Album Releases by Genre
|
1.
Picture of Bunny Rabbit
by Arthur Russell
June 23, 2023
The compilation features nine unreleased tracks from avant-garde/experimental cellist Arthur Russell, who passed away in 1992.
|
|
2.
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).
|
|
3.
Live in Stuttgart 1975
by Can
May 28, 2021
The Krautrock band's complete 1975 90-minutes concert in Stuttgart comes from live tape recordings newly mixed and mastered by Irmin Schmidt and Rene Tinner.
|
|
4.
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.
|
|
5.
Hypermagic Mountain
by Lightning Bolt
October 18, 2005
The abrasive bass/drums duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendal return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Wonderful Rainbow.'
|
|
6.
Caligula
by Lingua Ignota
July 19, 2019
The third full-length release for Rhode Island artist Kristin Hayter was mixed by Seth Manchester features contributions from Mike Berdan, Lee Buford, Ted Byrnes, Noraa Kaplan, Sam McKinlay, and Dylan Walker.
|
|
7.
ICONOCLASTS
by Anna von Hausswolff
October 31, 2025
The latest full-length release from Swedish experimental composer Anna von Hausswolff features guest appearances by Ethel Cain, Iggy Pop and Maria von Hausswolff.
|
|
8.
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.
|
|
9.
Henki
by Richard Dawson
November 26, 2021
Historic plants are the theme of the full-length collaboration between Richard Dawson and Circle.
|
|
10.
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.
|
|
11.
Comicopera
by Robert Wyatt
October 9, 2007
The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests.
|
|
12.
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.
|
|
13.
Pick a Day to Die
by The Sunburned Hand of the Man
March 12, 2021
The first new release for the Massachusetts psychedelic rock band in 10 years includes tracks recorded in 2007, 2008, 2016, 2017, and 2020.
|
|
14.
MR COBRA
by Lucy Liyou
April 17, 2026
Lucy Liyou adapted her semi-autobiographical solo theater performance piece into this 12-track album.
|
|
15.
Live in Keele 1977
by Can
November 22, 2024
The latest release from Can's archival live albums includes five tracks recorded at Keele that ranged between 10 and nearly 26 minutes.
|
|
16.
Broken Gargoyles
by Diamanda Galás
August 26, 2022
The two-track release from Diamanda Galás features verses from Georg Heym's poems and was originally a part of sound installation at Hanover's Kapellen Leprosarium (in the Middle Ages it was used to house those with leprosy or the plague).
|
|
17.
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.
|
|
18.
List Of Demands
by Damon Locks
January 31, 2025
The latest full-length release from Chicago-based Damon Locks features samples and contributions by Ralph Darden (aka DJ Major Taylor), Krista Franklin, Ben LaMar Gay, and Macie Stewart.
|
|
19.
Fountain
by Lyra Pramuk
March 20, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Berlin-based artist from Pennsylvania was self-produced.
|
|
20.
Laulu Laakson Kukista
by Paavoharju
July 22, 2008
This is the latest album for the Finnish rock band.
|
|
21.
The Drift
by Scott Walker
May 23, 2006
The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.'
|
|
22.
sunn O)))
by Sunn O)))
April 3, 2026
The latest full-length release from Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson as Sunn O))) was produced with Brad Wood.
|
|
23.
Open Arms to Open Us
by Ben LaMar Gay
November 19, 2021
The latest full-length release for Ben LaMar Gay features guest appearance from Angel Bat Dawid, Gira Dahnee, A.Martinez, Dorothée Munyaneza, Ohmme, Onye Ozuzu, Tomeka Reid, and Ayanna Woods.
|
|
24.
Iowa Dream
by Arthur Russell
November 15, 2019
The posthumous collection of demos, home recordings and other unreleased songs from the 1970s and 80s from the singer-songwriter features new contributions from Peter Broderick to help complete some of the tracks.
|
|
25.
Before Today
by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
June 8, 2010
Los Angeles-based Ariel Pink releases his first album on the 4AD label.
|
|
26.
