Album Releases by Genre

Central Market

Central Market

by Tyondai Braxton
September 15, 2009
The Battles band member releases his latest solo album on the Warp label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Tyondai Braxton: Telekinesis

Tyondai Braxton: Telekinesis

by Tyondai Braxton
November 11, 2022
The 87-piece work from Tyondai Braxton features the Metropolis Ensemble conducted by Andrew Cyr, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus conducted by Dianne Berkun Menaker, and The Crossing chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally, Telekinesis is the first studio recording of the work.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Half Free

Half Free

by U.S. Girls
September 25, 2015
The latest release for the Meg Remy project was produced by Onakabazien and features guest appearances from Ben Cook, Amanda Crist, and Remy's husband Slim Twig.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Perfect World

Perfect World

by Uniform
June 9, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn industrial hardcore duo formed by former Men bassist Ben Greenberg and former Drunkdriver singer Michael Berdan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
New York Noise

New York Noise

by Various Artists
June 30, 2003
This 16-track compilation offers an impressive sampling of the New York underground scene from the late 1970s and early 80s, including cuts from "no-wave," post-punk, experimental and hip-hop artists such as ESG, Material, DNA, Defunkt, and Liquid Liquid.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono

Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono

by Various Artists
February 18, 2022
David Byrne, Amber Coffman, Death Cab for Cutie, Deerhoof, Japanese Breakfast, Stephin Merritt, Jay Som, Sudan Archives, Thao, The Flaming Lips, U. S. Girls, Sharon Van Etten, We Are KING, and Yo La Tengo cover some of Yoko Ono's songs on tribute album from Death Cab for Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard that benefits WhyHunger.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
White Fields And Open Devices

White Fields And Open Devices

by Vessels
August 15, 2008
The quintet from Leeds releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Origins [EP]

Origins [EP]

by VoicesVoices
January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles-based duo releases a six-track EP produced by Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Unmap

Unmap

by Volcano Choir
September 22, 2009
Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Paperwork

Paperwork

by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
New Clouds

New Clouds

by White Rainbow
October 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
The Snake

The Snake

by Wildbirds & Peacedrums
August 25, 2009
The Swedish duo releases their second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Object 47

Object 47

by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Human Animal

Human Animal

by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.3
No Answer: Lower Floors

No Answer: Lower Floors

by Wolf Eyes
April 9, 2013
The latest release for the Michigan noise rock band includes contributions from former members Aaron Dilloway, Mike Connelly, and new guitarist James Baljo.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Light Falls

Light Falls

by Wrekmeister Harmonies
September 16, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the experimental project led by J.R. Robinson was inspired by the book by Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Fabulous Muscles

Fabulous Muscles

by Xiu Xiu
February 17, 2004
This is the third full-length album for the challenging, intensely personal Bay Area post-punk outfit led by Jamie Stewart.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Women As Lovers

Women As Lovers

by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
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
Black Peak

Black Peak

by Xylouris White
October 7, 2016
The second full-length release from the duo of Cretan lute player George Xylouris and Dirty Three drummer Jim White was produced by Guy Picciotto.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The Sisypheans

The Sisypheans

by Xylouris White
November 8, 2019
This is the fourth full-length release for the duo of Giorgis Xylouris and Jim White.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Going Places

Going Places

by Yellow Swans
March 2, 2010
This the final album for Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman. The experimental music duo from Portland, Oregon broke up in 2008.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Between My Head and the Sky

Between My Head and the Sky

by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 22, 2009
The first album credited to the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band since 1975 features Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), and her son/producer Sean Lennon.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Take Me to the Land of Hell

Take Me to the Land of Hell

by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 24, 2013
The latest release for the widow of John Lennon/Japanese avant garde artist was produced with Sean Lennon and Yuka Honda. The album includes guest appearances from Nels Cline, Lenny Kravitz, Questlove, and Andrew Wyatt.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Astrological Straits

Astrological Straits

by Zach Hill
August 12, 2008
This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6