Album Releases by Genre

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
Melodia

Melodia

by The Vines
July 12, 2008
The fourth album for the Australian band is their first on the Ivy League Records label.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.8
The Virgins

The Virgins

by The Virgins
June 3, 2008
The debut album for the New York City-based band was produced by S*A*M* and Sluggo.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Pawn Shoppe Heart

Pawn Shoppe Heart

by The Von Bondies
March 9, 2004
The Detroit garage rockers make their major-label debut with this sophomore album, which was produced by Jerry Harrison.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Love Hate And Then There's You

Love Hate And Then There's You

by The Von Bondies
February 3, 2009
The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Bows & Arrows

Bows & Arrows

by The Walkmen
February 3, 2004
Although lumped in with the New York garage-rock scene, The Walkmen (which includes members of defunct bands Jonathan Fire Eater and The Recoys) stand out by incorporating a wider range of influences and instrumentation. (Plus, they own their own New York recording studio, which puts them about as far from an actual garage as you can get). This is the band's second LP, which follows their acclaimed 2002 debut 'Everyone Who Pretended to Like Me Is Gone.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
A Hundred Miles Off

A Hundred Miles Off

by The Walkmen
May 23, 2006
The New York band fronted by Hamilton Leithauser self-produced this third album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7

"Pussy Cats" Starring The Walkmen

by The Walkmen
October 24, 2006
The indie rockers' second release of 2006 is a song-for-song recreation of Harry Nilsson's alcohol-fueled, John Lennon-produced, 1974 album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
You & Me

You & Me

by The Walkmen
August 19, 2008
The sales of the digital version of the band's latest album will be donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Joy Fund.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
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
Rebel, Sweetheart

Rebel, Sweetheart

by The Wallflowers
May 24, 2005
Jakob Dylan & co.'s fifth long-player was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
The Phoenix Album

The Phoenix Album

by The Warlocks
November 12, 2002
Don't confuse The Warlocks of the 1960s (who later became the Grateful Dead) with the new band of the same name, who only sound like they come from the 1960s. This Los Angeles-based group favor lengthy, droning songs, evoking groups such as the Velvet Underground and Jesus & Mary Chain.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Surgery

Surgery

by The Warlocks
August 23, 2005
The L.A. psych-rock band's third disc was produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck).
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.8
The Mirror Explodes

The Mirror Explodes

by The Warlocks
May 19, 2009
The fifth album for the Los Angeles-based rock band was produced by Rod Cervera.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
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
Talking To You, Talking To Me

Talking To You, Talking To Me

by The Watson Twins
February 9, 2010
Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Kentucky, Chandra and Leigh Watson--aka the Watson Twins--follow up 2008's "Fire Songs" with "Talking to You, Talking to Me." It features members of Everest and My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Shadows Of The Waxwings

Shadows Of The Waxwings

by The Waxwings
July 16, 2002
This is the second album for the 60s-style rock quartet from Detroit.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Reconstruction Site

Reconstruction Site

by The Weakerthans
August 26, 2003
This is the third album for the Winnipeg, Canada-based group led by former Propagandhi member John K. Samson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Reunion Tour

Reunion Tour

by The Weakerthans
September 25, 2007
The Canadian band's fourth studio album, again produced by Ian Blurton.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Take Fountain

Take Fountain

by The Wedding Present
February 15, 2005
Eight years ago, Wedding Present leader David Gedge put that band on hold to pursue--at first--a more cinematic sound with his new outfit, the aptly named Cinerama. With Cinerma's sound more closely approximating the Wedding Present's in recent years, Gedge has revived the WP name (but retained the most recent Cinerama lineup) for this latest release, produced by Steve Fisk.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
El Rey

El Rey

by The Wedding Present
May 20, 2008
The band led by David Gedge releases its latest album, produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Week That Was

The Week That Was

by The Week That Was
August 26, 2008
Peter Brewis wrote the songs as part of an imaginary crime thriller for his debut concept album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Mission Control

Mission Control

by The Whigs
January 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
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
White Blood Cells

White Blood Cells

by The White Stripes
July 3, 2001
The Detroit-based "brother-sister" (or, if you don't believe everything you read, ex husband and wife) indie duo of Jack (guitars) and Meg (drums) White continue their stripped-down sound on this, their third full-length.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Elephant

Elephant

by The White Stripes
April 1, 2003
For their major label debut (and fourth LP overall), the Detroit-based duo of Jack and Meg White offer up 14 new tracks, all recorded in London and (fortunately) showing absolutely no trace of major label production values. Meg White takes a rare turn behind the microphone on a couple of tracks, as does guest Holly Golightly on the closing "It's True That We Love One Another."
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.6
Get Behind Me Satan

Get Behind Me Satan

by The White Stripes
June 7, 2005
The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Icky Thump

Icky Thump

by The White Stripes
June 19, 2007
Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
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
Earthology

Earthology

by The Whitefield Brothers
February 2, 2010
The latest album features such guests as Edan, Mr. Lif, and members of the Dap-Kings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
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
Endless Wire

Endless Wire

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

A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

by The Wombats
November 5, 2007
The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
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
The Meadowlands

The Meadowlands

by The Wrens
September 9, 2003
The indie rockers took four years to record this third album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
xx

xx

by The xx
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the South London quartet.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
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
Dimmer.

Dimmer.

by The Zincs
April 12, 2005
'Dimmer' is the Thrill Jockey debut for British ex-pat and current Chicagoan Jim Elkington.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Black Pompadour

Black Pompadour

by The Zincs
March 20, 2007
John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Who Killed The Zutons

Who Killed The Zutons

by The Zutons
October 19, 2004
The Liverpool band's debut disc was, like similar-sounding recent discs by The Coral, produced by Ian Broudie. It was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Tired Of Hanging Around

Tired Of Hanging Around

by The Zutons
September 19, 2006
Stephen Street produced this sophomore set for Liverpool's Zutons.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
You Can Do Anything

You Can Do Anything

by The Zutons
June 2, 2008
The third album for the indie band whose biggest hit, "Valerie," was remade by Amy Winehouse.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
Book Of Bad Breaks

Book Of Bad Breaks

by Thee More Shallows
April 24, 2007
The experimental San Francisco trio's third record marks their debut for Anticon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Help

Help

by Thee Oh Sees
April 28, 2009
The San Francisco-based band led by John Dwyer releases its follow-up to last year's "The Masters Bedroom is Worth Spending a Night In."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
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
Horses In The Sky

Horses In The Sky

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
April 5, 2005
This wordy Canadian post-rock outfit (formerly known by similar variations of their current name), here with a fourth album, shares members with the equally wordy and Canadian but more instrumental Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
March 25, 2008
The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Kollaps Tradixionales

Kollaps Tradixionales

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
February 16, 2010
The sixth album for the Canadian group is the first credited under the shortened name of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Them Crooked Vultures

Them Crooked Vultures

by Them Crooked Vultures
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the supergroup composed of the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme, and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
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
All Aboard Future

All Aboard Future

by These Are Powers
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album on the Dead Oceans label for the trio from Brooklyn and Chicago.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Oxeneers Or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go

Oxeneers Or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go

by These Arms Are Snakes
September 21, 2004
The Seattle band (who apparently suffer from either an unusual genetic problem or severe hallucinations) make their full-length debut with this disc.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
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
Hidden

Hidden

by These New Puritans
March 2, 2010
The British rock band uses a vast variety of musical instruments and styles for its second album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

by These United States
March 4, 2008
The debut album for the Washington, DC-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
66
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
The Else

The Else

by They Might Be Giants
July 10, 2007
They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Here Comes Science

Here Comes Science

by They Might Be Giants
September 8, 2009
This is the latest children's album for the band and as suggested by the title, it focuses on science.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Play Music

Play Music

by Thieves Like Us
April 7, 2009
This is the debut album for the three-piece formed in Berlin.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
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
In Our Space Hero Suits

In Our Space Hero Suits

by Those Dancing Days
October 6, 2008
The debut album for the Swedish all-girl indie pop band.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water

The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water

by Thrice
October 16, 2007
The first of two volumes of EPs produced by their guitarist Teppei Teranishi.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
The Alchemy Index, Vol. III & IV: Air and Earth

The Alchemy Index, Vol. III & IV: Air and Earth

by Thrice
April 15, 2008
The second half of a planned four-EP set for the California-based rockers.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Creaturesque

Creaturesque

by Throw Me The Statue
August 4, 2009
The second album for the rock quartet was produced with Phil Ek.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Throwing Muses [2003]

Throwing Muses [2003]

by Throwing Muses
March 4, 2003
Back together for the first time since their 1996 breakup, the college radio faves offer up 12 new tracks on this self-titled release. The lineup here includes original co-founder Kristen Hersh, drummer David Narcizo and bassist Bernard Georges, with fellow co-founder (and Hersh's half sister) Tanya Donelly on hand as well to contribute backing vocals.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
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
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
Lost On You

Lost On You

by Tigers Jaw
March 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from Pennsylvania indie rock band Tigers Jaw was produced by Will Yip.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
O

O

by Tilly and the Wall
June 17, 2008
The third album for the indie rock band was produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Fair Ain't Fair

Fair Ain't Fair

by Tim Fite
May 6, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Shock Value II

Shock Value II

by Timbaland
December 8, 2009
The third solo album for the producer features appearances by Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Drake, The Fray, Keri Hilson, Chad Kroeger, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.7
Stay Awake [EP]

Stay Awake [EP]

by Times New Viking
October 21, 2008
The 5-track EP follows the indie-rock band's first release, Rip It off, on the Matador Records label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Born Again Revisited

Born Again Revisited

by Times New Viking
September 22, 2009
The Ohio's trio's latest album was recorded on VHS tape.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.8
Imidiwan: Companions

Imidiwan: Companions

by Tinariwen
June 29, 2009
This is the fourth album for the African band.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
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
Waiting For The Moon

Waiting For The Moon

by Tindersticks
June 17, 2003
The sixth studio LP for the distinctive English band is preceded by the EP "Don't Even Go There" (which shares one track with the album).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The Hungry Saw

The Hungry Saw

by Tindersticks
September 16, 2008
The seventh album for the English trio is its first in more than five years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
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
Tinted Windows

Tinted Windows

by Tinted Windows
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the band comprised of Taylor Hanson of Hanson fame, Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos, Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger and ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
Skeletons

Skeletons

by Tiny Masters Of Today
June 16, 2009
The rock band formed by two (barely) teenaged siblings releases its second album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Life On Earth

Life On Earth

by Tiny Vipers
July 7, 2009
This is the second full-length album for Jesy Fortino, the singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
The Airing Of Grievances

The Airing Of Grievances

by Titus Andronicus
May 13, 2008
The debut full-length album from the New Jersey punk-rock sextet.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
The Monitor

The Monitor

by Titus Andronicus
March 9, 2010
The first full-length album on XL Recordings for the rock band from New Jersey was named after a warship that fought during the American Civil War.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Music Is A Hungry Ghost

Music Is A Hungry Ghost

by To Rococo Rot
May 8, 2001
Melding post-rock and electronica, German trio To Rococo Rot have garnered attention by releasing a series of well-received albums on indie labels (most notably 1999's 'The Amateur View') and producing Saint Etienne's 'Sound of Water' LP. Here, they combine with New York turntablist I-Sound for their first release on Mute Records.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Lost Planets & Phantom Voices

Lost Planets & Phantom Voices

by Tobin Sprout
February 25, 2003
The former member of Guided By Voices returns with a solo album (his fourth), recorded in his Michigan home.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
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
Scream

Scream

by Tokio Hotel
May 6, 2008
The German quartet's debut album in English features songs from their German Language albums, "Schrei" and "Zimmer 483."
Metascore:
51
User Score:
4.8
Humanoid

Humanoid

by Tokio Hotel
October 6, 2009
David Jost produces the German band's second English language album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7