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High Violet

High Violet

by The National
May 11, 2010
The band and Peter Katis produced the Brooklyn-based rock quintet's fifth full-length album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
First Two Pages of Frankenstein

First Two Pages of Frankenstein

by The National
April 28, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release from indie rock quintet The National features guest appearances by Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, and Taylor Swift.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers

Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers

by The National
September 2, 2003
This is the second album for the Brooklyn- (formerly Ohio-) based indie rockers fronted by singer Matt Berninger.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Alligator

Alligator

by The National
April 12, 2005
This is the third LP for the Brooklyn five-piece fronted by deep-voiced Matt Berninger.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Boxer

Boxer

by The National
May 22, 2007
Sufjan Stevens is among the guests on the Brooklyn band's follow-up to their acclaimed 2005 release 'Alligator.'
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
Laugh Track

Laugh Track

by The National
September 18, 2023
The surprise release from The National was mostly written at the same time as April's First Two Pages Of Frankenstein and features guest appearances by Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, and Rosanne Cash.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Sleep Well Beast

Sleep Well Beast

by The National
September 8, 2017
The seventh full-length studio release for the indie rock band was produced by band member Aaron Dessner with co-production by Bryce Dessner and Matt Berninger.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Trouble Will Find Me

Trouble Will Find Me

by The National
May 21, 2013
The sixth studio release for the Brooklyn indie rock quintet features guest appearances from Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, and Sharon Van Ette.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
I Am Easy to Find

I Am Easy to Find

by The National
May 17, 2019
The eighth full-length release for the indie rock band includes guest appaearnces from the Brooklyn Youth Choir, Gail Ann Dorsey, Lisa Hannigan, Kate Stables, Mina Tindle, and Sharon Van Etten.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Rome [Live]

Rome [Live]

by The National
December 13, 2024
The 21-track live recording from the June 2024 performance by Brooklyn-based rock band The National at Rome's Cavea at Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone was mixed by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Standards, Vol. IV

Standards, Vol. IV

by The National Jazz Trio of Scotland
April 20, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the Scottish collective (who do not play jazz nor a trio) is the first to features just one vocalist, Kate Sudgen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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Kings & Queens

Kings & Queens

by The National Trust
January 24, 2006
The Chicago-based outfit led by Neil Rosario and Mark Henning return with a Prince-esque sophomore set.
Metascore:
60
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Travel

Travel

by The Necks
February 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian trio The Necks features four 20-minute improvisational tracks.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
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Body

Body

by The Necks
August 17, 2018
The 20th full-length release for the Australian trio of Chris Abrahams, Lloyd Swanton, and Tony Buck consists of a single nearly 57-minute-long piece.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
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Mindset

Mindset

by The Necks
November 22, 2011
The latest release from the Australian jazz trio is composed of only two tracks, with each being over more than 20 minutes long.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Three

Three

by The Necks
March 27, 2020
The 21st release for the Australian instrumental trio of Chris Abrahams, Tony Buck, and Lloyd Swanton features three 20+-minute long tracks.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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Open

Open

by The Necks
October 29, 2013
The 17th release for the Australian improvised jazz trio is an over hour piece.
Metascore:
79
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Vertigo

Vertigo

by The Necks
October 30, 2015
The 18th release for the Sydney-based experimental jazz trio features one 44-minute long track.
Metascore:
79
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Unfold

Unfold

by The Necks
February 10, 2017
The 19th full-length release for the Australian experimental jazz trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Bleed

Bleed

by The Necks
October 11, 2024
The latest full-length release from Australian trio The Necks features one 42-minute track and was recorded and mixed by Tim Whitte.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Disquiet

Disquiet

by The Necks
October 10, 2025
The three-disc release from Australian trio The Necks features one track over an hour long and another at just over 57 minutes (plus two over 25-minute-long tracks).
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Wiped Out!

Wiped Out!

by The Neighbourhood
October 30, 2015
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles rock quintet led by Jesse Rutherford was produced by Justyn Pilbrow.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.2
I Love You

I Love You

by The Neighbourhood
April 23, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based indie rock quintet led by Jesse Rutherford.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
7.7
The Neighbourhood

The Neighbourhood

by The Neighbourhood
March 9, 2018
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles alternative rock band was produced with Lars Stalfors.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.0
Wrath Of Circuits

Wrath Of Circuits

by The Nein
May 17, 2005
This is the full-length debut for the Durham, NC dance-punk outfit led by Finn Cohen.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Neptunes Present... Clones

The Neptunes Present... Clones

by The Neptunes
August 19, 2003
A showcase for their record label Star Trak, 'Clones' is a compilation of 22 Neptunes-produced and/or performed tracks, featuring A-list artists such as Nelly, Busta Rhymes, P. Diddy, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Nas.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Lost on the River

Lost on the River

by The New Basement Tapes
November 10, 2014
Produced by T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens of Carolina Chocolate Drops, Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, and Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons, helped complete and record the unfinished lyrics written in 1967 by Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
It's Alive!

It's Alive!

by The New Cars
June 6, 2006
Only guitarist Elliot Easton and keyboardist Greg Hawkes return from the Old Cars (well, actually, just the Cars), with frontman duties falling to Todd Rundgren after Ric Ocasek (wisely) said no. The album itself features three new studio tracks and a slew of re-recorded Cars classics.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
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The New Eve Is Rising

The New Eve Is Rising

by The New Eves
August 1, 2025
The debut full-length release from British quartet The New Eves was co-produced with Joe Jones and Jack Ogborne.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Into the Lime

Into the Lime

by The New Mendicants
January 28, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the pop rock supergroup formed by Joe Pernice of the Pernice Brothers, Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake, and Mike Belisky of The Sadies.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Mass Romantic

Mass Romantic

by The New Pornographers
November 21, 2000
This Vancouver, Canada-based indie-rock supergroup features members of Limblifter, Zumpano and Destroyer and is fronted by Neko Case.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.0
Challengers

Challengers

by The New Pornographers
August 21, 2007
The Canadian indie rock band's mellow fourth album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Together

Together

by The New Pornographers
May 4, 2010
The latest album for The New Pornographers features guest appearances by Beirut's Zach Condon, Annie Clark, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and some members of The Dap-Kings.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Brill Bruisers

Brill Bruisers

by The New Pornographers
August 26, 2014
The first release in four years for the supergroup that includes Dan Bejar, Kathryn Calder, Neko Case, and AC Newman was produced by Newman and John Collins.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Twin Cinema

Twin Cinema

by The New Pornographers
August 23, 2005
This is the third album of sunny indie-pop tunes for the acclaimed union of Neko Case, Dan Bejar (also of Destroyer) and A.C. Newman.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Electric Version

Electric Version

by The New Pornographers
May 6, 2003
The Vancouver, Canada indie supergroup attempts to duplicate the success of 2000's 'Mass Romantic' with this sophomore release. Neko Case returns to handle vocal duties.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Whiteout Conditions

Whiteout Conditions

by The New Pornographers
April 7, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band led by A.C. Newman does not feature Dan Bejar (he was working on music for a Destroyer album).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Continue as a Guest

Continue as a Guest

by The New Pornographers
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers is its first on the Merge label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
In the Morse Code of Brake Lights

In the Morse Code of Brake Lights

by The New Pornographers
September 27, 2019
The eighth full-length studio release for the Canadian indie rock group was produced by its frontman, A.C. Newman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The Former Site Of

The Former Site Of

by The New Pornographers
March 27, 2026
The latest full-length release from the A.C. Newman-led collective The New Pornographers features Charley Drayton on drums.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The End Is Near

The End Is Near

by The New Year
May 18, 2004
This is the sophomore disc for the Texas five-piece featuring former Bedhead co-founders (and current brothers) Matt and Bubba Kadane. The album was recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Snow

Snow

by The New Year
April 28, 2017
The indie rock/slowcore band returns with its first new release in nine years which was written over that course of time between albums.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
The New Year

The New Year

by The New Year
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
See You In Magic

See You In Magic

by The Night Marchers
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Allez! Allez!

Allez! Allez!

by The Night Marchers
January 22, 2013
The second release from the John Reis-led rock band was recorded three years ago.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter

by The Nightingales
May 26, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British post-punk band since reforming in 2004 was produced by band bassist Andreas Schmid.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Insult To Injury

Insult To Injury

by The Nightingales
March 2, 2009
The latest album for the former members of the English punk group The Prefects was produced by Hans Joachim Irmler (Faust).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
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Union Town [EP]

Union Town [EP]

by The Nightwatchman
July 19, 2011
Profits from the eight-track EP of pro-union songs will go to the America Votes Labor Unity Fund.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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One Man Revolution

One Man Revolution

by The Nightwatchman
April 24, 2007
Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello makes his solo debut as The Nightwatchman, with Brendan O'Brien producing this acoustic set.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
The Fabled City

The Fabled City

by The Nightwatchman
September 30, 2008
The sophomore solo album for Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Heavy Like A Headache

Heavy Like A Headache

by The Ninth Wave
March 18, 2022
The second full-length release for the Scottish band was self-produced and mixed by Max Heyes.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Contact

Contact

by The Noisettes
August 27, 2012
Now a duo, Dan Smith and Shingai Shoniwa release their third album of music influenced by disco, jazz, pop, and soul.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Close to the Glass

Close to the Glass

by The Notwist
February 25, 2014
Th eighth full-length release for the German electronic band is its first studio album in over five years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Vertigo Days

Vertigo Days

by The Notwist
January 29, 2021
The first new full-length studio release in seven years for the German band features guest appearances Angel Bat Dawid, Ben LaMar Gay, Juana Molina, and Zayaendo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
The  Messier Objects

The Messier Objects

by The Notwist
February 3, 2015
The eighth full-length release for the indie electronic band is a collection of unreleased instrumental music for plays and movies.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Superheroes, Ghostvillains & Stuff [Live]

Superheroes, Ghostvillains & Stuff [Live]

by The Notwist
October 28, 2016
The first live album for the German indie band was recorded on the second night of three sold-out concerts at Leipzig, Germany's UT Connewitz in December 2015.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Neon Golden

Neon Golden

by The Notwist
February 25, 2003
This breaktrhough sixth album for the German band combines a variety of disparate elements, most notably moody indie rock and glitchy electronica (think Hood's Cold House), to great effect.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
The Devil, You + Me

The Devil, You + Me

by The Notwist
June 17, 2008
This is the electronic band's first album since its 2002 album, "Neon Golden."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
News From Planet Zombie

News From Planet Zombie

by The Notwist
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from German indie electronic group The Notwist was recorded in Munich.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Midnight Manor

Midnight Manor

by The Nude Party
October 2, 2020
The second full-length release for the North Carolina rock sextet was produced by Oakley Munson of the Black Lips.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Rides On

Rides On

by The Nude Party
March 10, 2023
The third full-length release from New York-based rock group The Nude Party was self-produced.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Nude Party

The Nude Party

by The Nude Party
July 6, 2018
The debut full-length release for the North Carolina rock band was produced by Oakley Munson of The Black Lips.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.3
The Last Word

The Last Word

by The O'Jays
April 19, 2019
The final studio release for the R&B/soul group was produced by Steve Greenberg, Sam Hollander, Mike Mangini, and Betty Wright.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Sacred

Sacred

by The Obsessed
April 7, 2017
This is the first new studio release from the doom metal band led by Scott “Wino” Weinrich.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Fever Forms

Fever Forms

by The Octopus Project
July 9, 2013
This is thee fifth full-length release for the Austin experimental band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
The  Office of Future Plans

The Office of Future Plans

by The Office of Future Plans
November 21, 2011
This is the debut album for the rock band led by cellist/lead singer J. Robbins.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Days Go By

Days Go By

by The Offspring
June 26, 2012
The ninth full-length studio album for the punk rock band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.9
Splinter

Splinter

by The Offspring
December 9, 2003
This is the seventh album for these Orange County alt-rockers.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Conspiracy of One

Conspiracy of One

by The Offspring
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Supercharged

Supercharged

by The Offspring
October 11, 2024
The latest full-length release from California pop=punk band The Offspring was produced by Bob Rock and recorded in Huntington Beach, Maui, and Vancouver.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Let the Bad Times Roll

Let the Bad Times Roll

by The Offspring
April 16, 2021
The first full-length studio release since 2012 for the Southern California punk band led by Dexter Holland was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

by The Offspring
June 17, 2008
The first album in over four years for the California punk band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.6
Black Foliage: Animation Music

Black Foliage: Animation Music

by The Olivia Tremor Control
March 23, 1999
This second studio album for the experimental Elephant 6 band led by William Cullen Hart and Bill Doss includes the single "Hideway" among its 27 (!) tracks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
The Olms

The Olms

by The Olms
June 4, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Pete Yorn and J.D. King.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
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The Olympians

The Olympians

by The Olympians
October 28, 2016
Toby Pazner was inspired by dreams he had during the a trip to Greece and recruited members from such musicians as The Arcs, Charles Bradley, Budos Band, The Dap-Kings, El Michels Affair, Lee Fields, and Menahan Street Band for this instrumental soul album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
This Too Will Pass

This Too Will Pass

by The One AM Radio
February 20, 2007
This is the third release for the lo-fi indie outfit led by Hrishikesh Hirway.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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The Silent Hours

The Silent Hours

by The Open
July 5, 2004
This debut for the Liverpool five-piece recalls bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen, U2 and The Verve. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde produced.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Almost

Almost

by The Ophelias
July 13, 2018
The second full-length release for Ohio rock band was produced by Why?'s Yoni Wolf.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Bicycles & Tricycles

Bicycles & Tricycles

by The Orb
July 13, 2004
Yes, for those of you keeping score at home, Alex Paterson is indeed still recording as The Orb, with 'Bicycles' marking the once trailblazing electronica group's sixth studio release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Cydonia

Cydonia

by The Orb
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Abolition of the Royal Familia

Abolition of the Royal Familia

by The Orb
March 27, 2020
The latest full-length release for the British ambient house project led by Alex Paterson features contributions from such artists as Roger Eno, Miquette Giraudy, David Harrow, Steve Hillage, and Youth.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
More Tales from the Orbservatory

More Tales from the Orbservatory

by The Orb
June 11, 2013
This is the second release from the collaboration between The Orb and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Metallic Spheres

Metallic Spheres

by The Orb
October 12, 2010
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour joins the electronic duo on this album that includes two 20-minute-plus tracks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
No Sounds Are Out of Bounds

No Sounds Are Out of Bounds

by The Orb
June 22, 2018
The 15th full-length studio release for the British ambient house duo features contributions from Brother Culture, Andy Cain, Hollie Cook, Roger Eno, Gaudi, Emma Gillespie, Mary Pearce, Guy Pratt, Michael Rendall, Rianna, Roney FM, Jah Wobble, and Youth.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
COW / Chill Out, World!

COW / Chill Out, World!

by The Orb
October 14, 2016
The 14th full-length studio release for the Ambient techno duo was recorded while on tour.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Prism

Prism

by The Orb
April 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from ambient house duo The Orb features contributions from Leandro Fresco, Gaudi, David Harrow, David Lofts, Jono Podmore, Violeta Vicci, and Youth.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Buddhist Hipsters

Buddhist Hipsters

by The Orb
October 10, 2025
The latest full-length release from British electronic duo The Orb features contributions from Andy Caine, Roger Eno, Andy Falconer, Paul Ferguson, Miquette Giraudy, Steve Hillage, Violetta Vicci, Eric Von Skywalker, Trevor Walters, and Youth.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Orbserver in the Star House

The Orbserver in the Star House

by The Orb
August 28, 2012
Electronic producers, The Orb teams up with reggae producer Lee "Scratch" Perry on this release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
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The Dream

The Dream

by The Orb
June 10, 2008
The latest album from the electronic group features guests Steve Hillage, Eric Walker, Aki Omori, Andy Caine, and Juliet Roberts.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Moonbuilding 2703 AD

Moonbuilding 2703 AD

by The Orb
June 23, 2015
This is the 13th studio release for the electronic duo of of Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlmann.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Africa Express Presents: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians [Live]

Africa Express Presents: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians [Live]

by The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians
December 16, 2016
The live recording includes former members of the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music, Damon Albarn, Bashy, Julia Holter, Eslam Jawaad, Seckou Keita, Bu Kolthoum, Bassekou Kouyaté, Malikah, Noura Mint Seymali, Rachid Taha, Mounir Troudi, Paul Weller, and Faia Younan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Brassbound

Brassbound

by The Ordinary Boys
June 20, 2005
Stephen Street produced this more ska-oriented sophomore release for the Brighton, England outfit.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.0
Thieves [EP]

Thieves [EP]

by The Organ
October 14, 2008
The Canadian band reformed briefly after it broke up in 2006 to record these six songs for the never-finished follow-up to its 2004 debut album.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Tableau

Tableau

by The Orielles
October 7, 2022
The third full-length studio release for British trio The Orielles was self-produced with Joel Anthony Patchett.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Only You Left

Only You Left

by The Orielles
March 13, 2026
The latest full-length release from Manchester-based trio The Orielles was recorded in the Greek island of Hydra and Hamburg, Germany.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Disco Volador

Disco Volador

by The Orielles
February 28, 2020
The second full-length release for the British indie-pop group was produced by Marta Salogni.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Silver Dollar Moment

Silver Dollar Moment

by The Orielles
February 16, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British indie pop trio of Esme Dee Hand-Halford, Sidonie Hand-Halford, and Henry Wade was produced by Marta Salogni.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Terrible Human Beings

Terrible Human Beings

by The Orwells
February 17, 2017
The third full-length release for the Chicago-area garage rock band was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Disgraceland

Disgraceland

by The Orwells
June 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the Chicago quintet includes production from Dave Sitek, Chris Coady, and Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
The Others

The Others

by The Others
January 31, 2005
This is the full-length debut for the London band led by 22-year-old Dominic Masters.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.9