Album Releases by Genre

Partie Traumatic 1501.

Partie Traumatic

by Black Kids
July 22, 2008
The quintet from Jacksonville, Florida, releases its debut album produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.4
Friendly Fires 1502.

Friendly Fires

by Friendly Fires
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Broken Boy Soldiers 1503.

Broken Boy Soldiers

by The Raconteurs
May 16, 2006
'Soldiers' marks the debut for the new band consisting of the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit musician Brendan Benson, and members of the Greenhornes.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Seeing Things 1504.

Seeing Things

by Jakob Dylan
June 10, 2008
The Wallflowers' lead singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Brown Submarine 1505.

Brown Submarine

by Boston Spaceships
September 16, 2008
Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko and Decemberists' John Moen release their debut album as the Boston Spaceships.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
With Strings Live At Town Hall 1506.

With Strings Live At Town Hall

by Eels
February 21, 2006
This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Our Thickness 1507.

Our Thickness

by The Russian Futurists
May 3, 2005
Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Romance Is Boring 1508.

Romance Is Boring

by Los Campesinos!
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
A Certain Trigger 1509.

A Certain Trigger

by Maxïmo Park
May 31, 2005
A somewhat unusual signing for Warp Records, the guitar-oriented Maximo Park (who sound not unlike a cross between the Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand) make their full-length debut with this Paul Epworth-produced disc.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Kurr 1510.

Kurr

by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Detours 1511.

Detours

by Sheryl Crow
February 5, 2008
Sheryl Crow returns from an eventful few years with her latest record produced by Brian Bottrell, who also produced her debut.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.5
Ringleader Of The Tormentors 1512.

Ringleader Of The Tormentors

by Morrissey
April 4, 2006
Tony Visconti (David Bowie) produced the suddenly prolific Moz's third release of the past two years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
There Is No Enemy 1513.

There Is No Enemy

by Built to Spill
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the indie rock band features Quasi's Sam Coomes, Treepeople's Scott Schmaljohn, Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, John McMahon, and Roger Manning as guest musicians.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Art Brut vs. Satan 1514.

Art Brut vs. Satan

by Art Brut
April 21, 2009
The third album for the English band was produced by Black Francis (aka Frank Black).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Let's Build A Fire 1515.

Let's Build A Fire

by +/-
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Me And Armini 1516.

Me And Armini

by Emilíana Torrini
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Icelandic singer was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
The Negatives 1517.

The Negatives

by Lloyd Cole
April 3, 2001
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Song In The Air 1518.

Song In The Air

by Elliott
April 29, 2003
This is the third LP for the Louisville-based emo band known for their strong live shows.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Does This Look Infected? 1519.

Does This Look Infected?

by Sum 41
November 26, 2002
The Toronto, Canada punk outfit returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 debut, 'All Killer No Filler.'
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Soft Commands 1520.

Soft Commands

by Ken Stringfellow
July 13, 2004
This solo disc from the Posies member features guest appearances from Jill Sobule and members of Velocity Girl, Oranger and the Posies.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Live! 1521.

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
NakedSelf 1522.

NakedSelf

by The The
February 29, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
One By One 1523.

One By One

by Foo Fighters
October 22, 2002
Former Nirvana drummer (and sometime Queens of the Stone Age drummer) Dave Grohl returns to the front of the stage for his role as vocalist, guitarist, and bandleader of the Foo Fighters on this, their fourth studio recording.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Diamonds On The Inside 1524.

Diamonds On The Inside

by Ben Harper
March 11, 2003
Southern California native Harper has gained a cult following for his jam-band-like approach to roots rock. This is his fifth studio LP.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
A Grown-Ass Man 1525.

A Grown-Ass Man

by Dump
April 1, 2003
The sixth solo release for Yo La Tengo bassist James McNew finds him playing all of the instruments on 13 tracks that veer from style to style but share a certain lo-fi charm. There are ten originals and three covers, including the unlikely album-closing take on Thin Lizzy's "Cowboy Song."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Rejoicer 1526.

Rejoicer

by Grooms
October 13, 2009
The rock trio from Brooklyn, New York releases its debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Broken Side Of Time 1527.

Broken Side Of Time

by Alberta Cross
March 9, 2010
The debut full-length album for the band led by Swedish-born Petter Ericson Stakee and Terry Wolfers was produced by Mike McCarthy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
B-Sides & Rarities 1528.

B-Sides & Rarities

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
March 22, 2005
For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Joji 1529.

Joji

by The Anomoanon
November 2, 2004
This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
High Places 1530.

High Places

by High Places
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Happy Birthday 1531.

Happy Birthday

by Happy Birthday
March 16, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock band from Vermont.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Mountain 1532.

The Mountain

by Heartless Bastards
February 3, 2009
The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Skeletons 1533.

Skeletons

by Hawthorne Heights
June 1, 2010
After two years of touring and recording, the Ohio-based emo pop quintet returns to release its fourth album, which continues to showcase its brooding and post-hardcore sound.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.0
3 1534.

3

by Susanna And The Magical Orchestra
September 1, 2009
This is the thrid album for Norwegian Susanna Wallumrod.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Maryland Mansions 1535.

Maryland Mansions

by Cex
November 18, 2003
Rjyan Kidwell's second release of 2003 (third, if you count his all-instrumental alternate version of 'Being Ridden') features 8 new songs that run the gamut from rap to industrial rock to glitchy electronica.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Black Foliage: Animation Music 1536.

Black Foliage: Animation Music

by The Olivia Tremor Control
March 23, 1999
This second studio album for the experimental Elephant 6 band led by William Cullen Hart and Bill Doss includes the single "Hideway" among its 27 (!) tracks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Capture / Release 1537.

Capture / Release

by The Rakes
April 25, 2006
The London four-piece try to capitalize on press generated by recent support slots for the Libertines with this debut disc, produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Caught In The Trees 1538.

Caught In The Trees

by Damien Jurado
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Seattle, Washington, artists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Black Holes & Revelations 1539.

Black Holes & Revelations

by Muse
July 11, 2006
The stadium-sized English trio returns with a follow-up to its 2004 hit 'Absolution,' again produced by Rich Costey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Hats Off To The Buskers 1540.

Hats Off To The Buskers

by The View
March 13, 2007
The very young Scottish four-piece shot straight to #1 on the UK charts with the release of this Britpop-flavored debut album, produced by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Lateralus 1541.

Lateralus

by Tool
May 15, 2001
The band's first album of new material in five years was produced by Tool with David Bottrill and features 13 tracks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.9
Twenty One 1542.

Twenty One

by Mystery Jets
March 24, 2008
The sophomore album for the English indie rock band was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Obrigado Saudade 1543.

Obrigado Saudade

by Mice Parade
January 27, 2004
Mice Parade is the solo moniker adopted by Adam Pierce (drummer for the east coast indie rock band The Swirlies) for his forays into electronica and post-rock. Although he has expanded Mice Parade into a full-band effort on some previous releases, Pierce recorded this fourth studio LP mainly on his own.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Kila Kila Kila 1544.

Kila Kila Kila

by OOIOO
February 17, 2004
This is the fourth release for the all-female Japanese rock band fronted by Yoshimi P-We of the Boredoms.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Photo Album 1545.

The Photo Album

by Death Cab for Cutie
October 9, 2001
This is the third album for the Washington-based indie rockers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
lovehatetragedy 1546.

lovehatetragedy

by Papa Roach
June 18, 2002
The No-Cal rap-metal outfit returns with a second album for Dreamworks (their third overall). Lead singer Coby Dick has reverted back to his given name, Jacoby Shaddix, but otherwise, the band and sound remain the same.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Flies The Fields 1547.

Flies The Fields

by Shipping News
March 22, 2005
Bob Weston produced this third studio album for the Louisville indie rockers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Invisible Man 1548.

The Invisible Man

by Mark Eitzel
May 22, 2001
Mark Eitzel's fifth solo release since the breakup of American Music Club is his first album in three years. Unlike on his previous albums, Eitzel is mostly alone here, both producing and playing most of the instruments.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
El Turista 1549.

El Turista

by Josh Rouse
March 9, 2010
The latest album for the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter features a track released on his Valencia EP.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.6
Forever 1550.

Forever

by Cracker
January 29, 2002
Former Camper Van Beethoven frontman David Lowery once again leads Cracker for the band's first new album in four years. Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous co-produces and adds backing vocals and instrumentation.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Propellor Time 1551.

Propellor Time

by Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3
April 6, 2010
The third album credited with The Venus 3 was originally recorded in 2006 and features contributions from such artists as Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, The Smiths' Johnny Marr, and Nick Lowe.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down 1552.

Wish I Was In Heaven Sitting Down

by R.L. Burnside
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Houses of the Molé 1553.

Houses of the Molé

by Ministry
June 22, 2004
The oh-so-punny industrial rockers return with, believe it or not, their 10th LP (although that does include their early synth-pop releases when they were scary for very different reasons).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Phantom Punch 1554.

Phantom Punch

by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This 1555.

One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This

by New York Dolls
July 25, 2006
The first album in 32 years for the legendary glam-punk band features guest appearances from Michael Stipe, Bo Diddley and Iggy Pop. Only David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain return from the Dolls' original lineup, however.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
A City By The Light Divided 1556.

A City By The Light Divided

by Thursday
May 2, 2006
The New Jersey emo-rockers (not to be confused with the day of the week of the same name) are back with a fourth album, with Dave Fridmann producing.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Mountain Battles 1557.

Mountain Battles

by The Breeders
April 8, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band formed by Kim Deal of the Pixies was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Era Vulgaris 1558.

Era Vulgaris

by Queens of the Stone Age
June 12, 2007
Josh Homme's fifth QOTSA disc includes guest appearances by The Strokes' Julian Casablancas and returnee Mark Lanegan. Oddly, however, the disc does not include its title track collaboration with Trent Reznor, which was released separately.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Horehound 1559.

Horehound

by The Dead Weather
July 14, 2009
Jack White plays drums and produced this album for the band headed by The Kills' Alison Mosshart, which also includes The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever 1560.

Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

by The Cribs
July 17, 2007
The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Garden Ruin 1561.

Garden Ruin

by Calexico
April 11, 2006
Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Everything Wrong Is Imaginary 1562.

Everything Wrong Is Imaginary

by Lilys
February 21, 2006
Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Bits 1563.

Bits

by Oxford Collapse
August 5, 2008
The fourth album for the Brooklyn rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Go Forth 1564.

Go Forth

by Les Savy Fav
October 2, 2001
This is the third full-length album from the Brooklyn-based art-school indie rockers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Wonderland 1565.

Wonderland

by The Charlatans UK
September 11, 2001
The "Madchester" scene is long over, but the Charlatans [U.K.] are still making music, following 1999's well-reviewed 'Us And Us Only' with this, their seventh album, which sees the band take a more playful, soulful approach.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Skywatching 1566.

Skywatching

by Pete Droge
July 15, 2003
The fourth LP for the singer-songwriter (who is also a member of The Thorns) is his first without longtime producer Brendan O'Brien, as Droge handles production chores himself.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Red Thread 1567.

The Red Thread

by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Grotto 1568.

The Grotto

by Kristin Hersh
March 4, 2003
Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Rockin' The Suburbs 1569.

Rockin' The Suburbs

by Ben Folds
September 11, 2001
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds has ditched the other two members of his band (Ben Folds Five) for this 12-track solo album, on which he plays every instrument himself.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Lessons In The Woods Or A City 1570.

Lessons In The Woods Or A City

by Talbot Tagora
July 21, 2009
The Seattle-based indie rock trio releases their first album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Safe Trip Home 1571.

Safe Trip Home

by Dido
November 18, 2008
After a five year absence the British singer returns with her third album produced by Jon Brion.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV 1572.

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Don't Mess With The Dragon 1573.

Don't Mess With The Dragon

by Ozomatli
April 3, 2007
The fourth album from the Los Angeles band blends latin music with rock, ska, hip-hop, and other genres.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Bring It Back 1574.

Bring It Back

by Mates of State
March 21, 2006
This is the fourth album for the husband-and-wife team of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
If I Had A Hi-Fi 1575.

If I Had A Hi-Fi

by Nada Surf
June 8, 2010
Experience has only made their work richer, bringing gravity to the subject matter and lightness to the sound of this new album. Keeping things honest--and often rapturous--has become a modus operandi.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
The Red River 1576.

The Red River

by Micah Blue Smaldone
November 4, 2008
This is the third album for the Maine native who has also performed with Death Vessel and The Pinkerton Thugs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Love And Other Planets 1577.

Love And Other Planets

by Adem
September 26, 2006
This is the second album of home-made recordings for multi-instrumentalist and former Fridge bassist Adem Ilhan.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Reprieve 1578.

Reprieve

by Ani DiFranco
August 8, 2006
The latest studio outing from the prolific singer-songwriter features production by Mike Napolitano (along with DiFranco herself) and contributions from touring musician Todd Sickafoose.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Menos el Oso 1579.

Menos el Oso

by Minus the Bear
August 23, 2005
The Seattle band returns with a fourth album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Black Forest 1580.

Black Forest

by The A-Frames
March 22, 2005
This is the Sub Pop debut (and third overall album) for the Seattle-based punk trio.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Live At The Olympia 1581.

Live At The Olympia

by R.E.M.
October 27, 2009
The second live recording for the band features songs from its five-night residency at Dublin, Ireland's Olympia Theatre in 2007.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
See You In Magic 1582.

See You In Magic

by The Night Marchers
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Not Them, You 1583.

Not Them, You

by Lake Trout
September 13, 2005
Dave Fridmann produced the Baltimore jam band's latest.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Lunglight 1584.

Lunglight

by The Shaky Hands
September 9, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
How Animals Move 1585.

How Animals Move

by John Parish
September 10, 2002
Known mainly for his work with PJ Harvey (most notably, 'To Bring You My Love' and 'Dance Hall At Louse Point'), producer/musician John Parish has previously released just one solo record under his own name. On this mostly instrumental record, he is supplemented by numerous guests, including Harvey and Portishead's Adrian Utley.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Sunset/Sunrise 1586.

Sunset/Sunrise

by The Dutchess & The Duke
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Seattle-based indie rock duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Finelines 1587.

Finelines

by My Vitriol
June 4, 2002
This debut LP for the electric English quartet was originally released in March 2001 to enough critical acclaim that Sony/Epic picked the album up for a re-release in the summer of 2002. Their sound combines harder-edged alt-rock with "shoegazing"-style noise manipulation.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Eating Us 1588.

Eating Us

by Black Moth Super Rainbow
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh indie band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Howdy! 1589.

Howdy!

by Teenage Fanclub
January 22, 2002
This is the sixth studio LP from the Scottish three-piece.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Where You Want To Be 1590.

Where You Want To Be

by Taking Back Sunday
July 27, 2004
The sophomore effort from the Long Island emo band was produced by Lou Giordano (Ataris), and features new vocalist Fred Mascherino (joining band founder Adam Lazzara).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Dim Stars, Bright Sky 1591.

Dim Stars, Bright Sky

by John Doe
September 10, 2002
Founding member of Los Angeles punkers X and occasional actor John Doe returns with his fourth solo album, this one produced by Joe Henry with guest appearances from Rhett Miller (Old 97s), Aimee Mann, Jakob Dylan and Jane Wiedlin.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Keep It Together 1592.

Keep It Together

by Guster
June 24, 2003
The Boston-based trio has developed a devoted following over the course of three albums and ten years of touring. This fourth album, produced by Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo), adds additional elements such as bass and drums to their ususal mix of two acoustic guitars and bongos.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Silent Shout 1593.

Silent Shout

by The Knife
July 25, 2006
This is the third album (and first American release) for the Swedish brother-sister electro-pop duo of Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Lifeline 1594.

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
In Exile Deo 1595.

In Exile Deo

by Juliana Hatfield
May 18, 2004
Hatfield's fourth solo disc (and first since 2000) finds her working with producers and engineers David Way (Pink, Madonna), David Leonard (Avril Lavigne, Prince) and Dave Cook (Nick Cave).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Exotic Creatures Of The Deep 1596.

Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

by Sparks
June 10, 2008
The indie-pop duo releases its twenty-first album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Beware 1597.

Beware

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
March 17, 2009
Will Oldham's latest album under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy moniker features appearances by such guest as Wilco's Leroy Bach and Mekons' Jon Langford.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
...And Then We Saw Land 1598.

...And Then We Saw Land

by Tunng
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the British group is its first without cofounder Sam Genders.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Elvis Perkins In Dearland 1599.

Elvis Perkins In Dearland

by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Guilty Office 1600.

The Guilty Office

by The Bats
June 23, 2009
This is the seventh album for the New Zealand rock quartet.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd