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Frank Ocean and a Short History of Spite Albums
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Frank Ocean and a Short History of Spite Albums

By
Grant Rindner
/ 29 August 2016
Frank Ocean's Endless, the decidedly less commercial of his two recent releases, might just be a victory for artists who've been forced to release music to fulfill contractual obligations. Here's a look at some of history's more significant spite albums.
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“I Now Possess a Righteous Anger”: An Intimate Chat with Say Anything

By
Evan Sawdey
/ 15 March 2012
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In-Flight Safety: We Are an Empire, My Dear

By
Kyle Deas
/ 25 March 2009
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The Innovators

By
PopMatters Staff
/ 29 July 2008
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Marvin Gaye: Here, My Dear

By
Mike Joseph
/ 10 April 2008
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New Years Day: My Dear

By
Dan Raper
/ 12 June 2007
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Richard Galliano New York Trio: Ruby, My Dear

By
Robert R. Calder
/ 3 November 2005

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