Album Releases by Genre

Dongs of Sevotion

Dongs of Sevotion

by Smog
April 4, 2000
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Blood Sport

Blood Sport

by Sneaker Pimps
February 19, 2002
The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.4
Eyes Open

Eyes Open

by Snow Patrol
May 9, 2006
Martha Wainwright and Ken Stringfellow are among the guests on Gary Lightbody's fourth Snow Patrol album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Cruelty Without Beauty

Cruelty Without Beauty

by Soft Cell
October 8, 2002
Yes, it's *that* Soft Cell, the English band that brought you early 80s hits such as "Tainted Love" and "Sex Dwarf." Their first release since 1984's 'This Last Night in Sodom,' 'Cruelty Without Beauty' offers 12 brand-new tracks from the reunited duo of Dave Ball and Marc Almond.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Okemah And The Melody Of Riot

Okemah And The Melody Of Riot

by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
American Central Dust

American Central Dust

by Son Volt
July 7, 2009
Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
nyc ghosts & flowers

nyc ghosts & flowers

by Sonic Youth
May 16, 2000
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
Murray Street

Murray Street

by Sonic Youth
June 25, 2002
Now into their third decade of recording, Sonic Youth offer up a return to form that has more in common with their output of the 80s than with anything they have released in recent years. Multi-instrumentalist Jim O'Rourke, who worked with the band on their previous effort 'NYC Ghosts & Flowers,' is now a full-fledged member of the group.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Sonic Nurse

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.'
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Rather Ripped

Rather Ripped

by Sonic Youth
June 13, 2006
This self-produced 20th album finds the New York band back down to a four-piece, with Jim O'Rourke dropping out after two albums.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
The Silver Lining

The Silver Lining

by Soul Asylum
July 11, 2006
The Dave Pirner-led band's first album in eight years includes tracks recorded with the group's late bassist Karl Mueller as well as The Replacements' Tommy Stinson (who, yes, served as a replacement).
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.2
It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

by Sparklehorse
August 28, 2001
This is the third album for Mark Linkous and Sparklehorse.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Balls

Balls

by Sparks
August 22, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
Threes

Threes

by Sparta
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for project that began as a spin-off from At The Drive-In but has since lost founding guitarist Paul Hinojos (who is replaced for this album with Denali's Keeley Davis).
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.1
Are U Down?

Are U Down?

by Spencer.
September 10, 2021
The debut full-length release for the New York artist features a guest appearance from Becky And The Birds.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Spinnerette

Spinnerette

by Spinnerette
June 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for The Distillers' Brody Dalle-led band was produced by fellow band member Alain Johannes.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Let It Come Down

Let It Come Down

by Spiritualized
September 25, 2001
Over two years in the making, 'Let It Come Down' is the UK band's first album of new material in four years. It utilizes over 100 musicians (including an orchestra and choral singers), although the music was entirely written and arranged by guitarist Jason Pierce.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

by Spiritualized
September 9, 2003
A quick follow-up by Spiritualized standards, 'Amazing Grace' finds Jason Pierce with a new record label (his own Spaceman Records imprint) and a more immediate, less orchestral sound than on 2001's 'Let It Come Down.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
Bedlam Ballroom

Bedlam Ballroom

by Squirrel Nut Zippers
October 17, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Break The Cycle

Break The Cycle

by Staind
May 8, 2001
This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.5
14 Shades Of Grey

14 Shades Of Grey

by Staind
May 20, 2003
The alt-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 megahit, 'Break The Cycle.'
Metascore:
41
User Score:
6.9
Chapter V

Chapter V

by Staind
August 9, 2005
The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.1
The Illusion Of Progress

The Illusion Of Progress

by Staind
August 19, 2008
Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.7
Love Is Here

Love Is Here

by Starsailor
January 8, 2002
This is the much-heralded debut album from the English foursome, produced by Steve Osbourne.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Silence Is Easy

Silence Is Easy

by Starsailor
January 27, 2004
The sophomore effort for the English quartet includes two tracks produced by the legendary (and allegedly homicidal) Phil Spector, with the remainder handled by John Leckie and Danton Suppie.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.2
On The Outside

On The Outside

by Starsailor
August 22, 2006
Rob Schnapf produced album number three for the James Walsh-led band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
All The Plans

All The Plans

by Starsailor
March 9, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was produced by Steven Osbourne.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective

What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective

by Steinski
May 27, 2008
The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus

by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Real Emotional Trash

Real Emotional Trash

by Stephen Malkmus
March 4, 2008
The former Pavement singer returns with his latest album with the Jicks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Deep Down & Dirty

Deep Down & Dirty

by Stereo MC's
June 12, 2001
This is the first new album for the UK act since 1992's 'Connected.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
First of the Microbe Hunters

First of the Microbe Hunters

by Stereolab
May 16, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Sound-Dust

Sound-Dust

by Stereolab
August 28, 2001
This is the eighth full-length release for British art-pop ensemble. Not surprisingly, John McEntire and Jim O'Rourke co-produced the album, with additional contributions from Sean O'Hagan (The High Llamas).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
Just Enough Education To Perform

Just Enough Education To Perform

by Stereophonics
April 17, 2001
This is the third full-length for the British threesome. It debuted at #1 on the UK music charts.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
You Gotta Go There To Come Back

You Gotta Go There To Come Back

by Stereophonics
September 9, 2003
The Welsh band self-produced this fourth studio album.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Language. Sex. Violence. Other?

Language. Sex. Violence. Other?

by Stereophonics
March 29, 2005
The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.5
Live From Dakota

Live From Dakota

by Stereophonics
April 18, 2006
This double-disc live set was recorded during the band's 2005 world tour.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.7
Keep Calm And Carry On

Keep Calm And Carry On

by Stereophonics
May 11, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced with Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.5
Shangri-La Dee Da

Shangri-La Dee Da

by Stone Temple Pilots
June 19, 2001
Grunge is long-gone, but somehow STP have survived. This is the fifth album for these long-time favorites of alternative radio.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots

by Stone Temple Pilots
May 25, 2010
The Grammy-winning California rock band led by Scott Weiland returns with its first album in nearly a decade.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
The Constant

The Constant

by Story Of The Year
February 16, 2010
Elvis Baskette produces the fourth album for the St. Louis rock band that started out as Big Blue Monkey (an existing blues group by the same name resulted in a name change).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
A New Morning

A New Morning

by Suede
September 30, 2002
Stephen Street is the producer for the Britpop band's catchy fifth album, their first since singer Brett Anderson's recovery from drug problems. Not surprisingly, it is also happier-sounding than previous Suede efforts.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Sugar Ray

Sugar Ray

by Sugar Ray
June 12, 2001
The fourth album for the Orange County frat-rockers.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
In the Pursuit of Leisure

In the Pursuit of Leisure

by Sugar Ray
June 3, 2003
This lengthily-titled album marks a reunion for the band with producer David Kahne. Included here is a cover of Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out With Him?"
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Music For Cougars

Music For Cougars

by Sugar Ray
July 21, 2009
The first studio album for the Mark McGrath-led rock band since 2006.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
American Supreme

American Supreme

by Suicide
October 29, 2002
Legendary 1970s NYC electro-punk duo Suicide, hugely influential on the synth-pop, industrial, and electroclash movements to come in later decades, return with their first new album in ten years.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Does This Look Infected?

Does This Look Infected?

by Sum 41
November 26, 2002
The Toronto, Canada punk outfit returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 debut, 'All Killer No Filler.'
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Chuck

Chuck

by Sum 41
October 12, 2004
The Canadian punk-pop outfit returns with a fourth LP, produced by Greig Nori. The disc is named after a UN worker (Chuck Pelletier) who helped the band escape violence in the Congo while they were there shooting a film.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
Underclass Hero

Underclass Hero

by Sum 41
July 24, 2007
The punk pop band releases its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Mwng

Mwng

by Super Furry Animals
June 20, 2000
The Furries return with an entire album of Welsh-language songs.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
Rings Around The World

Rings Around The World

by Super Furry Animals
March 19, 2002
This is the fifth album (and a return to English-lanugage songs) for the well-regarded Welsh indie band, now signed to a major label (Epic). It is the first album ever to be released simultaneously on DVD and CD (with the DVD containing a movie and a remix for each track on the album). Paul McCartney and John Cale have cameo appearances on the album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
Phantom Power

Phantom Power

by Super Furry Animals
July 22, 2003
The quirky Welsh quintet's sixth album was produced by Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys).
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.9
Life On Other Planets

Life On Other Planets

by Supergrass
February 11, 2003
The fun-loving Britpop outfit, popular in the U.K. but unsuccessful to date in the U.S., returns with its fourth LP.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Road To Rouen

Road To Rouen

by Supergrass
September 27, 2005
This is album nubmer five for the UK rockers led by Gaz Coombes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Astro Coast

Astro Coast

by Surfer Blood
January 19, 2010
The Florida-based quintet shows the influence of 1990s alternative and indie rock music on its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Songs In Red And Gray

Songs In Red And Gray

by Suzanne Vega
September 25, 2001
Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega fills her sixth studio album with 13 new compositions. Former producer (and former husband) Mitchell Froom is gone, replaced by Rupert Hine, who creates an overall sound that is more like Vega's earliest recordings than her Froom-produced output during the 1990s.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Everybody Wants To Know

Everybody Wants To Know

by Swell
June 19, 2001
This is the sixth album (and third on Beggars Banquet) for San Francisco's Swell, which now is a one-man band consisting entirely of David Freel.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Hello Hurricane

Hello Hurricane

by Switchfoot
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the rock band from San Diego is the first of four recorded in the same session to be released.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Toxicity

Toxicity

by System Of A Down
September 4, 2001
This is the alternative metal band's follow-up to their hit 1998 self-titled debut. Rick Rubin produced the 14-track effort.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.9
Steal This Album

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.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Mezmerize

Mezmerize

by System Of A Down
May 17, 2005
Rick Rubin co-produced this first of two planned 2005 releases for SOAD (with 'Hypnotize' coming in the fall).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Hypnotize

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Louder Now

Louder Now

by Taking Back Sunday
April 25, 2006
Eric Valentine (Queens Of The Stone Age) produced the emo band's third studio album and major-label debut.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
New Again

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.)
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Once In A Lifetime

Once In A Lifetime

by Talking Heads
November 18, 2003
This 3-disc attractively-packaged retrospective on the groundbreaking New York band includes completely remastered tracks from each of their studio LPs as well as the same previously-unreleased-on-CD demos and new tracks included on the earlier 2-disc Sand In the Vaseline complilation. Also included are never-before-released alternate versions of five songs. The set also contains a DVD with an updated version of the Talking Heads music video compilation Storytelling Giant, with three additional videos not found on the original VHS release.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads [2004 Version]

The Name Of This Band Is Talking Heads [2004 Version]

by Talking Heads
August 17, 2004
This two-disc set marks the long-awaited compact disc debut of the legendary band's 1982 live double album. While the original tracks are retained (and the discs follow the original's breakdown of 1977-1979 and 1980-1981), a whopping 16 tracks are added to the set, including 13 that were never before released in any format.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.9
Beautysleep

Beautysleep

by Tanya Donelly
February 19, 2002
The former member of Throwing Muses, Belly, and the Breeders returns with her second solo album, following 1997's 'Lovesongs for Underdogs.'
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Everybody Loves A Happy Ending

Everybody Loves A Happy Ending

by Tears for Fears
September 14, 2004
A reunited Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal return with their first Tears For Fears album together in 15 years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
A Piece Of What You Need

A Piece Of What You Need

by Teddy Thompson
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the London-born artist was produced by Marius de Vries.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Sainthood

Sainthood

by Tegan and Sara
October 27, 2009
The latest album for the twin singer-songwriters was produced with Chris Walla.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Hyacinths and Thistles

Hyacinths and Thistles

by The 6ths
September 5, 2000
The Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt returns with a second disc under The 6ths nameplate (following 1995's Wasps' Nests). Like its predecessor, this album features original Merritt compositions sung by guest vocalists, including Gary Numan, Sarah Cracknell, Marc Almond, Bob Mould, and Sally Timms.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Santi

Santi

by The Academy Is...
April 3, 2007
This is the second LP for the Chicago emo band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Fast Times At Barrington High

Fast Times At Barrington High

by The Academy Is...
August 19, 2008
The third album for the pop punk group from Chicago was produced by Sam Hollander and Dave Katz.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
A Chorus of Storytellers

A Chorus of Storytellers

by The Album Leaf
February 2, 2010
Recorded in Seattle but remixed in Iceland by Jón Birgisson of Sigur Rós, A Chorus of Storytellers is the fifth album led by multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle of the Album Leaf.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
When The World Comes Down

When The World Comes Down

by The All-American Rejects
December 16, 2008
The third album from the Oklahoma rock band was produced by Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Pelo

Pelo

by The Aluminum Group
November 7, 2000
The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Discovery of a World Inside the Moone

Discovery of a World Inside the Moone

by The Apples In Stereo
April 18, 2000
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.7
So Long, Astoria

So Long, Astoria

by The Ataris
March 4, 2003
Named after the setting of the 1985 film "The Goonies," 'So Long Astoria' is the major-label debut (and fourth studio LP) for the power-pop five-piece. Included here is a cover of Don Henley's "Boys of Summer."
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.9
This Is A Fix

This Is A Fix

by The Automatic
August 25, 2008
The Welsh band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.4
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Directions To See A Ghost

Directions To See A Ghost

by The Black Angels
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the Austin, Texas band was produced by Erik Wofford.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Brothers

Brothers

by The Black Keys
May 18, 2010
The latest album for the duo of Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney features two tracks produced with Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
The Best In Town

The Best In Town

by The Blackout
June 9, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Welsh hard rock band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.0
God Bless The Blake Babies

God Bless The Blake Babies

by The Blake Babies
March 6, 2001
Juliana Hatfield and company reunite for their first album in 8 years.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Burn Piano Island, Burn

Burn Piano Island, Burn

by The Blood Brothers
March 18, 2003
Known for their loud, angry, and extreme take on metal (well, even more so than your average metal band), The Blood Brothers return with their third album in as many years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Modbilly

Modbilly

by The Boxmasters
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the band led by Billy Bob Thornton.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
The Sun And The Moon

The Sun And The Moon

by The Bravery
May 22, 2007
Brendan O'Brien produced this second album for the New York band.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Stir The Blood

Stir The Blood

by The Bravery
December 1, 2009
The third album for the New York City-based rock band was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.9
Title TK

Title TK

by The Breeders
May 21, 2002
A comeback of sorts, 'Title TK' comes a full nine years after The Breeders' previous effort (1993's 'Last Splash') and sees the group with a new lineup (only Kim Deal and sister Kelley remain) and producer (Steve Albini).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?

Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
February 23, 2010
The 11th album for the Anton Newcombe-led rock band features the return of bassist/guitarist Matt Hollywood, who left the group in 1999.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
The Bundles

The Bundles

by The Bundles
March 9, 2010
The band led by Kimya Dawson and Jeffrey Lewis releases its first album, which features songs they wrote for a compilation released in 2002.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Long Gone Before Daylight

Long Gone Before Daylight

by The Cardigans
May 25, 2004
This is the fifth album (and first in six years) for the Swedish outfit led by vocalist/lyricist Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
Super Extra Gravity

Super Extra Gravity

by The Cardigans
September 19, 2006
The veteran Swedish band's sixth studio album was finally released in the U.S. in September 2006, nearly one year after it first surfaced in Europe.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Wishville

Wishville

by The Catherine Wheel
May 9, 2000
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.3
Wonderland

Wonderland

by The Charlatans UK
September 11, 2001
The "Madchester" scene is long over, but the Charlatans [U.K.] are still making music, following 1999's well-reviewed 'Us And Us Only' with this, their seventh album, which sees the band take a more playful, soulful approach.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Up At The Lake

Up At The Lake

by The Charlatans UK
May 17, 2004
The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Simpatico

Simpatico

by The Charlatans UK
May 2, 2006
The veteran British rockers take a detour into reggae on their latest release.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.1
Come With Us

Come With Us

by The Chemical Brothers
January 29, 2002
The fourth full-length for production duo Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons features the singles "Star Guitar" and "It Began In Afrika." Guest vocalists include long-time Chemical Brothers staple Beth Orton and Richard Ashcroft.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
After Everything Now This

After Everything Now This

by The Church
February 5, 2002
Over two years in the making, 'After Everything' is the twelfth album from the Australian band, still best known for their 1988 hit "Under The Milky Way."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Forget Yourself

Forget Yourself

by The Church
February 3, 2004
This is the veteran Australian band's 17th album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2