Album Releases by Genre

Fool's Gold

Fool's Gold

by Fool's Gold
September 29, 2009
The Los Angeles-based group led by Luke Top and Lewis Pesacov (and featuring 10 other musicians from such bands as We Are Scientists, the Fall, and Foreign Born) blend African music with indie rock on its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
La Roux

La Roux

by La Roux
September 29, 2009
Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid release their debut album, which has been nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Why There Are Mountains

Why There Are Mountains

by Cymbals Eat Guitars
September 29, 2009
This is the debut album for the New York rock quartet.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Where The Wild Things Are [OST]

Where The Wild Things Are [OST]

by Karen O And The Kids
September 29, 2009
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and several of her musician friends compose the soundtrack to Spike Jonze's adaptation of the children's book, Where The Wild Things Are.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.0
Bright Penny

Bright Penny

by Liam Hayes And Plush
September 28, 2009
The third album for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter is the first credited to his expanded name.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful?

Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful?

by Paloma Faith
September 28, 2009
This is the debut album for the British actress/singer.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.0
My Way

My Way

by Ian Brown
September 28, 2009
The latest solo album for the former Stone Roses singer was produced by Dave McCracken.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
White Lunar

White Lunar

by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
September 22, 2009
A collection of scores Nick Cave and Warren Ellis have recorded for The Proposition (2005), The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (2007), The Road (2010), The Girls of Phnom Penh, and The English Surgeon as well as theatrical music for Woyzeck (2005) and Metamorphosis (2006).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Wild Young Hearts

Wild Young Hearts

by Noisettes
September 22, 2009
The second album for the British trio was produced by Jim Abbiss and features Peaches as a guest singer on one track.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Higher Than The Stars [EP]

Higher Than The Stars [EP]

by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
September 22, 2009
The four-track EP features a song remixed by Saint Etienne.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
The Boy Who Knew Too Much

The Boy Who Knew Too Much

by Mika
September 22, 2009
The second album for the London-based singer was produced with Greg Wells and features Imogen Heap and Final Fantasy's Owen Pallett as guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Draw The Line

Draw The Line

by David Gray
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by the artist himself.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.0
Daisy

Daisy

by Brand New
September 22, 2009
This is the fourth full-length album for the Long Island, New York, rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Monsters Of Folk

Monsters Of Folk

by Monsters Of Folk
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Billy Talent III

Billy Talent III

by Billy Talent
September 22, 2009
The third studio album (under the Billy Talent name) for the Canadian band was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
8.0
Album

Album

by Girls
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the San Francisco-based duo of Christopher Owens and Chet White.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Between My Head and the Sky

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.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Unmap

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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Truelove's Gutter

Truelove's Gutter

by Richard Hawley
September 22, 2009
The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Two Sunsets

Two Sunsets

by Pastels And Tenniscoats
September 22, 2009
Scotland's Pastels and Japan's Tenniscoats release their first album together, which was recorded over a three year period while the bands were touring.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Vapours

Vapours

by Islands
September 22, 2009
The third album features the return of founding member, Jamie Thompson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
White Water, White Bloom

White Water, White Bloom

by Sea Wolf
September 22, 2009
The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Treatment

The Treatment

by Early Day Miners
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the rock band is the first with John Dawson and Marty Sprowles as its new guitarist and drummer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Masters Of The Burial

Masters Of The Burial

by Amy Millan
September 22, 2009
The second album for the Stars/Broken Social Scene singer features guest appearances by Stars' Evan Cranley, The Stills' Liam O'Neil, and Feist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Rain Machine

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.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
A Brief History Of Love

A Brief History Of Love

by The Big Pink
September 22, 2009
The British duo's debut full-length album was mixed by Rich Costey.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Texas Rose, The Thaw & The Beasts

Texas Rose, The Thaw & The Beasts

by Castanets
September 22, 2009
Rafter Roberts produced the latest album for the Raymond Raposa-led band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
New Leaves

New Leaves

by Owen
September 22, 2009
Mike Kinsella's latest solo album under the name Owen was recorded over two years.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Born Again Revisited

Born Again Revisited

by Times New Viking
September 22, 2009
The Ohio's trio's latest album was recorded on VHS tape.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.8
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
Forget The Night Ahead

Forget The Night Ahead

by The Twilight Sad
September 22, 2009
The Scottish band's follow-up to its debut album "Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters" was produced by guitarist Andy McFarlane and Paul Savage.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Family

Family

by Le Loup
September 22, 2009
This is the second album for the indie rock band formed in Washington D.C.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Milwaukee At Last!!! [Live]

Milwaukee At Last!!! [Live]

by Rufus Wainwright
September 22, 2009
The second live album for the singer-songwriter was recorded during his performance at Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on August 27, 2007.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Backspacer

