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	79 Keep It Like A Secret by Built to Spill February 23, 1999 This second major-label release from Doug Martsch and company (following 'Perfect From Now On') features shorter, cleaner-sounding songs than that previous release. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.7
	80 Ancient Melodies Of The Future by Built to Spill July 10, 2001 The Boise, Idaho trio returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'Keep It Like A Secret.' Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.2
	81 You In Reverse by Built to Spill April 11, 2006 The Doug Martsch-led band returns with its first album in five years, and its first in 13 years not to utilize producer Phil Ek. Recent touring guitarist Jim Roth makes his recorded debut with the band, and Quasi's Sam Coomes returns to help on keyboards. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	75 There Is No Enemy by Built to Spill October 6, 2009 The latest album for the indie rock band features Quasi's Sam Coomes, Treepeople's Scott Schmaljohn, Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, John McMahon, and Roger Manning as guest musicians. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.6
	90 Untrue by Burial November 6, 2007 The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.0

	78 Fear Of A Black Tangent by Busdriver February 22, 2005 'Fear' is the second solo disc for the unique Los Angeles-based MC (born Regan Farquhar), who is backed here by beats from Daedelus, Danger Mouse, and others. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.6
	68 Roadkill Overcoat by Busdriver January 30, 2007 Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.0
	73 Afterparty Babies by Cadence Weapon March 4, 2008 Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.7
	63 Paper Tigers by Caesars April 26, 2005 The Swedish power-pop band's fourth album includes a remixed version of "Jerk It Out," better known as "that song in the iPod Shuffle commercial." Metascore: 63 User Score: 6.9
	64 Cage The Elephant by Cage the Elephant April 21, 2009 The debut album for the Kentucky indie-rock band was produced by Jay Joyce. Metascore: 64 User Score: 8.3

	56 The Colourful Life by Cajun Dance Party April 28, 2008 The English quintet's debut album was produced by Bernard Butler. Metascore: 56 User Score: 6.7
	86 Feast of Wire by Calexico February 18, 2003 The Tucson, Arizona-based duo of Joey Burns and John Convertino return with their fourth full-length album. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.6
	75 Garden Ruin by Calexico April 11, 2006 Joey Burns and John Convertino return with an album produced by J.D. Foster (Dwight Yoakam). Metascore: 75 User Score: 7.8
	86 Quicksand / Cradlesnakes by Califone March 18, 2003 Featuring basically the same lineup as the defunct Chicago band Red Red Meat, Califone makes their Thrill Jockey debut with this mix of country, blues, folk, and electronic elements. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.2
	74 Heron King Blues by Califone January 20, 2004 The latest LP from the Chicago-based experimental indie-rockers returns the same four-piece lineup (led, as always, by Tim Rutili) from 2003's Quicksand/Cradlesnakes. Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.0

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	77 Roots & Crowns by Califone October 10, 2006 Tim Rutili & co. reunite with producer Brian Deck for another moody, experimental take on American roots rock. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.7
	75 Winds Take No Shape by Call & Response June 8, 2004 The Bay Area indie-pop band returns with a second LP. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	73 Televise by Calla January 28, 2003 This is the third LP for the New York-based noise-rock trio, known for their intense live shows. Metascore: 73 User Score: 7.6
	78 Collisions by Calla September 27, 2005 The New York band returns with a third album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.6
	62 Strength In Numbers by Calla February 20, 2007 This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.' Metascore: 62 User Score: 8.1
	74 Underachievers Please Try Harder by Camera Obscura January 20, 2004 'Underachievers' is the first U.S. release for the Glasgow, Scotland-based band, who mine some of the same musical territory as fellow Scots Belle & Sebastian (as well as drawing more than a few Nick Drake comparisons). Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.2
	77 Let's Get Out Of This Country by Camera Obscura June 6, 2006 The six-piece Glaswegian indie-pop band really did leave the country, recording this third full-length with producer Jari Haapalainen (The Concretes) in Sweden. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.6
	80 My Maudlin Career by Camera Obscura April 21, 2009 The fourth album for the Scottish band was produced by Jari Haapalainen. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.0
	68 New Roman Times by Camper Van Beethoven October 12, 2004 A concept album set in an alternate version of the U.S. where the states are actually countries, 'New Roman Times' marks the first studio album in 15 years for the newly-reunited California band. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.3
	77 So Embarrassing by Capillary Action April 9, 2008 The Philadelphia-based band led by Jonathan Pfeffer releases its sophomore album. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	76 Start Breaking My Heart by Caribou November 12, 2002 Manitoba consists entirely of Toronto's Dan Snaith (yes, we are aware that Toronto isn't actually in Manitoba), and this is his debut album. [This release was originally credited under the name Manitoba before being re-released under the name Caribou after the name change] Metascore: 76 User Score: 7.2
	83 Andorra by Caribou August 21, 2007 Previously known as Manitoba, Daniel Snaith returns with his latest album. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.6
	76 Etiquette by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone March 7, 2006 This fourth disc of lo-fi indie electronica from Portland, Oregon's Owen Ashworth adds guest vocalists and a much wider variety of instrumentation into the mix. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
	71 Advance Base Battery Life by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone March 10, 2009 Owen Ashworth latest album is a collection of singles and compilation tracks released between 2005 and 2008. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
	79 Vs. Children by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone April 7, 2009 This is the second release in 2009 for Owen Ashworth following last month's release of his compilation album, Advance Base Battery Life. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.4
	76 Catacombs by Cass McCombs July 7, 2009 This is the foruth album for the singer from Baltimore. Metascore: 76 User Score: 7.5
	75 In The Vines by Castanets October 23, 2007 This is the third album for the San Diego-based band led by Ray Raposa. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	64 City Of Refuge by Castanets October 7, 2008 The fourth album for the indie rock band features guest appearances by Jana Hunter, Sufjan Stevens, Dawn Smithson, Scot Tuma, and Ero Gray. Metascore: 64 User Score: tbd
	71 Texas Rose, The Thaw & The Beasts by Castanets September 22, 2009 Rafter Roberts produced the latest album for the Raymond Raposa-led band. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
	81 The Covers Record by Cat Power March 21, 2000 Singer-songwriter Chan Marshall is Cat Power, and on this album she reinterprets (sometimes drastically) the works of some of her favorite artists, including Smog, the Rolling Stones, the Velvet Underground, and Bob Dylan. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.4
	82 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. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	80 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. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	62 Dark End Of The Street [EP] by Cat Power December 9, 2008 The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions. Metascore: 62 User Score: 6.3
	65 Devastator by Catfish Haven October 7, 2008 The second release for the Illinois indie-rock band led by George Hunter. Metascore: 65 User Score: tbd
	63 Courtcase 2000 by Cats In Paris August 25, 2008 The quartet from Manchester, England, releases its debut album. Metascore: 63 User Score: 7.8
	77 Celebration by Celebration October 11, 2005 Members of TV On The Radio produced and contributed to this debut Celebration LP from Baltimore husband and wife Sean Antanaitis and Katrina Ford (joined in Celebration by drummer David Bergander), who have previously played in bands Jaks and Love Life. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	77 Being Ridden by Cex May 6, 2003 21-year old Rjyan Kidwell seems to have all the bases covered on his latest full-length, which might be considered your typical glitchtronica-indie-folk-hip-hop-emo-electro-party jam, if it weren't for the fact that there is absolutely nothing typical about it at all. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	75 Maryland Mansions by Cex November 18, 2003 Rjyan Kidwell's second release of 2003 (third, if you count his all-instrumental alternate version of 'Being Ridden') features 8 new songs that run the gamut from rap to industrial rock to glitchy electronica. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	67 Actual Fucking by Cex July 4, 2006 This sixth album for Rjyan Kidwell's Cex project finds him joined by Joan of Arc's Cale Parks and his wife Roby Newton. Metascore: 67 User Score: tbd
	80 Infiniheart by Chad VanGaalen August 23, 2005 The Canadian illustrator and musician makes his Sub Pop debut with this self-recorded album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	72 Skelliconnection by Chad VanGaalen August 22, 2006 The Canadian musician's follow-up to 'Infiniheart' was once again recorded solo at his home. Metascore: 72 User Score: 7.4
	74 Soft Airplane by Chad VanGaalen September 9, 2008 This is the third full-length album from the Canadian artist. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.3
	82 A Vintage Burden by Charalambides May 30, 2006 The Texas psych-rockers led by husband-and-wife team Tom and Christina Carter return with this six-track follow-up to 2004's 'Joy Shapes.' Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	77 Unicorn by Chew Lips February 1, 2010 The debut album for the British trio was produced by David Kosten. Metascore: 77 User Score: 7.5
	65 99 Cents by Chicks On Speed November 2, 2004 The all-girl German group's third disc includes collaborations with Peaches and Miss Kittin, plus a remake of the Tom Tom Club's "Wordy Rappinghood." Metascore: 65 User Score: tbd
	50 Press The Spacebar by Chicks On Speed March 22, 2005 This self-released follow-up to '99 Cents' finds the German group joined by Spain's The No Heads. Metascore: 50 User Score: 5.0
	74 This Harness Can't Ride Anything by Chin Up Chin Up October 10, 2006 This is the second LP for the Chicago-based avant-pop outfit. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
	77 This Is For The White In Your Eye by Choir of Young Believers August 18, 2009 This is the debut full-length album for the Danish group. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	64 Field Manual by Chris Walla January 29, 2008 Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album. Metascore: 64 User Score: 6.8
	72 She's In Control by Chromeo February 17, 2004 This tongue-in-cheek Canadian duo mixes 70s and 80s electro, funk, rock, and dance sounds on this debut. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.4
	71 Disco Volante by Cinerama October 24, 2000 The second album from Cinerama, the new band from Wedding Present frontman David Gedge, also featuring Gedge's wife Sally Murrell and former Weddoes guitarist Simon Cleave. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.8
	83 Blue Sky Noise by Circa Survive April 20, 2010 The rock quintet moves to Atlantic Records for its third album, which was produced by David Bottrill. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.7
	77 Circulatory System by Circulatory System August 28, 2001 After the breakup of Olivia Tremor Control, Will Hart went on to form Circulatory System along with fellow musicians from that group as well as others, such as Jeff Magnum (Neutral Milk Hotel). This is their debut release. Metascore: 77 User Score: 7.3
	81 Signal Morning by Circulatory System September 8, 2009 The second album for the W. Cullen Hart-led indie rock band is its first in eight years. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	73 Dream Get Together by Citay January 26, 2010 This is the third full-length album for the San Francisco-based indie rock band. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	73 City Center by City Center May 26, 2009 This is the debut album for the New York indie band led by Fred Thomas. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	84 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah June 28, 2005 Combine a singer who sounds more than a little like David Byrne, some solid indie-rock tunes, blurbs on all the right blogs, and a glowing review from Pitchfork and it all adds up to quite a buzz for this Brooklyn band's debut disc. Now all they need is a record deal. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.5
	63 Some Loud Thunder by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah January 30, 2007 Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S. Metascore: 63 User Score: 7.4
	80 Cedars by Clearlake October 21, 2003 This sophomore LP (and U.S. debut) for the English band was produced by the Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.2
	71 Amber by Clearlake January 24, 2006 The third album for the British band (now down to three members) was co-produced by Steve Osborne and Jim Abbiss along with Clearlake frontman Jason Pegg. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.4
	74 Soft Spot by Clem Snide June 17, 2003 The fourth album for the alt-country trio (whose song "Moment in the Sun" is the theme for NBC's "Ed") was produced by Joe Chiccarelli (American Music Club). Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
	78 End Of Love by Clem Snide February 22, 2005 The fifth album for Eef Barzelay & co. includes contributions from members of Lambchop and Crooked Fingers. Barzelay himself produced the entire disc. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.0
	64 Hungry Bird by Clem Snide February 24, 2009 The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006. Metascore: 64 User Score: tbd
	67 The Meat Of Life by Clem Snide February 23, 2010 Encouraged by the reception the band received from touring the much delayed "Hungry Bird," the alt-country trio returns with its latest release, which features Tony Crow, Roy Agee, and Carole Rabinowitz as guest musicians. Metascore: 67 User Score: tbd
	82 Internal Wrangler by Clinic September 18, 2001 This debut LP brought the much-hyped Liverpool band frequent comparisons to (and a tour with) Radiohead. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	79 Walking With Thee by Clinic March 5, 2002 The distinctive Liverpool indie/garage band is back with a follow-up to their well-received 2000 debut 'Internal Wrangler' (which was just released last fall in the U.S.). The positive press generated by these two releases led to the band signing a major-label deal with Universal, which re-released 'Walking With Thee' on August 6, 2002. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	66 Winchester Cathedral by Clinic August 24, 2004 The distinctive Liverpool-based band returns with a third studio LP. Metascore: 66 User Score: tbd
	72 Visitations by Clinic January 23, 2007 Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band. Metascore: 72 User Score: tbd
	69 Do It! by Clinic April 8, 2008 The Liverpool quartet known for wearing surgical masks releases its fifth studio album. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.5
	76 Lantern by Clogs February 7, 2006 This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.4
	76 Clor by Clor July 25, 2005 The Barry Dobbin-led band (who also form part of Roots Manuva's live band) make their debut with this retro-dance-rock disc. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.7
	74 Ten by cLOUDDEAD March 16, 2004 This is the second group album (as cLOUDDEAD) for three of the founders of the indie hip-hop collective anticon: Why?, Doseone and Odd Nosdam. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.6
	67 The People's Record by Club 8 May 18, 2010 The Swedish duo incorporates Western African pop music in its latest album. Metascore: 67 User Score: tbd
	72 Come Here When You Sleepwalk by Clue To Kalo March 4, 2003 The debut album from Adelaide, Australia's Mark Mitchell (who records as Clue To Kalo) is a mix of indie rock and electronica, drawing comparisons to everyone from Badly Drawn Boy to Dntel. Metascore: 72 User Score: tbd
	73 Clues by Clues May 19, 2009 The debut album for the group is led by the Unicorns' Alden Penner and Arcade Fire member, Brendan Reed. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	68 Peanut Butter And Jelly Live At The Ginger Minge by Coachwhips January 25, 2005 This is the third studio album (don't believe the title) for the San Francisco punkers. Metascore: 68 User Score: tbd
	76 Easy Listening by Cobra Verde May 6, 2003 Otherwise known as the backing band for Robert Pollard in Guided By Voices, Cleveland's Cobra Verde combine numerous 70s rock influences on this, their third studio album. J Mascis guests. Metascore: 76 User Score: tbd
	67 Noah's Ark by CocoRosie September 13, 2005 Their second album finds sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady joined by Antony and Devendra Banhart. Metascore: 67 User Score: 7.7
	60 The Adventures Of Ghosthorse And Stillborn by CocoRosie April 10, 2007 The experimental folk-rock duo of Brooklyn-based sisters Sierra and Bianca Casady return with a third album. Metascore: 60 User Score: 6.9
	60 Grey Oceans by CocoRosie May 11, 2010 The French-based sister duo releases its first album on Sub Pop records after the previous three were released by Touch and Go Records. Metascore: 60 User Score: 7.6
	69 Love Comes Close by Cold Cave November 3, 2009 The debut album for the group from Phildelphia and New York is rereleased by Matador after being self-released in August. Metascore: 69 User Score: tbd
	66 Loyalty To Loyalty by Cold War Kids September 23, 2008 The sophomore album for the California indie rock band. Metascore: 66 User Score: 8.3
	66 Behave Yourself [EP] by Cold War Kids January 19, 2010 The four-track EP features songs recorded during and after the "Loyalty To Loyalty" sessions. Metascore: 66 User Score: 8.2
	70 Colin Meloy Sings Live! by Colin Meloy April 8, 2008 The Decemberists lead singer releases his live solo album featuring songs from his 2006 tour. Metascore: 70 User Score: 7.0
	84 Blue Cathedral by Comets On Fire July 27, 2004 The psychedelic indie-rockers from Santa Cruz, Calif. make their Sub Pop debut with this third disc. Guitarist Ben Chasny has been added to the lineup, supplementing the original quartet led by vocalist/guitarist Ethan Miller. Metascore: 84 User Score: 7.1
	81 Avatar by Comets On Fire August 8, 2006 This seven-song follow-up to 2004's 'Blue Cathedral' adds a bit more melody and cleaner sound to the band's usual noise assault. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.9
	74 Fuckbook by Condo Fucks March 24, 2009 The first album by Yo La Tengo under the Condo Fucks band name. Metascore: 74 User Score: tbd
	67 Outer South by Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band May 5, 2009 Conor Oberst's latest solo album is the first to be credited with The Mystic Valley Band. Metascore: 67 User Score: 8.1
	82 Point by Cornelius January 22, 2002 This is the second international release for Japanese producer/remixer/artist/recording star Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), following his 1998 breakthrough debut for Matador, 'Fantasma.' A bit less cut-and-paste than its predecessor, 'Point' still showcases a range of musical styles in its 11 tracks. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.9
	70 Sensuous by Cornelius April 24, 2007 Eclectic Japanese indie-rocker Keigo Oyamada returns with his first Cornelius album in five years. Metascore: 70 User Score: 8.3
	73 Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast by Cornershop April 20, 2010 This is the first album for the British band since 2002's "Handcream For A Generation." Metascore: 73 User Score: 7.2
	69 Summer Of Hate by Crocodiles April 28, 2009 The debut album for the indie-rock duo from San Diego who were previously members of The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower. Metascore: 69 User Score: 7.6
	82 Red Devil Dawn by Crooked Fingers January 21, 2003 Crooked Fingers is a side project for Archers of Loaf frontman Eric Bachmann. This third album follows in the dark, drunken-blues/Americana tradition of the first two, which drew Bachmann comparisons to Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen, among others. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	75 Dignity And Shame by Crooked Fingers February 22, 2005 Velocity Girl's Sarah Shannon guests on Eric Bachmann's fourth Crooked Fingers release, which was co-produced by Martin Feveyear. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.1
	68 Forfeit/Fortune by Crooked Fingers October 7, 2008 The fifth album for the Seattle, Washington-based band was produced by Mark Nevers, Alex McManus, and Eric Bachmann. Metascore: 68 User Score: 7.8

Album Releases by Genre

Keep It Like A Secret

Ancient Melodies Of The Future

You In Reverse

There Is No Enemy

Untrue

Fear Of A Black Tangent

Roadkill Overcoat

Afterparty Babies

Paper Tigers

Cage The Elephant

The Colourful Life

Feast of Wire

Garden Ruin

Quicksand / Cradlesnakes

Heron King Blues

Roots & Crowns

Winds Take No Shape

Televise

Collisions

Strength In Numbers

Underachievers Please Try Harder

Let's Get Out Of This Country

My Maudlin Career

New Roman Times

So Embarrassing

Start Breaking My Heart

Andorra

Etiquette

Advance Base Battery Life

Vs. Children

Catacombs

In The Vines

City Of Refuge

Texas Rose, The Thaw & The Beasts

The Covers Record

You Are Free

The Greatest

Dark End Of The Street [EP]

Devastator

Courtcase 2000

Celebration

Being Ridden

Maryland Mansions

Actual Fucking

Infiniheart

Skelliconnection

Soft Airplane

A Vintage Burden

Unicorn

99 Cents

Press The Spacebar

This Harness Can't Ride Anything

This Is For The White In Your Eye

Field Manual

She's In Control

Disco Volante

Blue Sky Noise

Circulatory System

Signal Morning

Dream Get Together

City Center

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Some Loud Thunder

Cedars

Amber

Soft Spot

End Of Love

Hungry Bird

The Meat Of Life

Internal Wrangler

Walking With Thee

Winchester Cathedral

Visitations

Do It!

Lantern

Clor

Ten

The People's Record

Come Here When You Sleepwalk