Album Releases by Genre

Passage

Passage

by Exitmusic
May 22, 2012
The full-length debut release for the Brooklyn indie band led by the married duo Devon Church and Aleksa Palladino continues the atmospheric and emotional sound from their 2011 EP, From Silence.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Ursprung

Ursprung

by Ursprung
May 22, 2012
This is the debut release from the collaboration between Pantha du Prince's Hendrik Weber and Stephan Abry.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Ghettos & Gardens

Ghettos & Gardens

by Justin Martin
May 22, 2012
The San Francisco-based DJ releases his debut album of house music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Rinse Presents: Brackles

Rinse Presents: Brackles

by Brackles
May 22, 2012
Rob Kemp's debut full length studio album as Brackles features Cherry V, Lily McKenzie, Meleka, and Terri Walker as guest vocalists.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Salton Sea

Salton Sea

by Tomas Barfod
May 22, 2012
The solo debut for the drummer of WhoMadeWho was inspired by both the film, Blade Runner, and the California body of water the album is named after.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Light the Dead See

The Light the Dead See

by Soulsavers
May 22, 2012
The British duo worked with Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan on The Light the Dead See.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Black Boulder

Black Boulder

by Phon.O
May 22, 2012
This is the third release for the Berlin-based electronic artist Carsten Aermes as Phon.O.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
You Know You Like It [EP]

You Know You Like It [EP]

by Aluna George
May 15, 2012
R&B and electronic music influences are apparent on the three-track debut EP release from singer Aluna Francis and producer George Reid.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Ufabulum

Ufabulum

by Squarepusher
May 15, 2012
Tom Jenkinson's latest album as Squarepusher returns to electronica with a release created with a visual component for his live shows.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Go! Pop! Bang!

Go! Pop! Bang!

by Rye Rye
May 15, 2012
The debut full-length release for the Baltimore club rapper features guest appearances by Akon, Robyn, Tyga, and Porcelain Black.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Memory

Memory

by Lazer Sword
May 8, 2012
The second full-length album for the electronic duo of Anateus Roy and Bryant Rutledge includes influences from such music genres as techno, footwork, and drum 'n' bass.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Mohn

Mohn

by Mohn
May 8, 2012
This is the nine-track debut electronic album from Wolfgang Voigt and Jörg Burger.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
African Electronic Music 1975-1982

African Electronic Music 1975-1982

by Francis Bebey
May 8, 2012
The compilation collects recordings from the Cameroon artist's earlier works from between 1975 and 1982.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Keepers of the Light

Keepers of the Light

by LHF
May 8, 2012
The collective of several electronic music producers who go by the names Amen Ra, Double Helix, No Fixed Abode, Low Density Matter, Octaviour, Escobar Seasons, Solar Man, and Lumin Project, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
World, You Need a Change of Mind

World, You Need a Change of Mind

by Kindness
May 8, 2012
The debut release for Adam Bainbridge was produced by Philippe Zdar.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Heirlooms

Heirlooms

by Dave Aju
May 8, 2012
The second full-length dance album for the San Francisco-based producer was inspired by his late father, a jazz musician.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Club Rez [EP]

Club Rez [EP]

by Girl Unit
May 7, 2012
The latest release from dance DJ/producer Philip Gamble is a six track double EP.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Drokk: Music Inspired by Mega-City One

Drokk: Music Inspired by Mega-City One

by Geoff Barrow
May 1, 2012
Portishead leader Geoff Barrow releases his latest project, a soundtrack to the comic strip series, 2000 A.D with composer Ben Salisbury.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Galaxy Garden

Galaxy Garden

by Lone
May 1, 2012
Dance producer Matt Cutler's latest album as Lone features two tracks with vocals.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Meantime [EP]

Meantime [EP]

by Kwes.
May 1, 2012
The four-track EP from producer Kwes. is his first on the Warp label.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Reeling Skullways

Reeling Skullways

by Bass Clef
April 30, 2012
Ralph Cumbers' latest album as Bass Clef includes influences from Chicago and Detroit techno music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Burning Feeling

Burning Feeling

by Lovelock
April 30, 2012
This is the debut release for Zombi's Steve Moore as Lovelock.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Civilization

Civilization

by Distal
April 30, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for Atlanta electronic producer Michael Rathbun as Distal.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
AUN: The Beginning and the End of All Things [OST]

AUN: The Beginning and the End of All Things [OST]

by Christian Fennesz
April 30, 2012
The soundtrack to Edgar Honetschläger's film of the same name is the Austrian artist's first film score.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Exercises [EP]

Exercises [EP]

by CFCF
April 24, 2012
The mostly instrumental eight-track EP is the lastest release from the Montreal DJ/producer Mike Silver.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Mondo

Mondo

by Electric Guest
April 24, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Los Angeles-based indie duo of Asa Taccone (co-writer/producer of "Dick in a Box") and Matthew Compton was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
Efunk: The Album

Efunk: The Album

by Soul Clap
April 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Boston house music DJs of Charles Levine and Eli Goldstein.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
R.I.P.

R.I.P.

by Actress
April 24, 2012
Darren Cunningham's latest album as Actress was partially inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Orcas

Orcas

by Orcas
April 24, 2012
The debut album of the collaboration between Benoit Pioulard and Rafael Anton Irisarri of the Sight Below.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Reform Club

Reform Club

by Claro Intelecto
April 24, 2012
This is the third full-length electronic album for producer Mark Stewart under the name Claro Intelecto.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
5.3
The Mind of Traxman

The Mind of Traxman

by Traxman
April 17, 2012
The latest release from Chicago DJ/producer Cornelius Ferguson includes not only footwork, but influences from soul, funk, jazz, and hip-hop.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
My God Is Blue

My God Is Blue

by Sébastien Tellier
April 16, 2012
The fourth album from the French electro-pop singer-wongwriter was produced by DJ Mr. Flash.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Spine Hits

Spine Hits

by Sleepy Sun
April 10, 2012
Produced by Dave Catching, the third album from San Francisco psychedelic rock band is its first since Rachel Fannan left the group.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Iradelphic

Iradelphic

by Clark
April 3, 2012
Chris Clark's sixth album featuring Martina Topley-Bird and acoustic guitars was recorded around the world, including Australia, Belgium, Germany, Norway, and the UK.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Wonky

Wonky

by Orbital
April 3, 2012
The eighth album for the British techno band is its first since 2004's Blue Album and the duo reforming in 2008.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
DJ-Kicks

DJ-Kicks

by Photek
April 3, 2012
Originally primarily a drum'n'bass DJ/producer Rupert Parkes' more recent albums have leaned tpoward techno and dubstep. The latest DJ Kicks' album continues this trend with a mix of his own work and other artists.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Transistor Rhythm

Transistor Rhythm

by Addison Groove
April 2, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for British juke producer Tony Williams under the Addison Groove name.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Into the Trees

Into the Trees

by One Little Plane
April 2, 2012
Kathryn Bint's second folk-pop albumas One Little Plane was produced by Kieran Hebden (Four Tet).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Transverse

Transverse

by Carter Tutti Void
March 27, 2012
The album was a live recorded four-song set with Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti of Throbbing Gristle and Factory Floor guitarist Nik Coik at London's Roundhouse in 2011.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Songs

Songs

by Rusko
March 27, 2012
The second album from dubstep producer/DJ Christopher Mercer, aka Rusko, features influences from pop, R&B, house, reggae, dancehall, and garage music.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Transitions

Transitions

by Elephant & Castle
March 27, 2012
This is the debut solo project for Oakland electronic producer David Reep.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
MDNA

MDNA

by Madonna
March 26, 2012
Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. guest on Madonna's 12th studio album that includes production from Martin Solveig, Benny Benassi, and William Orbit, who also worked on 1998's Ray of Light.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.6
The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

by John Foxx and the Maths
March 20, 2012
The two-disc release is the second electronic album with Ultravox founding member John Foxx and producer Benge.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Host

The Host

by The Host
March 20, 2012
Producer Barry Lynn, who is better known under his Boxcutter alias, releases his first album under the Host name.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Metal Dance

Metal Dance

by Trevor Jackson
March 20, 2012
The compilation of EBM, industrial, post-punk electronic music was collected together by producer/DJ Trevor Jackson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Pretty Ugly

Pretty Ugly

by DVA
March 19, 2012
The debut album from Leon "Scratcha DVA" Smart features guest appearances by Natalie Maddix, Muhsinah, A.L. Zaki Ibrahim, Vikter Duplaix, Fatima, and Cornelia.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Ghosts

Ghosts

by Monolake
March 13, 2012
The darker eighth recording for Robert Henke is the second release in a planned trilogy of albums that began with 2009's Silence.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Elemental

Elemental

by Demdike Stare
March 13, 2012
The album collects the four-part vinyl EPs released last year into one set.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
SSSS

SSSS

by VCMG
March 13, 2012
Ssss is the debut electronic release from Depeche Mode's Vince Clarke and Martin Gore. They last worked together on 1981's Speak & Spell, after which Clarke left to form Yazoo (Yaz in the US).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.4
Father Creeper

Father Creeper

by Spoek Mathambo
March 13, 2012
The second album from South African artist Spoek Mathambo includes hip-hop, R&B, native African, electronic, and rock elements on the debut with the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Personality

Personality

by Scuba
March 6, 2012
The third album for dubstep DJ Paul Rose aka Scuba mixes dubstep, techno, and bass.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.0
Brighter

Brighter

by WhoMadeWho
March 5, 2012
This is the fourth full-length album from the Danish electronic trio.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Parastrophics

Parastrophics

by Mouse on Mars
February 28, 2012
The 10th release for the German electronic music duo of Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner is their first album since 2006's Varcharz.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
The Minimal Wave Tapes, Vol. 2

The Minimal Wave Tapes, Vol. 2

by Various Artists
February 28, 2012
This is the second volume of the compilation of electronic music recorded in the 1980s.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
TRST

TRST

by Trust
February 28, 2012
The Canadian duo of Robert Alfons and Austra's Maya Postepski offers a mix of synth-pop and goth on its debut release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
120 Days, Vol. 2

120 Days, Vol. 2

by 120 Days
February 28, 2012
This is the second full-length album for the Norwegian electro-rock band.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
The  Keychain Collection

The Keychain Collection

by Gang Colours
February 27, 2012
Will Ozanne's debut album as Gang Colours features a mix of downtempo and UK garage music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Belbury Tales

The Belbury Tales

by Belbury Poly
February 24, 2012
The fourth album for the band led by Jim Jupp features Christopher Budd and Jim Musgrave as guest musicians.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Carnivale Electricos

Carnivale Electricos

by Galactic
February 21, 2012
The New Orleans ensemble bring the sounds of Mardi Gras and Carnivale to its latest album of funk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Visions

Visions

by Grimes
February 21, 2012
The fourth release for the Canadian artist Claire Boucher is her first on the 4AD label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.8
Nzca/Lines

Nzca/Lines

by Nzca/Lines
February 20, 2012
The debut album for the one-man band project for Michael Lovett blends together R&B and pop styles.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
They!Live

They!Live

by Benjamin Damage
February 14, 2012
British house music producers Benjamin Damage and Doc Daneeka were signed by Modeselektor after hearing the single Creeper last year.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Underrated Silence

Underrated Silence

by Ulrich Schnauss
February 14, 2012
German producer Ulrich Schnauss worked with fellow Engineers' bassist Mark Peters on this minimalist electronic album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Fabriclive 61

Fabriclive 61

by Pinch
February 14, 2012
Fabric's latest mix compilation is from the British dubstep DJ/producer Pinch.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Hotel Amour

Hotel Amour

by Terranova
February 14, 2012
This is the first album from the German dance duo since 2004’s Digital Tenderness.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Fin

Fin

by John Talabot
February 14, 2012
This is the debut full-length release for the Barcelona-based house producer John Talabot.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Patience (After Sebald)

Patience (After Sebald)

by The Caretaker
February 14, 2012
Leyland Kirby used Austrian composer Franz Schubert's music to create the soundtrack to Grant Lee's film of the same name.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Kindred [EP]

Kindred [EP]

by Burial
February 14, 2012
The three-track EP for the electronic artist runs just over 30 minutes long, with two tracks running over 11 minutes in length.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.9
Vienna Blue

Vienna Blue

by Tin Man
February 14, 2012
Techno producer Johan Auvinen's latest album as Tin Man muses on his feelings about Austria.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Hive Mind

Hive Mind

by Ital
February 13, 2012
Mi Ami's Daniel Martin-McCormicks releases a five-track album of house music under the name Ital for Planet Mu.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Search Engine

The Search Engine

by DJ Food
February 7, 2012
Strictly Kev releases the first full-length DJ Food release in more than 10 years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon)

Le Voyage dans la Lune (A Trip to the Moon)

by Air
February 7, 2012
The French duo expand on the score they created for the restoration of Georges Melies' silent short film Le Voyage dans la Lune in this full-length soundtrack.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
Blondes

Blondes

by Blondes
February 7, 2012
The debut album for the Brooklyn electronic duo of Zach Steinman and Sam Haar includes three previously released tracks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Six Cups of Rebel

Six Cups of Rebel

by Lindstrøm
February 7, 2012
The Norwegian electronic producer's latest release is the first album to include his own vocals.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.5
Ten$ion

Ten$ion

by Die Antwoord
February 7, 2012
The South African trio releases its second studio album on its own label, Zef Recordz, after leaving Interscope over the direction of its music.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.9
Planet High School

Planet High School

by Mux Mool
February 6, 2012
This is the second full-length album of self-described instrumental hip-hop from the Brooklyn-based electronic producer Brian Lindgren.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
New Epoch

New Epoch

by Goth Trad
February 6, 2012
This is the fourth solo album for the Japanese dubstep artist, Takeaki Maruyama.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Making Mirrors

Making Mirrors

by Gotye
January 31, 2012
Kimbra guests on the single "Somebody That I Used To Know" from the first album in five years from the Belgian-Australian Wally De Backer as Gotye.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Voices from the Lake

Voices from the Lake

by Voices from the Lake
January 31, 2012
Italian DJ/producers Donato Dozzy and Neel collaborated on this ambient techno release.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Queen of the Wave

Queen of the Wave

by Pepe Deluxe
January 31, 2012
The fourth album for the duo from Finland is based on a 19th-century novel about Atlantis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Mirrorwriting

Mirrorwriting

by Jamie Woon
January 31, 2012
The debut full-length album for the British R&B singer who graduated from the same infamous Brit School as Adele and Amy Winehouse was produced with Will Bevan (aka Burial) and Royce Wood, Jr.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Audience of One

Audience of One

by Oren Ambarchi
January 31, 2012
The latest album from the Australian musician includes Knots, a 33-minute song.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Lilacs & Champagne

Lilacs & Champagne

by Lilacs & Champagne
January 31, 2012
The debut album for the side project by Alex Hall and Emil Amos of Grails features instrumental music from a wide variety of genres, including rap, 1970s soundtracks, and electronic music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Be Strong

Be Strong

by The 2 Bears
January 31, 2012
Originally proposed as a three-piece with Metronomy's Joe Mount, Hot Chip's Joe Goddard and Raf Daddy went ahead with the idea without Mount to become The 2 Bears. After three EPs, the duo releases its debut full-length of original songs.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Lineage

Lineage

by Shigeto
January 31, 2012
The eight track instrumental album from Zach Saginaw is his fifth under the pseudonym Shigeto.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Keep Your Dreams

Keep Your Dreams

by Canyons
January 31, 2012
This is the debut release for the Sydney-based duo of Leo Holiday and Ryan Grieve.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
And Never Ending Nights

And Never Ending Nights

by Loops of Your Heart
January 31, 2012
Alex Willner's debut album for his solo project, Loops of Your Heart, features synth-based electronic music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Colours

Colours

by Graffiti6
January 24, 2012
This is the debut full-length album from the duo of singer Jamie Scott and producer Tommy D.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
Bangarang [EP]

Bangarang [EP]

by Skrillex
January 24, 2012
From First to Last's Sonny Moore releases his fourth EP of brostep, a subgenre of dubstep.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.1
MU.ZZ.LE

MU.ZZ.LE

by Gonjasufi
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the Las Vegas-based artist only runs 25 minutes long.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
U&I

U&I

by Leila
January 24, 2012
The fourth album for the electronic producer/artist who has worked with Bjork features Mt. Sims.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Back on Time

Back on Time

by Plug
January 24, 2012
This is a collection of recordings from 1995-1998 by Luke Vibert under the name Plug.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
I Love You

I Love You

by Jason Urick
January 24, 2012
The second solo release for the now Portland, Oregon-based electronic artist was created while Urick was moving from Baltimore and dealing with his personal relationships.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
1992-2012

1992-2012

by Underworld
January 23, 2012
The three-disc set is a follow-up to its 1992-2002 compilation with additional B-sides, bonus tracks, and live tracks.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.4
A  Collection

A Collection

by Underworld
January 23, 2012
This one-disc compilation contains 16 tracks spanning the 20 years of the electronic band's career.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Revenant Diary

The Revenant Diary

by Mark Van Hoen
January 17, 2012
The latest solo album for the former Seefeel member was inspired by the rediscovery of some of his recordings from 1982.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
This Means War

This Means War

by Attack Attack!
January 17, 2012
The third album for the Ohio metal band that mixes electronic elements in its sound was produced by lead singer Caleb Shomo.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.8
Headcage [EP]

Headcage [EP]

by Matthew Dear
January 17, 2012
The four track EP was produced with Van Rivers and the Subliminal Kid.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Man with Potential

Man with Potential

by Pete Swanson
January 17, 2012
This is the first album on the Type label for the cofounder of Yellow Swans.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Wonderland

Wonderland

by Steve Aoki
January 17, 2012
Travis Barker, Blaqstarr, Rivers Cuomo, Lil John, LMFAO, and Kid Cudi are some of the guests on the DJ/producer/Dim Mak Records founder's debut album.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
2.7