Album Releases by Genre

Live!

Live!

by Luna
February 6, 2001
Luna's first live recording compiles performances from New York's Knitting Factory and Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, including the band's final show with bassist Justin Harwood and one of its first with Harwood's replacement Britta Phillips. The disc includes songs from each of Luna's five studio albums, as well as one track ("4th of July") from frontman Dean Wareham's previous band, Galaxie 500.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
You Had It Coming

You Had It Coming

by Jeff Beck
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Human

Human

by Rod Stewart
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.6
Things We Lost In The Fire

Things We Lost In The Fire

by Low
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]

From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]

by Le Tigre
January 30, 2001
Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dog In The Sand

Dog In The Sand

by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
A Better Version Of Me

A Better Version Of Me

by Rainer Maria
January 23, 2001
The third release from the Emo band from Madison, Wisconsin.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The Donnas Turn 21

The Donnas Turn 21

by The Donnas
January 23, 2001
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Maxi On [EP]

Maxi On [EP]

by Takako Minekawa
January 16, 2001
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
York Blvd

York Blvd

by Acetone
January 16, 2001
The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Salival

Salival

by Tool
December 12, 2000
This box set includes a 70-minute CD of previously unreleased material (both live and studio recordings), a 56-page book of photographs, and a VHS/DVD featuring the group's videos.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.8
Road Rock Volume 1

Road Rock Volume 1

by Neil Young, Friends & Relatives
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Live

Live

by Alice in Chains
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
In The Flesh

In The Flesh

by Roger Waters
December 5, 2000
Live album featuring Waters' solo material and numberous Pink Floyd tracks.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.7
Renegades

Renegades

by Rage Against the Machine
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
The Best Of Blur

The Best Of Blur

by Blur
November 21, 2000
This 18-track compilation contains most of the UK band's biggest hits, as well as one new track ("Music Is My Radar"). The only noticeable omissions seem to be "Popscene," "Chemical World," and "Sunday Sunday."
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.9
Mass Romantic

Mass Romantic

by The New Pornographers
November 21, 2000
This Vancouver, Canada-based indie-rock supergroup features members of Limblifter, Zumpano and Destroyer and is fronted by Neko Case.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.0
Volume 2

Volume 2

by Echoboy
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Poem

Poem

by Delerium
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
Familiar To Millions

Familiar To Millions

by Oasis
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude

Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude

by Everclear
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
The Fifth Release From Matador

The Fifth Release From Matador

by Pizzicato Five
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Danelectro EP

Danelectro EP

by Yo La Tengo
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Conspiracy of One

Conspiracy of One

by The Offspring
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
My Favorite Headache

My Favorite Headache

by Geddy Lee
November 14, 2000
The solo debut from Rush bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.1
Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)

Holy Wood (In the Shadow of the Valley of Death)

by Marilyn Manson
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.9
Everything & Nothing

Everything & Nothing

by David Sylvian
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Pure

Pure

by Gary Numan
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.9
Pelo

Pelo

by The Aluminum Group
November 7, 2000
The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Live at the Mark, Tom & Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back)

Live at the Mark, Tom & Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back)

by blink-182
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.7
Parachutes

Parachutes

by Coldplay
November 7, 2000
The debut album from the London quartet earned the band a Mercury Music Prize nomination and frequent comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Travis.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
I Guess Sometimes I Need to Be Reminded Of How Much You Love Me

I Guess Sometimes I Need to Be Reminded Of How Much You Love Me

by Magnetophone
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
The Sophtware Slump

The Sophtware Slump

by Grandaddy
November 7, 2000
The Modesto, CA band returns with a concept album reminiscent of Radiohead's 'OK Computer.'
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
All That You Can't Leave Behind

All That You Can't Leave Behind

by U2
October 31, 2000
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Haunted

Haunted

by Poe
October 31, 2000
Poe's second album is a concept album, of sorts, about the death of her father (noted documentarian Tad Danielewski). Partially based on the autobiographical novel House of Leaves by Poe's brother Mark Z. Danielewski, 'Haunted' utilizes tapes of her father's voice as well as a mix of dark electronic and organic sounds.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Buzzle Bee

Buzzle Bee

by High Llamas
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
More Light

More Light

by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Whoa, Nelly!

Whoa, Nelly!

by Nelly Furtado
October 24, 2000
The debut album from Canadian/Portugese singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado is an ecelctic mix of musical styles.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Plays Music

Plays Music

by 33.3
October 24, 2000
This is the second LP for the Tortoise-like Yale grads, who have expanded from three to five musicians.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd
Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea

Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea

by PJ Harvey
October 24, 2000
PJ Harvey's fifth, and possibly best, album sees her venturing away from the electronic experimentation of 1998's 'Is This Desire?' and returning to the purer rock sound prevalent on her early releases. Radiohead's Thom Yorke guests on the duet "This Mess We're In." Winner of the 2001 Mercury Music Prize.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down

Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down

by R.L. Burnside
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Disco Volante

Disco Volante

by Cinerama
October 24, 2000
The second album from Cinerama, the new band from Wedding Present frontman David Gedge, also featuring Gedge's wife Sally Murrell and former Weddoes guitarist Simon Cleave.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.8
Beneath the Velvet Sun

Beneath the Velvet Sun

by Shawn Mullins
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water

Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water

by Limp Bizkit
October 17, 2000
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.8
American III: Solitary Man

American III: Solitary Man

by Johnny Cash
October 17, 2000
In his sixth decade of recording, Johnny Cash reunites with producer Rick Rubin for a third consecutive outing. Like its two predecessors, 'III' consists of a mix of Cash originals and covers, this time from the likes of Nick Cave ("The Mercy Seat"), Tom Petty ("I Won't Back Down"), and U2 ("One").
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Eat at Whitey's

Eat at Whitey's

by Everlast
October 17, 2000
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Bedlam Ballroom

Bedlam Ballroom

by Squirrel Nut Zippers
October 17, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Vapor Transmissions

Vapor Transmissions

by Orgy
October 10, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline

Abandoned Shopping Trolley Hotline

by Gomez
October 10, 2000
A 20-track compilation of B-sides, studio outtakes, and radio performances from the Mercury Music Prize-winning band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Breach

Breach

by The Wallflowers
October 10, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Kid A

Kid A

by Radiohead
October 3, 2000
Seemingly unwilling to stick to a successful formula, Radiohead follow their breakthrough album 'OK Computer' with this much more experimental work (recorded during sessions that also spawned the later-released 'Amnesiac' album), which ventures even further away from conventional song structure and embraces electronica more fully (even sounding at times like Aphex Twin).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.9
Bowie At The Beeb

Bowie At The Beeb

by David Bowie
October 3, 2000
Bowie's 1968-1972 BBC radio sessions are compiled onto two discs. Most editions of this album come with a limited edition third disc that consists of a concert recorded in 2000, featuring songs from the '70's, '80's, and '90's.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Sing When You're Winning

Sing When You're Winning

by Robbie Williams
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Oui

Oui

by The Sea and Cake
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
The Hour of Bewilderbeast

The Hour of Bewilderbeast

by Badly Drawn Boy
October 3, 2000
The debut full-length album from Damon Gough (who records under the Badly Drawn Boy name) earned Britain's Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2000.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Warning

Warning

by Green Day
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
You're the One

You're the One

by Paul Simon
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Bootleg: Detroit

Bootleg: Detroit

by Morphine
September 26, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Magnificent Tree

The Magnificent Tree

by Hooverphonic
September 26, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.4
Sailing to Philadelphia

Sailing to Philadelphia

by Mark Knopfler
September 26, 2000
The second full solo album from the Dire Straits frontman features guest appearances from James Taylor and Van Morrison.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.9
Crossing Muddy Waters

Crossing Muddy Waters

by John Hiatt
September 26, 2000
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

by Guided by Voices
September 19, 2000
A four-disc box set consisting of 100 studio outtakes from throughout GBV's history.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Friends of Rachel Worth

Friends of Rachel Worth

by The Go-Betweens
September 19, 2000
The first new release in 12 years from the influential Australian band features founding members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan with backing from members of Sleater-Kinney.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.7
Music

Music

by Madonna
September 19, 2000
The follow-up to Madonna's hit 'Ray of Light' was produced by 'Light's producer William Orbit and French electronica artist Mirwais.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
The Harsh Light of Day

The Harsh Light of Day

by Fastball
September 19, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.0
SelmaSongs: Music from the Motion Picture Dancer in the Dark

SelmaSongs: Music from the Motion Picture Dancer in the Dark

by Björk
September 19, 2000
The soundtrack to Lars Von Trier's "Dancer In The Dark" consists of seven tracks from Bjork, who also starred in the film. Includes "I've Seen It All," a duet with Radiohead's Thom Yorke.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Red Dirt Girl

Red Dirt Girl

by Emmylou Harris
September 12, 2000
Similar in sound to 1995's adventurous 'Wrecking Ball,' this album of original Harris tunes features guest appearances from Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews and Jill Cunniff (Luscious Jackson), among others.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Maroon

Maroon

by Barenaked Ladies
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.2
Kelly's Locker [EP]

Kelly's Locker [EP]

by Sarah Cracknell
September 12, 2000
An eight-track solo compilation from Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Freaked Out and Small

Freaked Out and Small

by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
It's Like This

It's Like This

by Rickie Lee Jones
September 12, 2000
Much like her 1991 release 'Pop Pop,' this album showcases Jones' vocal talents as she reinterprets an eclectic variety of songs (by everyone from The Beatles and Marvin Gaye to Steely Dan and Gershwin) in her own unique style.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
OST

OST

by Almost Famous
September 12, 2000
The soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe comedy features music from the 1970's, including tracks from Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Allman Brothers Band, Elton John, and David Bowie (a cover of Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting For The Man"), and one original track, from the movie's fictitious Stillwater.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Righteous Love

Righteous Love

by Joan Osborne
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Relationship Of Command

Relationship Of Command

by At the Drive-In
September 12, 2000
This is the final release for At The Drive-In, who later split to form groups Sparta and The Mars Volta.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven

Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven

by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
September 12, 2000
The second proper album from the Canadian instrumentalists consists of four independent works(each 18-22 minutes long).... yes, that's 2 songs per CD.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
Twisted Tenderness

Twisted Tenderness

by Electronic
September 12, 2000
The third release from the project that now features New Order's Bernard Sumner and former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.5
Secret South

Secret South

by 16 Horsepower
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The Januaries

The Januaries

by The Januaries
September 12, 2000
The debut album from The Januaries is heavily influenced by 1960's pop.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

by Tom Tom Club
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Hyacinths and Thistles

Hyacinths and Thistles

by The 6ths
September 5, 2000
The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt returns with a second disc under The 6ths nameplate (following 1995's Wasps' Nests). Like its predecessor, this album features original Merritt compositions sung by guest vocalists, including Gary Numan, Sarah Cracknell, Marc Almond, Bob Mould, and Sally Timms.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Spectrum of Infinite Scale

Spectrum of Infinite Scale

by Man... Or Astroman?
September 5, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Excuses for Travelers

Excuses for Travelers

by Mojave 3
September 5, 2000
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
With Ghost

With Ghost

by Damon & Naomi
September 5, 2000
Former Galaxie 500 members Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang unite with Japanese outfit Ghost for an album of dreamy, contemplative folk-rock.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Private Suit

Private Suit

by Bettie Serveert
September 5, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Confessions of St. Ace

The Confessions of St. Ace

by John Wesley Harding
August 29, 2000
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
Teddy Thompson

Teddy Thompson

by Teddy Thompson
August 29, 2000
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Early Days

Early Days

by Beth Hirsch
August 29, 2000
The debut album from the singer-songwriter best known for her work on Air's 'Moon Safari' (where she co-wrote and provided vocals for "All I Need" and "You Make It Easy").
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd
The Menace

The Menace

by Elastica
August 22, 2000
The long-awaited follow-up to the band's 1995 eponymous debut features a guest contribution from The Fall's Mark E. Smith and a cover of Trio's 'Da Da Da.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Balls

Balls

by Sparks
August 22, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
Monaco

Monaco

by Monaco
August 21, 2000
The second full-length from the Peter Hook-led band features a Bernard Sumner-esque lead vocalist and a sound that could be mistaken for New Order in places.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
The Golden D

The Golden D

by Graham Coxon
August 15, 2000
The second solo effort from Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, following 1998's 'The Sky Is Too High.'
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Unified Theory

Unified Theory

by Unified Theory
August 15, 2000
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.8
Public Domain: Songs From the Wild Land

Public Domain: Songs From the Wild Land

by Dave Alvin
August 15, 2000
Former Blaster Dave Alvin offers an album of traditional American music (each song having passed into the public domain).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Behind The Sun

Behind The Sun

by Chicane
August 8, 2000
Features the UK chart-topper "Don't Give Up," with vocals from Bryan Adams.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.8
Fragments of Freedom

Fragments of Freedom

by Morcheeba
August 1, 2000
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.0
Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia

Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia

by The Dandy Warhols
August 1, 2000
The third album from the Portland, Ore. indie-rock band failed to elevate their standing in their home country, although they continue to sell well (and receive favorable press) in Europe.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Rancid [2000]

Rancid [2000]

by Rancid
August 1, 2000
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Vavoom!

Vavoom!

by Brian Setzer Orchestra
August 1, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Horrorscope

Horrorscope

by Eve 6
July 25, 2000
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.5
I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]

I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]

by Future Bible Heroes
July 18, 2000
A five-track EP from the band featuring Christopher Ewen and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson. Like all previous FBH releases, it features a mix of the song "Hopeless."
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd