Album Releases by Genre
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The Snake
by Wildbirds & Peacedrums
August 25, 2009
The Swedish duo releases their second album.
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Wilderness
by Wilderness
July 5, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the Baltimore four-piece whose frontman (James Johnson) bears a strong vocal resemblance to John Lydon.
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Vessel States
by Wilderness
April 11, 2006
The Baltimore band returns with a quick follow-up to last year's self-titled debut.
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(K)no(w)here
by Wilderness
November 4, 2008
The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.
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Animals In The Dark
by William Elliott Whitmore
February 17, 2009
The Iowan-born singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Anti label.
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Songbird
by Willie Nelson
October 31, 2006
Youngster Ryan Adams produced this 11-song mix of originals and covers, which also includes musical backing from Adams' band The Cardinals.
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Where The Humans Eat
by Willy Mason
October 12, 2004
The Martha's Vineyard native recorded this debut LP of intelligent, folky rock when he was 19.
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If The Ocean Gets Rough
by Willy Mason
March 20, 2007
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album.
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The Emotional Rescue LP
by Windsor For The Derby
June 25, 2002
The Austin band's fourth LP represents a new direction for the group (which features Dan Matz and Jason McNeely and a handful of rotating contributors) toward more delicate and intricate compositions. In addition, a new emphasis on vocals makes this the band's most accessible release to date.
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We Fight Til Death
by Windsor For The Derby
August 17, 2004
The now Philadelphia-based band's fifth album in its ten-year history marks its debut for Secretly Canadian. What's not so secret is that the disc was produced by Dan Burton (Early Day Miners).
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Giving Up The Ghost
by Windsor For The Derby
August 16, 2005
The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'
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Punctuated Equilibrium
by Wino
January 20, 2009
Scott "Wino" Weinrich, former member of such bands as The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, and The Hidden Hand, releases his debut solo album.
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![Read & Burn 01 [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/9d2e8bddc232bc693f01597528345ef4-98.jpg)
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Read & Burn 01 [EP]
by Wire
June 25, 2002
The groundbreaking English four-piece art-punk band has reunited (25 years after their debut) to record this 6-track EP, representing their first new studio output together since 1990's 'Manscape.'
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![Read & Burn 02 [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/8/f9c07f3b9b766083ee0106d8abbb2c8a-98.jpg)
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Read & Burn 02 [EP]
by Wire
October 1, 2002
This is the second in a series of self-released EPs from the newly-reborn band, following 'Read & Burn 01' which was released earlier in 2002.
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Send
by Wire
April 28, 2003
The legendary English band, now re-formed, reunited and reinvigorated, return with their first LP in over a dozen years, with a sound that recalls the punk energy of their 1970s albums while sounding completely modern. Note that 7 of the 11 tracks here are also found in some form on 2002's twin "Read & Burn" EPs.
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Object 47
by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
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Witch
by Witch
March 7, 2006
This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.
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Vessels
by Wolf & Cub
March 6, 2007
The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.
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Burned Mind
by Wolf Eyes
September 28, 2004
Their first Sub Pop release finds the noisy Detroit band as a threesome, with founder Nate Young joined (as he has been since 2000) by Aaron Dilloway and John Olson.
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Human Animal
by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
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Apologies To The Queen Mary
by Wolf Parade
September 27, 2005
The Montreal band's Sub Pop debut was co-produced by Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock.
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At Mount Zoomer
by Wolf Parade
June 17, 2008
The Montreal quartet recorded its sophomore album at Arcade Fire's church studio.
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Expo 86
by Wolf Parade
June 29, 2010
With all but the vocals recorded live to tape, Wolf Parade's new release promises massive sound and heavy-hitting lyrics, which is what we've come to expect from this innovative indie-rock quartet.
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Tidings
by Wolf People
February 23, 2010
The first album released by Jagjaguwar for the London-based band features recordings made between 2005 and 2007.
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Wolfmother
by Wolfmother
May 2, 2006
This is the first full-length release for the hard-rocking, classic rock-influenced Australian power trio.
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Cosmic Egg
by Wolfmother
October 26, 2009
The second album for the Australian rock band was produced by Alan Moulder.
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Black Cascade
by Wolves in the Throne Room
March 31, 2009
The third album for the Washington-based metal band was produced by Randall Dunn.
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Women
by Women
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen.
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Magnolia
by Wooden Birds
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the new band led by Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set.
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Dos
by Wooden Shjips
April 14, 2009
The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.
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Vol. 2
by Wooden Shjips
March 30, 2010
This is a second compilation of live singles, B-sides, and covers for the San Francisco band.
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Treasury Library Canada
by Woodpigeon
February 3, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.
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Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
by Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
September 15, 2008
British Wreckless Eric teams up with American Amy Rigby on their first album as a married couple.
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The Knot
by Wye Oak
July 21, 2009
This is the second album for the Baltimore duo formally known as Monarch.
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Fabulous Muscles
by Xiu Xiu
February 17, 2004
This is the third full-length album for the challenging, intensely personal Bay Area post-punk outfit led by Jamie Stewart.
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La Foret
by Xiu Xiu
July 12, 2005
The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four.
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The Air Force
by Xiu Xiu
September 12, 2006
Deerhoof's Greg Saunier produced this fifth album for the experimental Bay Area band led by Jamie Stewart.
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Women As Lovers
by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
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Wasp Star (Apple Venus, Pt. 2)
by XTC
May 23, 2000
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Welcome To Goon Island
by XX Teens
September 30, 2008
Formerly known as the Xerox Teens until the copy company came calling, the British quintet releases their first full-length.
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See Mystery Lights
by YACHT
August 4, 2009
This is the third album for the duo from Oregon led by Jona Bechtolt.
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![Yeah Yeah Yeahs [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/e07652cabde65e0fb706f4d516e7f685-98.jpg)
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Yeah Yeah Yeahs [EP]
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 9, 2002
One of 2002's much-hyped neo-garage rock bands, New York's Yeah Yeah Yeahs have opened for acts such as the White Stripes and the Strokes, and have drawn comparisons to both. This five-track debut EP was originally released in 2001 on the indie Shifty label, and saw a rerelease in the summer of 2002 on Touch & Go.
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![Machine [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/6084517492e17c9724242f382ca6d50a-98.jpg)
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Machine [EP]
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
November 5, 2002
This three-track single (optimistically dubbed an "EP"), the band's second overall release, contains songs that allegedly will not appear on their upcoming full-length debut.
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Fever To Tell
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
April 29, 2003
This is the highly-anticipated debut LP for the New York art-punk trio, who have developed a fanbase and generated a great deal of publicity (not to mention a major-label deal) through a series of EPs and live performances.
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Show Your Bones
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
March 28, 2006
The New York trio's short but highly anticipated sophomore set--which features a mellower, more polished sound--was produced by Squeak E Clean and mixed by Alan Moulder.
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![Is Is [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/40f546942a29a608fd80045fbce0e8ce-98.jpg)
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Is Is [EP]
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 24, 2007
The New York band releases its latest EP, written during the Fever To Tell tour.
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It's Blitz
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
March 31, 2009
The third album for the New York band was produced by Nick Launay and Dave Sitek.
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Odd Blood
by Yeasayer
February 9, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.
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Going Places
by Yellow Swans
March 2, 2010
This the final album for Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman. The experimental music duo from Portland, Oregon broke up in 2008.
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Lights And Sounds
by Yellowcard
January 24, 2006
The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.
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Paper Walls
by Yellowcard
July 17, 2007
Yellowcard's follow-up to 2006's "Lights and Sounds," again produced by Neal Avron.
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![Tribute To [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/12b4765dedff2080e4bbf1250b0953f0-98.jpg)
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Tribute To [EP]
by Yim Yames
August 4, 2009
My Morning Jacket's Jim James releases his tribute EP to the late George Harrison.
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And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out
by Yo La Tengo
February 22, 2000
Aside from the noisy "Cherry Chapstick," the tracks on And Then Nothing showcase a mellower sound for the Hoboken, NJ three-piece, which disappointed some long-time fans but certainly won over critics.
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Danelectro EP
by Yo La Tengo
November 14, 2000
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Summer Sun
by Yo La Tengo
April 8, 2003
The days of hard-rocking Yo La Tengo appear to be over (at least on record), as the Hoboken, NJ trio continues along the atmospheric, lower-volume path begun on 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out.' Included among the 13 Roger Moutenot-produced tracks is a cover of Big Star's "Take Care" and the James McNew-sung "Tiny Birds."
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![Today Is The Day [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/7/a7bdafb642be4f0c5ba85c1adc450223-98.jpg)
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Today Is The Day [EP]
by Yo La Tengo
October 21, 2003
More "rocking" than recent LP 'Summer Sun,' this six-track EP includes four new songs plus alternate versions of "Cherry Chapstick" and the title cut.
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I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass
by Yo La Tengo
September 12, 2006
After two relatively subdued albums, Ira, Georgia and James return with a much more varied effort that at times recalls pretty much every stage of their history. Roger Moutenot again produces.
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Popular Songs
by Yo La Tengo
September 8, 2009
The latest release for the rock band was produced with Roger Moutenot.
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Charmed & Strange
by Yoav
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar.
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Yes, I'm A Witch
by Yoko Ono
February 6, 2007
'Witch' features an assortment of indie artists who have reimagined classic Yoko Ono tracks by mixing elements of the originals (mainly the vocals) with newly recorded music. The roster includes the Flaming Lips, Le Tigre, Spiritualized, Cat Power and the Polyphonic Spree.
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Between My Head and the Sky
by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 22, 2009
The first album credited to the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band since 1975 features Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), and her son/producer Sean Lennon.
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XXXX
by You Say Party! We Say Die!
February 9, 2010
Released in their native country last fall, the third album for the Canadian rockers finds the quintet adds new variations to their sound.
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Superabundance
by Young Knives
March 10, 2008
The trio from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, releases its sophomore full-length album.
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All At Once
by Young People
March 21, 2006
The avant-garde Los Angeles band's third album is their first without co-founder Jeff Rosenberg.
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Casino Twilight Dogs
by Youth Group
January 30, 2007
The Australian band's second album was produced by Wayne Connolly (The Vines) and includes their cover of Alphaville's "Forever Young."
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An Other Cup
by Yusuf
November 14, 2006
Yusuf Islam (who seems to have lost the "Islam" portion of his name), better known by his former name of Cat Stevens, returns with his first album of pop songs since 1978.
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Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night)
by Yusuf
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter previously known as Cat Stevens was recorded live in various studios around the world.
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Astrological Straits
by Zach Hill
August 12, 2008
This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.
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Zee Avi
by Zee Avi
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the Malaysian-born singer-songwriter.
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Carboniferous
by Zu
February 17, 2009
The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.
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Mary Star of the Sea
by Zwan
January 28, 2003
The new group led by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins features a lineup including fellow Pumpkin Jimmy Chamberlin on drums and guitarists Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Skunk) and David Pajo (Slint, Tortoise).
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