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Tapes by The Rapture |
| The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The son of Afobeat legend Fela Kuti releases his latest album which features more piano and trumpet. [World] |
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Dark Developments by Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power, And The Amorphous Strums |
| Athens, Georgia's Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power team up to release this collaboration albumeith The Amorphous Strums. [Rock/Indie] |
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| Songwriter Nick Thorburn and producer Daddy Kev's first release together was recorded in Maui [Rock/Indie] |
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| This is the second album to be released in the United States for the Swedish singer. [Rock/Indie] |
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| This is the second album for the artist under the Matthew Herbert Big Band name. [Electronic] |
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| The rappers latest album features such guest artists as DJ Shadow, Mr. Lif, Damian Marley, and MF Doom. [Rap] |
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| Trans-Global Underground's Nick Page gathered a group of Ethiopian musicians to record this album that mixes African and dub reggae music. [World] |
Added 3 December 2008:
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| The ninth album for the Texas-born rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Bun B, Lil Wayne, J. Prince, Papa Rue, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro. [Rap] |
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| British electronica artist Ben Jacobs returns from a six year absence to release his third album under the Max Tundra name. [Electronic] |
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| Devendra Banhart and Priestbird's Greg Rogove release their debut album together. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The Grammy-winning blues artist releases his first studio album in five years, featuring appearances by Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos, and Ziggy Marley. [Blues] |
Added 2 December 2008:
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| The third album for the Grammy-winning singer/producer features guest appearances by Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Young Jeezy, and Wyclef Jean. [R&B;/Pop] |
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Circus by Britney Spears |
| Britney tries for another comeback with her sixth album, which features 'Womanizer,' her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since '...Baby One More Time.' [Pop/Rock/Dance] |
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| Released as a part of the Archive series of rare recordings of concerts from the early days of his career, this album includes songs recorded from a gig in Ann Arbor, MI, November 9-10, just before the release of his debut solo album. [Rock/Country/Pop] |
Added 26 November 2008:
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X by Trace Adkins |
| The Louisiana-born country artist's eighth studio album was produced by Frank Rogers. [Country] |
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| The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008. [Rock/Indie/Alternative] |
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| The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks. [Rock/Indie] |
Added 25 November 2008:
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| The eight-track EP contains songs from the "Viva La Vida" sessions, including one track featuring Jay-Z. [Rock/Alternative] |
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| Paul McCartney returns to record under the Fireman name with this third album produced with Youth. [Rock] |
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| The first album of new material in more than 15 years in the US for the Welsh singer was produced by Future Cut. [Rock] |
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| The sixth album for the rapper features such diverse guests as Ving Rhames, Rick Ross, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, T.I., T-Pain, Jay-Z, Nas, Chris Brown, and Jamie Foxx. [Rap] |
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| The fourth album for the Grammy-winning rapper features Young Jezzy, Lil Wayne, Mr. Hudason, and Kid Cudi. [Rap] |
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| The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini [Rock] |
Added 24 November 2008:
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| The Las Vegas band returns with its its third studio album produced by Stuart Price. [Rock/Pop] |
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| The African duo met at a school for the blind and have since written a song for the 2006 World Cup and their latest album features production by Damon Albarn. [World] |
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| The man behind the UK hit ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ is back with his latest album which features songs written by Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker and the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner. [Rock/Pop] |
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| The fourth album for the American singer features songs written by Ne-Yo, Rodney Jerkins and Guy Chambers. [Rock/Dance/Pop] |
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| The second release for the Illinois indie-rock band led by George Hunter. [Rock/Indie] |
Added 20 November 2008:
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| The long-gestating Guns N' Roses album finally sees the light of day. [Rock] |
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| The English metal band's latest release is a concept album about Gilles de Rais, the world's first serial killer and a soldier for Joan of Arc. [Rock/Metal] |
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| The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The Swedish metal band's latest release includes appearances by Apocalyptica, Entombed's Lars Goran Petrov, and Children of Bodom's Roope Latvala. [Rock/Metal] |
Added 19 November 2008:
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| The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001. [Rock/Alternative] |
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| This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The fourth album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Dave Fortman. [Rock/Metal] |
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| The fifth album for the country artist features Miranda Lambert as a guest on one track. [Country] |
Added 18 November 2008:
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| The third solo album for the ex-Destiny's Child singer features songs attributed to her alter ego Sasha Fierce. [R&B;/Soul/Pop] |
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| The American Idol winner's first album on the RCA label, produced by Rob Cavallo and Brian Howes, features songs co-written by Chris Cornell, Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik, and Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida." [Rock/Pop] |
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| After a five year absence the British singer returns with her third album produced by Jon Brion. [Rock] |
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| The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange. [Rock/Alternative/Metal] |
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Fordlandia by Johann Johannsson |
| The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names. [Electronic/Experimental] |
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| The debut album for the brothers from New Orleans. [Rap] |
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| This is the sophomore album for the indie-rock band from Madison, Wisconsin. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The fourth album for the Florida-based metal quartet was produced by Nick Raskulinecz. [Rock/Metal] |
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| Rapper Kool Keith's ninth album (second as Dr. Dooom) was produced with KutMasta Kurt. [Rap] |
Added 14 November 2008:
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| This is the third album for the Los Angeles punk rock band. [Rock/Punk] |
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| The live album features Reed, for the first time in 30 years, singing songs from "Berlin" at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York over five nights in December 2006. [Rock] |
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| The album features 21 tracks never before released by the late singer/songwriter Arthur Russell. [Rock/Folk] |
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| The recording of Buena Vista Social Club's first concert at Carnegie Hall in July 1, 1998. [Latin] |
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Galore by Dragonette |
| The dance group, comprising three Canadians and a Brit, releases its debut album stateside. [Rock/Dance/Pop] |
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| The New York quartet, which includes ex-Vivian Girls drummer Frankie Rose, releases its debut album. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The Canadian band reformed briefly after it broke up in 2006 to record these six songs for the never-finished follow-up to its 2004 debut album. [Rock/Indie] |
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The Door by Religious Knives |
| The Brooklyn, New York, quartet's debut album on the Ecstatic Peace label was produced with Thurston Moore. [Rock/Indie] |
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Uproot by DJ/Rupture |
| After several years in Spain, Jace Clayton returns to New York with his latest album of electronic mixes. [Electronic] |
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