Album Releases by Genre

Learn To Sing Like A Star 401.

Learn To Sing Like A Star

by Kristin Hersh
January 23, 2007
The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
New Wave 402.

New Wave

by Against Me!
July 10, 2007
The Florida punk rock band's fourth album was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
Spend The Night 403.

Spend The Night

by The Donnas
October 22, 2002
American's favorite high school rockers have graduated and grown up, resulting in this, their fifth (and most mature) album to date.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
The Joy of Sing-Sing 404.

The Joy of Sing-Sing

by Sing-Sing
September 3, 2002
This is the debut full-length release for the retro-pop band (think Cardigans or St. Etienne) founded by Lush guitarist/vocalist Emma Anderson and vocalist Lisa O'Neill. Many of the band's earlier singles appear here (in reworked versions), along with new material, all produced by Mark Van Hoen (Locust).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Live At Earls Court 405.

Live At Earls Court

by Morrissey
March 29, 2005
Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Shine 406.

Shine

by Daniel Lanois
April 22, 2003
'Shine' is the first solo album in more than a decade for Daniel Lanois, best known for his production work for artists such as U2, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, and Bob Dylan. Harris guests on vocals here, as does U2's Bono.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Asking For Flowers 407.

Asking For Flowers

by Kathleen Edwards
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the singer from Canada was coproduced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Stranger On The Sofa 408.

Stranger On The Sofa

by Barry Adamson
June 13, 2006
The producer and former Bad Seeds member returns with his first solo disc in four years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Tight Knit 409.

Tight Knit

by Vetiver
February 17, 2009
The fourth album for the Andy Cabic-led band was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Reality 410.

Reality

by David Bowie
September 16, 2003
'Reality' finds a now 56-year-old David Bowie working once again with longtime producer Tony Visconti. Included among the 11 tracks is a cover of Jonathan Richman's "Pablo Picasso."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Midnight Soul Serenade 411.

Midnight Soul Serenade

by Heavy Trash
October 26, 2009
The third full length album for the rock band includes guest artists such as Sam Baker, Simon Chardiet, Daniel Collas, Mickey Finn, PowerSolo, and Those Darlins.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Far 412.

Far

by Regina Spektor
June 23, 2009
The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Rock Is Dodelijk 413.

Rock Is Dodelijk

by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
October 6, 2009
The British band releases its first live album compiling songs from two shows in Europe.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Let It Come Down 414.

Let It Come Down

by Spiritualized
September 25, 2001
Over two years in the making, 'Let It Come Down' is the UK band's first album of new material in four years. It utilizes over 100 musicians (including an orchestra and choral singers), although the music was entirely written and arranged by guitarist Jason Pierce.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Gutter Tactics 415.

Gutter Tactics

by Dälek
January 27, 2009
This is the latest album for the New Jersey-based rap duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
The Process Of Belief 416.

The Process Of Belief

by Bad Religion
January 22, 2002
These 14 new tracks from the Los Angeles punk band mark the 20th anniversary of the group's first LP.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Machine Dreams 417.

Machine Dreams

by Little Dragon
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for the Swedish electronic quartet.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Steal Your Face 418.

Steal Your Face

by Mi Ami
April 6, 2010
Paul Manley returns as a producer for the rock band's second full-length album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Bazooka Tooth 419.

Bazooka Tooth

by Aesop Rock
September 23, 2003
El-P and Mr. Lif guest on Aesop Rock's second LP for the Def Jux label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Road To Rouen 420.

Road To Rouen

by Supergrass
September 27, 2005
This is album nubmer five for the UK rockers led by Gaz Coombes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
proVISIONS 421.

proVISIONS

by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Weezer [2001] 422.

Weezer [2001]

by Weezer
May 15, 2001
This "green album," produced by Ric Ocasek, is actually the second untitled album for the Los Angeles band, not to be confused with 1994's "blue album." The album is the band's first since leader Rivers Cuomo's graduation from Harvard -- in fact, it is their first since their 1996 sophomore effort, 'Pinkerton,' which alienated some fans with a shift toward an angrier sound.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness 423.

Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness

by Coheed and Cambria
September 20, 2005
This is the third emo-sci-fi album from the prog-rock foursome fronted by Claudio Sanchez.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Stadium Arcadium 424.

Stadium Arcadium

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 9, 2006
Rick Rubin produced this double-disc, 28-song set for the veteran Los Angeles rock outfit.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.9
Alas, I Cannot Swim 425.

Alas, I Cannot Swim

by Laura Marling
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Noah And The Whale member was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Holes In The Wall 426.

Holes In The Wall

by Electric Soft Parade
February 4, 2002
This is the debut album for psychedlic British indie-rockers Electric Soft Parade (actually two teenage brothers, Tom and Alex White), drawing comparisons to everyone from Grandaddy and the Charlatans to Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Springfield.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Sun Came Out 427.

The Sun Came Out

by 7 Worlds Collide
September 29, 2009
Neil Finn gathers members of Radiohead, The Smiths, and Wilco amongst many others for a two-disc album to benefit Oxfam.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Blame It On Gravity 428.

Blame It On Gravity

by Old 97's
May 13, 2008
The Dallas-based alt-country quartet releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
The Black Dirt Sessions 429.

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
Shootenanny! 430.

Shootenanny!

by Eels
June 3, 2003
The Eels fifth album finds head Eel Mark Oliver Everett (aka "E") injecting more humor into his otherwise dark alt-rock tunes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Scars On Broadway 431.

Scars On Broadway

by Scars on Broadway
July 29, 2008
The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Fever 432.

Fever

by Sleepy Sun
June 1, 2010
Sleepy Sun, the California rock band who most recently guested on UNKLE's Where Did The Night Fall, releases the follow-up to its 2009 debut.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Toxicity 433.

Toxicity

by System Of A Down
September 4, 2001
This is the alternative metal band's follow-up to their hit 1998 self-titled debut. Rick Rubin produced the 14-track effort.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.9
Folie A Deux 434.

Folie A Deux

by Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Gung Ho 435.

Gung Ho

by Patti Smith
March 21, 2000
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
The Information 436.

The Information

by Beck
October 3, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
The Doomsday 437.

The Doomsday

by Elvis Perkins
October 20, 2009
The six-track EP expands on his spring release "Elvis Perkins In Dearland."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women 438.

Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women

by Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women
May 26, 2009
Dave Alvin collaborates with a female group on his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Bluefinger 439.

Bluefinger

by Black Francis
September 11, 2007
After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Finisterre 440.

Finisterre

by Saint Etienne
October 22, 2002
Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs build on the sparse, cool electronica sound of their last album, 'The Sound of Water,' with this latest release. Doves guitarist Jez Williams makes a guest appearance.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
Welcome To The Monkey House 441.

Welcome To The Monkey House

by The Dandy Warhols
August 19, 2003
The fourth release for the Portland, Ore. four-piece is a trip through 70's glam- and 80s synth- rock, complete with contributions from Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes (the latter produced much of the album), Chic's Nile Rogers, Bowie/T. Rex producer Tony Visconti, and, well, Evan Dando.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Build A Nation 442.

Build A Nation

by Bad Brains
June 26, 2007
The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch produced this first release in a dozen years for the original lineup of the lengendary hardcore punk outfit.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Cradlesong 443.

Cradlesong

by Rob Thomas
June 30, 2009
The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Futures 444.

Futures

by Jimmy Eat World
October 19, 2004
The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Under A Billion Suns 445.

Under A Billion Suns

by Mudhoney
March 7, 2006
The veteran Seattle rockers return with an album produced by Phil Ek, Johnny Sangster, and Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
See You On The Moon 446.

See You On The Moon

by Tift Merritt
June 1, 2010
Produced by Tucker Martine, the latest album for Grammy-nominated Tift Merritt features My Morning Jacket's Jim James and Greg Leisz as guests.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dog In The Sand 447.

Dog In The Sand

by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Yeah Yeah Yeahs [EP] 448.

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.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
No, Virginia... 449.

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
An Invitation 450.

An Invitation

by Inara George With Van Dyke Parks
August 12, 2008
Inara George Works pairs up with the famous arranger Van Dyke Parkson on her latest album inspired by Frank Sinatra and Richard Sherman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Liberation Transmission 451.

Liberation Transmission

by Lostprophets
June 27, 2006
This is the third album for the hard-rocking Welsh band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Stay Human 452.

Stay Human

by Michael Franti & Spearhead
May 15, 2001
San Francisco's Michael Franti (formerly of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy) and Spearhead mix rap, soul, R&B, funk, jazz, and trip-hop with intelligent and opinionated lyrics on these 22 tracks.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
More Light 453.

More Light

by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Gossip In The Grain 454.

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
Nocturama 455.

Nocturama

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
February 11, 2003
Nick Cave & co. return for a follow up to 2001's 'No More Shall We Part.'
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.8
Souljacker 456.

Souljacker

by Eels
March 12, 2002
Based in Los Angeles, the Eels have had some stateside success on MTV but have perhaps found greater popularity in the UK and Europe. This new LP (their fourth) features guest appearances by Koool G Murder, John Parish (who also produces), and Joe Gore.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Riot Act 457.

Riot Act

by Pearl Jam
November 12, 2002
Still going strong, the Seattle grunge band returns with its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Trans-Continental Hustle 458.

Trans-Continental Hustle

by Gogol Bordello
April 27, 2010
Rick Rubin produced the gypsy-inspired band's debut for Columbia Records, which also includes Brazilan influences now.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Decemberunderground 459.

Decemberunderground

by AFI
June 6, 2006
Jerry Finn returns as producer for the band's first album in three years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
The Golden Hour 460.

The Golden Hour

by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
White Pony 461.

White Pony

by Deftones
June 20, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Some Cities 462.

Some Cities

by Doves
March 1, 2005
Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Monaco 463.

Monaco

by Monaco
August 21, 2000
The second full-length from the Peter Hook-led band features a Bernard Sumner-esque lead vocalist and a sound that could be mistaken for New Order in places.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Get Ready 464.

Get Ready

by New Order
October 16, 2001
The band's first album together since 1993's 'Republic' finds the group moving away from electronica and back to guitar rock. The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan duets with Bernard Sumner on "Turn My Way" (and has been touring with the band as an additional guitarist), and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Innes contribute vocals and guitar to "Rock The Shack." Steve Osborne produced the 10-track album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Slideling 465.

Slideling

by Ian McCulloch
May 6, 2003
This is the first solo album in over 10 years for the Echo & The Bunnymen frontman, who lately has developed a vocal fan in Coldplay's Chris Martin, who guests on this disc.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Somewhere Gone 466.

Somewhere Gone

by Exene Cervenka
October 6, 2009
The lead singer of the punk rock band X releases her first solo album on the Bloodshot Records label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Friday Night Lights 467.

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
Up At The Lake 468.

Up At The Lake

by The Charlatans UK
May 17, 2004
The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Pictures 469.

Pictures

by The Len Price 3
January 19, 2010
This is the third album for the British rock band that has been compared to The Who for its 1960's sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Maladroit 470.

Maladroit

by Weezer
May 14, 2002
When it rains it pours: After going five years without a Weezer album, fans of the quirky alt-rockers get two new discs in two years, with this (their fourth release overall) quickly following 2001's Green Album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
My Way 471.

My Way

by Ian Brown
September 28, 2009
The latest solo album for the former Stone Roses singer was produced by Dave McCracken.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Strange Cousins From The West 472.

Strange Cousins From The West

by Clutch
July 14, 2009
The first album on the band's own label was produced by J. Robbins.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Taste The Secret 473.

Taste The Secret

by Ugly Duckling
June 17, 2003
The sophomore effort for the quirky Long Beach-based alt-rap trio is a concept album about their alleged time spent working at a fast food chain called Meatshake. Really.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Cardinology 474.

Cardinology

by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Realism 475.

Realism

by Magnetic Fields
January 26, 2010
Stephin Merritt's final album in his "no-synth trilogy" was largely inspired by 1960s-70s British folk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
Probot 476.

