Album Releases by Genre

Trouble

Trouble

by The Dead C
August 12, 2016
The latest release from the New Zealand noise-rock trio was recorded live in a day.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Vulnicura Live

Vulnicura Live

by Björk
July 22, 2016
The live album mixed by Björk, Arca and The Haxan Cloak was first available as a 14-track limited release only at Rough Trade stores. The wider commercial release features one less track ("All Neon Like") and was mixed by Björk, Arca and Chris Elms.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.9
1971-1981 [Box Set]

1971-1981 [Box Set]

by Cluster
April 15, 2016
The nine-disc box set for the German experimental band formed by Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius features the albums released during the duo's first decade as a band (they would reunite in 1989 and 1987 before finally ending in 2010).
Metascore:
92
User Score:
5.2
Echtzeit

Echtzeit

by Qluster
March 4, 2016
A portion of the sixth full-length release for the experimental electronic trio was recorded in a church.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Värähtelijä

Värähtelijä

by Oranssi Pazuzu
February 26, 2016
This is the fourth full-length release for the Finnish black metal band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Bloodiest

Bloodiest

by Bloodiest
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the Chicago metal band was co-produced by Tony Lazzara and Sanford Parker.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Kannon

Kannon

by Sunn O)))
December 4, 2015
The seventh studio release for the Seattle doom metal is a 30 minutes three-track album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.4
City Lake [Reissue]

City Lake [Reissue]

by Bing & Ruth
November 13, 2015
The reissued and remastered release of the full-length debut for the Brooklyn pianist and composer David Moore features three new tracks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Beyond Belief

Beyond Belief

by Mark McGuire
November 13, 2015
The fifth full-length solo release took nearly two years for the former Emeralds member to complete.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
International Blackjazz Society

International Blackjazz Society

by Shining
October 23, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the Norwegian group led by Jørgen Munkeby was mixed by Sean Beavan.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
All Across This Land

All Across This Land

by Blitzen Trapper
October 2, 2015
The eighth full-length release from the Portland, Oregon quintet was inspired by classic and southern rock.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Half Free

Half Free

by U.S. Girls
September 25, 2015
The latest release for the Meg Remy project was produced by Onakabazien and features guest appearances from Ben Cook, Amanda Crist, and Remy's husband Slim Twig.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Good Sad Happy Bad

Good Sad Happy Bad

by Micachu & the Shapes
September 11, 2015
After scoring 2014 film Under The Skin, Mica Levi returns to his experimental pop trio for their first studio release in three years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Many Levels of Laughter

Many Levels of Laughter

by J Fernandez
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Chicago-based artist was home recorded.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.5
Perfect World

Perfect World

by Uniform
June 9, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn industrial hardcore duo formed by former Men bassist Ben Greenberg and former Drunkdriver singer Michael Berdan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Sounding Lines

Sounding Lines

by Moritz von Oswald Trio
June 9, 2015
The fifth full-length release from the trio features Afro-beat drummer Tony Allen in place of Vladislav Delay.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Carnation

Carnation

by Daughn Gibson
June 2, 2015
The third full-length release for the Pennsylvania singer-songwriter was produced with Randall Dunn.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.3
Dumb Flesh

Dumb Flesh

by Blanck Mass
May 12, 2015
This is the second solo release for Fuck Buttons' Benjamin John Power.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Musique de Film Imaginé

Musique de Film Imaginé

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
April 28, 2015
The San Francisco psychedelic rock band latest release was inspired by French film scores of the 50s and 60s with guest appearances from SoKo and Asia Argento.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Citizen Zombie

Citizen Zombie

by The Pop Group
February 24, 2015
The first release of new songs from the British post-punk band in 35 years was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Skullsplitter

Skullsplitter

by Eric Chenaux
February 17, 2015
The latest experimental full-length release for the Toronto-based guitarist features four instrumental tracks produced with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Full Bleed: Caught on Tape

Full Bleed: Caught on Tape

by Thurston Moore
February 10, 2015
This is the fourth release from the collaboration between Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore and Sunburned Hand Of The Man drummer John Moloney.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
geocidal

geocidal

by tētēma
December 9, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration of Mike Patton and Anthony Pateras.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Just Us

Just Us

by Faust
November 25, 2014
The 11th studio release from the German Krautrock band is said to be an invitation for fans to use the music as " a base on which to build their own music."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Different Every Time

