Album Releases by Genre

No, Virginia... 1901.

No, Virginia...

by Dresden Dolls
May 20, 2008
The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
An Invitation 1902.

An Invitation

by Inara George With Van Dyke Parks
August 12, 2008
Inara George Works pairs up with the famous arranger Van Dyke Parkson on her latest album inspired by Frank Sinatra and Richard Sherman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Knives Don't Have Your Back 1903.

Knives Don't Have Your Back

by Emily Haines
September 26, 2006
The first solo album for the Metric singer finds her backed by members of Stars, Metric and Broken Social Scene (together billed as The Soft Skeleton).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Liberation Transmission 1904.

Liberation Transmission

by Lostprophets
June 27, 2006
This is the third album for the hard-rocking Welsh band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Fear Is On Our Side 1905.

Fear Is On Our Side

by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
March 7, 2006
Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Exposion 1906.

Exposion

by White Denim
October 19, 2008
The indie rock band's first full-length releases in the US was originally self-released at its concert tour.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Watersports 1907.

Watersports

by Mi Ami
February 17, 2009
The San Francisco band's debut on the Quarter Stick label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Rearrange Beds 1908.

Rearrange Beds

by An Horse
March 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie duo from Brisbane, Australia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Blue Roses 1909.

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:
tbd
High Places Vs. Mankind 1910.

High Places Vs. Mankind

by High Places
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles-based indie duo releases its second studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
We All Belong 1911.

We All Belong

by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
We're Animals 1912.

We're Animals

by Numbers
September 13, 2005
The San Francisco electro-punk trio make their Kill Rock Stars debut with this third LP.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Free The Bees 1913.

Free The Bees

by The Bees [Band of Bees]
June 28, 2005
This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
By-the-Numbers 1914.

By-the-Numbers

by The Postmarks
November 11, 2008
The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Who Killed The Zutons 1915.

Who Killed The Zutons

by The Zutons
October 19, 2004
The Liverpool band's debut disc was, like similar-sounding recent discs by The Coral, produced by Ian Broudie. It was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Your Majesty 1916.

Your Majesty

by The Anniversary
January 22, 2002
This is the second full-length from the Kansas-based emo band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.0
Troubled, Shaken Etc. 1917.

Troubled, Shaken Etc.

by Sian Alice Group
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
At Crystal Palace 1918.

At Crystal Palace

by Erase Errata
October 14, 2003
Picking up on the sounds of late 70s / early 80s post-punk and no-wave, this all-female Bay Area quartet drew positive notices for their debut 'Other Animals' and now return with a sophomore LP two years later.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Sleep/Holiday 1919.

Sleep/Holiday

by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
October 7, 2003
The Welsh band returns with 12 new tracks of indie rock mixed with folk, pop, and psychedelia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dreamland 1920.

Dreamland

by Robert Plant
July 16, 2002
The former Led Zeppelin singer's first solo album in nearly 10 years is a mix of originals and covers, including Bob Dylan's "One More Cup of Coffee" (also recently covered by the White Stripes) and Tim Buckley's "Win My Train Fare Home."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
More Light 1921.

More Light

by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fall Back Open 1922.

Fall Back Open

by Now It's Overhead
March 9, 2004
Michael Stipe and Conor Oberst guest on this sophomore disc for the Athens, GA outfit led by producer Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes), with vocals from Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor (Azure Ray).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Out Of The Loop 1923.

Out Of The Loop

by I Am The World Trade Center
July 17, 2001
The debut album for I Am The World Trade Center was recorded entirely on a laptop computer, with music by Kindercore head Dan Geller and vocals by Amy Dykes. [The band officially shortened its name to I Am The World following the tragic events of September 11, 2001.]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fashionably Late 1924.

Fashionably Late

by Linda Thompson
July 30, 2002
Talk about apt titles. The British folk legend's first album in a whopping 17 years features 10 new songs recorded mainly with her son, Teddy Thompson, and numerous guests such as Rufus Wainwright, Van Dyke Parks, and ex-husband and recording partner Richard Thompson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Rejected Unknown 1925.

Rejected Unknown

by Daniel Johnston
October 9, 2001
A long-time favorite of his fellow indie rockers, 41-year-old Daniel Johnston releases his first album of new material in seven years, following 1994's 'Fun' (his one and only major-label release).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Reviver [EP] 1926.

Reviver [EP]

by Abe Vigoda
February 17, 2009
The California indie-rock band releases a five-track EP.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Last Sucker 1927.

The Last Sucker

by Ministry
September 18, 2007
The final album for the industrial rock band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Eggs 1928.

Eggs

by Oh No Ono
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Keep Your Eyes Ahead 1929.

Keep Your Eyes Ahead

by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Gossip In The Grain 1930.

Gossip In The Grain

by Ray LaMontagne
October 14, 2008
The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Narrow Stairs 1931.

Narrow Stairs

by Death Cab for Cutie
May 13, 2008
The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
The BQE 1932.

The BQE

by Sufjan Stevens
October 20, 2009
The Detroit artist wrote the music for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to be performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.3
Bitter Honey 1933.

Bitter Honey

by Eef Barzelay
February 21, 2006
This stripped-down, all-acoustic set marks the solo debut for the Clem Snide frontman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
WWI 1934.

WWI

by White Whale
July 25, 2006
This is the debut full-length for the Lawrence, Kansas band consisting of Matt Suggs (Butterglory), Rob Pope (The Get Up Kids), and John Anderson, Zach Holland, Dustin Kinsey (Thee Higher Burning Fire).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
There Were Wolves 1935.

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:
tbd
Spelled In Bones 1936.

Spelled In Bones

by Fruit Bats
July 26, 2005
The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
The Shackeltons 1937.

The Shackeltons

by The Shackeltons
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the quintet from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Nocturama 1938.

Nocturama

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
February 11, 2003
Nick Cave & co. return for a follow up to 2001's 'No More Shall We Part.'
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.8
Souljacker 1939.

Souljacker

by Eels
March 12, 2002
Based in Los Angeles, the Eels have had some stateside success on MTV but have perhaps found greater popularity in the UK and Europe. This new LP (their fourth) features guest appearances by Koool G Murder, John Parish (who also produces), and Joe Gore.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Southern Hummingbird 1940.

Southern Hummingbird

by Tweet
April 2, 2002
The former backup singer for Missy Elliott and Timbaland comes into her own on this, her debut album, which was produced and co-written by her two benefactors. Tweet's presence and talent are evidenced by the surprising abundance of guitar/soul tracks here, instead of a reliance on electronic/dance numbers typical of a Missy-Timbaland production.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Cuttin' Heads 1941.

Cuttin' Heads

by John Mellencamp
October 16, 2001
John Mellencamp's 18th album features guest appearances from India Arie and Chuck D.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Going My Way 1942.

Going My Way

by Randy Weeks
March 17, 2009
The latest release produced by Will Sexton for the California singer since his move to Austin, Texas, features Eliza Gilkyson and Cindy Cashdollar as guest singers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Riot Act 1943.

Riot Act

by Pearl Jam
November 12, 2002
Still going strong, the Seattle grunge band returns with its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Hey Ma 1944.

Hey Ma

by James
September 16, 2008
The first album in nearly 10 years for the British rock band was recorded in France.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Harvey Milk 1945.

Harvey Milk

by Harvey Milk
January 26, 2010
The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Been Meaning To Tell You 1946.

Been Meaning To Tell You

by Ernest Gonzales
February 16, 2010
The Texas artist formerly known as Theory of Everything releases his second album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
In Case We Die 1947.

In Case We Die

by Architecture in Helsinki
April 12, 2005
Imagine the Arcade Fire dosed with happy pills, stocked with toy instruments and forced to score a musical about the 1980s, and you may start getting close to the idea of this eight-piece co-ed band from Melbourne, Australia. This second album follows recent tours with the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Belle And Sebastian.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Other People's Lives 1948.

Other People's Lives

by Ray Davies
February 21, 2006
This is the first album of any kind in eight years (and the first true solo singer-songwriter album period) for the former leader of the Kinks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Born Again In The USA 1949.

Born Again In The USA

by Loose Fur
March 21, 2006
This is the second album from the trio of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Glenn Kotche and Jim O'Rourke.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Trans-Continental Hustle 1950.

Trans-Continental Hustle

by Gogol Bordello
April 27, 2010
Rick Rubin produced the gypsy-inspired band's debut for Columbia Records, which also includes Brazilan influences now.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Decemberunderground 1951.

Decemberunderground

by AFI
June 6, 2006
Jerry Finn returns as producer for the band's first album in three years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
She Wolf 1952.

She Wolf

by Shakira
November 23, 2009
The Colombian singer releases her third English-language album, which reunites her with Wyclef Jean, who appeared on their number one single "Hips Don't Lie."
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.7
The Golden Hour 1953.

The Golden Hour

by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
My Electric Family 1954.

My Electric Family

by Bachelorette
May 26, 2009
The second full-length album for the New Zealand-based artist, Annabel Alpers.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
White Pony 1955.

White Pony

by Deftones
June 20, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Blakroc 1956.

Blakroc

by Blakroc
November 27, 2009
The Damon Dash-produced project features the Black Keys and several hip hop artists including Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mos Def, Ludacris, RZA, Raekwon, Jim Jones, Nicole Wray, Q-Tip, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, and members of M.O.P.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Nothing Gold Can Stay 1957.

Nothing Gold Can Stay

by The Duke & the King
August 4, 2009
The debut album for Robert "Chicken" Burke and Simone Felice, who left The Felice Brothers last year.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Horses In The Sky 1958.

Horses In The Sky

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
April 5, 2005
This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Let The Dominoes Fall 1959.

Let The Dominoes Fall

by Rancid
June 2, 2009
The punk-rock band's first album in more than six years was produced by Brett Gurewitz.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Some Cities 1960.

Some Cities

by Doves
March 1, 2005
Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Another Fine Day 1961.

Another Fine Day

by Golden Smog
July 18, 2006
Members of the Jayhawks combine with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Soul Asylum's Dan Murphy and Big Star's Jody Stephens for the pseudo-supergroup's first release in eight years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.6
Monaco 1962.

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
Get Ready 1963.

Get Ready

by New Order
October 16, 2001
The band's first album together since 1993's 'Republic' finds the group moving away from electronica and back to guitar rock. The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan duets with Bernard Sumner on "Turn My Way" (and has been touring with the band as an additional guitarist), and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Innes contribute vocals and guitar to "Rock The Shack." Steve Osborne produced the 10-track album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Slideling 1964.

Slideling

by Ian McCulloch
May 6, 2003
This is the first solo album in over 10 years for the Echo & The Bunnymen frontman, who lately has developed a vocal fan in Coldplay's Chris Martin, who guests on this disc.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Somewhere Gone 1965.

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:
tbd
Fast Future Present 1966.

Fast Future Present

by Mandarin
September 7, 2004
This is the debut disc for the atmospheric Denton, Texas indie rockers.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Rising Tide 1967.

The Rising Tide

by Sunny Day Real Estate
June 20, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
50:50@50 1968.

50:50@50

by Fairport Convention
March 17, 2017
The latest release from the British folk-rock band includes both live and studio recorded tracks as well as guest appearances from Robert Plant and Pentangle's Jacqui McShee.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ratatat 1969.

Ratatat

by Ratatat
April 20, 2004
This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Friday Night Lights 1970.

Friday Night Lights

by Attic Lights
October 13, 2008
The debut full-length album for rthe Scottish rock band was produced by Francis MacDonald.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
No Flashlight: Songs Of The Fulfilled Night 1971.

No Flashlight: Songs Of The Fulfilled Night

by Mount Eerie
August 16, 2005
Phil Elverum's first LP release under the name Mount Eerie (which was also the title of his final record as The Microphones) is the self-released 15-track 'No Flashlight,' which will also see companion all-drums and "sing-along" discs released in the coming weeks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
New Clouds 1972.

New Clouds

by White Rainbow
October 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Let Them Drink 1973.

Let Them Drink

by The Capitol Years
March 8, 2005
Less lo-fi and more band-oriented than previous efforts, 'Let Them Drink' is the second full-length studio release for the Philadelphia band led by Shai Halperin.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Souls Alike 1974.

Souls Alike

by Bonnie Raitt
September 13, 2005
The singer's 18th album is the first she produced herself.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Barracuda 1975.

Barracuda

by Kinky
February 24, 2009
The latest album for the Mexican band was produced by Money Mark.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Wasted On Youth 1976.

Wasted On Youth

by The Molotovs
January 30, 2026
The debut full-length release from the British brother and sister duo The Molotovs was produced by Jason Perry.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
European 1977.

European

by Sambassadeur
February 23, 2010
The Swedish pop band named after the Serge Gainsbourg's song releases its third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Up At The Lake 1978.

Up At The Lake

by The Charlatans UK
May 17, 2004
The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Pictures 1979.

Pictures

by The Len Price 3
January 19, 2010
This is the third album for the British rock band that has been compared to The Who for its 1960's sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Maladroit 1980.

Maladroit

by Weezer
May 14, 2002
When it rains it pours: After going five years without a Weezer album, fans of the quirky alt-rockers get two new discs in two years, with this (their fourth release overall) quickly following 2001's Green Album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Descended Like Vultures 1981.

Descended Like Vultures

by Rogue Wave
October 25, 2005
Unlike debut 'Out Of The Shadow,' album number two is a full-band affair, with Zach Rogue joined in the studio by his touring band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
My Way 1982.

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
See You Happy 1983.

See You Happy

by Ponies In The Surf
June 10, 2008
The first album on Darla Records for the brother/sister indie-pop duo.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Soundings 1984.

The Soundings

by Blue States
June 14, 2004
Andy Dragazis' third Blue States album is a major departure, adding vocalist/guitarist Chris Carr and drummer Jon Chandler to the mix and moving well away from the chill-out vibe of the previous two discs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Night On My Side 1985.

Night On My Side

by Gemma Hayes
April 22, 2003
The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Killswitch Engage [2009] 1986.

Killswitch Engage [2009]

by Killswitch Engage
June 30, 2009
The latest album for the Massachusetts rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Treasury Library Canada 1987.

Treasury Library Canada

by Woodpigeon
February 3, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Strange Cousins From The West 1988.

Strange Cousins From The West

by Clutch
July 14, 2009
The first album on the band's own label was produced by J. Robbins.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Dreaming Of Revenge 1989.

Dreaming Of Revenge

by Kaki King
March 11, 2008
The fourth album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer and guitarist was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Cardinology 1990.

Cardinology

by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Junior 1991.

Junior

by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Thing 1992.

Thing

by Trans Am
April 20, 2010
The rock band brings a space theme to its latest studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Everything Is New 1993.

Everything Is New

by Jack PeƱate
August 18, 2009
The second album for the British singer was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.8
Realism 1994.

Realism

by Magnetic Fields
January 26, 2010
Stephin Merritt's final album in his "no-synth trilogy" was largely inspired by 1960s-70s British folk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
Probot 1995.

Probot

by Probot
February 10, 2004
Probot is the all-star metal band founded by Nirvana/Foo Fighters drummer Dave Grohl and fronted by a variety of singers, including King Diamond, Max Cavalera (Sepultura), and Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Dusty Trails 1996.

Dusty Trails

by Dusty Trails
May 9, 2000
The band consists of former Luscious Jackson keyboardist Vivian Trimble and Breeders bassist Josephine Wiggs, who previously teamed up on another Lucscious Jackson side project, The Kostars (Wiggs produced their one album).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Release The Stars 1997.

Release The Stars

by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Mantaray 1998.

Mantaray

by Siouxsie
October 2, 2007
Siouxsie Sioux of the rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Creatures releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Congratulations 1999.

Congratulations

by MGMT
April 13, 2010
Pete Kember produced the second album with the rock band led by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, which also includes three members from the touring live band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Hometowns 2000.

Hometowns

by The Rural Alberta Advantage
July 7, 2009
Orginally self-released in early 2008, Saddle Creek re-releases the debut full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7