Album Releases by Genre

Whoa, Nelly!

Whoa, Nelly!

by Nelly Furtado
October 24, 2000
The debut album from Canadian/Portugese singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado is an ecelctic mix of musical styles.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
What Is Love

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
Get Ready

Get Ready

by New Order
October 16, 2001
The band's first album together since 1993's 'Republic' finds the group moving away from electronica and back to guitar rock. The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan duets with Bernard Sumner on "Turn My Way" (and has been touring with the band as an additional guitarist), and Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Innes contribute vocals and guitar to "Rock The Shack." Steve Osborne produced the 10-track album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Waiting For The Sirens' Call

Waiting For The Sirens' Call

by New Order
April 26, 2005
The veteran Manchester band's latest disc was produced by Tore Johansson and John Leckie, and sees touring guitarist Phil Cunningham becoming an official full-time band member, replacing departed keyboardist Gillian Gilbert.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
No More Shall We Part

No More Shall We Part

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
April 10, 2001
The first new album from Cave and his band since 1997's well-received 'The Boatman's Call.'
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Nocturama

Nocturama

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
February 11, 2003
Nick Cave & co. return for a follow up to 2001's 'No More Shall We Part.'
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.8
Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
April 8, 2008
The latest album for the alternative rock band from Australia was inspired by the story of Lazarus rising from the dead, as well as Harry Houdini.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
The Long Road

The Long Road

by Nickelback
September 23, 2003
The Canadian grunge act attempts to duplicate the multi-platinum success of 2001's 'Silver Side Up' with this latest release.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
4.9
All The Right Reasons

All The Right Reasons

by Nickelback
October 4, 2005
The Canadian alt-metal outfit returns with a self-produced fourth album.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.3
Dark Horse

Dark Horse

by Nickelback
November 18, 2008
The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
4.5
With Teeth

With Teeth

by Nine Inch Nails
May 3, 2005
Trent Reznor finally returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'The Fragile.' Dave Grohl guests.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Year Zero

Year Zero

by Nine Inch Nails
April 17, 2007
Trent Reznor offers his vision of a bleak future (the year 2022, to be exact) on this 16-track concept album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Ghosts I-IV

Ghosts I-IV

by Nine Inch Nails
April 8, 2008
Nine Inch Nails releases a mostly instrumental album, with some tracks falling under the Creative Commons License instead of being copyrighted.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
The Slip

The Slip

by Nine Inch Nails
July 22, 2008
Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
With The Lights Out

With The Lights Out

by Nirvana
November 23, 2004
This three-disc box set contains more than 50 previously unreleased recordings by the legendary Seattle band, including demos, live tracks, and alternate versions. Also included is an extensive bonus DVD filled with live performances.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Live At Reading

Live At Reading

by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The entire performance by Nirvana at 1992's Reading Festival is released both as a CD and DVD.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
Bleach: Deluxe Edition

Bleach: Deluxe Edition

by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the grunge band is remastered and reissued with a 1990 live recording of a concert at Portland, Oregon's Pine Street Theatre.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Return of Saturn

Return of Saturn

by No Doubt
April 11, 2000
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Rock Steady

Rock Steady

by No Doubt
December 11, 2001
The follow-up to 'Return of Saturn' finds Gwen Stefani & co. working with a variety of producers (Sly and Robbie, Ric Ocasek, William Orbit) in a variety of styles.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
I'll Follow You

I'll Follow You

by Oakley Hall
September 11, 2007
The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.2
Familiar To Millions

Familiar To Millions

by Oasis
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Heathen Chemistry

Heathen Chemistry

by Oasis
July 2, 2002
This is the fifth studio album for the one-time superstars, who now retain only the brothers Gallagher from their original lineup. Former Ride guitarist Andy Bell and Heavy Stereo bassist Gem Archer make their first studio appearances as members of the band, and in an Oasis first, all four members share in the songwriting.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
Don't Believe The Truth

Don't Believe The Truth

by Oasis
May 31, 2005
Liam and Noel's sixth album is preceded by the single "Lyla." 'Truth,' produced by Dave Sardy, represents the band's second attempt at recording this album; original sessions recorded with Death In Vegas in 2003 were scrapped.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Dig Out Your Soul

Dig Out Your Soul

by Oasis
October 7, 2008
The British rock band releases its seventh album, produced by Dave Sardy.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Mechanical Wonder

Mechanical Wonder

by Ocean Colour Scene
May 1, 2001
The fifth album from the British rockers is their first U.S. release in five years.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

by OK Go
January 12, 2010
The latest album for the rock band from Chicago features the track "Shooting The Moon" which appeared in the "New Moon" movie soundtrack.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Blame It On Gravity

Blame It On Gravity

by Old 97's
May 13, 2008
The Dallas-based alt-country quartet releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Trickle

Trickle

by Olive
May 30, 2000
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Xenophanes

Xenophanes

by Omar Rodríguez-López
November 10, 2009
Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez Lopez releases his first Spanish-only solo album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Extended Vacation

Extended Vacation

by On Fillmore
November 3, 2009
This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based duo, who previously worked with Jim O'Rourke.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
One Day As A Lion [EP]

One Day As A Lion [EP]

by One Day As A Lion
July 22, 2008
Rage Against the Machine's Zack De La Rocha releases his solo EP, which includes Mars Volta's Jon Theodore on drums.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Vapor Transmissions

Vapor Transmissions

by Orgy
October 10, 2000
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Lost in Translation OST

Lost in Translation OST

by Original Soundtrack
September 9, 2003
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's second feature film includes the first new music in over ten years from My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields (who scored much of the film), new music from Air, and older tracks from Squarepusher, Jesus And Mary Chain, and Death In Vegas.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Burn Burn

Burn Burn

by Our Lady Peace
July 21, 2009
The seventh studio album for the Canadian rock band was produced by the lead singer, Raine Maida.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
Heartland

Heartland

by Owen Pallett
January 12, 2010
Due to trademark reasons, Canadian singer-songwriter Owen Pallett retired the Final Fantasy band name and returned to his own name for his latest release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Don't Mess With The Dragon

Don't Mess With The Dragon

by Ozomatli
April 3, 2007
The fourth album from the Los Angeles band blends latin music with rock, ska, hip-hop, and other genres.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Fire Away

Fire Away

by Ozomatli
April 20, 2010
The Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based group releases its latest album produced by Tony Berg.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Payable On Death

Payable On Death

by P.O.D.
November 4, 2003
The born-again Christian rap-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 hit 'Satellite.' Jason Truby replaces departed guitarist Marcos.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.7
Testify

Testify

by P.O.D.
January 24, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the nu-metal band's fifth album.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Heroes & Villains

Heroes & Villains

by Paloalto
July 1, 2003
The Los Angeles- (no, not Bay Area-) based alt-rock band led by singer-songwriter James Grundler returns with a Rick Rubin-produced sophomore LP.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Pretty.Odd.

Pretty.Odd.

by Panic! At the Disco
March 25, 2008
The follow-up to their platinum debut album finds the band dropping the exclamation point from their name.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
lovehatetragedy

lovehatetragedy

by Papa Roach
June 18, 2002
The No-Cal rap-metal outfit returns with a second album for Dreamworks (their third overall). Lead singer Coby Dick has reverted back to his given name, Jacoby Shaddix, but otherwise, the band and sound remain the same.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Getting Away With Murder

Getting Away With Murder

by Papa Roach
August 31, 2004
The Northern California alt-metal band returns with a third album.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
Riot!

Riot!

by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Two Sunsets

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Bachelor

The Bachelor

by Patrick Wolf
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the British singer features Tilda Swinton as a guest artist.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs)

Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs)

by Patterson Hood
June 23, 2009
The second solo album for the Drive-By Truckers lead singer features his father (bassist with the Muscle Shoals) and his DBT bandmates.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Gung Ho

Gung Ho

by Patti Smith
March 21, 2000
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Illumination

Illumination

by Paul Weller
January 14, 2003
The former Style Council and Jam frontman returns with a solo album, and finds Weller producing and playing most of the instruments himself, with the help of a few celebrity guests such as Noel Gallagher, Kelly Jones and Aziz Ibrahim.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Stereo

Stereo

by Paul Westerberg
April 23, 2002
The former Replacements leader returns with his first solo effort in three years, which actually is two albums in one: Stereo, his new 12-track solo release; and Mono, a second recording by Westerberg and full band under the Grandpaboy name.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.9
Come Feel Me Tremble

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Quarantine The Past

Quarantine The Past

by Pavement
March 9, 2010
With the band reunited and touring in 2010, here comes a 23-tracks greatest-hits compilation chosen by the band members.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Binaural

Binaural

by Pearl Jam
May 16, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Riot Act

Riot Act

by Pearl Jam
November 12, 2002
Still going strong, the Seattle grunge band returns with its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam

by Pearl Jam
May 2, 2006
Adam Kasper again co-produced the band's belated follow-up to 2002's 'Riot Act.' It is Pearl Jam's eighth studio album overall.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Ten [Reissue]

Ten [Reissue]

by Pearl Jam
March 24, 2009
The rerelease of the debut album for the grunge band is the part of a planned rerelease of the rest of its albums, leading up to its 20th anniversary in 2011.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Backspacer

Backspacer

by Pearl Jam
September 20, 2009
The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
Winners Never Quit

Winners Never Quit

by Pedro the Lion
March 14, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

by Peeping Tom
May 30, 2006
The newest (and somewhat "pop"-oriented) project from Mike Patton (Faith No More, Fantomas) finds him teamed with an eclectic bunch, including Norah Jones, Massive Attack, Odd Nosdam, Amon Tobin and Kool Keith.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Fossils And Other Phantoms

Fossils And Other Phantoms

by Peggy Sue
June 1, 2010
Originally called Peggy Sue And The Pirates, the British trio shortened its name to just Peggy Sue for its debut full-length release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Song Yet To Be Sung

Song Yet To Be Sung

by Perry Farrell
July 17, 2001
This is the debut solo release for former Jane's Addiction/Porno For Pyros frontman Perry Farrell. Many of the tracks are more electronic in nature than his previous output with the two bands. Dave Navarro, Jon Brion, and the Mad Professor are among the guest contributors.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.0
Release

Release

by Pet Shop Boys
April 23, 2002
The Boys' eighth studio release features features Johnny Marr on guitar.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Fundamental

Fundamental

by Pet Shop Boys
June 27, 2006
Trevor Horn produced the duo's first album in four years, hailed by some critics as a return to their peak 1980's form.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Yes

Yes

by Pet Shop Boys
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the dance music duo was produced with Xenomania.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Back & Fourth

Back & Fourth

by Pete Yorn
June 23, 2009
Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Break Up

Break Up

by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
September 15, 2009
The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
Grace/Wastelands

Grace/Wastelands

by Peter Doherty
March 24, 2009
The Babyshambles/Libertines lead singer releases his first solo album produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Up

Up

by Peter Gabriel
September 24, 2002
Yup... Up's two-letter name signifies that this is indeed a brand-new Peter Gabriel studio recording, his first since 1992's 'Us.' The music goes in a now-typical multi-cultural direction, with input from gospel singers The Blind Boys of Alabama and the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Here And Now

Here And Now

by Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey
June 9, 2009
Two former member The dB's return to record their first album together in some time. Branford Marsalis, Jon Wurster, Logan Matheny, and Gary Greene appear as guest musicians.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Dust

Dust

by Peter Murphy
April 23, 2002
The former Bauhaus member returns with his first solo album in six years, which sees him adding traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation to the mix and moving in a more ambient direction.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Guest

The Guest

by Phantom Planet
February 26, 2002
Los Angeles-based Phantom Planet is best known for counting among its members "Rushmore" star Jason Schwartzman and "Donnie Darko" star Alex Greenwald. 'The Guest,' their second album, was produced by Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Phantom Planet

Phantom Planet

by Phantom Planet
January 6, 2004
Jason Schwartzman has departed, but the Los Angeles band continues on with a third album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
To Willie

To Willie

by Phosphorescent
February 3, 2009
Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Become Secret

Become Secret

by Picastro
February 23, 2010
Liz Hysen's Toronto-based band which also includes cellists, releases its fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.3
Autumn of the Seraphs

Autumn of the Seraphs

by Pinback
September 11, 2007
The San Diego indie rock band releases their fourth album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
O Soundtrack My Heart

O Soundtrack My Heart

by Pivot
September 16, 2008
The Australian group releases its first international effort on Warp Records, which offered them a 16-album contract.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
The Fifth Release From Matador

The Fifth Release From Matador

by Pizzicato Five
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea

Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea

by PJ Harvey
October 24, 2000
PJ Harvey's fifth, and possibly best, album sees her venturing away from the electronic experimentation of 1998's 'Is This Desire?' and returning to the purer rock sound prevalent on her early releases. Radiohead's Thom Yorke guests on the duet "This Mess We're In." Winner of the 2001 Mercury Music Prize.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
Uh Huh Her

Uh Huh Her

by PJ Harvey
June 8, 2004
On her seventh album, a sparser affair than her 2000 effort 'Stories From The City?,' PJ Harvey produced, mixed, and played all of the instruments herself (aside from drums, handled by Robert Ellis), with some additional production from Head.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
The Peel Sessions 1991-2004

The Peel Sessions 1991-2004

by PJ Harvey
November 7, 2006
This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
White Chalk

White Chalk

by PJ Harvey
September 25, 2007
The British singer's latest album was produced by John Parrish and Flood.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Black Market Music

Black Market Music

by Placebo
May 8, 2001
This is the third album from London glam-rockers Placebo. The U.S. release adds two bonus tracks: a new version of "Without You I'm Nothing" with David Bowie guesting on vocals, and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Sleeping With Ghosts

Sleeping With Ghosts

by Placebo
April 1, 2003
The UK glam-punk band returns with their fourth album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Meds

Meds

by Placebo
April 4, 2006
Michael Stipe and VW (The Kills) guest on the UK band's first album in three years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Battle For The Sun

Battle For The Sun

by Placebo
June 9, 2009
The sixth album for the London-based rock trio was produced by Dave Bottrill and is the band's first album with new drummer, Steve Forrest (original drummer Steve Hewitt parted company in 2007).
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.4
Big Bad World

Big Bad World

by Plain White T's
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the rock band from Illinois, who's single 'Hey There Delilah' (off their 2005 album "All That We Needed" and re-released as a single in 2007) was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
Who Needs Actions When You Got Words

Who Needs Actions When You Got Words

by Plan B
June 26, 2006
'Actions' is the first album for UK grime artist Plan B (aka Ben Drew), who has drawn comparisons to both Eminem and The Streets' Mike Skinner (which often happens when you are white and kinda rap), although his music is more eclectic than either of those artists.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Haunted

Haunted

by Poe
October 31, 2000
Poe's second album is a concept album, of sorts, about the death of her father (noted documentarian Tad Danielewski). Partially based on the autobiographical novel House of Leaves by Poe's brother Mark Z. Danielewski, 'Haunted' utilizes tapes of her father's voice as well as a mix of dark electronic and organic sounds.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Polly Scattergood

Polly Scattergood

by Polly Scattergood
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
The Incident

The Incident

by Porcupine Tree
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
All We Could Do Was Sing

All We Could Do Was Sing

by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Satanic Satanist

The Satanic Satanist

by Portugal. The Man
July 21, 2009
The rock quartet from Alaska, now based in Portland, Oregon, releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
XTRMNTR

XTRMNTR

by Primal Scream
May 2, 2000
Bobby Gillespie & co. expand on the harder-edged punk/electronica sound of their previous effort, 'Vanishing Point,' with their most violent effort to date, earning rave reviews in the process and perhaps matching the success of their classic 'Screamadelica.' Contributors here include David Holmes, Bernard Sumner, Kevin Shields and the Chemical Brothers.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Evil Heat

Evil Heat

by Primal Scream
November 26, 2002
Bobby Gillespie and co. follow 2000's widely acclaimed 'XTRMNTR' with a similar blend of Stooges-style rock and electronica, thanks to the production work of semi-official Primal Scream member Kevin Shields (formerly of My Bloody Valentine) and Andy Weatherall. Tracks include first single "Miss Lucifer," "City," a remake of a Gillespie-sung track on David Holmes' most recent album, and "Some Velvet Morning," sung as a duet with supermodel Kate Moss.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Riot City Blues

Riot City Blues

by Primal Scream
August 22, 2006
Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Warren Ellis (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds), and Will Sergeant (Echo and the Bunnymen) guest on the band's first album in four years, which ditches the aggressive, electronic elements of their previous two outings in favor of a more traditional blues-rock homage.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.5
Beautiful Future

Beautiful Future

by Primal Scream
July 21, 2008
The latest album from the alt rock group from Scotland was produced in part by Bjorn Yttling.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Probot

Probot

by Probot
February 10, 2004
Probot is the all-star metal band founded by Nirvana/Foo Fighters drummer Dave Grohl and fronted by a variety of singers, including King Diamond, Max Cavalera (Sepultura), and Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Life On Display

Life On Display

by Puddle Of Mudd
November 25, 2003
The Nirvana-esque four-piece returns with a follow-up to their 2001 major-label debut 'Come Clean.'
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.8
We Love Life

We Love Life

by Pulp
August 20, 2002
The band's first album since 1997's 'This Is Hardcore' is produced by Scott Walker and features 12 new tracks.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
V Is For Vagina

V Is For Vagina

by Puscifer
October 30, 2007
A Perfect Circle/Tool's Maynard James Keenan releases the debut album of his side project.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3