Album Releases by Genre
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101.
Bish Bosch
by Scott Walker
December 4, 2012
The first studio solo release for the American-born singer-songwriter since 2006's The Drift was recorded over three years.
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102.
Between My Head and the Sky
by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 22, 2009
The first album credited to the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band since 1975 features Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), and her son/producer Sean Lennon.
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103.
Abandoned Language
by Dälek
February 27, 2007
The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'
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104.
Junior
by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
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105.
Picture of Bunny Rabbit
by Arthur Russell
June 23, 2023
The compilation features nine unreleased tracks from avant-garde/experimental cellist Arthur Russell, who passed away in 1992.
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106.
Object 47
by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
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107.
Enemy Mine
by Swan Lake
March 24, 2009
The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach).
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108.
Shelter From The Ash
by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
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109.
Sisterworld
by Liars
March 9, 2010
The fifth album for the trio was recorded in Los Angeles with Tom Biller.
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110.
The Complex
by Blue Man Group
April 22, 2003
The multimedia collective known as the Blue Man Group, who can be seen and heard in ongoing theatrical productions in several cities, in television commercials for Intel, and even on a previous instrumental album 'Audio,' have released here something akin to a real rock'n'roll album. Their assortment of invented instrumentation is now accompanied by more traditional instruments, and vocals are provided by an array of guests, including Dave Matthews, Spalding Gray and Tracy Bonham. Included also are covers of "White Rabbit" and "I Feel Love."
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111.
Alegranza
by El Guincho
October 7, 2008
The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist.
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112.
What If
by Hauschka
March 31, 2017
The eighth full-length release for German pianist/composer Volker Bertelmann under the name Hauschka features player pianos (also known as pianolas).
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113.
Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]
by Jonny Greenwood
March 8, 2011
The Radiohead guitarist returns to film scoring (he worked on the 2007 film There Will Be Blood) working on the soundtrack for the Japanese movie Norwegian Wood.
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114.
Old Money
by Omar RodrÃguez-López
January 27, 2009
The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist.
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115.
By the Fire
by Thurston Moore
September 25, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the Sonic Youth guitarist features contributions from Deb Googe, Jem Doulton, James Sedwards, Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley and Negativland's Jon Leidecker.
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116.
New Clouds
by White Rainbow
October 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner.
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117.
Choral
by Mountains
February 17, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based duo who met at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago.
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118.
Drawing Restraint 9 OST
by Björk
August 23, 2005
Enlisted as composer for boyfriend Matthew Barney's latest experimental film (which loosely concerns whales and Japan), Bjork responded with a largely instrumental score. Will Oldham guests.
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119.
Earthly Delights
by Lightning Bolt
October 27, 2009
This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island.
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120.
Life...The Best Game In Town
by Harvey Milk
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia.
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121.
Unmap
by Volcano Choir
September 22, 2009
Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir.
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122.
Magic Chairs
by Efterklang
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.
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123.
Doomsdayer's Holiday
by Grails
October 7, 2008
The latest album on the Temporary Residence label for the Oregon quartet.
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124.
Uproot
by DJ/rupture
October 7, 2008
After several years in Spain, Jace Clayton returns to New York with his latest album of electronic mixes.
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125.
Henki
by Richard Dawson
November 26, 2021
Historic plants are the theme of the full-length collaboration between Richard Dawson and Circle.
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126.
We Are Him
by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
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127.
Along the Way
by Mark McGuire
February 4, 2014
This is the third full-length solo release for the former Emeralds guitarist.
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128.
Good Sad Happy Bad
by Micachu & the Shapes
September 11, 2015
After scoring 2014 film Under The Skin, Mica Levi returns to his experimental pop trio for their first studio release in three years.
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129.
Breakthrough
by The Gaslamp Killer
September 18, 2012
The debut full-length release for William Bensussen as The Gaslamp Killer features guest appearances from such artist as Gonjasufi, Shigeto, Samiyam, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Daedelus.
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130.
As Seen Through Windows
by Bell Orchestre
March 10, 2009
This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire.
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131.
Anti-Pop Consortium Vs. Matthew Shipp
by Anti-Pop Consortium
February 18, 2003
Thirsty Ear's Blue Series continues with the unlikely pairing of avant-garde jazz pianist (and Blue Series curator) Matthew Shipp with the experimental New York hip-hop outfit Anti-Pop Consortium. This is also the very last album to be released by APC, who have officially disbanded.
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132.
Luminous Night
by Six Organs of Admittance
August 18, 2009
Ben Chasny returns to his solo project to release his 11th studio album.
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133.
Between the Times and the Tides
by Lee Ranaldo
March 20, 2012
The Sonic Youth guitarist's latest solo album produced by John Agnello features fellow Sonic Youth member Steve Shelly, Bob Bert, Jim O'Rouke, Nels Cline of Wilco, Irwin Menkin, Alan Licht, and John Medesk.
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134.
In A Safe Place
by The Album Leaf
June 22, 2004
Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.
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135.
Citizen Zombie
by The Pop Group
February 24, 2015
The first release of new songs from the British post-punk band in 35 years was produced by Paul Epworth.
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136.
Kesto (234.48:4)
by Pan Sonic
May 18, 2004
The number in the title indeed refers to the total running time of the Finnish electronica duo's latest album, which consists of a whopping four CDs of all-new ambient experimental music.
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137.
Repo
by Black Dice
April 7, 2009
The second album on the Paw Tracks label for the Brooklyn-based experimental group.
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138.
Plat du Jour
by Matthew Herbert
September 13, 2005
Herbert's first disc in two years is a sample-driven concept album about the relationship of food to politics, society and celebrity. It is best consumed while reading the detailed album website, rather than as a stand-alone piece of music.
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139.
Waiting For You
by King Midas Sound
December 8, 2009
The project consisting of The Bug, Roger Robinson and Hitomi releases its first album together.
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140.
Garden Window
by O' Brother
January 10, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Atlanta rock quintet was produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra.
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141.
Hypermagic Mountain
by Lightning Bolt
October 18, 2005
The abrasive bass/drums duo of Brian Gibson and Brian Chippendal return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Wonderful Rainbow.'
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142.
Tryptych
by Demdike Stare
January 31, 2011
Released separately in 2010 as three vinyl records, Forest of Evil, Liberation Through Hearing, and Voices of Dust are released together with additional tracks as a three-CD set for 2011.
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143.
To Realize
by Clipd Beaks
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Oakland-based experimental rock band.
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144.
Street Horrrsing
by Fuck Buttons
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
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145.
Health//Disco
by HEALTH
May 27, 2008
The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles.
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146.
Many Levels of Laughter
by J Fernandez
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Chicago-based artist was home recorded.
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147.
Kannon
by Sunn O)))
December 4, 2015
The seventh studio release for the Seattle doom metal is a 30 minutes three-track album.
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148.
Human Animal
by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
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149.
The Afterlife
by The Comet Is Coming
December 6, 2019
The second full-length release in 2019 for the British jazz trio was recorded at the same sessions as Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery and features a guest appearance from poet Joshua Idehen.
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150.
Boy
by Carla Bozulich
March 4, 2014
Described by Evangelista singer as her pop album, the first solo release in six years under her real name was co-produced with John Eichenseer.
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151.
Cryptomnesia
by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez
May 5, 2009
The first album of three recorded in 2006 by the side project of Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
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152.
Your Turn
by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
April 30, 2013
The mostly instrumental second release for Marc Ribot's experimental trio was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof.
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153.
In Prism
by Polvo
September 8, 2009
The first studio album for the rock band in more than 12 years was produced by Brian Paulson.
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154.
Honeymoon on Mars
by The Pop Group
October 28, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the British post-punk band was produced by Dennis Bovell and Hank Shocklee.
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155.
1971-1981 [Box Set]
by Cluster
April 15, 2016
The nine-disc box set for the German experimental band formed by Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius features the albums released during the duo's first decade as a band (they would reunite in 1989 and 1987 before finally ending in 2010).
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156.
Carnation
by Daughn Gibson
June 2, 2015
The third full-length release for the Pennsylvania singer-songwriter was produced with Randall Dunn.
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