Album Releases by Genre

Night On Fire 2101.

Night On Fire

by VHS or Beta
September 21, 2004
The Louisville, KY retro-electronica outfit, who drew numerous Daft Punk comparisons with their 2002 EP 'Le Funk,' have transitioned into a dance-punk sound with this full-length debut.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.5
The Adventures Of Ghosthorse And Stillborn 2102.

The Adventures Of Ghosthorse And Stillborn

by CocoRosie
April 10, 2007
The experimental folk-rock duo of Brooklyn-based sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady return with a third album.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
The Lord Dog Bird 2103.

The Lord Dog Bird

by The Lord Dog Bird
August 5, 2008
The solo project for the Wilderness singer Colin McCann.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Because We Hate You 2104.

Because We Hate You

by The Young Fresh Fellows
February 27, 2001
Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Past Presents The Future 2105.

The Past Presents The Future

by Her Space Holiday
September 27, 2005
Marc Bianchi's latest album of electronica-infused indie-pop was recorded in "extreme isolation" in California.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Folker 2106.

Folker

by Paul Westerberg
September 7, 2004
No, it's not a folk album, but Westerberg does handle all of the instruments himself on this latest solo release. (We suppose that it's hard to find replacements for The Replacements.)
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Grey Oceans 2107.

Grey Oceans

by CocoRosie
May 11, 2010
The French-based sister duo releases its first album on Sub Pop records after the previous three were released by Touch and Go Records.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.6
Be OK 2108.

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
Ghost 2109.

Ghost

by Tape Deck Mountain
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for San Diego-based trio led by Travis Trevisan.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Key 2110.

Key

by Son, Ambulance
October 26, 2004
Omaha, Nebraska multi-instrumentalist Joe Knapp returns with his second Son, Ambulance full-length, now backed by a full band.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
No Mundane Options 2111.

No Mundane Options

by The Paddingtons
November 3, 2008
The second album for the British indie-rock band was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Bar At The End Of The World 2112.

The Bar At The End Of The World

by Lupine Howl
February 4, 2003
This is the second LP for the band that was once Spiritualized--that is, before Jason Pierce fired them and hired a new Spiritualized.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Beating Back The Claws Of The Cold 2113.

Beating Back The Claws Of The Cold

by The Pica Beats
September 23, 2008
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Love Hate And Then There's You 2114.

Love Hate And Then There's You

by The Von Bondies
February 3, 2009
The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Deathsentences of the Polished & Structurally Weak 2115.

Deathsentences of the Polished & Structurally Weak

by Negativland
October 1, 2002
Part book, part CD, this latest effort from the Bay Area collective was inspired by a trip to an auto junkyard. The jokes, satire, and subversion found in previous releases is absent this time around, instead replaced by a collection of letters and writings found in the auto wrecks presented in a 64-page full-color book, and, on the CD, a lyric- and melody- free noise assault that, as the band suggests, is the sound of their studio being destroyed in a car crash.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Grrr... 2116.

Grrr...

by Bishop Allen
March 10, 2009
This is the third full-length for the Brooklyn, New York, indie-rock band.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.3
A Drink & A Quick Decision 2117.

A Drink & A Quick Decision

by Grand National
September 11, 2007
The second album from the UK duo.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Everyday I Said A Prayer For Kathy And Made A One Inch Square 2118.

Everyday I Said A Prayer For Kathy And Made A One Inch Square

by Wheat
May 22, 2007
The Massachusetts band--now down to the duo of Scott Levesque (vocals, guitars) and Brendan Harney (drums)--returns with their first album in four years.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Storytelling OST 2119.

Storytelling OST

by Belle and Sebastian
June 4, 2002
The Glasgow band's fifth album serves as the soundtrack to the Todd Solondz film of the same name--in theory, that is, as only a few minutes of this new material is actually used in the movie (in fact, much of the album was recorded after the movie was released). However, as with a typical soundtrack album, expect snatches of dialogue and numerous instrumental tracks interspersed with fully-developed songs.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.9
Young Adults Against Suicide 2120.

Young Adults Against Suicide

by Ninja High School
October 18, 2005
This is the debut LP for the Toronto indie-rap collective (excuse us, the "positive hardcore dance-rap band") led by Matt Collins.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1 2121.

Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1

by The Paper Chase
May 26, 2009
The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.7
The Mirror Explodes 2122.

The Mirror Explodes

by The Warlocks
May 19, 2009
The fifth album for the Los Angeles-based rock band was produced by Rod Cervera.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
First of the Microbe Hunters 2123.

First of the Microbe Hunters

by Stereolab
May 16, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Writers Without Homes 2124.

Writers Without Homes

by Piano Magic
November 19, 2002
The London-based collective is joined this time out by the likes of Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins), John Grant (The Czars) and Paul Anderson (Tram).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
...it falls apart 2125.

...it falls apart

by For Stars
June 29, 2004
The fourth album from the Bay Area indie rockers (led by singer-guitarist Carlos Forster) is their first in three years.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
In This Light & On This Evening 2126.

In This Light & On This Evening

by Editors
January 19, 2010
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Unfamiliar Faces 2127.

Unfamiliar Faces

by Matt Costa
January 22, 2008
The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
Remind Me Where The Light Is 2128.

Remind Me Where The Light Is

by Great Northern
April 28, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
Fast Man Raider Man 2129.

Fast Man Raider Man

by Frank Black
June 20, 2006
The typically prolific Black returns with a 27-song, two-disc set produced by Jon Tiven. Among the many musicians lending a hand are Spooner Oldham and Levon Helm (The Band).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
Never Gonna Touch The Ground 2130.

Never Gonna Touch The Ground

by Still Flyin'
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the 15-member group from San Francisco.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
In Our Space Hero Suits 2131.

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
Let's Just Be 2132.

Let's Just Be

by Joseph Arthur
April 17, 2007
This is the singer-songwriter's first album with new backing band The Lonely Astronauts.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.9
You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into 2133.

You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into

by Does It Offend You, Yeah?
April 15, 2008
This is the debut album for the electronic rock quartet from Reading, England.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
Dead Media 2134.

Dead Media

by Hefner
January 22, 2002
Following 2000's 'We Love The City,' the self-produced 'Dead Media' is the UK band's fifth album in just four years.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Sing-Sing And I 2135.

Sing-Sing And I

by Sing-Sing
February 14, 2006
This is the second album for the duo of Emma Anderson (Lush) and Lisa O'Neill. Mark Van Hoen returns as producer.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
The Music 2136.

The Music

by The Music
February 25, 2003
They may not be easy to look up in search engines, but this very-much-rock quartet from Leeds, England could be found in all the UK music magazines, thanks to a much sought-after EP and this debut album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.5
The Tight Connection 2137.

The Tight Connection

by I Am The World Trade Center
July 9, 2002
The synth-pop duo of Amy Dykes (vocals) and Dan Geller (music) are best known for two things: (1) recording all of their music on a laptop computer, and (2) well, their name, which (understandably) attracted some attention post-September 11 and was briefly changed and then restored. This is the band's second full-length release, and includes covers of the Stone Roses' "Shoot You Down" and Blondie's "Call Me."
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Harmonies For The Haunted 2138.

Harmonies For The Haunted

by stellastarr*
September 13, 2005
This is the second album for the 80s New Wave-influenced outfit fronted by Shawn Christensen.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.2
Romance At Short Notice 2139.

Romance At Short Notice

by Dirty Pretty Things
June 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band from England headed up by ex-Libertines guitarist Carl Barat.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.0
Senor Smoke 2140.

Senor Smoke

by Electric Six
February 7, 2006
The Detroit band returns with a second album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
I 2141.

I

by Buffalo Daughter
March 5, 2002
This is the first album in over three years (and first for new US label Emperor Norton) for the all-girl Japanese indie-electronic-rock-pop outfit. Money Mark and John McEntire make appearances here, although Cornelius does not.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Buzzle Bee 2142.

Buzzle Bee

by High Llamas
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat 2143.

I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

by The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
January 6, 2009
Norman Cook (also known as Fatboy Slim) releases his debut album under the alias The BPA.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
The Real Feel 2144.

The Real Feel

by Spiral Stairs
October 20, 2009
Pavement's Scott Kannberg returns to music as Spiral Stairs after a five-year hiatus.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Often Lie 2145.

Often Lie

by Statistics
July 12, 2005
Occasional Saddle Creek-er Denver Dalley returns with a second Statistics album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Welcome To The North 2146.

Welcome To The North

by The Music
October 19, 2004
Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam) produced this sophomore outing for the English quartet.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.1
When The World Was Our Friend 2147.

When The World Was Our Friend

by Gold Chains And Sue Cie
October 12, 2004
The Bay Area hip-hop producer (known to his parents as Topher Lafata) teams with vocalist Sue Cie for his second release.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Climb Up 2148.

Climb Up

by Apse
November 10, 2009
The New England rock band releases it first album in four years and its first with the four new band members.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace 2149.

All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace

by Bravecaptain
August 2, 2004
This is the third album for former Boo Radleys guitarist Martin Carr.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Folktronic 2150.

Folktronic

by Momus
February 27, 2001
Scotland's Nicholas Currie (aka Momus) returns with an usual album that combines (fake) traditional folk tunes with modern electronica.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Eats Darkness 2151.

Eats Darkness

by Apostle Of Hustle
May 19, 2009
Broken Social Scene's Andrew Whiteman leads the indie rock trio with its third full length album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Crossing The Rubicon 2152.

Crossing The Rubicon

by The Sounds
June 2, 2009
The third album for the Swedish five-piece rock group.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.1
Russian Doll 2153.

Russian Doll

by Violet Indiana
June 8, 2004
This is the second disc for the duo of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and vocalist Siobhan de Mare (Mono).
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
A Fool for Everyone 2154.

A Fool for Everyone

by Mike Bones
February 3, 2009
This is the second album for the guitarist-singer.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Rules 2155.

Rules

by The Whitest Boy Alive
March 31, 2009
The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.3
Born In The U.K. 2156.

Born In The U.K.

by Badly Drawn Boy
October 17, 2006
Lemon Jelly's Nick Franglen produced Damon Gough's fifth Badly Drawn Boy album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.6
The Handler 2157.

The Handler

by Har Mar Superstar
September 14, 2004
Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7
Danelectro EP 2158.

Danelectro EP

by Yo La Tengo
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The New Folk Implosion 2159.

The New Folk Implosion

by Folk Implosion
March 4, 2003
Lou Barlow (Sebadoh) is still the heart of The Folk Implosion, but on the lo-fi band's fourth full-length release, his supporting cast has changed. Gone is co-founder and writing partner John Davis; in his place are Sebadoh drummer Russ Pollard and Alaska guitarist Imaad Wassif.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.6
Trash, Rats & Microphones 2160.

Trash, Rats & Microphones

by Heloise And The Savoir Faire
April 29, 2008
This debut album for the New York-based electro-rock group is led by Heloise Williams and released on Elijah Wood's label.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
If Only You Were Lonely 2161.

If Only You Were Lonely

by Hawthorne Heights
February 28, 2006
The big-selling indie emo band from Dayton, Ohio returns with a second album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.8
Travistan 2162.

Travistan

by Travis Morrison
September 28, 2004
The leader of the now-defunct Washington, D.C. outfit The Dismemberment Plan makes his solo debut with this disc, produced by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla. John Vanderslice guests.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.8
Down In Albion 2163.

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
Reintegration Time 2164.

Reintegration Time

by Shout Out Out Out Out
May 5, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian band from Edmonton.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Sweet Sister [EP] 2165.

Sweet Sister [EP]

by Annuals
March 30, 2010
Singer Adam Baker wrote, recorded, and produced his band's latest EP in its North Carolina recording studio.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You... 2166.

Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

by Wakey!Wakey!
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the rock band led by singer-songwriter Michael Grubbs, who was also a cast member on the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The Colourful Life 2167.

The Colourful Life

by Cajun Dance Party
April 28, 2008
The English quintet's debut album was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.7
Civilized 2168.

Civilized

by stellastarr*
July 7, 2009
The indie rock band's third album was produced by Tim O'Heir.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.5
Silent Cry 2169.

Silent Cry

by Feeder
June 16, 2008
The sixth album from the Welsh indie-rock group was produced by Grant Nicholas and the band.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.3
Imaad Wasif 2170.

Imaad Wasif

by Imaad Wasif
April 11, 2006
Guitarist Wasif, who has performed with alaska!, Folk Implosion and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, makes his solo debut.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The Fray 2171.

The Fray

by The Fray
February 3, 2009
The follow-up to the Colorado quartet's twice-platinum debut album was produced by Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
Emergency 2172.

Emergency

by The Pigeon Detectives
May 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the British band was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
The Time Of The Assassins 2173.

The Time Of The Assassins

by Nickel Eye
January 27, 2009
While waiting for the Strokes to return to the recording studio, bassist Nikolai Fraiture formed a side project and released this band's debut album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
What Is Love 2174.

