Album Releases by User Score
1.
Love And Theft
by Bob Dylan
September 11, 2001
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2.
Canto
by Los Super Seven
March 13, 2001
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3.
Is This It?
by The Strokes
October 9, 2001
This is the debut album from New York indie-rockers The Strokes, who have been hyped by the British music press following the release of "The Modern Age" EP in early 2001. It almost goes without saying, but the group is frequently compared to the Velvet Underground, among others, thanks in part to singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas' Lou Reed-esque vocals. |
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4.
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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5.
Miss E... So Addictive
by Missy Elliott
May 15, 2001
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6.
Wicked Grin
by John Hammond
March 13, 2001
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7.
Vespertine
by Björk
August 28, 2001
Bjork's follow-up to 1997's 'Homogenic' and last year's soundtrack to Dancer In The Dark is closer in sound and mood to the latter, taking a quieter, more ambient approach. Produced by San Francisco-based electronic artists Matmos, 'Vespertine' utilizes mainly electronic instrumentation, much of which was recorded by Bjork in Iceland. The lead single is "Hidden Place." |
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8.
The Blueprint
by Jay-Z
September 11, 2001
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9.
Leaves Turn Inside You
by Unwound
April 17, 2001
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10.
The Argument
by Fugazi
October 16, 2001
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11.
Cold House
by Hood
November 13, 2001
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12.
Things We Lost In The Fire
by Low
February 6, 2001
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13.
Ágætis Byrjun
by Sigur Rós
May 15, 2001
This sophomore effort from Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros (which translates to "Victory Rose") appeared on numerous year-end Best Of lists in 2000, despite not receiving an official release in the United States until the following year. Imagine one of Radiohead's recent albums -- or better yet, Spiritualized or My Bloody Valentine -- but with everything sung in Icelandic. This album garnered the band the 2001 Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement In Music. |
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14.
Time (The Revelator)
by Gillian Welch
July 31, 2001
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15.
Fixed::Context [EP]
by Labradford
February 20, 2001
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16.
Blues Dream
by Bill Frisell
January 30, 2001
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17.
White Blood Cells
by The White Stripes
July 3, 2001
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18.
Little Sparrow
by Dolly Parton
January 23, 2001
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19.
Ocean's Eleven OST
by David Holmes
December 4, 2001
Much as he did for another Steven Soderbergh film ("Out Of Sight"), David Holmes provides the score for Soderbergh's Rat Pack remake. Much of the album consists of Holmes originals (including "69 Police," which also appears on his 'Bow Down To The Exit Sign' LP), supplemented by songs from the likes of everyone from Handsome Boy Modeling School to Elvis Presley. |
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20.
The Convincer
by Nick Lowe
September 11, 2001
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21.
Party Music
by The Coup
November 6, 2001
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22.
Girls Can Tell
by Spoon
February 20, 2001
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23.
Pause
by Four Tet
October 2, 2001
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24.
Tenacious D
by Tenacious D
September 25, 2001
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25.
Old Ramon
by Red House Painters
April 10, 2001
Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim. |
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26.
Change
by The Dismemberment Plan
October 23, 2001
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27.
Isolation Drills
by Guided by Voices
April 3, 2001
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28.
lilac6
by The Lilac Time
October 9, 2001
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29.
Idiology
by Mouse on Mars
April 24, 2001
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30.
1st Born Second
by Bilal
July 17, 2001
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31.
Poses
by Rufus Wainwright
June 5, 2001
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32.
Internal Wrangler
by Clinic
September 18, 2001
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33.
Stephen Malkmus
by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
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34.
Stag
by Amy Ray
March 6, 2001
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35.
Rooty
by Basement Jaxx
June 26, 2001
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36.
Confield
by Autechre
May 15, 2001
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37.
Essence
by Lucinda Williams
June 5, 2001
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38.
The Coast Is Never Clear
by Beulah
September 11, 2001
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39.
Dilate
by Bardo Pond
April 24, 2001
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40.
The Facts Of Life
by Black Box Recorder
March 20, 2001
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41.
Songs In Red And Gray
by Suzanne Vega
September 25, 2001
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42.
Sunny Border Blue
by Kristin Hersh
March 6, 2001
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43.
604
by Ladytron
February 13, 2001
Britpop, New Wave, and Kraftwerk-style electronica come together in the debut full-length from Britain's Ladytron (named after a song from Roxy Music's debut album). The album repeats three of the songs from 2000's "Commodore Rock" EP (including the ever-catchy "Playgirl") and adds 12 new tracks plus the 1999 single "He Took Her To A Movie." |
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44.
It's a Wonderful Life
by Sparklehorse
August 28, 2001
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45.
Can Our Love...
by Tindersticks
July 3, 2001
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46.
Double Figure
by Plaid
May 29, 2001
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47.
Insignificance
by Jim O'Rourke
November 20, 2001
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48.
All Is Dream
by Mercury Rev
September 11, 2001
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49.
Blue Boy
by Ron Sexsmith
June 5, 2001
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50.
God Hates Us All
by Slayer
September 11, 2001
Produced by Matt Hyde, 'God Hates Us All' is the eighth studio album (and first in three years) for the Southern California thrash-metal band. Originally set for a July 2001 release, the album was delayed so that American Recordings head Rick Rubin and producer Sean Beavan could remix each of the tracks. |
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51.
A Chance To Cut Is A Chance To Cure
by Matmos
March 13, 2001
The fourth LP (and the first on Matador) from the experimental San Francisco outfit is a concept album about plastic surgery, utilizing samples from actual surgical procedures in its seven electronic/techno tracks. A track from this LP was included in the Whitney Museum's Bitstreams Exhibit in Spring 2001. |
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52.
Ancient Melodies Of The Future
by Built to Spill
July 10, 2001
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53.
How I Long To Feel That Summer In My Heart
by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
September 18, 2001
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54.
No More Shall We Part
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
April 10, 2001
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55.
lemonjelly.ky
by Lemon Jelly
April 10, 2001
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56.
Fan Dance
by Sam Phillips
July 31, 2001
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57.
What's Next To The Moon
by Mark Kozelek
February 20, 2001
The first full-length solo album from Red House Painters frontman Mark Kozelek (following his 2000 EP, 'Rock N Roll Singer') consists entirely, believe it or not, of Bon Scott-era AC/DC covers. You'd never guess it by listening to the album, however, as Kozelek transforms them into something entirely new. |
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58.
Motherland
by Natalie Merchant
November 13, 2001
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59.
Burnside On Burnside
by R.L. Burnside
October 23, 2001
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60.
Gold
by Ryan Adams
September 25, 2001
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61.
Fugu1
by Fugu
September 4, 2001
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62.
Now
by Maxwell
August 14, 2001
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63.
Revelling/Reckoning
by Ani DiFranco
April 10, 2001
The normally prolific DiFranco hasn't released a new album since 1999's 'To The Teeth,' but now she returns with a vengeance: this 2-disc, 2-hour, 29-track collection of new songs. Ani goes solo on about half the tracks; the others feature members of her touring band. Guest musicians include trumpter Jon Hassell, sax man Maceo Parker, and guitarist Lloyd Maines. |
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64.
Standards
by Tortoise
February 20, 2001
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65.
Feminist Sweepstakes
by Le Tigre
October 16, 2001
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66.
Change Is Coming
by Money Mark
September 18, 2001
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67.
Songs In A Minor
by Alicia Keys
June 5, 2001
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68.
Circulatory System
by Circulatory System
August 28, 2001
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69.
Regeneration
by The Divine Comedy
November 6, 2001
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70.
Group Sounds
by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
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71.
No More Drama
by Mary J. Blige
August 28, 2001
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72.
Hot Shots II
by Beta Band
July 17, 2001
The second full-length (not including a collection of EPs) from Britain's heralded Beta Band is just as eclectic as the band's first outing, combining pop and indie rock with touches of hip hop and electronica. The ten new tracks are highlighted by the singles "Squares" and "Broke." (And if the immodest album title reminds you of the Stone Roses' 'Second Coming,' don't worry--the comparisons end there.) |
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73.
Genesis
by Busta Rhymes
November 13, 2001
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74.
Scarecrow
by Garth Brooks
November 13, 2001
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75.
Once We Were Trees
by Beachwood Sparks
October 9, 2001
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76.
Drawn From Life
by Brian Eno and Peter Schwalm
June 12, 2001
The first album in four years (since 1997's 'The Drop') for Brian Eno finds the legendary musician/producer paired for the first time with German DJ/percussionist J. Peter Schwalm. Longtime Eno friend Laurie Anderson provides vocals on one song, although most of the thirteen tracks are atmospheric, soundtrack-like instrumentals (some with strings). Believe it or not, Eno will be performing live in support of the album, with at least one scheduled date (at the Fuji Rock Festival on 29 July 2001). |
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77.
AOI: Bionix
by De La Soul
December 4, 2001
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78.
I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings
by Radiohead
November 13, 2001
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79.
Reveal
by R.E.M.
May 15, 2001
'Reveal,' the Athens, GA band's 12th full-length album, marks the 20-year anniversary of the group. Operating as a trio for the second consecutive outing, R.E.M. offer up 12 new tracks, mainly of the mid-tempo acoustic guitar and keyboard variety. Guests include Joey Waronker, Ken Stringfellow (The Posies), and Scott McCaughey (The Young Fresh Fellows). |
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80.
Aaliyah
by Aaliyah
July 17, 2001
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81.
Whole New You
by Shawn Colvin
March 27, 2001
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82.
Getaway
by The Clean
August 21, 2001
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83.
The Optimist LP
by Turin Brakes
May 1, 2001
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84.
Rock Action
by Mogwai
April 24, 2001
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85.
Everybody Got Their Something
by Nikka Costa
May 22, 2001
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86.
Phantom Moon
by Duncan Sheik
February 27, 2001
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87.
Ten New Songs
by Leonard Cohen
October 9, 2001
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88.
Bavarian Fruit Bread
by Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions
October 23, 2001
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89.
Amnesiac
by Radiohead
June 5, 2001
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90.
Driving Rain
by Paul McCartney
November 13, 2001
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91.
New Favorite
by Alison Krauss & Union Station
August 14, 2001
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92.
The Negatives
by Lloyd Cole
April 3, 2001
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93.
Live!
by Luna
February 6, 2001
Luna's first live recording compiles performances from New York's Knitting Factory and Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, including the band's final show with bassist Justin Harwood and one of its first with Harwood's replacement Britta Phillips. The disc includes songs from each of Luna's five studio albums, as well as one track ("4th of July") from frontman Dean Wareham's previous band, Galaxie 500. |
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94.
The Photo Album
by Death Cab for Cutie
October 9, 2001
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95.
The Invisible Man
by Mark Eitzel
May 22, 2001
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96.
Lateralus
by Tool
May 15, 2001
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97.
Go Forth
by Les Savy Fav
October 2, 2001
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98.
Rockin' The Suburbs
by Ben Folds
September 11, 2001
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99.
Wonderland
by The Charlatans UK
September 11, 2001
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100.
The Red Thread
by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
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