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Some awesome albums by recently defunct bands
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One BeatOne Beat by Sleater-Kinney
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Oh how I miss Sleater-Kinney. They ended on a high note ("The Woods") but this was my favorite of theirs. Really, you can't go wrong with these women who didn't need a bass player, either! (1994-2006)
Thirteenth StepThirteenth Step by A Perfect Circle
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Wonderful album, and if you disregard the awful "eMOTIVe" they were a nice orchestrated and ambient extension of Maynard James Keenan.
TechniqueTechnique by New Order
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People will argue with Hook, but they are pretty much at rest. "Get Ready" was all we needed anyway, and it wouldn't be New Order without Peter Hook. (1977-2007, on how you see it.)
Gravity KillsGravity Kills by Gravity Kills
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Sorry to see them go. But sadly, it could have been right for them. Jeff's got a new band as of now. (1994-2003)
Life Begins AgainLife Begins Again by Jimmy Chamberlin Complex
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Jimmy's now with the Smashing Pumpkins again, but I wouldn't mind hearing more of this again. You see, the Smashing Pumpkins were once on the split, too.
DetailsDetails by Frou Frou
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They quit and now Imogen Heap's gone solo. But this one album was wonderful before "Garden State" whored it up. (2002-2003)
PurplePurple by Stone Temple Pilots
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They were really ready to go, though. And we've got Army of Anyone done. But it looks like Scott will just stay with Velvet Revolver. (1992-2002)
13 Ways to Bleed on Stage13 Ways to Bleed on Stage by Cold
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This or "Year of the Spider" really can be here. Derided by the critics I always found a soft spot for these guys (1997-2006).
Red MedicineRed Medicine by Fugazi
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The band looks like they had quit with the big association of the projects and falseness of the "reunion" rumors.
Mary Star of the SeaMary Star of the Sea by Zwan
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...But let's just redirect you to the Smashing Pumpkins why don't we! Considering how "Zeitgeist" went this could've been an SP album today. Great stuff. (2001-2003) Check out "Heartsong" and you won't be disappointed!
VCRVCR by VCR
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Easily my favorite of the two VCR albums, this EP was energetic. It's like a more energized Devo.
Hallowed GroundHallowed Ground by Violent Femmes
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Violent Femmes are NOT defunct but they'll never record new material again, and I want you to hear their stuff. They'll be along as long as Gordon and Victor are, lawsuits aside.