Album Releases by Genre

Amore del Tropico

Amore del Tropico

by The Black Heart Procession
October 8, 2002
The San Diego-based band returns with their fourth album of dark, atmospheric music, following previous albums '1,' '2,' and, yes, '3' (c'mon guys, what happened to '4?'). This one is a concept album of sorts, about a murder mystery.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Spell

The Spell

by The Black Heart Procession
May 9, 2006
The San Diego indie rockers return with an 11-track set that ditches the Latin elements of the previous record but retains their moody, cinematic sound.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Six

Six

by The Black Heart Procession
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the San Diego-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
thickfreakness

thickfreakness

by The Black Keys
April 8, 2003
The Akron, Ohio guitar-drums blues duo (needless White Stripes comparison omitted) of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney recorded this sophomore effort in a single 14-hour session.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Rubber Factory

Rubber Factory

by The Black Keys
September 7, 2004
The blues-rock duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney return with their third album, so-named because it was recorded in a deserted rubber (tire) factory.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Magic Potion

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
Attack & Release

Attack & Release

by The Black Keys
April 1, 2008
Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney release their fifth full-length album, produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Brothers

Brothers

by The Black Keys
May 18, 2010
The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
The Best In Town

The Best In Town

by The Blackout
June 9, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Welsh hard rock band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.0
God Bless The Blake Babies

God Bless The Blake Babies

by The Blake Babies
March 6, 2001
Juliana Hatfield and company reunite for their first album in 8 years.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Crimes

Crimes

by The Blood Brothers
October 12, 2004
The fourth album for the abrasive, Seattle-based punk-rockers was produced by John Goodmanson (Blonde Redhead).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Young Machetes

Young Machetes

by The Blood Brothers
October 10, 2006
The band's fifth album was produced by Guy Piccioto and John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
The Lemon Of Pink

The Lemon Of Pink

by The Books
October 14, 2003
The experimental collage artists combine samples, vocals (courtesy of Anne Doerner) and acoustic instrumentation on this second release.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Lost And Safe

Lost And Safe

by The Books
April 5, 2005
The third release for the acclaimed cut-and-paste outfit features an expanded vocal role for guitarist Nick Zammuto.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Lean Forward

Lean Forward

by The Bottle Rockets
August 11, 2009
Eric "Roscoe" Ambel produces the alt-country band's latest album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Law Of The Playground

Law Of The Playground

by The Boy Least Likely To
April 14, 2009
The second album for the English indie-rock duo.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
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I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

by The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
January 6, 2009
Norman Cook (also known as Fatboy Slim) releases his debut album under the alias The BPA.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
I Have Hands

I Have Hands

by The Bran Flakes
February 24, 2009
The latest release from the duo features 30 tracks of their samples.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The Bravery

The Bravery

by The Bravery
March 29, 2005
Another hot, retro-sounding band based in New York? Is there some sort of factory churning these bands out? (Or in the case of The Bravery, a Factory?) The band's self-titled debut, preceded by the requisite buzz, utilizes a new wave-flavored sound which is also reminiscent of, oh, let's just say New Order and The Cure.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
The Sun And The Moon

The Sun And The Moon

by The Bravery
May 22, 2007
Brendan O'Brien produced this second album for the New York band.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Stir The Blood

Stir The Blood

by The Bravery
December 1, 2009
The third album for the New York City-based rock band was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.9
Title TK

Title TK

by The Breeders
May 21, 2002
A comeback of sorts, 'Title TK' comes a full nine years after The Breeders' previous effort (1993's 'Last Splash') and sees the group with a new lineup (only Kim Deal and sister Kelley remain) and producer (Steve Albini).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Mountain Battles

Mountain Battles

by The Breeders
April 8, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band formed by Kim Deal of the Pixies was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
My Bloody Underground

My Bloody Underground

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
April 15, 2008
The 13th album from the group formed in San Francisco is its first in more than four years.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.2
Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?

Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
February 23, 2010
The 11th album for the Anton Newcombe-led rock band features the return of bassist/guitarist Matt Hollywood, who left the group in 1999.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Please And Thank You

Please And Thank You

by The Broken Family Band
April 20, 2009
This is the first album on Cooking Vinyl for the British indie rock band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
I Can't Go On, I'll Go On

I Can't Go On, I'll Go On

by The Broken West
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Now Or Heaven

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
The Bronx III

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
Paper Dolls

Paper Dolls

by The Brunettes
February 2, 2010
The New Zealand duo releases their fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Bundles

The Bundles

by The Bundles
March 9, 2010
The band led by Kimya Dawson and Jeffrey Lewis releases its first album, which features songs they wrote for a compilation released in 2002.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Let Them Drink

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
Long Gone Before Daylight

Long Gone Before Daylight

by The Cardigans
May 25, 2004
This is the fifth album (and first in six years) for the Swedish outfit led by vocalist/lyricist Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
Super Extra Gravity

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
Wishville

Wishville

by The Catherine Wheel
May 9, 2000
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.3
Howling... It Grows And Grows!!!

Howling... It Grows And Grows!!!

by The Catheters
May 18, 2004
The Seattle-based punk band returns with their third album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Invitation Songs

Invitation Songs

by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Welcome Joy

Welcome Joy

by The Cave Singers
August 18, 2009
The second album for the Seattle-based indie rock band was produced by Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Wonderland

Wonderland

by The Charlatans UK
September 11, 2001
The "Madchester" scene is long over, but the Charlatans [U.K.] are still making music, following 1999's well-reviewed 'Us And Us Only' with this, their seventh album, which sees the band take a more playful, soulful approach.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Up At The Lake

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
Simpatico

Simpatico

by The Charlatans UK
May 2, 2006
The veteran British rockers take a detour into reggae on their latest release.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.1
You Cross My Path

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
A Question Of Temperature

A Question Of Temperature

by The Chris Stamey Experience
January 25, 2005
'Experience' is certainly evident here as former dB's Chris Stamey and Gene Holder are joined by all three members of Yo La Tengo, Caitlin Cary and producer Mitch Easter for a trip through material by the likes of Television, Cream and the Yardbirds (as well as some originals).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
After Everything Now This

After Everything Now This

by The Church
February 5, 2002
Over two years in the making, 'After Everything' is the twelfth album from the Australian band, still best known for their 1988 hit "Under The Milky Way."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Forget Yourself

Forget Yourself

by The Church
February 3, 2004
This is the veteran Australian band's 17th album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Untitled #23

Untitled #23

by The Church
May 12, 2009
The popular Australian rock band releases its latest album on its own Unorthodox label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.9
Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

by The Citizens
September 1, 2004
The properly-hatted New York City four-piece make their debut with this ambitious CD.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.9
London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]

London Calling [25th Anniversary Legacy Edition]

by The Clash
September 21, 2004
The landmark double album from Mick Jones, Joe Strummer & co. returns in a greatly expanded format, with a second disc ("The Vanilla Tapes") containing previously unreleased demos which are either primitive versions of songs from the album, or in a few cases, songs that don't show up on any Clash recording. Also included is a DVD with three videos and a Don Letts-directed documentary.
Metascore:
100
User Score:
8.9
Live At Shea Stadium [Live]

Live At Shea Stadium [Live]

by The Clash
October 7, 2008
The official release of The Clash's second performance at Shea Stadium in 1982.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Getaway

Getaway

by The Clean
August 21, 2001
The legendary (and influential, at least among the indie rock set) New Zealand band The Clean returns with its first album in five years (and only the fourth of their 22-year career). Yo La Tengo's Georgia Hubley and Ira Kaplan guest on two tracks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.5
Mister Pop

Mister Pop

by The Clean
September 8, 2009
This is the latest release for the New Zealand rock band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Violet Hour

The Violet Hour

by The Clientele
July 8, 2003
The London-based band follow their singles collection ('Suburban Light') with this, their first true studio LP, which continues their hazy, 60s-influenced sound developed in those earlier songs.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Strange Geometry

Strange Geometry

by The Clientele
October 11, 2005
Brian O'Shaughnessy produced the atmospheric UK band's second studio album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
God Save The Clientele

God Save The Clientele

by The Clientele
May 8, 2007
Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Bonfires On The Heath

Bonfires On The Heath

by The Clientele
October 6, 2009
The British indie rock band releases its fifth full-length studio album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Scramble

Scramble

by The Coathangers
April 7, 2009
The second album for the Atlanta-based female rock band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Spells

Spells

by The Comas
April 17, 2007
The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Shine A Light

Shine A Light

by The Constantines
August 19, 2003
The Ontario, Canada band makes its Sub Pop (and U.S.) debut with this, their second LP, which mixes alternative rock with punk and soul.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Tournament Of Hearts

Tournament Of Hearts

by The Constantines
October 11, 2005
The Canadian rockers follow 'Shine A Light' with this 10-track set.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Kensington Heights

Kensington Heights

by The Constantines
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band is its first full-length album on the Arts & Crafts label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose

Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose

by The Cooper Temple Clause
February 24, 2004
This is the second album for the Reading, England rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
The Coral

The Coral

by The Coral
March 4, 2003
This debut effort from Liverpool's The Coral is an inventive mix of numerous musical styles.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP]

Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP]

by The Coral
January 26, 2004
This limited edtion 11-song low-fi mini-album was recorded with producer Ian Broudie over the course of a week.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Magic & Medicine

Magic & Medicine

by The Coral
February 10, 2004
One of the more attention-grabbing British bands to emerge in the last few years--their fun, genre-jumping debut album landed them a Mercury Music Prize nomination--The Coral returns with a more coherent, '60s-influenced sophomore LP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
The Invisible Invasion

The Invisible Invasion

by The Coral
August 30, 2005
Portishead's Geoff Barrow and Adrian Utley produced this fourth LP for the UK retro-rockers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Roots & Echoes

Roots & Echoes

by The Coral
August 6, 2007
The latest album from the British band is produced by Craig Silvey (The Magic Numbers).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
St. Jude

St. Jude

by The Courteeners
April 7, 2008
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Falcon

Falcon

by The Courteeners
February 22, 2010
The follow-up to the band's gold album "St. Jude" was produced by Ed Buller.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

by The Cranberries
October 23, 2001
Yes, apparently they ARE still around. This is the Irish group's sixth album since 1993, and their first with original producer Stephen Street in some time.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.0
Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

by The Cribs
July 17, 2007
The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Ignore The Ignorant

Ignore The Ignorant

by The Cribs
November 10, 2009
This is the first album for the British rock band to feature the Smiths' Johnny Marr as lead guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Beyond Good & Evil

Beyond Good & Evil

by The Cult
June 5, 2001
Ian Astbury & Co. return with their first album of new material since 1994.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.8
Born Into This

Born Into This

by The Cult
October 2, 2007
The latest album from the British metal band and its first on Roadrunner Records.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Bloodflowers

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

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
The Cure

The Cure

by The Cure
June 29, 2004
The follow-up to 2000's 'Bloodflowers' sees Robert Smith & co. working with metal producer Ross Robinson (Limp Bizkit, Korn) for the first time (and apparently, he ate up so much of the recording budget that they couldn't afford an album cover artist).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
4:13 Dream

4:13 Dream

by The Cure
October 28, 2008
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Calamity

Calamity

by The Curtains
October 24, 2006
'Calamity' is the first full length for Chris Cohen's new full-time project since leaving experimental rockers Deerhoof.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
6Twenty

6Twenty

by The D4
March 25, 2003
The New Zealand retro-rockers scored a major-label deal in the U.S. on the strength of this 2002 debut album, which received an American re-release in March 2003.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Not Like Everybody Else

Not Like Everybody Else

by The Damned
January 23, 2026
The latest full-length release from British punk band The Damned feature 10 covers songs recorded over five days.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia

Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia

by The Dandy Warhols
August 1, 2000
The third album from the Portland, Ore. indie-rock band failed to elevate their standing in their home country, although they continue to sell well (and receive favorable press) in Europe.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Welcome To The Monkey House

Welcome To The Monkey House

by The Dandy Warhols
August 19, 2003
The fourth release for the Portland, Ore. four-piece is a trip through 70's glam- and 80s synth- rock, complete with contributions from Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes (the latter produced much of the album), Chic's Nile Rogers, Bowie/T. Rex producer Tony Visconti, and, well, Evan Dando.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Odditorium Or Warlords Of Mars

Odditorium Or Warlords Of Mars

by The Dandy Warhols
September 13, 2005
The Portland, Ore. band's follow-up to 'Welcome To The Monkey House' was co-produced by frontman Courtney Taylor(-Taylor) and Gregg Williams.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.4
Earth To The Dandy Warhols

Earth To The Dandy Warhols

by The Dandy Warhols
August 19, 2008
The sixth album for the Portland, Oregon, rockers includes guest appearances by Dire Strait's Mark Knopfler and the Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
6.2
The Dandy Warhols Are Sound

The Dandy Warhols Are Sound

by The Dandy Warhols
July 14, 2009
Originally shelved by Capitol Records for a different mix (2003's "Welcome To The Monkey House"), this remixed by Russell Elavedo finally gets a formal release.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Pin Ups

Pin Ups

by The Dandy Warhols
March 20, 2026
The Dandy Warhols covers 17 songs by such artists as The Beatles, The Byrds, The Cult, The Cure, and Violent Femmes.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Permission To Land

Permission To Land

by The Darkness
September 16, 2003
'Permission To Land' is the debut LP for the rock four-piece from Norfolk, England (and we're talking the big, loud, stadium-rock end of the rock continuum, not the indie-rock end).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back

One Way Ticket To Hell... And Back

by The Darkness
November 29, 2005
The British band's second album was produced by Roy Thomas Baker (Queen).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
The Datsuns

The Datsuns

by The Datsuns
February 18, 2003
This is the debut full-length release for the New Zealand rockers, who have drawn comparisons to everyone from The Stooges and AC/DC to, of course, the White Stripes, and have been the subject of fawning articles in the UK music press (but then again, who hasn't) in recent months.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Outta Sight / Outta Mind

Outta Sight / Outta Mind

by The Datsuns
September 14, 2004
The New Zealand rockers return with a second album, produced by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.4
Smoke & Mirrors

Smoke & Mirrors

by The Datsuns
October 9, 2006
The New Zealand rock band returns with a third album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Horehound

Horehound

by The Dead Weather
July 14, 2009
Jack White plays drums and produced this album for the band headed by The Kills' Alison Mosshart, which also includes The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Sea Of Cowards

Sea Of Cowards

by The Dead Weather
May 11, 2010
The Jack White-led rock band releases its follow-up to its 2009 debut, "Horehound."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
No Cities Left

No Cities Left

by The Dears
October 12, 2004
They might sound Britpop (and at the very least, a bit like The Smiths), but this collective led by Murray Lightburn hails from Montreal, Canada. This is their second album and first U.S. release.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Gang Of Losers

Gang Of Losers

by The Dears
October 3, 2006
The Montreal band led by Murray Lightburn is a little more rocking and a little less orchestral on this follow-up to 'No Cities Left.'
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Missiles

Missiles

by The Dears
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Worldwide

Worldwide

by The Death Set
April 22, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Australia was produced by band member Johnny Siera.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Her Majesty The Decemberists

Her Majesty The Decemberists

by The Decemberists
September 9, 2003
This is the second album for the Portland, Ore.-based indie five-piece led by Colin Meloy.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
Picaresque

Picaresque

by The Decemberists
March 22, 2005
Chris Walla produced this third album for the literary Portland, Ore.-based five-piece led by Colin Meloy.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
The Crane Wife

The Crane Wife

by The Decemberists
October 3, 2006
'Crane Wife' marks the literate, Colin Meloy-led band's major label debut.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7