of neo-art-punkers (think Interpol or Liars, perhaps), this Los Angeles-based British four-piece makes its debut with 'Chat & Business,' which comes with a complimentary set of stickers with which to decorate the album cover.
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Modern Apprentice
by Ikara Colt
June 7, 2004
The London art rockers have changed their lineup for this sophomore release, dropping bassist Jon Ball for Tracy Bellaries. Alex Newport (At The Drive In, Icarus Line) produces.
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Imaad Wasif
by Imaad Wasif
April 11, 2006
Guitarist Wasif, who has performed with alaska!, Folk Implosion and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, makes his solo debut.
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The Voidist
by Imaad Wasif
October 13, 2009
The latest album for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's touring guitarist features guest appearances by the Melvins' Dale Crover and Red Sparowes' Greg Burns.
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High On Jackson Hill
by Immaculate Machine
April 28, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian indie-rock band was recorded in Brooke Gallupe's parent's house.
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The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band
by Imperial Teen
August 21, 2007
After a five-year hiatus, the San Francisco band returns with their fourth album.
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All Rise
by Inara George
January 25, 2005
Michael Andrews (composer of the score for 'Donnie Darko') produced this debut disc for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George.
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Be OK
by Ingrid Michaelson
October 14, 2008
Ingrid Michaelson's latest release includes previously unreleased songs, demos, covers, and live recordings, and a portion of the album's sales go to Stand Up to Cancer.
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Turn On The Bright Lights
by Interpol
August 20, 2002
You won't read very many reviews of this New York band without seeing the words Joy Division pop up, and although there are some similarities, Interpol has something new to offer as well. This debut LP includes the tracks "PDA" and "NYC" from the group's well-received first single for Matador.
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Antics
by Interpol
September 28, 2004
The New York-based foursome of Paul Banks, Carlos D., Sam Fogarino and Daniel Kessler took indie rockers worldwide by storm (and made Matador a lot of money) with 2002's 'Turn On The Bright Lights,' which introduced their neck-stabbing guitar-rock mix of Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths, and all of your other favorite 80s bands. That captivating sound returns on this sophomore release, which features many of the new tracks ("Narc," "Length Of Love," etc.) which first debuted live during their relentless touring over the past two years.
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Our Love To Admire
by Interpol
July 10, 2007
Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.
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Dissolver
by Iran
February 17, 2009
TV On The Radio's Kyp Malone returns to his other band, Iran, to release its third album.
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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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Our Endless Numbered Days
by Iron & Wine
March 23, 2004
Miami, Fla. singer-songwriter Sam Beam (who moonlights as a cinematography professor) returns with his second album, recorded with Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Red Red Meat) at the helm.
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Woman King [EP]
by Iron & Wine
February 22, 2005
Sam Beam's latest release is a 6-track EP recorded with Brian Deck.
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The Shepherd's Dog
by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
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Around The Well
by Iron & Wine
May 19, 2009
This double CD set contains unreleased and rare tracks from singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.
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In The Reins [EP]
by Iron & Wine + Calexico
September 13, 2005
This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.
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Death In The Garden, Blood On The Flowers
by Irving
April 4, 2006
This is the second LP for the five-piece California indie pop band.
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Return To The Sea
by Islands
April 4, 2006
The debut disc for the new band from former Unicorns members Nick Diamonds and J'aime Tambeur includes appearances from members of Royal City, Wolf Parade and Arcade Fire.
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Arm's Way
by Islands
May 20, 2008
The sophomore album for the Montreal-based indie group is its first on the Anti- label.
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Vapours
by Islands
September 22, 2009
The third album features the return of founding member, Jamie Thompson.
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Amorino
by Isobel Campbell
October 7, 2003
This is the debut solo release from the former Belle and Sebastian / Gentle Waves vocalist and cellist.
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Milk White Sheets
by Isobel Campbell
November 7, 2006
James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) guests on the former Belle & Sebastian singer's second solo outing, which finds her reworking traditional British folk songs.
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Ballad Of The Broken Seas
by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
March 7, 2006
Think Nancy Sinatra-Lee Hazlewood, and you won't be too far off the concept of this album-length pairing of former Belle & Sebastian vocalist Campbell and former Screaming Trees leader (and Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator) Lanegan.
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Sunday At Devil Dirt
by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
November 18, 2008
This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.
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Inside Your Guitar
by It Hugs Back
April 7, 2009
The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.
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Long Distance
by Ivy
July 10, 2001
This is the third album from the New York-based trio, led by French singer Dominique Durand and it finds the group adding a bit of trip-hop into the mix. The album includes a cover of the Blow Monekys' "Digging Your Scene."
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In The Clear
by Ivy
March 1, 2005
The trio (which includes Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) return with their first new album in four years, produced by Steve Osborne.
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Vacilando Territory Blues
by J Tillman
January 27, 2009
Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.
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Year In The Kingdom
by J Tillman
September 8, 2009
The sixth solo album for the Fleet Foxes member is his second album for the year.
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More Light
by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 24, 2000
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Free So Free
by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 8, 2002
Although the album cover may say it's by J. Mascis & The Fog, there's not much left of The Fog other than J. himself on this 10 track effort.
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Matinee
by Jack Peñate
January 22, 2008
The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.
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Freedomland [Live]
by Jackie-O Motherfucker
September 16, 2008
Portland, Oregon-based Jackie-O Motherfucker releases an album of songs recorded live.
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One Armed Bandit
by Jaga Jazzist
February 23, 2010
The Norwegian group led by Lars Horntveth continues its jazz fusion of music styles on its latest album.
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Take Me To The Sea
by Jaguar Love
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the indie-rock band that features ex-members of the Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves.
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Hologram Jams
by Jaguar Love
March 2, 2010
The second album produced by John Goodmanson for Jaguar Love finds the band now just a duo comporised of ex-Blood Brothers/Pretty Girls Make Graves band members Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato after J. Clark left the band in 2009.
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Compass
by Jamie Lidell
May 18, 2010
The fifth album for the British singer was produced by Beck and features a guest appearance by Chris Taylor of the band Grizzly Bear.
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Kings & Queens
by Jamie T
October 6, 2009
The London-based artist releases his follow-up to his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album.
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The Sleepy Strange
by Japancakes
February 13, 2001
The Athens, GA indie experimentalists follow their 1999 debut album with a new 7-track album.
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Post-Nothing
by Japandroids
August 4, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the indie-rock duo from Vancouver, Canada.
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Japanese Motors
by Japanese Motors
October 7, 2008
The debut album from the Orange County quartet led by professional surfer Alex Knost.
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Further Complications
by Jarvis Cocker
May 19, 2009
The second solo album for the Pulp frontman was produced by Steve Albini.
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Idols Of Exile
by Jason Collett
February 7, 2006
Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew.
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Here's To Being Here
by Jason Collett
February 5, 2008
The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman.
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Rat A Tat Tat
by Jason Collett
March 9, 2010
Broken Social Scene's Jason Collett releases his fifth solo album produced by Zues band members Carlin Nicholson and Michael O'Brien.
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At Sixes And Sevens
by Jason Loewenstein
July 9, 2002
This is the debut solo release for former Sebadoh drummer/songwriter Jason Loewenstein. On these 14 tracks, J.Loew handles all instruments and songwriting duties himself.
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Yours Truly, The Commuter
by Jason Lytle
May 19, 2009
The ex-Grandaddy singer releases his debut solo album.
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Pyramid Electric Co.
by Jason Molina
January 20, 2004
The Songs: Ohia leader offers seven new tracks on this completely solo release, the first he has recorded under his own name. It is the result of a single session in Omaha with engineer Mike Mogis (who worked with Molia on the 'Ghost Tropic' album).
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Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go
by Jason Molina
August 22, 2006
One of six (!) new albums recently recorded by the Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. frontman, the mostly-acoustic 'Let Me Go' is a vinyl-only release (that conveniently comes with a full CD version of the album).
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No Mas
by Javelin
April 6, 2010
After receiving a good reception from the demo release, "Jamz n Jemz," the duo from Providence, Rhode Island, releases its full-length debut on Luaka Bop.
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Terroir Blues
by Jay Farrar
June 24, 2003
This is the second solo LP from the co-founder of such legendary alt-country bands as Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt.
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Stone, Steel & Bright Lights
by Jay Farrar
June 8, 2004
This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).
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Watch Me Fall
by Jay Reatard
August 18, 2009
The Tennessee-born artist releases his latest solo album on the Matador label.
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Soft Money
by Jel
February 28, 2006
A member of Subtle, Themselves and 13 & God, Jel (aka Jeffery James Logan) makes his true solo LP deubt with this 12-track effort. Ms John Soda's Stefanie Bohm, Fog's Andrew Broder, and cLOUDDEAD's Odd Nosdam are among the guests.
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Break It Up
by Jemina Pearl
October 6, 2009
Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Pearl releases her debut solo album.
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Spring Tides
by Jeniferever
April 14, 2009
This is the Swedish indie rock quartet's second full-length album.
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Valende
by Jennifer Gentle
January 25, 2005
'Valende' is the third album overall and American debut for the Italian psychedelic rock band Jennifer Gentle. (Note that there is nobody in the band actually named Jennifer, and we are unsure about exactly how gentle they are.)
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Here With Me
by Jennifer O'Connor
August 19, 2008
The latest album for the Brooklyn, New York singer was produced by John Agnello.
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Acid Tongue
by Jenny Lewis
September 23, 2008
The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.
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Rabbit Fur Coat
by Jenny Lewis With The Watson Twins
January 24, 2006
This is the solo debut for former child star, Rilo Kiley frontwoman and occasional Postal Service vocalist Jenny Lewis. Contributors include Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and singer-songwriter M. Ward.
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Oh You're So Silent Jens
by Jens Lekman
November 22, 2005
This CD collects tracks from the Swedish artist's most recent EPs and singles.
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Night Falls Over Kortedala
by Jens Lekman
October 9, 2007
The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
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World Waits
by Jeremy Enigk
October 17, 2006
'World' is the first solo album in a decade for the Sunny Day Real Estate and Fire Theft frontman.
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Slow Dance
by Jeremy Jay
March 24, 2009
The singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and Paris, France, releases his latest full-length album.
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The Heat
by Jesse Malin
June 29, 2004
This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.
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Glitter In The Gutter
by Jesse Malin
March 20, 2007
Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.
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Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul
by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
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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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Tower Of Love
by Jim Noir
August 8, 2006
This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.
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Jim Noir
by Jim Noir
April 8, 2008
The Manchester, England, native wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed his sophomore album.
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Insignificance
by Jim O'Rourke
November 20, 2001
The Chicago-based avant-garde musician (best known for his work in Gastr Del Sol) offers up seven new tracks in his follow-up to 1999's 'Eureka.' Wilco's Jeff Tweedy adds guitar.
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The Visitor
by Jim O'Rourke
September 8, 2009
The instrumental album is the first major release in over eight years for the Japan-based artist.
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Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See
by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
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jj n 2
by jj
July 1, 2009
The mysterious Swedish band releases it debut full-length album.
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jj no 3
by jj
March 9, 2010
Until jj signed with Secretly Canadian to release its second full-length album, the identity of the Swedish duo was unknown to the industry at large.
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To Survive
by Joan as Police Woman
June 10, 2008
The sophomore album for Joan Wasser features Rufus Wainwright as a guest vocalist on one track.
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So Much Staying Alive & Lovelessness
by Joan of Arc
February 4, 2003
Mixing post-rock and emo with punk edigness and experimentalism, Chicago's Joan of Arc features members of the Owls and Cap'n Jazz, including Owls vocalist Tim Kinsella. On this fourth album, they are also joined by members of Califone, Isotope 217, and Ugly Casanova, among others.
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In Rape Fantasy And Terror Sex We Trust
by Joan of Arc
May 27, 2003
The hard-to-like band's second album of early 2003 was recorded during the same sessions that gave rise to 'So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness.'
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Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain...
by Joan of Arc
August 24, 2004
No, it's not a Jeopardy answer meriting the response "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?" but rather the latest noise-fest from Tim Kinsella & co.
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Boo! Human
by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
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Flowers
by Joan of Arc
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Chicago band led by Tim Kinsella.
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Ys
by Joanna Newsom
November 14, 2006
Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.
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Black Acetate
by John Cale
October 18, 2005
A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.
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Dim Stars, Bright Sky
by John Doe
September 10, 2002
Founding member of Los Angeles punkers X and occasional actor John Doe returns with his fourth solo album, this one produced by Joe Henry with guest appearances from Rhett Miller (Old 97s), Aimee Mann, Jakob Dylan and Jane Wiedlin.
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Forever Hasn't Happened Yet
by John Doe
March 22, 2005
The X frontman's fifth solo disc features guests Neko Case, Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Alvin and Kristin Hersh.
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The Will To Death
by John Frusciante
June 22, 2004
The stripped-down 'The Will To Death' is not just the second solo disc in 2004 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, but marks the first of a whopping six planned albums for Record Collection this year.
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The Empyrean
by John Frusciante
January 27, 2009
The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.
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How Animals Move
by John Parish
September 10, 2002
Known mainly for his work with PJ Harvey (most notably, 'To Bring You My Love' and 'Dance Hall At Louse Point'), producer/musician John Parish has previously released just one solo record under his own name. On this mostly instrumental record, he is supplemented by numerous guests, including Harvey and Portishead's Adrian Utley.
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Once Upon A Little Time
by John Parish
September 13, 2005
Members of Portishead and The Bad Seeds guest on the multi-instrumentalist's third solo outing.
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Cellar Door
by John Vanderslice
January 20, 2004
Popular San Francisco-based indie producer and former MK Ultra frontman John Vanderslice returns with his fourth solo album.
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Pixel Revolt
by John Vanderslice
August 23, 2005
Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.
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Emerald City
by John Vanderslice
July 24, 2007
The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again.
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Romanian Names
by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
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Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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