Album Releases by User Score
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501.
The World Is Just a Shape to Fill the Night
by Case Studies
August 15, 2011
Jesse Lortz recorded this album in Washington state with his friends in a secluded cabin.
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502.
Strange Negotiations
by David Bazan
May 24, 2011
The Seattle-based indie singer-songwriter and former lead singer of Pedro the Lion, releases his second solo album.
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503.
My Life II...The Journey Continues (Act 1)
by Mary J. Blige
November 21, 2011
Nas, Busta Rhymes, Drake, Rick Ross, Beyonce, and Diddy are some of the guests on the R&B singer's sequel to her 1994 album, My Life.
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504.
Re: ECM
by Max Loderbauer
September 6, 2011
Techno artist Ricardo Villalobos and experimental artist Max Loderbauer teamed up to produce music inspired by music label ECM's catalog.
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505.
Amplifying Host
by Richard Youngs
July 19, 2011
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506.
Blouse
by Blouse
November 1, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the Portland, Oregon-based band.
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507.
Hurricane
by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
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508.
Rise Ye Sunken Ships
by We Are Augustines
August 23, 2011
After the band Pela ended, singer Billy McCarthy and bassist Eric Sanderson, along with new drummer Rob Allen, formed We Are Augustines. The death of Billy McCarthy's brother had a great influence on the songs on the debut album produced by Dave Newfield.
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509.
Goblin
by Tyler, The Creator
May 10, 2011
XL Recordings signed the founding member of the hip-hop group Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All for a one-album deal to release his second solo effort.
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510.
Showroom of Compassion
by Cake
January 11, 2011
After a seven-year hiatus, the Sacramento band's long-awaited album mixes alt-country sounds of steel guitars with their trademark bass-and-horn combination to create their sixth playful pop/rock record.
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511.
Passive Me Aggressive You
by The Naked and Famous
March 15, 2011
The New Zealand indie electronic band's debut album opened at number one on the New Zealand album chart.
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512.
Violent Hearts
by Shimmering Stars
September 13, 2011
The debut album for the Canadian indie-pop trio was influenced by music from the 1950s and '60s.
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513.
Smoking in Heaven
by Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
October 25, 2011
The second album for the British trio of siblings continues its retro pop sounds that this time includes influences from country, blues, Latin, and ska music.
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514.
James Pants
by James Pants
May 3, 2011
The third album for the Washington-state native features a variety of influences, ranging from 1950's songs to the TV series Twin Peaks.
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515.
Skins
by Buffalo Tom
March 8, 2011
The first album in four years for the Boston rock band is its first on its own label, Scrawny Records.
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516.
Attention Please
by Boris
May 24, 2011
The Japanese experimental band release their 17th studio album on the same day as their other latest album, Heavy Rocks.
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517.
Seefeel
by Seefeel
January 31, 2011
The UK electro-rock group's latest release -- a reemergence from their reign in the '90s -- carries on their trademark slow-tempo sound with a mix of shoegaze and electronica, samples and soft vocals.
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518.
In Heaven
by Twin Sister
September 27, 2011
The Long Island indie pop quintet led by Andrea Estella releases its second album.
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519.
Trans-Love Energies
by Death in Vegas
September 26, 2011
Death in Vegas returns after Richard Fearless' stint in America to release the duo's first album in nearly seven years.
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520.
Alela Diane & Wild Divine
by Wild Divine
April 5, 2011
With her husband and father providing support as part of her backing band, Alela Diane's fourth album was produced by Scott Litt.
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521.
The Errant Charm
by Vetiver
June 14, 2011
The San Francisco folk band release their fifth full-length album.
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522.
Lupercalia
by Patrick Wolf
May 30, 2011
The British singer-songwriter's latest album was supposed to be a part of a double album titled Battle. It was later announced that it would be split into two releases, 2009's The Conqueror and this release.
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523.
Take the High Road
by Blind Boys Of Alabama
May 3, 2011
The multiple Grammy-winning group's latest album combines gospel with country and is produced with Jamey Johnson. It features such guest singers as Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, the Oak Ridge Boys, Hank Williams, Jr., and Lee Ann Womack.
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524.
The Majestic Silver Strings
by Buddy Miller
March 1, 2011
Buddy Miller and guitarists Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, and Greg Leisz come together to sing classic country songs and a few originals. Julie Miller, Shawn Colvin, Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, and Ann McCrary are some of the guests on the album.
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525.
Disc-Overy
by Tinie Tempah
May 17, 2011
The London rapper makes his debut of hip-hop and pop jams.
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526.
The Gate
by Kurt Elling
February 8, 2011
Kurt Elling's latest album of jazz and classic rock was produced by Don Was.
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527.
Dennis Coffey
by Dennis Coffey
April 25, 2011
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528.
Dynamite Steps
by The Twilight Singers
February 15, 2011
Five years after the last release, Dynamite Steps brings Greg Dulli back to the Twilight Singers.
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529.
Catch My Shoe
by The Ex
January 25, 2011
Recorded by Steve Albini, this is the first album without cofounder G. W. Sok, who left the Dutch experimental punk band in 2009 to pursue other interests.
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530.
We Are the Champions
by JEFF the Brotherhood
June 21, 2011
This is the fifth studio album for Jake and Jamin Orrall, who were previously in the indie rock band Be Your Own Pet.
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531.
Forever
by Sleep Over
September 27, 2011
This is the debut release for the indie group led by Austin-based artist Stefanie Franciotti.
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532.
Th1rt3en
by Megadeth
November 1, 2011
The 13th album for the heavy metal band was produced by Johnny K.
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533.
Kinshasa One Two
by DRC Music
November 8, 2011
The music project headed up by Damon Albarn was mainly recorded outside, with the help of 11 other producers working with more than 50 Congolese musicians.
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534.
Zonoscope
by Cut Copy
February 8, 2011
The third full-length release is dance pop combined with down-tempo transitions using various instrumentation and heavy, pulsating rhythms.
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535.
Blanck Mass
by Blanck Mass
June 21, 2011
Fuck Button's Benjamin John Power releases his debut solo album of ambient electronic music.
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536.
Haven
by CHLLNGR
July 5, 2011
This is the latest album from the Denmark-based electronic producer.
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537.
Outside
by O'Death
April 19, 2011
The New York City five-piece band releases its third album of Americana-influenced music.
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538.
Hold on Tight
by De Dijk
March 22, 2011
The final album for the soul singer who passed away in October 2010 features a collaboration with Dutch artist De Dijk.
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539.
Collapse into Now
by R.E.M.
March 8, 2011
R.E.M. returns with their 15th album, mixing up their winning musical recipe of the past with a new approach, featuring guest appearances by Patti Smith, Eddie Vedder, and Peaches.
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540.
Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
by Social Distortion
January 18, 2011
Though it's been seven years since Social Distortion's last release, the newest album picks up where they left off with visceral, hard-driving rock songs about love and life.
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Napa Asylum
by Sic Alps
January 25, 2011
The latest album for the San Francisco-based indie band is its first since 2008's U.S. EZ.
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542.
Reptilians
by Rex "Mattress" Marshall
March 8, 2011
The Portland, Oregon-based electronic dance band releases its sophomore full-length album.
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543.
Flux Outside
by Royal Bangs
March 29, 2011
The third album for the indie rock band from Tennessee was produced by Sparklehorse's Scott Minor.
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544.
Unlearn
by Fergus & Geronimo
January 18, 2011
The Brooklyn indie rock duo from Texas releases its debut album.
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545.
Codes and Keys
by Death Cab for Cutie
May 31, 2011
The melodic emo chart-toppers from Washington return with their seventh album.
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546.
Divine Providence
by Deer Tick
October 24, 2011
The fourth full-length release for the indie rock group was produced by Adam Landry and Justin Collins.
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547.
The Valley
by Eisley
March 1, 2011
The third album from the indie-rock Texans features some of their most mood-driven music thus far, with dreamy vocals and eclectic arrangements to add dimension to their sound.
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548.
Larceny & Old Lace
by The Coathangers
June 7, 2011
The second album for the all-women rock band from Atlanta was produced by Ed Rawls.
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549.
Galactic Melt
by Com Truise
June 28, 2011
The debut full-length release from Seth Haley is a concept album about the life and death of a robot astronaut.
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550.
Port Entropy
by Shugo Tokumaru
February 15, 2011
This is the Japanese artist's fourth album of experimental pop.
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551.
Barton Hollow
by The Civil Wars
February 1, 2011
The full-length debut from Joy Williams and John Paul White – featured on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy – is a collection of lyrically deep songs of love and the human condition, using the simplicity of multiple instruments and soulful vocals.
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552.
He Thinks He's People
by Rob Crow
October 18, 2011
The Pinback co-founder releases his latest solo album.
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553.
Songbook [Live]
by Chris Cornell
November 21, 2011
This acoustic, live album from the former Soundgarden frontman features songs from every musical side project he has had a part in, including music from Temple of the Dog; Audioslave; and his solo album, Scream.
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554.
Inclusions
by Ben Sollee
May 10, 2011
The second solo album for the cellist from Kentucky blends ideas from other music genres and was produced by Duane Lundy.
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555.
Angles
by The Strokes
March 22, 2011
The Strokes' self-produced fourth album strikes a neo-garage rock chord with the past, recalling the early sounds of their 2001 debut.
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556.
Born This Way
by Lady Gaga
May 23, 2011
The reigning pop queen releases her second full-length studio album.
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557.
False Beats and True Hearts
by Damon & Naomi
May 17, 2011
The duo who was part of the group Galaxie 500 returns with its fourth album with Ghost guitarist Michio Kurihara.
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558.
Riot Now!
by Eleventh Dream Day
March 15, 2011
Recorded in just a few days, Chicago's long-standing indie rock band returns with their tenth album of rootsy '90s rock.
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559.
Fading Parade
by Papercuts
March 1, 2011
This is the fourth album for the indie project led by Jason Robert Quever.
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560.
Gutter Rainbows
by Talib Kweli
January 25, 2011
The latest solo album for the Brooklyn rapper was originally set to be a self-released digital-only album (Duck Down signed on to release the physical version). It features production from Ski Beatz, S1, Marco Polo, M-Phazes, 88-Keys, Shuko, 6th Sense, E. Jones, Nick Speed, KYRYSIS!, Blaq Toven, Oh No, and Maurice Brown.
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561.
Mirror Mirror
by Sons and Daughters
June 13, 2011
The Scottish rock band's first album since 2008's The Gift was produced by JD Twitch.
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562.
White Fence Is Growing Faith
by White Fence
January 18, 2011
Darker My Love's Tim Presley releases his second solo album.
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563.
Heritage
by Opeth
September 20, 2011
The Swedish metal band's 10th studio album is the last with keyboardist Per Wiberg.
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564.
Out in the Light
by Waters
September 20, 2011
After the breakup of Port O'Brien, Van Pierszalowski traveled and eventually decided to return to Oslo to work on this debut solo release.
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565.
Keeper
by John Doe
August 29, 2011
John Doe coproduced his latest solo album with Dave Way, which features guest appearances from Howie Gelb, Patty Griffin, Smokey Hormel, and Jill Sobule.
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566.
Veronica Falls
by Veronica Falls
September 20, 2011
Produced by Guy Fixsen and Ash Workman, the Scottish pop band releases its debut full-length album.
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567.
Sagara
by diskJokke
June 14, 2011
Producer Joachim Dyrdahl's music was commissioned for Norway's Oye festival, which this third album contains.
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568.
Content
by Gang of Four
January 25, 2011
The English post-punk legends release another album of minimalist dance punk; their first collection of new material in 16 years.
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Bury Me in My Rings
by The Elected
May 17, 2011
This is the third album for the side project led by Blake Sennett, the guitarist for Rilo Kiley.
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570.
Psychic Life
by Jah Wobble
November 15, 2011
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571.
Let It Beard
by Boston Spaceships
August 2, 2011
The side project of Robert Pollard release a double album of power pop, the ninth album in three years.
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Lollipop
by Meat Puppets
April 12, 2011
The legendary rock trio returns with a new album on Megaforce Records.
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573.
Cerebral Ballzy
by Cerebral Ballzy
July 26, 2011
The Brooklyn punk rock band releases its debut full-length album.
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574.
Romantic Comedy
by Big Troubles
September 27, 2011
The second album for the indie pop band led by Alex Craig and Ian Drennan was produced by Mitch Easter.
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575.
Mondo Amore
by Nicole Atkins
February 8, 2011
Along with Atkins' hauntingly hypnotic voice, her new album bursts with booming percussion, piano-driven pop ballads, and swirling string-heavy songs.
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Bardo Pond
by Bardo Pond
January 11, 2011
The Philadelphia-based psychedelic rock band releases its first album on the Fire Records (UK) label.
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Cherish the Light Years
by Cold Cave
April 5, 2011
The New York-based synth pop group -- which began as Wesley Eisold's (American Nightmare, Some Girls) solo project -- release their full-length debut.
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578.
Every Kingdom
by Ben Howard
October 11, 2011
This is the debut folk rock album for the British singer-songwriter.
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Bella
by Teddy Thompson
February 8, 2011
The son of the British folk duo Richard and Linda Thompson releases his fifth album of folk pop, complete with rich harmonies and catchy melodies.
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580.
Alexander
by Alexander
March 1, 2011
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' lead singer, Alex Ebert, releases his debut solo album.
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Khaos Legions
by Arch Enemy
June 7, 2011
The latest album for the melodic death metal band from Sweden is its first with new studio material since 2007's Rise Of The Tyrant.
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Endless Now
by Male Bonding
August 30, 2011
Produced by John Agnello, the second album from the British trio was recorded in Woodstock, New York.
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583.
Air Museum
by Mountains
May 10, 2011
The ambient duo of Brendon Anderegg and Koen Holtkamp releases its second album.
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Party Store
by The Dirtbombs
February 1, 2011
Paying tribute to the techno pioneers of Detroit, the garage rock band out of Michigan delve into a bit of disco and dance music with the reinterpretation of programmed drums and synths on their latest release.
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585.
Coco Beware
by Caveman
November 15, 2011
This debut album for the New York City-based indie pop quintet was produced by Nick Stumpf.
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Hunger
by Frankie & the Heartstrings
February 21, 2011
The debut album for the British band was produced by Edwyn Collins.
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587.
Pleasure
by Pure X
July 5, 2011
Formerly known as Pure Ecstasy, Pure X's debut full-length album was recorded live.
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588.
Ronnie Dunn
by Ronnie Dunn
June 7, 2011
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Rapping With Paul White
by Paul White
August 23, 2011
This is Paul White's first full-length project with vocals, which features Nancy Elizabeth, Danny Brown, Homeboy Sandman, Guilty Simpson, Jehst, Marv Won, Moe Pope, and Tranqill.
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Sondre Lerche
by Sondre Lerche
June 7, 2011
The Norwegian songwriter's self-titled sixth album features collaborations with Midlake percussionist McKenzie Smith and experiments with multiple genres, including jazz and bossa nova.
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The World Is Yours
by Motörhead
February 8, 2011
The legend of Lemmy lives on as Motorhead releases their 20th album on the year of their 35th anniversary, continuing their hard rock, heavy metal roller-coaster ride.
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New Blood
by Peter Gabriel
October 11, 2011
The former Genesis singer rerecorded some of his songs with a 46-piece orchestra conducted by Ben Foster.
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Black and White
by Wretch 32
August 30, 2011
The second album for the British rapper features guest appearances by Etta Bond, Chipmunk, Example, Darren B, Alex Mills, Daley, and Ed Sheeran.
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594.
Together/Apart
by Grieves
June 21, 2011
Benjamin Laub, aka as Grieves, releases his third album produced by Budo.
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Helioscope
by Vessels
April 12, 2011
The post-rock band from Leeds, England, releases its second album produced by John Congleton.
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