What Is Love

by Never Shout Never
January 26, 2010
The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Amber Headlights 2175.

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
The Black Magic Show 2176.

The Black Magic Show

by Elefant
April 18, 2006
The 1980s-alt-rock-influenced, Diego Garcia-led band returns with a second album.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.7
Enemies Like This 2177.

Enemies Like This

by Radio 4
May 16, 2006
This concise fourth album finds the New York band working with a new producer, Jagz Kooner (Sabres of Paradise).
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.2
Hologram Jams 2178.

Hologram Jams

by Jaguar Love
March 2, 2010
The second album produced by John Goodmanson for Jaguar Love finds the band now just a duo comporised of ex-Blood Brothers/Pretty Girls Make Graves band members Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato after J. Clark left the band in 2009.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.4
Darkel 2179.

Darkel

by Darkel
September 19, 2006
'Darkel' marks the solo debut for Air's JB Dunckel.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
Sad Sappy Sucker 2180.

Sad Sappy Sucker

by Modest Mouse
April 24, 2001
This "lost album" from Modest Mouse was originally recorded in 1994 to be the band's debut album, but was eventually shelved. This release contains additional tracks recorded during the same time period as the original 'Sad Sappy Sucker.'
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.5
Machine [EP] 2181.

Machine [EP]

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
November 5, 2002
This three-track single (optimistically dubbed an "EP"), the band's second overall release, contains songs that allegedly will not appear on their upcoming full-length debut.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.4
Wishville 2182.

Wishville

by The Catherine Wheel
May 9, 2000
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.3
Thieves [EP] 2183.

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
Letters From The Underground 2184.

Letters From The Underground

by Levellers
August 11, 2008
The ninth album for the UK rock group was also produced by the band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Strength In Numbers 2185.

Strength In Numbers

by The Music
June 16, 2008
The third album for the UK band was produced by Flood and Paul Hartnoll.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.5
Dangerous Dreams 2186.

Dangerous Dreams

by Moving Units
October 12, 2004
This debut album for the Los Angeles-based '80s revivalists will give your favorite indie rock critics another excuse to practice typing "Gang of Four."
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
Business Casual 2187.

Business Casual

by Beep Beep
August 24, 2004
'Business Casual' is the debut LP for the dance-oriented Nebraska four-piece, who are frequently compared to some combination of Wire, XTC and Gang Of Four and don't sound an awful lot like any of the other bands on Saddle Creek's roster, save for maybe The Faint.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Japanese Motors 2188.

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
Matinee 2189.

Matinee

by Jack PeƱate
January 22, 2008
The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Bring on the Comets 2190.

Bring on the Comets

by VHS or Beta
August 28, 2007
Bring on the Comets is the third album from the Louisville, Kentucky natives.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.8
Mother Of Curses 2191.

Mother Of Curses

by D. Rider
February 17, 2009
The debut album for the rock band led by Todd Albert Rittmann.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Slipway Fires 2192.

Slipway Fires

by Razorlight
March 10, 2009
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.3
Driving A Million 2193.

Driving A Million

by Gwenmars
March 6, 2001
The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Transmission 2194.

Transmission

by Gay Dad
April 30, 2002
Now a three-piece, English glam-rockers Gay Dad return for their sophomore album, following 1999's Leisure Noise.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Black Swan 2195.

Black Swan

by Athlete
March 2, 2010
The fourth album for the British indie rock band was produced by Tom Rothrock.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.0
Freedomland [Live] 2196.

Freedomland [Live]

by Jackie-O Motherfucker
September 16, 2008
Portland, Oregon-based Jackie-O Motherfucker releases an album of songs recorded live.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
The Others 2197.

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
Alive & Amplified 2198.

Alive & Amplified

by Mooney Suzuki
August 24, 2004
The New York indie four-piece team up with, of all people, producers The Matrix on this follow-up to 'Electric Sweat.'
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.3
The Snare 2199.

The Snare

by Looper
June 4, 2002
Looper's third album (and first for Mute Records) finds Stuart David & co. adopting a darker tone for these ten tracks, which are closely integrated with the band's new live show and promotional materials to tell the story of two characters named Evil Bob and Peacock Johnson.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.7
Candy Ass 2200.

Candy Ass

by Mark Eitzel
October 4, 2005
The American Music Club frontman's latest solo release, like 2001's 'Invisible Man,' finds him dabbling with electronica.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd