Album Releases by Genre
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1001.
On! Air! Library!
by On! Air! Library!
April 6, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the unique-sounding New York post-rock/experimental trio of Philip Wann and twin sisters Claudia and Alley Deheza. Steve Rivette (Liars) produced, with guest drumming from Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
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1002.
The Hour of Bewilderbeast
by Badly Drawn Boy
October 3, 2000
The debut full-length album from Damon Gough (who records under the Badly Drawn Boy name) earned Britain's Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2000.
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1003.
Standards
by Tortoise
February 20, 2001
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1004.
Ambulance Ltd
by Ambulance Ltd
March 23, 2004
This self-titled effort marks the full-length debut for the Brooklyn-based shoegazers.
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1005.
Life Like
by Rosebuds
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie-rock duo from North Carolina.
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1006.
A Blessing And A Curse
by Drive-By Truckers
April 18, 2006
The southern rockers have no overarching concept this time out, but they still boast three singers and guitarists in Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley and Jason Isbell.
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1007.
Momofuku
by Elvis Costello & the Imposters
May 6, 2008
Elvis Costello and the Imposters recorded and mixed the album in a week.
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1008.
Everything All The Time
by Band of Horses
March 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.
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1009.
Time On Earth
by Crowded House
July 10, 2007
The Australian-based band is back with their first album since 1993.
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1010.
Bem-Vinda Vontade
by Mice Parade
May 3, 2005
Adam Pierce's fifth Mice Parade album adds a greatly increased vocal presence (by Pierce, Ikuko Harada and Mum's Kristin Anna Valtysdottir) to his tropicalia-infused post-rock.
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![Is Is [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/6/40f546942a29a608fd80045fbce0e8ce-98.jpg)
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1011.
Is Is [EP]
by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 24, 2007
The New York band releases its latest EP, written during the Fever To Tell tour.
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1012.
You & Me
by The Walkmen
August 19, 2008
The sales of the digital version of the band's latest album will be donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Joy Fund.
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![Under Great White Northern Lights [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/5/7f1c6a309cc2a65f1b0a701c625b1b02-98.jpg)
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1013.
Under Great White Northern Lights [Live]
by The White Stripes
March 16, 2010
The live album features recording from the duo's summer tour of Canada in 2007 which was also filmed for a documentary of the same name.
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1014.
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.
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1015.
Two Sunsets
by Pastels And Tenniscoats
September 22, 2009
Scotland's Pastels and Japan's Tenniscoats release their first album together, which was recorded over a three year period while the bands were touring.
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1016.
2
by Retribution Gospel Choir
January 26, 2010
The indie rock trio led by Low guitarist Alan Sparhawk releases its second album.
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1017.
On Top
by Rye Coalition
March 19, 2002
This third album for the Jersey City rockers (who come across a bit like an emo Tenacious D) was produced by Steve Albini.
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1018.
Feminist Sweepstakes
by Le Tigre
October 16, 2001
Kathleen Hanna (also of Bikini Kill) returns for her second album with Le Tigre, the follow-up to the band's well-received 1999 debut.
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1019.
Change Is Coming
by Money Mark
September 18, 2001
"Money" Mark Nishita has worked with the Dust Brothers and the Beastie Boys. This is his third album and first for Emperor Norton.
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1020.
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.
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1021.
Titles & Idols
by Beth Hirsch
October 29, 2001
Beth Hirsch's second solo album sees her venturing into more electronic territory (with tracks produced by the Black Dog) as well as more conventional singer-songwriter terrain (produced by Custom Blue and Jackson).
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1022.
I'm Staying Out
by Caitlin Cary
April 22, 2003
This sophomore effort for the former Whiskeytown member was, like her acclaimed 2002 debut, produced by Chris Stamey. Mary Chapin Carpenter and Mitch Easter are among numerous guests on the album.
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1023.
We Are Him
by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
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1024.
Modern Guilt
by Beck
July 8, 2008
The 10th album for the Los Angeles artist was produced by Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton.
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1025.
Love Kraft
by Super Furry Animals
September 13, 2005
Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys) produced the Furries' follow-up to 2003's "Phantom Power," which sees all of the band members (rather than just Gruff Rhys) taking turns at writing and singing. There are no Welsh songs this time out, although there is one in Portugese.
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1026.
Kingdom Of Rust
by Doves
April 7, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was co-produced with Dan Austin and John Leckie.
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1027.
I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too
by Martha Wainwright
June 10, 2008
The sophomore album for the sister of Rufus Wainwright includes a track written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
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1028.
C'Mon Miracle
by Mirah
May 4, 2004
The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).
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1029.
Plastic Beach
by Gorillaz
March 9, 2010
The third album for Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett animated group features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Kano, Mos Def, De La Soul, Gruff Rhys, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Fall's Mark E. Smith, Little Dragon, Lou Reed, Bobby Womack, The Clash's Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon.
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1030.
Ash Wednesday
by Elvis Perkins
February 20, 2007
The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks.
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1031.
Fantasies
by Metric
April 14, 2009
The fourth album for the indie-rock band was mixed by John O'Mahony.
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1032.
Hello Young Lovers
by Sparks
March 7, 2006
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael's first album in four years is their 20th LP overall.
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1033.
Black Gold
by King Biscuit Time
May 15, 2006
'Black Gold' marks the first (and likely only) full-length release for the new project from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason.
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1034.
Circulatory System
by Circulatory System
August 28, 2001
After the breakup of Olivia Tremor Control, Will Hart went on to form Circulatory System along with fellow musicians from that group as well as others, such as Jeff Magnum (Neutral Milk Hotel). This is their debut release.
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1035.
Friends of Rachel Worth
by The Go-Betweens
September 19, 2000
The first new release in 12 years from the influential Australian band features founding members Robert Forster and Grant McLennan with backing from members of Sleater-Kinney.
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1036.
Three
by Archer Prewitt
June 4, 2002
The aptly named 'Three' is the third solo release for graphic artist/Sea And Cake guitarist Archer Prewitt.
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1037.
Age Of The Sun
by The Sunshine Fix
January 22, 2002
The Sunshine Fix is a 60s-themed side project for Olivia Tremor Control's Bill Doss.
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1038.
Lucky
by Nada Surf
February 5, 2008
The fifth album for the trio from New York was produced by John Goodmanson.
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1039.
Trees Outside The Academy
by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
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1040.
Hey Venus!
by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
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1041.
Idols Of Exile
by Jason Collett
February 7, 2006
Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew.
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1042.
Valende
by Jennifer Gentle
January 25, 2005
'Valende' is the third album overall and American debut for the Italian psychedelic rock band Jennifer Gentle. (Note that there is nobody in the band actually named Jennifer, and we are unsure about exactly how gentle they are.)
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1043.
Three Easy Pieces
by Buffalo Tom
July 10, 2007
Singer/guitarist Bill Janovitz had dismissed ideas of a reunion over the years, but Buffalo Tom is back with their new album since 1998.
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1044.
The Hard Way
by James Hunter
June 10, 2008
The fourth album for the British singer was produced by Liam Watson.
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![The Open Door [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/e2b5eaf51dfe0d41bf1d5fca07d3ce84-98.jpg)
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1045.
The Open Door [EP]
by Death Cab for Cutie
April 14, 2009
The EP features four new song recorded during the Narrow Stairs sessions and a demo version of 'Talking Bird.'
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1046.
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.
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1047.
RTZ
by Six Organs of Admittance
January 20, 2009
The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band.
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1048.
New Again
by Taking Back Sunday
June 2, 2009
The fourth album for the rock band is the first with its new guitarist, Matthew Fazzi (Fred Mascherino left to pursue a solo career.)
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1049.
Rites
by Lights
July 21, 2009
This is the second album for the Brooklyn-based indie rock group.
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1050.
The Age Of The Understatement
by The Last Shadow Puppets
May 6, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of the Artic Monkeys' Alex Turner and The Rascals' Miles Kane.
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1051.
Regeneration
by The Divine Comedy
November 6, 2001
Neil Hannon returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'Gin Soaked Boy.' A bit of a departure, this album utilizes Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and a larger group of musicians to highlight a more serious side to Hannon's music.
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1052.
Field Music
by Field Music
April 11, 2006
This is the debut album for the northern England band that shares members with Futureheads and Maximo Park.
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1053.
A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar
by Dashboard Confessional
August 12, 2003
This is the fourth album for the Florida-based emo band led by Christopher Carraba.
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1054.
On
by Imperial Teen
April 9, 2002
This is the third album for the San Francisco band featuring drummer Lynn Perko and former Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum.
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![Pieces of April [Soundtrack]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/3/c5d8a4de8f28c59503aa20c5cb0661dc-98.jpg)
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1055.
