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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed albums.
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Albums must have at least 7 reviews to qualify for high score lists. Reissues, "best-of" compilations and box sets are not eligible for inclusion.
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In Stores 12 Jun 2007
Era Vulgaris
by Queens Of The Stone Age |
In Stores 19 Jun 2007
Icky Thump
by White Stripes |
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Added 8 June 2007:
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Ma Fleur by Cinematic Orchestra |
Jason Swinscoe's first Cinematic Orchestra disc in five years is indeed a soundtrack... to an imaginary film. [ELECTRONIC] |
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The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals. [ROCK] |
Added 6 June 2007:
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Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys guest on the UK artist's third album, available as a download only in the U.S. [RAP] |
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The singer collaborated with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Ne-Yo for her third album. [R&B] |
Added 5 June 2007:
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The second solo disc from former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Cornell was produced by Steve Lillywhite and includes a cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." [ALTERNATIVE/ROCK] |
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'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner. [ELECTRONIC] |
Added 4 June 2007:
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Album number six is the first new release in four years for the shock-rocker, who recorded the disc with guitarist Tim Skold. [ALTERNATIVE/ROCK] |
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'Memory' marks the former Beatle's first release for Starbucks' Hear Music label. David Kahne produced the 13-song set. [ROCK] |
Added 1 June 2007:
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Prog by The Bad Plus |
The rock-influenced piano trio's fifth album mixes originals with covers of songs by David Bowie ("Life On Mars"), Tears For Fears ("Everybody Wants To Rule The World") and Rush ("Tom Sawyer"). [JAZZ] |
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Spells by The Comas |
The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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Gareth Jones produced this ten-song set from the duo of Vince Clark and Andy Bell. [ALTERNATIVE/ROCK] |
Added 30 May 2007:
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Apparently no longer trapped in the closet, the crooner enlists Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and T.I. to help enliven this upbeat successor to 2005's 'TP.3 Reloaded.' [R&B] |
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The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante. [ALTERNATIVE/ROCK] |
Added 29 May 2007:
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The Game, Akon, Twista, Mariah Carey and Bow Wow help with vocals--as does jailed group member Flesh-N-Bone--on the latest comeback attempt from the trio. Jermaine Dupri and will.i.am are among the producers. [RAP] |
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The Utah emo band's third disc is their first since the departure of drummer Branden Steineckert. [ALTERNATIVE/ROCK] |
Added 24 May 2007:
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This debut full-length for the British five-piece offers ten tracks of shoegaze- and folk-influenced indie rock. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson. [INDIE/ROCK] |
Added 23 May 2007:
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Brendan O'Brien produced this second album for the New York band. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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The Massachusetts band--now down to the duo of Scott Levesque (vocals, guitars) and Brendan Harney (drums)--returns with their first album in four years. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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