Different Every Time

by Robert Wyatt
November 17, 2014
The two-disc compilation for the guitarist includes one disc with Wyatt's work as part of Soft Machine, Matching Mole, as well as a solo artist and the second disc includes collaborations and guest appearances with such artists as Bjork, Anja Garbarek, Hot Chip, Jeanette Lindstrom, Mike Mantler, and Phil Manzanera.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 to 1972 [Box Set]

Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 to 1972 [Box Set]

by Captain Beefheart
November 11, 2014
The four-disc box set collects the remastered versions of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band's early 1970s albums Lick My Decals Off, Baby; The Spotlight Kid; and Clear Spot with a disc of outtakes and alternates takes of songs.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
Ishi

Ishi

by M. Geddes Gengras
June 24, 2014
Thisi is the three-track [four, if including the 43-plus-minute bonus track "Vigil" on CD and digital versions] synth release for the electronic artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Bécs

Bécs

by Fennesz
April 29, 2014
The sixth full-length solo release for the Austrian electronic producer Christian Fennesz is considered a conceptual follow-up to 2001's Endless Summer.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Seer

Seer

by Golden Retriever
March 25, 2014
The third release for the Oregon duo of Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff was recorded over two years.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

by Current 93
March 4, 2014
On the latest release for the experimental British group led by David Tibet that includes James Blackshaw, Andrew Liles, Ossian Brown, Antony Hegarty, and Nick Cave, features Bobbie Watson of Comus, Jack Barnett of These New Puritans, as well as Tony McPhee and Carl Stokes of the Groundhogs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Boy

Boy

by Carla Bozulich
March 4, 2014
Described by Evangelista singer as her pop album, the first solo release in six years under her real name was co-produced with John Eichenseer.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.0
The Unsemble

The Unsemble

by The Unsemble
March 4, 2014
The debut release for the trio formed by the Jesus Lizard's Duane Denison, Einsturzende Neubaten's Alexander Hacke, and Silver Jew's Brian Kotzur includes five improvised tracks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Voices In A Rented Room

Voices In A Rented Room

by New Bums
February 25, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration by Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance and Donovan Quinn of Skygreen Leopards.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Along the Way

Along the Way

by Mark McGuire
February 4, 2014
This is the third full-length solo release for the former Emeralds guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
No End

No End

by Keith Jarrett
November 25, 2013
The pianist plays not only piano but bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, percussion, recorder, and tabla on this release recorded in 1986.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Boot!

Boot!

by The Thing
November 19, 2013
The latest release for the Scandinavian free jazz trio of baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt HÃ¥ker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love includes three originals and two jazz standards.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Take Me to the Land of Hell

Take Me to the Land of Hell

by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 24, 2013
The latest release for the widow of John Lennon/Japanese avant garde artist was produced with Sean Lennon and Yuka Honda. The album includes guest appearances from Nels Cline, Lenny Kravitz, Questlove, and Andrew Wyatt.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Glow

Glow

by Jackson and His Computerband
September 3, 2013
This is the first release in eight years for French electronic artist, Jackson Fourgeaud.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Slow Focus

Slow Focus

by Fuck Buttons
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the London electronic duo of Andrew Hung and Benjamin Power was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Return to Annihilation

Return to Annihilation

by Locrian
June 25, 2013
The latest release for the Chicago experimental rock trio is its first on the Relapse label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
The  Lost Tapes

The Lost Tapes

by Rodion G.A.
May 28, 2013
The collection of unreleased tracks from the Romanian producer Rodion Rosca was recorded between 1978-1984.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
13 Degrees of Reality

13 Degrees of Reality

by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Your Turn

Your Turn

by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
April 30, 2013
The mostly instrumental second release for Marc Ribot's experimental trio was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
5.6
The Plain Where the Palace Stood

The Plain Where the Palace Stood

by David Grubbs
April 16, 2013
Andrea Belfi, Stefano Pilia, and C. Spencer Yeh backed the indie singer-songwriter on his sixth solo release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
No Answer: Lower Floors

No Answer: Lower Floors

by Wolf Eyes
April 9, 2013
The latest release for the Michigan noise rock band includes contributions from former members Aaron Dilloway, Mike Connelly, and new guitarist James Baljo.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

by Apparat
February 19, 2013
The 10th release for Sascha Ring as Apparat was originally commissioned for 2012 Ruhr Festival's stage production of Tolstoy’s War and Peace directed by Sebastian Hartmann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Exorcism of Envy

Exorcism of Envy

by Mark Stewart
December 11, 2012
Mark Stewart's 2012 release The Politics of Envy is remixed with the help of such artists as Factory Floor, Keith Levene, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Daddy G of Massive Attack, and Primal Scream.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Bish Bosch

Bish Bosch

by Scott Walker
December 4, 2012
The first studio solo release for the American-born singer-songwriter since 2006's The Drift was recorded over three years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Lux

Lux

by Brian Eno
November 13, 2012
Brian Eno's debut solo release on Warp (two previous releases were collaborations with other artists) was originally composed for a sound art exhibit in Italy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
These Walls of Mine

These Walls of Mine

by Peter Broderick
October 22, 2012
The experimental release sees the musician mixing various pieces of his own voice rapping, talking, and singing with music.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Overgrown Path

Overgrown Path

by Chris Cohen
September 25, 2012
The debut solo full-length from the Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Cass McCombs, and Deerhoof's guitarist was recorded in Vermont.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Breakthrough

Breakthrough

by The Gaslamp Killer
September 18, 2012
The debut full-length release for William Bensussen as The Gaslamp Killer features guest appearances from such artist as Gonjasufi, Shigeto, Samiyam, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Daedelus.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Occupied With the Unspoken

Occupied With the Unspoken

by Golden Retriever
July 24, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the experimental instrumental electronic duo of Matt Carlson of Parenthetical Girls and Jonathan Sielaff, who also was in the Parenthetical Girls as well as the band AU.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Silfra

Silfra

by Hauschka
May 22, 2012
American violinist Hilary Hahn improvised tracks with Hauschka (German pianist Volker Bertelmann) on this release recorded in Iceland.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Between the Times and the Tides

Between the Times and the Tides

by Lee Ranaldo
March 20, 2012
The Sonic Youth guitarist's latest solo album produced by John Agnello features fellow Sonic Youth member Steve Shelly, Bob Bert, Jim O'Rouke, Nels Cline of Wilco, Irwin Menkin, Alan Licht, and John Medesk.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 2

Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 2

by Earth
February 14, 2012
The second volume in the Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light series from the Seattle-based quartet led by Dylan Carlson comprises five songs.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
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
Garden Window

Garden Window

by O' Brother
January 10, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Atlanta rock quintet was produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Live at the South Bank

Live at the South Bank

by Kieran Hebden
November 15, 2011
Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson joined the last collaboration of Steve Reid and Kieran Hebden of Four Tet on this final album from Reid, who died in April 2010.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Panic of Looking [EP]

Panic of Looking [EP]

by Brian Eno
November 8, 2011
Brian Eno and poet Rick Holland return with their second release together. The six-track EP contains songs from the Drums Between Bells recording sessions.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Forever

Forever

by Sleep Over
September 27, 2011
This is the debut release for the indie group led by Austin-based artist Stefanie Franciotti.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
In Animal Tongue

In Animal Tongue

by Evangelista
September 20, 2011
This is the third album for the Carla Bozulich-led project under the name Evangelista.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Salon des Amateurs

Salon des Amateurs

by Hauschka
April 12, 2011
Volker Bertelmann's latest album sees the composer creating house and techno music with help from violinist Hillary Hahn, Mum's drummer Samuli Kosminen, and Calexico's John Convertino and Joe Burns.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Horizontal Structures

Horizontal Structures

by Moritz von Oswald Trio
March 15, 2011
This is the second studio album for the trio that includes Moritz Von Oswald, Max Loderbauer, and Sasu Ripatti.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]

Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]

by Jonny Greenwood
March 8, 2011
The Radiohead guitarist returns to film scoring (he worked on the 2007 film There Will Be Blood) working on the soundtrack for the Japanese movie Norwegian Wood.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 1

Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 1

by Earth
February 22, 2011
The pioneers of drone doom return with part one of its latest concept album (Volume 2 is scheduled for 2012).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Something Dirty

Something Dirty

by Faust
February 1, 2011
The latest album for the krautrock pioneers features a new lineup with James Johnston and Geraldine Swayne joining original members Jean-Herve Peron and drummer Zappi Diermaier.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Tryptych

Tryptych

by Demdike Stare
January 31, 2011
Released separately in 2010 as three vinyl records, Forest of Evil, Liberation Through Hearing, and Voices of Dust are released together with additional tracks as a three-CD set for 2011.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.7
Knoxville

Knoxville

by Fennesz
August 24, 2010
The recording is the live improv performance of Christian Fennesz, David Daniell, and the Necks' Tony Buck at the Knoxille, Tennessee, Big Ears Festival in February 2009.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hunting My Dress

Hunting My Dress

by Jesca Hoop
July 27, 2010
This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Terror of Cosmic Loneliness

Terror of Cosmic Loneliness

by Gruff Rhys
July 27, 2010
The latest project for Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys has him teaming up with Brazilian artist Tony Da Gatorra. The making of the album is the subject of the documentary, Seperado.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Before Today

Before Today

by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
June 8, 2010
Los Angeles-based Ariel Pink releases his first album on the 4AD label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Royal Toast

Royal Toast

by The Claudia Quintet
May 18, 2010
The experimental jazz quintet led by Grammy-nominated John Hollenbeck invites Gary Versace for its fifth album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Cosmogramma

Cosmogramma

by Flying Lotus
May 4, 2010
Thom York, Ravi Coltrane, and Laura Darlington appears as a guests on the experimental producer/artist's third full-length album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Tommy

Tommy

by Dosh
April 13, 2010
The fifth album for Martin Dosh was named after his friend Tom Cesario, who had died two years ago.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Junior

Junior

by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer

Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer

by Red Sparowes
April 6, 2010
The third instrumental album for the rock project started by Isis members Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide is its first since Josh Graham left in 2008.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.8
Pumps!

Pumps!

by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Peepers

Peepers

by Polar Bear
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated experimental jazz band releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Sisterworld

Sisterworld

by Liars
March 9, 2010
The fifth album for the trio was recorded in Los Angeles with Tom Biller.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Home Acres

Home Acres

by Aloha
March 9, 2010
The rock quartet worked on writing the songs over the Internet before coming together to record the album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Endless Falls

Endless Falls

by Loscil
March 2, 2010
The latest ambient album for Scott Morgan, the Canadian producer, features a spoken word track with Destroyer's Dan Bejar.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
The Bells

The Bells

by Nils Frahm
March 2, 2010
The latest album for the German pianist features 11 tracks of piano improvisations.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton

The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton

by Clogs
March 2, 2010
This is the first non-instrumental album for the group and features My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, The National's Matt Berninger, and Sufjan Stevens as guest singers. The songs were written in 2005 while Padma Newsome was working in Italy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Going Places

Going Places

by Yellow Swans
March 2, 2010
This the final album for Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman. The experimental music duo from Portland, Oregon broke up in 2008.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Magic Chairs

Magic Chairs

by Efterklang
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Dear God, I Hate Myself

Dear God, I Hate Myself

by Xiu Xiu
February 23, 2010
Dear God, I Hate Myself is the art-rock band's first release featuring new band member Angela Seo (keys). The album also features contributions from producer/Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Tapestry Of Webs

Tapestry Of Webs

by Past Lives
February 23, 2010
The debut full-length album for the rock band featuring members of Seattle's The Blood Brothers was produced by Steve Fisk
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Kollaps Tradixionales

Kollaps Tradixionales

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
February 16, 2010
The sixth album for the Canadian group is the first credited under the shortened name of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Been Meaning To Tell You

Been Meaning To Tell You

by Ernest Gonzales
February 16, 2010
The Texas artist formerly known as Theory of Everything releases his second album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Causers of This

Causers of This

by Toro y Moi
February 9, 2010
Chaz Bundick is the one-man project behind Toro Y Moi. He mixes the best musical elements from across the globe, including electronic, psychedelic-rock, and R&B on his first full length record.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament

Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament

by Skullflower
February 2, 2010
The British drone band's latest release is a two-CD set.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
To Realize

To Realize

by Clipd Beaks
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Oakland-based experimental rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
Boca Negra

Boca Negra

by Chicago Underground Duo
January 26, 2010
Originally a quintet known as the Chicago Underground Orchestra, the duo of Chris Taylor and Rob Mazurek releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

by Harvey Milk
January 26, 2010
The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Origins [EP]

Origins [EP]

by VoicesVoices
January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles-based duo releases a six-track EP produced by Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Stigmata

Stigmata

by Martin Rev
January 5, 2010
The former member of the electro-punk duo Suicide releases his latest solo album, which is dedicated to his wife who passed away in 2007.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Waiting For You

Waiting For You

by King Midas Sound
December 8, 2009
The project consisting of The Bug, Roger Robinson and Hitomi releases its first album together.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.0
Chimeric

Chimeric

by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Love Comes Close

Love Comes Close

by Cold Cave
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the group from Phildelphia and New York is rereleased by Matador after being self-released in August.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd