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Melissa Auf der Maur has the best rolodex in rock: She played bass for both Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins; went to school with Rufus Wainwright; and purportedly counts Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and Andrew W.K. among her romantic conquests. Her own record better be good. While Auf Der Maur's self-titled debut doesn't sound anything like either her friends or former employers, it's clear she's picked up a few tricks. Standout tracks "Followed the Waves" and "Real a Lie" storm out of the speakers with shameless arena rock bluster and volcanic urgency. Her lyrics stink (think witches and black light unicorn posters) but she compensates with the sort of million-decibel pterodactyl shriek that makes it hard to notice. And when she tries her hand at a bit of '80s-inspired noise pop with "Would If I Could" the results near My Bloody Valentine envelope pushing brilliance. She was obviously born to do this. --Aidin Vaziri

Auf der Maur >>

International edition of the ex-Hole/Smashing Pumpkins bassist's 2004 solo album debut. The album was produced by Chris Goss (Queens of the Stone Age), and features 12 tracks including collaborations with Josh Homme (QOTSA), Brandt Bjork (Kyuss) along with James Iha formerly of the Smashing Pumpkins, and Eric Erlandson formerly of Hole. Copy Controlled. EMI. 2004.

Followed the Waves >>

Real a Lie >>

Taken from the 2004 album 'Auf Der Maur'. The title track is b/w one non-LP track 'My Foggy Demo' (demo version of the album track 'My Foggy Notion'). EMI.

Taste You >>

Taken from the 2004 album 'Auf Der Maur'. The title track is b/w two non-LP tracks, 'Sergeant Politeness' (Live) & 'You Could Ice Skate To This'. EMI UK.

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Japanese edition of the ex-Hole/Smashing Pumpkins bassist's 2004 solo album features 13 tracks including 1 exclusive bonus track, 'Good News'. The album was produced by the Queens of the Stone Age producer, Chris Goss & features collaborations with Josh Homme (QOTSA), Brandt Bjork (Kyuss), James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), & Eric Erlandson (Hole). Copy Controlled. EMI.

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French edition of the ex-Hole/Smashing Pumpkins bassist's 2004 solo album debut features 12 tracks including 1 track sung in French, 'Taste You'. The album was produced by the Queens of the Stone Age producer, Chris Goss & features collaborations with Josh Homme (QOTSA), Brandt Bjork (Kyuss), James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), & Eric Erlandson (Hole). Copy Controlled. Labels/Capitol.

Followed the Waves >>

The first single taken from Melissa Auf Der Maur's (ex-Hole & Smashing Pumpkins) 2004 solo album 'Auf Der Maur'. The title track is b/w two non-album tracks, 'Good News' & 'My Foggy' (Demo). Copy Controlled. EMI/Labels.