Album Releases by Genre
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201.
Absolute Garbage
by Garbage
July 24, 2007
A best-of collection from the band led by singer Shirley Manson.
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202.
Midlife: A Beginner's Guide To Blur
by Blur
July 28, 2009
The two-disc set contains some biggest hits, band favorites, and rare singles.
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203.
Causers of This
by Toro y Moi
February 9, 2010
Chaz Bundick is the one-man project behind Toro Y Moi. He mixes the best musical elements from across the globe, including electronic, psychedelic-rock, and R&B on his first full length record.
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204.
Okemah And The Melody Of Riot
by Son Volt
July 12, 2005
Jay Farrar has revived his post-Uncle Tupelo outfit Son Volt for their first album in seven years.
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205.
The Glass Passenger
by Jack's Mannequin
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.
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206.
10,000 Hz Legend
by Air
May 29, 2001
The French indie-electronica band made waves with their 1998 debut 'Moon Safari,' but since then their only release has been the motion picture score to Sofia Coppola's "The Virgin Suicides." The wait for their true sophomore album is over with the release of '10,000 Hz Legend,' which includes guest vocal contributions from Beck and Buffalo Daughter.
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207.
Breach
by The Wallflowers
October 10, 2000
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208.
Long Gone Before Daylight
by The Cardigans
May 25, 2004
This is the fifth album (and first in six years) for the Swedish outfit led by vocalist/lyricist Nina Persson and guitarist Peter Svensson.
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209.
In Reverie
by Saves the Day
September 16, 2003
Less punk, more pop is the motto for the fourth album by the New Jersey emo band led by singer-songwriter Chris Conley.
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210.
Asleep In The Back
by Elbow
January 22, 2002
Often compared to Doves and Radiohead, Manchester-based Elbow is yet another new alternative band to emerge from the British music press hype machine. This debut album was shortlisted for 2001's Mercury Music Prize.
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211.
Closer
by Better Than Ezra
August 7, 2001
This is the fourth album for the New Orleans-based trio. It is their first release on indie Beyond Music, after being dropped by Elektra for disappointing sales.
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212.
We Love Life
by Pulp
August 20, 2002
The band's first album since 1997's 'This Is Hardcore' is produced by Scott Walker and features 12 new tracks.
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213.
American Central Dust
by Son Volt
July 7, 2009
Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album.
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214.
Delirium Cordia
by Fantômas
January 27, 2004
Mike Patton (Faith No More) returns for his third studio album (which consists of a single, 74-minute song!) with his more experimental outfit Fantomas.
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215.
Live At Earls Court
by Morrissey
March 29, 2005
Recorded during a Christmas show in 2004, this live set includes a mix of solo and Smiths material.
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216.
Crow Sit On Blood Tree
by Graham Coxon
August 6, 2001
This is the third solo album for Blur guitarist Graham Coxon.
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217.
Grown Backwards
by David Byrne
March 16, 2004
This is not my beautiful opera. The Talking Heads most verbose member returns with one of his more eclectic solo albums to date (and that's saying something), featuring covers of Lambchop, Bizet and Verdi (we're talking arias, people) scattered amongst originals that range from African rhythms to doo-wop. The Tosca Strings and Rufus Wainwright guest.
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218.
Lost in Translation OST
by Original Soundtrack
September 9, 2003
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's second feature film includes the first new music in over ten years from My Bloody Valentine's Kevin Shields (who scored much of the film), new music from Air, and older tracks from Squarepusher, Jesus And Mary Chain, and Death In Vegas.
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219.
The Real New Fall L.P. (Formerly Country On The Click)
by The Fall
June 15, 2004
Yes, as you may have surmised, this is the real new Fall full-length (just one in a very, very long line of releases from the amazingly prolific Mark E. Smith and company). Originally titled 'Country On The Click,' this album was leaked in early stages on the Internet, but has since been remixed and resequenced.
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220.
Graffiti Soul
by Simple Minds
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Scottish band is its first in four years.
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221.
Phantom Planet
by Phantom Planet
January 6, 2004
Jason Schwartzman has departed, but the Los Angeles band continues on with a third album.
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222.
Twilight Of The Innocents
by Ash
July 2, 2007
The fifth and last full album for the UK band. In the future they will release only singles.
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223.
Dongs of Sevotion
by Smog
April 4, 2000
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224.
The Guest
by Phantom Planet
February 26, 2002
Los Angeles-based Phantom Planet is best known for counting among its members "Rushmore" star Jason Schwartzman and "Donnie Darko" star Alex Greenwald. 'The Guest,' their second album, was produced by Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake.
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225.
Living Outside
by Sense Field
July 22, 2003
Producer Brad Wood (Liz Phair) helms this latest release for the emo-rockers, which includes a cover of The Cure's "A Letter to Elise."
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226.
Kamaal The Abstract
by Q-Tip
September 15, 2009
Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified."
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227.
Common Existence
by Thursday
February 17, 2009
The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
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228.
Faith and Courage
by Sinéad O'Connor
June 13, 2000
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229.
Wonderland
by The Charlatans UK
September 11, 2001
The "Madchester" scene is long over, but the Charlatans [U.K.] are still making music, following 1999's well-reviewed 'Us And Us Only' with this, their seventh album, which sees the band take a more playful, soulful approach.
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230.
proVISIONS
by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
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231.
Shootenanny!
by Eels
June 3, 2003
The Eels fifth album finds head Eel Mark Oliver Everett (aka "E") injecting more humor into his otherwise dark alt-rock tunes.
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232.
Midnight At The Movies
by Justin Townes Earle
March 3, 2009
The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton.
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233.
Daybreaker
by Beth Orton
July 30, 2002
The English singer-songwriter's third LP features quite an array of guests, including Ryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, and the Chemical Brothers (who have utilized Orton's vocals on several of their own albums). Another longtime collaborator, William Orbit, appears for one track, with the remainder of the mixing duties falling to Everything But The Girl's Ben Watt.
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234.
Stuck On Nothing
by Free Energy
May 4, 2010
The debut full-length album for the Philadelphia band produced by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy shows influences of 1970's rock music.
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235.
The Instigator
by Rhett Miller
September 24, 2002
This solo set by the frontman of the (still intact) Old 97s was produced by Jon Brion, and ventures away from the alt-country sound of that group's work.
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236.
Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?
by The Like
September 13, 2005
This debut for the all-girl L.A.-based trio (who are daughters of music industry bigwigs) was produced by former Prince backing musician Wendy Melvoin.
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237.
OH (Ohio)
by Lambchop
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the band from Nashville was produced by Mark Nevers and Roger Moutenot.
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238.
Gung Ho
by Patti Smith
March 21, 2000
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239.
Transnormal Skiperoo
by Jim White
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the Florida-based alt-country singer features the band Olabelle and was produced by Joe Pernice.
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240.
Xenophanes
by Omar Rodríguez-López
November 10, 2009
Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez Lopez releases his first Spanish-only solo album.
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241.
I To Sky
by JJ72
October 14, 2002
This is the sophomore effort for the Dublin trio, who generated some attention (and some unavoidable Joy Division comparisons) with their self-titled 2000 debut.
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242.
Through The Devil Softly
by Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions
September 29, 2009
This is the second album with ex-My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O'Ciosoig for Hope Sandoval.
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243.
Mezmerize
by System Of A Down
May 17, 2005
Rick Rubin co-produced this first of two planned 2005 releases for SOAD (with 'Hypnotize' coming in the fall).
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244.
Frances The Mute
by The Mars Volta
March 1, 2005
The psychedelic prog-rock outfit led by Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar Rodriguez return with a second ambitious album, which follows the death of band member Jeremy Ward.
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245.
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
by Gwen Stefani
November 23, 2004
The solo debut for the No Doubt vocalist features an eclectic group of guests, including Martin Gore, Andre 3000, The Neptunes, New Order, Wendy & Lisa and Dr. Dre.
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246.
The Open Door
by Evanescence
October 3, 2006
Fans of the Grammy-winning band have waited three years for them to return with a second album, which returns Dave Fortman as producer but no longer includes guitarist-songwriter Ben Moody.
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247.
Ten Thousand Fists
by Disturbed
September 20, 2005
This is the third album for the alt-metal band fronted by David Draiman.
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248.
Under The Iron Sea
by Keane
June 20, 2006
Album number two for the stadium-friendly, piano-led British trio follows two years after the unexpected mega-success of their debut 'Hopes And Fears.'
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249.
Deftones
by Deftones
May 20, 2003
This self-titled release is the fourth studio album for the California alt-metal outfit.
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250.
SelmaSongs: Music from the Motion Picture Dancer in the Dark
by Björk
September 19, 2000
The soundtrack to Lars Von Trier's "Dancer In The Dark" consists of seven tracks from Bjork, who also starred in the film. Includes "I've Seen It All," a duet with Radiohead's Thom Yorke.
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251.
I Might Be Wrong: Live Recordings
by Radiohead
November 13, 2001
Recorded during a 2000-2001 European tour, Radiohead's first live album contains just eight tracks: seven songs culled from 'Kid A' and 'Amnesiac,' plus long-time live staple "True Love Waits."
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252.
The End of All Things to Come
by Mudvayne
January 19, 2002
David Bottrill produced this third LP for the Peoria, Ill.-based metal band.
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253.
Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
April 8, 2008
The latest album for the alternative rock band from Australia was inspired by the story of Lazarus rising from the dead, as well as Harry Houdini.
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254.
Elect The Dead
by Serj Tankian
October 23, 2007
The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.
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255.
Break The Cycle
by Staind
May 8, 2001
This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.
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256.
Midnite Vultures
by Beck
November 16, 1999
Beck's "official" follow-up to 'Odelay' is an even more eclectic mix of soul, electro, funk, folk, rock, and hip-hop, including more than one song that sounds an awful lot like Prince.
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257.
Futures
by Jimmy Eat World
October 19, 2004
The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.
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258.
Fur & Gold
by Bat for Lashes
July 31, 2007
The debut album was nominated for the Mercury Prize for best British album this year.
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259.
Diorama
by Silverchair
August 27, 2002
The former Australian teen grunge stars (whose 1995 debut was released when they were just 15) are still together, and this album marks their fourth release, highlighted by a more mature, refined sound.
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260.
A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar
by Dashboard Confessional
August 12, 2003
This is the fourth album for the Florida-based emo band led by Christopher Carraba.
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261.
Bloodflowers
by The Cure
February 15, 2000
Robert Smith declared 'Bloodflowers' to be the final release from The Cure. It wasn't, of course, but it does in theory complete a trilogy that began with 'Pornography' and 'Disintegration.'
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262.
Reveal
by R.E.M.
May 15, 2001
'Reveal,' the Athens, GA band's 12th full-length album, marks the 20-year anniversary of the group. Operating as a trio for the second consecutive outing, R.E.M. offer up 12 new tracks, mainly of the mid-tempo acoustic guitar and keyboard variety. Guests include Joey Waronker, Ken Stringfellow (The Posies), and Scott McCaughey (The Young Fresh Fellows).
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263.
Murray Street
by Sonic Youth
June 25, 2002
Now into their third decade of recording, Sonic Youth offer up a return to form that has more in common with their output of the 80s than with anything they have released in recent years. Multi-instrumentalist Jim O'Rourke, who worked with the band on their previous effort 'NYC Ghosts & Flowers,' is now a full-fledged member of the group.
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264.
Poses
by Rufus Wainwright
June 5, 2001
The follow-up to his 1998 self-titled debut (which gained the Canadian singer-songwriter "Best New Artist" honors from Rolling Stone), 'Poses' contains 12 new tracks from sessions with five different producers. He also has songs on the soundtracks for "Shrek" and "Moulin Rouge."
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265.
Who Killed Amanda Palmer
by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
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266.
Peeping Tom
by Peeping Tom
May 30, 2006
The newest (and somewhat "pop"-oriented) project from Mike Patton (Faith No More, Fantomas) finds him teamed with an eclectic bunch, including Norah Jones, Massive Attack, Odd Nosdam, Amon Tobin and Kool Keith.
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267.
Burn Piano Island, Burn
by The Blood Brothers
March 18, 2003
Known for their loud, angry, and extreme take on metal (well, even more so than your average metal band), The Blood Brothers return with their third album in as many years.
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268.
Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky
by OK Go
January 12, 2010
The latest album for the rock band from Chicago features the track "Shooting The Moon" which appeared in the "New Moon" movie soundtrack.
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269.
Things We Lost In The Fire
by Low
February 6, 2001
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270.
Grace/Wastelands
by Peter Doherty
March 24, 2009
The Babyshambles/Libertines lead singer releases his first solo album produced by Stephen Street.
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271.
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.
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272.
Heart On
by Eagles of Death Metal
October 28, 2008
The Josh Homme band fronted by Jesse Hughes releases its third album.
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273.
Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant
by Belle and Sebastian
June 6, 2000
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274.
Language. Sex. Violence. Other?
by Stereophonics
March 29, 2005
The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.
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275.
Hourglass
by Dave Gahan
October 23, 2007
This is the second solo album for the Depeche Mode singer.
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276.
Hold Time
by M. Ward
February 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel.
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277.
Live At The Olympia
by R.E.M.
October 27, 2009
The second live recording for the band features songs from its five-night residency at Dublin, Ireland's Olympia Theatre in 2007.
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278.
Live
by Alice in Chains
December 5, 2000
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279.
Ode To J. Smith
by Travis
November 4, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Emery Dobyns.
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280.
All Hands On The Bad One
by Sleater-Kinney
May 2, 2000
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281.
Join The Dots: B-Sides And Rarities, 1978-2001
by The Cure
January 27, 2004
This 70-track, 4-disc collection is just what the title says: every Cure B-side and compilation track, in chronological order, from 1978-2001, each newly remastered and accompanied by extensive liner notes by Robert Smith.
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282.
Indestructible
by Rancid
August 19, 2003
The Bay Area punk band returns with its first album in three years.
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283.
Spend The Night
by The Donnas
October 22, 2002
American's favorite high school rockers have graduated and grown up, resulting in this, their fifth (and most mature) album to date.
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284.
Title TK
by The Breeders
May 21, 2002
A comeback of sorts, 'Title TK' comes a full nine years after The Breeders' previous effort (1993's 'Last Splash') and sees the group with a new lineup (only Kim Deal and sister Kelley remain) and producer (Steve Albini).
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285.
Absent Friends
by The Divine Comedy
May 4, 2004
Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing.
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286.
Furr
by Blitzen Trapper
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon group is the first on the Sub Pop label.
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287.
Winners Never Quit
by Pedro the Lion
March 14, 2000
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288.
Havilah
by The Drones
February 17, 2009
The latest album for the Australian rock band is the first studio album to feature current guitarist Dan Luscombe, who replaced Rui Pereira.
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289.
Carried To Dust
by Calexico
September 9, 2008
The sixth album for the duo from Arizona features Iron & Wine, Douglas McCombs, Amparo Sanchez, and Pieta Brown as guest musicians.
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290.
Anthem
by Less Than Jake
May 20, 2003
The Florida ska-punk band's third major-label release includes a cover of Cheap Trick's "Surrender."
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291.
Streetcore
by Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros
October 21, 2003
The former Clash leader was nearing completion of this fourth and final solo album when he died of a heart attack in 2002. It includes covers of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" (recorded without his backing band the Mescaleros) and Bobby Charles' "Before I Grow Too Old," as well as eight Strummer originals veering from reggae to rock.
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292.
Throw Down Your Arms
by Sinéad O'Connor
October 4, 2005
O'Connor's first studio album since "retiring" from the music business consists of covers of a dozen reggae classics, including songs by Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
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293.
Twisted Tenderness
by Electronic
September 12, 2000
The third release from the project that now features New Order's Bernard Sumner and former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr.
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294.
Stephen Malkmus
by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.
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295.
Amateur Night In The Big Top
by Shaun William Ryder
September 2, 2003
'Amateur Night' marks the first solo release for the former frontman of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder co-produced.
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296.
Learn To Live
by Darius Rucker
September 16, 2008
The Hootie & the Blowfish singer's sophomore solo album was produced by Frank Rogers.
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297.
Trans-Continental Hustle
by Gogol Bordello
April 27, 2010
Rick Rubin produced the gypsy-inspired band's debut for Columbia Records, which also includes Brazilan influences now.
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298.
Spinnerette
by Spinnerette
June 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for The Distillers' Brody Dalle-led band was produced by fellow band member Alain Johannes.
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299.
Here Lies Love
by David Byrne & Fatboy Slim
April 6, 2010
David Byrne works with Fatboy Slim for his concept album about the life of the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The two-disc set includes singers such as Tori Amos, Steve Earle, Sharon Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Merchant, Allison Moorer, Santigold, St. Vincent, Martha Wainwright, and Florence Welch.
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300.
The Optimist LP
by Turin Brakes
May 1, 2001
The debut LP from Britain's Turin Brakes (whom the press have heralded as 2001's Coldplay) collects five tracks from previous EPs as well as seven new songs.
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