Album Releases by Genre

Plastic Fang

Plastic Fang

by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
April 9, 2002
The New York trio is back with their fifth album for Matador (and first since 1998). Here, they work with veteran rock producer Steve Jordan and get some help from Bernie Worrell and Dr. John.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Hot Fuss

Hot Fuss

by The Killers
June 15, 2004
'Hot Fuss' marks the debut for the Las Vegas-based garage rockers led by 22-year old vocalist/songwriter Brandon Flowers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Sam's Town

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
Midnight Boom

Midnight Boom

by The Kills
March 18, 2008
The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Invisible Girl

Invisible Girl

by The King Khan & BBQ Show
November 3, 2009
This is the third full-length album for the Canadian rock duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
After The Rain, Strange Seeds

After The Rain, Strange Seeds

by The Leaf Library
March 20, 2026
The latest full-length release from London-based quartet The Leaf Library was mixed by John McEntire.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads

by The Lemonheads
September 26, 2006
The Evan Dando-led band (now down to a trio) returns with its first studio disc in ten years. J Mascis guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Varshons

Varshons

by The Lemonheads
June 23, 2009
The covers album for the alt-rock band features Liv Tyler and Kate Moss as guest singers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Pictures

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
Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?

by The Like
September 13, 2005
This debut for the all-girl L.A.-based trio (who are daughters of music industry bigwigs) was produced by former Prince backing musician Wendy Melvoin.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
lilac6

lilac6

by The Lilac Time
October 9, 2001
Brothers Nick and Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy return for the Lilac Time's sixth LP. The Barenaked Ladies' Stephen Page also contributes to the album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
De-Loused In The Comatorium

De-Loused In The Comatorium

by The Mars Volta
June 24, 2003
'De-Loused' is the heavily anticipated debut LP from the group formed by former At The Drive-In members Cedric Bixler and Omar Rodriguez.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.9
Frances The Mute

Frances The Mute

by The Mars Volta
March 1, 2005
The psychedelic prog-rock outfit led by Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar Rodriguez return with a second ambitious album, which follows the death of band member Jeremy Ward.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Scab Dates

Scab Dates

by The Mars Volta
November 8, 2005
This live set from the neo-prog outfit was recorded on the road between May 2004 and May 2005.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
Amputechture

Amputechture

by The Mars Volta
September 12, 2006
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante guests on the prog-rock band's third studio disc, which features eight tracks clocking in at an epic total of 76 minutes.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.3
Octahedron

Octahedron

by The Mars Volta
June 23, 2009
The fifth album for the rock band is its first with Warner Bros.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Nude With Boots

Nude With Boots

by The Melvins
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the metal band from Washington includes members from Big Business who joined the band on their last album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Let The War Against Music Begin

Let The War Against Music Begin

by The Minus 5
February 27, 2001
Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Lotus Bridge

Lotus Bridge

by The Monochrome Set
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from The Monochrome Set was inspired by lead singer Bid's dreams.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Big Echo

Big Echo

by The Morning Benders
March 9, 2010
The indie rock trio from Berkeley, California, releases its first album on Rough Trade, which was produced by band member Chris Chu and Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Together

Together

by The New Pornographers
May 4, 2010
The latest album for The New Pornographers features guest appearances by Beirut's Zach Condon, Annie Clark, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and some members of The Dap-Kings.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
One Man Revolution

One Man Revolution

by The Nightwatchman
April 24, 2007
Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello makes his solo debut as The Nightwatchman, with Brendan O'Brien producing this acoustic set.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
The Fabled City

The Fabled City

by The Nightwatchman
September 30, 2008
The sophomore solo album for Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
The Devil, You + Me

The Devil, You + Me

by The Notwist
June 17, 2008
This is the electronic band's first album since its 2002 album, "Neon Golden."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Conspiracy of One

Conspiracy of One

by The Offspring
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Splinter

Splinter

by The Offspring
December 9, 2003
This is the seventh album for these Orange County alt-rockers.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

by The Offspring
June 17, 2008
The first album in over four years for the California punk band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.6
Cydonia

Cydonia

by The Orb
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Only You Left

Only You Left

by The Orielles
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from Manchester-based trio The Orielles was recorded in the Greek island of Hydra and Hamburg, Germany.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
(One)

(One)

by The Panic Channel
August 15, 2006
Three former members of Jane's Addiction--including guitarist Dave Navarro--are joined by singer Steve Isaacs for this new project.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
5.1
Complete B-Sides

Complete B-Sides

by The Pixies
February 13, 2001
The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D

Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D

by The Posies
March 6, 2001
This five-track EP from the Seattle band is their first release in three years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Freaked Out and Small

Freaked Out and Small

by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
These Are The Good Times People

These Are The Good Times People

by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
March 11, 2008
The first album in four years for the alternative rock band and the first with Andrew McKeag on the guitbass.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.1
Loose Screw

Loose Screw

by The Pretenders
November 12, 2002
The band's first album of new songs since 1999's Viva el Amor contains 12 mostly reggae-tinged tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Broken Boy Soldiers

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
Lonely Road

Lonely Road

by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
February 3, 2009
The Florida alternative-rock band releases its sophomore album, produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.4
Five American Portraits

Five American Portraits

by The Red Krayola With Art & Language
January 26, 2010
The latest from Red Krayola and Art & Language features five tracks about the following people: Wile E. Coyote, President George W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, John Wayne, and artist Ad Reinhardt.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Lucky 7

Lucky 7

by The Reverend Horton Heat
February 26, 2002
The seventh album for the Texas-based rockabilly star and his band features the track "Like a Rocket," selected as this year's official Daytona 500 theme song.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Oui

Oui

by The Sea and Cake
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
MACHINA/the machines of God

MACHINA/the machines of God

by The Smashing Pumpkins
February 29, 2000
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist

by The Smashing Pumpkins
July 10, 2007
The Smashing Pumpkins return from a seven year hiatus with their latest album. Best Buy, Target, and iTunes will each have CDs with different tracks from those available at other retailers.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
GOLDSTAR

GOLDSTAR

by The Sophs
March 13, 2026
This is the debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based alternative rock band The Sophs, who signed to Rough Trade before they had even played a live show.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Land Air Sea

Land Air Sea

by The Special Goodness
January 20, 2004
Originally self-released in March 2003, 'Land Air Sea' returns in 2004 in a resequenced and remixed version (on Epitaph) for this side project from members of Weezer and Rocket From The Crypt.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Bazooka!!!

Bazooka!!!

by The Star Spangles
August 19, 2003
Signed to a major-label deal after just one single, New York punk foursome The Star Spangles make their full-length debut with Bazooka!!!
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Weirdness

The Weirdness

by The Stooges
March 6, 2007
'Weirdness' is the first album for the legendary rock band--which, yes, includes frontman Iggy Pop--since 1973. The remaining original lineup is supplemented by Minutemen bassist Mike Watt.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.7
Is This It?

Is This It?

by The Strokes
October 9, 2001
This is the debut album from New York indie-rockers The Strokes, who have been hyped by the British music press following the release of "The Modern Age" EP in early 2001. It almost goes without saying, but the group is frequently compared to the Velvet Underground, among others, thanks in part to singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas' Lou Reed-esque vocals.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Room On Fire

Room On Fire

by The Strokes
October 28, 2003
This eagerly-awaited second LP for the heralded/hyped New York five-piece was produced by Gordon Raphael (who also produced their debut 'Is This It?') after aborted sessions working with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Young For Eternity

Young For Eternity

by The Subways
February 14, 2006
Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds) produced this debut LP for the co-ed English trio of teenagers.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Strict Joy

Strict Joy

by The Swell Season
October 27, 2009
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova release their follow-up to the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film "Once."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
NakedSelf

NakedSelf

by The The
February 29, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Now We Can See

Now We Can See

by The Thermals
April 7, 2009
The band's first album on the Kill Rock Stars label was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
So Much For The City

So Much For The City

by The Thrills
November 4, 2003
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, The Thrills incorporate the sounds of California rock from the 1960s and 70s (the Byrds, Beach Boys) as well as a bit of Beatles thrown in for good measure on this debut album, already a hit in the UK (and a nominee for the Mercury Music Prize).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
IT'S THE LONG GOODBYE

IT'S THE LONG GOODBYE

by The Twilight Sad
March 27, 2026
The Twilight Sad's first full-length release since 2019's IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME features contributions by Arab Strap's David Jeans and The Cure's Robert Smith.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
In Love And Death

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
Lies For The Liars

Lies For The Liars

by The Used
May 22, 2007
The Utah emo band's third disc is their first since the departure of drummer Branden Steineckert.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.3
Artwork

Artwork

by The Used
September 1, 2009
The rock band's fourth album produced by Matt Squire, is the first with new drummer, Dan Whitesides.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.7
Enter The Vaselines

Enter The Vaselines

by The Vaselines
May 5, 2009
The two-disc set for the Scottish indie-rock band includes the reissues of two EPs, an LP, several demos, and live tracks recorded in the late 1980s.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Forth

Forth

by The Verve
August 26, 2008
The English rock band reunites after its 1999 split to release its fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Underneath

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
Hats Off To The Buskers

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
Which Bitch?

Which Bitch?

by The View
February 2, 2009
The follow-up album to its Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Highly Evolved

Highly Evolved

by The Vines
July 16, 2002
2001 gave us The White Stripes and The Strokes; 2002 gives us The Hives and The Vines. This Australian four-piece outfit is the latest rock band to be hyped to stratospheric proportions (and an instant major-label contract) by the UK rock press, who compared the Vines to Nirvana (the band, not the concept). But although the Aussies did indeed get their start as a Nirvana cover band, there is a bit more to their debut album 'Highly Evolved' than Grunge, Part 2.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Winning Days

Winning Days

by The Vines
March 23, 2004
Working once again with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Guided By Voices, Elliot Smith), the Aussies return with a second LP.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.4
Vision Valley

Vision Valley

by The Vines
April 4, 2006
This is the third album for the Australian rock band, now down to a trio after the departure of bassist Patrick Matthews.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Breach

Breach

by The Wallflowers
October 10, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Red Letter Days

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
A Rock In The Weary Land

A Rock In The Weary Land

by The Waterboys
August 21, 2001
This is the first album for Mike Scott and company (well, basically just Mike Scott) since 1993's 'Dream Harder,' although Scott did have two solo albums in the interim.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Fire Songs

Fire Songs

by The Watson Twins
June 24, 2008
This is the first album on the Vanguard label for the Los Angeles-based band who had previously worked with Jenny Lewis.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
In The Dark

In The Dark

by The Whigs
March 16, 2010
The third album for the Athens, Georgia rock band was produced with Ben Allen and features new bassist Tim Deaux.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Under Great White Northern Lights [Live]

Under Great White Northern Lights [Live]

by The White Stripes
March 16, 2010
The live album features recording from the duo's summer tour of Canada in 2007 which was also filmed for a documentary of the same name.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Rules

Rules

by The Whitest Boy Alive
March 31, 2009
The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.3
Because We Hate You

Because We Hate You

by The Young Fresh Fellows
February 27, 2001
Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Warm Slime

Warm Slime

by Thee Oh Sees
May 11, 2010
The latest album by California noise rock band Thee Oh Sees led by John Dwyer was recorded in Sacramento and features a 14-minute song.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Crownsdown

Crownsdown

by Themselves
October 20, 2009
The rap duo releases their first studio album in seven years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Hummingbird, Go!

Hummingbird, Go!

by Theresa Andersson
September 2, 2008
The Swedish singer previously based in New Orleans releases her latest solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Beat Pyramid

Beat Pyramid

by These New Puritans
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British band was produced by Gareth Jones.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Mink Car

Mink Car

by They Might Be Giants
September 11, 2001
The band's first major release since 1996's 'Factory Showroom' features 17 new recordings (including some songs that originally appeared on 1999's self-released 'Long Tall Weekend.').
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
No!

