Album Releases by Genre

Chat & Business

Chat & Business

by Ikara Colt
November 12, 2002
Another member of the new generation of neo-art-punkers (think Interpol or Liars, perhaps), this Los Angeles-based British four-piece makes its debut with 'Chat & Business,' which comes with a complimentary set of stickers with which to decorate the album cover.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Modern Apprentice

Modern Apprentice

by Ikara Colt
June 7, 2004
The London art rockers have changed their lineup for this sophomore release, dropping bassist Jon Ball for Tracy Bellaries. Alex Newport (At The Drive In, Icarus Line) produces.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.0
Ima Robot

Ima Robot

by Ima Robot
September 16, 2003
The roster of this Los Angeles outfit (who make their debut with this self-titled release) includes members of Beck's touring band (Medal-Johnsen and Joey Waronker).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Imaad Wasif

Imaad Wasif

by Imaad Wasif
April 11, 2006
Guitarist Wasif, who has performed with alaska!, Folk Implosion and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, makes his solo debut.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The Voidist

The Voidist

by Imaad Wasif
October 13, 2009
The latest album for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's touring guitarist features guest appearances by the Melvins' Dale Crover and Red Sparowes' Greg Burns.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
High On Jackson Hill

High On Jackson Hill

by Immaculate Machine
April 28, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian indie-rock band was recorded in Brooke Gallupe's parent's house.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Ellipse

Ellipse

by Imogen Heap
August 25, 2009
This is the third solo album for the British singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
On

On

by Imperial Teen
April 9, 2002
This is the third album for the San Francisco band featuring drummer Lynn Perko and former Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band

The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band

by Imperial Teen
August 21, 2007
After a five-year hiatus, the San Francisco band returns with their fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
All Rise

All Rise

by Inara George
January 25, 2005
Michael Andrews (composer of the score for 'Donnie Darko') produced this debut disc for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
An Invitation

An Invitation

by Inara George With Van Dyke Parks
August 12, 2008
Inara George Works pairs up with the famous arranger Van Dyke Parkson on her latest album inspired by Frank Sinatra and Richard Sherman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Morning View

Morning View

by Incubus
October 23, 2001
The Los Angeles-based funk-metal band returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'Make Yourself.' Scott Litt (R.E.M.) returns as producer.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.7
A Crow Left Of The Murder

A Crow Left Of The Murder

by Incubus
February 3, 2004
The alt-metal band's first album since their 2001 hit 'Morning View' features a slightly different lineup, with Ben Kenney replacing bassist Dirk Lance. Brendan O'Brien produced.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Light Grenades

Light Grenades

by Incubus
November 28, 2006
The California alt-metal band returns with its first album in nearly three years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Become You

Become You

by Indigo Girls
March 12, 2002
This is the first new album in three years for the folk-rock duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
All That We Let In

All That We Let In

by Indigo Girls
February 17, 2004
The veteran duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray continue with their well-established sound on this ninth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Despite Our Differences

Despite Our Differences

by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Poseidon And The Bitter Bug

Poseidon And The Bitter Bug

by Indigo Girls
March 24, 2009
The two-disc set from the Atlanta, Georgia duo is the first album since they were dropped by Hollywood Records.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Be OK

Be OK

by Ingrid Michaelson
October 14, 2008
Ingrid Michaelson's latest release includes previously unreleased songs, demos, covers, and live recordings, and a portion of the album's sales go to Stand Up to Cancer.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.0
Everybody

Everybody

by Ingrid Michaelson
August 25, 2009
This is the foruth album for the New York-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
Turn On The Bright Lights

Turn On The Bright Lights

by Interpol
August 20, 2002
You won't read very many reviews of this New York band without seeing the words Joy Division pop up, and although there are some similarities, Interpol has something new to offer as well. This debut LP includes the tracks "PDA" and "NYC" from the group's well-received first single for Matador.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Antics

Antics

by Interpol
September 28, 2004
The New York-based foursome of Paul Banks, Carlos D., Sam Fogarino and Daniel Kessler took indie rockers worldwide by storm (and made Matador a lot of money) with 2002's 'Turn On The Bright Lights,' which introduced their neck-stabbing guitar-rock mix of Joy Division, The Cure, The Smiths, and all of your other favorite 80s bands. That captivating sound returns on this sophomore release, which features many of the new tracks ("Narc," "Length Of Love," etc.) which first debuted live during their relentless touring over the past two years.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.9
Our Love To Admire

Our Love To Admire

by Interpol
July 10, 2007
Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Dissolver

Dissolver

by Iran
February 17, 2009
TV On The Radio's Kyp Malone returns to his other band, Iran, to release its third album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Creek Drank The Cradle

The Creek Drank The Cradle

by Iron & Wine
September 24, 2002
Written, recorded and performed entirely by Miami, Fla-based Samuel Beam, 'The Creek Drank The Cradle' is the debut album for Iron & Wine, a largely lo-fi, acoustic affair with a darker take on folk and bluegrass.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Our Endless Numbered Days

Our Endless Numbered Days

by Iron & Wine
March 23, 2004
Miami, Fla. singer-songwriter Sam Beam (who moonlights as a cinematography professor) returns with his second album, recorded with Brian Deck (Modest Mouse, Red Red Meat) at the helm.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Woman King [EP]

Woman King [EP]

by Iron & Wine
February 22, 2005
Sam Beam's latest release is a 6-track EP recorded with Brian Deck.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
The Shepherd's Dog

The Shepherd's Dog

by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Around The Well

Around The Well

by Iron & Wine
May 19, 2009
This double CD set contains unreleased and rare tracks from singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
In The Reins [EP]

In The Reins [EP]

by Iron & Wine + Calexico
September 13, 2005
This mini-album finds seven new originals written and sung by Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) with Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino performing as his backing band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Death In The Garden, Blood On The Flowers

Death In The Garden, Blood On The Flowers

by Irving
April 4, 2006
This is the second LP for the five-piece California indie pop band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
In The Absence Of Truth

In The Absence Of Truth

by Isis
October 31, 2006
This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Wavering Radiant

Wavering Radiant

by Isis
May 5, 2009
The fifth album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Joe Barresi.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Return To The Sea

Return To The Sea

by Islands
April 4, 2006
The debut disc for the new band from former Unicorns members Nick Diamonds and J'aime Tambeur includes appearances from members of Royal City, Wolf Parade and Arcade Fire.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Arm's Way

Arm's Way

by Islands
May 20, 2008
The sophomore album for the Montreal-based indie group is its first on the Anti- label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Vapours

Vapours

by Islands
September 22, 2009
The third album features the return of founding member, Jamie Thompson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Milk White Sheets

Milk White Sheets

by Isobel Campbell
November 7, 2006
James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) guests on the former Belle & Sebastian singer's second solo outing, which finds her reworking traditional British folk songs.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Ballad Of The Broken Seas

Ballad Of The Broken Seas

by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
March 7, 2006
Think Nancy Sinatra-Lee Hazlewood, and you won't be too far off the concept of this album-length pairing of former Belle & Sebastian vocalist Campbell and former Screaming Trees leader (and Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator) Lanegan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Sunday At Devil Dirt

Sunday At Devil Dirt

by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
November 18, 2008
This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Inside Your Guitar

Inside Your Guitar

by It Hugs Back
April 7, 2009
The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Long Distance

Long Distance

by Ivy
July 10, 2001
This is the third album from the New York-based trio, led by French singer Dominique Durand and it finds the group adding a bit of trip-hop into the mix. The album includes a cover of the Blow Monekys' "Digging Your Scene."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
In The Clear

In The Clear

by Ivy
March 1, 2005
The trio (which includes Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger) return with their first new album in four years, produced by Steve Osborne.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Vacilando Territory Blues

Vacilando Territory Blues

by J Tillman
January 27, 2009
Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Year In The Kingdom

Year In The Kingdom

by J Tillman
September 8, 2009
The sixth solo album for the Fleet Foxes member is his second album for the year.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
More Light

More Light

by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Free So Free

Free So Free

by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 8, 2002
Although the album cover may say it's by J. Mascis & The Fog, there's not much left of The Fog other than J. himself on this 10 track effort.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Roll On

Roll On

by J.J. Cale
February 24, 2009
The latest album for the blues singer, who most recently collaborated with Eric Clapton on their 2006 Grammy-winning album, "The Road to Escondido."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
On And On

On And On

by Jack Johnson
May 6, 2003
Professional surfer-turned-rocker Jack Johnson returns with his second LP of mellow alt-rock.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.5
In Between Dreams

In Between Dreams

by Jack Johnson
March 1, 2005
The mellow singer-songwriter re-teams with producer Mario Caldato Jr. for this follow-up to 'On And On.'
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.3
Sleep Through The Static

Sleep Through The Static

by Jack Johnson
February 5, 2008
The singer from Hawaii returns with his latest album, which was recorded on solar-powered equipment.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
To The Sea

To The Sea

by Jack Johnson
June 1, 2010
Hawaiian native and unofficial kingpin of beachside pop rock, Jack Johnson's newest delivery of breezily spun folk songs capture the mellow mood of Johnson's previous albums, complete with a sunny surf vibe.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Matinee

Matinee

by Jack Peñate
January 22, 2008
The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Everything Is New

Everything Is New

by Jack Peñate
August 18, 2009
The second album for the British singer was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.8
The Glass Passenger

The Glass Passenger

by Jack's Mannequin
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Freedomland [Live]

Freedomland [Live]

by Jackie-O Motherfucker
September 16, 2008
Portland, Oregon-based Jackie-O Motherfucker releases an album of songs recorded live.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Time The Conqueror

Time The Conqueror

by Jackson Browne
September 23, 2008
The first album in more than six years for the German-born American singer features songs critical of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina and the Iraq War.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
One Armed Bandit

One Armed Bandit

by Jaga Jazzist
February 23, 2010
The Norwegian group led by Lars Horntveth continues its jazz fusion of music styles on its latest album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Take Me To The Sea

Take Me To The Sea

by Jaguar Love
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the indie-rock band that features ex-members of the Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.9
Hologram Jams

Hologram Jams

by Jaguar Love
March 2, 2010
The second album produced by John Goodmanson for Jaguar Love finds the band now just a duo comporised of ex-Blood Brothers/Pretty Girls Make Graves band members Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato after J. Clark left the band in 2009.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.4
Seeing Things

Seeing Things

by Jakob Dylan
June 10, 2008
The Wallflowers' lead singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Women + Country

Women + Country

by Jakob Dylan
April 6, 2010
The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Pleased To Meet You

Pleased To Meet You

by James
July 2, 2001
This is the eleventh studio album for the Manchester band that originally formed in 1982. Like many of their recent LPs, it was produced by Brian Eno. The lead single is "Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
Getting Away With It... Live

Getting Away With It... Live

by James
June 11, 2002
This double-disc live album was recorded on the band's farewell tour in Manchester in 2001. Among the 22 tracks are most of the group's hits, including "Sit Down," "Laid," and "Born of Frustration."
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.3
Hey Ma

Hey Ma

by James
September 16, 2008
The first album in nearly 10 years for the British rock band was recorded in France.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
All The Lost Souls

All The Lost Souls

by James Blunt
September 18, 2007
The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.4
The Great Western

The Great Western

by James Dean Bradfield
July 24, 2006
This is the solo debut for the Manic Street Preachers frontman.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
The Hard Way

The Hard Way

by James Hunter
June 10, 2008
The fourth album for the British singer was produced by Liam Watson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Waiting In Vain

Waiting In Vain

by James Jackson Toth
July 29, 2008
The artist previously known as Wooden Wand releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Welcome

Welcome

by James Pants
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Spokane, Washington, artist discovered by Peanut Butter Wolf.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
October Road

October Road

by James Taylor
August 13, 2002
The 54-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his first album of new material since 1997's Grammy-winning 'Hourglass.' Russ Titleman produces.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Covers

Covers

by James Taylor
September 30, 2008
The singer-songwriter releases his latest album of covers of a variety of soul songs, which he recorded in 10 days.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Compass

Compass

by Jamie Lidell
May 18, 2010
The fifth album for the British singer was produced by Beck and features a guest appearance by Chris Taylor of the band Grizzly Bear.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Kings & Queens

Kings & Queens

by Jamie T
October 6, 2009
The London-based artist releases his follow-up to his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Dynamite

Dynamite

by Jamiroquai
September 20, 2005
The U.K. pop-funk outfit led by Jay Kay returns with a sixth album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.3
There's No Home

There's No Home

by Jana Hunter
April 10, 2007
The Houston, Texas singer's sophomore album released on Gnomonsong, Devendra Banhart's label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Strays

Strays

by Jane's Addiction
July 22, 2003
A reunited Jane's Addiction (sans bassist Eric Avery) is back with their first studio recording in 13 years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
The Sleepy Strange

The Sleepy Strange

by Japancakes
February 13, 2001
The Athens, GA indie experimentalists follow their 1999 debut album with a new 7-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Post-Nothing

Post-Nothing

by Japandroids
August 4, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the indie-rock duo from Vancouver, Canada.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Japanese Motors

Japanese Motors

by Japanese Motors
October 7, 2008
The debut album from the Orange County quartet led by professional surfer Alex Knost.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Jarvis

Jarvis

by Jarvis Cocker
April 3, 2007
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker makes his solo debut with this 14-song disc (which includes recent single "Running The World" as a secret bonus track).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
Further Complications

Further Complications

by Jarvis Cocker
May 19, 2009
The second solo album for the Pulp frontman was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Jason Castro

Jason Castro

by Jason Castro
April 13, 2010
The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Idols Of Exile

Idols Of Exile

by Jason Collett
February 7, 2006
Howie Beck produced this latest studio outing for the Toronto singer-songwriter, who is also a member of Broken Social Scene. Many members of that band guest on this record, including Emily Haines and Kevin Drew.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Here's To Being Here

Here's To Being Here

by Jason Collett
February 5, 2008
The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Rat A Tat Tat

Rat A Tat Tat

by Jason Collett
March 9, 2010
Broken Social Scene's Jason Collett releases his fifth solo album produced by Zues band members Carlin Nicholson and Michael O'Brien.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Sirens of the Ditch

Sirens of the Ditch

by Jason Isbell
July 10, 2007
Jason Isbell's first solo album since he left the Drive By Truckers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
February 17, 2009
The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
At Sixes And Sevens

At Sixes And Sevens

by Jason Loewenstein
July 9, 2002
This is the debut solo release for former Sebadoh drummer/songwriter Jason Loewenstein. On these 14 tracks, J.Loew handles all instruments and songwriting duties himself.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Yours Truly, The Commuter

Yours Truly, The Commuter

by Jason Lytle
May 19, 2009
The ex-Grandaddy singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Pyramid Electric Co.

Pyramid Electric Co.

by Jason Molina
January 20, 2004
The Songs: Ohia leader offers seven new tracks on this completely solo release, the first he has recorded under his own name. It is the result of a single session in Omaha with engineer Mike Mogis (who worked with Molia on the 'Ghost Tropic' album).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go

Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go

by Jason Molina
August 22, 2006
One of six (!) new albums recently recorded by the Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co. frontman, the mostly-acoustic 'Let Me Go' is a vinyl-only release (that conveniently comes with a full CD version of the album).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Mr. A-Z

Mr. A-Z

by Jason Mraz
July 26, 2005
Steve Lillywhite produced this second album for the singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

by Jason Mraz
May 13, 2008
The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
No Mas

No Mas

by Javelin
April 6, 2010
After receiving a good reception from the demo release, "Jamz n Jemz," the duo from Providence, Rhode Island, releases its full-length debut on Luaka Bop.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
In Living Cover

In Living Cover

by Jay Brannan
June 23, 2009
The second album for the singer-songwriter-actor features several cover songs and two originals.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.3
Terroir Blues

Terroir Blues

by Jay Farrar
June 24, 2003
This is the second solo LP from the co-founder of such legendary alt-country bands as Uncle Tupelo and Son Volt.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Stone, Steel & Bright Lights

Stone, Steel & Bright Lights

by Jay Farrar
June 8, 2004
This 19-track live CD from the former Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo member includes two new songs, 15 tracks culled from his three solo discs, and covers of Neil Young and Pink Floyd. It was recorded during his tour in the fall of 2003 while he was backed by a five-piece band (Canyon).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
One Fast Move Or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur

One Fast Move Or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur

by Jay Farrar And Benjamin Gibbard
October 20, 2009
Son Volt's Jay Farrar and Death Cab For Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard helped write songs for a documentary about Jack Kerouac in 2007. This album is a further expansion of the project.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Watch Me Fall

Watch Me Fall

by Jay Reatard
August 18, 2009
The Tennessee-born artist releases his latest solo album on the Matador label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
You Had It Coming

You Had It Coming

by Jeff Beck
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1