Album Releases by Genre
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2001.
Oohs & Aahs
by Say Hi
March 3, 2009
The latest from the indie-rock group was written and produced by band leader Eric Elbogen.
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2002.
Strength In Numbers
by Calla
February 20, 2007
This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.'
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2003.
Monsoon
by Preston School Of Industry
February 17, 2004
The band's sophomore disc includes guest appearances by Wilco and Scott McCaughey (Minus 5).
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![Dark End Of The Street [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/2/d7cb508529ebef1548debb0540642e75-98.jpg)
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2004.
Dark End Of The Street [EP]
by Cat Power
December 9, 2008
The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions.
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2005.
When The Deer Wore Blue
by Figurines
September 11, 2007
Jeremy Lemos worked on the third album for the Denmark band.
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2006.
Let's Bottle Bohemia
by The Thrills
September 14, 2004
Disc #2 for the Irish band was produced by Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson), with Peter Buck and Van Dyke Parks helping on a track apiece.
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2007.
The Looks
by MSTRKRFT
July 18, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the new duo of Death From Above 1979's Jesse Keeler and that band's producer, Al-P.
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2008.
Three's Co.
by The Tyde
August 29, 2006
The Los Angeles-based California-rock outfit led by Darren and Ann Do Rademaker returns with a third album.
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2009.
TA
by Trans Am
May 7, 2002
The ever-changing Washington D.C. outfit dives completely into the realm of 80s-style electro-synth pop (complete with vocals) for this, their sixth album.
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2010.
The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...
by Hello, Blue Roses
January 22, 2008
The debut album for Dan Bejar's other side project (Destroyer being the first) with his girlfriend, Sydney Vermont.
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2011.
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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2012.
This Is Hope
by Mull Historical Society
July 19, 2004
Colin McIntyre returns with his third album in as many years, like its predecessors a bit, well, strange.
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2013.
Ripe
by Ben Lee
September 18, 2007
The Australian singer's sixth album features a duet with Mandy Moore.
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2014.
Kratitude
by The Seconds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the trio of Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Zach Max (Ex Models) and Jeannie Kwon.
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2015.
If Songs Could Be Held
by Rosie Thomas
September 13, 2005
This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track.
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2016.
Moonwink
by Spinto Band
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the indie-rock band that began with the name Free Beer.
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2017.
Armed Love
by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
July 26, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this fourth album for the Swedish quartet, which features contributions by Billy Preston and Ash's Charlotte Hatherley.
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2018.
Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know
by Mum
September 22, 2009
This is the fifth album for the Icelandic group.
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![I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/dfe6f9e8ebe1d5b36fe255035d99575f-98.jpg)
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2019.
I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]
by Future Bible Heroes
July 18, 2000
A five-track EP from the band featuring Christopher Ewen and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson. Like all previous FBH releases, it features a mix of the song "Hopeless."
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2020.
Happiness Ltd.
by Hot Hot Heat
September 11, 2007
The Canadian band's third studio album.
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2021.
Porcelain
by Sparta
July 13, 2004
The El Paso, Texas four-piece (featuring those members of At The Drive-In who didn't join the Mars Volta) return with a second full-length, produced by Mike Major.
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2022.
Oskar Tennis Champion
by Momus
March 11, 2003
Scotland-born Nick Currie recorded this latest collection of strange pop tunes in his new home of Tokyo, then handed them off to John Talaga (Super Madrigal Brothers) for remixing.
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2023.
JackInABox
by Turin Brakes
June 7, 2005
The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.
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2024.
The Best Little Secrets Are Kept
by Louis XIV
March 22, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the bawdy San Diego, Calif. rock outfit led by Jason Hill and Brian Karscig.
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2025.
The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
by Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
February 3, 2009
Signed to Animal Collective's Paw Tracks label, the artist releases his first full-length album.
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2026.
The Listener
by Howe Gelb
March 18, 2003
Giant Sand's Howe Gelb returns with his second solo album for Thrill Jockey. Recorded half in Denmark and half in his native Arizona, 'The Listener' features appearances by members of Calexico and Handsome Family.
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2027.
Topsiders
by Aden
May 7, 2002
The Washington D.C.-based indie-pop group returns with a fourth LP. Sasha Bell of Ladybug Transistor guests on two tracks.
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2028.
Do Rabbits Wonder
by Whirlwind Heat
April 15, 2003
Championed (and signed) by the White Stripes' Jack White, this spare, Michigan-based keyboard-bass-drums trio has been labeled by Rolling Stone as this generation's Devo. White produced this debut LP, which was mixed by Mercury Rev's Dave Fridmann. And why the album title? According to the band's website, "We all love rabbits."
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2029.
Panic Movement
by The Hiss
March 23, 2004
They may sound like Brit rockers (Oasis comes to mind), but this four-piece led by singer Adrian Barrera comes from Atlanta. Owen Morris (Oasis) produced this debut disc.
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2030.
Free Your Mind And Win A Pony
by Golden Animals
August 26, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Baltimore and Sweden.
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2031.
Hey People!
by The Beautiful New Born Children
October 18, 2005
This is the debut album for the four-piece garage-rock band fronted by Kpt.Michi.Gan's Michael Beckett.
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2032.
Alphabutt
by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
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2033.
Turning the Mind
by Maps
October 20, 2009
James Chapman releases his follow up to his Mercury Music Prize-nominated album, "We Can Create."
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2034.
Robotique Majestique
by Ghostland Observatory
March 4, 2008
The Austin, Texas group known more for its live performances releases its third album.
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2035.
Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
February 23, 2010
The 11th album for the Anton Newcombe-led rock band features the return of bassist/guitarist Matt Hollywood, who left the group in 1999.
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2036.
Great Escape
by The Rifles
January 26, 2009
The British quartet releases its second album, produced by Stan Kybert.
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2037.
People Are Expensive
by Echobelly
May 21, 2001
This is the fourth album for the UK's Echobelly. It includes the singles "Tell Me Why" and "Digit."
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2038.
Bricolage
by Bricolage
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish quartet was produced by Stephen Lironi.
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2039.
The Optimist
by New Young Pony Club
May 4, 2010
The British band self-produced its follow-up to its 2007 debut "Fantastic Playroom."
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2040.
Everybody, Come Outside!
by Pomegranates
April 14, 2009
The second album for the quartet from Cincinnati was mixed by TJ Lipple.
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2041.
Flowers
by Joan of Arc
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Chicago band led by Tim Kinsella.
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2042.
The World I Want to Leave Behind
by Moneen
September 15, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band was produced by David Botrill and Brian Moncartz.
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2043.
I Have Hands
by The Bran Flakes
February 24, 2009
The latest release from the duo features 30 tracks of their samples.
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2044.
Quicken The Heart
by Maxïmo Park
May 12, 2009
The third album for the English indie rock quintet.
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2045.
22-20s
by 22-20s
April 19, 2005
Brendan Lynch produced this debut for the English blues-rock band, who are named after a Skip James song.
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2046.
I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose
by Bombay Bicycle Club
July 6, 2009
The debut album for the British rock quartet was produced by Jim Abbiss.
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2047.
Surgery
by The Warlocks
August 23, 2005
The L.A. psych-rock band's third disc was produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck).
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2048.
Walk It Off
by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock quartet from Minnesota was produced by Dave Fridmann.
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2049.
Music for Courage and Confidence
by Mark Eitzel
April 23, 2002
This covers album from the former American Music Club leader includes versions of songs by everyone from Culture Club ("Do You Really Want To Hurt Me?") to Glen Campbell ("Gentle on My Mind").
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2050.
In Space
by Big Star
September 27, 2005
The band's first studio LP in 30 years features the most recent touring lineup of original members Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens with Posies Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow.
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2051.
The Difference Between Houses And Homes: Lost Songs And Loose Ends 1995-2001
by Cursive
August 9, 2005
This disc compiles 10 tracks from the Tim Kasher-led band's early 7-inch singles, and adds two previously unreleased cuts.
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2052.
Here We Stand
by The Fratellis
June 10, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the Scottish indie rock band.
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2053.
The Seven Autumn Flowers
by Trembling Blue Stars
January 11, 2005
Robert Wratten (Field Mice) is joined by singers Beth Arzy and Anne Mari on this fifth TBS release.
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2054.
NYC
by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
November 18, 2008
Four Tet's Kieren Hebden and drummer Steve Reid team up for the fourth time on this album about New York City.
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2055.
We'll Live and Die in These Towns
by The Enemy
July 9, 2007
Formally known as The Bridges, the British band returns with a label, a new name, and a new album.
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2056.
Help Wanted Nights
by The Good Life
September 11, 2007
Originally conceived as a solo project for Cursive's frontman Tim Kasher, the Omaha band now releases its fourth album.
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2057.
Yours Truly, Angry Mob
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 27, 2007
Stephen Street produced the British band's second album, which follows their acclaimed 2005 debut 'Employment.'
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2058.
Polly Scattergood
by Polly Scattergood
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)
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2059.
Secrets Are Sinister
by Longwave
November 11, 2008
The fourth album for the New York indie-pop band was produced with Peter Katis and Dave Fridmann.
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2060.
Sleep Mountain
by The Kissaway Trail
April 20, 2010
The second full-length album for the Danish band was produced by Peter Katis.
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2061.
I Believe
by Spain
May 15, 2001
The Josh Haden-led Spain expanded to a four-piece band for this, their third album.
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2062.
You Can Feel Me
by Har Mar Superstar
November 5, 2002
Picture a white man singing R&B. Picture a white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. Picture an average-looking, slightly pudgy white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. That's Har Mar Superstar, and this is his second album.
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2063.
Modulate
by Bob Mould
March 12, 2002
Indie rock legend Bob Mould (Hüsker Dü, Sugar) returns with his fifth solo album, and first for his brand new record label (Granary Music). In another first, Mould delves into electronica for the first time as well, abandoning traditional instruments for synths and computers on half of the album.
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2064.
You & I
by Cut Off Your Hands
January 20, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New Zealand quartet was produced by Bernard Butler.
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2065.
Dirty Words
by The Departure
June 13, 2005
This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band.
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2066.
Curses
by Rye Coalition
April 18, 2006
Dave Grohl produced this fourth album for the emo-rockers.
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2067.
The Carnivorous Lunar Activities Of Lupine Howl
by Lupine Howl
August 21, 2001
Featuring former members of Spiritualized (who were fired by Jason Pierce before the recording sessions for 'Let It Come Down'), Lupine Howl offers up nine tracks on this debut album, including previously-released singles "Vaporizer" and "125."
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2068.
A New Tide
by Gomez
March 31, 2009
The sixth album for the British indie-rock band was produced with Brian Deck.
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2069.
Winter Women / Holy Ghost Language School
by Matthew Friedberger
August 8, 2006
This double album marks the first solo release for the "brother" half of the brother-sister duo Fiery Furnaces. While the 'Holy Ghost' disc is as bizarre and experimental as recent Furnaces releases, 'Winter Women' marks a detour into more accessible pop.
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2070.
Human Bell
by Human Bell
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of David Heumann, lead singer of Arboretum and Lungfish's bass player Nathan Bell.
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2071.
The Return Of Dr. Octagon
by Dr. Octagon
June 27, 2006
Kool Keith's second Dr. Octagon album follows a full decade after his first, with production this time handled by One Watt Sun.
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2072.
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.
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2073.
A Better Version Of Me
by Rainer Maria
January 23, 2001
The third release from the Emo band from Madison, Wisconsin.
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2074.
Howling... It Grows And Grows!!!
by The Catheters
May 18, 2004
The Seattle-based punk band returns with their third album.
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2075.
Invisible Ones
by Orenda Fink
August 23, 2005
The singer follows the lead of her Azure Ray bandmate Maria Taylor (whose '11:11' came out in May) with this solo debut, co-produced by Andy LeMaster (Now It's Overhead).
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2076.
A.M.
by Magnetic Morning
January 27, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for Swervedriver's Adam Franklin and Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
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2077.
Fasciinatiion
by The Faint
August 5, 2008
The first album released on their new label Blank.wav was written and produced by the band.
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2078.
From Here On In
by South
February 19, 2002
Procuded by Mo'Wax label head James Lavelle (U.N.K.L.E.), the debut album from London's South mixes electronica and indie rock, drawing comparisons to everyone from the Stone Roses and Happy Mondays to Badly Drawn Boy and DJ Shadow.
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2079.
Flashy
by Electric Six
October 21, 2008
The fifth album for the Detroit rock band features a reference to its 2003 hit 'Gay Bar.'
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2080.
One Plus One Is One
by Badly Drawn Boy
July 27, 2004
Apart from demonstrating that his addition skills are as poor as Radiohead's, 'One Plus One' finds Damon Gough returning to the more low-key, lo-fi sound of his earlier work after the much glossier 'Have You Fed The Fish?' failed to win the British singer-songwriter new fans in 2002.
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2081.
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.
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2082.
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.
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2083.
Calamity
by The Curtains
October 24, 2006
'Calamity' is the first full length for Chris Cohen's new full-time project since leaving experimental rockers Deerhoof.
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2084.
Mi Sei Apparso Come un Fantasma
by Songs: Ohia
October 2, 2001
Recorded live in Italy during the Fall of 2000, this eight-song album from Jason Molina (and a full backing band) features five previously unreleased songs. The three familiar tunes include "Tigress" and "Being In Love." The album title translates to "You Come to Me as a Ghost."
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2085.
Black Letter Days
by Frank Black & The Catholics
August 20, 2002
Recorded direct to two-track, 'Black Letter Days' features a stripped-down sound for the former Pixie and his current band. And if the 18 new tracks here (including not one but two covers of Tom Waits' "The Black Rider") aren't enough for you, there's even more on the companion release, 'Devil's Workshop.'
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2086.
Dead Drunk
by Terrestrial Tones
March 7, 2006
This is album number three for the side project band for Animal Collective's Dave Portner (aka Avey Tare) and Black Dice's Eric Copeland.
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2087.
Breaking Up
by The Research
February 27, 2006
'Breaking Up' is the English trio's debut album.
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![Kelly's Locker [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/4/62695c107f125a6171fbffc2f9107f6e-98.jpg)
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2088.
Kelly's Locker [EP]
by Sarah Cracknell
September 12, 2000
An eight-track solo compilation from Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell.
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2089.
Chops
by Euros Childs
October 24, 2006
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci frontman Euros Childs makes his solo debut with this 14-song effort.
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2090.
Sagarmatha
by The Appleseed Cast
February 17, 2009
The Kansas rock band's seventh album features several instrumental tracks.
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2091.
The Third Hand
by RJD2
March 6, 2007
The hip-hop producer attempts a "pop" album for the first time on this third release, utilizing all live instrumentation and even singing on almost all of the tracks.
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2092.
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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2093.
Devil's Workshop
by Frank Black & The Catholics
August 20, 2002
One of two simultaneous releases (Black Letter Days being the other), Devil's Workshop is perhaps the more straightforward of the pair, although like its companion it was recorded direct to 2-track, representing a back-to-basics approach for Black and Co.
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2094.
Morning Tide
by The Little Ones
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the indie pop band from California.
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2095.
St. Jude
by The Courteeners
April 7, 2008
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.
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2096.
Inherit
by Free Kitten
May 20, 2008
This is the third album for the band led by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz.
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2097.
Heavenly Bender
by Sam Champion
September 9, 2008
No, it's not the "Good Morning America" weatherman singing, it's the sophomore album for the quartet of rockers from New York.
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2098.
Red
by Guillemots
March 24, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.
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2099.
Glass Floor
by Maritime
June 1, 2004
This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.
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2100.
Space Settings
by Headset
June 29, 2004
'Space Settings' is the debut from the hip-hop side project for Jimmy Tamborello (Postal Service, Dntel), who along with Plug Research artists Allen Avanessian, Daedelus and John Tejada (plus Thomas Fehlmann), provides the musical backdrop for an array of MCs that includes Beans and Rocmon.
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