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| The third album from the Oklahoma rock band was produced by Eric Valentine. [Rock/Pop/Alternative] |
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| The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron. [Rock/Pop/Alternative] |
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| This is the third album for the Maine native who has also performed with Death Vessel and The Pinkerton Thugs. [Rock/Indie] |
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Tronic by Black Milk |
| The latest release for the Detroit rapper/producer features guest appearances by Dwele, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, and DJ Premier. [Rap] |
Added 15 December 2008:
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OnMyRadio by Musiq Soulchild |
| The fifth album for the R&B; singer features Mary J. Blige and Damian Marley as guests [R&B;/Soul] |
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| The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines. [Rock/Dance/Alternative] |
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| The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile. [Rock/Pop/Alternative] |
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| This is the second album for the duo of Little Brother's Phonte and producer Nicolay. [R&B;/Rap] |
Added 12 December 2008:
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NYC by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid |
| Four Tet's Kieren Hebden and drummer Steve Reid team up for the fourth time on this album about New York City. [Electronic/Indie] |
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Glider by The Sight Below |
| The debut full-length album for the Seattle-based artist was performed live. [Electronic/Experimental] |
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Nomad by Headhunter |
| This is the first full length release for the British dubstep producer. [Electronic] |
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| The solo debut for the electronic artist Tobacco also features Aesop Rock. [Electronic] |
Added 11 December 2008:
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| This is the fourth studio album for the electronic artist from Austria. [Electronic] |
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| The second album for the Chicago-based band is its first on the Anticon label. [Rock/Pop/Indie] |
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Split by Thursday/Envy |
| The New Jersey rock band teams up with Japan's Envy for a limited-release two-disc set. [Rock/Alternative] |
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Ropechain by Grampall Jookabox |
| This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician. [Rock/Experimental/Indie] |
Added 10 December 2008:
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| The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The collection contains various covers recorded for tribute albums, plus radio recordings and two instrumentals. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The re-release of the indie rock band's 1997 album features b-sides and live recordings. [Rock/Indie] |
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| The two-disc collection of live shows and radio recordings cover the years of 1994 to 2004. [Rock/Indie] |
Added 9 December 2008:
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| The fifth album for the R&B; singer is her first with the Epic label. [R&B;] |
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| The rapper's eighth album features Pharrell Williams, Cee-Lo Green, and Kanye West as guests. [Rap] |
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| The CD/DVD set features songs from the duo's 2008 US tour stop in San Francisco. [Electronic] |
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| The remix album features songs from the rock band's first two albums by such singers and producers as Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, The Cool Kids, Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Paul Oakenfold and Phantom Planet's Sam Farrar. [Rock/Pop] |
Added 8 December 2008:
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| The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days. [Rock/Alternative] |
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| The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin. [Rock/Indie] |
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III by The Alps |
| This is the debut studio album for the San Francisco trio. [Rock/Indie] |
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| This is the fourth album for the Minnesota punk band. [Rock/Punk] |
Added 6 December 2008:
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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] |
Added 4 December 2008:
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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] |
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