Album Releases by Genre

Now Or Heaven 3201.

Now Or Heaven

by The Broken West
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band based in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Super Extra Gravity 3202.

Super Extra Gravity

by The Cardigans
September 19, 2006
The veteran Swedish band's sixth studio album was finally released in the U.S. in September 2006, nearly one year after it first surfaced in Europe.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
System 3203.

System

by Seal
November 13, 2007
Seal's first studio album since 2003 includes a duet with his wife Heidi Klum.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Return To Form 3204.

Return To Form

by Major Stars
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Massachusetts-based rock band, whose only lineup change occurred in 2005 when Sandra Barrett took over vocal duties for the band from guitarist Wayne Rogers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Reality Killed The Video Star 3205.

Reality Killed The Video Star

by Robbie Williams
November 17, 2009
The former Take That singer releases his latest solo album produced by Trevor Horn.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Barbara 3206.

Barbara

by We Are Scientists
June 15, 2010
The latest album for the indie rock band We Are Scientists is its first with ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Como te Llama 3207.

Como te Llama

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
July 8, 2008
The sophomore release for the Strokes guitarist was recorded in five weeks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
The Bronx III 3208.

The Bronx III

by The Bronx
November 11, 2008
This is the third album for the Los Angeles punk rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Closer 3209.

Closer

by Better Than Ezra
August 7, 2001
This is the fourth album for the New Orleans-based trio. It is their first release on indie Beyond Music, after being dropped by Elektra for disappointing sales.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
Autumn Was A Lark 3210.

Autumn Was A Lark

by Portastatic
October 7, 2003
This odds'n'ends disc compiles covers recorded by Mac McCaughan and his touring band in the studio, acoustic tracks recorded from college radio broadcasts, and one new song.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
City Of Refuge 3211.

City Of Refuge

by Castanets
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features guest appearances by Jana Hunter, Sufjan Stevens, Dawn Smithson, Scot Tuma, and Ero Gray.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
9th Ward Pickin' Parlor 3212.

9th Ward Pickin' Parlor

by Shawn Mullins
February 14, 2006
Recorded in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, this diverse set finds the singer-songwriter dabbling in everything from gospel to country, and folk to blues-rock.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Brain Thrust Mastery 3213.

Brain Thrust Mastery

by We Are Scientists
May 13, 2008
The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Permalight 3214.

Permalight

by Rogue Wave
March 2, 2010
Formed in Oakland, California by Zach Schwartz, the indie rock band releases its fourth full-length album and its first with Cameron Jasper who replaced Patrick Abernethy (who took over for Evan Farrell when he left the band in 2007) on bass.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
The Believer 3215.

The Believer

by Rhett Miller
February 28, 2006
The second solo disc from the Old 97s frontman includes contributions from Rachael Yamagata and Jon Brion.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Church Gone Wild / Chirpin Hard 3216.

Church Gone Wild / Chirpin Hard

by Hella
March 22, 2005
The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
Where Were You When It Happened? 3217.

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
Beautiful Future 3218.

Beautiful Future

by Primal Scream
July 21, 2008
The latest album from the alt rock group from Scotland was produced in part by Bjorn Yttling.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
On The Outside 3219.

On The Outside

by Starsailor
August 22, 2006
Rob Schnapf produced album number three for the James Walsh-led band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Sleeping With Ghosts 3220.

Sleeping With Ghosts

by Placebo
April 1, 2003
The UK glam-punk band returns with their fourth album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Sam's Town 3221.

Sam's Town

by The Killers
October 3, 2006
Flood and Alan Moulder handled production for the popular Las Vegas band's second album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Velocity of Sound 3222.

Velocity of Sound

by The Apples In Stereo
October 8, 2002
This is the Denver indie-pop band's first new album since 2000's 'The Discovery of a World Inside the Moone.'
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
In Love And Death 3223.

In Love And Death

by The Used
September 28, 2004
This is the third album for the Utah emo-rockers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
Seeing Sounds 3224.

Seeing Sounds

by N.E.R.D
June 10, 2008
This is the third album for the trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
They Were Wrong, So We Drowned 3225.

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned

by Liars
February 24, 2004
The New York punk outfit moves even further away from the mainstream on this sophomore effort (a concept album about witch trials), which also sees them with a new rhythm section.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
Don't Believe The Truth 3226.

Don't Believe The Truth

by Oasis
May 31, 2005
Liam and Noel's sixth album is preceded by the single "Lyla." 'Truth,' produced by Dave Sardy, represents the band's second attempt at recording this album; original sessions recorded with Death In Vegas in 2003 were scrapped.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Perfect Symmetry 3227.

Perfect Symmetry

by Keane
October 14, 2008
The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band 3228.

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band

by Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
March 10, 2009
The Seattle-based band's debut album was produced with Scott Colburn.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Weezer (Red Album) 3229.

Weezer (Red Album)

by Weezer
June 3, 2008
The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
Peace 3230.

Peace

by Kids in Glass Houses
September 30, 2013
This is the fourth studio release for the Welsh quintet.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Sunny Side Up 3231.

Sunny Side Up

by Paolo Nutini
June 2, 2009
The second album for the singer was produced by Ethan Johns.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
The Circus 3232.

The Circus

by Take That
December 1, 2008
Take That returns with its second album (fifth studio album overall) since their return, again produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.7
Fire Away 3233.

Fire Away

by Ozomatli
April 20, 2010
The Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based group releases its latest album produced by Tony Berg.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Some People Have Real Problems 3234.

Some People Have Real Problems

by Sia
January 8, 2008
The third album for the Australian singer known for her work with Zero 7.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Volume 2 3235.

Volume 2

by Echoboy
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
MDFMK 3236.

MDFMK

by MDFMK
March 28, 2000
Spell MDFMK backwards and what do you get? Well, KMFDM fans know the answer, and may find the sound of this Sasha K.-led industrial band to be remarkably familiar.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Swoon 3237.

Swoon

by Silversun Pickups
April 14, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
All At Once 3238.

All At Once

by Young People
March 21, 2006
The avant-garde Los Angeles band's third album is their first without co-founder Jeff Rosenberg.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Wooden Arms 3239.

Wooden Arms

by Patrick Watson
May 5, 2009
The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
The Crawling Distance 3240.

The Crawling Distance

by Robert Pollard
January 20, 2009
The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Life Processes 3241.

Life Processes

by iForward, Russia!
July 22, 2008
The sophomore release for the band from Leeds was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Colonia 3242.

Colonia

by A Camp
April 28, 2009
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
New Universe 3243.

New Universe

by Desolation Wilderness
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Washington state band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Blue Lambency Downward 3244.

Blue Lambency Downward

by Kayo Dot
May 6, 2008
The third album for the avant-garde duo who were members of Maudlin Of The Well.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The Harsh Light of Day 3245.

The Harsh Light of Day

by Fastball
September 19, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.0
Greendale 3246.

Greendale

by Neil Young
August 19, 2003
Credited to Neil Young & Crazy Horse (expect electric rather than acoustic), this latest offering by the 57-year-old rocker is a 10-song concept album about the lives of the fictitious Green family.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
We Started Nothing 3247.

We Started Nothing

by The Ting Tings
June 3, 2008
The single "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from the debut album for the British duo was used in an Apple commercial.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Lost Highway 3248.

Lost Highway

by Bon Jovi
June 19, 2007
Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Frauhaus! 3249.

Frauhaus!

by Wetdog
January 19, 2010
The second album for the British punk rock trio follows their debut album released 18 months earlier.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Reality Check 3250.

Reality Check

by The Teenagers
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Sound The Alarm 3251.

Sound The Alarm

by Saves the Day
April 11, 2006
The New Jersey emo-punk band's first album in three years marks a return to indie label Vagrant after a brief stint on a major label.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Everything's The Rush 3252.

Everything's The Rush

by Delays
May 5, 2008
The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Faith and Courage 3253.

Faith and Courage

by Sinéad O'Connor
June 13, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
No Guts. No Glory. 3254.

No Guts. No Glory.

by Airbourne
April 20, 2010
The Australian rock band formed by brothers, Joel and Ryan O'Keeffe releases its second full-length studio album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.1
My December 3255.

My December

by Kelly Clarkson
June 26, 2007
The singer's third disc was produced by David Kahne and features an unlikely contribution on bass from Mike Watt (The Minutemen).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Last Light 3256.

Last Light

by Matt Pond
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the indie rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Battle Studies 3257.

Battle Studies

by John Mayer
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was co-produced with Steve Jordan.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Endless Wire 3258.

Endless Wire

by The Who
October 31, 2006
The legendary band's first studio album since 1982 includes a full version of their mini-opera "Wire & Glass," which was recently released (appropriately enough) as a mini-album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.6
Motorizer 3259.

Motorizer

by Motörhead
August 26, 2008
The British heavy metal band releases its latest album, produced with Cameron Webb.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
One Soul Now 3260.

One Soul Now

by Cowboy Junkies
June 8, 2004
The mellow Canadian rock outfit led by Margo and Michael Timmins mark nearly 20 years in the business with this eighth studio disc.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Hitting The Ground 3261.

Hitting The Ground

by Gordon Gano
August 20, 2002
The Violent Femmes' leader emerges with his very first solo release some 20 years after that band's formation. Here, Gano is joined by a star-studded cast that includes John Cale, They Might Be Giants, Mary Lou Lord, Lou Reed, Linda Perry, PJ Harvey and Frank Black.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
C'mon C'mon 3262.

C'mon C'mon

by Sheryl Crow
April 16, 2002
Sheryl Crow's fourth album features guest appearances from Emmylou Harris, Don Henley, Lenny Kravitz, Liz Phair and Stevie Nicks.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
4.3
There's A Fire 3263.

There's A Fire

by Longwave
June 28, 2005
John Leckie produced this second major-label release for the now five-member New York band led by Steve Schiltz.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Some Loud Thunder 3264.

Some Loud Thunder

by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
January 30, 2007
Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Emoh 3265.

Emoh

by Lou Barlow
January 25, 2005
Although the former Folk Implosion and Sebadoh member has recorded solo discs before under the name Sentridoh, 'Emoh' marks his first release under his own name. It includes six home-recorded tracks as well as eight new studio cuts recorded with producers Mark Nevers, Josh Schwartz and Wally Gagel.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.4
All The Way 3266.

All The Way

by Growing
September 9, 2008
The Brooklyn duo releases its first album under the Social Registry label.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Waiting For The Sirens' Call 3267.

Waiting For The Sirens' Call

by New Order
April 26, 2005
The veteran Manchester band's latest disc was produced by Tore Johansson and John Leckie, and sees touring guitarist Phil Cunningham becoming an official full-time band member, replacing departed keyboardist Gillian Gilbert.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
Made In China 3268.

Made In China

by Juliana Hatfield
August 9, 2005
The rocker's latest solo record is the first for her new label, Ye Olde Records.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
The State Of Things 3269.

The State Of Things

by Reverend and the Makers
September 17, 2007
Jon McClure leads the British band's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
American Central Dust 3270.

American Central Dust

by Son Volt
July 7, 2009
Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
truANT 3271.

truANT

by Alien Ant Farm
August 19, 2003
This sophomore disc for the Southern California alt-metal outfit was produced by Robert and Dean DeLeo of the Stone Temple Pilots.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
Golden State 3272.

Golden State

by Bush
October 23, 2001
This is the fourth long-player for Gavin Rossdale and Bush, and was produced by Dave Sardie (Slayer, Marilyn Manson).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Three-Four 3273.

Three-Four

by Shipping News
February 18, 2003
This disc compiles tracks from three previously-released EPs by the indie rock trio, who originally got their start composing music for NPR's "This American Life." Also included are three brand-new tracks.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
In Rape Fantasy And Terror Sex We Trust 3274.

In Rape Fantasy And Terror Sex We Trust

by Joan of Arc
May 27, 2003
The hard-to-like band's second album of early 2003 was recorded during the same sessions that gave rise to 'So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness.'
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The Time Of Our Lives [EP] 3275.

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
Identified 3276.

Identified

by Vanessa Hudgens
July 1, 2008
The star of "High School Musical" releases her latest album, produced in part by JR Rotem, Dr. Luke, Tim James, and Antonina Armato.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
Black Acetate 3277.

Black Acetate

by John Cale
October 18, 2005
A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.3
Red Letter Days 3278.

Red Letter Days

by The Wallflowers
November 5, 2002
The fourth album from Jakob Dylan & Co. includes lead single "When You're on Top" and a bonus cover of Elvis Costello's "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love & Understanding." Long-time guitarist Michael Ward has left the group, leaving room for Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to provide some of the lead guitar on the album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
Printz 3279.

Printz

by Bumblebeez 81
May 25, 2004
This U.S. debut disc for the genre-mashing Australian brother-sister duo of Chris and Vila Colonna (who appended the "81" to their name to avoid conflicts with a similarly-named children's music band) combines tracks from their EP "White Printz" and their UK single "Red Printz."
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Forget Tomorrow 3280.

Forget Tomorrow

by Macha
August 3, 2004
You wouldn't know it from their album covers, or their music, but this indie-rock four-piece hails from Athens, Georgia, not Tokyo. 'Tomorrow' is their third full-length and first in five years (four, if you include their collaboration with Bedhead).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Rewolf 3281.

Rewolf

by Asobi Seksu
November 10, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the New York City-based band features reworkings of some of its previously released songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Vehicles & Animals 3282.

Vehicles & Animals

by Athlete
May 18, 2004
This debut disc for the South London, England quartet (originally released in the UK in 2003) was produced by Victor Van Vugt (Beth Orton) and gained a Mercury Music Prize nomination.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Let It Rain 3283.

Let It Rain

by Tracy Chapman
October 15, 2002
On her sixth studio album, the singer-songwriter works with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey) for the first time.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.4
Underneath 3284.

Underneath

by The Verve Pipe
September 25, 2001
Produced by Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger, 'Underneath' is the Michigan band's fourth release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
Chuck 3285.

Chuck

by Sum 41
October 12, 2004
The Canadian punk-pop outfit returns with a fourth LP, produced by Greig Nori. The disc is named after a UN worker (Chuck Pelletier) who helped the band escape violence in the Congo while they were there shooting a film.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
The Age Of Miracles 3286.

The Age Of Miracles

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2010
The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
The Bright Lights Of America 3287.

The Bright Lights Of America

by Anti-Flag
April 1, 2008
The ninth album for the quartet from Pittsburg, Pa., was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Beat The Devil's Tattoo 3288.

Beat The Devil's Tattoo

by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
March 9, 2010
With new drummer Leah Shapiro (who replaced Nick Jago), the rock band from San Francisco works to mix its rock side with the country/acoustic sound it revealed in 2005's Howl.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Dark On Fire 3289.

Dark On Fire

by Turin Brakes
September 17, 2007
This is the London-based folk duo's fourth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper 3290.

Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper

by Julian Plenti
August 4, 2009
Interpol's Paul Banks releases his debut solo album under the name Julian Plenti.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
LP 3291.

LP

by Discovery
July 14, 2009
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij and Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles team up to release their first album together.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Wildflower 3292.

Wildflower

by Sheryl Crow
September 27, 2005
This is the singer's first album in three years.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
5.6
Only By The Night 3293.

Only By The Night

by Kings of Leon
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band from Tennessee was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
The Devil You Know 3294.

The Devil You Know

by Heaven & Hell
April 28, 2009
The members of Black Sabbath (without Ozzy Osboune) return as Heaven & Hell to release its first album under the name.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
The Curse Of Blondie 3295.

The Curse Of Blondie

by Blondie
April 6, 2004
'Curse' marks the eighth studio album for Deborah Harry & co., and their first since their 1999 comeback effort 'No Exit.'
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
The Fire Theft 3296.

The Fire Theft

by The Fire Theft
September 23, 2003
Former Sunny Day Real Estate members Jeremy Enigk, William Goldsmith and Nate Mendel make their debut as The Fire Theft with this 13-track disc, co-produced by Brad Wood.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Descending Shadows 3297.

Descending Shadows

by Pierced Arrows
February 2, 2010
Fred and Toody Cole, former members of the punk band Dead Moon formed Pierced Arrows with Kelly Halliburton to release the trio's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Battery 3298.

Battery

by Aveo
March 9, 2004
"The Smiths" is a phrase you often see in descriptions of the Seattle three-piece Aveo, as their catchy, guitar-driven rock does sometimes recall Moz, Marr & co. This is their second album, produced (like the first) by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Fly Yellow Moon 3299.

Fly Yellow Moon

by Fyfe Dangerfield
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Sun, Sun, Sun 3300.

Sun, Sun, Sun

by The Elected
January 24, 2006
Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett returns with a sophomore set for his side project, The Elected. Contributors include members of Eisley and Bright Eyes, as well as Rilo Kiley bandmate Jenny Lewis.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.5