Album Releases by Genre

Graphic As A Star

Graphic As A Star

by Josephine Foster
January 19, 2010
The latest album for the folk singer from Colorado was based on some of Emily Dickenson's poems.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
A Friend Of A Friend

A Friend Of A Friend

by Dave Rawlings Machine
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was recorded with the help of Gillian Welch, Old Crow Medicine Show, Benmont Tench, and Nate Walcott.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
What Will We Be

What Will We Be

by Devendra Banhart
October 27, 2009
The first album on his new label for the folk singer was co-produced with Paul Butler.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Hundreds Of Lions

Hundreds Of Lions

by Erin McKeown
October 13, 2009
Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Erin McKeown releases her latest album on Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Know Better Learn Faster

Know Better Learn Faster

by Thao With The Get Down Stay Down
October 13, 2009
The San Francisco-based trio releases its fourth studio album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
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Somewhere Gone

Somewhere Gone

by Exene Cervenka
October 6, 2009
The lead singer of the punk rock band X releases her first solo album on the Bloodshot Records label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Threadbare

Threadbare

by Port O'Brien
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the California-based indie rock trio.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
The First Days Of Spring

The First Days Of Spring

by Noah and the Whale
October 6, 2009
The second album for the band features a film directed by the band's lead singer, Charles Fink.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Ask The Night

Ask The Night

by Orenda Fink
October 6, 2009
This is Orenda Fink's second solo album, after stints with the bands Art In Manila and O+S.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
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Seconds

Seconds

by Gary Higgins
September 29, 2009
This is the first album in over 30 years for the singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
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I And Love And You

I And Love And You

by The Avett Brothers
September 29, 2009
Rick Rubin produces the latest album for the North Carolina band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Through The Devil Softly

Through The Devil Softly

by Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions
September 29, 2009
This is the second album with ex-My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O'Ciosoig for Hope Sandoval.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Be Set Free

Be Set Free

by Langhorne Slim
September 29, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
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Build Me This

Build Me This

by Joshua James
September 22, 2009
This is the second full-length album for folk singer-songwriter Joshua James.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
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At The Cut

At The Cut

by Vic Chesnutt
September 22, 2009
Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra return for the Athens, GA-based singer-songwriter's latest album, the first of two album released this year [the live album, "Skitter On Take Off" was released October 6th].
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Blood Of Man

Blood Of Man

by Mason Jennings
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter from Hawaii is said to be based on his childhood experiences.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Blood And Candle Smoke

Blood And Candle Smoke

by Tom Russell
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the California-born singer-songwriter was produced with Craig Schumacher and features members of Calexico.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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Sort Of Revolution

Sort Of Revolution

by Fink
September 15, 2009
Fin Greenall releases his third album under the alias Fink.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
11:11

11:11

by Rodrigo y Gabriela
September 8, 2009
The second album for the duo was produced by the two artists with John Leckie coproducing one song.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.0
When The Devil's Loose

When The Devil's Loose

by A.A. Bondy
September 1, 2009
This is the second solo album for the former Verbena lead singer.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
My Dusty Road

My Dusty Road

by Woody Guthrie
August 25, 2009
The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
7.2
Welcome Joy

Welcome Joy

by The Cave Singers
August 18, 2009
The second album for the Seattle-based indie rock band was produced by Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
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Hospice

Hospice

by The Antlers
August 18, 2009
This is the second album for the Peter Silberman-led band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
This Is For The White In Your Eye

This Is For The White In Your Eye

by Choir of Young Believers
August 18, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Danish group.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Stupid Love

Stupid Love

by Mindy Smith
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Running For The Drum

Running For The Drum

by Buffy Sainte-Marie
August 11, 2009
This is the first album in over 17 years for the native american singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Folk Songs

Folk Songs

by James Yorkston & The Big Eyes Family Players
August 9, 2009
The Scottish singer-songwriter teams up with a different group of musicians for this folk song collection.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Gather, Form & Fly

Gather, Form & Fly

by Megafaun
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Gorgeous Johnny

Gorgeous Johnny

by The Skygreen Leopards
July 21, 2009
The duo from San Francisco releases their first album in three years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Blue Roses

Blue Roses

by Blue Roses
July 21, 2009
The debut album for Laura Groves was recorded in different places with her family and friends.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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Upper Air

Upper Air

by Bowerbirds
July 7, 2009
This is the first album on the Dead Oceans imprint for the trio from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Born On Flag Day

Born On Flag Day

by Deer Tick
June 23, 2009
The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Song Up In Her Head

Song Up In Her Head

by Sarah Jarosz
June 16, 2009
This is the debut album for the 17-year-old singer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Oh My God, Charlie Darwin

Oh My God, Charlie Darwin

by The Low Anthem
June 9, 2009
The first album on the Nonesuch label for the trio of Rhode Islanders.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Of The Cathmawr Yards

Of The Cathmawr Yards

by The Horse's Ha
June 9, 2009
The debut album for the Chicago-based group featuring The Zincs' James Elkington and Eleventh Dream Day's Janet Bean.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Glass Bead Game

The Glass Bead Game

by James Blackshaw
May 26, 2009
The latest album for the British artist features singer Lavinia Blackwell, John Contreras on cello and Joolie Wood on violin.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
'Em Are I

'Em Are I

by Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard
May 19, 2009
Jeffrey Lewis' latest album is his first to be credited with his backing band, The Junkyard.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Townes

Townes

by Steve Earle
May 12, 2009
Steve Earle covers songs by the late Townes Van Zandt for his latest album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away

Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away

by Slaid Cleaves
April 21, 2009
The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Songs Of Shame

Songs Of Shame

by Woods
April 14, 2009
This is the fourth album for the folk band led by Jeremy Earl.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Carbeth

Carbeth

by Trembling Bells
April 14, 2009
The debut album for the English and Scottish quartet is led by Alex Neilson, who has worked as a drummer for Wil Oldham, Isobel Campbell, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
A Stranger Here

A Stranger Here

by Ramblin' Jack Elliott
April 7, 2009
Joe Henry produced the Grammy-winning folk singer's second album for the Anti- label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

by Joker's Daughter
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the UK artist Helena Costas was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Lost Channels

Lost Channels

by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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Live In London

Live In London

by Leonard Cohen
March 31, 2009
The Canadian singer returned from a Buddhist monastery to discover that his business manager had stolen his retirement money. The two-disc set recorded live at London's O2 Arena on July 17, 2008 was part of the tour to help rebuild his retirement.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead

Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead

by John Wesley Harding
March 10, 2009
The English singer returns from a stinct of writing novels under the name Wesley Stace to record his latest album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Songs From The Floodplain

Songs From The Floodplain

by Jon Boden
March 2, 2009
The second solo album for the folk singer who was born in Chicago but is now based in Britain.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
To Be Still

To Be Still

by Alela Diane
February 17, 2009
The California-born, Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter releases her follow-up to her debut album, "The Pirate’s Gospel."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Animals In The Dark

Animals In The Dark

by William Elliott Whitmore
February 17, 2009
The Iowan-born singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Anti label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.4
First Love

First Love

by Emmy the Great
February 9, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based singer who was featured in Brighton Port Authority's album "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
To Willie

To Willie

by Phosphorescent
February 3, 2009
Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Lily Perdida

Lily Perdida

by Clue To Kalo
January 20, 2009
This is the third full-length album for the duo from Australia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Love Is Overtaking Me

Love Is Overtaking Me

by Arthur Russell
October 28, 2008
The album features 21 tracks never before released by the late singer/songwriter Arthur Russell.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Hope For The Hopeless

Hope For The Hopeless

by Brett Dennen
October 21, 2008
The third album for the California folk artist features Femi Kuti on one track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Little Honey

Little Honey

by Lucinda Williams
October 14, 2008
The latest album for the folk singer features a duet with Elvis Costello.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
The Living And The Dead

The Living And The Dead

by Jolie Holland
October 7, 2008
The Texan singer's fourth album features M Ward and Marc Ribot as guest musicians.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Red Letter Year

Red Letter Year

by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
At 89

At 89

by Pete Seeger
September 30, 2008
This is the first studio album for the folk singer in more than 10 years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Home

Home

by Peter Broderick
September 23, 2008
The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Tennessee Pusher

Tennessee Pusher

by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
Day After Tomorrow

Day After Tomorrow

by Joan Baez
September 9, 2008
The folk singer from New York releases her latest album, which features songs written by Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, and T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Alphabutt

Alphabutt

by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
House With No Home

House With No Home

by Horse Feathers
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the folk band from Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
The Golden Mile

The Golden Mile

by The Peth
September 1, 2008
The Welsh indie rock band that includes Rhys Ifans and Super Furry Animals' Dafydd Ieuan releases its debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Rocky Road

The Rocky Road

by Damien Dempsey
August 26, 2008
The singer/songwriter's latest album contains Irish folk songs produced by John Reynolds.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Don’t Be A Stranger

Don’t Be A Stranger

by Moondoggies
August 19, 2008
The quartet from Seattle release its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Recovery

Recovery

by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2008
The father of fellow musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright reworks some of his songs in his latest release produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.4
Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us

Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us

by Death Vessel
August 19, 2008
Joel Thibodeau's sophomore album was recorded in New Jersey and produced by Pete Donnelly.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Fast Paced World

Fast Paced World

by The Duhks
August 19, 2008
The fourth album for the folk quintet from Canada.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Waiting In Vain

Waiting In Vain

by James Jackson Toth
July 29, 2008
The artist previously known as Wooden Wand releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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There Were Wolves

There Were Wolves

by The Accidental
June 3, 2008
The debut album for the quartet includes Sam Genders of Tunng, Stephen Cracknell of The Memory Band, Hanna Caughlin of The Bicycle Thieves, and Liam Bailey.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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All We Could Do Was Sing

All We Could Do Was Sing

by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Fern Knight

Fern Knight

by Fern Knight
May 13, 2008
The quartet featuring Margaret Wienk releases its third album, which was recorded on a 24-track analog tape.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim

by Langhorne Slim
April 29, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Love & Justice

Mr. Love & Justice

by Billy Bragg
April 22, 2008
The 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
The Visiter

The Visiter

by The Dodos
March 18, 2008
The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Dirt Farmer

Dirt Farmer

by Levon Helm
October 30, 2007
Former The Band drummer/singer returns with a solo album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Raising Sand

Raising Sand

by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss
October 23, 2007
The Led Zeppelin singer pairs up with Bluegrass singer Alison Krauss.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Little Amber Bottles

Little Amber Bottles

by Blanche
October 23, 2007
The Detroit-based group and backing band on Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose" release their sophomore album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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The Flying Club Cup

The Flying Club Cup

by Beirut
October 9, 2007
The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Good Arrows

Good Arrows

by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
The Shepherd's Dog

The Shepherd's Dog

by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

by Devendra Banhart
September 25, 2007
The latest album from the Texas-based artist includes guest appearances by Gael Garc?a Bernal, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Invitation Songs

Invitation Songs

by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Dark On Fire

Dark On Fire

by Turin Brakes
September 17, 2007
This is the London-based folk duo's fourth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Lifeline

Lifeline

by Ben Harper
August 28, 2007
The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

by Josh Ritter
August 21, 2007
It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Unglamorous

Unglamorous

by Lori McKenna
August 14, 2007
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Beauty & Crime

Beauty & Crime

by Suzanne Vega
July 17, 2007
The folk singer returns after six years with her newest album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
In Camera

In Camera

by Arthur & Yu
June 19, 2007
With influences from the Velvet Underground and Lee Hazlewood, the Seattle-based duo of Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott release their debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
There's No Home

There's No Home

by Jana Hunter
April 10, 2007
The Houston, Texas singer's sophomore album released on Gnomonsong, Devendra Banhart's label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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The Calling

The Calling

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
March 6, 2007
This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Children Running Through

Children Running Through

by Patty Griffin
February 6, 2007
Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Ys

Ys

by Joanna Newsom
November 14, 2006
Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
9

9

by Damien Rice
November 14, 2006
The Irish singer-songwriter returns with a second album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
The Black Swan

The Black Swan

by Bert Jansch
October 17, 2006
The veteran British folkie is joined by Espers, Devendra Banhart and Beth Orton on his latest release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Long Island Shores

Long Island Shores

by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
3.6
Hello Love

Hello Love

by The Be Good Tanyas
October 10, 2006
This the third album for the Canadian folk trio includes a cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Despite Our Differences

Despite Our Differences

by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
To Find Me Gone

To Find Me Gone

by Vetiver
May 23, 2006
Devendra Banhart guests on the second full-length for the folk-rock band led by Andy Cabic.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9