Duluth Album Releases in 2000

Dial back the sound system one quarter of a century. The year 2000 was of particular significance to the Duluth music scene. It’s possibly the first time more than a dozen local albums were released in a single year. The emergence of a few local music labels is partially the reason, but in general the reduction in the cost to put out compact discs, growth in the number of bands and easier access to recording technology all contributed to the spike in output, which has only accelerated since.

Compiled here is an incomplete list of Duluth-related music releases from 2000. If you spot something that’s missing, feel free to comment here or send an email to paul @ perfectduluthday.com.
 

Both
Self-titled EP
Available on Bandcamp
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Sterling Waters
This Moment
Available on Apple Music
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Teague Alexy with Medication
Sun Moon and Heaven
Chicken-n-Pasta Records
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Accidental Porn
Live at the Brewhouse
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Giljunko
Old Men Fighting EP
Shaky Ray Records
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The First Ladies
Ladies First
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Ballyhoo
The Fruits of Our Neighbors
Ballerina Records
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The Lew Orsoni Quartet
Women Drinking Beer: Live at the Twin Ports Brewing Co.
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Louis Jenkins
Any Way in the World
Thousands Press
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Nobody
Filth
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Max Dakota and Modern Life
True to My Aim
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Dog Rust
The Borders of Skin
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Giljunko
Posters and Flags
Shaky Ray Records
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Mary Bue
Where the Monarchs Circled
Available on Bandcamp
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Low & Spring Heel Jack
Bombscare EP
Available on Bandcamp
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Various Artists
Dirty Secrets
Shaky Ray Records
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Leah Thomas
Rock & Bone
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The Dames / Both
“Down for Long” / “777” (7-inch split single)
Shaky Ray Records
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Houston / The Dames
Split EP
Spitball Records
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Michael Monroe
Abandin My Own Mind
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Low
The Exit Papers EP
Temporary Residence Limited
Available on Bandcamp
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Various Artists
Duluth Does Dylan
Spinout Records
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Bone Appetit
Self-titled demo
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Below are a few more releases from 2000. The PDD archive is missing cover art for these albums, so anyone who has it is encouraged to please supply it.

Azure du Jour
Live at the Bayfront Blues Saloon

Adam Sippola
Awake

Eerie Arq
Dirge

Bill Isles
Photo Mosaic