Album Releases by Genre

Exposion

Exposion

by White Denim
October 19, 2008
The indie rock band's first full-length releases in the US was originally self-released at its concert tour.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Perfect Symmetry

Perfect Symmetry

by Keane
October 14, 2008
The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Gossip In The Grain

Gossip In The Grain

by Ray LaMontagne
October 14, 2008
The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Secret Machines

Secret Machines

by Secret Machines
October 14, 2008
The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Be OK

Be OK

by Ingrid Michaelson
October 14, 2008
Ingrid Michaelson's latest release includes previously unreleased songs, demos, covers, and live recordings, and a portion of the album's sales go to Stand Up to Cancer.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.0
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
Temper

Temper

by Benoît Pioulard
October 14, 2008
The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Changing Of The Seasons

Changing Of The Seasons

by Ane Brun
October 14, 2008
The Sweden-based singer releases her latest album produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.9
Who Killed Harry Houdini?

Who Killed Harry Houdini?

by I'm from Barcelona
October 14, 2008
The sophomore album for the Swedish band was produced by Emanuel Lundgren and Fabian "Phatfabe" Torsson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Way Of All Flesh

The Way Of All Flesh

by Gojira
October 14, 2008
The fourth album for the French metal band features Lamb of God's Randy Blythe as a guest vocalist on one track.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.8
The Door

The Door

by Religious Knives
October 14, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York, quartet's debut album on the Ecstatic Peace label was produced with Thurston Moore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
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
Reefer [EP]

Reefer [EP]

by Reefer
October 14, 2008
Songwriter Nick Thorburn and producer Daddy Kev's first release together was recorded in Maui.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Dark Developments

Dark Developments

by Vic Chesnutt, Elf Power, And The Amorphous Strums
October 14, 2008
Athens, Georgia's Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power team up to release this collaboration albumeith The Amorphous Strums.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by The Alps
October 14, 2008
This is the debut studio album for the San Francisco trio.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Civil War

Civil War

by Dillinger Four
October 14, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Minnesota punk band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dirt Don't Hurt

Dirt Don't Hurt

by Holly Golightly
October 14, 2008
Not the "Breakfast at Tiffany's character, rather the British singer returns with her second album with Lawyer Dave as Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

by Attic Lights
October 13, 2008
The debut full-length album for rthe Scottish rock band was produced by Francis MacDonald.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8

Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8

by Bob Dylan
October 7, 2008
The latest collection of unreleased and rare songs recorded between 1989 and 2006.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Moonwink

Moonwink

by Spinto Band
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the indie-rock band that began with the name Free Beer.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That

This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That

by Marnie Stern
October 7, 2008
The sophomore album for the New Yorker was produced by Zach Hill
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.5
Un Dia

Un Dia

by Juana Molina
October 7, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Argentinean artist.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Chemistry Of Common Life

Chemistry Of Common Life

by Fucked Up
October 7, 2008
The second full-length album for the Canadian hard-rock band.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
Not Animal

Not Animal

by Margot & the Nuclear So and So's
October 7, 2008
The second album for the group is its first on the Epic label. A vinyl version named Animal! contains songs they preferred, whereas this album contains songs preferred by Epic.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart

Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart

by Rachael Yamagata
October 7, 2008
The 2-CD set for the singer/songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis and John Alagia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
Some Are Lakes

Some Are Lakes

by Land of Talk
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal trio was produced by Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
In Ear Park

In Ear Park

by Department of Eagles
October 7, 2008
The latest release from Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and Fred Nicolaus was dedicated to Rossen's father who had passed away recently.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Another World [EP]

Another World [EP]

by Antony and the Johnsons
October 7, 2008
The New York City band releases its latest EP ahead of its full-length album, "The Crying Light."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Doomsdayer's Holiday

Doomsdayer's Holiday

by Grails
October 7, 2008
The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Life Like

Life Like

by Rosebuds
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie-rock duo from North Carolina.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Forfeit/Fortune

Forfeit/Fortune

by Crooked Fingers
October 7, 2008
The fifth album for the Seattle, Washington-based band was produced by Mark Nevers, Alex McManus, and Eric Bachmann.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Xoxo Panda & The New Kid Revival

Xoxo Panda & The New Kid Revival

by Her Space Holiday
October 7, 2008
Marc Bianchi releases his latest album under the Her Space Holiday name.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Live At Shea Stadium [Live]

Live At Shea Stadium [Live]

by The Clash
October 7, 2008
The official release of The Clash's second performance at Shea Stadium in 1982.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Alegranza

Alegranza

by El Guincho
October 7, 2008
The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
Lost Wisdom

Lost Wisdom

by Mount Eerie
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the band led by Phil Elverum features Julie Doiron and Fred Squire.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Morning Tide

Morning Tide

by The Little Ones
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the indie pop band from California.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Japanese Motors

Japanese Motors

by Japanese Motors
October 7, 2008
The debut album from the Orange County quartet led by professional surfer Alex Knost.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Black Forest

Black Forest

by Pale Young Gentlemen
October 7, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the indie-rock band from Madison, Wisconsin.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Devastator

Devastator

by Catfish Haven
October 7, 2008
The second release for the Illinois indie-rock band led by George Hunter.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Women

Women

by Women
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Dig Out Your Soul

Dig Out Your Soul

by Oasis
October 7, 2008
The British rock band releases its seventh album, produced by Dave Sardy.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
OH (Ohio)

OH (Ohio)

by Lambchop
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the band from Nashville was produced by Mark Nevers and Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Offend Maggie

Offend Maggie

by Deerhoof
October 7, 2008
The latest release from the trio of rockers from San Francisco.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Break Up The Concrete

Break Up The Concrete

by The Pretenders
October 7, 2008
The first album for the British rock band in six years features Chrissie Hynde and a new lineup.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Appeal To Reason

Appeal To Reason

by Rise Against
October 7, 2008
The fifth full-length album for the Chicago punk rock band was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Such Fun

Such Fun

by Annuals
October 7, 2008
The sophomore album for the North Carolina indie rock band was produced with Jacquire King.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
City Of Refuge

City Of Refuge

by Castanets
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features guest appearances by Jana Hunter, Sufjan Stevens, Dawn Smithson, Scot Tuma, and Ero Gray.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
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
Vivian Girls

Vivian Girls

by Vivian Girls
September 30, 2008
The debut album for the Brooklyn trio is less than 22 minutes long.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Victory Shorts

Victory Shorts

by Absentee
September 30, 2008
The latest album for the English group was produced by Nick Terry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Does You Inspire You

Does You Inspire You

by Chairlift
September 30, 2008
The Brooklyn-based band formed in Colorado releases its debut album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Welcome To Goon Island

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.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities

The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities

by The Jesus and Mary Chain
September 30, 2008
The four-disc collection of B-sides and rare recordings from the Scottish band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Covers

Covers

by James Taylor
September 30, 2008
The singer-songwriter releases his latest album of covers of a variety of soul songs, which he recorded in 10 days.
Metascore:
58
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
Twilight Of The Thunder God

Twilight Of The Thunder God

by Amon Amarth
September 30, 2008
The Swedish metal band's latest release includes appearances by Apocalyptica, Entombed's Lars Goran Petrov, and Children of Bodom's Roope Latvala.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Way To Normal

Way To Normal

by Ben Folds
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the artist was produced by Dennis Herring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Snowflake Midnight

Snowflake Midnight

by Mercury Rev
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the New York rock band was produced with Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
4

4

by Dungen
September 30, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Swedish rock band led by Gustav Ejstes.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Red Letter Year

Red Letter Year

by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
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
The Glass Passenger

The Glass Passenger

by Jack's Mannequin
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Luna

Luna

by The Aliens
September 29, 2008
The Scottish band that includes three members of the Beta Band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Feed The Animals

Feed The Animals

by Girl Talk
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, artist is made from samples from a diverse palette of artists, including Jay-Z, Britney Spears, The Velvet Underground, Roy Orbison, Megadeth, UGK, and The Cure.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Ten Kens

Ten Kens

by Ten Kens
September 23, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian quartet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
S-M Backwards

