Album Releases by Genre
901.
Misery Is A Butterfly
by Blonde Redhead
March 23, 2004
'Misery' is the first 4AD release for the noisy, experimental indie rockers, who have mellowed/refined their sound a bit to fit their new label.
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902.
Waiting For The Moon
by Tindersticks
June 17, 2003
The sixth studio LP for the distinctive English band is preceded by the EP "Don't Even Go There" (which shares one track with the album).
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903.
The Wolf
by Andrew W.K.
September 9, 2003
America's favorite party animal attempts to move past the frat party/beer commercial sound of his hit debut album with this slightly more mature follow-up. Slightly.
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904.
A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night
by Love Is All
November 11, 2008
The Swedish indie-rock band releases its sophomore album.
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905.
New Magnetic Wonder
by The Apples In Stereo
February 6, 2007
The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues).
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906.
Here's To Being Here
by Jason Collett
February 5, 2008
The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman.
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907.
Live From Home
by Shudder To Think
September 15, 2009
Shudder To Think reunited in 2008 and this album features the live recordings of their reunion tour.
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908.
Ruminant Band
by Fruit Bats
August 4, 2009
Eric Johnson returns to the indie rock band for its fourth album after having worked with The Shins and Vetiver.
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909.
Rabbit Fur Coat
by Jenny Lewis With The Watson Twins
January 24, 2006
This is the solo debut for former child star, Rilo Kiley frontwoman and occasional Postal Service vocalist Jenny Lewis. Contributors include Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and singer-songwriter M. Ward.
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910.
The Stand Ins
by Okkervil River
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band releases its latest album produced by Brian Beattie.
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911.
Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See
by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
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912.
Excellent Italian Greyhound
by Shellac
June 5, 2007
This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass).
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913.
Fort Nightly
by White Rabbits
May 22, 2007
The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.
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914.
Clinging To A Scheme
by The Radio Dept.
April 20, 2010
The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release.
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915.
Saltbreakers
by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
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916.
Face The Truth
by Stephen Malkmus
May 24, 2005
Malkmus' third post-Pavement recording is his most "solo" effort to date (not to mention his weirdest), with only some of the songs featuring the full complement of Jicks backing him up.
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917.
The Life Pursuit
by Belle and Sebastian
February 7, 2006
Tony Hoffer produced this seventh studio LP for the veteran Scottish indie-pop band.
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918.
11:11
by Maria Taylor
May 24, 2005
This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster.
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919.
Guero
by Beck
March 29, 2005
This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.
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920.
End Of Love
by Clem Snide
February 22, 2005
The fifth album for Eef Barzelay & co. includes contributions from members of Lambchop and Crooked Fingers. Barzelay himself produced the entire disc.
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921.
Real Gone
by Tom Waits
October 5, 2004
Fans of his acclaimed 2002 pair of discs will have to settle for just one album this time out, co-produced by Waits with Kathleen Brennan. Marc Ribot and Les Claypool guest.
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922.
Lost in Revelry
by The Mendoza Line
February 19, 2002
This is the fourth album (and third record label) for the Athens, GA indie outfit.
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923.
Sumday
by Grandaddy
June 10, 2003
The best indie rock band to come out of Modesto, California in quite some time (well, ever, we'd think) returns with a long-awaited fourth LP, arriving a full three years after The Sophtware Slump thanks to worldwide tours and a lengthy recording process.
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924.
Earthquake Glue
by Guided by Voices
August 19, 2003
The ever-prolific Robert Pollard returns with a brand-new GbV studio disc (the 15th or so since 1987), retaining the core group of musicians that has been with him for the last few albums.
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925.
Roll On
by J.J. Cale
February 24, 2009
The latest album for the blues singer, who most recently collaborated with Eric Clapton on their 2006 Grammy-winning album, "The Road to Escondido."
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926.
Receivers
by Parts & Labor
October 21, 2008
The latest album for the Brooklyn, New York band is the first with new drummer Joe Wong and guitarist Sarah Lipstate.
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927.
Collisions
by Calla
September 27, 2005
The New York band returns with a third album.
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928.
Immortal Memory
by Lisa Gerrard & Patrick Cassidy
January 20, 2004
Known for her work as half of the 4AD group Dead Can Dance, as well as more recent efforts scoring such films as Gladiator and Whale Rider, Lisa Gerrard here unites with Irish classical composer Patrick Cassidy for ten new tracks, including songs sung in Aramaic, Latin and Gaelic.
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929.
Almost Killed Me
by The Hold Steady
April 20, 2004
'Almost Killed Me' is the debut for the New York City band featuring two former members of Lifter Puller, including band founder Craig Finn. Unlike most recent NYC bands, they draw their influences from classic American rock.
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930.
Who Killed Amanda Palmer
by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
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931.
Mighty Rearranger
by Robert Plant
May 10, 2005
The Led Zeppelin singer's first full solo album of original songs in a dozen years finds him backed (as on 2002's 'Dreamland') by The Strange Sensation.
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932.
The Brag And Cuss
by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
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933.
The Difference Between Me And You Is That I'm Not On Fire
by McLusky
May 18, 2004
Steve Albini returns as producer for the Welsh indie-punk trio's third album.
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934.
What Sound
by Lamb
May 6, 2003
The trip-hop duo continues to expand their sound on their third album, which features guest appearances from Michael Franti (Spearhead), Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Jimi Goodwin (Doves) and the Scratch Perverts.
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935.
Hypnotize
by System Of A Down
November 22, 2005
Co-produced by Rick Rubin, this 12-song disc was recorded during the same sessions as 'Mesmerize,' and is intended to be heard with that earlier 2005 disc as one complete set.
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936.
The Broken String
by Bishop Allen
July 24, 2007
After releasing an EP every month for a year in 2006, the Brooklyn-based band returns with a full-length album.
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937.
Renegades
by Rage Against the Machine
December 5, 2000
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938.
The Western Lands
by Gravenhurst
September 18, 2007
The UK indie rock group's fifth album.
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939.
Discover A Lovelier You
by Pernice Brothers
June 14, 2005
Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album.
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940.
Lullabies To Paralyze
by Queens of the Stone Age
March 22, 2005
Only Josh Homme remains from the QOTSA's previous LP, and he's now joined by guitarist Troy Van Leeuwen (A Perfect Circle) and drummer Joey Castillo (Danzig). The band's fourth album also includes appearances by Brody Dalle, Shirley Manson and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.
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941.
The River In Reverse
by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint
June 6, 2006
The British musician teams with legendary New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint for this mix of covers and new material.
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942.
Dressed Up For The Letdown
by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
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943.
Up Above
by Town & Country
January 24, 2006
Asian instrumentation is highlighted on the Chicago minimalist, avant-garde outfit's sixth release.
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944.
Who's Your New Professor
by Sam Prekop
March 8, 2005
'Professor' marks the second solo outing for the Sea And Cake leader. He's backed by the same group of musicians that performed on his previous 1999 release, including S&C bandmate Archer Prewitt and Josh Abrams (Town & Country).
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945.
The Winter Of Mixed Drinks
by Frightened Rabbit
March 9, 2010
The third studio album for the Scottish indie band produced by Peter Katis is its first with new member Gordon Skene.
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946.
Cassadaga
by Bright Eyes
April 10, 2007
Conor Oberst & co. branch out into country and orchestral pop on their latest 13-track set, which finds them joined by guests Gillian Welch, Janet Weiss, and M. Ward.
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947.
Remember That I Love You
by Kimya Dawson
May 9, 2006
This is the fifth solo album of anti-folk ditties for the former Moldy Peaches member.
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948.
Loose In The Air
by The Double
September 13, 2005
Steve Revitte produced the experimental Brooklyn four-piece's third album (and first for Matador).
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949.
Fugu1
by Fugu
September 4, 2001
French band Fugu mines the pop sounds of the Beach Boys and the Beatles, a la contemporaries Stereolab (who contribute to this album) and Apples In Stereo.
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950.
The Instinct
by Denali
October 28, 2003
The Virginia band's sophomore disc has a more immediate sound compared to their trip-hoppy self-titled debut.
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951.
Love Is Hell, Part 2 [EP]
by Ryan Adams
December 9, 2003
Adams' 'Love Is Hell' 2-part album concludes with seven more tracks.
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952.
Cellar Door
by John Vanderslice
January 20, 2004
Popular San Francisco-based indie producer and former MK Ultra frontman John Vanderslice returns with his fourth solo album.
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953.
Rancid [2000]
by Rancid
August 1, 2000
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954.
Handcream For A Generation
by Cornershop
April 23, 2002
This long-awaited fourth album from the London-based outfit headed by Tjinder Singh and Ben Ayres is an even more eclectic mix of styles than previous efforts. The 13 new tracks include the excellent (and excellently titled) lead single "Lessons Learned From Rocky I to Rocky III," and a reworking of "People Power (In The Disco Hour)" from Singh and Ayres' Clinton side project.
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955.
Gold
by Ryan Adams
September 25, 2001
'Gold' is the second solo release for former Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams, and garnered a good deal of attention for the singer-songwriter in 2001.
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956.
Busted Stuff
by Dave Matthews Band
July 16, 2002
Even the most casual DMB fan knows the story by now: Dave & Co. record a dark, challenging album with producer Steve Lillywhite, those "Lillywhite Sessions" are leaked onto the Internet where the tracks quickly become fan favorites, and the band chooses not to release them, instead heading back into the studio with producer Glen Ballard to record 'Everyday.' The new studio LP 'Busted Stuff' does not contain those original tracks from the 2000 sessions, but nine of those songs (plus two new tracks) are here, newly recorded.
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957.
The Power Out
by Electrelane
February 3, 2004
The all-female indie-rock band from Brighton, England (who in the past have crossed Stereolab's love for vintage electronics with a more raucous sound) worked with producer Steve Albini on this second full-length, which incorporates vocals into the mix for the first time.
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958.
Dreamt For Light Years In The Belly Of A Mountain
by Sparklehorse
September 26, 2006
Mark Linkous' first Sparklehorse album in five years includes collaborations with Danger Mouse, Christian Fennesz, and Tom Waits.
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959.
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free
by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
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960.
The Fame Monster
by Lady Gaga
November 23, 2009
The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame.
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961.
Pretty Little Head
by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
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962.
Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea
by Silver Jews
June 17, 2008
This is the sixth studio album for the indie rock band led by David Berman.
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963.
Leaders Of The Free World
by Elbow
February 21, 2006
This is the self-produced third album for the Manchester, England band.
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964.
The Life Of The World To Come
by The Mountain Goats
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the North Carolina-based band.
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965.
Meltdown
by Ash
March 8, 2005
The veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.
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966.
World Painted Blood
by Slayer
November 3, 2009
Greg Fidelman and Rick Rubin produced the latest disc for the thrash metal band.
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967.
Parc Avenue
by Plants and Animals
March 25, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal, Quebec-based indie rock trio.
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968.
Employment
by Kaiser Chiefs
March 15, 2005
Stephen Street (Blur) produced this debut disc for the Leeds, England five-piece.
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969.
Chaos And Creation In The Backyard
by Paul McCartney
September 13, 2005
Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich helms the bassist's 20th post-Beatles album, which finds McCartney in true solo mode, playing every instrument on these 13 songs.
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970.
Comfort Of Strangers
by Beth Orton
February 7, 2006
Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
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971.
30 Year Low
by The Mendoza Line
August 21, 2007
This is the final album with both Tim Bracy and Shannon McArdle in the group, in light of their divorce.
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972.
The World And Everything In It
by Oranges Band
June 14, 2005
The second album from the Baltimore band was produced by band leader and vocalist Roman Kuebler.
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973.
No Wow
by The Kills
March 8, 2005
This is the second album for the garage-blues duo of VV and Hotel (known to their parents as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince).
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974.
Death Magnetic
by Metallica
September 12, 2008
The Rick Rubin-produced album for the heavy-metal band is its first to feature Robert Trujillo on bass.
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975.
The Fine Print (A Collection Of Oddities And Rarities 2003-2008)
by Drive-By Truckers
September 1, 2009
The collection of b-sides and rare tracks contains songs from the "Dirty South" recording sessions.
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976.
Odd Blood
by Yeasayer
February 9, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.
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977.
Tyrannosaurus Hives
by The Hives
July 20, 2004
The Swedish garage-rockers return with their third full-length disc.
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978.
Sleep And Release
by Aereogramme
February 18, 2003
The Glaswegian guitar rockers emerge with their second full-length album, an even more intense affair than their 2001 debut 'Story In White.'
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979.
Trouble In Dreams
by Destroyer
March 18, 2008
Dan Bejar, the New Pornographer member, releases his ninth album.
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980.
stellastarr*
by stellastarr*
September 23, 2003
The New-York four piece makes its full-length debut with this 10-track effort that has drawn comparisons to the usual suspects (Joy Division, The Cure, The Pixies, et al) as well as to newer bands who also draw from the same sources (Interpol, Hot Hot Heat, et al).
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981.
Elephant Shoe
by Arab Strap
June 6, 2000
The third full-length from the Scottish outfit.
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982.
Revelling/Reckoning
by Ani DiFranco
April 10, 2001
The normally prolific DiFranco hasn't released a new album since 1999's 'To The Teeth,' but now she returns with a vengeance: this 2-disc, 2-hour, 29-track collection of new songs. Ani goes solo on about half the tracks; the others feature members of her touring band. Guest musicians include trumpter Jon Hassell, sax man Maceo Parker, and guitarist Lloyd Maines.
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983.
Juxtaposition
by Radian
August 24, 2004
The third album for the Vienna-based electronica-infused post-rock trio was recorded partially in Austria and partially with John McEntire in Chicago.
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984.
Hypnotic Underworld
by Ghost
February 3, 2004
The experimental/psychedelic Japanese collective returns with their first album in five years, with co-founder Taishi Takizawa re-joining the group as a member (in addition to continuing to serve as the band's producer).
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985.
The Slip
by Nine Inch Nails
July 22, 2008
Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.
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986.
Live In New York
by The Doors
November 17, 2009
The six-disc set features the entire performance at New York's Felt Forum in 1970.
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987.
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank
by Modest Mouse
March 20, 2007
'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks.
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988.
Come Feel Me Tremble
by Paul Westerberg
October 21, 2003
Named after a recent documentary about him, Westerberg's latest home-recorded solo disc contains some of the songs first heard in that film, as well as new material. It was released concurrently with 'Dead Man Shake' by his alter-ego, Grandpaboy.
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989.
Run Rabbit Run
by Osso
October 6, 2009
The string quartet performs Sufjan Stevens' 2001 album, "Enjoy Your Rabbit."
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990.
Why There Are Mountains
by Cymbals Eat Guitars
September 29, 2009
This is the debut album for the New York rock quartet.
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991.
Springtime Can Kill You
by Jolie Holland
May 9, 2006
This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.
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992.
Ships
by Danielson
May 9, 2006
The latest disc from the Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith boasts--in addition to a shorter band name--a whopping 34 contributors, including Sufjan Stevens, Steve Albini, and the members of Why?.
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993.
Rise Above
by Dirty Projectors
September 11, 2007
Dave Longstreth reimagines Black Flag's album "Damaged."
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994.
Get Yr Blood Sucked Out
by Viva Voce
September 12, 2006
This fourth album marks the Barsuk debut for the eclectic Portland, Ore. husband-and-wife duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson.
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995.
Here's To Taking It Easy
by Phosphorescent
May 11, 2010
The Matthew Houck-led band returns with its first album of new material since 2007's Pride.
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996.
Apollo Sunshine
by Apollo Sunshine
September 13, 2005
The second album from the Boston-based band was produced by Brian McTear (Matt Pond PA).
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997.
Live A Little
by Pernice Brothers
October 3, 2006
Joe Pernice & co. return with an album produced by Michael Deming.
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998.
Friend And Foe
by Menomena
January 23, 2007
This second song-based album of unconventional indie-rock from the Portland, Ore. trio marks their Barsuk debut.
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999.
Promises Promises
by Die! Die! Die!
February 5, 2008
The sophomore album from the New Zealand trio.
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1000.
Carousel Waltz
by The Robot Ate Me
May 10, 2005
The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.
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