Wind's Poem
by Mount Eerie
August 18, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the Washington state-based artist Phil Elverum.
|
|
27.
Revelators Sound System
by The Revelators
June 17, 2022
The debut full-length release for the collaborative project of Hiss Golden Messenger's M.C. Taylor and Cameron Ralston feature four instrumental tracks.
|
|
28.
MITH
by Lonnie Holley
September 21, 2018
The third full-length release for the Alabama-born sculptor-turned-singer features contributions from Sam Gendel, Laraaji, Nelson Patton, and Richard Swift.
|
|
29.
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.
|
|
30.
Waking the Dreaming Body
by Karima Walker
February 26, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Tucson-based singer-songwriter was self-recorded and produced.
|
|
31.
DISCOMBOBULATED
by Hen Ogledd
February 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from Hen Ogledd, the music project that includes Dawn Bothwell, Rhodri Davies, Richard Dawson and Sally Pilkington was produced with Sam Grant.
|
|
32.
Tarot Sport
by Fuck Buttons
October 20, 2009
The second album for the rock duo from Bristol was produced by Andrew Weatherall.
|
|
33.
Shone a Rainbow Light On
by Setting
September 29, 2023
This is the debut release from Black Twig Pickers/Pelt's Nathan Bowles, Mind Over Mirrors' Jaime Fennelly and Megafaun's Joe Westerlund as Setting.
|
|
34.
Traveling Light
by Rafael Toral
October 24, 2025
The latest release from Portuguese guitarist Rafael Toral features six jazz standards and was self-produced.
|
|
35.
Antigone
by Eiko Ishibashi
March 28, 2025
The latest full-length release from Japanese artist Eiko Ishibashi features contributions from Jim O'Rourke (who also produced) and Tatsuhisa Yamamoto.
|
|
36.
Lightning Dreamers
by Rob Mazurek
March 31, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rob Mazurek and the Exploding Star Orchestra was recorded mostly in Texas in September 2021.
|
|
37.
Dimensional Stardust
by Rob Mazurek
November 20, 2020
The latest full-length release from the Chicago jazz composer was recorded with a new group of musicians separately over several studio sessions spanning seven months.
|
|
38.
Third Mind
by The Third Mind
February 14, 2020
Dave Alvin worked with David Immerglück, Michael Jerome, Victor Krummenacher, and Jesse Sykes to record a new track as well as five cover songs in the improvisational way Miles Davis and his producer Teo Macero did for Davis' albums. A deluxe edition includes two additional remixes of “East/West.”
|
|
39.
Ghosted III
by Oren Ambarchi / Johan Berthling / Andreas Werliin
August 29, 2025
Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin return with a six-track release recorded over three days.
|
|
40.
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.
|
|
41.
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.
|
|
42.
The Universe Will Take Care Of You
by Holden & Zimpel
June 13, 2025
The debut full-length release from the collaboration between James Holden and Waclaw Zimpel was recorded in London.
|
|
43.
RPG
by Me Lost Me
July 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from Jayne Dent's Me Lost Me was inspired by fictional worlds in video games.
|
|
44.
Because of a Flower
by Ana Roxanne
November 13, 2020
The second release for the Los Angeles-based musician was created over five years.
|
|
45.
By the Fire
by Thurston Moore
September 25, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Sonic Youth guitarist features contributions from Deb Googe, Jem Doulton, James Sedwards, Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley and Negativland's Jon Leidecker.
|
|
46.
Sinner Get Ready
by Lingua Ignota
August 6, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Kristin Hayter solo project was inspired by the religious communities in rural Pennsylvania.
|
|
47.
Lavender Networks
by Fire-Toolz
May 8, 2026
Fire-Toolz's first full-length release on the Warp label features guest appearances by Brothertiger, Nailah Hunter, Jennifer Holm, Zola Jesus, Lipsticism, and Sling Beam.
|
|
48.
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.
|
|
49.
Värähtelijä
by Oranssi Pazuzu
February 26, 2016
This is the fourth full-length release for the Finnish black metal band.
|
|
50.
Black Encyclopedia of the Air
by Moor Mother
September 17, 2021
The fifth full-length release for Philadelphia artist features guest appearances from BFLY, Black Quantum Futurism, Brother May, Elucid, Antonia Gabriela, Dudù Kouate, lojii, Maassai, Elaine Mitchener, Nappy Nina, Pink Siifu, Saydah Ruz, Orion Sun, and Yatta.
|
|
51.
Mosaic
by Fennesz
December 6, 2024
This is the first full-length solo release from Austrian electronic artist Fennesz since 2019's Agora.
|
|
52.
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.
|
|
53.
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.
|
|
54.
Revelator
by Elucid
October 11, 2024
The latest full-length release from New York experimental rapper Elucid features guest appearances by Creature, Skech185, and billy woods.
|
|
55.
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.
|
|
56.
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.
|
|
57.
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.
|
|
58.
The Afterlife
by The Comet Is Coming
December 6, 2019
The second full-length release in 2019 for the British jazz trio was recorded at the same sessions as Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery and features a guest appearance from poet Joshua Idehen.
|
|
59.
Jazz Codes
by Moor Mother
July 1, 2022
The second full-length release for experimental artist Moor Mother features guest appearances from Alya Al Sultani, Black Quantum Futurism, Melanie Charles, Fatboi Sharif, Honeychile, Irreversible Entanglements, Justmadnice, Kyle Kidd, Mary Lattimore, Loijj, Nicole Mitchell, Elaine Mitchener, Jason Moran, Aquiles Navarro, Keir Neuringer, Orion Sun, Akai Solo, Thomas Stanley, Wolf Weston, and Yung Morpheus.
|
|
60.
Flow Critical Lucidity
by Thurston Moore
September 20, 2024
The ninth full-length solo studio release from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore was recorded in London and mixed with Margo Broom.
|
|
61.
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.
|
|
62.
no floor
by more eaze & claire rousay
March 21, 2025
The five-track release featuring the collaboration between more eaze and claire rousay was self-produced.
|
|
63.
Hubris
by Oren Ambarchi
October 28, 2016
The latest release from the Australian composer features guest appearances from such artists as Mark Fell, Jim O'Rourke, and Ricardo Villalobos.
|
|
64.
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.
|
|
65.
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.
|
|
66.
Daniel Bachman
by Daniel Bachman
November 11, 2016
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the guitarist was recorded by Brian Haran.
|
|
67.
Dizzy Spells
by The Ex
April 24, 2001
The first album in three years for the Dutch collective. This 12-track set was produced by Steve Albini.
|
|
68.
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).
|
|
69.
Companion Rises
by Six Organs of Admittance
February 21, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Ben Chasny project was was self-recorded.
|
|
70.
A Softer Focus
by Claire Rousay
April 9, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Texas-based experimental artist features contributions from Ben Baker Billington, Alex Cunningham, Lia Kohl, Macie Stewart, and Dani Toral.
|
|
71.
Nomad
by Tengger
June 12, 2020
This is the second full-length release for the South Korean/Japanese ambient duo of Itta and Marqidos on the Beyond Beyond Is Beyond label.
|
|
72.
Totality
by Natural Information Society & Bitchin Bajas
April 25, 2025
Ten years after 2015's Automaginary, Natural Information Society and Bitchin Bajas reunite for a second release featuring four tracks of experimental music.
|
|
73.
Black Peak
by Xylouris White
October 7, 2016
The second full-length release from the duo of Cretan lute player George Xylouris and Dirty Three drummer Jim White was produced by Guy Picciotto.
|
|
74.
White Fields And Open Devices
by Vessels
August 15, 2008
The quintet from Leeds releases its debut full-length album.
|
|
75.
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.
|
|
76.
Rotations
by Golden Retriever
July 28, 2017
The fourth full-length release for the instrumental duo Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff was created for a performance grant from Oregon's Regional Arts & Culture Council.
|
|
77.