S-M Backwards

by Serena-Maneesh
September 23, 2008
The Norwegian rock band releases a collection of songs previously only available in Norway.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Starfucker

Starfucker

by Starfucker
September 23, 2008
The indie electro-pop trio from Portland, Oregon releases its debut album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Seaside Rock

Seaside Rock

by Peter Bjorn and John
September 23, 2008
The Swedish trio's fourth album was released as digital- and vinyl-only.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Friendly Fires

Friendly Fires

by Friendly Fires
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
The Hawk Is Howling

The Hawk Is Howling

by Mogwai
September 23, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Only By The Night

Only By The Night

by Kings of Leon
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band from Tennessee was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
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
Loyalty To Loyalty

Loyalty To Loyalty

by Cold War Kids
September 23, 2008
The sophomore album for the California indie rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Home

Home

by Peter Broderick
September 23, 2008
The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Beating Back The Claws Of The Cold

Beating Back The Claws Of The Cold

by The Pica Beats
September 23, 2008
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Acid Tongue

Acid Tongue

by Jenny Lewis
September 23, 2008
The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Big Bad World

Big Bad World

by Plain White T's
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the rock band from Illinois, who's single 'Hey There Delilah' (off their 2005 album "All That We Needed" and re-released as a single in 2007) was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
Time The Conqueror

Time The Conqueror

by Jackson Browne
September 23, 2008
The first album in more than six years for the German-born American singer features songs critical of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina and the Iraq War.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
High Places

High Places

by High Places
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Furr

Furr

by Blitzen Trapper
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon group is the first on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Motion To Rejoin

Motion To Rejoin

by Brightblack Morning Light
September 23, 2008
The second album on Matador Records for the band based in New Mexico.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Earth Junk

Earth Junk

by Howling Hex
September 23, 2008
Neil Michael Hagerty's latest band releases its sixth album, which is only 33 minutes long.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Tennessee Pusher

Tennessee Pusher

by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
Journey To The West

Journey To The West

by Monkey
September 23, 2008
Damon Albarn produced and wrote the music for the adaptation of a 16th Chinese book into a stage opera.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

by Ladyhawke
September 22, 2008
The debut album for the New Zealander Pip Brown.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
And Then Boom

And Then Boom

by Iglu & Hartly
September 22, 2008
The debut album from the California quintet features a mix of rock, rap and pop music.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.1
Overcome

Overcome

by All That Remains
September 16, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced by Jason Suecof.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Eyes At Half Mast

Eyes At Half Mast

by Talkdemonic
September 16, 2008
The Portland-based duo of Kevin O'Connor and Lisa Molinaro release their third album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Down To Earth

Down To Earth

by Jem
September 16, 2008
The Welsh-born singer releases her follow-up to her 2004 debut, "Finally Woken."
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.0
Chunk Of Change [EP]

Chunk Of Change [EP]

by Passion Pit
September 16, 2008
The songs on the Boston band's EP were originally written as a Valentine's Day present for lead singer Michael Angelakos' girlfriend.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down

Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down

by Noah and the Whale
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the British quartet led by Charlie Fink.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
O Soundtrack My Heart

O Soundtrack My Heart

by Pivot
September 16, 2008
The Australian group releases its first international effort on Warp Records, which offered them a 16-album contract.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
Hey Ma

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
Gift Of Screws

Gift Of Screws

by Lindsey Buckingham
September 16, 2008
Rob Cavallo coproduced two tracks on the fifth solo album for the ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Who Killed Amanda Palmer

Who Killed Amanda Palmer

by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball

by Dead Confederate
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the alternative rock band who met in high school and now are based in Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
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
Learn To Live

Learn To Live

by Darius Rucker
September 16, 2008
The Hootie & the Blowfish singer's sophomore solo album was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Black Butterfly

Black Butterfly

by Buckcherry
September 16, 2008
The rock band's fourth album includes a song released for the video game Rock Band.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.3
Brown Submarine

Brown Submarine

by Boston Spaceships
September 16, 2008
Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko and Decemberists' John Moen release their debut album as the Boston Spaceships.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd