Experimental Artists, Albums, and Music

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70	Chimeric by Radian November 10, 2009 This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria. User Score tbd
69	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. User Score tbd
67	Dead Zone Boys by Jookabox November 3, 2009 The David "Moose" Adamson-led band changes its name to just Jookabox for its third album. User Score tbd
80	Earthly Delights by Lightning Bolt October 27, 2009 This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island. User Score 7.4
84	Tarot Sport by Fuck Buttons October 20, 2009 The second album for the rock duo from Bristol was produced by Andrew Weatherall. User Score 8.1

79	Geneva by Russian Circles October 20, 2009 The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis. User Score 7.8
72	New Clouds by White Rainbow October 20, 2009 This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner. User Score 7.5
81	Embryonic by The Flaming Lips October 13, 2009 The latest album for the rock band features guest appearances by MGMT, the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Karen O, and German mathematician, Dr. Thorsten Wormann. User Score 8.7
78	All My Friends Are Funeral Singers by Califone October 6, 2009 The Chicago rock band's latest album is also the soundtrack to the film of the same name. User Score 8.2
72	God Is Good by Om September 29, 2009 This is the first studio album for the band since adding new drummer Emil Amos. User Score 7.8

83	Between My Head and the Sky by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band September 22, 2009 The first album credited to the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band since 1975 features Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), and her son/producer Sean Lennon. User Score 7.7
71	Unmap by Volcano Choir September 22, 2009 Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir. User Score 7.4
66	Rain Machine by Rain Machine September 22, 2009 Kyp Malone who has appeared on TV On The Radio and Iran's albums, releases his debut solo album. User Score 8.0
73	Central Market by Tyondai Braxton September 15, 2009 The Battles band member releases his latest solo album on the Warp label. User Score tbd
72	The Incident by Porcupine Tree September 15, 2009 The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks). User Score 8.7

80	Manafon by David Sylvian September 15, 2009 The latest solo album for the ex-Japan band member features work with musicians from the United Kingdom, Austria, and Japan. User Score 8.0
79	In Prism by Polvo September 8, 2009 The first studio album for the rock band in more than 12 years was produced by Brian Paulson. User Score 5.6
79	As Good As Gone by Nudge September 8, 2009 This is the latest album for the Brian Foote-led group. User Score tbd
80	The Snake by Wildbirds & Peacedrums August 25, 2009 The Swedish duo releases their second album. User Score 8.3
72	Luminous Night by Six Organs of Admittance August 18, 2009 Ben Chasny returns to his solo project to release his 11th studio album. User Score 7.2
85	Wind's Poem by Mount Eerie August 18, 2009 The fourth full-length album for the Washington state-based artist Phil Elverum. User Score 8.3
70	Armistice by MUTEMATH August 18, 2009 Dennis Herring produced the second album for the rock band who had its song "Spotlight" featured on the "Twilight" soundtrack. User Score 8.3
72	Destination Tokyo by Nisennenmondai August 11, 2009 This is the debut full-length album for the Japanese trio. User Score tbd
73	Troubled, Shaken Etc. by Sian Alice Group August 4, 2009 This is the second full-length album for the British band. User Score tbd
80	Gather, Form & Fly by Megafaun July 21, 2009 The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band. User Score 8.4
73	Riceboy Sleeps by Jonsi & Alex July 21, 2009 Sigur Ros' Jon Thor (Jonsi) Birgisson and his boyfriend Alex Somers release their first album together. User Score 8.7
75	Voltaic [Live] by Björk June 30, 2009 The live CD features live recordings after the release of 2007's "Volta." User Score 7.7
71	Beacons Of Ancestorship by Tortoise June 23, 2009 The rock band releases its first album of new material since 2004's "It's All Around You." User Score 8.4
78	Ambivalence Avenue by Bibio June 23, 2009 The second full-length album for Stephen Wilkinson is his first on Warp records. User Score 8.4
59	Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1 by The Paper Chase May 26, 2009 The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner. User Score 8.7
73	Harmonium by The Soundcarriers May 26, 2009 The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album. User Score tbd
79	Yesterday And Today by The Field May 19, 2009 The follow-up to Axel Willner's 2007 album, "From Here We Go Sublime" features Battles drummer John Stanier. User Score 8.0
74	La Llama by Savath & Savalas May 19, 2009 Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73), Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Carlos Lange release the band's fourth album. User Score tbd
78	Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free by Akron/Family May 5, 2009 This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007. User Score 7.8
76	Balf Quarry by Magik Markers May 5, 2009 The latest album for the band from Connecticut was produced by Scott Colburn. User Score tbd
62	Cryptomnesia by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez May 5, 2009 The first album of three recorded in 2006 by the side project of Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. User Score 5.7
74	When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV by Nadja April 28, 2009 The Toronto-based duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff release their latest album, featuring eight cover songs. User Score tbd
68	Mythomania by Cryptacize April 21, 2009 The second album for the experimental rock trio was recorded near Yosemite. User Score tbd
71	Tentacles by Crystal Antlers April 7, 2009 The debut full-length for the indie-rock band from Long Beach, California. User Score tbd
67	Repo by Black Dice April 7, 2009 The second album on the Paw Tracks label for the Brooklyn-based experimental group. User Score 7.0
73	The Floodlight Collective by Lotus Plaza March 24, 2009 The solo debut album of Deerhunter's Lockett Pundt. User Score 8.7
75	Hymn To The Immortal Wind by Mono March 24, 2009 The fifth album for the Japanese experimental rock band was produced by Steve Albini. User Score 8.4
72	Enemy Mine by Swan Lake March 24, 2009 The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach). User Score 7.7
76	As Seen Through Windows by Bell Orchestre March 10, 2009 This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire. User Score 7.3
73	C'est Com...Com...Complique by Faust March 3, 2009 The German rock group returns with original members Jean Herve Peron, Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, and Ulan Bator's Amaury Cambuzat. User Score tbd
72	White Bird Release by Pan-American February 24, 2009 The latest solo album for Labradford's Mark Nelson. User Score tbd
83	Choral by Mountains February 17, 2009 The third album for the Brooklyn-based duo who met at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. User Score 7.5
70	Sholi by Sholi February 17, 2009 The debut full-length album for the trio from Davis, California was produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof). User Score tbd
75	The Blue Depths by Odawas February 17, 2009 The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California. User Score tbd
70	Old Money by Omar Rodríguez-López January 27, 2009 The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist. User Score 7.5
68	Drone Trailer by MV & EE With The Golden Road January 20, 2009 This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder. User Score tbd
61	Mirror Eye by Psychic Ills January 20, 2009 The second full-length album for the New York experimental rock band. User Score tbd
77	RTZ by Six Organs of Admittance January 20, 2009 The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band. User Score tbd
79	Ouliposaliva by Angil & The Hidden Tracks November 24, 2008 The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments. User Score 8.7
76	Glider by The Sight Below November 11, 2008 The debut full-length album for the Seattle-based artist was performed live. User Score tbd
78	Fordlandia by Jóhann Jóhannsson November 4, 2008 The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names. User Score 8.7
70	Ropechain by Jookabox November 4, 2008 This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician. [The album was credited under Grampall Jookabox. The band changed its name to just Jookabox in 2009.] User Score tbd
81	Microcastle by Deerhunter October 28, 2008 The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york. User Score 8.7
78	Saint Dymphna by Gang Gang Dance October 21, 2008 The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band. User Score 8.7
74	Missiles by The Dears October 21, 2008 The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal. User Score 8.2
79	Hush Arbors by Hush Arbors October 21, 2008 Keith Wood and Leon Dufficy release their first album on the Ecstatic Peace label. User Score tbd
75	Temper by Benoît Pioulard October 14, 2008 The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch. User Score tbd
76	Ferndorf by Hauschka October 7, 2008 The German musician releases his latest album of experimental electronic piano music. User Score tbd
82	Doomsdayer's Holiday by Grails October 7, 2008 The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet. User Score 7.4
79	Alegranza by El Guincho October 7, 2008 The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist. User Score 7.6
83	Uproot by DJ/rupture October 7, 2008 After several years in Spain, Jace Clayton returns to New York with his latest album of electronic mixes. User Score 7.4
65	Luna by The Aliens September 29, 2008 The Scottish band that includes three members of the Beta Band releases its sophomore album. User Score 8.0
76	The Hawk Is Howling by Mogwai September 23, 2008 The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller. User Score 8.3
69	Journey To The West by Monkey September 23, 2008 Damon Albarn produced and wrote the music for the adaptation of a 16th Chinese book into a stage opera. User Score tbd
76	Of Sirens Born by Raglani September 16, 2008 The five-track debut on Kranky was originally self-released by Raglini. User Score tbd
78	Paperwork by Volcano! September 16, 2008 The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band. User Score tbd
63	All The Way by Growing September 9, 2008 The Brooklyn duo releases its first album under the Social Registry label. User Score tbd
79	Spirit by Apse August 19, 2008 The debut album of the Connecticut rock group was originally released overseas in 2006. User Score tbd
72	Chemical Chords by Stereolab August 19, 2008 Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson. User Score 8.4
64	Oceans Will Rise by The Stills August 19, 2008 The Montreal band releases its third album on its new label Arts & Crafts. User Score 8.5
82	White Fields And Open Devices by Vessels August 15, 2008 The quintet from Leeds releases its debut full-length album. User Score tbd
72	Astrological Straits by Zach Hill August 12, 2008 This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer. User Score 8.6
75	Preteen Weaponry by Oneida August 5, 2008 The rock band from New York releases its first album in a planned three-album trilogy the band is calling Thank Your Parents. User Score tbd
70	Something For All Of Us... by Brendan Canning July 22, 2008 Broken Social Scene cofounder Brendan Canning releases his first solo album as a part of the "Broken Social Scene Presents" series. User Score 7.9
85	Laulu Laakson Kukista by Paavoharju July 22, 2008 This is the latest album for the Finnish rock band. User Score 8.5
77	Object 47 by Wire July 15, 2008 The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004. User Score 7.7
80	Party Intellectuals by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog June 24, 2008 The debut album for guitarist/vocalist Marc Ribot as Ceramic Dog, who heads up the experimental rock trio. User Score tbd
81	Los Angeles by Flying Lotus June 10, 2008 The first full-length album on the Warp label for Steven Ellison. User Score 8.7
85	Life...The Best Game In Town by Harvey Milk June 3, 2008 This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia. User Score 7.4
82	Health//Disco by HEALTH May 27, 2008 The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles. User Score 6.5
71	Boo! Human by Joan of Arc May 20, 2008 This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band. User Score tbd
78	Supreme Balloon by Matmos May 6, 2008 The seventh album for the experimental band is promised to include many kinds of synthesizers. User Score tbd
78	Water Curses [EP] by Animal Collective May 6, 2008 The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions. User Score 8.5
73	Station by Russian Circles May 6, 2008 The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles. User Score 8.2
64	Blue Lambency Downward by Kayo Dot May 6, 2008 The third album for the avant-garde duo who were members of Maudlin Of The Well. User Score tbd
75	Smile by Boris April 29, 2008 The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))). User Score 8.5
74	Rabbit Habits by Man Man April 8, 2008 The third album for the Philadelphia band is its first on the Anti label. User Score 8.2
69	13 Blues for Thirteen Moons by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band March 25, 2008 The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions. User Score 7.9
80	Street Horrrsing by Fuck Buttons March 18, 2008 The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo. User Score 6.6
71	Hello, Voyager by Evangelista March 11, 2008 Carla Bozulich releases her latest album under the new band name of Evangelista. User Score tbd
70	Another Sound Is Dying by Dub Trio January 29, 2008 The third studio album for the dub rock group from Brooklyn, New York. User Score tbd
77	Women As Lovers by Xiu Xiu January 29, 2008 The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player. User Score 7.9
69	Shelter From The Ash by Six Organs of Admittance November 20, 2007 The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band. User Score 7.7
77	Parades by Efterklang November 13, 2007 The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians. User Score 8.4
86	Comicopera by Robert Wyatt October 9, 2007 The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests. User Score 8.6