Album Releases by Genre

Read & Burn 02 [EP]

Read & Burn 02 [EP]

by Wire
October 1, 2002
This is the second in a series of self-released EPs from the newly-reborn band, following 'Read & Burn 01' which was released earlier in 2002.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Send

Send

by Wire
April 28, 2003
The legendary English band, now re-formed, reunited and reinvigorated, return with their first LP in over a dozen years, with a sound that recalls the punk energy of their 1970s albums while sounding completely modern. Note that 7 of the 11 tracks here are also found in some form on 2002's twin "Read & Burn" EPs.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
Dos

Dos

by Wooden Shjips
April 14, 2009
The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Vol. 2

Vol. 2

by Wooden Shjips
March 30, 2010
This is a second compilation of live singles, B-sides, and covers for the San Francisco band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Dear God, I Hate Myself

Dear God, I Hate Myself

by Xiu Xiu
February 23, 2010
Dear God, I Hate Myself is the art-rock band's first release featuring new band member Angela Seo (keys). The album also features contributions from producer/Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Wasp Star (Apple Venus, Pt. 2)

Wasp Star (Apple Venus, Pt. 2)

by XTC
May 23, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Yeah Yeah Yeahs [EP]

Yeah Yeah Yeahs [EP]

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 9, 2002
One of 2002's much-hyped neo-garage rock bands, New York's Yeah Yeah Yeahs have opened for acts such as the White Stripes and the Strokes, and have drawn comparisons to both. This five-track debut EP was originally released in 2001 on the indie Shifty label, and saw a rerelease in the summer of 2002 on Touch & Go.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Fever To Tell

Fever To Tell

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
April 29, 2003
This is the highly-anticipated debut LP for the New York art-punk trio, who have developed a fanbase and generated a great deal of publicity (not to mention a major-label deal) through a series of EPs and live performances.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
Odd Blood

Odd Blood

by Yeasayer
February 9, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Lights And Sounds

Lights And Sounds

by Yellowcard
January 24, 2006
The emo-pop-punk-with-violin outfit expands their sound for their second major-label release. The Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines guests.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
Paper Walls

Paper Walls

by Yellowcard
July 17, 2007
Yellowcard's follow-up to 2006's "Lights and Sounds," again produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out

And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out

by Yo La Tengo
February 22, 2000
Aside from the noisy "Cherry Chapstick," the tracks on And Then Nothing showcase a mellower sound for the Hoboken, NJ three-piece, which disappointed some long-time fans but certainly won over critics.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Danelectro EP

Danelectro EP

by Yo La Tengo
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Charmed & Strange

Charmed & Strange

by Yoav
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
XXXX

XXXX

by You Say Party! We Say Die!
February 9, 2010
Released in their native country last fall, the third album for the Canadian rockers finds the quintet adds new variations to their sound.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Yeah Ghost

Yeah Ghost

by Zero 7
September 29, 2009
The fourth album for Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker features a new singer, Eska Mtungwazi (longtime contributor Sia has branched off to her own solo career).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.9
Carboniferous

Carboniferous

by Zu
February 17, 2009
The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Mary Star of the Sea

Mary Star of the Sea

by Zwan
January 28, 2003
The new group led by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins features a lineup including fellow Pumpkin Jimmy Chamberlin on drums and guitarists Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Skunk) and David Pajo (Slint, Tortoise).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7