Album Releases by Genre

Sound Go Round

Sound Go Round

by Dressy Bessy
February 26, 2002
The second album from the Denver-based indie-pop band features 13 new self-produced tracks. The four-piece outfit includes Tammy Ealom on vocals and Apples In Stereo guitarist John Hill on, well, guitar.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dressy Bessy

Dressy Bessy

by Dressy Bessy
August 26, 2003
This is the third studio album for the Denver-based indie pop band led by Tammy Ealom.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.1
Electrified

Electrified

by Dressy Bessy
June 14, 2005
The fourth album from the Denver indie-pop band led by Tammy Ealom is a sugary 12-song set.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Decoration Day

Decoration Day

by Drive-By Truckers
June 17, 2003
The Southern rock band led by Patterson Hood follow up their 2-disc concept album about Lynyrd Skynyrd ('The Southern Rock Opera') with this less conceptual but equally rocking LP.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
The Dirty South

The Dirty South

by Drive-By Truckers
August 24, 2004
No, the Drive-By Truckers haven't gone all gangsta rap on us; the title is just one example of the southern rockers' playful side. Founders Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley remain, although their surrounding cast has changed a bit since the acclaimed 'Decoration Day.'
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
A Blessing And A Curse

A Blessing And A Curse

by Drive-By Truckers
April 18, 2006
The southern rockers have no overarching concept this time out, but they still boast three singers and guitarists in Patterson Hood, Mike Cooley and Jason Isbell.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Brighter Than Creation's Dark

Brighter Than Creation's Dark

by Drive-By Truckers
January 22, 2008
This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Paint The Fence Invisible

Paint The Fence Invisible

by Drug Rug
July 28, 2009
This is the second album for the Massachusetts-based indie rock duo.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Feel Good Together

Feel Good Together

by Drummer
September 20, 2009
Ohio-based five-piece rock band Drummer is made up Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, Jon Finley (Party of Helicopters), Jamie Stillman, (Teeth of the Hydra and Kent), Greg Boyd (Ghostman & Sandman), and Steve Clements.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Another Sound Is Dying

Another Sound Is Dying

by Dub Trio
January 29, 2008
The third studio album for the dub rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
A Grown-Ass Man

A Grown-Ass Man

by Dump
April 1, 2003
The sixth solo release for Yo La Tengo bassist James McNew finds him playing all of the instruments on 13 tracks that veer from style to style but share a certain lo-fi charm. There are ten originals and three covers, including the unlikely album-closing take on Thin Lizzy's "Cowboy Song."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Ta Det Lugnt

Ta Det Lugnt

by Dungen
June 21, 2004
This is the third album of psychedelic-rock tunes from Swedish multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Gustav Ejstes.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
Tio Bitar

Tio Bitar

by Dungen
May 15, 2007
"Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
4

4

by Dungen
September 30, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Swedish rock band led by Gustav Ejstes.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Death By Sexy

Death By Sexy

by Eagles of Death Metal
April 11, 2006
An early candidate for Album Title of the Year, 'Sexy' marks the second outing for Josh Homme's rockin' side project.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Treble & Tremble

Treble & Tremble

by Earlimart
September 28, 2004
This fourth LP for the Los Angeles indie rockers were produced by Jim Fairchild (Grandaddy) and the band's own Aaron Espinoza. The album is dedicated to (and frequently about) the late Elliott Smith, who was Espinoza's neighbor.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
Mentor Tormentor

Mentor Tormentor

by Earlimart
August 21, 2007
The Los Angeles band's follow-up to their 2004 release, Treble & Tremble.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Hymn and Her

Hymn and Her

by Earlimart
July 1, 2008
Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray return with this follow-up to last year's "Mentor Tormentor."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
All Harm Ends Here

All Harm Ends Here

by Early Day Miners
January 18, 2005
The Indiana sadcore outfit returns with a fourth album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Closing In

Closing In

by Early Man
October 11, 2005
This debut LP from the guitar/drums duo of Mike Conte and Adam Bennati is defintely harder and heavier than your typical Matador release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
What Are You On?

