Album Releases by Genre

Celebration Castle 1101.

Celebration Castle

by The Ponys
May 3, 2005
Steve Albini produced album #2 for the Chicago post-punk outfit.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor 1102.

S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor

by Serena-Maneesh
March 23, 2010
The Norwegian band recorded some of this second full-length album in a cave.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Good Arrows 1103.

Good Arrows

by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
One Bedroom 1104.

One Bedroom

by The Sea and Cake
January 21, 2003
The Chicago-based post-rockers return with their sixth album, their once frenetic pace of releasing albums slowed over recent years due to numerous side projects (solo albums for vocalist Sam Prekop and guitarist Archer Prewitt, and work in Tortoise, among other things, for drummer John McEntire). Included here is the band's cover of David Bowie's "Sound and Vision."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Oui 1105.

Oui

by The Sea and Cake
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
My Old, Familiar Friend 1106.

My Old, Familiar Friend

by Brendan Benson
August 18, 2009
The Raconteurs band member releases his fourth solo album produced by Gil Norton.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Hold On Love 1107.

Hold On Love

by Azure Ray
October 7, 2003
Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachmann returns as producer for the third album from the duo of Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Oxeneers Or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go 1108.

Oxeneers Or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go

by These Arms Are Snakes
September 21, 2004
The Seattle band (who apparently suffer from either an unusual genetic problem or severe hallucinations) make their full-length debut with this disc.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Trials & Errors 1109.

Trials & Errors

by Magnolia Electric Co.
January 18, 2005
Recorded during a live performance by the Jason Molina-led four-piece in Brussels in 2003, 'Trials' includes seven songs from the Songs:Ohia catalog as well as three new Magnolia Electric Co. tracks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Everything Wrong Is Imaginary 1110.

Everything Wrong Is Imaginary

by Lilys
February 21, 2006
Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Carousel Waltz 1111.

Carousel Waltz

by The Robot Ate Me
May 10, 2005
The third album for the indie-pop outfit is, for one thing, a lot shorter (at 30 minutes) than their previous double-album effort On Vacation.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Out West 1112.

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.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Invisible Ones 1113.

Invisible Ones

by Orenda Fink
August 23, 2005
The singer follows the lead of her Azure Ray bandmate Maria Taylor (whose '11:11' came out in May) with this solo debut, co-produced by Andy LeMaster (Now It's Overhead).
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.8
Forfeit/Fortune 1114.

Forfeit/Fortune

by Crooked Fingers
October 7, 2008
The fifth album for the Seattle, Washington-based band was produced by Mark Nevers, Alex McManus, and Eric Bachmann.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Promise Of Love 1115.

Promise Of Love

by American Analog Set
June 17, 2003
The Austin, Texas-based drone-pop qunitet--known to friends and reviewers as AmAnSet--returns with their fifth LP.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Is All Over... The Map 1116.

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.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Meadow 1117.

Meadow

by Richard Buckner
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground 1118.

Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground

by Various Artists
October 12, 2004
This 82-song, 4-disc box set compiles various indie and alternative tracks from the 1980s across multiple genres, and includes music from both the decade's "biggest" names (The Smiths, R.E.M., Depeche Mode, Violent Femmes, etc.) as well as lesser-known artists such as The Raincoats, Green On Red, and The Lyres.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
Courtcase 2000 1119.

Courtcase 2000

by Cats In Paris
August 25, 2008
The quartet from Manchester, England, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Dos 1120.

Dos

by Wooden Shjips
April 14, 2009
The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Cream Cuts 1121.

Cream Cuts

by Tussle
August 26, 2008
Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Tales Told 1122.

Tales Told

by Ian Broudie
October 11, 2004
This is the solo debut for the former leader of the Lightning Seeds and producer of such bands as Echo & The Bunnymen. Members of The Coral and The Zutons guest.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Skeleton 1123.

Skeleton

by Abe Vigoda
July 8, 2008
The third album for the Los Angeles-area punk-rock band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
The Phenomenal Handclap Band 1124.

The Phenomenal Handclap Band

by The Phenomenal Handclap Band
June 23, 2009
The debut album for the New York group started by Daniel Collas and Sean Marquand.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Last Days Of Wonder 1125.

Last Days Of Wonder

by The Handsome Family
June 13, 2006
This is the first release in three years for the husband-and-wife duo of Brett and Rennie Sparks.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Glass Floor 1126.

Glass Floor

by Maritime
June 1, 2004
This is the full-length debut from the four-piece consisting of Dismemberment Plan bassist Eric Axelson, former Promise Ring members Davey von Bohlen and Dan Didier, and Jawbox founder J. Robbins.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Love And Distance 1127.

Love And Distance

by The Helio Sequence
June 8, 2004
The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Stone, Steel & Bright Lights 1128.

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
Giving Up The Ghost 1129.

Giving Up The Ghost

by Windsor For The Derby
August 16, 2005
The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Saint Bartlett 1130.

Saint Bartlett

by Damien Jurado
May 25, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
When The Deer Wore Blue 1131.

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
Back To The Web 1132.

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
Summer In The Southeast 1133.

Summer In The Southeast

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
November 15, 2005
This 17-song set was recorded during Will Oldham's 2004 tour.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Get Evens 1134.

Get Evens

by The Evens
November 7, 2006
This is the second album for the D.C.-based duo of Ian MacKaye (Fugazi) and Amy Farina (The Warmers).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Falling Down A Mountain 1135.

Falling Down A Mountain

by Tindersticks
February 16, 2010
The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Vacilando Territory Blues 1136.

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
Magic Potion 1137.

Magic Potion

by The Black Keys
September 12, 2006
This is the fourth LP for the minimalist blues-rock duo of Patrick Carney (drums) and Dan Auedback (vocals/guitar).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Inside In Inside Out 1138.

Inside In Inside Out

by The Kooks
October 3, 2006
Tony Hoffer (Beck) produced this first album for the Brighton, England four-piece.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Serena-Maneesh 1139.

Serena-Maneesh

by Serena-Maneesh
May 9, 2006
This debut album from the Norwegian shoegaze six-piece marks the inaugural release by the new record label from UK website Playlouder. Sufjan Stevens guests.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.7
Night Falls Over Kortedala 1140.

Night Falls Over Kortedala

by Jens Lekman
October 9, 2007
The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Noah's Ark 1141.

Noah's Ark

by CocoRosie
September 13, 2005
Their second album finds sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady joined by Antony and Devendra Banhart.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Emerald City 1142.

Emerald City

by John Vanderslice
July 24, 2007
The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
jj n 2 1143.

jj n 2

by jj
July 1, 2009
The mysterious Swedish band releases it debut full-length album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.7
Keep Your Eyes Ahead 1144.

Keep Your Eyes Ahead

by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Beast Moans 1145.

Beast Moans

by Swan Lake
November 21, 2006
'Beast' marks the debut for Swan Lake, the new collaboration between Destroyer's Dan Bejar, Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug and Frog Eyes' Carey Mercer.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
The Return To Form Black Majick Party 1146.

The Return To Form Black Majick Party

by Pop Levi
February 20, 2007
A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Our Thickness 1147.

Our Thickness

by The Russian Futurists
May 3, 2005
Mathew Adam Hart's quirky one-man bedroom-pop band (think Magnetic Fields) returns with a third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul 1148.

Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul

by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Sun Gangs 1149.

Sun Gangs

by The Veils
April 7, 2009
The British indie-rock band releases its third album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Ruminant Band 1150.

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.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
The Autumn Defense 1151.

The Autumn Defense

by The Autumn Defense
January 9, 2007
This is the third album for the side project of Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
On A Wire 1152.

On A Wire

by The Get Up Kids
May 14, 2002
The third LP for Kansas City's Get Up Kids follows after endless touring with the likes of Weezer and Green Day, and sees the emo band moving in a new direction, thanks in part to producer Scott Litt (R.E.M.).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Junior 1153.

Junior

by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Team Boo 1154.

Team Boo

by Mates of State
September 16, 2003
This is the third album from the husband-wife duo of Kori Gardner (keyboards) and Jason Hammel (drums). Spoon's Jim Eno produced, along with John Croslin.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
King For A Day 1155.

King For A Day

by Bobby Conn
February 20, 2007
The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Trial Of The Century 1156.

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.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Ghost Games 1157.

Ghost Games

by Apes
February 19, 2008
The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Idiology 1158.

Idiology

by Mouse on Mars
April 24, 2001
The German electro-experimenters return with a follow up to last year's 'Niun Niggung.'
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Invitation Songs 1159.

Invitation Songs

by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit 1160.

Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit

by Micah P. Hinson
October 10, 2006
This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Enemy Mine 1161.

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).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
The New Year 1162.

The New Year

by The New Year
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Pyramid Electric Co. 1163.

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
The Invisible Deck 1164.

The Invisible Deck

by The Rogers Sisters
March 7, 2006
Compared to a no-wave B-52's, the garage-rock trio Rogers Sisters return with a second LP, produced by Tim Barnes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Hal 1165.

Hal

by Hal
May 10, 2005
The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
More Heart Than Brains 1166.

More Heart Than Brains

by Bike For Three!
May 26, 2009
Buck 65 and Greetings From Tuskan never met to record this first album together.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Atlas 1167.

Atlas

by Kinky
December 2, 2003
The eclectic Mexican five-piece returns with a sophomore LP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Eggs 1168.

Eggs

by Oh No Ono
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Witching Hour 1169.

Witching Hour

by Ladytron
October 4, 2005
Jim Abbiss (Kasabian) produced this third album for the UK band, which finds them expanding slightly away their electroclash sound.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
The Runners Four 1170.

The Runners Four

by Deerhoof
October 11, 2005
The experimental San Francisco outfit led by Rob Fisk and Greg Saunier return with what is by far their lengthiest (and calmest) release yet.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
The Crying Light 1171.

The Crying Light

by Antony and the Johnsons
January 20, 2009
The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
The Airborne Toxic Event 1172.

The Airborne Toxic Event

by The Airborne Toxic Event
August 5, 2008
This is the debut album for the Southern California rock quintet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
So Divided 1173.

So Divided

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
November 14, 2006
King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
Made In The Dark 1174.

Made In The Dark

by Hot Chip
February 5, 2008
This is the third album for the English electro-indie rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Clinging To A Scheme 1175.

Clinging To A Scheme

by The Radio Dept.
April 20, 2010
The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Amazing Grace 1176.

Amazing Grace

by Spiritualized
September 9, 2003
A quick follow-up by Spiritualized standards, 'Amazing Grace' finds Jason Pierce with a new record label (his own Spaceman Records imprint) and a more immediate, less orchestral sound than on 2001's 'Let It Come Down.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
Grey Oceans 1177.

Grey Oceans

by CocoRosie
May 11, 2010
The French-based sister duo releases its first album on Sub Pop records after the previous three were released by Touch and Go Records.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.6
Half Smiles Of The Decomposed 1178.

Half Smiles Of The Decomposed

by Guided by Voices
August 24, 2004
After 20 years and over 20 albums, Dayton, Ohio's Guided By Voices (led throughout its duration by Robert Pollard) is calling it quits with this final release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
News And Tributes 1179.

News And Tributes

by The Futureheads
June 13, 2006
Ben Hillier produced the English band's sophomore set, which is a bit more varied in sound than their debut.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
In Space 1180.

In Space

by Big Star
September 27, 2005
The band's first studio LP in 30 years features the most recent touring lineup of original members Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens with Posies Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.6
Travellers In Space And Time 1181.

Travellers In Space And Time

by The Apples In Stereo
April 20, 2010
The indie rock band led by Elephant 6 label co-founder Robert Schneider releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Secret House Against The World 1182.

Secret House Against The World

by Buck 65
August 1, 2005
The Canadian semi-rapper (think more Beck than Eminem) returns with his first album of all-new material in two years, which includes contributions from DJ D Styles, Chicago post-rockers Tortoise and singer Lesley Feist.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
A.R.E. Weapons 1183.

A.R.E. Weapons

by A.R.E. Weapons
April 1, 2003
This is the full-length debut for the somewhat intimidating New York trio, who are frequently compared to Suicide.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.6
Back Numbers 1184.

Back Numbers

by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
February 27, 2007
The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Grand Animals 1185.

Grand Animals

by Robbers On High Street
July 24, 2007
The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Free So Free 1186.

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
The State Of Things 1187.

The State Of Things

by Reverend and the Makers
September 17, 2007
Jon McClure leads the British band's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Fair Ain't Fair 1188.

Fair Ain't Fair

by Tim Fite
May 6, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Three Fact Fader 1189.

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
A Thousand Shark's Teeth 1190.

A Thousand Shark's Teeth

by My Brightest Diamond
June 17, 2008
The sophomore album for New York-based singer, Shara Worden.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Grand Archives 1191.

Grand Archives

by Grand Archives
February 19, 2008
The rock band formed by Band of Horses' Matt Brooke releases its debut album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Cover Magazine 1192.

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."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Everybody 1193.

Everybody

by The Sea and Cake
May 8, 2007
The Chicago post-rock outfit fronted by Sam Prekop switches producers (from John McEntire to Brian Paulson) for this latest 10-track set.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Collisions 1194.

Collisions

by Calla
September 27, 2005
The New York band returns with a third album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
One Part Lullaby 1195.

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."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
The Heat 1196.

The Heat

by Jesse Malin
June 29, 2004
This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
The Sun Awakens 1197.

The Sun Awakens

by Six Organs of Admittance
June 13, 2006
Ben Chasny returns with a follow-up to 'School Of The Flower.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
For Screening Purposes Only 1198.

For Screening Purposes Only

by Test Icicles
January 24, 2006
This debut (and, it turns out, final album) from the noisy London trio was produced by James Ford (Simian).
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
Sunny Border Blue 1199.

Sunny Border Blue

by Kristin Hersh
March 6, 2001
Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Mississauga Goddam 1200.

Mississauga Goddam

by The Hidden Cameras
October 12, 2004
This is the sophomore LP (third, if you count their debut demo collection) for the Toronto band led by Joel Gibb.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6