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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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His age? 58. And "At My Age" marks the first studio recording for the English singer-songwriter in six years. [ROCK] |
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This latest release for Scott Herren's Catalan- and tropicalia-themed Prefuse 73 side project is basically a Herren solo record, with the producer even singing on a number of tracks. Other vocalists include Mia Doi Todd and Jose Gonzalez. [INDIE/ROCK] |
Added 27 June 2007:
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Theology by Sinead O'Connor |
This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band. [ALTERNATIVE/ROCK] |
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This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass). [INDIE/ROCK] |
Added 26 June 2007:
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The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch produced this first release in a dozen years for the original lineup of the lengendary hardcore punk outfit. [ALTERNATIVE/ROCK] |
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The singer's third disc was produced by David Kahne and features an unlikely contribution on bass from Mike Watt (The Minutemen). [POP/ROCK] |
Added 25 June 2007:
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Well off his 3-disc-a-year pace, Adams celebrates just his first release of 2007 with the 13-song 'Tiger.' Sheryl Crow guests, and The Cardinals once again provide the backing. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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Money Mark guests on this all-instrumental, post-punk-influenced, 12-track set for the veteran hip-hop outfit. [RAP] |
Added 22 June 2007:
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Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project (now available in the U.S.). [INDIE/ROCK] |
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Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest. [ROCK/COUNTRY] |
Added 21 June 2007:
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'Idealism' is the full-length debut for the German electronica duo of Jens Moelle and Ismail Tuefekci. [ELECTRONIC] |
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This long-delayed fourth album sees the New York garage rockers jumping to a new label. [INDIE/ROCK] |
Added 20 June 2007:
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'Sun' is the first release in six years for the post-rock outfit whose members include Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Adem Ilhan. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band. [INDIE/ROCK] |
Added 19 June 2007:
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This is the second album for the tongue-in-cheek English band fronted by Eddie Argos. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter. [INDIE/ROCK] |
Added 18 June 2007:
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Covers are nothing new for the Roxy Music frontman, but 'Dylanesque' marks the first time Ferry has dedicated an entire album to the work of a single artist. (That would be Bob Dylan, in case you didn't notice the title.) [ROCK] |
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Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album. [INDIE/ROCK] |
Added 14 June 2007:
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This third album is the most song-based effort yet for the Michigan electronic music producer, who also records under the name Audion. [ELECTRONIC] |
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Jens Lekman and members of The Clientele and Architecture In Helsinki guest on the Brooklyn band's sixth album. [INDIE/ROCK] |
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