Probot

by Probot
February 10, 2004
Probot is the all-star metal band founded by Nirvana/Foo Fighters drummer Dave Grohl and fronted by a variety of singers, including King Diamond, Max Cavalera (Sepultura), and Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Dusty Trails 477.

Dusty Trails

by Dusty Trails
May 9, 2000
The band consists of former Luscious Jackson keyboardist Vivian Trimble and Breeders bassist Josephine Wiggs, who previously teamed up on another Lucscious Jackson side project, The Kostars (Wiggs produced their one album).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Tears, Lies, And Alibis 478.

Tears, Lies, And Alibis

by Shelby Lynne
April 20, 2010
This is the first album on the Virginia-born singer-songwriter’s own label, Everso Records.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Congratulations 479.

Congratulations

by MGMT
April 13, 2010
Pete Kember produced the second album with the rock band led by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, which also includes three members from the touring live band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Big Echo 480.

Big Echo

by The Morning Benders
March 9, 2010
The indie rock trio from Berkeley, California, releases its first album on Rough Trade, which was produced by band member Chris Chu and Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
The Treatment 481.

The Treatment

by Early Day Miners
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the rock band is the first with John Dawson and Marty Sprowles as its new guitarist and drummer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Hot Mess 482.

Hot Mess

by Cobra Starship
August 11, 2009
The third album for the rock band features Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester on one track.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Love Is Here 483.

Love Is Here

by Starsailor
January 8, 2002
This is the much-heralded debut album from the English foursome, produced by Steve Osbourne.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Shangri-La Dee Da 484.

Shangri-La Dee Da

by Stone Temple Pilots
June 19, 2001
Grunge is long-gone, but somehow STP have survived. This is the fifth album for these long-time favorites of alternative radio.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Viva La Vida 485.

Viva La Vida

by Coldplay
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the English band was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Incident 486.

The Incident

by Porcupine Tree
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Hurricane 487.

Hurricane

by Grace Jones
September 6, 2011
The Jamaican-American singer, model, and actress releases her 10th studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Waterloo To Anywhere 488.

Waterloo To Anywhere

by Dirty Pretty Things
August 8, 2006
Dave Sardy and Tony Doogan produced this debut LP for the new band from former Libertines member Carl Barat.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Parachutes 489.

Parachutes

by Coldplay
November 7, 2000
The debut album from the London quartet earned the band a Mercury Music Prize nomination and frequent comparisons to Jeff Buckley and Travis.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Don't Be Afraid Of Love 490.

Don't Be Afraid Of Love

by Lo-Fidelity Allstars
March 5, 2002
This is the second studio release for the London-based electronica/rock/funk band. Vocals are handled by a group of guests, including Bootsy Collins and Lisa Millet, following the departure of the group's vocalist Wrekked Train.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Come With Us 491.

Come With Us

by The Chemical Brothers
January 29, 2002
The fourth full-length for production duo Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons features the singles "Star Guitar" and "It Began In Afrika." Guest vocalists include long-time Chemical Brothers staple Beth Orton and Richard Ashcroft.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart 492.

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
Women + Country 493.

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
Twelve Angry Months 494.

Twelve Angry Months

by Local H
May 13, 2008
The latest album for the alt-rock band from Illinois features songs about a breakup, with each song representing a month after the breakup.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Okemah And The Melody Of Riot 495.

Okemah And The Melody Of Riot

by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP] 496.

From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]

by Le Tigre
January 30, 2001
Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Baby I'm Bored 497.

Baby I'm Bored

by Evan Dando
April 22, 2003
The singer/songwriter/guitarist returns to the studio for the first time since 1996, when he recorded his final album as leader of the Lemonheads. Here, he's joined by Jon Brion on four tracks, as well as members of Giant Sand, Calexico, and Spacehog.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Born On Flag Day 498.

Born On Flag Day

by Deer Tick
June 23, 2009
The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
The Law Of Large Numbers 499.

The Law Of Large Numbers

by Emma Pollock
March 2, 2010
The former Delgado singer releases her second solo album and has her former band member Paul Savage producing it.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Thalassa 500.

Thalassa

by Ioanna Gika
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for the IO Echo singer was written in Greece.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd