Album Releases by Genre

Grace Around the World 2501.

Grace Around the World

by Jeff Buckley
June 2, 2009
The CD/DVD set collects some of the performances the singer-songwriter gave during his world tour to promote his debut album, "Grace," from 1994 to 1996.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Keep It Simple 2502.

Keep It Simple

by Van Morrison
April 1, 2008
The latest release for the Northern Irish singer is his first album with all original songs since 1999's Back on Top.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Day & Age 2503.

Day & Age

by The Killers
November 24, 2008
The Las Vegas band returns with its its third studio album produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Music For Men 2504.

Music For Men

by Gossip
October 6, 2009
Rick Rubin produces the band's major label debut album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
The Captain & The Kid 2505.

The Captain & The Kid

by Elton John
September 19, 2006
This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
3121 2506.

3121

by Prince
March 21, 2006
This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
First Impressions Of Earth 2507.

First Impressions Of Earth

by The Strokes
January 3, 2006
The Strokes have abandoned longtime producer Gordon Raphael (well, for all but three tracks) in favor of David Kahne (Sugar Ray) for their third album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
In Our Gun 2508.

In Our Gun

by Gomez
April 23, 2002
The third studio album for the heralded British band features 13 new self-produced tracks.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
The King of Nothing Hill 2509.

The King of Nothing Hill

by Barry Adamson
September 3, 2002
Since leaving the Bad Seeds (Nick Cave's backing band) in the late 1980s, Barry Adamson has embarked on a prolific career providing soundtrack music to films both real ('Gas Food Lodging,' 'The Beach') and imagined (numerous cinematic-sounding solo albums, including 'Moss Side Story'). This latest release falls into the latter category, and incorporates pop, rock, jazz, funk, and countless other styles in its ten tracks.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Binaural 2510.

Binaural

by Pearl Jam
May 16, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Nation 2511.

Nation

by Sepultura
March 20, 2001
The first release in three years from the Brazilian heavy metal band, which is fronted for the second time out by new vocalist Derrick Green.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Bloodflowers 2512.

Bloodflowers

by The Cure
February 15, 2000
Robert Smith declared 'Bloodflowers' to be the final release from The Cure. It wasn't, of course, but it does in theory complete a trilogy that began with 'Pornography' and 'Disintegration.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
All That We Let In 2513.

All That We Let In

by Indigo Girls
February 17, 2004
The veteran duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray continue with their well-established sound on this ninth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
You Cross My Path 2514.

You Cross My Path

by The Charlatans UK
June 10, 2008
The British band released You Cross My Path as a free download by way of the radio station XFM's Web site.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Intimacy 2515.

Intimacy

by Bloc Party
October 28, 2008
The English indie rock band's third album was produced by Jacknife Lee and Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Out Into The Snow 2516.

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
Memento Mori 2517.

Memento Mori

by Flyleaf
November 10, 2009
The second album for the Texas heavy metal rock band was produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.8
Liver! Lung! Fr! 2518.

Liver! Lung! Fr!

by Frightened Rabbit
October 21, 2008
The live recording of the band's acoustic concert performance at The Captain's Restin Glasgow, on July 30, 2008.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Going Way Out With Heavy Trash 2519.

Going Way Out With Heavy Trash

by Heavy Trash
September 4, 2007
The follow-up to their self-titled album released in 2005.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Invisible Violence 2520.

Invisible Violence

by We Are Wolves
February 23, 2010
The electro-rock group from Quebec, with the help of producers Radwan Moumneh and Hadji Bakara, releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Infinite Arms 2521.

Infinite Arms

by Band of Horses
May 18, 2010
The third album for the rock band led by Ben Bridwell is its first on Columbia and for new members Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds who joined after the release of 2007's Cease to Begin.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Motion To Rejoin 2522.

Motion To Rejoin

by Brightblack Morning Light
September 23, 2008
The second album on Matador Records for the band based in New Mexico.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Bad Timing 2523.

Bad Timing

by Grand Mal
March 18, 2003
The classic rock-influenced New York City group led by singer/songwriter Bill Whitten returns with its third album, produced by Mercury Rev's Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sing When You're Winning 2524.

Sing When You're Winning

by Robbie Williams
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Glass [EP] 2525.

Glass [EP]

by The Sea and Cake
May 6, 2003
This EP-sized companion-piece to One Bedroom contains three versions of tracks from that recent album (remixed by Stereolab, Carl Craig and Broadcast) as well as four new songs.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
On A Wire 2526.

On A Wire

by The Get Up Kids
May 14, 2002
The third LP for Kansas City's Get Up Kids follows after endless touring with the likes of Weezer and Green Day, and sees the emo band moving in a new direction, thanks in part to producer Scott Litt (R.E.M.).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Wiretap Scars 2527.

Wiretap Scars

by Sparta
August 13, 2002
This is the debut LP from the Texas band, which features three former members of At The Drive-In (including guitarist Jim Ward).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Walking With The Beggar Boys 2528.

Walking With The Beggar Boys

by Elf Power
April 6, 2004
On this sixth album, the Athens, GA band's lineup has been expanded to include guitarist Eric Harris (Olivia Tremor Control) and bassist Craig McQuiston (The Glands). Vic Chesnutt guests on the title track.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Pyramids 2529.

Pyramids

by Pyramids
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the Denton, Texas, metal band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Ghost Games 2530.

Ghost Games

by Apes
February 19, 2008
The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Summer Of Hate 2531.

Summer Of Hate

by Crocodiles
April 28, 2009
The debut album for the indie-rock duo from San Diego who were previously members of The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Hush 2532.

Hush

by Asobi Seksu
February 17, 2009
The third album for the New York indie-rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Father Divine 2533.

Father Divine

by Mike Ladd
November 15, 2005
Professor Ladd's second 2005 release is a punk concept album about religious leader George Baker.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Float 2534.

Float

by Flogging Molly
March 4, 2008
The punk band from Los Angeles releases its fourth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Along Came A Spider 2535.

Along Came A Spider

by Alice Cooper
July 29, 2008
The latest album for the hard rock artist is about a serial killer named Spider. It also features Slash and Ozzy Osbourne as guest musicians.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Bring Ya To The Brink 2536.

Bring Ya To The Brink

by Cyndi Lauper
May 27, 2008
The eighth studio album sees the '80s star returns with new dance music.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Take Me To The Sea 2537.

Take Me To The Sea

by Jaguar Love
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the indie-rock band that features ex-members of the Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.9
The Emotional Rescue LP 2538.

The Emotional Rescue LP

by Windsor For The Derby
June 25, 2002
The Austin band's fourth LP represents a new direction for the group (which features Dan Matz and Jason McNeely and a handful of rotating contributors) toward more delicate and intricate compositions. In addition, a new emphasis on vocals makes this the band's most accessible release to date.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Couture, Couture, Couture 2539.

Couture, Couture, Couture

by Frausdots
September 28, 2004
This is the debut disc for the duo of Beachwood Sparks/Tyde member Brent Rademaker and vocalist Michelle Loiselle, featuring contributions from Mia Doi Todd and members of The Warlocks, Rooney and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Magic Potion 2540.

Magic Potion

by The Black Keys
September 12, 2006
This is the fourth LP for the minimalist blues-rock duo of Patrick Carney (drums) and Dan Auedback (vocals/guitar).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Come Back To The Five & Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee 2541.

Come Back To The Five & Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee

by Benjy Ferree
February 17, 2009
Benjy Ferree's concept album is about the life of Peter Pan actor, Bobby Driscoll, who died broke and homeless at 31.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Puzzles Like You 2542.

Puzzles Like You

by Mojave 3
June 6, 2006
Self-produced album number five for Neil Halstead & co. is a more upbeat affair than the norm, with Victor Van Vugt (PJ Harvey) handling the mixing.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
VI 2543.

VI

by The Fucking Champs
April 24, 2007
Neil Hamburger guests on the San Francisco math-rock trio's unsurprisingly titled sixth release, which sees Phil Manley (Oneida, Trans Am) replacing former guitarist Josh Smith.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Animal Feelings 2544.

Animal Feelings

by Rafter
April 13, 2010
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Memory Almost Full 2545.

Memory Almost Full

by Paul McCartney
June 5, 2007
'Memory' marks the former Beatle's first release for Starbucks' Hear Music label. David Kahne produced the 13-song set.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Hey Everyone 2546.

Hey Everyone

by Dananananaykroyd
April 6, 2009
The debut album for the Glasgow-based indie-rock band was produced by Machine.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Yr Atal Genhedlaeth 2547.

Yr Atal Genhedlaeth

by Gruff Rhys
March 15, 2005
This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Low Kick And Hard Bop 2548.

Low Kick And Hard Bop

by Solex
September 11, 2001
Solex is Amsterdam-based songwriter Elisabeth Esselink, and this is her third album for Matador. Like her previous albums, 'Low Kick' is filled with dozens of eclectic samples pulled from albums found at Esselink's record shop.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.2
Western Xterminator 2549.

Western Xterminator

by RTX
March 20, 2007
'Xterminator' is the second album for Jennifer Herrema's post-Royal Trux project.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Shelter From The Ash 2550.

Shelter From The Ash

by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Join The Dots: B-Sides And Rarities, 1978-2001 2551.

Join The Dots: B-Sides And Rarities, 1978-2001

by The Cure
January 27, 2004
This 70-track, 4-disc collection is just what the title says: every Cure B-side and compilation track, in chronological order, from 1978-2001, each newly remastered and accompanied by extensive liner notes by Robert Smith.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Jonas Reinhardt 2552.

Jonas Reinhardt

by Jonas Reinhardt
November 11, 2008
The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Perfectly Clear 2553.

Perfectly Clear

by Jewel
June 3, 2008
The seventh album for the pop artist is her first country album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Stand Still, Look Pretty 2554.

Stand Still, Look Pretty

by The Wreckers
May 23, 2006
This is the debut album for the country-pop duo of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Old Crows/Young Cardinals 2555.

Old Crows/Young Cardinals

by Alexisonfire
June 23, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian rock quintet was produced with Julius "Juice" Butty.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
4:13 Dream 2556.

4:13 Dream

by The Cure
October 28, 2008
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon 2557.

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

by Devendra Banhart
September 25, 2007
The latest album from the Texas-based artist includes guest appearances by Gael Garc?a Bernal, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Alpine Static 2558.

Alpine Static

by Kinski
July 12, 2005
The Seattle instrumental quartet is back with a second Sub Pop release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Illuminated By The Light 2559.

Illuminated By The Light

by Weird War
April 19, 2005
This is the third LP for the band featuring members of the Make-Up and Scene Creamers.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sunday At Devil Dirt 2560.

Sunday At Devil Dirt

by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
November 18, 2008
This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
The Uglysuit 2561.

The Uglysuit

by The Uglysuit
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the six-piece indie rock band from Oklahoma City.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Be Brave 2562.

Be Brave

by The Strange Boys
March 2, 2010
The follow-up to their 2009 debut full-length sees a new lineup, with Mika Miko's Jenna Thornhill and Seth Densham joining, while Darker My Love's Tim Presley also appears on this release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Send Away The Tigers 2563.

Send Away The Tigers

by Manic Street Preachers
May 7, 2007
Dave Eringa produced the politically-charged eighth studio album for the Welsh rockers.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Mobile 2564.

Mobile

by Glenn Kotche
March 7, 2006
The third solo recording for the drummer for Wilco and Loose Fur is an all-percussion affair, featuring eight original compositions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Crow Sit On Blood Tree 2565.

Crow Sit On Blood Tree

by Graham Coxon
August 6, 2001
This is the third solo album for Blur guitarist Graham Coxon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
I To Sky 2566.

I To Sky

by JJ72
October 14, 2002
This is the sophomore effort for the Dublin trio, who generated some attention (and some unavoidable Joy Division comparisons) with their self-titled 2000 debut.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Shadows Of The Waxwings 2567.

Shadows Of The Waxwings

by The Waxwings
July 16, 2002
This is the second album for the 60s-style rock quartet from Detroit.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
All About Chemistry 2568.

All About Chemistry

by Semisonic
March 13, 2001
The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
South 2569.

South

by Heather Nova
May 21, 2002
Bermuda-born singer/songwriter Heather Nova returns with her fourth album, which was a hit in England upon its release there in the fall of 2001.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Damage 2570.

Damage

by Blues Explosion
September 28, 2004
No, Jon Spencer hasn't left the blues trio, but they have officially shortened their name for their seventh release (their first for Sanctuary after a long stay at Matador). With all the money they saved by cutting out those extra two words, they were able to afford an all-star team of producers, including David Holmes, Alan Moulder, DJ Shadow, Dan The Automator and Steve Jordan.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
13 Blues for Thirteen Moons 2571.

13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
March 25, 2008
The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Kaleide 2572.

Kaleide

by Sky Larkin
August 10, 2010
The second album for the Leeds trio was recorded in Seattle, Washington, with producer John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
We Built A Fire 2573.

We Built A Fire

by Seabear
March 16, 2010
This is the second album for the Icelandic group which started as a solo project for Sindri Mar Sigfusson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Book Of Bad Breaks 2574.

Book Of Bad Breaks

by Thee More Shallows
April 24, 2007
The experimental San Francisco trio's third record marks their debut for Anticon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Neptune 2575.

Neptune

by The Duke Spirit
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the British quintet was produced by Chris Goss.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
We Are Little Barrie 2576.

We Are Little Barrie

by Little Barrie
June 28, 2005
The London-based rock trio make their full-length debut with this disc, produced by Edwyn Collins.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Bitter Tea 2577.

Bitter Tea

by The Fiery Furnaces
April 18, 2006
The increasingly prolific brother-sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger (this time, sans grandmother) return with their fourth album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Showtunes 2578.

Showtunes

by Stephin Merritt
March 14, 2006
This 26-track set compiles works composed by the Magnetic Fields leader for three separate Chen Shi-Zheng operas.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Old Growth 2579.

Old Growth

by Dead Meadow
February 5, 2008
The Washington D.C band returns as a three piece with its latest album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Black Ice 2580.

Black Ice

by AC/DC
October 20, 2008
The hard-rock band's first album in eight years was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Sha Sha 2581.

Sha Sha

by Ben Kweller
March 5, 2002
A musician since his early childhood, 20-year-old Texan Ben Kweller experienced some minor success with the band Radish in the late 1990s before embarking on a solo career highlighted by 'Sha Sha,' his debut full-length for Dave Matthews' label Ato.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Take off Your Pants & Jacket 2582.

Take off Your Pants & Jacket

by blink-182
June 12, 2001
This is the follow-up to 1999's 'Enema Of The State.' If you like them, then don't worry--they haven't grown up. If you don't like them, well... they haven't grown up.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Underneath 2583.

Underneath

by Hanson
April 20, 2004
The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Corinne Bailey Rae 2584.

Corinne Bailey Rae

by Corinne Bailey Rae
June 20, 2006
The Leeds, England neo-soul singer makes her debut with this self-titled album, on which she also handles the instrumentation and songwriting duties.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Electrified 2585.

Electrified

by Dressy Bessy
June 14, 2005
The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Frank Black Francis 2586.

Frank Black Francis

by Frank Black
October 12, 2004
This unusual set from the Pixies frontman includes a disc of demo solo recordings dating from 1987, and a second disc of new studio recordings of an assortment of Pixies songs by Black with collaborators such as Pere Ubu and Two Pale Boys.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Absolute Garbage 2587.

Absolute Garbage

by Garbage
July 24, 2007
A best-of collection from the band led by singer Shirley Manson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Life In Slow Motion 2588.

Life In Slow Motion

by David Gray
September 13, 2005
This is the British singer-songwriter's first album in three years, and it finds him working with an outside producer (Marius De Vries) for the first time.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Ready For The Flood 2589.

Ready For The Flood

by Mark Olson & Gary Louris
January 27, 2009
The ex-Jayhawks team up again as a duo on their first album together in over ten years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Songs For Silverman 2590.

Songs For Silverman

by Ben Folds
April 26, 2005
Folds' second solo outing actually finds him working once again in trio format, now joined by drummer Lindsay Jamieson (Departure Lounge) and bassist Jared Reynolds (who, like Folds, contributed to the recent William Shatner album).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Everything Last Winter 2591.

Everything Last Winter

by Fields
May 8, 2007
This debut full-length for the British five-piece offers ten tracks of shoegaze- and folk-influenced indie rock. (We also detect a little Snow Patrol and Broken Social Scene in there.)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Black Gives Way To Blue 2592.

Black Gives Way To Blue

by Alice in Chains
September 29, 2009
The band's first album in more than 14 years was produced with Nick Raskulinecz and features new lead singer William DuVall (original singer Layne Staley died in 2002).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Ecstasy 2593.

Ecstasy

by Lou Reed
April 4, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Closing In 2594.

Closing In

by Early Man
October 11, 2005
This debut LP from the guitar/drums duo of Mike Conte and Adam Bennati is defintely harder and heavier than your typical Matador release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Do It! 2595.

Do It!

by Clinic
April 8, 2008
The Liverpool quartet known for wearing surgical masks releases its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP] 2596.

Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]

by Grandaddy
September 27, 2005
This seven-track mini-album is intended to hold fans over until the Modesto, California band return with their next LP in early 2006.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Two Gallants 2597.

Two Gallants

by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Cold Roses 2598.

Cold Roses

by Ryan Adams
May 3, 2005
Credited to Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, double album 'Cold Roses' is the first of three planned 2005 releases for the prolific singer-songwriter. Tom Schick produced.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
West 2599.

West

by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
White Lies For Dark Times 2600.

White Lies For Dark Times

by Ben Harper And Relentless7
May 5, 2009
Ben Harper's latest album is the first album to be credited with the Relentless7.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2