Album Releases by Genre
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1.
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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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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X
by Kylie Minogue
April 1, 2008
Kylie returns after her battle with breast cancer with her latest album.
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The Fame Monster
by Lady Gaga
November 23, 2009
The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame.
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Confessions On A Dance Floor
by Madonna
November 15, 2005
Stuart Price co-produced the 47-year-old Anglophile's latest dance-oriented effort.
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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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Furious Angels
by Rob Dougan
June 3, 2003
Best known for his 1995 single "Clubbed To Death" (which itself is best known as the background music for numerous commercials and a little film called "The Matrix"), producer Rob Dougan finally arrives with his full-length debut, which features that hit as well as newer, more orchestral-leaning electronic tracks.
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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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9.
Since I Left You
by The Avalanches
November 6, 2001
This sample-driven Austrialian dance outfit scored a hit in its homeland with this, its debut full-length release (following three EP releases since 1997). The UK music press created a publicity avalanche for the band in the Spring of 2001, as the album picked up strong reviews (quotes from some appear below) and was featured in numerous articles. Packed with over 600 samples of recordings dating from the 1950's to the present (each one credited in the liner notes!) as well as original instrumentation, 'Since I Left You' is a varied and unique record.
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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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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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12.
Ultra Sex
by Mount Sims
September 3, 2002
This Los Angeles-based electroclash outfit is the brainchild of Matt Sims, who comes a close second to Beck in terms of pulling off a quality Prince imitation on this, his debut full-length.
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Celebration
by Madonna
September 29, 2009
The last album from Madonna on the Warner Brothers label is a compilation of her greatest hits plus two new tracks.
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14.
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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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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16.
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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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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Tweekend
by The Crystal Method
July 31, 2001
This long-awaited follow-up to the Los Angeles alternative-electronica band's 1997 debut, 'Vegas,' features guest appearances from members of Rage Against The Machine and Stone Temple Pilots as well as Jon Brion.
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Body Talk Pt 1
by Robyn
June 15, 2010
The latest album for the Swedish pop artist Robyn has been said to be part of a trilogy of albums to be released this year.
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20.
Moderat
by Moderat
April 28, 2009
Modeselektor and Apparat team up to release their first full-lenth album together.
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21.
Seek Magic
by Memory Tapes
November 9, 2009
This is the debut album for Dayve Hawk as Memory Tapes.
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22.
Everything, Everything
by Underworld
September 12, 2000
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23.
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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24.
Hurricane
by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
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25.
The Mirror Conspiracy
by Thievery Corporation
August 22, 2000
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26.
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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27.
Global
by Paul van Dyk
February 11, 2003
This greatest hits/mix disc by the German DJ/producer includes two previously unreleased tracks. The accompanying DVD, culled from over 40 hours of footage, is part travelogue and part behind-the-scenes documentary of Van Dyk in action.
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28.
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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29.
American Life
by Madonna
April 22, 2003
Madonna's second collaboration with French electronic producer Mirwais includes the lead single title track as well as her recent James Bond theme, "Die Another Day."
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30.
Brotherhood
by The Chemical Brothers
September 2, 2008
The second compilation album for the electronic duo includes a new track, 'Keep My Composure' which features Spank Rock.
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31.
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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32.
Pieces In A Modern Style
by William Orbit
February 22, 2000
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33.
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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34.
The Fame
by Lady Gaga
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the songwriter includes songs written and produced by RedOne and Space Cowboy.
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35.
Blackout
by Britney Spears
October 30, 2007
Britney newest release includes tracks written by T-Pain and Pharrell Williams.
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Fundamental
by Pet Shop Boys
June 27, 2006
Trevor Horn produced the duo's first album in four years, hailed by some critics as a return to their peak 1980's form.
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Yes
by Pet Shop Boys
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the dance music duo was produced with Xenomania.
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38.
Senor Smoke
by Electric Six
February 7, 2006
The Detroit band returns with a second album.
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39.
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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Ay Ay Ay
by Matias Aguayo
October 27, 2009
The Chilean-born artist now based in Paris and Buenos Aires releases his second solo album.
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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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42.
Come With Us
by The Chemical Brothers
January 29, 2002
The fourth full-length for production duo Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons features the singles "Star Guitar" and "It Began In Afrika." Guest vocalists include long-time Chemical Brothers staple Beth Orton and Richard Ashcroft.
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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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44.
Supermodified
by Amon Tobin
May 16, 2000
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45.
#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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46.
Rules
by The Whitest Boy Alive
March 31, 2009
The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.
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47.
Kill
by Electric Six
October 20, 2009
This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.
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48.
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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S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D.
by Out Hud
November 19, 2002
Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, this now New York-based instrumental outfit (which shares some members with the band !!!) has previously drawn a bit of acclaim for their vinyl-only releases. This six-track effort represents their first CD release, which showcases their dancier, dubbier, funkier brand of post-rock.
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50.
Funhouse
by P!nk
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the pop artist features tracks produced by Max Martin and Butch Walker.
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51.
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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52.
Dignity
by Hilary Duff
April 3, 2007
This is the third album for the actress/pop star.
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53.
Robyn
by Robyn
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Swedish singer was released in 2005 in her native Sweden.
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54.
Under Construction
by Missy Elliott
November 12, 2002
Missy Elliott reunites once again with super-producer Timbaland on this, her fourth studio album. The lead single is "Work It," a huge success even before the album's release. Guests on the disc include Jay-Z, Ludacris, Beyonce Knowles, TLC and Method Man.
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55.
Myth Takes
by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
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56.
Flashmob
by Vitalic
November 3, 2009
This is the second full-length studio album for the French-born electronic artist.
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57.
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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58.
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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59.
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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60.
Santogold
by Santogold
April 29, 2008
The debut full-length album for the alternative rock artist has Spank Rock and Trouble Andrew as featured guests.
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61.
Ta-Dah
by Scissor Sisters
September 26, 2006
The surprisingly successful party band's second album includes a track co-written with Elton John.
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62.
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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63.
Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do
by Major Lazer
June 16, 2009
Switch and Diplo team up to release their first album as Major Lazer.
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64.
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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65.
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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66.
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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67.
Dangerous And Moving
by T.A.T.U
October 11, 2005
Three years after their sensational debut (and we don't use that adjective in the way that means "outstanding"), it turns out that they aren't schoolgirls, and they aren't lesbians. But what the Russian duo does have on this second album is Sting. Now that's edgy!
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68.
Miike Snow
by Miike Snow
June 9, 2009
Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.
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69.
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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70.
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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71.
Two
by Utah Saints
July 31, 2001
This is the sophomore effort for British duo, following their eponymous debut... in 1992. This time out, they utilize samples from artists as diverse as Iggy Pop, Michael Stipe, Metallica, Chrissie Hynde, and Chuck D.
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72.
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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73.
Overpowered
by RóisÃn Murphy
October 15, 2007
The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album.
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74.
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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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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76.
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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77.
Machine Dreams
by Little Dragon
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for the Swedish electronic quartet.
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78.
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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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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80.
lemonjelly.ky
by Lemon Jelly
April 10, 2001
This CD collects the first three 10-inch EPs from the British electronica duo, whose Fred Deakin also designs the band's album covers.
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81.
Production
by Mirwais
February 27, 2001
'Production' is a solo album from the French producer best known for his work with Madonna (who returns the favor by adding vocals to one track here).
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82.
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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83.
Hands
by Little Boots
March 2, 2010
The debut album for the singer-songwriter was produced with Greg Kurstin and Joe Goddard.
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84.
Temporary Pleasure
by Simian Mobile Disco
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the electronic duo includes The Gossip's Beth Ditto, Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor, Super Furry Animals/Neon Neon's Gruff Rhys, Yeasayer's Chris Keating, Telepath, and Jamie Lidell as guest singers.
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85.
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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86.
Communicate
by Sasha & John Digweed
May 23, 2000
The trance DJ duo return with a two-disc mix set.
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87.
The Phenomenal Handclap Band
by The Phenomenal Handclap Band
June 23, 2009
The debut album for the New York group started by Daniel Collas and Sean Marquand.
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88.
Tomorrow, In A Year
by Planningtorock
March 9, 2010
The Knife, along with Mt. Sims and Planningtorock, created a 90-minute opera about Charles Darwin.
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89.
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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Ready For The Weekend
by Calvin Harris
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Scottish DJ/producer.
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Movement In Still Life
by B.T.
June 6, 2000
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Atlas
by Kinky
December 2, 2003
The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.
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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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94.
This Is Alphabeat
by Alphabeat
June 2, 2008
The Danish six-piece pop group releases its debut album.
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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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96.
Acolyte
by Delphic
June 29, 2010
The British trio from Manchester releases their debut album of dance rock.
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97.
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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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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Deep Down & Dirty
by Stereo MC's
June 12, 2001
This is the first new album for the UK act since 1992's 'Connected.'
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100.
First Album
by Miss Kittin & The Hacker
March 19, 2002
Picked up by Emperor Norton for distribution in the U.S., this new wave-meets-eurodisco-meets-house disc features the programming talents of The Hacker and accented spoken vocals from Miss Kittin, who also appears on the recent Felix Da Housecat LP. Clubgoers may recognize the track "Frank Sinatra," which attracted some attention when released as a single in 1997.
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