Album Releases by Genre
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Film School
by Film School
January 24, 2006
The San Francisco post-punk band's second album follows five years after their debut.
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The Golden Hour
by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
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Fleet Foxes
by Fleet Foxes
June 3, 2008
This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.
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Antidotes
by Foals
April 8, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Oxford, England-based band.
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Total Life Forever
by Foals
June 15, 2010
The follow-up to the British rock band's 2008 debut Antidotes was produced by Luke Smith.
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Fog
by Fog
February 19, 2002
Fog is 23-year-old turntablist Andrew Broder, and this is his debut album, a cut-and-paste mix of various sounds combined with guitar and vocals.
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10th Avenue Freakout
by Fog
March 22, 2005
Andrew Broder's third Fog album reprises the song "Hummer" from a recent EP of the same name, and adds 12 new tracks. It's both more vocal-oriented and (at times) more electronic than earlier efforts.
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Ditherer
by Fog
August 14, 2007
Fog's fourth album includes contributions from: Why?, Low, Andrew Bird, Dosh, pedestrian, Phil Elverum, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and Mike Lewis.
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Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made
by Fol Chen
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the California band featuring two former members of the band Liars.
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One Part Lullaby
by Folk Implosion
September 7, 1999
This is the third full-length and first major-label release for the low-fi duo of Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr.) and John Davis, who earlier achieved brief commercial success with the single "Natural One" off the soundtrack to the movie "Kids."
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The New Folk Implosion
by Folk Implosion
March 4, 2003
Lou Barlow (Sebadoh) is still the heart of The Folk Implosion, but on the lo-fi band's fourth full-length release, his supporting cast has changed. Gone is co-founder and writing partner John Davis; in his place are Sebadoh drummer Russ Pollard and Alaska guitarist Imaad Wassif.
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Fool's Gold
by Fool's Gold
September 29, 2009
The Los Angeles-based group led by Luke Top and Lewis Pesacov (and featuring 10 other musicians from such bands as We Are Scientists, the Fall, and Foreign Born) blend African music with indie rock on its debut album.
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...it falls apart
by For Stars
June 29, 2004
The fourth album from the Bay Area indie rockers (led by singer-guitarist Carlos Forster) is their first in three years.
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Person To Person
by Foreign Born
June 23, 2009
This is the debut album on Secretly Canadian for indie rock quartet from Los Angeles.
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Welcome Interstate Managers
by Fountains of Wayne
June 10, 2003
The New York-based indie-pop band, led by Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood, returns with a long-awaited third LP.
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Rounds
by Four Tet
May 6, 2003
The sample-based indietronica LP 'Rounds' is the third solo effort for Fridge's Kieran Hebden.
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There Is Love In You
by Four Tet
January 26, 2010
The fifth album from Kieran Hebden is his first full-length release in five years.
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Frank Black Francis
by Frank Black
October 12, 2004
This unusual set from the Pixies frontman includes a disc of demo solo recordings dating from 1987, and a second disc of new studio recordings of an assortment of Pixies songs by Black with collaborators such as Pere Ubu and Two Pale Boys.
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Honeycomb
by Frank Black
July 19, 2005
Before reuniting The Pixies, Black recorded this mellow solo disc in four days in a Nashville studio, backed by veteran southern session musicians.
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Fast Man Raider Man
by Frank Black
June 20, 2006
The typically prolific Black returns with a 27-song, two-disc set produced by Jon Tiven. Among the many musicians lending a hand are Spooner Oldham and Levon Helm (The Band).
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Dog In The Sand
by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
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Black Letter Days
by Frank Black & The Catholics
August 20, 2002
Recorded direct to two-track, 'Black Letter Days' features a stripped-down sound for the former Pixie and his current band. And if the 18 new tracks here (including not one but two covers of Tom Waits' "The Black Rider") aren't enough for you, there's even more on the companion release, 'Devil's Workshop.'
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Devil's Workshop
by Frank Black & The Catholics
August 20, 2002
One of two simultaneous releases (Black Letter Days being the other), Devil's Workshop is perhaps the more straightforward of the pair, although like its companion it was recorded direct to 2-track, representing a back-to-basics approach for Black and Co.
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Show Me Your Tears
by Frank Black & The Catholics
September 9, 2003
He's nothing if not prolific. Black's fourth album in two and a half years features 13 new tracks and appearances from some of his usual cohorts (Stan Ridgway, Joey Santiago).
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Poetry Of The Deed
by Frank Turner
September 8, 2009
The former singer for the UK punk band Million Dead releases his third solo album.
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Franz Ferdinand
by Franz Ferdinand
March 9, 2004
The most hyped band to come out of the UK in early 2004 is Glasgow, Scotland's Franz Ferdinand, an art-rock quartet who make their full-length debut with this self-titled release, the winner of the UK's coveted Mercury Music Prize in 2004.
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You Could Have It So Much Better
by Franz Ferdinand
October 4, 2005
The Scottish band's eagerly-awaited follow-up to their acclaimed self-titled debut is preceded by yet another insanely catchy single, "Do You Want To."
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Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
by Franz Ferdinand
January 27, 2009
The third album for the UK rock band was produced by Dan Carey.
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Major General
by Franz Nicolay
January 13, 2009
The debut solo album for The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay.
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Couture, Couture, Couture
by Frausdots
September 28, 2004
This is the debut disc for the duo of Beachwood Sparks/Tyde member Brent Rademaker and vocalist Michelle Loiselle, featuring contributions from Mia Doi Todd and members of The Warlocks, Rooney and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
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Inherit
by Free Kitten
May 20, 2008
This is the third album for the band led by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz.
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Weathervanes
by Freelance Whales
April 13, 2010
This is the debut album for the New York City indie quintet.
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One Time Bells
by French Kicks
May 7, 2002
This is the debut full-length release for the New York art-rock four-piece, following a string of EPs.
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Trial Of The Century
by French Kicks
May 4, 2004
This sophomore disc finds the New York foursome moving a bit further into 80s synth-pop territory.
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Two Thousand
by French Kicks
July 18, 2006
Doug Boehm returns as producer for this ten-track set.
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Swimming
by French Kicks
May 20, 2008
The quartet from New York mixed and produced its own sophomore album.
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Happiness
by Fridge
September 18, 2001
This is the fourth instrumental album (but first U.S. release) from London, England's Fridge, which features guitarist Kieran Hebden (who also records as Four Tet).
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The Sun
by Fridge
June 19, 2007
'Sun' is the first release in six years for the post-rock outfit whose members include Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Adem Ilhan.
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Friendly Fires
by Friendly Fires
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.
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The Midnight Organ Fight
by Frightened Rabbit
April 29, 2008
The British band's sophomore album was produced by Peter Katis.
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Liver! Lung! Fr!
by Frightened Rabbit
October 21, 2008
The live recording of the band's acoustic concert performance at The Captain's Restin Glasgow, on July 30, 2008.
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The Winter Of Mixed Drinks
by Frightened Rabbit
March 9, 2010
The third studio album for the Scottish indie band produced by Peter Katis is its first with new member Gordon Skene.
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The Equatorial Stars
by Fripp & Eno
August 2, 2004
This is the third full-length collaboration between Brian Eno and guitarist Robert Fripp, with the previous two outings coming in 1973 and 1975.
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Tears Of The Valedictorian
by Frog Eyes
May 1, 2007
This is the fourth full-length for the Canadian indie-rock band led by Carey Mercer (also of Swan Lake).
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Paul's Tomb: A Triumph
by Frog Eyes
April 27, 2010
The Canadian rock band led by Carey Mercer release its latest album on new label Dead Oceans.
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Mouthfuls
by Fruit Bats
April 8, 2003
Yet another experimental indie band to arise out of the Chicago scene, the Fruit Bats are the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Eric Johnson, who has played with Ugly Casanova, I Rowboat, and Califone. On this second Fruit Bats LP, he is joined by Gillian Lisee and producer Brian Deck.
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Spelled In Bones
by Fruit Bats
July 26, 2005
The Chicago band led by Eric Johnson (sometimes of Califone) returns with a third album.
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Ruminant Band
by Fruit Bats
August 4, 2009
Eric Johnson returns to the indie rock band for its fourth album after having worked with The Shins and Vetiver.
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The Argument
by Fugazi
October 16, 2001
Though Washington D.C. hard rockers Fugazi have been together for almost 15 years, this is just their eighth full-length release.
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Fugu1
by Fugu
September 4, 2001
French band Fugu mines the pop sounds of the Beach Boys and the Beatles, a la contemporaries Stereolab (who contribute to this album) and Apples In Stereo.
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Transparent Things
by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 23, 2007
As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.
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I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]
by Future Bible Heroes
July 18, 2000
A five-track EP from the band featuring Christopher Ewen and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson. Like all previous FBH releases, it features a mix of the song "Hopeless."
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Eternal Youth
by Future Bible Heroes
August 20, 2002
One of the many side projects of Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields, The 6ths), the Future Bible Heroes features lyrics by Merritt, low-fi electronic music by Christopher Ewen, and vocals by Claudia Gonson. This is their second LP.
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Travels With Myself And Another
by Future of the Left
June 23, 2009
This is the second album for the Welsh rock band.
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Fly Yellow Moon
by Fyfe Dangerfield
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .
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Peel Sessions
by Galaxie 500
November 22, 2005
The first official release of the trio's two BBC radio sessions for John Peel (recorded in 1989 and 1990) includes covers of songs by the Sex Pistols and Jonathan Richman.
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Gary Go
by Gary Go
September 15, 2009
This is the debut album for the British producer/singer-songwriter.
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Transmission
by Gay Dad
April 30, 2002
Now a three-piece, English glam-rockers Gay Dad return for their sophomore album, following 1999's Leisure Noise.
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Night On My Side
by Gemma Hayes
April 22, 2003
The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.
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Libertine
by Gene
August 6, 2002
Produced by Hugh Jones and Stephen Street, 'Libertine' is the fourth studio album for the Britpop band best known for all the Smiths comparisons it generated with its first few releases.
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Jet Black
by Gentleman Reg
February 24, 2009
The second release on Arts & Letters for the Canadian singer, who also appeared in John Cameron Mitchell's movie Shortbus.
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Hypnotic Underworld
by Ghost
February 3, 2004
The experimental/psychedelic Japanese collective returns with their first album in five years, with co-founder Taishi Takizawa re-joining the group as a member (in addition to continuing to serve as the band's producer).
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In Stormy Nights
by Ghost
January 23, 2007
The first release in three years for the Japanese psych-rockers contains just six tracks, including one that clocks in at nearly half an hour.
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Robotique Majestique
by Ghostland Observatory
March 4, 2008
The Austin, Texas group known more for its live performances releases its third album.
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Cover Magazine
by Giant Sand
March 19, 2002
As you may have guessed from the title, this is an album of covers by Howe Gelb, mainly recorded with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino. The ten studio tracks and three live performances include versions of Sonny Bono's "The Beat Goes On," Grandaddy's "Blue Marble Girl," and Black Sabbath's "Iron Man."
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Is All Over... The Map
by Giant Sand
September 14, 2004
Howe Gelb is joined by producer John Parish and singers Vic Chesnutt and Patsy Jean on his latest Giant Sand offering.
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Album
by Girls
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the San Francisco-based duo of Christopher Owens and Chet White.
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You Can't Fight What You Can't See
by Girls Against Boys
May 14, 2002
Moving back to the indie leagues after one major-label release (1998's 'Freak*on*ica' for Geffen), the hard-rocking foursome return to form for the most part on these 11 tracks, retaining only a few techno touches from the experimentation of their previous effort.
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Glasvegas
by Glasvegas
January 6, 2009
The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen.
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St. Elsewhere
by Gnarls Barkley
May 9, 2006
This is the highly-anticipated debut release for the pairing of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo.
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God Help The Girl
by God Help The Girl
June 23, 2009
The sountrack to Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch musical movie of the same name, which is scheduled to be filmed in 2010.
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Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
September 12, 2000
The second proper album from the Canadian instrumentalists consists of four independent works(each 18-22 minutes long).... yes, that's 2 songs per CD.
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Yanqui U.X.O.
by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
November 4, 2002
Slightly (and confusingly) changing their name to Godspeed You! Black Emperor for this outing, the Canadian instrumental band recorded these 5 tracks (clocking in at 75 minutes) with Steve Albini as a follow-up to their extremely well-received 2000 effort 'Lift Yr Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven.'
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Super Taranta!
by Gogol Bordello
July 10, 2007
The second album from Side One Dummy Records for the New York band who are influenced by gypsy music.
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Young Miss America
by Gold Chains
June 3, 2003
Better known to the indie-rock crowd than the hip-hop community (perhaps because in his former life, he was a white, balding computer programmer), San Francisco-based Topher Lafata (aka Gold Chains) follows a series of well-received EPs and singles with this full-length debut.
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When The World Was Our Friend
by Gold Chains And Sue Cie
October 12, 2004
The Bay Area hip-hop producer (known to his parents as Topher Lafata) teams with vocalist Sue Cie for his second release.
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Free Your Mind And Win A Pony
by Golden Animals
August 26, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Baltimore and Sweden.
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True Romance
by Golden Silvers
May 4, 2009
The debut album for the British indie rock trio.
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Supernature
by Goldfrapp
March 7, 2006
This is the third album for the British electronica duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.
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Out West
by Gomez
June 7, 2005
This double-live album was recorded during a three-night stand at the Fillmore in San Francisco in early 2005.
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How We Operate
by Gomez
May 2, 2006
The UK rockers' fifth studio album is their first to utilize an outside producer, Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters).
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A New Tide
by Gomez
March 31, 2009
The sixth album for the British indie-rock band was produced with Brian Deck.
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Sleep/Holiday
by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
October 7, 2003
The Welsh band returns with 12 new tracks of indie rock mixed with folk, pop, and psychedelia.
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Movement
by Gossip
May 6, 2003
This is the second full-length for the Olympia, Wash-based indie-punk trio led by powerful singer Beth Ditto.
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Standing In The Way Of Control
by Gossip
January 24, 2006
This is the third LP for the Washington state punk trio.
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Live in Liverpool
by Gossip
April 15, 2008
The live CD features live songs from the garage-punk band's tour in Liverpool in July 2007.
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The Kiss of Morning
by Graham Coxon
October 24, 2002
The solo career of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon takes on a bit more importance now if you believe the rumors that he has left that successful Britpop group for good. This is his fourth solo disc.
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Happiness In Magazines
by Graham Coxon
January 25, 2005
Stephen Street produces the former Blur guitarist's fifth solo disc.
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Love Travels At Illegal Speeds
by Graham Coxon
March 13, 2006
This is the fifth solo disc for the former Blur guitarist.
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The Spinning Top
by Graham Coxon
May 11, 2009
Blur's Graham Coxon releases his seventh solo album, produced by Stephen Street.
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Grammatics
by Grammatics
March 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for the indie-rock band from Leeds, England.
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Grand Archives
by Grand Archives
February 19, 2008
The rock band formed by Band of Horses' Matt Brooke releases its debut album.
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Bad Timing
by Grand Mal
March 18, 2003
The classic rock-influenced New York City group led by singer/songwriter Bill Whitten returns with its third album, produced by Mercury Rev's Dave Fridmann.
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Kicking The National Habit
by Grand National
March 14, 2006
The London duo of Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence 'La' Rudd make their debut with this '80s-influenced album (reminiscent of everyone from New Order to the Police).
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A Drink & A Quick Decision
by Grand National
September 11, 2007
The second album from the UK duo.
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The Sophtware Slump
by Grandaddy
November 7, 2000
The Modesto, CA band returns with a concept album reminiscent of Radiohead's 'OK Computer.'
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Sumday
by Grandaddy
June 10, 2003
The best indie rock band to come out of Modesto, California in quite some time (well, ever, we'd think) returns with a long-awaited fourth LP, arriving a full three years after The Sophtware Slump thanks to worldwide tours and a lengthy recording process.
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Excerpts From The Diary Of Todd Zilla [EP]
by Grandaddy
September 27, 2005
This seven-track mini-album is intended to hold fans over until the Modesto, California band return with their next LP in early 2006.
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Just Like The Fambly Cat
by Grandaddy
May 9, 2006
The Modesto, Calif. band has announced that it will break up after the release of this final 14-track album.
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Virginia Creeper
by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 24, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and occasional Gilmore Girls actor) formerly of the group Grant Lee Buffalo.
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