Album Releases by Genre

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

by Sturgill Simpson
September 27, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the outlaw country artist was recorded in Michigan with Bobby Emmett, Chuck Bartels, Miles Miller, and John Hill.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions

Cuttin' Grass, Vol. 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions

by Sturgill Simpson
October 16, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the country singer-songwriter features 20 of his songs re-recorded as bluegrass versions.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
The Ballad of Dood & Juanita

The Ballad of Dood & Juanita

by Sturgill Simpson
August 20, 2021
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter is a concept album about Dood's search for his kidnapped wife and features a guest appearance from Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Love On The Inside

Love On The Inside

by Sugarland
July 22, 2008
The third album for the country duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
The  Incredible Machine

The Incredible Machine

by Sugarland
October 19, 2010
Singer-songwriters Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush make up the country music duo, and their fourth studio album is influenced by the "steampunk movement" in science fiction.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.7
Concrete

Concrete

by Sunny Sweeney
August 23, 2011
The Texan country music artist releases a new album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Holdin' the Bag

Holdin' the Bag

by Supersuckers
October 16, 2015
The latest release for the Seattle-based rock trio features guest appearances from Hayes Carll and Lydia Loveless.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Counting Sunsets

Counting Sunsets

by SUSS
May 15, 2026
The latest full-length release from New York Ambient country trio SUSS was self-recorded.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Lucky

Lucky

by Suzy Bogguss
February 4, 2014
The latest release for the country singer is an album of Merle Haggard songs.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Sorry You Couldn't Make It

Sorry You Couldn't Make It

by Swamp Dogg
March 6, 2020
The latest full-length release for the R&B/soul singer includes country music influences and features guest appearances from Polica's Channy Leaneagh, Jenny Lewis, John Prine, and Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Sylvie

Sylvie

by Sylvie Simmons
October 28, 2014
The debut release for music-journalist-turned-musician Sylvie Simmons was produced by Howe Gelb (with one track by Chris Schultz),
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Blue on Blue

Blue on Blue

by Sylvie Simmons
August 14, 2020
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter was delayed by a few years while she recovered from an accident that left her with broken bones and nerve damage in her hand.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
While I'm Livin'

While I'm Livin'

by Tanya Tucker
August 23, 2019
The first full-length album of new material in 17 years from the country legend was produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Fearless

Fearless

by Taylor Swift
November 11, 2008
Taylor Swift's follow-up to her triple-platinum debut album was produced with Nathan Chapman and features a duet with Colbie Calliat.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Speak Now

Speak Now

by Taylor Swift
October 25, 2010
The singer-songwriter's third album is the first that she wrote entirely on her own and remains true to her country-pop roots that made her one of the biggest selling artists of 2009.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Red

Red

by Taylor Swift
October 22, 2012
Taylor Swift's fourth album was produced by Max Martin and features Mark Foster (Foster the People) and singer/songwriter Lori McKenna.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Little Windows

Little Windows

by Teddy Thompson/Kelly Jones
April 1, 2016
The duets album between British singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson and American singer-songwriter Kelly Jones was produced by Mike Viola.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Lemonade Stand

Lemonade Stand

by Tenille Townes
June 26, 2020
The first major label full-length release for the Nashville-based country singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Keelan Donovan and was produced by Jay Joyce.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Bottom of the World

Bottom of the World

by Terry Allen
February 5, 2013
This is the first studio release in over 14 years for the New Mexico-based alt-country singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Just Like Moby Dick

Just Like Moby Dick

by Terry Allen & the Panhandle Mystery Band
January 24, 2020
The latest release from the Texas singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Shannon McNally and Charlie Sexton.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Sunday Morning Record

Sunday Morning Record

by The Band of Heathens
September 17, 2013
The fourth studio release for the band led by Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist is its first since Colin Brooks, John Chipman, and Seth Whitney left the band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Pioneer

Pioneer

by The Band Perry
April 2, 2013
The second full-length release from the country trio was produced by Dann Huff.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Rough Carpenters

Rough Carpenters

by The Black Twig Pickers
February 19, 2013
The latest full-length release from the Appalachian folk band was recorded during the same sessions as its 2012's Wompyjawed EP.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Bottle Rockets/The Brooklyn Side [Reissue]

Bottle Rockets/The Brooklyn Side [Reissue]

by The Bottle Rockets
November 19, 2013
The remastered reissue of the first two albums of the early 1990s alt-country band includes demos and live recordings as well as songs from when they were named Chicken Truck.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
Modbilly

Modbilly

by The Boxmasters
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the band led by Billy Bob Thornton.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Dead Reckoning

Dead Reckoning

by The Builders and the Butchers
February 22, 2011
The third album for the Portland, Oregon, folk rock band was produced by Adam Selzer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Bury Me in My Boots

Bury Me in My Boots

by The Cadillac Three
August 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the Nashville southern rock trio features guest appearances from Dierks Bentley, Mike Eli and Florida Georgia Line.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Country Fuzz

Country Fuzz

by The Cadillac Three
February 7, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the country/Southern rock trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Gaslighter

Gaslighter

by The Chicks
July 17, 2020
The first new studio album in 14 years for the country trio formerly known as the Dixie Chicks was produced with Jack Antonoff.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
No. 6

No. 6

by The Coal Porters
September 16, 2016
The latest release for the bluegrass band led by Sid Griffin and Neil Robert Herd was produced by John Wood.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Jubilee

Jubilee

by The Deep Dark Woods
September 30, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian alt-country group was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.5
Colfax

Colfax

by The Delines
June 17, 2014
This is the debut release for the new band formed by Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin with Amy Boone and Sean Oldham.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.8
The Imperial

The Imperial

by The Delines
January 11, 2019
The second full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based country soul band that includes members of Richmond Fontaine was produced by John Morgan Askew.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.5
The Sea Drift

The Sea Drift

by The Delines
February 11, 2022
The third full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based was produced by John Morgan Askew.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Deslondes

The Deslondes

by The Deslondes
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length debut for the New Orleans alt-country band was co-produced with Andrija Tokic.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
I'm a Stranger Here

I'm a Stranger Here

by The Devil Makes Three
October 29, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the alt-country/folk punk trio was produced by Buddy Miller.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
6.5
Redemption & Ruin

Redemption & Ruin

by The Devil Makes Three
September 16, 2016
The covers release for the Northern California Americana trio features guest appearances from Jerry Douglass, Duane Eddy, Emmylou Harris, and Tim O'Brien.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Chains Are Broken

Chains Are Broken

by The Devil Makes Three
August 24, 2018
The sixth full-length release for the Americana band was produced by Ted Hutt and is its first with touring drummer Stefan Amidon.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
This Is My Blood

This Is My Blood

by The Dirt Drifters
September 13, 2011
Willie Nelson appears as a guest on The Dirt Drifter's debut full-length country album produced by Justin Neibank.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies

Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies

by The Dirty Guv'nahs
August 14, 2012
The third full-length release for the Knoxville, Tennessee Southern rock group was produced by Ross Copperman.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Duke & the King

The Duke & the King

by The Duke & the King
August 16, 2011
The New York-based quartet--fronted by former Felice Brother, Simone Felice--releases its second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Felice Brothers

The Felice Brothers

by The Felice Brothers
March 4, 2008
The folk rock band from upstate New York formed by three brothers and their friend releases its first studio album in the US.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Undress

Undress

by The Felice Brothers
May 3, 2019
The latest release for the New York folk-rock band was recorded live to tape with producer Jeremy Backofen.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Valley of Abandoned Songs

Valley of Abandoned Songs

by The Felice Brothers
June 28, 2024
The latest full-length release from indie folk band The Felice Brothers was produced with Nate Wood and features songs recorded in 2018 and 2023.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Treasure of Love

Treasure of Love

by The Flatlanders
July 9, 2021
The first full-length studio release in 12 years for the Texas trio that includes Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Butch Hancock was produced by Lloyd Maines.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
You Break Our Hearts, We’ll Tear Yours Out

You Break Our Hearts, We’ll Tear Yours Out

by The Gilded Palace Of Sin
January 12, 2010
The trio from Manchester, England named after an album by country rock group The Flying Burrito Brothers, release its first album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Haymaker!

Haymaker!

by The Gourds
January 6, 2009
The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Old Mad Joy

Old Mad Joy

by The Gourds
September 13, 2011
The Austin band's 10th studio album was recorded in Levon Helm's upstate New York studio and produced by Larry Campbell.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Highwomen

The Highwomen

by The Highwomen
September 6, 2019
The debut full-length release for the country supergroup that includes Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
What Makes Bob Holler

What Makes Bob Holler

by The Hot Club of Cowtown
February 1, 2011
The tribute album to Bob Willis by the country-jazz trio from Austin, Texas, was recorded over three days in London.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Howl

Howl

by The Howlin' Brothers
March 5, 2013
The Nashville-based Americana trio's debut release on Readymade Records was produced by Brendan Benson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
the JaneDear girls

the JaneDear girls

by the JaneDear girls
February 1, 2011
The debut album for the country duo of Susie Brown and Danelle Leverett was produced by John Rich.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Paging Mr. Proust

Paging Mr. Proust

by The Jayhawks
April 29, 2016
The ninth full-length release for the Minneapolis alt-country band was co-produced by R.E.M guitarist Peter Buck and Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Back Roads and Abandoned Motels

Back Roads and Abandoned Motels

by The Jayhawks
July 13, 2018
The latest release for the alt-country band features songs written by the group's frontman, Gary Louris, for other artists such as the Dixie Chicks, Jakob Dylan, Carrie Rodriguez, Scott Thomas, and Wild Feathers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
XOXO

XOXO

by The Jayhawks
July 10, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the Minnesota alt-country band was recorded over two weeks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Dixie Lullabies

Dixie Lullabies

by The Kentucky Headhunters
October 18, 2011
This is the first studio release since its 2005 cover album Big Boss Man for the Southern rock country band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Little Willies

The Little Willies

by The Little Willies
March 7, 2006
Norah Jones is one of two vocalists (Richard Julian is the other) in New York's Little Willies, who make their debut with this mostly-covers album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
For the Good Times

For the Good Times

by The Little Willies
January 10, 2012
The Little Willies with Norah Jones on vocals and piano return with their second disc of country covers song by such artists as Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Cal Martin, Scotty Wiseman, Dangerous Curves, and Lefty Frizzell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Lone Bellow

The Lone Bellow

by The Lone Bellow
January 22, 2013
Formerly known as Zach Williams & The Bellow, the debut release for the self-described Brooklyn country trio was produced by Charlie Peacock.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Then Came the Morning

Then Came the Morning

by The Lone Bellow
January 27, 2015
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based trio was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Half Moon Light

Half Moon Light

by The Lone Bellow
February 7, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn trio was produced by the National's Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Love Songs for Losers

Love Songs for Losers

by The Lone Bellow
November 4, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Nashville-based trio The Lone Bellow was self-produced and recorded over eight weeks at the former home of Roy Orbison.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
September November

September November

by The Long Ryders
March 10, 2023
The latest full-length release from Los Angeles alt-country band The Long Ryders is the first without bassist Tom Stevens, who passed away in January 2021.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Satan Is Real/Handpicked Songs 1955-1962

Satan Is Real/Handpicked Songs 1955-1962

by The Louvin Brothers
November 8, 2011
Satan Is Real and the best-of collection from the country duo of Ira and Charlie Louvin are packaged together by Light in the Attic Records.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
5.8
Smart Flesh

Smart Flesh

by The Low Anthem
February 22, 2011
The eclectic, folk-rock foursome's third album was recorded in Central Falls, RI in an abandoned pasta sauce factory and has an old-timey, indie-folk feel.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
The Lumineers

The Lumineers

by The Lumineers
April 3, 2012
This is the debut release for the Denver folk-rock trio.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Cleopatra

Cleopatra

by The Lumineers
April 8, 2016
The second full-length release for the Grammy-nominated folk-rock band was produced by Ryan Hadlock.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
III

III

by The Lumineers
September 13, 2019
The third full-length release for the Colorado indie folk is a concept album with three chapters about the impact of addiction on a fictional family.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Brightside

Brightside

by The Lumineers
January 14, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the indie folk band The Lumineers features production from David Baron and Simone Felice.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
In Time

In Time

by The Mavericks
February 26, 2013
This is the first release in nearly ten years from the country rock band from Miami.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Brand New Day

Brand New Day

by The Mavericks
March 31, 2017
The ninth full-length studio release for the alternative Nashville-based band from Miami led by Ron Malo was produced with Niko Bolas.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Hey! Merry Christmas!

Hey! Merry Christmas!

by The Mavericks
November 2, 2018
The first holiday album for the Nashville-based band includes nine original songs and was produced by Raul Malo and Niko Bolas.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Play the Hits

Play the Hits

by The Mavericks
November 1, 2019
The covers release from the country rock band features songs originally made famous by such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Waylon Jennings, and Elvis Presley and includes a guest appearance from Martina McBride.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Ash & Clay

The Ash & Clay

by The Milk Carton Kids
March 26, 2013
This is the second studio release from the Los Angeles-based folk duo of Joey Ryan and Ken Pattengale.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.8
Lost on the River

Lost on the River

by The New Basement Tapes
November 10, 2014
Produced by T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens of Carolina Chocolate Drops, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons, helped complete and record the unfinished lyrics written in 1967 by Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Put Your Needle Down

Put Your Needle Down

by The Secret Sisters
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the sister duo of Lydia and Laura Rogers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Muscle Shoals Recordings

The Muscle Shoals Recordings

by The SteelDrivers
June 16, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Nashville-based bluegrass band was recorded near the legendary studio at NuttHouse Recording Studio in Sheffield, Alabama.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Nobody Knows You

Nobody Knows You

by The Steep Canyon Rangers
April 10, 2012
The bluegrass band's fifth album (not including albums as the backing band for Steve Martin) is its first on Rounder Records and was produced with Gary Paczosa.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Great Chicago Fire

Great Chicago Fire

by The Waco Brothers
April 24, 2012
Paul Burch and The Waco Brothers team up for this country rock album that features a cover of Bob Dylan's "Hard Rain's Gonna Fall."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
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
Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

by The Whitmore Sisters
January 21, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Americana sister duo The Whitmore Sisters was produced by Chris Masterson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Stand Still, Look Pretty

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
Tambourine

Tambourine

by Tift Merritt
August 24, 2004
George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
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
Traveling Alone

Traveling Alone

by Tift Merritt
October 2, 2012
Produced by Tucker Martine, the fifth studio album for the New York-based singer-songwriter features Jay Brown, John Convertino, Eric Heywood, and Marc Ribot as guest musicians.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Tim McGraw & The Dancehall Doctors

Tim McGraw & The Dancehall Doctors

by Tim McGraw
November 26, 2002
Married to Faith Hill and the son of former relief pitcher Tug McGraw, Tim McGraw returns with an album recorded with his road band, the Dancehall Doctors. Included here is a cover of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.8
Live Like You Were Dying

Live Like You Were Dying

by Tim McGraw
August 24, 2004
'Dying' once again finds the country star backed on record by his touring band, the Dancehall Doctors.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Let It Go

Let It Go

by Tim McGraw
March 27, 2007
'Let It Go' is the country star's first album in three years.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Southern Voice

Southern Voice

by Tim McGraw
October 20, 2009
The latest album for the actor/country singer from Louisiana features a song co-written by Brett James and Nickelback's Chad Kroeger.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Emotional Traffic

Emotional Traffic

by Tim McGraw
January 24, 2012
Originally completed in 2010, the last album for the country singer on Curb Records features Ne-Yo as a guest.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Two Lanes of Freedom

Two Lanes of Freedom

by Tim McGraw
February 5, 2013
The 12th studio release for the country singer is his first on the Big Machine label and it includes guest appearances from Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.9
Sundown Heaven Town

Sundown Heaven Town

by Tim McGraw
September 16, 2014
The 13th studio release for the country singer features guest appearances from Catherine Dunn, Faith Hill, and Kid Rock.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.0
Empty Horses

Empty Horses

by Tobin Sprout
September 18, 2020
The seventh full-length solo release for the former Guided by Voices' member was recorded mostly in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Unleashed

Unleashed

by Toby Keith
July 23, 2002
Oklahoma's Toby Keith returns with 12 new tracks, including a duet with Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Shock'n Y'All

Shock'n Y'All

by Toby Keith
November 4, 2003
The country singer seeems to enjoy pushing buttons (albeit with a sense of humor), and he continues his recent forays into politicized music with this latest LP, which features songs such as "American Soldier" and "The Taliban Song."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
4.5
Honkytonk University

Honkytonk University

by Toby Keith
May 17, 2005
Merle Haggard guests on the country star's follow-up to 'Shock'n Y'all.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
3.7
White Trash With Money

White Trash With Money

by Toby Keith
April 11, 2006
The country singer's latest is his first collaboration with producer Lari White, and also marks his first release on his new record label (Show Dog).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
4.2
That Don't Make Me A Bad Guy

That Don't Make Me A Bad Guy

by Toby Keith
October 28, 2008
The country singer wrote and produced his 13th album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
3.2
American Ride

American Ride

by Toby Keith
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the country singer features Dave Koz, Marcus Miller, and Arthur Thompson on "Cryin' For Me (Wayman's Song)," a song he wrote for Wayman Tisdale's funeral.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
3.2