Album Releases by Genre
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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.
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Revival
by The Reverend Horton Heat
June 29, 2004
Jim Heath & co. return for an eighth album of rockabilly tunes.
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Great Escape
by The Rifles
January 26, 2009
The British quartet releases its second album, produced by Stan Kybert.
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Carousel Waltz
by The Robot Ate Me
May 10, 2005
The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.
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The Invisible Deck
by The Rogers Sisters
March 7, 2006
Compared to a no-wave B-52's, the garage-rock trio Rogers Sisters return with a second LP, produced by Tim Barnes.
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A Bigger Bang
by The Rolling Stones
September 6, 2005
Don Was co-produced the band's first new studio album in eight years. Keith Richards sings on two tracks.
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Shine A Light
by The Rolling Stones
April 1, 2008
The live soundtrack to Martin Scorsese's documentary of the Rolling Stones' concerts at New York's Beacon Theater.
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![Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert [40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/39e02992ae1d096c35307182bdcd1c15-98.jpg)
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Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert [40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set]
by The Rolling Stones
November 3, 2009
The rerelease of the two-night concert at Madison Square Garden in 1969 features five unreleased tracks and tracks from the opening acts: BB King and Ike & Tina Turner.
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![Exile On Main Street [Reissue]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/bf703e9ad96d1c42e1ad8fca42ef1ced-98.jpg)
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Exile On Main Street [Reissue]
by The Rolling Stones
May 18, 2010
A reissue of the band's 1972 double album is long overdue, as Exile captures a time when they became one of the greatest rock-and-roll bands in the world.
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![Some Girls [Deluxe Edition]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/58ad924f50c42a0b0674f812c3a6d6d9-98.jpg)
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Some Girls [Deluxe Edition]
by The Rolling Stones
November 21, 2011
The Rolling Stones' classic 1978 album is remastered and reissued to include 12 unreleased songs from the Some Girls recording sessions. A Super Deluxe edition adds the remastered Beast Of Burden/When the Whip Comes Down 7-inch single, a book, a print of a Helmut Newton photo, postcards, and a tour poster.
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The Royal We
by The Royal We
August 19, 2008
The first and only album by the Scottish/American indie-pop band, which broke up before the album was released.
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Sea Lion
by The Ruby Suns
March 4, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the New Zealand band led by ex-Californian Ryan McPhun.
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Fight Softly
by The Ruby Suns
March 2, 2010
The third album for the New Zealand-based indie band led by Ryan McPhun is its first on the Sub Pop label.
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Girls And Weather
by The Rumble Strips
August 5, 2008
The debut album for the English quartet was produced by Tony Hoffer.
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Welcome To The Walk Alone
by The Rumble Strips
July 13, 2009
The second album for the British group was produced by Mark Ronson.
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Hometowns
by The Rural Alberta Advantage
July 7, 2009
Orginally self-released in early 2008, Saddle Creek re-releases the debut full-length album for the Canadian indie rock band.
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Our Thickness
by The Russian Futurists
May 3, 2005
Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.
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Favourite Colours
by The Sadies
August 24, 2004
The Toronto, Canada country-surf-rockers led by the Good brothers (Dallas and Travis) return with a self-produced effort. Robyn Hitchcock guests on one track.
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New Seasons
by The Sadies
October 2, 2007
The Canadian alt-country rockers return with their latest album.
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Oui
by The Sea and Cake
October 3, 2000
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One Bedroom
by The Sea and Cake
January 21, 2003
The Chicago-based post-rockers return with their sixth album, their once frenetic pace of releasing albums slowed over recent years due to numerous side projects (solo albums for vocalist Sam Prekop and guitarist Archer Prewitt, and work in Tortoise, among other things, for drummer John McEntire). Included here is the band's cover of David Bowie's "Sound and Vision."
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![Glass [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/015c4d39eaac153d1dc1abf5f8da9ef6-98.jpg)
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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.
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Everybody
by The Sea and Cake
May 8, 2007
The Chicago post-rock outfit fronted by Sam Prekop switches producers (from John McEntire to Brian Paulson) for this latest 10-track set.
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Car Alarm
by The Sea and Cake
October 21, 2008
The eigth album for the indie rock band formed in Chicago was recorded in three months.
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Kratitude
by The Seconds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the trio of Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Zach Max (Ex Models) and Jeannie Kwon.
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The Shackeltons
by The Shackeltons
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the quintet from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
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Lunglight
by The Shaky Hands
September 9, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band.
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Wincing The Night Away
by The Shins
January 23, 2007
The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album.
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Replica Sun Machine
by The Shortwave Set
May 5, 2009
The sophomore album for the London-based band was produced by Danger Mouse.
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The Orchestra, Sadly, Has Refused
by The Silent League
March 30, 2004
The Silent League is the new orchestral pop outfit for Mercury Rev touring keyboardist Justin Russo. On this debut disc, Russo and the other five permanent group members were joined by Grasshopper from Mercury Rev, Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino, and Grand Mal's Bill Whitten.
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Gorgeous Johnny
by The Skygreen Leopards
July 21, 2009
The duo from San Francisco releases their first album in three years.
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Lovers
by The Sleepy Jackson
July 29, 2003
The Australian rockers, who have attracted attention in their homeland and in Europe with their early EPs, make their full-length debut with this LP.
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Personality (One Was A Spider, One Was A Bird)
by The Sleepy Jackson
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the Australian band led by Luke Steele.
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Trapped Animal
by The Slits
October 20, 2009
This is the first full-length album in over 25 years for the all-girl punk rock band.
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MACHINA/the machines of God
by The Smashing Pumpkins
February 29, 2000
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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.
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![Teargarden By Kaleidyscope: Vol. 1 [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/c076f13e394d2ee85d0d35050f6a4623-98.jpg)
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Teargarden By Kaleidyscope: Vol. 1 [EP]
by The Smashing Pumpkins
May 25, 2010
The four-track EP is the first of a planned 11 EPs, which will all be released as one 44-track album at a later date.
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The Sound Of The Smiths
by The Smiths
November 11, 2008
This assortment of singles, B-sides, and live songs from The Smiths was chosen with the help of Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
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Nextdoorland
by The Soft Boys
September 24, 2002
The legendary (and quirky) English band fronted by Robyn Hitchcock follow their 2001 reunion tour with this, their first new studio recording in 22 years.
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The Soft Pack
by The Soft Pack
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the indie rock duo from San Diego, who were formerly called the Muslims.
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Harmonium
by The Soundcarriers
May 26, 2009
The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album.
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Dying To Say This To You
by The Sounds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the Swedish five-piece.
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Crossing The Rubicon
by The Sounds
June 2, 2009
The third album for the Swedish five-piece rock group.
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Origin Vol. 1
by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 15, 2005
The fourth album (and second released domestically) for the classic rock-influenced Swedish sextet is the first in a planned series.
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Communion
by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 3, 2009
The two-disc set for the Swedish rock band is its fifth studio album.
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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.
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Albatross
by The Standard
October 4, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Portland, Ore. band fronted by Tim Putnam.
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All Years Leaving
by The Stands
January 25, 2005
This debut LP for the Liverpool band was released in the U.K. in early 2004 and made its way to the States a year later.
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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!!!
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Logic Will Break Your Heart
by The Stills
October 21, 2003
The Montreal, Canada-based quartet (basically, 2003's version of Interpol) follows its acclaimed, 80s-influenced EP "Rememberese" with this debut full-length. "Still In Love Song" is the only song from that EP to reappear here.
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Without Feathers
by The Stills
May 9, 2006
This long-overdue second album finds the Montreal band shedding its dark, Joy Division-influenced sound for one that more closely resembles classic rock.
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Oceans Will Rise
by The Stills
August 19, 2008
The Montreal band releases its third album on its new label Arts & Crafts.
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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.
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The Strange Boys And Girls Club
by The Strange Boys
March 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the quartet from Texas.
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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.
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Love & Distortion
by The Stratford 4
April 8, 2003
This is the sophomore release for San Francisco's atmospheric noise-pop band led by vocalist Chris Streng, whose previous band shared members with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rollin'
by The Studio 68! & Dani Turner
November 1, 2025
Dani Turner joins The Studio 68! on 10 tracks recorded in London with producer Brian O'Shaughnessy.
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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.
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All Or Nothing
by The Subways
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the English trio was produced by Butch Vig.
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Age Of The Sun
by The Sunshine Fix
January 22, 2002
The Sunshine Fix is a 60s-themed side project for Olivia Tremor Control's Bill Doss.
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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."
