Singer-Songwriter Artists, Albums, and Music by Metascore

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93	1. My Dusty Road by Woody Guthrie August 25, 2009 The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection. User Score 7.2
92	2. The Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972 by Neil Young June 2, 2009 The eight-disc (or 10 if you buy the deluxe DVD set) box set from the singer-songwriter features previously released and unreleased works from 1963 to 1972. User Score 8.3
91	3. Carrie & Lowell Live by Sufjan Stevens April 28, 2017 The live recording of the singer-songwriter's November 9, 2015 performance of his 2015 release at North Charleston Performing Arts Center in South Carolina. User Score 8.9
88	4. Where Shall You Take Me by Damien Jurado March 18, 2003 The fifth full-length for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter returns with ten new mostly-acoustic tales about America's heartland, including live favorite "Texas to Ohio." User Score 8.5
88	5. Rejoicing In The Hands by Devendra Banhart May 4, 2004 The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004. User Score 8.4

88	6. From A Basement On The Hill by Elliott Smith October 19, 2004 The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003. User Score 8.8
87	7. Stumble Into Grace by Emmylou Harris September 23, 2003 Still going strong at 57, the Grammy-winning artist offers 12 new tracks, with some A-list backing from the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Jill Cunniff, Jane Siberry, and Kate and Anna McGarrigle. User Score 8.7
87	8. Children Running Through by Patty Griffin February 6, 2007 Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years. User Score 8.6
87	9. Seven Swans by Sufjan Stevens March 16, 2004 The indie singer-songwriter's fourth solo album, produced by Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith, follows on the heels of his critically-lauded 2003 effort 'Greetings From Michigan.' User Score 8.8
86	10. I See The Sign by Sam Amidon April 13, 2010 The singer-songwriter worked with Nico Muhly on his album of traditional and untraditional songs reworked into folk music. User Score 8.6

86	11. Chavez Ravine by Ry Cooder June 14, 2005 The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium. User Score 8.5
85	12. The Drift by Scott Walker May 23, 2006 The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.' User Score 8.1
85	13. Run To Ruin by Nina Nastasia June 3, 2003 Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums. User Score 8.3
85	14. Lookaftering by Vashti Bunyan October 25, 2005 Coming a full 35 years after her debut ('Just Another Diamond Day'), the British folk singer's second LP finds her backed by fans/followers such as Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom. User Score 8.2
84	15. Silver Lake by Vic Chesnutt March 25, 2003 The unique singer-songwriter's 11th LP was produced by Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams). User Score 7.5

84	16. The Evening Of My Best Day by Rickie Lee Jones October 7, 2003 'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell. User Score 7.6
84	17. Black Cadillac by Rosanne Cash January 24, 2006 The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set. User Score 8.4
84	18. Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple October 4, 2005 The singer-songwriter's third album finally sees the light of day after originally being shelved by her record label in 2003 and then leaked onto the Internet. This official 'Machine' is a newly-recorded version (with producer Mike Elizondo taking over for the original's Jon Brion), so if you've heard the leaked tracks, you haven't heard this. Let the comparisons begin! User Score 8.7
84	19. Sweet Warrior by Richard Thompson May 29, 2007 The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals. User Score 8.4
84	20. The Letting Go by Bonnie "Prince" Billy September 19, 2006 Jim White and Paul Oldham are among the guests on prolific songwriter Will Oldham's latest Bonnie "Prince" Billy studio recording. User Score 8.4
84	21. The Fine Art of Self-Destruction by Jesse Malin January 28, 2003 Frontman of New York-based glam-rockers D Generation throughtout the 1990s, singer-songwriter Jesse Malin enlisted pal Ryan Adams to produce and play on this solo debut, which quickly garnered plaudits from the UK music press upon its fall 2002 release. User Score tbd
84	22. Cobblestone Runway by Ron Sexsmith October 8, 2002 The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time. User Score 7.9
84	23. Don't Do Anything by Sam Phillips June 3, 2008 This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips. User Score 8.5
83	24. Escondida by Jolie Holland April 27, 2004 'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas. User Score 8.4
83	25. Master And Everyone by Bonnie "Prince" Billy January 28, 2003 Don't know Bonnie "Prince" Billy? You may know him better by his given name, Will Oldham, who recorded under his name as well as Palace Music throughout the 1990s. This is his third album under the Billy moniker, and features contributions from members of Lambchop. User Score 8.2
83	26. A Boot And A Shoe by Sam Phillips April 27, 2004 Husband T Bone Burnett produced this latest effort for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years. User Score 8.7
82	27. East Of Eden by Taken by Trees September 8, 2009 Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer. User Score 8.1
82	28. Our Shadows Will Remain by Joseph Arthur October 12, 2004 The singer-songwriter recorded this fourth LP in New Orleans. User Score 8.7
82	29. Curse Your Branches by David Bazan September 1, 2009 This is the debut solo album for the former Pedro The Lion/Headphones singer-songwriter. User Score 8.5
82	30. Niño Rojo by Devendra Banhart September 21, 2004 Nino Rojo, the eccentric singer-songwriter's second release of 2004, was recorded during the same sessions that produced 'Rejoicing In The Hands.' User Score 8.0
82	31. You Are Free by Cat Power February 18, 2003 Chan Marshall's first album of new material since 1998 was recorded in Los Angeles with Adam Kasper (Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam), who in turn brought in friends such as Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder. User Score 8.7
82	32. True Love Cast Out All Evil by Roky Erickson With Okkervil River April 20, 2010 The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band. User Score 8.3
81	33. The Shadow Of An Empire by Fionn Regan February 8, 2010 The Irish singer-songwriter releases his follow-up to his 2006 Mercury Prize-nominated album "The End of History." User Score 8.3
81	34. Aerial by Kate Bush November 8, 2005 This double-disc set is the influential singer-songwriter's first album in a dozen years. User Score 8.9
81	35. So Runs The World Away by Josh Ritter May 4, 2010 The fifth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Kassirer. User Score 8.1
81	36. Nuclear Daydream by Joseph Arthur September 19, 2006 The singer-songwriter's fifth studio album is the first for his new record label, Lonely Astronaut. User Score 8.6
81	37. The Boxing Mirror by Alejandro Escovedo May 2, 2006 Escovedo's first solo disc since 2000 was produced by John Cale. User Score 8.1
81	38. July Flame by Laura Veirs January 12, 2010 The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine. User Score 7.8
81	39. 1972 by Josh Rouse August 26, 2003 The fifth album from the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter is indeed influenced by the music of 1972 (the year Rouse was born). User Score 8.7
80	40. Humming By The Flowered Vine by Laura Cantrell June 21, 2005 Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut. User Score 8.5
80	41. Year Of Meteors by Laura Veirs August 23, 2005 This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. User Score 8.1
80	42. Wind In The Wires by Patrick Wolf March 15, 2005 The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop. User Score 8.5
80	43. Begin To Hope by Regina Spektor June 13, 2006 The Russia-born, New York-based anti-folkie returns with a dozen new tracks produced by David Kahne (The Strokes). User Score 8.3
80	44. The Greatest by Cat Power January 24, 2006 Despite the misleading title, 'The Greatest' is not a best-of collection, but rather is Chan Marshall's first album of original songs in three years. It was recorded in Memphis and finds the singer backed by some of that city's legendary session musicians. User Score 8.3
80	45. Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever by Nicolai Dunger March 14, 2006 The Swedish singer-songwriter and former soccer player is backed by Mercury Rev on his latest release (which originally emerged in 2004 in Europe). User Score tbd
80	46. O by Damien Rice June 10, 2003 This full-length debut for the Irish singer/songwriter has moved beyond his home country (where it was a massive hit) to attract critical praise and strong sales worldwide. Mostly self-produced and recorded, the disc also comes in specially-designed packaging including text, artwork and photographs. User Score 8.9
80	47. Monsters Of Folk by Monsters Of Folk September 22, 2009 This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward. User Score 8.7
80	48. Nashville by Josh Rouse February 22, 2005 The singer-songwriter follows his acclaimed effort '1972' with another album produced by Brad Jones. Don't be fooled by the title: it's not a country album, but rather, a farewell to the city Rouse has called home for the past decade (before moving to Spain). User Score 8.7
80	49. The Animal Years by Josh Ritter April 11, 2006 Brian Deck (Modest Mouse) produced the Idaho singer-songwriter's fourth album and major-label debut. User Score 8.5
79	50. Hold Time by M. Ward February 17, 2009 The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel. User Score 8.5
79	51. Micah P. Hinson And The Gospel Of Progress by Micah P. Hinson April 12, 2005 The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc. User Score 8.5
79	52. Retriever by Ron Sexsmith April 6, 2004 Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis. User Score 8.4
79	53. Little Hells by Marissa Nadler March 3, 2009 The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady. User Score 7.3
79	54. Elk-Lake Serenade by Hayden May 18, 2004 A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian). User Score 8.1
79	55. Wild Hunt by The Tallest Man on Earth April 13, 2010 After his well-received debut album released by Swedish label Gravitation, Kristian Matsson returns with his follow-up on the US-based label Dead Oceans. User Score 8.6
79	56. The Reminder by Feist May 1, 2007 Canadian singer-songwriter (and Broken Social Scene member) Leslie Feist returns with her third album and major label debut. Jamie Lidell guests. User Score 8.7
79	57. Get Away From Me by Nellie McKay February 10, 2004 London-born, 19-year-old jazz vocalist Nellie McKay makes her debut with this 2-disc set produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. Unlike contemporaries such as Norah Jones, McKay brings a darker edge and a sense of humor (and even a hint of hip hop) to her songs, all of which she wrote herself. User Score 7.3
79	58. Time Being by Ron Sexsmith May 15, 2006 Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter. User Score 7.6
79	59. Truelove's Gutter by Richard Hawley September 22, 2009 The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England. User Score 8.7
79	60. The Rocky Road by Damien Dempsey August 26, 2008 The singer/songwriter's latest album contains Irish folk songs produced by John Reynolds. User Score tbd
79	61. @#%&*! Smilers by Aimee Mann June 3, 2008 The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track. User Score 7.5
79	62. Years Of Refusal by Morrissey February 17, 2009 The latest solo album for the singer was produced by the late Jerry Finn. User Score 8.1
79	63. Where The Humans Eat by Willy Mason October 12, 2004 The Martha's Vineyard native recorded this debut LP of intelligent, folky rock when he was 19. User Score 8.3
78	64. The Calcination Of Scout Niblett by Scout Niblett January 26, 2010 The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City. User Score 7.5
78	65. Surprise by Paul Simon May 9, 2006 The singer-songwriter's first solo album in six years also marks his first collaboration with legendary producer and artist Brian Eno. (Finally, a worthy successor to Garfunkel!) Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock guest. User Score 8.5
78	66. Home Before Dark by Neil Diamond May 6, 2008 After 40+ years in the business, Neil Diamond finally receives his first No. 1 record with this album produced by Rick Rubin. User Score 8.3
78	67. Want Two by Rufus Wainwright November 16, 2004 The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.' User Score 8.0
78	68. The True False Identity by T-Bone Burnett May 16, 2006 This is the veteran producer's first solo artist album in 14 years. User Score 7.8
78	69. Better Oblivion Community Center by Better Oblivion Community Center January 24, 2019 The surprise release for the music project of Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst features contributions from Carla Azar, Anna Butterss, Christian Lee Hutson, Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner as well as Dawes’ Wylie Gelber and Griffin Goldsmith. User Score 7.8
78	70. Hunting My Dress by Jesca Hoop July 27, 2010 This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children. User Score 7.9
78	71. Absent Friends by The Divine Comedy May 4, 2004 Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing. User Score 8.5
78	72. Long Island Shores by Mindy Smith October 10, 2006 This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter. User Score 3.6
78	73. 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. User Score 8.4
78	74. 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. User Score 8.4
78	75. The Brag And Cuss by Rocky Votolato June 19, 2007 His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band. User Score tbd
78	76. 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. User Score 6.6
78	77. 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. User Score 6.4
78	78. Kids In The Street by Justin Townes Earle May 26, 2017 The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis. User Score tbd
78	79. Comfort Of Strangers by Beth Orton February 7, 2006 Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP. User Score 7.8
78	80. A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C) by Ray Wylie Hubbard January 12, 2010 The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years. User Score 6.3
78	81. 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. User Score 8.4
78	82. Two Way Monologue by Sondre Lerche March 9, 2004 21-year-old Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche returns with his second U.S. release. User Score 7.3
78	83. Soul Journey by Gillian Welch June 3, 2003 The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album. User Score 8.3
77	84. 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). User Score 8.6
77	85. 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. User Score 8.6
77	86. 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. User Score 8.6
77	87. 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. User Score 8.0
77	88. 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. User Score tbd
77	89. 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. User Score tbd
77	90. Same Old Man by John Hiatt May 27, 2008 John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs. User Score 7.3
77	91. Blood From Stars by Joe Henry August 18, 2009 The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians. User Score 8.0
77	92. The Outsider by Rodney Crowell August 16, 2005 The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm." User Score 8.0
77	93. Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul by Jesse Sykes February 6, 2007 Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP. User Score 7.7
77	94. Dents And Shells by Richard Buckner October 12, 2004 The sixth album for the indie-folk singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Arizona with a cast of up to eight backing musicians. User Score 7.9
77	95. Colour The Small One by Sia January 10, 2006 Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006. User Score 8.7
77	96. Why You Runnin' [EP] by Lissie November 10, 2009 The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds. User Score 8.2
77	97. Saint Bartlett by Damien Jurado May 25, 2010 The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week. User Score 7.8
76	98. The Heat by Jesse Malin June 29, 2004 This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album. User Score 7.6
76	99. Suit Yourself by Shelby Lynne May 24, 2005 The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release. User Score 8.4
76	100. Watershed by k.d. lang February 5, 2008 K.D. Lang's latest album was produced entirely by herself. User Score 8.5