What Are You On?

by East River Pipe
January 24, 2006
'What Are You On?' is the latest home-recorded offering from New York multi-instrumentalist F.M. Cornog.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
People Are Expensive

People Are Expensive

by Echobelly
May 21, 2001
This is the fourth album for the UK's Echobelly. It includes the singles "Tell Me Why" and "Digit."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Volume 1

Volume 1

by Echoboy
May 9, 2000
This is actually the second LP from Richard Warren (aka Echoboy), who picks up frequent comparisons to the similarly eclectic Beta Band and Badly Drawn Boy.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Way

Way

by Ecstatic Sunshine
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the duo, who met at a Baltimore art school, consists of only three tracks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Strangers

Strangers

by Ed Harcourt
February 1, 2005
The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
The Beautiful Lie

The Beautiful Lie

by Ed Harcourt
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth solo album from the prolific English singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
The Back Room

The Back Room

by Editors
March 21, 2006
The Birmingham, England post-punk quartet is the latest band to have the UK music press in a tizzy, with this debut LP drawing the usual comparisons to Joy Division and Echo & The Bunnymen. (Actually, they just sound like Interpol.)
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
An End Has A Start

An End Has A Start

by Editors
July 17, 2007
The Birmingham, England group tries to escape the sophmore slump and comparisons to other bands with their second album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
In This Light & On This Evening

In This Light & On This Evening

by Editors
January 19, 2010
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Up From Below

Up From Below

by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
July 14, 2009
This is the debut album for the 11-piece indie rock band led by Alex Ebert.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Bitter Honey

Bitter Honey

by Eef Barzelay
February 21, 2006
This stripped-down, all-acoustic set marks the solo debut for the Clem Snide frontman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Blinking Lights And Other Revelations

Blinking Lights And Other Revelations

by Eels
April 26, 2005
Mark Everett's diverse and epic sixth Eels album spans two CDs. It probably would never be classified as a happy album, but it does include appearances from Tom Waits, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, and The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
With Strings Live At Town Hall

With Strings Live At Town Hall

by Eels
February 21, 2006
This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Combinations

Combinations

by Eisley
August 14, 2007
The Texan siblings release their second full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
From The Valley To The Stars

From The Valley To The Stars

by El Perro del Mar
April 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for Swedish singer Sarah Assbring.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
Love Is Not Pop

Love Is Not Pop

by El Perro del Mar
October 20, 2009
The third album for the Swedish singer was produced with Rasmus Hagg.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
I'll Sleep When You're Dead

I'll Sleep When You're Dead

by El-P
March 20, 2007
El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Leaders Of The Free World

Leaders Of The Free World

by Elbow
February 21, 2006
This is the self-produced third album for the Manchester, England band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
The Seldom Seen Kid

The Seldom Seen Kid

by Elbow
April 22, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
The Power Out

The Power Out

by Electrelane
February 3, 2004
The all-female indie-rock band from Brighton, England (who in the past have crossed Stereolab's love for vintage electronics with a more raucous sound) worked with producer Steve Albini on this second full-length, which incorporates vocals into the mix for the first time.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Axes

Axes

by Electrelane
May 10, 2005
The Brighton, England band re-teams with producer Steve Albini, but downplays the vocals of prior outing 'The Power Out' in favor of a mainly instrumental approach similar to that of their debut.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
No Shouts, No Calls

No Shouts, No Calls

by Electrelane
May 8, 2007
This is the fourth studio album for the all-female four-piece from Brighton, England.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Fire

Fire

by Electric Six
May 20, 2003
Featuring guitarists named Rock and Roll Indian and Surge Joebot, the latest indie-rock sensation to come out of Detroit combines punk, new-wave and disco on this debut full-length. Included here is a new version of their hit single "Danger! High Voltage" with the White Stripes' Jack White on backing vocals.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Senor Smoke

Senor Smoke

by Electric Six
February 7, 2006
The Detroit band returns with a second album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Switzerland

Switzerland

by Electric Six
September 12, 2006
The Detroit party-rockers return with a third album.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.8
Flashy

Flashy

by Electric Six
October 21, 2008
The fifth album for the Detroit rock band features a reference to its 2003 hit 'Gay Bar.'
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Kill

Kill

by Electric Six
October 20, 2009
This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Holes In The Wall

Holes In The Wall

by Electric Soft Parade
February 4, 2002
This is the debut album for psychedlic British indie-rockers Electric Soft Parade (actually two teenage brothers, Tom and Alex White), drawing comparisons to everyone from Grandaddy and the Charlatans to Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Springfield.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
No Need To Be Downhearted

No Need To Be Downhearted

by Electric Soft Parade
April 24, 2007
This is the third album for the English band led by brothers Alex and Tom White, who are also members of the band Brakes.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid

Sunlight Makes Me Paranoid

by Elefant
April 8, 2003
Another of the new new wave of New York bands, Elefant is fronted by Diego Garcia, who despite being born in Detroit and raised in Argentina, sounds awfully British on this short, ten-track debut.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
The Black Magic Show

The Black Magic Show

by Elefant
April 18, 2006
The 1980s-alt-rock-influenced, Diego Garcia-led band returns with a second album.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.7
Artificial Fire

Artificial Fire

by Eleni Mandell
February 17, 2009
The seventh full-length album from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Zeroes And Ones

Zeroes And Ones

by Eleventh Dream Day
April 25, 2006
This is the veteran post-punk band's first release in six years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Creatures

Creatures

by Elf Power
May 7, 2002
This is the fifth LP for the Athens, GA-based indie-pop band (part of the Elephant 6 collective) fronted by Andrew Rieger and Laura Carter.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Walking With The Beggar Boys

Walking With The Beggar Boys

by Elf Power
April 6, 2004
On this sixth album, the Athens, GA band's lineup has been expanded to include guitarist Eric Harris (Olivia Tremor Control) and bassist Craig McQuiston (The Glands). Vic Chesnutt guests on the title track.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Back To The Web

Back To The Web

by Elf Power
April 25, 2006
This is the eighth album for the Elephant 6 affiliated band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
In A Cave

In A Cave

by Elf Power
March 25, 2008
This is the 10th album for the Athens, Georgia, band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Song In The Air

Song In The Air

by Elliott
April 29, 2003
This is the third LP for the Louisville-based emo band known for their strong live shows.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Figure 8

Figure 8

by Elliott Smith
April 18, 2000
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
From A Basement On The Hill

From A Basement On The Hill

by Elliott Smith
October 19, 2004
The late singer-songwriter was nearly done with this highly anticipated album at the time of his death in 2003.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
New Moon

New Moon

by Elliott Smith
May 8, 2007
The twin-CD set 'New Moon' compiles two dozen rare tracks recorded by the late singer-songwriter from 1994-1997.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.8
Out Of Nothing

Out Of Nothing

by Embrace
June 14, 2005
The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Knives Don't Have Your Back

Knives Don't Have Your Back

by Emily Haines
September 26, 2006
The first solo album for the Metric singer finds her backed by members of Stars, Metric and Broken Social Scene (together billed as The Soft Skeleton).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Watch The Fireworks

Watch The Fireworks

by Emma Pollock
September 11, 2007
The former singer of The Delgados releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Engine Down

Engine Down

by Engine Down
August 24, 2004
The Virginia indie-rockers (who share some members with the now defunct Denali) return with their fourth studio disc (and first for new label Lookout!), produced by Brian McTernan.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Engineers

Engineers

by Engineers
June 21, 2005
This debut album showcases the British band's symphonic, shoegaze-y sound.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Three Fact Fader

Three Fact Fader

by Engineers
October 13, 2009
The second full-length album for the indie band was produced with Ken Thomas.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
High Society

High Society

by Enon
June 4, 2002
This is the second album for the eclectic indie-rock band fronted and founded by John Schmersal (Brainiac). For this outing, the band has expanded to a four-piece, with new members Matt Schultz and former Blonde Redhead bassist Toko Yasuda (who replaces Steve Calhoon and handles some vocals).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus

by Enon
September 9, 2003
John Schmersal and Enon return with their third LP, which features an increased vocal presence by Toko Yasuda.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
4.8
Lost Marbles And Exploded Evidence

Lost Marbles And Exploded Evidence

by Enon
February 22, 2005
'Lost Marbles' collects six years of previously uncompiled material by the John Schmersal-led band, including internet-only tracks and limited-edition singles.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

by Enon
October 9, 2007
The trio from Brooklyn and Philadelphia releases its latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Demon

Demon

by Envelopes
April 4, 2006
The Swedish-French indie rockers make their full-length debut with this genre-hopping disc.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
At Crystal Palace

At Crystal Palace

by Erase Errata
October 14, 2003
Picking up on the sounds of late 70s / early 80s post-punk and no-wave, this all-female Bay Area quartet drew positive notices for their debut 'Other Animals' and now return with a sophomore LP two years later.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Nightlife

Nightlife

by Erase Errata
July 25, 2006
The Bay Area post-punkers get political on their third album, which was recorded without departed guitarist Sara Jaffe.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
To The Races

To The Races

by Eric Bachmann
August 22, 2006
This is the second solo outing for the former Archers Of Loaf and Crooked Fingers frontman.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
Unrest

Unrest

by Erlend Øye
February 11, 2003
The solo debut for the Kings of Convenience guitarist (who also provided vocals on the recent Röyksopp album) features 10 tracks recorded in 10 cities with 10 different producers, including Schneider TM, Soviet, Prefuse 73, and Metro Area's Morgan Geist.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Come Down With Me

Come Down With Me

by Errors
March 1, 2010
The second album for the Scottish quartet was produced by the band with some assistance from Steven Ward.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Step Off

Step Off

by ESG
September 2, 2002
The highly influential, frequently sampled, and little-known New York no-wave rap group, founded by sisters Renee, Valerie, and Marie Scroggins in 1978, return with a new album, their first in ten years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
II

II

by Espers
May 16, 2006
This is the appropriately-titled second release for the Philadelphia acid-folk group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Eugene Mcguinness

Eugene Mcguinness

by Eugene McGuinness
June 23, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the singer-songwriter from England.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Chops

Chops

by Euros Childs
October 24, 2006
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci frontman Euros Childs makes his solo debut with this 14-song effort.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.5
The Evening Descends

The Evening Descends

by Evangelicals
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album from the Oklahoma indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Zoo Psychology

Zoo Psychology

by Ex Models
May 27, 2003
This is the second album from the post-punk outfit, one of the edgier, less-mainstream bands on the current New York underground circuit.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
5.5
The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place

by Explosions in the Sky
November 4, 2003
This five-song album is the second release from the Austin, Texas instrumental quartet known for their fierce live shows.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone

All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone

by Explosions in the Sky
February 20, 2007
The instrumental post-rock band from Texas returns after a four-year wait with this fourth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Thank You Very Quickly

Thank You Very Quickly

by Extra Golden
March 10, 2009
The third album for the band that includes members from Kenya and the United States.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Reservoir

Reservoir

by Fanfarlo
October 13, 2009
Peter Katis produced the debut album for the Simon Balthazar-led band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Beautiful

Beautiful

by Fantastic Plastic Machine
May 15, 2001
Fantastic Plastic Machine is Japanese DJ/radio host/fashion magazine editor Tomoyuki Tanaka, and this is his third release, capturing a wide range of sounds from Philly soul to lounge to exotica to electronica. Schoolhouse Rock vocalist Bob Dorough guests on one track.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Suspended Animation

Suspended Animation

by Fantômas
April 5, 2005
The theme of Mike Patton's fourth Fantomas album (which is similar in sound to their first disc) is a calendar, which each track named after a different day of April 2005.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Feel.Love.Thinking.Of.

Feel.Love.Thinking.Of.

by Faunts
February 17, 2009
This is the second studio album for the Canadian rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Feathers

Feathers

by Feathers
April 11, 2006
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the Vermont freak-folk outfit.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Silent Cry

Silent Cry

by Feeder
June 16, 2008
The sixth album from the Welsh indie-rock group was produced by Grant Nicholas and the band.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.3
The Reminder

The Reminder

by Feist
May 1, 2007
Canadian singer-songwriter (and Broken Social Scene member) Leslie Feist returns with her third album and major label debut. Jamie Lidell guests.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
You Are The One I Pick

You Are The One I Pick

by Felix
November 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the duo of Lucinda Chua and Chris Summerlin.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Field Music

Field Music

by Field Music
April 11, 2006
This is the debut album for the northern England band that shares members with Futureheads and Maximo Park.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Tones Of Town

Tones Of Town

by Field Music
February 13, 2007
This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Everything Last Winter

Everything Last Winter

by Fields
May 8, 2007
This debut full-length for the British five-piece offers ten tracks of shoegaze- and folk-influenced indie rock. (We also detect a little Snow Patrol and Broken Social Scene in there.)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

by Fight Like Apes
January 19, 2009
The Irish quartet releases its debut album, produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Skeleton

Skeleton

by Figurines
March 7, 2006
'Skeleton' is the U.S. debut for the four-piece indie-rock group from Denmark, who have drawn comparisons to Built To Spill and Modest Mouse.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
When The Deer Wore Blue

When The Deer Wore Blue

by Figurines
September 11, 2007
Jeremy Lemos worked on the third album for the Denmark band.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8