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Gods Of The Earth
by The Sword
April 1, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the metal band from Austin, Texas.
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Wild Hunt
by The Tallest Man on Earth
April 13, 2010
After his well-received debut album released by Swedish label Gravitation, Kristian Matsson returns with his follow-up on the US-based label Dead Oceans.
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Here Come The Tears
by The Tears
June 6, 2005
The Tears' debut album reunites Suede's Brett Anderson and Bernard Butler for the first time in over a decade.
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Reality Check
by The Teenagers
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.
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My Dark Places
by The Television Personalities
March 21, 2006
This is the first album in 11 years for the English band led by the troubled Dan Treacy.
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Conditions
by The Temper Trap
October 13, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Australian band was produced by Jim Abbiss.
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NakedSelf
by The The
February 29, 2000
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More Parts Per Million
by The Thermals
March 4, 2003
Portland, Oregon's The Thermals recorded this "no-fi" (otherwise known as "very, very, very lo-fi") debut album direct to four-track at the house of founding member Hutch Harris.
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Fuckin A
by The Thermals
May 18, 2004
The lo-fi Portland, Ore. band returns with a second album, recorded with engineer Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie).
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The Body, The Blood, The Machine
by The Thermals
August 22, 2006
Brendan Canty (Fugazi) produced this third album for the Oregon band, down to the duo of Hutch Harris and Kathy Foster after the departure of original drummer Jordan Hudson.
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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.
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The Thorns
by The Thorns
May 20, 2003
The Thorns is a collaboration between singer-songwriters Matthew Sweet, Shawn Mullins and Pete Droge, with this disc marking their first release together.
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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).
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Let's Bottle Bohemia
by The Thrills
September 14, 2004
Disc #2 for the Irish band was produced by Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson), with Peter Buck and Van Dyke Parks helping on a track apiece.
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Teenager
by The Thrills
October 23, 2007
The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.
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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.
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Jewellery Quarter
by The Twang
August 3, 2009
This is the second album for the Birmingham, England-based rock band.
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Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters
by The Twilight Sad
April 3, 2007
This is the debut full-length for the Glasgow band fronted by James Graham.
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Forget The Night Ahead
by The Twilight Sad
September 22, 2009
The Scottish band's follow-up to its debut album "Fourteen Autumns and Fifteen Winters" was produced by guitarist Andy McFarlane and Paul Savage.
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She Loves You
by The Twilight Singers
August 24, 2004
The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."
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Powder Burns
by The Twilight Singers
May 16, 2006
'Powder Burns' is Greg Dulli's fourth album under the Twilight Singers name, and was recorded in New Orleans before, during (using generators) and after Hurricane Katrina. Joseph Arthur and Ani DiFranco guest.
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Twice
by The Tyde
June 17, 2003
'Twice,' which, yes, follows 2001's 'Once,' is the second album for the Los Angeles-based band that features three members of Beachwood Sparks. While the Sparks employ a 60's California pop sound, the Tyde tend to echo somewhat more recent British groups such as Felt.
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Three's Co.
by The Tyde
August 29, 2006
The Los Angeles-based California-rock outfit led by Darren and Ann Do Rademaker returns with a third album.
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The Uglysuit
by The Uglysuit
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the six-piece indie rock band from Oklahoma City.
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In Love And Death
by The Used
September 28, 2004
This is the third album for the Utah emo-rockers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Runaway Found
by The Veils
April 20, 2004
'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).
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Nux Vomica
by The Veils
April 4, 2007
Nick Launay produced this sophomore set for the New Zealand band led by Finn Andrews, who has drawn numerous Nick Cave comparisons. Aside from Andrews, it's a completely different lineup than the one that recorded 'Runaway Found.'
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Sun Gangs
by The Veils
April 7, 2009
The British indie-rock band releases its third album.
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The Secret Life Of The Veronicas
by The Veronicas
February 14, 2006
Australian identical twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso make their teen-pop debut as The Veronicas with this 12-track set, produced by Max Martin (Britney Spears), Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne), and others.
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Forth
by The Verve
August 26, 2008
The English rock band reunites after its 1999 split to release its fourth album.
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Underneath
by The Verve Pipe
September 25, 2001
Produced by Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger, 'Underneath' is the Michigan band's fourth release.
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Warm Heart Of Africa
by The Very Best
October 6, 2009
The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig.
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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).
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