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1201.
Tromatic Reflexxions
by Von Sudenfed
June 5, 2007
'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner.
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1202.
Beyond
by Dinosaur Jr.
May 1, 2007
'Beyond' is the alt-rock band's first album with its original lineup--including J. Mascis and Lou Barlow--since 1988.
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1203.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
by Miranda Lambert
May 1, 2007
This sophomore effort finds the former "Nashville Star" contestant becoming a bona-fide star (albeit from Texas rather than Tennessee). It combines eight Lambert originals with three covers.
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1204.
Snakes & Arrows
by Rush
May 1, 2007
Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.
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1205.
Favourite Worst Nightmare
by Arctic Monkeys
April 24, 2007
The ultrahyped British rockers return with a quick successor to their Mercury Prize-winning 2006 debut.
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1206.
Lion The Girl
by Midnight Movies
April 24, 2007
Steve Fisk produced this sophomore set for the--dare we say it--cinematic Los Angeles-based band, now a four-piece after the departure of co-founder Jason Hammons and the addition of two new members.
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1207.
Twelve
by Patti Smith
April 24, 2007
This all-covers album includes Smith's takes on songs by Tears For Fears, Stevie Wonder, Nirvana, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan.
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1208.
Night Of The Furies
by Rosebuds
April 10, 2007
The third album for the North Carolina duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp is more synth-driven than previous efforts. The Shout Out Louds guest.
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1209.
Part Two - The Endless Not
by Throbbing Gristle
April 3, 2007
The British industrial music pioneers return with their first studio album in 25 years. The band's original lineup is present, including Genesis P-Orridge and Chris Carter.
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1210.
Octopus
by The Bees [Band of Bees]
March 26, 2007
The eclectic UK band self-produced this third album in their Isle of Wight studios.
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1211.
Armchair Apocrypha
by Andrew Bird
March 20, 2007
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter returns with his tenth album of literate and eclectic indie rock.
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1212.
Sound Of Silver
by LCD Soundsystem
March 20, 2007
Dance-punk producer (and one-half of The DFA) James Murphy returns with his second LCD Soundsytem album.
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1213.
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
by Modest Mouse
March 20, 2007
'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks.
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1214.
Ash Wednesday
by Elvis Perkins
February 20, 2007
The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks.
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1215.
Atlantis: Hymns For Disco
by k-os
February 20, 2007
Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.
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1216.
Tones Of Town
by Field Music
February 13, 2007
This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.
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1217.
Children Running Through
by Patty Griffin
February 6, 2007
Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
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1218.
Writer's Block
by Peter Bjorn and John
February 6, 2007
This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.
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1219.
The Good, The Bad & The Queen
by The Good, the Bad & the Queen
January 23, 2007
Danger Mouse produced this first album for the new collaboration between Damon Albarn (Blur,Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash), Tony Allen (Africa 70 / Fela Kuti) and Simon Tong (The Verve).
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1220.
More Fish
by Ghostface Killah
December 12, 2006
This quick follow-up to 'Fishscale' includes production work from Pete Rock, Madlib and Hi-Tek.
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1221.
Doctor's Advocate
by The Game
November 14, 2006
The rapper's second album is missing contributions from the Dr. Dre / Eminem / 50 Cent clan who helped power 'The Documentary' to success, but it does feature production work by Kanye West, Just Blaze and Swizz Beatz.
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1222.
And Now That I'm In Your Shadow
by Damien Jurado
October 10, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first recording sessions with a full band were so productive, there was enough material for two albums. 'Shadow' will be followed by the second (and more upbeat) batch of songs in early 2007.
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1223.
The Tragic Treasury: Songs From A Series Of Unfortunate Events
by The Gothic Archies
October 10, 2006
The first album for the latest "band" from Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt (he's pretty much solo here) is intended as a companion to Lemony Snicket's series of books.
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1224.
For Hero: For Fool
by Subtle
October 3, 2006
The anticon crew that includes Doseone--and, fortunately, the nearly-killed Dax Pierson--makes the jump to a more major label (EMI/Astralwerks) for the first time.
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1225.
Nuclear Daydream
by Joseph Arthur
September 19, 2006
The singer-songwriter's fifth studio album is the first for his new record label, Lonely Astronaut.
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1226.
So This Is Goodbye
by Junior Boys
September 12, 2006
This is the second album for the acclaimed Canadian electronica outfit led by Jeremy Greenspan.
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1227.
The Town And The City
by Los Lobos
September 12, 2006
The follow-up to 2004's 'The Ride' is a timely 13-track song cycle about American immigration.
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1228.
Yellow House
by Grizzly Bear
September 5, 2006
This intricate second album for the Brooklyn-based band led by Edward Droste is their first for Warp Records.
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1229.
Happy Hollow
by Cursive
August 22, 2006
The Tim Kasher-led band has lost its cellist (Gretta Cohn) but added a horn section for its latest release, produced, as always, by Mike Mogis.
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1230.
The Body, The Blood, The Machine
by The Thermals
August 22, 2006
Brendan Canty (Fugazi) produced this third album for the Oregon band, down to the duo of Hutch Harris and Kathy Foster after the departure of original drummer Jordan Hudson.
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1231.
The Trials Of Van Occupanther
by Midlake
July 25, 2006
This sophomore set finds the Texas five-piece utilizing a 1970's classic rock / soft rock sound.
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1232.
Leaving Songs
by Stuart A. Staples
June 20, 2006
Leaving Songs is the Nashville-recorded second solo disc for Tindersticks frontman Stuart Staples, who is joined by Maria McKee on one track.
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1233.
Let's Get Out Of This Country
by Camera Obscura
June 6, 2006
The six-piece Glaswegian indie-pop band really did leave the country, recording this third full-length with producer Jari Haapalainen (The Concretes) in Sweden.
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1234.
A Vintage Burden
by Charalambides
May 30, 2006
The Texas psych-rockers led by husband-and-wife team Tom and Christina Carter return with this six-track follow-up to 2004's 'Joy Shapes.'
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1235.
Citrus
by Asobi Seksu
May 30, 2006
Their music sounds British and the vocals are sometimes in Japanese, but this four-piece shoegaze outfit (returning here with a second album) hails from Brooklyn.
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1236.
It's Never Been Like That
by Phoenix
May 23, 2006
This is the third studio album for the French synth-rock band.
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1237.
Chosen Lords
by Aphex Twin
April 18, 2006
This ten-track album compiles versions of songs first released in 2005 as AFX's "Analord" series of (quite expensive) vinyl singles.
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1238.
You In Reverse
by Built to Spill
April 11, 2006
The Doug Martsch-led band returns with its first album in five years, and its first in 13 years not to utilize producer Phil Ek. Recent touring guitarist Jim Roth makes his recorded debut with the band, and Quasi's Sam Coomes returns to help on keyboards.
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1239.
Demon
by Envelopes
April 4, 2006
The Swedish-French indie rockers make their full-length debut with this genre-hopping disc.
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1240.
Dying To Say This To You
by The Sounds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the Swedish five-piece.
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1241.
Murray's Revenge
by Murs
March 21, 2006
The rapper once again collaborates with producer 9th Wonder on this follow-up to 3:16.
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1242.
Kicking The National Habit
by Grand National
March 14, 2006
The London duo of Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence 'La' Rudd make their debut with this '80s-influenced album (reminiscent of everyone from New Order to the Police).
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1243.
Making Dens
by Mystery Jets
March 6, 2006
'Dens' is the debut LP for England's Mystery Jets, who are led by vocalist Blaine Harrison and whose guitarist is Blaine's 55-year-old father, Henry.
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1244.
Six Demon Bag
by Man Man
February 21, 2006
The newly reconfigured Philadelphia band, known mainly for their carnivalesque, acquired-taste sound and well-received live shows, return with a second LP.
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1245.
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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1246.
The Life Pursuit
by Belle and Sebastian
February 7, 2006
Tony Hoffer produced this seventh studio LP for the veteran Scottish indie-pop band.
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1247.
This Is My Demo
by Sway
February 6, 2006
'Demo' is the self-produced debut for British rapper Derek DeSafo.
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1248.
Makers
by Rocky Votolato
January 24, 2006
This is the fourth solo album for the former Waxwing member.
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1249.
Hypnotize
by System Of A Down
November 22, 2005
Co-produced by Rick Rubin, this 12-song disc was recorded during the same sessions as 'Mesmerize,' and is intended to be heard with that earlier 2005 disc as one complete set.
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1250.
Distortion
by REV RUN
October 18, 2005
This 26-minute disc is the first solo album for the Run-D.M.C. M.C., who is better known these days as the Run in MTV's reality show "Run's House."
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1251.
Tanglewood Numbers
by Silver Jews
October 18, 2005
Will Oldham and members of the Jesus Lizard and Lambchop guest on David Berman's country-tinged fifth Silver Jews disc, which also sees the return of on-again, off-again band member Stephen Malkmus.
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1252.
The Campfire Headphase
by Boards of Canada
October 18, 2005
Well, they certainly aren't the most prolific of artists, but the acclaimed Scottish electronica duo of Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin finally return with a third album.
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1253.
Several Arrows Later
by Matt Pond
October 11, 2005
This is the fifth album for the O.C.-endorsed band.
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1254.
The Mouse And The Mask
by DangerDoom
October 11, 2005
This collaboration between MF Doom and Danger Mouse includes voices and skits from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim shows. Non-animated folks like Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo & Talib Kweli also lend a hand.
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1255.
Unplugged
by Alicia Keys
October 11, 2005
The singer's not-quite-acoustic MTV session includes two new songs and collaborations with Common, Mos Def, Damian Marley and Adam Levine.
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1256.
Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
by The Like
September 13, 2005
This debut for the all-girl L.A.-based trio (who are daughters of music industry bigwigs) was produced by former Prince backing musician Wendy Melvoin.
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1257.
Cole's Corner
by Richard Hawley
September 6, 2005
This is the fourth solo album for the sometime Pulp guitarist.
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1258.
Okemah And The Melody Of Riot
by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
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1259.
Engineers
by Engineers
June 21, 2005
This debut album showcases the British band's symphonic, shoegaze-y sound.
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1260.
Minimum-Maximum [Live]
by Kraftwerk
June 7, 2005
This 2-disc set was recorded during the band's 2004 world tour.
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1261.
A River Ain't Too Much To Love
by Smog
May 31, 2005
Bill Callahan's 12th Smog album finds him joined in the studio by such musicians as Jim White (Dirty Three) and Joanna Newsom.
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1262.
Rebel, Sweetheart
by The Wallflowers
May 24, 2005
Jakob Dylan & co.'s fifth long-player was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
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1263.
Mighty Rearranger
by Robert Plant
May 10, 2005
The Led Zeppelin singer's first full solo album of original songs in a dozen years finds him backed (as on 2002's 'Dreamland') by The Strange Sensation.
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1264.
The Further Adventures Of Lord Quas
by Quasimoto
May 3, 2005
Madlib's somewhat bizarre alter-ego returns with a 27-track set.
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1265.
Devils & Dust
by Bruce Springsteen
April 26, 2005
Brendan O'Brien produced (and plays bass on) the singer's 19th album, which finds Springsteen backed by a variety of guests. Several of the 12 tracks here have previously surfaced in live performances, including two dating back to 1995.
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1266.
Martha Wainwright
by Martha Wainwright
April 12, 2005
Daughter of Loudon and sister of Rufus, Martha becomes the third Wainwright to release an album in 2005. This self-titled effort is her full-length debut, following on the heels of her subtly-titled EP "Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole."
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1267.
The Sunlandic Twins
by Of Montreal
April 12, 2005
Kevin Barnes' eighth Of Montreal disc finds the Georgian heading into more electronic territory, enlisting his laptop to assist in the recording process. Music on a laptop--who knew?
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1268.
Lost And Safe
by The Books
April 5, 2005
The third release for the acclaimed cut-and-paste outfit features an expanded vocal role for guitarist Nick Zammuto.
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1269.
Odyssey
by Fischerspooner
April 5, 2005
Linda Perry and Susan Sontag (!) penned songs for the dance duo's belated sophomore release, which also features production from Tony Hoffer and Mirwais.
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1270.
Open Season
by British Sea Power
April 5, 2005
The tree-climbing, ice shelf-loving, Brighton, England band's second album follows two years after their debut ('The Decline Of British Sea Power') brought them critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Mads Bjerke (Spiritualized) produced.
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1271.
Guero
by Beck
March 29, 2005
This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.
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1272.
Live At Earls Court
by Morrissey
March 29, 2005
Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.
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1273.
Lullabies To Paralyze
by Queens of the Stone Age
March 22, 2005
Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
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1274.
The Fallen Leaf Pages
by Radar Bros.
March 22, 2005
This is the fourth LP for the trio of Jim Putnam, Senon Williams and Steve Goodfriend.
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1275.
Let Them Drink
by The Capitol Years
March 8, 2005
Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.
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1276.
Back To Me
by Kathleen Edwards
March 1, 2005
The Canadian singer-songwriter's sophomore release again blends country and rock sounds, and includes a guest appearance by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers).
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1277.
Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003
by Mogwai
February 22, 2005
This disc compiles tracks from all five sessions the band recorded for the BBC's John Peel and Steve Lemacq shows.
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1278.
The Cosmic Game
by Thievery Corporation
February 22, 2005
Perry Farrell, The Flaming Lips and David Byrne guest on the Washington D.C. duo's fourth artist LP.
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1279.
Transistor Radio
by M. Ward
February 22, 2005
The Portland, Ore. singer-songwriter's fourth album includes contributions from members of Rilo Kiley, My Morning Jacket, The Decemberists and Giant Sand.
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1280.
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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1281.
A Healthy Distrust
by Sage Francis
February 8, 2005
The indie MC moves from Anticon to Epitaph for his sophomore release. Will Oldham, Danger Mouse, Alias and Saul Williams guest.
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1282.
Outside Closer
by Hood
February 8, 2005
The Leeds, England band follow their acclaimed 2001 release 'Cold House' with this 10-track effort which, like its predecessor, combines acoustic guitars and some glitchy electronica elements into moody indie rock.
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1283.
Before The Dawn Heals Us
by M83
January 25, 2005
The French electronica outfit (now down to a single member, Anthony Gonzalez) return with a follow-up to their much-loved 2003 breakthrough, 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts.'
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1284.
Happiness In Magazines
by Graham Coxon
January 25, 2005
Stephen Street produces the former Blur guitarist's fifth solo disc.
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1285.
Knuckle Down
by Ani DiFranco
January 25, 2005
DiFranco breaks from her usual DIY practice by enlisting Joe Henry to co-produce this latest release.
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1286.
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
October 26, 2004
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' 13th album actually spans two separate discs, each produced by Nick Launay. And speaking of the Bad Seeds, longtime member Blixa Bargeld has been replaced by James Johnston (Gallon Drunk).
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1287.
Shake The Sheets
by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
October 19, 2004
The latest stripped-down, somewhat political rock effort from Ted Leo was produced by Chris Shaw (Dashboard Confessional, Bob Dylan).
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1288.
Crimes
by The Blood Brothers
October 12, 2004
The fourth album for the abrasive, Seattle-based punk-rockers was produced by John Goodmanson (Blonde Redhead).
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1289.
In Love And Death
by The Used
September 28, 2004
This is the third album for the Utah emo-rockers.
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1290.
The Delivery Man
by Elvis Costello
September 21, 2004
Elvis has returned to the land of rock--or at least, country-flavored rock, as he's joined on several tracks by Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris. It's his second disc to feature (and first to credit) his new backing band, The Impostors, who look an awful lot like his former backing band, The Attractions, save for the addition of bassist Davey Faragher.
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1291.
So Jealous
by Tegan and Sara
September 14, 2004
The Canadian folk-rock twins return with their third album.
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1292.
Favourite Colours
by The Sadies
August 24, 2004
The Toronto, Canada country-surf-rockers led by the Good brothers (Dallas and Travis) return with a self-produced effort. Robyn Hitchcock guests on one track.
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1293.
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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1294.
The Dirty South
by Drive-By Truckers
August 24, 2004
No, the Drive-By Truckers haven't gone all gangsta rap on us; the title is just one example of the southern rockers' playful side. Founders Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley remain, although their surrounding cast has changed a bit since the acclaimed 'Decoration Day.'
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1295.
Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts
by M83
July 27, 2004
The second release from French electronica duo M83 takes shoegaze classics such as 'Loveless' as an inspiration, with synths taking the place of guitars.
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1296.
Homesongs
by Adem
July 27, 2004
This is the solo debut for Adem Ilhan of the English electronica/post-rock band Fridge (whose lineup also includes Four Tet's Kieran Hebden). Unlike in Fridge (which is an instrumental outfit), Adem sings over these ten quiet, folksy tracks.
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1297.
Miss Machine
by The Dillinger Escape Plan
July 20, 2004
The inventive but challenging hardcore outfit returns with their first full-length studio recording since 1999's 'Calculating Infinity.'
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1298.
Tyrannosaurus Hives
by The Hives
July 20, 2004
The Swedish garage-rockers return with their third full-length disc.
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1299.
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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1300.
Ta Det Lugnt
by Dungen
June 21, 2004
This is the third album of psychedelic-rock tunes from Swedish multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Gustav Ejstes.
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