Backspacer

by Pearl Jam
September 20, 2009
The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
Feel Good Together

Feel Good Together

by Drummer
September 20, 2009
Ohio-based five-piece rock band Drummer is made up Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, Jon Finley (Party of Helicopters), Jamie Stillman, (Teeth of the Hydra and Kent), Greg Boyd (Ghostman & Sandman), and Steve Clements.
Metascore:
71
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:
tbd
Gary Go

Gary Go

by Gary Go
September 15, 2009
This is the debut album for the British producer/singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.3
We're On Your Side

We're On Your Side

by Slaraffenland
September 15, 2009
The Danish quintet's third album was produced by Fridolin.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Journal For Plague Lovers

Journal For Plague Lovers

by Manic Street Preachers
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced by Steve Albini and features lyrics from Richey James Edwards, who went missing in 1995.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Time To Die

Time To Die

by The Dodos
September 15, 2009
The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.3
Break Up

Break Up

by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
September 15, 2009
The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
The Resistance

The Resistance

by Muse
September 15, 2009
The fifth album for the English rock trio was produced entirely by the band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Mi Plan

Mi Plan

by Nelly Furtado
September 15, 2009
The first Spanish-language album for the Canadian-born singer features Alejandro Fernyndez, Juan Luis Guerra, Julieta Venegas, La Mala Rodrýguez and Concha Buika, and Josh Groban as guests.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Keep An Eye On The Sky

Keep An Eye On The Sky

by Big Star
September 15, 2009
The four disc set contains demos, mixes, alternative versions of songs, and a 1973 concert in Memphis from the '70s cult band.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
7.3
Central Market

Central Market

by Tyondai Braxton
September 15, 2009
The Battles band member releases his latest solo album on the Warp label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Out Into The Snow

Out Into The Snow

by Simon Joyner
September 15, 2009
The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat."
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Incident

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).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
The Chair In The Doorway

The Chair In The Doorway

by Living Colour
September 15, 2009
The New York band returns after five years to release its fifth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Manafon

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.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Live From Home

Live From Home

by Shudder To Think
September 15, 2009
Shudder To Think reunited in 2008 and this album features the live recordings of their reunion tour.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Ashes Grammar

Ashes Grammar

by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
September 15, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
The World I Want to Leave Behind

The World I Want to Leave Behind

by Moneen
September 15, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band was produced by David Botrill and Brian Moncartz.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Get Lucky

Get Lucky

by Mark Knopfler
September 15, 2009
The former lead singer for Dire Straits releases his sixth solo album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
Two Dancers

Two Dancers

by Wild Beasts
September 8, 2009
The second album for the quartet was produced with Richard Formby.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Popular Songs

Popular Songs

by Yo La Tengo
September 8, 2009
The latest release for the rock band was produced with Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Signal Morning

Signal Morning

by Circulatory System
September 8, 2009
The second album for the W. Cullen Hart-led indie rock band is its first in eight years.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
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
Haih...Or Amortecedor

Haih...Or Amortecedor

by Os Mutantes
September 8, 2009
This is the first album of new material in more than 35 years for the Brazilian group.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Joy

Joy

by Phish
September 8, 2009
The jam rock band's latest release was produced by Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
Everything Goes Wrong

Everything Goes Wrong

by Vivian Girls
September 8, 2009
This is the second album for the Brooklyn-based indie rock trio.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.4
Heartbeat Radio

Heartbeat Radio

by Sondre Lerche
September 8, 2009
The fifth album for the Norwegian singer-songwriter was produced by Kato Adland.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
After Robots

After Robots

by BLK JKS
September 8, 2009
The debut full-length album for the South African indie rock band was recorded in three weeks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Get Color

Get Color

by HEALTH
September 8, 2009
This is the second album for the Los Angeles-based indie band.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Mister Pop

Mister Pop

by The Clean
September 8, 2009
This is the latest release for the New Zealand rock band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
In Prism

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.6
Love Drunk

Love Drunk

by Boys Like Girls
September 8, 2009
This is the Boston rock band's follow-up to it's self-titled debut.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.4
55 Cadillac

55 Cadillac

by Andrew W.K.
September 8, 2009
The fourth album for the California-born artist features solo piano pieces.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
East Of Eden

East Of Eden

by Taken by Trees
September 8, 2009
Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Here Comes Science

Here Comes Science

by They Might Be Giants
September 8, 2009
This is the latest children's album for the band and as suggested by the title, it focuses on science.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
As Good As Gone

As Good As Gone

by Nudge
September 8, 2009
This is the latest album for the Brian Foote-led group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Poetry Of The Deed

Poetry Of The Deed

by Frank Turner
September 8, 2009
The former singer for the UK punk band Million Dead releases his third solo album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Visitor

The Visitor

by Jim O'Rourke
September 8, 2009
The instrumental album is the first major release in over eight years for the Japan-based artist.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Year In The Kingdom

Year In The Kingdom

by J Tillman
September 8, 2009
The sixth solo album for the Fleet Foxes member is his second album for the year.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Where Were You When It Happened?

Where Were You When It Happened?

by Monotonix
September 8, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Israeli rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Curse Your Branches

Curse Your Branches

by David Bazan
September 1, 2009
This is the debut solo album for the former Pedro The Lion/Headphones singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Artwork

Artwork

by The Used
September 1, 2009
The rock band's fourth album produced by Matt Squire, is the first with new drummer, Dan Whitesides.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.7
Before the Frost...

Before the Frost...

by The Black Crowes
September 1, 2009
The latest album for the rock band was recorded live at Levon Helm's barn. The CD comes with a code to download "Until The Freeze," which contains a second set of songs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
The Fine Print (A Collection Of Oddities And Rarities 2003-2008)

The Fine Print (A Collection Of Oddities And Rarities 2003-2008)

by Drive-By Truckers
September 1, 2009
The collection of b-sides and rare tracks contains songs from the "Dirty South" recording sessions.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
The Entrance Band

The Entrance Band

by The Entrance Band
September 1, 2009
Guy Blakeslee who originally recorded under the name Entrance, with Derek W. James and Paz Lenchantin contributing, they now credit themselves The Entrance Band.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
7.0
The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again

The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again

by John Fogerty
September 1, 2009
The ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival guitarist releases his latest solo album, a sequel of sorts to his first solo album (he doesn't play all the instruments himself as he did in his debut.)
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Terra Incognita

Terra Incognita

by Juliette Lewis
September 1, 2009
Juliette Lewis goes solo with this record produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
3

3

by Susanna And The Magical Orchestra
September 1, 2009
This is the thrid album for Norwegian Susanna Wallumrod.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Time Of Our Lives [EP]

The Time Of Our Lives [EP]

by Miley Cyrus
August 28, 2009
The singer/actor known for her TV alter ego Hannah Montana releases this Wal-Mart-exclusive EP featuring the Jonas Brothers on the live track "Before the Storm."
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
Everybody

Everybody

by Ingrid Michaelson
August 25, 2009
This is the foruth album for the New York-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
The Snake

The Snake

by Wildbirds & Peacedrums
August 25, 2009
The Swedish duo releases their second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Humbug

Humbug

by Arctic Monkeys
August 25, 2009
The third album for the British band was co-produced by Josh Homme and James Ford.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Ellipse

Ellipse

by Imogen Heap
August 25, 2009
This is the third solo album for the British singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
No More Stories Are Told Today I'm Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories the World Is Grey I'm Tired Let's Wash Away

No More Stories Are Told Today I'm Sorry They Washed Away No More Stories the World Is Grey I'm Tired Let's Wash Away

by Mew
August 25, 2009
The fifth album for the Danish band was produced by Rich Costey.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Shaka Rock

Shaka Rock

by Jet
August 25, 2009
Chris "Frenchie" Smith produces the Australian hard rock band's third album.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.4
Breakthrough

Breakthrough

by Colbie Caillat
August 25, 2009
The second album for the California-born pop singer was produced by John Shanks and her father, Ken Caillat.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.8
No Baggage

No Baggage

by Dolores O'Riordan
August 25, 2009
The former Cranberries' lead singer releases her second solo album.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.7
Black River Killer [EP]

Black River Killer [EP]

by Blitzen Trapper
August 25, 2009
The official release of songs previously only sold on their tour.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Memoirs At The End Of The World

Memoirs At The End Of The World

by The Postmarks
August 25, 2009
The second album for the Florida trio features songs influenced by the music of various films.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Origin: Orphan

Origin: Orphan

by The Hidden Cameras
August 22, 2009
The Canadian indie band's fifth album is its first on the Arts & Crafts label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Watch Me Fall

Watch Me Fall

by Jay Reatard
August 18, 2009
The Tennessee-born artist releases his latest solo album on the Matador label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
My Old, Familiar Friend

My Old, Familiar Friend

by Brendan Benson
August 18, 2009
The Raconteurs band member releases his fourth solo album produced by Gil Norton.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
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:
tbd
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
Blood From Stars

Blood From Stars

by Joe Henry
August 18, 2009
The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
King Of Jeans

King Of Jeans

by Pissed Jeans
August 18, 2009
The third album for the Pennsylvania hard rock band was produced by Alex Newport.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3