Pieces of April [Soundtrack]
by Stephin Merritt
November 4, 2003
Stephin Merritt's soundtrack to the film "Pieces of April" includes previously released tracks from his bands The 6ths and Magnetic Fields, as well as four brand new songs from the latter.
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1056.
Group Sounds
by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
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1057.
From Every Sphere
by Ed Harcourt
May 20, 2003
Nominated for Britain's Mercury Music Prize for his 2001 debut 'Here Be Monsters,' DIYer Ed Harcourt returns with his second studio recording.
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1058.
Original Motion Picture Score for The Virgin Suicides
by Air
February 29, 2000
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's film features instrumental tracks from Air, as well as the single "Playground Love," featuring vocals from Gordon Tracks.
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1059.
Kill Them With Kindness
by The Jealous Sound
June 3, 2003
The Los Angeles-based indie-rock band led by Blair Shehan (formerly of Knapsack) makes its long-awaited full-length debut after several years of touring with bands ranging from Death Cab For Cutie to the Foo Fighters.
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1060.
Life Is Full Of Possibilities
by Dntel
October 30, 2001
Dntel is an electronica side project for Jimmy Tamborello of Strictly Ballroom and Figurine. Here, he is joined by a who's-who of indie rockdom, including Mia Doi Todd, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Chris Gunst (Beachwood Sparks) and Brian McMahon (Slint).
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1061.
Trying Hartz
by Danielson
November 11, 2008
The two-disc collection of live shows and radio recordings covers the years of 1994 to 2004.
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1062.
Nux Vomica
by The Veils
April 4, 2007
Nick Launay produced this sophomore set for the New Zealand band led by Finn Andrews, who has drawn numerous Nick Cave comparisons. Aside from Andrews, it's a completely different lineup than the one that recorded 'Runaway Found.'
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1063.
The Repulsion Box
by Sons and Daughters
August 9, 2005
Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave, Beth Orton, PJ Harvey) produced this debut disc for the Glaswegian band.
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![Presence [Remastered]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/0/920fff08bba4f6a57f09a39ce83956db-98.jpg)
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1064.
Presence [Remastered]
by Led Zeppelin
July 31, 2015
The seventh studio release for the rock band was recorded while Robert Plant recovered from a car accident. The remastered deluxe edition includes five reference mixes of songs and the instrumental track 10 Ribs & All/Carrot Pod Pod.
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1065.
The Maginot Line
by Raising The Fawn
March 7, 2006
This is the third album for the Toronto band led by John Crossingham, also of Broken Social Scene.
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1066.
Spoils
by Alasdair Roberts
May 5, 2009
The latest album from the Scottish singer-songwriter features his drummer from Appendix Out.
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1067.
Axe To Fall
by Converge
October 20, 2009
The latest album for the punk rock band features guest artists from such bands as Cave In, Genghis Tron, Neurosis, and Hatebreed.
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1068.
For The Season
by The Gris Gris
November 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-psych outfit led by Greg Ashley.
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1069.
Lifted or The Story Is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground
by Bright Eyes
August 13, 2002
Prolific 22-year-old Nebraska singer-songwriter Connor Oberst returns to his Bright Eyes guise for this 13-track effort, following a stint fronting the band Desaparecidos.
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1070.
October Road
by James Taylor
August 13, 2002
The 54-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his first album of new material since 1997's Grammy-winning 'Hourglass.' Russ Titleman produces.
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1071.
Freaked Out and Small
by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
September 12, 2000
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1072.
With The Tides
by South
September 23, 2003
The trio worked with producer Dave Eringa (Ash, Manic Street Preachers, Kylie Minogue) for this sophomore release.
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1073.
Golden State
by Mia Doi Todd
September 3, 2002
The California-born, classically-trained Yalie makes her major-label debut, after a trio of independent solo acoustic releases. Todd is backed by a full band on this Mitchell Froom-produced album, and some of the tracks here are actually new, fleshed-out versions of songs that appeared on those earlier albums, including "Digital."
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1074.
Being Ridden
by Cex
May 6, 2003
21-year old Rjyan Kidwell seems to have all the bases covered on his latest full-length, which might be considered your typical glitchtronica-indie-folk-hip-hop-emo-electro-party jam, if it weren't for the fact that there is absolutely nothing typical about it at all.
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1075.
Tambourine
by Tift Merritt
August 24, 2004
George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire.
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1076.
Steal This Album
by System Of A Down
November 26, 2002
Not the true follow-up to 'Toxicity' that fans were hoping for, 'Steal This Album' instead consists of outtakes from that 2001 album, originally leaked on the Internet in rough versions and now polished up for release on CD.
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1077.
Sonic Nurse
by Sonic Youth
June 8, 2004
The veteran New York band, again operating as a five-piece (with Jim O'Rourke still in the group), return with a successor to one of their best albums in recent memory, 2002's 'Murray Street.'
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1078.
Volta
by Björk
May 8, 2007
The typically eclectic guest lineup on Bjork's first studio album in three years includes Timbaland, a ten-piece all-female horn section, and members of Konono No. 1, Lightning Bolt, Antony & The Johnsons, and LFO.
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1079.
Last Night Becomes This Morning
by Swearing At Motorists
February 7, 2006
This is the first album in four years for the Dayton, Ohio indie rock band fronted by Dave Doughman.
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1080.
Celebration Castle
by The Ponys
May 3, 2005
Steve Albini produced album #2 for the Chicago post-punk outfit.
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1081.
Room On Fire
by The Strokes
October 28, 2003
This eagerly-awaited second LP for the heralded/hyped New York five-piece was produced by Gordon Raphael (who also produced their debut 'Is This It?') after aborted sessions working with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich.
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1082.
Ashes Grammar
by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
September 15, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based band.
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1083.
Living With War
by Neil Young
May 9, 2006
The singer-songwriter recorded this strongly political (and anti-Bush) ten-song set in just two weeks earlier this year.
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1084.
The Old Believer
by The Atlas Moth
June 10, 2014
The third full-length release for the Chicago sludge rock band features guest appearances from Gojira’s Joe Duplantier as well as Subrosa violinists Kim Pack and Sarah Pendleton.
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1085.
Hymn and Her
by Earlimart
July 1, 2008
Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray return with this follow-up to last year's "Mentor Tormentor."
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1086.
The Confessions of St. Ace
by John Wesley Harding
August 29, 2000
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1087.
Love And Its Opposite
by Tracey Thorn
May 18, 2010
The Everything But The Girl singer's third solo album was produced by Ewan Pearson.
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1088.
Loose Fur
by Loose Fur
January 28, 2003
This six-track disc is a collaboration between Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, drummer Glenn Kotche, and Jim O'Rourke (known for both his acclaimed recent solo albums and work with Wilco and Sonic Youth).
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1089.
Happyness
by The Aluminum Group
October 15, 2002
The Chicago indie band's fifth album is the first in a planned trilogy, and features a bit more electronics than previous outings. Members of Tortoise guest on the album, as does Rebecca Gates from the Spinanes.
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1090.
Celebration
by Celebration
October 11, 2005
Members of TV On The Radio produced and contributed to this debut Celebration LP from Baltimore husband and wife Sean Antanaitis and Katrina Ford (joined in Celebration by drummer David Bergander), who have previously played in bands Jaks and Love Life.
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1091.
The Lucky Ones
by Mudhoney
May 20, 2008
Recorded in less than four days, this is the eighth full-length album released by the Seattle-based band.
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1092.
Roots & Crowns
by Califone
October 10, 2006
Tim Rutili & co. reunite with producer Brian Deck for another moody, experimental take on American roots rock.
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1093.
Shame, Shame
by Dr. Dog
April 6, 2010
The quintet's sixth album produced by Rob Schnapf is its first on the Anti label.
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1094.
The Peel Sessions 1991-2004
by PJ Harvey
November 7, 2006
This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio.
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1095.
Balm In Gilead
by Rickie Lee Jones
November 3, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter features Allison Krauss, Ben Harper, Bill Frisell, Jon Brion, and Vic Chesnutt as guest artists.
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1096.
Tennessee Pusher
by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
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1097.
Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl
by Van Morrison
February 24, 2009
The live album features Van Morrison performing songs from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, on November 7 and 8, 2008, at the Hollywood Bowl.
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1098.
Don't Stop
by Annie
November 17, 2009
The second album for the Norwegian singer features guest appearances by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Datarock's Fredrik Saroea.
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1099.
Cryptograms
by Deerhunter
January 29, 2007
This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
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1100.
Virginia Creeper
by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 24, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and occasional Gilmore Girls actor) formerly of the group Grant Lee Buffalo.
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