Album Releases by Genre

Horrorscope 2301.

Horrorscope

by Eve 6
July 25, 2000
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.5
Barbara 2302.

Barbara

by We Are Scientists
June 15, 2010
The latest album for the indie rock band We Are Scientists is its first with ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
You Can Play These Songs With Chords 2303.

You Can Play These Songs With Chords

by Death Cab for Cutie
October 22, 2002
This collection of B-sides, alternate versions and rarities contains 18 tracks, including an early cover of the Smiths' "This Charming Man."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
This Island 2304.

This Island

by Le Tigre
October 19, 2004
The trio make the jump to a major label with 'This Island,' which features a cover of the Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Houses of the Molé 2305.

Houses of the Molé

by Ministry
June 22, 2004
The oh-so-punny industrial rockers return with, believe it or not, their 10th LP (although that does include their early synth-pop releases when they were scary for very different reasons).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Out Of The Shadow 2306.

Out Of The Shadow

by Rogue Wave
July 13, 2004
Originally self-released by the band in 2003, this debut album for Rogue Wave (basically just namesake Zach Rogue, plus additional musicians on some songs) was remastered and re-released by Sub Pop in 2004.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
The Alternative To Love 2307.

The Alternative To Love

by Brendan Benson
March 22, 2005
Long championed by the White Stripes' Jack White, fellow Detroit singer-songwriter Brendan Benson follows his 2002 disc 'Lapalco' with this set co-produced by Tchad Blake.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Fed 2308.

Fed

by Plush
August 25, 2008
Originally released in Japan, the sophomore album for Liam Hayes as Plush is finally released wide.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.5
Beat 'Em Up 2309.

Beat 'Em Up

by Iggy Pop
July 17, 2001
This is Iggy Pop's first album since 1999's poorly-received 'Avenue B.'
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Out Of Nothing 2310.

Out Of Nothing

by Embrace
June 14, 2005
The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Keep Calm And Carry On 2311.

Keep Calm And Carry On

by Stereophonics
May 11, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced with Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.5
No, Virginia... 2312.

No, Virginia...

by Dresden Dolls
May 20, 2008
The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
The Brave And The Bold 2313.

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
Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live] 2314.

Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live]

by Lou Reed
November 4, 2008
The live album features Reed, for the first time in 30 years, singing songs from "Berlin" at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York over five nights in December 2006.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Wilderness 2315.

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.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Amber Headlights 2316.

Amber Headlights

by Greg Dulli
September 6, 2005
'Headlights' includes songs first written by Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers) in 2002. Petra Haden guests.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Women + Country 2317.

Women + Country

by Jakob Dylan
April 6, 2010
The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
District Line 2318.

District Line

by Bob Mould
February 5, 2008
The first album on the Anti- label for ex-Hüsker Dü/Sugar member Bob Mould.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Alter The Ending 2319.

Alter The Ending

by Dashboard Confessional
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the Chris Carrabba-led band was produced by Butch Walker and Adam Schlesinger.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Spooked 2320.

Spooked

by Robyn Hitchcock
October 5, 2004
Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
The Black Dirt Sessions 2321.

The Black Dirt Sessions

by Deer Tick
June 8, 2010
The latest album for the John McCauley's band Deer Tick is its first with former Titus Andronicus guitarist Ian O'Neil.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Thing Of The Past 2322.

Thing Of The Past

by Vetiver
May 13, 2008
"A Thing of the Past" also features guest appearances by Vashti Bunyan, the Chapin Sisters and Michael Hurley
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Can Our Love... 2323.

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
Living Well 2324.

Living Well

by Rob Crow
January 23, 2007
This is the fourth solo album for the Pinback frontman.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Magnificent Fiend 2325.

Magnificent Fiend

by Howlin Rain
March 4, 2008
The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Master Of Disaster 2326.

Master Of Disaster

by John Hiatt
June 21, 2005
Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Burn and Shiver 2327.

Burn and Shiver

by Azure Ray
April 9, 2002
The mellow indie-pop duo (Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink, both former members of Bright Eyes) returned to the studio with producer Eric Bachmann (Archers of Loaf) to record this sophomore LP. Fink and Taylor also lend their vocals to a track on Moby's latest, '18.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Eyes & Nines 2328.

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
Woke On A Whaleheart 2329.

Woke On A Whaleheart

by Bill Callahan
April 24, 2007
The singer-songwriter behind Smog [and its more parenthetical offshoot, (Smog)] returns with his first release under his given name.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Electric Blue Watermelon 2330.

Electric Blue Watermelon

by North Mississippi Allstars
September 6, 2005
The eclectic southern blues-rockers return with an album produced by Jim Dickinson (father of band members Cody and Luther). Lucinda Williams guests.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Awoo 2331.

Awoo

by The Hidden Cameras
September 19, 2006
This is the third studio album for the Toronto collective headed by Joel Gibb.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Chops 2332.

Chops

by Euros Childs
October 24, 2006
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci frontman Euros Childs makes his solo debut with this 14-song effort.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.5
Old Money 2333.

Old Money

by Omar Rodríguez-López
January 27, 2009
The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Sleep Mountain 2334.

Sleep Mountain

by The Kissaway Trail
April 20, 2010
The second full-length album for the Danish band was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Kissin' Time 2335.

Kissin' Time

by Marianne Faithfull
August 13, 2002
The 60's star offers up ten new tracks with the help of friends Pulp, Blur, Billy Corgan, Beck, and Dave Stewart.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Catacombs 2336.

Catacombs

by Cass McCombs
July 7, 2009
This is the foruth album for the singer from Baltimore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Hippies 2337.

Hippies

by Harlem
April 6, 2010
The second full-length for the Austin trio features 16 tracks and is their first for Matador Records.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
The Good, the Bad, and the Funky 2338.

The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

by Tom Tom Club
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
The Calcination Of Scout Niblett 2339.

The Calcination Of Scout Niblett

by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
Happiness 2340.

Happiness

by Fridge
September 18, 2001
This is the fourth instrumental album (but first U.S. release) from London, England's Fridge, which features guitarist Kieran Hebden (who also records as Four Tet).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
A People's History Of The Dismemberment Plan 2341.

A People's History Of The Dismemberment Plan

by The Dismemberment Plan
October 7, 2003
This final release from the now disbanded Washington, D.C. group is a remix album, but with a twist: all of the tracks were remixed by fans in response to an invitation on DP's website, with the best entries selected for inclusion on this disc.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Universal Truths And Cycles 2342.

Universal Truths And Cycles

by Guided by Voices
June 18, 2002
The Ohio band fronted by Robert Pollard offers up a 19-track set that is not just a return to former home Matador Records but a full return to classic, self-produced GBV form, after working with outside producers on the previous two albums.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
New Clouds 2343.

New Clouds

by White Rainbow
October 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Choral 2344.

Choral

by Mountains
February 17, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based duo who met at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
Shots 2345.

Shots

by Ladyhawk
March 4, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian indie rock quartet from Vancouver.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Zootime 2346.

Zootime

by Mystery Jets
May 8, 2007
The UK band's American debut takes seven of the tracks from first album 'Making Dens' and adds five new songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Silver Lake 2347.

Silver Lake

by Vic Chesnutt
March 25, 2003
The unique singer-songwriter's 11th LP was produced by Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams).
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.5
Be Still Please 2348.

Be Still Please

by Portastatic
October 10, 2006
Laura Cantrell, Peter Holsapple, and Annie Hayden guest on Mac McCaughan's second Portastatic album of 2006.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Trouble Every Day [Soundtrack] 2349.

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
The Mess We Made 2350.

The Mess We Made

by Matt Elliott
May 13, 2003
Recording under his own name for the first time rather than his usual Third Eye Foundation (definitely not to be confused with Third Eye Blind), Bristol, England's Matt Elliott returns with a dark, moody collection of lo-fi, sample-based electronica.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
Unicorn 2351.

Unicorn

by Chew Lips
February 1, 2010
The debut album for the British trio was produced by David Kosten.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Option Paralysis 2352.

Option Paralysis

by The Dillinger Escape Plan
March 23, 2010
The fourth album for the rock band is its first on its Season of Mist label and with drummer Billy Rymer (Gil Sharone left to concentrate on his band Stolen Babies).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Down In Albion 2353.

Down In Albion

by Babyshambles
February 14, 2006
The Clash's Mick Jones produced this debut LP for the new band from The Libertines' Pete Doherty.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.4
We Started Nothing 2354.

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.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Battle Studies 2355.

Battle Studies

by John Mayer
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was co-produced with Steve Jordan.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
A Bigger Bang 2356.

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.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
One Life Stand 2357.

One Life Stand

by Hot Chip
February 9, 2010
The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Some Loud Thunder 2358.

Some Loud Thunder

by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
January 30, 2007
Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Faceless 2359.

Faceless

by Godsmack
April 8, 2003
The Boston-based punk-metal outfit returns with a third studio LP, produced by David Botrill (Tool).
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.4
Glasvegas 2360.

Glasvegas

by Glasvegas
January 6, 2009
The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Winning Days 2361.

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
Up All Night 2362.

Up All Night

by Razorlight
October 26, 2004
One of 2004's Next Big Things in the UK music press, Razorlight make their full-length debut with this 13-track disc. Compared to the likes of Oasis and The Libertines, the band is led by self-proclaimed songwriting genius Johnny Borrell.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Forgiveness Rock Record 2363.

Forgiveness Rock Record

by Broken Social Scene
May 4, 2010
With John McEntire as producer, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Charles Spearin, Andrew Whiteman, Sam Goldberg, and Justin Peroff worked together to write the group's fourth studio album (outside of the two Broken Social Scene Presents...albums). Other BSS members do appear as guests on this release, including Leslie Feist, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Jason Collett, and Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think and Years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Uh Huh Her 2364.

Uh Huh Her

by PJ Harvey
June 8, 2004
On her seventh album, a sparser affair than her 2000 effort 'Stories From The City?,' PJ Harvey produced, mixed, and played all of the instruments herself (aside from drums, handled by Robert Ellis), with some additional production from Head.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
LotusFlow3r 2365.

LotusFlow3r

by Prince
March 29, 2009
After releasing Planet Earth for free in the United Kingdom, the singer-songwriter's three albums (one by new artist Bria Valente) are packaged together as a Target store exclusive in the United States.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Sleep Through The Static 2366.

Sleep Through The Static

by Jack Johnson
February 5, 2008
The singer from Hawaii returns with his latest album, which was recorded on solar-powered equipment.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Chase This Light 2367.

Chase This Light

by Jimmy Eat World
October 16, 2007
Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone 2368.

I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone

by Crime In Stereo
February 23, 2010
This is the fourth album for the hardcore rock band from Long Island.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.4
Out Of Ashes 2369.

Out Of Ashes

by Dead By Sunrise
October 13, 2009
This is the debut album for Linkin Park's Chester Bennington's side project that includes members from Julian-K.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
The Mix-Up 2370.

The Mix-Up

by Beastie Boys
June 26, 2007
Money Mark guests on this all-instrumental, post-punk-influenced, 12-track set for the veteran hip-hop outfit.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Twelve Stops And Home 2371.

Twelve Stops And Home

by The Feeling
June 5, 2006
This is the debut album for the London-based pop-rock five-piece.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon 2372.

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

by Devendra Banhart
September 25, 2007
The latest album from the Texas-based artist includes guest appearances by Gael Garc?a Bernal, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
In Our Bedroom After The War 2373.

In Our Bedroom After The War

by Stars
September 25, 2007
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Battlefield 2374.

Battlefield

by Jordin Sparks
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album for the American Idol winner was produced by Ryan Tedder.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Guerolito 2375.

Guerolito

by Beck
December 13, 2005
Beck's latest LP, 'Guero,' is remixed track-for-track by the likes of Air, Boards Of Canada, El-P and Subtle.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Gemstones 2376.

Gemstones

by Adam Green
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter (formerly of The Moldy Peaches) follows his acclaimed set 'Friends Of Mine' with this disc produced by Dan Myers.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.4
Shine 2377.

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
Proof of Youth 2378.

Proof of Youth

by The Go! Team
September 11, 2007
Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Give Up The Ghost 2379.

Give Up The Ghost

by Brandi Carlile
October 6, 2009
The third album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.4
5:55 2380.

5:55

by Charlotte Gainsbourg
April 24, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
I Will Be 2381.

I Will Be

by Dum Dum Girls
March 30, 2010
The debut album for Dee Dee (aka Kristen Gundred) was recorded with the help of producer Richard Gottehrer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Mwng 2382.

Mwng

by Super Furry Animals
June 20, 2000
The Furries return with an entire album of Welsh-language songs.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
Liverpool 8 2383.

Liverpool 8

by Ringo Starr
January 15, 2008
Ringo returns to Capitol Records to work with long-time producer Mark Hudson. But after a falling out, David A. Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, ends up finishing the record.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Earthly Delights 2384.

Earthly Delights

by Lightning Bolt
October 27, 2009
This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
Subtitulo 2385.

Subtitulo

by Josh Rouse
March 21, 2006
The Nebraskan singer-songwriter recorded this seventh album in his new home of Spain.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Santi 2386.

Santi

by The Academy Is...
April 3, 2007
This is the second LP for the Chicago emo band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Another Day On Earth 2387.

Another Day On Earth

by Brian Eno
June 14, 2005
Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Ocean's Eleven OST 2388.

Ocean's Eleven OST

by David Holmes
December 4, 2001
Much as he did for another Steven Soderbergh film ("Out Of Sight"), David Holmes provides the score for Soderbergh's Rat Pack remake. Much of the album consists of Holmes originals (including "69 Police," which also appears on his 'Bow Down To The Exit Sign' LP), supplemented by songs from the likes of everyone from Handsome Boy Modeling School to Elvis Presley.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.4
Yours, Mine & Ours 2389.

Yours, Mine & Ours

by Pernice Brothers
May 20, 2003
Joe Pernice and company return with ten new indie-pop gems.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.4
Unbroken 2390.

Unbroken

by Katherine McPhee
January 5, 2010
John Alagia produced the American Idol comtestant's second album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Tear The World Down 2391.

Tear The World Down

by We Are The Fallen
May 11, 2010
Former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody's new band features seventh season American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on lead vocals.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Swords 2392.

Swords

by Morrissey
November 3, 2009
The compilation contains b-sides from his past three albums.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
So Much For The City 2393.

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).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Ten Silver Drops 2394.

Ten Silver Drops

by Secret Machines
April 25, 2006
This is the sophomore set from the Texas-founded (and now New York-based) band known for its epic, proggy, psychedelic sound.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Quiet Is The New Loud 2395.

Quiet Is The New Loud

by Kings of Convenience
March 6, 2001
This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
If On A Winter's Night... 2396.

If On A Winter's Night...

by Sting
October 26, 2009
Sting's latest solo album features some traditional music from the UK with winter themes.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
7.4
Quicken The Heart 2397.

Quicken The Heart

by Maxïmo Park
May 12, 2009
The third album for the English indie rock quintet.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Life...The Best Game In Town 2398.

Life...The Best Game In Town

by Harvey Milk
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
In Advance Of The Broken Arm 2399.

In Advance Of The Broken Arm

by Marnie Stern
February 20, 2007
New York guitarist Stern (who blends harder, experimental rock with more typical indie-rock tunes) makes her debut with this 13-song set co-produced by Zach Hill (Hella).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Hey Ma 2400.

Hey Ma

by James
September 16, 2008
The first album in nearly 10 years for the British rock band was recorded in France.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4