Doomsdayer's Holiday
by Grails
October 7, 2008
The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet.
|
|
78.
What If
by Hauschka
March 31, 2017
The eighth full-length release for German pianist/composer Volker Bertelmann under the name Hauschka features player pianos (also known as pianolas).
|
|
79.
Venice
by Fennesz
March 22, 2004
Vienna's Christian Fennesz, who creates ambient electronica based on processed guitar sounds, returns with his first solo studio effort in four years. David Sylvian guests on one track.
|
|
80.
Wonderful Rainbow
by Lightning Bolt
March 4, 2003
No, it's not *that* kind of drum'n'bass album. Instead, Rhode Island's Lightning Bolt literally consists of just two instrumentalists on drum and bass, and together the pair generate an experimental sonic fury on this, their second full-length.
|
|
81.
Pink Dolphins
by Anteloper
June 24, 2022
The latest full-length release for Jaimie Branch and Jason Nazary as Anteloper was produced by Jeff Parker.
|
|
82.
Old Rockhounds Never Die
by Odetta Hartman
August 17, 2018
The second full-length release for the New York experimental singer-songwriter was produced by Jack Inslee.
|
|
83.
Slowly Paradise
by Eric Chenaux
March 9, 2018
The sixth full-length solo release for the Canadian guitarist was recorded in Paris and was produced with Cyril Harrison.
|
|
84.
Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament
by Skullflower
February 2, 2010
The British drone band's latest release is a two-CD set.
|
|
85.
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.
|
|
86.
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.
|
|
87.
Systems/Layers
by Rachel's
October 7, 2003
The fifth LP for the chamber-pop trio is a collaboration with the New York-based progressive theater collective SITI Company.
|
|
88.
Kannon
by Sunn O)))
December 4, 2015
The seventh studio release for the Seattle doom metal is a 30 minutes three-track album.
|
|
89.
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.
|
|
90.
Los Angeles
by Flying Lotus
June 10, 2008
The first full-length album on the Warp label for Steven Ellison.
|
|
91.
You Are There
by Mono
April 11, 2006
Steve Albini returns as engineer for this fifth album from the Japanese post-rock outfit.
|
|
92.
Under an Endless Sky
by Dorothy Moskowitz
March 17, 2023
Dorothy Moskowitz's collaboration with Francesco Paolo Paladino and Luca Chino Ferrari features a 23-minute track.
|
|
93.
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.
|
|
94.
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.
|
|
95.
Oh Me Oh My
by Lonnie Holley
March 10, 2023
The latest full-length release from Lonnie Holley was produced by Jacknife Lee and features guest appearances from Rokia Koné, Moor Mother, Jeff Parjer, Michael Stipe, Sharon Van Etten, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.
|
|
96.
Microcastle
by Deerhunter
October 28, 2008
The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york.
|
|
97.
Hagen
by Titanic
September 5, 2025
The second full-length release from Mabe Fratti and Hector Tosta (aka I. la Católica) as Titanic features contributions by Eli Keszler, Daniel Lopatin and Nathan Salon.
|
|
98.
Of Shadow And Substance
by Lea Bertucci
December 1, 2023
The two-track release from New York experimental artist Lea Bertucci features guest appearances by Matt Evans, Henry Fraser, Quartetto Maurice, Lucia Stavros, and Lester St. Louis.
|
|
99.
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.
|
|
100.
The Blue of Distance
by Elori Saxl
January 22, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Minneapolis born composer was written during the summer in the Adirondack Mountains and in the winter on an island in Lake Superior.
|


![1971-1981 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/6ed05e89f7f22c48fae8f8289425f8de-98.jpg)

![Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 to 1972 [Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/e67e73d3d3e2db4a6df75580a76902fb-98.jpg)































































