No!

by They Might Be Giants
June 11, 2002
This enhanced-CD experience is TMBG's first official album geared toward the younger set, with 17 children's songs with titles such as "Where Do They Make Balloons?" and "I Am Not a Grocery Bag." (Not that the titles themselves make this any different than a grownup TMBG album, mind you.)
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
The Spine

The Spine

by They Might Be Giants
July 13, 2004
Now together over 20 years as a band, the duo of Johns (Linnel and Flansburgh) return with their 10th studio album (their first for adults in three years), reuniting with producer Pat Dillett (who worked on the pair's 1990 album 'Flood').
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
Out Of The Vein

Out Of The Vein

by Third Eye Blind
May 13, 2003
The third album for the radio-friendly San Francisco-based alt-rockers is almost a concept album about breaking up with Charlize Theron, which--lest you think the band was getting wacky all of a sudden--band leader Stephan Jenkins actually did do recently.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.7
Ursa Major

Ursa Major

by Third Eye Blind
August 17, 2009
The fourth album for the alternative rock band from San Francisco is its first album since being dropped by Atlantic Records (which had taken over Elektra's roster of bands).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
30 Seconds to Mars

30 Seconds to Mars

by Thirty Seconds to Mars
August 27, 2002
This debut album from the Los Angeles five-piece band fronted by actor Jared Leto was produced by Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Kiss), and showcases more experimental and eclectic sounds than your typical alt-metal effort.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
This Is War

This Is War

by Thirty Seconds to Mars
December 8, 2009
The Jared Leto-led rock band releases its third album produced with Flood and Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
The Eraser

The Eraser

by Thom Yorke
July 11, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
A City By The Light Divided

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
Common Existence

Common Existence

by Thursday
February 17, 2009
The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Split

Split

by Thursday/Envy
November 4, 2008
The New Jersey rock band teams up with Japan's Envy for a limited-release two-disc set.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Trees Outside The Academy

Trees Outside The Academy

by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Another Country

Another Country

by Tift Merritt
February 26, 2008
Merritt's third full-length studio album was produced by George Drakoulias.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
See You On The Moon

See You On The Moon

by Tift Merritt
June 1, 2010
Produced by Tucker Martine, the latest album for Grammy-nominated Tift Merritt features My Morning Jacket's Jim James and Greg Leisz as guests.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Can Our Love...

Can Our Love...

by Tindersticks
July 3, 2001
The bands fifth studio album (and first for Beggars Banquet), 'Can Our Love...' features eight new tracks produced by the band with Ian Caple. It expands on the more-soul-based sound that appeared on 1999's 'Simple Pleasure.'
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Trouble Every Day [Soundtrack]

Trouble Every Day [Soundtrack]

by Tindersticks
February 19, 2002
This is the band's second collaboration with French filmmaker Claire Denis, after recording the soundtrack to her earlier film "Nenette et Boni."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
Falling Down A Mountain

Falling Down A Mountain

by Tindersticks
February 16, 2010
The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Peace Queer

Peace Queer

by Todd Snider
October 14, 2008
The first album of a planned trilogy from the Oregon-born singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Excitement Plan

The Excitement Plan

by Todd Snider
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the alt-country singer was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
The Alphabet Of Hurricanes

The Alphabet Of Hurricanes

by Tom McRae
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

by Tom Tom Club
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Glitter And Doom Live

Glitter And Doom Live

by Tom Waits
November 23, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases a live CD with tracks recorded from various cities on his 2008 tour. The second disc contains 35-minutes of stories and antidotes as told by Waits.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Salival

Salival

by Tool
December 12, 2000
This box set includes a 70-minute CD of previously unreleased material (both live and studio recordings), a 56-page book of photographs, and a VHS/DVD featuring the group's videos.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.8