Album Releases by Genre
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Siberia
by Echo & the Bunnymen
September 20, 2005
The Ian McCulloch-led band are re-teamed with producer Hugh Jones (1981's 'Heaven Up Here') on this next step of their reunion.
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302.
Pig Lib
by Stephen Malkmus
March 18, 2003
The second solo release for the former Pavement leader (although it is credited to "Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks"), 'Pig Lib' features 11 new tracks.
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303.
In The Flesh
by Roger Waters
December 5, 2000
Live album featuring Waters' solo material and numberous Pink Floyd tracks.
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304.
Under Great White Northern Lights [Live]
by The White Stripes
March 16, 2010
The live album features recording from the duo's summer tour of Canada in 2007 which was also filmed for a documentary of the same name.
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305.
Yes, Virginia...
by Dresden Dolls
April 18, 2006
'Virginia' is the second album for the cabaret-punk outfit fronted by Amanda Palmer.
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306.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
April 3, 2001
The major-label debut from the British-influenced rockers from Los Angeles.
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307.
White Pepper
by Ween
May 2, 2000
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308.
Exploding Head
by A Place to Bury Strangers
October 6, 2009
The second album for the Brooklyn rock band is its first on Mute Records.
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309.
Get Lonely
by The Mountain Goats
August 22, 2006
John Darnielle follows 'The Sunset Tree' with this equally personal 12-song set.
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310.
Conor Oberst
by Conor Oberst
August 5, 2008
The first solo album released on CD for the Bright Eyes singer was recorded in Mexico.
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311.
The Power To Believe
by King Crimson
March 4, 2003
The veteran prog-rock outfit led by guitarist Robert Fripp returns with their first full album of new material in thee years.
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312.
Glitter And Doom Live
by Tom Waits
November 23, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases a live CD with tracks recorded from various cities on his 2008 tour. The second disc contains 35-minutes of stories and antidotes as told by Waits.
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313.
Quarantine The Past
by Pavement
March 9, 2010
With the band reunited and touring in 2010, here comes a 23-tracks greatest-hits compilation chosen by the band members.
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314.
Ima Robot
by Ima Robot
September 16, 2003
The roster of this Los Angeles outfit (who make their debut with this self-titled release) includes members of Beck's touring band (Medal-Johnsen and Joey Waronker).
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315.
The Search
by Son Volt
March 6, 2007
Frontman Jay Farrar produced the band's fifth album.
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316.
No Cities Left
by The Dears
October 12, 2004
They might sound Britpop (and at the very least, a bit like The Smiths), but this collective led by Murray Lightburn hails from Montreal, Canada. This is their second album and first U.S. release.
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317.
Magnolia Electric Co.
by Songs: Ohia
March 4, 2003
Jason Molina rocks out a bit more on this latest offering, which finds the singer-songwriter backed by the same musicians on the 'Mi Sei Apparaso Come Un Fantasma' live album. Steve Albini produces, and to quote the official press release, "This is the first Songs: Ohia record with more than one song that could be played at a strip joint or monster truck show."
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318.
Travels With Myself And Another
by Future of the Left
June 23, 2009
This is the second album for the Welsh rock band.
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319.
More Adventurous
by Rilo Kiley
August 17, 2004
The Los Angeles indie-rockers make their major label debut with 'More Adventurous.' In the two years since their previous outing together, the band's Jenny Lewis contributed vocals to the debut from the Postal Service, while Blake Sennett and Jason Boesel released an album from their own side project, The Elected.
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320.
Sumday
by Grandaddy
June 10, 2003
The best indie rock band to come out of Modesto, California in quite some time (well, ever, we'd think) returns with a long-awaited fourth LP, arriving a full three years after The Sophtware Slump thanks to worldwide tours and a lengthy recording process.
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321.
Welcoming Home The Astronauts
by Flickerstick
November 6, 2001
This Dallas band gained national attention by starring in (and winning) VH1's "Bands On The Run" competition/reality show. This major-label effort is a remixed version of their independently-released debut album, with two additional tracks.
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322.
Show Me Your Tears
by Frank Black & The Catholics
September 9, 2003
He's nothing if not prolific. Black's fourth album in two and a half years features 13 new tracks and appearances from some of his usual cohorts (Stan Ridgway, Joey Santiago).
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323.
Roots & Crowns
by Califone
October 10, 2006
Tim Rutili & co. reunite with producer Brian Deck for another moody, experimental take on American roots rock.
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324.
Reconstruction Site
by The Weakerthans
August 26, 2003
This is the third album for the Winnipeg, Canada-based group led by former Propagandhi member John K. Samson.
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325.
Love Is Hell, Part 1 [EP]
by Ryan Adams
November 4, 2003
Love Is Hell, Part 1 is one-half of the planned 'Love Is Hell' full-length that Adams had intended as his official follow-up to 2001's 'Gold' until Lost Highway refused to release it intact (instead encouraging the singer to record a more upbeat LP, 'Rock n Roll'). John Porter (The Smiths) produces.
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326.
The Hour of Bewilderbeast
by Badly Drawn Boy
October 3, 2000
The debut full-length album from Damon Gough (who records under the Badly Drawn Boy name) earned Britain's Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2000.
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327.
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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328.
Keep It Together
by Guster
June 24, 2003
The Boston-based trio has developed a devoted following over the course of three albums and ten years of touring. This fourth album, produced by Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo), adds additional elements such as bass and drums to their ususal mix of two acoustic guitars and bongos.
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329.
Decoration Day
by Drive-By Truckers
June 17, 2003
The Southern rock band led by Patterson Hood follow up their 2-disc concept album about Lynyrd Skynyrd ('The Southern Rock Opera') with this less conceptual but equally rocking LP.
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330.
Life On Other Planets
by Supergrass
February 11, 2003
The fun-loving Britpop outfit, popular in the U.K. but unsuccessful to date in the U.S., returns with its fourth LP.
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331.
Fort Nightly
by White Rabbits
May 22, 2007
The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.
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332.
The Lemon Of Pink
by The Books
October 14, 2003
The experimental collage artists combine samples, vocals (courtesy of Anne Doerner) and acoustic instrumentation on this second release.
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333.
Even If It Kills Me
by Motion City Soundtrack
September 18, 2007
The Minnesota band's third album features Max Bemis of Say Anything, Rachel Minton of Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer, and Shawn Harris of the Matches.
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334.
Baby Darling Doll Face Honey
by Band of Skulls
July 28, 2009
The debut album for the indie rock band was produced by Ian Davenport.
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335.
Along Came A Spider
by Alice Cooper
July 29, 2008
The latest album for the hard rock artist is about a serial killer named Spider. It also features Slash and Ozzy Osbourne as guest musicians.
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336.
Take Them On, On Your Own
by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
September 2, 2003
The London-by-way-of-Los-Angeles-by-way-of-San Francisco rockers known as JAMC--er, make that BRMC--return with their second LP, which actually finds the group distancing themselves (at least a little) from the Jesus and Mary Chain-influenced sound of their debut.
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337.
God Save The Clientele
by The Clientele
May 8, 2007
Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).
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338.
A Blessing And A Curse
by Drive-By Truckers
April 18, 2006
The southern rockers have no overarching concept this time out, but they still boast three singers and guitarists in Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley and Jason Isbell.
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339.
Happy Ending
by Dogstar
July 11, 2000
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340.
Super Extra Gravity
by The Cardigans
September 19, 2006
The veteran Swedish band's sixth studio album was finally released in the U.S. in September 2006, nearly one year after it first surfaced in Europe.
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341.
Complete B-Sides
by The Pixies
February 13, 2001
The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."
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342.
The Runaway Found
by The Veils
April 20, 2004
'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).
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343.
Bluefinger
by Black Francis
September 11, 2007
After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album.
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344.
The Remote Part
by Idlewild
March 25, 2003
The third album for the Scottish rockers is already a big hit with UK music fans, helped by the success of lead single "You Held the World in Your Arms."
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345.
Menos el Oso
by Minus the Bear
August 23, 2005
The Seattle band returns with a fourth album.
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346.
The Coast Is Never Clear
by Beulah
September 11, 2001
San Francisco's Beulah, part of the Elephant 6 collective of indie-pop bands, returns with a follow-up to their well-received 1999 effort 'When Your Heartstrings Break.'
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347.
Raise The Dead
by Phantom Planet
April 15, 2008
The fourth studio album for the Southern California band is based on Alex Greenwald's ideas about spending time with a fictional cult.
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348.
Becoming A Jackal
by Villagers
June 8, 2010
This is the solo debut for Irishman Conor J. O'Brien, a member of the rock band The Immediate who split up in 2007.
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349.
Seal IV
by Seal
September 9, 2003
Never one for original album titles, Seal returns with just his fourth LP in his 12+ year recording career. Trevor Horn produces.
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350.
The Process Of Belief
by Bad Religion
January 22, 2002
These 14 new tracks from the Los Angeles punk band mark the 20th anniversary of the group's first LP.
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351.
Transfiguration Of Vincent
by M. Ward
March 18, 2003
A former member of the San Luis Obispo, Calif. trio Rodriguez, singer-songwriter M. Ward gained a bit of a following while supporting Bright Eyes on tour in 2002, and has drawn comparisons to Giant Sand, Tom Waits, and Grandaddy. This is his third solo release.
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352.
BiRd-BrAiNs
by tUnE-yArDs
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
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353.
The Mountain
by Heartless Bastards
February 3, 2009
The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
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354.
American VI: Ain't No Grave
by Johnny Cash
February 23, 2010
The last recordings of the country/rock legend features songs from 2006's "American V: A Hundred Highways" recording sessions and was again produced by Rick Rubin.
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355.
Dark Was The Night
by Various Artists
February 17, 2009
The compilation album features tracks from a variety of indie-rock/folk musicans to benefit Red Hot Organization, a charity for HIV/AIDS.
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356.
Haha Sound
by Broadcast
August 12, 2003
This is just the second full-length recording for the Birmingham, England experimental pop outfit founded in 1995. Included here is the track "Pendulum" from the recent EP of the same name.
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357.
Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude
by Everclear
November 21, 2000
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358.
Truelove's Gutter
by Richard Hawley
September 22, 2009
The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England.
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359.
The Rising Tide
by Sunny Day Real Estate
June 20, 2000
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360.
Trees Outside The Academy
by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
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361.
The Week That Was
by The Week That Was
August 26, 2008
Peter Brewis wrote the songs as part of an imaginary crime thriller for his debut concept album.
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362.
Blakroc
by Blakroc
November 27, 2009
The Damon Dash-produced project features the Black Keys and several hip hop artists including Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mos Def, Ludacris, RZA, Raekwon, Jim Jones, Nicole Wray, Q-Tip, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, and members of M.O.P.
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363.
Margerine Eclipse
by Stereolab
January 27, 2004
'Margerine Eclipse' marks the London-based band's first LP since the death of long-time member Mary Hansen, as well as the once-prolific group's longest-ever gap between albums (2 1/2 years).
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364.
A Woman, A Man, Walked By
by PJ Harvey & John Parish
March 31, 2009
PJ Harvey and her producer John Parish team up again with a new album produced by Flood.
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365.
A Boot And A Shoe
by Sam Phillips
April 27, 2004
Husband T Bone Burnett produced this latest effort for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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366.
At My Age
by Nick Lowe
June 26, 2007
His age? 58. And "At My Age" marks the first studio recording for the English singer-songwriter in six years.
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367.
Riceboy Sleeps
by Jonsi & Alex
July 21, 2009
Sigur Ros' Jon Thor (Jonsi) Birgisson and his boyfriend Alex Somers release their first album together.
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368.
Sirens of the Ditch
by Jason Isbell
July 10, 2007
Jason Isbell's first solo album since he left the Drive By Truckers.
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369.
In The Maybe World
by Lisa Germano
July 18, 2006
Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.
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370.
Frantic
by Bryan Ferry
May 21, 2002
Fresh off the Roxy Music reunion tour, Bryan Ferry resumes his solo career with this 13-track effort, a mix of Ferry originals and covers (including two Dylan tracks). Ferry has actually been working on this album for parts of the last eight (!) years, and it includes contributions from former Roxy Music partner/nemesis Brian Eno, the Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, and Radiohead's Johnny Greenwood.
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371.
Let Us Never Speak Of It Again
by Out Hud
March 22, 2005
The first album in two years for the New York band (which shares three members with !!!) introduces a few vocals (from group members Phyllis Forbes and Molly Schnick) and drum machines into the mix for the first time.
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372.
Strange Geometry
by The Clientele
October 11, 2005
Brian O'Shaughnessy produced the atmospheric UK band's second studio album.
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373.
Clor
by Clor
July 25, 2005
The Barry Dobbin-led band (who also form part of Roots Manuva's live band) make their debut with this retro-dance-rock disc.
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374.
The Golden Hour
by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
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375.
Goodnight Oslo
by Robyn Hitchcock
February 17, 2009
The second album Robyn Hitchcock has recorded with The Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, & Bill Rieflin) features a track used in the film Rachel Getting Married.
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376.
1972
by Josh Rouse
August 26, 2003
The fifth album from the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter is indeed influenced by the music of 1972 (the year Rouse was born).
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377.
Elvis Perkins In Dearland
by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
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378.
Evil Heat
by Primal Scream
November 26, 2002
Bobby Gillespie and co. follow 2000's widely acclaimed 'XTRMNTR' with a similar blend of Stooges-style rock and electronica, thanks to the production work of semi-official Primal Scream member Kevin Shields (formerly of My Bloody Valentine) and Andy Weatherall. Tracks include first single "Miss Lucifer," "City," a remake of a Gillespie-sung track on David Holmes' most recent album, and "Some Velvet Morning," sung as a duet with supermodel Kate Moss.
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379.
Wasp Star (Apple Venus, Pt. 2)
by XTC
May 23, 2000
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380.
The Evening Descends
by Evangelicals
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album from the Oklahoma indie rock band.
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381.
Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl
by Van Morrison
February 24, 2009
The live album features Van Morrison performing songs from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, on November 7 and 8, 2008, at the Hollywood Bowl.
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382.
Carboniferous
by Zu
February 17, 2009
The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.
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383.
Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose
by The Cooper Temple Clause
February 24, 2004
This is the second album for the Reading, England rock band.
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384.
Akron/Family
by Akron/Family
March 22, 2005
The latest neo-folk outfit under the tutelage of Michael Gira are the Brooklyn quartet Akron/Family, who make their debut with this self-titled release.
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385.
Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1
by The Paper Chase
May 26, 2009
The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner.
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386.
Neptune
by The Duke Spirit
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the British quintet was produced by Chris Goss.
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387.
Civilians
by Joe Henry
September 11, 2007
Joe Henry releases his 10th album after producing records for other artists.
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388.
Provisions, Fiction and Gear
by Moth
April 9, 2002
This is the Cincinnati, Ohio band's major label debut.
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389.
The Menace
by Elastica
August 22, 2000
The long-awaited follow-up to the band's 1995 eponymous debut features a guest contribution from The Fall's Mark E. Smith and a cover of Trio's 'Da Da Da.'
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390.
Animal Serenade
by Lou Reed
March 23, 2004
Recorded live at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater in 2003, this 2-disc set finds Reed supported by a small (drummerless) band on material culled from his recent disc 'The Raven' as well as older albums from his 35-plus-year career (including Velvet Underground tunes "Venus In Furs," "Candy Says," and "Heroin").
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391.
Hidden Vagenda
by Kimya Dawson
October 5, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer.
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392.
The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities
by The Jesus and Mary Chain
September 30, 2008
The four-disc collection of B-sides and rare recordings from the Scottish band.
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393.
Born Again In The USA
by Loose Fur
March 21, 2006
This is the second album from the trio of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Glenn Kotche and Jim O'Rourke.
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394.
After Everything Now This
by The Church
February 5, 2002
Over two years in the making, 'After Everything' is the twelfth album from the Australian band, still best known for their 1988 hit "Under The Milky Way."
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395.
You Cross My Path
by The Charlatans UK
June 10, 2008
The British band released You Cross My Path as a free download by way of the radio station XFM's Web site.
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396.
Kiss & Tell
by Sahara Hotnights
July 27, 2004
The all-female Scandinavian quartet return with a disc produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives), their third album overall and first for new label RCA.
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397.
Five Roses
by Miracle Fortress
May 22, 2007
The debut album for the Canadian indie artist, who was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.
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398.
The Knot
by Wye Oak
July 21, 2009
This is the second album for the Baltimore duo formally known as Monarch.
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399.
Happyness
by The Aluminum Group
October 15, 2002
The Chicago indie band's fifth album is the first in a planned trilogy, and features a bit more electronics than previous outings. Members of Tortoise guest on the album, as does Rebecca Gates from the Spinanes.
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400.
The Broken String
by Bishop Allen
July 24, 2007
After releasing an EP every month for a year in 2006, the Brooklyn-based band returns with a full-length album.
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