Album Releases by Genre

Elephant Shell

Elephant Shell

by Tokyo Police Club
April 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its first full-length album after two well-received EPs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
24 Hours

24 Hours

by Tom Jones
November 25, 2008
The first album of new material in more than 15 years in the US for the Welsh singer was produced by Future Cut.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.5
The Alphabet Of Hurricanes

The Alphabet Of Hurricanes

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

Highway Companion

by Tom Petty
July 25, 2006
The rocker's third solo disc has only one Heartbreaker (Mike Campbell) in tow, with the rest of the instrumentation handled by Jeff Lynne (who also produces) and Petty himself.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
The Last DJ

The Last DJ

by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
October 8, 2002
The latest from Tom Petty is a concept album (or diatribe, if you will) about/against the domination of popular music by large, greedy corporations. It was released on October 8, 2002 by a large, greedy corporation.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
The Live Anthology

The Live Anthology

by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
November 23, 2009
Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Ryan Ulyate picked the live songs for the four-disc collection of concert recordings spanning from 1978 to 2007.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
Mojo

Mojo

by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
June 15, 2010
The veteran rock-and-rollers return with their first studio album in nearly a decade. With Petty's trademark drawl and snarling blues-driven guitar, Mojo delivers a return to their roots as they continue to push the boundaries of classic rock and roll.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

by Tom Tom Club
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
We Have Sound

We Have Sound

by Tom Vek
October 25, 2005
This is the first album for London's 24-year-old, one-man-garage-band Tom Vek.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Songs And Other Things

Songs And Other Things

by Tom Verlaine
April 25, 2006
'Songs' (one of two April 2006 releases) is the former Television frontman's first vocal release in sixteen years. Television's Fred Smith guests.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Around

Around

by Tom Verlaine
April 25, 2006
One of two April 2006 releases for the former Television guitarist, 'Around' is a 16-track instrumental release.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Alice

Alice

by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
One of two Waits releases in May 2002 ('Blood Money' is the other), 'Alice' was originally written as an opera and actually performed live during an 18-month engagement in Hamburg in the early 1990s. However, this is the first recording of these 15 tracks, culled from recent studio sessions.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Blood Money

Blood Money

by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
Written for a Robert Wilson stage production of Georg Büchner's unfinished 1836 play 'Woyzeck,' 'Blood Money' is one of two Waits releases in May 2002 (the other being 'Alice,' which was similarly created for the stage).
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Real Gone

Real Gone

by Tom Waits
October 5, 2004
Fans of his acclaimed 2002 pair of discs will have to settle for just one album this time out, co-produced by Waits with Kathleen Brennan. Marc Ribot and Les Claypool guest.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards

Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards

by Tom Waits
November 21, 2006
Unlike typical rarities compilations, this 3-disc set includes 30 brand-new recordings--in addition to the usual mix of covers, soundtrack selections, and other previously uncompiled material. It's like getting three new Waits albums at once.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
Glitter And Doom Live

Glitter And Doom Live

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

Made In Sheffield

by Tony Christie
November 10, 2008
The man behind the UK hit ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ is back with his latest album which features songs written by Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker and the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Salival

Salival

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

Lateralus

by Tool
May 15, 2001
The band's first album of new material in five years was produced by Tool with David Bottrill and features 13 tracks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.9
10,000 Days

10,000 Days

by Tool
May 2, 2006
The dark, proggy, hugely-popular alt-metal outfit fronted by Maynard James Keenan returns with that rarest of things: a new Tool album. It's the band's first release in five years and just their fourth full-length in their 16-year history.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Strange Little Girls

Strange Little Girls

by Tori Amos
September 18, 2001
Yes, it is a covers album, but with a bit of a twist: all the songs were originally written and performed by men, and Amos has reinterpreted them from a woman's standpoint. This eclectic collection (12 tracks in all) includes versions of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence," Eminem's "97' Bonnie and Clyde," 10cc's "I'm Not In Love," Neil Young's "Heart Of Gold," Slayer's "Raining Blood," and the Boomtown Rats' "I Don't Like Mondays."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
Scarlet's Walk

Scarlet's Walk

by Tori Amos
October 29, 2002
The suddenly prolific Amos returns with 18 new tracks, begging the question: Y Kant Tori Capitalize Her Song Titles? The album, her first for Epic, is structured as a cross-country journey through the U.S.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.9
The Beekeeper

The Beekeeper

by Tori Amos
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter returns with her first album of original material in three years, a conceptual work centering on the title character, with its 19 songs divided into six thematic "gardens." Damien Rice guests on one track.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
American Doll Posse

American Doll Posse

by Tori Amos
May 1, 2007
The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Abnormally Attracted To Sin

Abnormally Attracted To Sin

by Tori Amos
May 19, 2009
The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Midwinter Graces

Midwinter Graces

by Tori Amos
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter is 12 tracks (14 on the deluxe edition or 15 with the iTunes bonus track) of traditional and original holiday songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Standards

Standards

by Tortoise
February 20, 2001
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
It's All Around You

It's All Around You

by Tortoise
April 6, 2004
The Chicago post-rock instrumentalists add vocals (courtesy of Kelly Hogan) into the mix for the first time on this, their fifth LP.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Beacons Of Ancestorship

Beacons Of Ancestorship

by Tortoise
June 23, 2009
The rock band releases its first album of new material since 2004's "It's All Around You."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
The Brave And The Bold

The Brave And The Bold

by Tortoise & Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 24, 2006
The first collaboration between singer-songwriter Will Oldham and Chicago instrumental post-rockers Tortoise features 10 covers, including takes on songs by Elton John and Bruce Springsteen.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
C'mon

C'mon

by Town & Country
February 19, 2002
'C'mon' is the third full-length release for the experimental Chicago-based instrumental quartet.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
5

5

by Town & Country
September 9, 2003
The fifth release from the Chicago-based outfit continue their foray into "modern classical" composition using acoustic instruments.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Up Above

Up Above

by Town & Country
January 24, 2006
Asian instrumentation is highlighted on the Chicago minimalist, avant-garde outfit's sixth release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Out Of The Woods

Out Of The Woods

by Tracey Thorn
March 20, 2007
This is the Everything But The Girl singer's first solo release since 1982.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Love And Its Opposite

Love And Its Opposite

by Tracey Thorn
May 18, 2010
The Everything But The Girl singer's third solo album was produced by Ewan Pearson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Let It Rain

Let It Rain

by Tracy Chapman
October 15, 2002
On her sixth studio album, the singer-songwriter works with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey) for the first time.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.4
Where You Live

Where You Live

by Tracy Chapman
September 13, 2005
Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Our Bright Future

Our Bright Future

by Tracy Chapman
November 11, 2008
The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist was produced with Larry Klein.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
Drops Of Jupiter

Drops Of Jupiter

by Train
March 27, 2001
This is the major-label debut for the San Francisco adult alternative band.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
My Private Nation

My Private Nation

by Train
June 3, 2003
The San Francisco alt-rock band attempts to duplicate the success of 2001's 'Drops of Jupiter' with this, their third release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.7
For Me It's You

For Me It's You

by Train
January 31, 2006
The San Francisco band's fourth studio album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and includes a cover of Sugar's "If I Can't Change Your Mind."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.3
TA

TA

by Trans Am
May 7, 2002
The ever-changing Washington D.C. outfit dives completely into the realm of 80s-style electro-synth pop (complete with vocals) for this, their sixth album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Liberation

Liberation

by Trans Am
February 17, 2004
The Washington, D.C. band's seventh album finds the band in a more political mood, even sampling President Bush (the newer one) on one track.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Sex Change

Sex Change

by Trans Am
February 20, 2007
The ironic Washington, D.C. post-rockers return with their first album in three years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

by Trans Am
December 8, 2009
The three-disc set contains live recordings that span the 15-year career of the rock trio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Thing

Thing

by Trans Am
April 20, 2010
The rock band brings a space theme to its latest studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Haunted Cities

Haunted Cities

by Transplants
June 21, 2005
This is the second album from the punk trio which features members of blink-182 (Travis Barker) and Rancid (Tim Armstrong).
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.1
Weightlifting

Weightlifting

by Trash Can Sinatras
August 31, 2004
The fourth album for the veteran Scottish band is their first album release in eight years and first U.S. release since 1993's 'I've Seen Everything.'
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Eyes & Nines

Eyes & Nines

by Trash Talk
June 8, 2010
The Bronx's Joby Ford produces the Sacramento-based hard rock band's third full-length album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
The Invisible Band

The Invisible Band

by Travis
June 12, 2001
The follow-up to 2000's hit 'The Man Who,' 'Invisible Band' contains similar-sounding guitar pop from the Scottish rockers. The album was produced by Nigel Godrich, who worked with Radiohead on 'Kid A' and 'OK Computer.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
12 Memories

12 Memories

by Travis
October 14, 2003
The fourth album from the Glaswegian rock band is their darkest to date.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
The Boy With No Name

The Boy With No Name

by Travis
May 8, 2007
The fifth studio album for the Scottish four-piece includes production work from Nigel Godrich and Brian Eno.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.4
Ode To J. Smith

Ode To J. Smith

by Travis
November 4, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Emery Dobyns.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Travistan

Travistan

by Travis Morrison
September 28, 2004
The leader of the now-defunct Washington, D.C. outfit The Dismemberment Plan makes his solo debut with this disc, produced by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla. John Vanderslice guests.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.8
Carbeth

Carbeth

by Trembling Bells
April 14, 2009
The debut album for the English and Scottish quartet is led by Alex Neilson, who has worked as a drummer for Wil Oldham, Isobel Campbell, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Broken By Whispers

Broken By Whispers

by Trembling Blue Stars
March 7, 2000
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Alive To Every Smile

Alive To Every Smile

by Trembling Blue Stars
October 23, 2001
The fourth album from Bob Wratten under the Trembling Blue Stars name features yet another new lineup (although Annemari Davies does return for a couple of tracks).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Seven Autumn Flowers

The Seven Autumn Flowers

by Trembling Blue Stars
January 11, 2005
Robert Wratten (Field Mice) is joined by singers Beth Arzy and Anne Mari on this fifth TBS release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Trey Anastasio

Trey Anastasio

by Trey Anastasio
April 30, 2002
The official solo debut for the Phish head features 12 new Anastasio-penned tracks, with the guitarist backed by an eight-piece band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Shine

Shine

by Trey Anastasio
November 1, 2005
Brendan O'Brien produced the singer's first post-Phish solo record.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Horseshoe Curve

Horseshoe Curve

by Trey Anastasio
July 24, 2007
Phish's singer-guitarist releases his latest solo album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Mission Accomplished [EP]

Mission Accomplished [EP]

by Tricky
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Blowback

Blowback

by Tricky
June 26, 2001
Another eclectic effort from the former Massive Attack member features guest contributions from the likes of Alanis Morrisette, Cyndi Lauper, Ed Kowalcyzk (Live), and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.7
Vulnerable

Vulnerable

by Tricky
June 17, 2003
If declining sales and waning critical support are any indication, then yes, Tricky is probably feeling quite vulnerable at this stage of his career. But that didn't stop him from releasing this seventh LP, which includes covers of The Cure's "Love Cats" and XTC's "Dear God."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
A Colores

A Colores

by Tristeza
November 22, 2005
This is the fourth album for the San Diego, Calif. instrumental post-rock outfit.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Shogun

Shogun

by Trivium
September 30, 2008
The fourth album for the Florida-based metal quartet was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.9
The Lonely Position of Neutral

The Lonely Position of Neutral

by Trust Company
July 23, 2002
This four-piece alt-metal band from Alabama draws frequent comparisons to Linkin Park, and even work with Linkin producer Don Gilmore on this major-label debut album.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.3
Beat, Surf, Fun

Beat, Surf, Fun

by Tullycraft
March 5, 2002
This is the third studio recording for the Seattle-based outfit founded by members of indiepop forefathers Crayon. Ex-Sno*Boy guitarist Harold Hollingsworth has been added to the group's lineup.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
BiRd-BrAiNs

BiRd-BrAiNs

by tUnE-yArDs
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Good Arrows

Good Arrows

by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
...And Then We Saw Land

...And Then We Saw Land

by Tunng
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the British group is its first without cofounder Sam Genders.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Echo Kid

Echo Kid

by Turbo Fruits
September 29, 2009
Jonas Stein returns to his side project after leaving Be My Own Pet.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Optimist LP

The Optimist LP

by Turin Brakes
May 1, 2001
The debut LP from Britain's Turin Brakes (whom the press have heralded as 2001's Coldplay) collects five tracks from previous EPs as well as seven new songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Ether Song

Ether Song

by Turin Brakes
March 11, 2003
The English band's second LP was recorded in Los Angeles with engineer Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
JackInABox

JackInABox

by Turin Brakes
June 7, 2005
The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.4
Dark On Fire

Dark On Fire

by Turin Brakes
September 17, 2007
This is the London-based folk duo's fourth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Outbursts

Outbursts

by Turin Brakes
March 30, 2010
The British duo return to their folk rock roots with their debut on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Cream Cuts

Cream Cuts

by Tussle
August 26, 2008
Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes

Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes

by TV on the Radio
March 9, 2004
Brooklyn art-rockers TV On The Radio make their full-length debut with this release. The trio consists of vocalist/animator Tunde Adebimpe, multi-instrumentalist/producer David Andrew Sitek (who produced the Yeah Yeah Yeahs debut) and guitarist Kyp Malone.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Return To Cookie Mountain

Return To Cookie Mountain

by TV on the Radio
September 12, 2006
David Bowie guests on the highly-anticipated second LP (and major-label debut) from the distinctive NYC band.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.1
Dear Science,

Dear Science,

by TV on the Radio
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the New York band was produced by Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Southern Hummingbird

Southern Hummingbird

by Tweet
April 2, 2002
The former backup singer for Missy Elliott and Timbaland comes into her own on this, her debut album, which was produced and co-written by her two benefactors. Tweet's presence and talent are evidenced by the surprising abundance of guitar/soul tracks here, instead of a reliance on electronic/dance numbers typical of a Missy-Timbaland production.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Tourist History

Tourist History

by Two Door Cinema Club
April 27, 2010
The Northern Ireland duo who remixed the Phoenix track "Lasso" releases its first full-length album produced by Eliot James.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
What The Toll Tells

What The Toll Tells

by Two Gallants
February 21, 2006
This is the second album (and Saddle Creek debut) for the San Francisco duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Two Gallants

Two Gallants

by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Two Tongues

Two Tongues

by Two Tongues
February 3, 2009
The debut album for the band featuring Say Anything's Max Bemis and Coby Linder as well as Saves the Day's Chris Conley and David Soloway.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Central Market

Central Market

by Tyondai Braxton
September 15, 2009
The Battles band member releases his latest solo album on the Warp label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
All That You Can't Leave Behind

All That You Can't Leave Behind

by U2
October 31, 2000
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb

How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb

by U2
November 23, 2004
The band's first new album since 2000, a more stripped-down, "classic U2" disc than previous efforts, was recorded chiefly with producer Steve Lillywhite, with Chris Thomas and Nellee Hooper also helming some tracks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
No Line On The Horizon

No Line On The Horizon

by U2
March 3, 2009
The 12th studio album for the Irish rock band was produced with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Achtung Baby [Super Deluxe]

Achtung Baby [Super Deluxe]

by U2
November 1, 2011
On the 20th anniversary of the original release, the seventh studio album reissue includes remixes, B-sides, and outtakes. The larger box set editions add the eighth album, Zooropa and four DVDs of videos, documentaries, and a live concert from Sydney.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
Days Of Ash EP

Days Of Ash EP

by U2
February 18, 2026
U2's six-track EP was a surprise release and features guest appearances by Adeola, Jacknife Lee, Ed Sheeran, and Taras Topolia.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Sharpen Your Teeth

Sharpen Your Teeth

by Ugly Casanova
May 21, 2002
Ugly Casanova is the alter ego of Modest Mouse singer/guitarist Isaac Brock, who makes his solo debut with this release. The 13 tracks were produced by Brian Deck (Tortoise, Sea and Cake), and the backing band includes Pall Jenkins (Black Heart Procession) and Tim Rutili (Red Red Meat), but it sounds a lot like a Modest Mouse release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
Answers

Answers

by Ui
June 24, 2003
The New York-based but Chicago-sounding post-rock outfit (think Isotope 217 or Tortoise) founded by Sasha Frere-Jones offers 13 new tracks on their first LP since 1998, and their first with new bassist (one of two) Erik Sanko of Skeleton Key.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Seventy Two & Sunny

Seventy Two & Sunny

by Uncle Kracker
June 29, 2004
Kenny Chesney guests on '72 & Sunny,' the third solo disc for the Kid Rock protege.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
3.0
Lost In The Sound Of Separation

Lost In The Sound Of Separation

by Underoath
September 2, 2008
The sixth album for the metal band from Florida was produced by Adam Dutkiewicz, Matt Goldman, and David Bendeth.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.1
Unified Theory

Unified Theory

by Unified Theory
August 15, 2000
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.8
Never Never Land

Never Never Land

by UNKLE
October 26, 2004
U.N.K.L.E. is the pet project of Mo'Wax label head James Lavelle, whose successful 1998 album 'Psyence Fiction' included notable contributions from DJ Shadow, Thom Yorke and Badly Drawn Boy. Guests this time out include Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), Robert "3D" del Naja (Massive Attack), Brian Eno, Ian Brown (Stone Roses), Mani (Stone Roses/Primal Scream) Joel Cadbury (South) and Jarvis Cocker (Pulp).
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
End Titles: Stories For Film

End Titles: Stories For Film

by UNKLE
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the London electronic group features Josh Homme, Gavin Clark, Joel Cadbury, Philip Sheppard, Black Mountain, and Abel Ferrara as guest artists.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.4
Leaves Turn Inside You

Leaves Turn Inside You

by Unwound
April 17, 2001
The first album in three years for the indie rockers is an epic 2-CD set.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.8