Album Releases by Genre

Pictures

Pictures

by The Len Price 3
January 19, 2010
This is the third album for the British rock band that has been compared to The Who for its 1960's sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Astro Coast

Astro Coast

by Surfer Blood
January 19, 2010
The Florida-based quintet shows the influence of 1990s alternative and indie rock music on its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
End Times

End Times

by Eels
January 19, 2010
The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

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.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Heartland

Heartland

by Owen Pallett
January 12, 2010
Due to trademark reasons, Canadian singer-songwriter Owen Pallett retired the Final Fantasy band name and returned to his own name for his latest release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Rain On The City

Rain On The City

by Freedy Johnston
January 12, 2010
The first album of new studio material in nine years for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard McLaurin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
This Is War

This Is War

by Thirty Seconds to Mars
December 8, 2009
The Jared Leto-led rock band releases its third album produced with Flood and Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
Stir The Blood

Stir The Blood

by The Bravery
December 1, 2009
The third album for the New York City-based rock band was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.9
Oh Glory Oh Wilderness

Oh Glory Oh Wilderness

by Holopaw
November 24, 2009
The third album for the Gainesville, Florida-based rock band led by John Orth and Jeff Hays features a new line up.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Glitter And Doom Live

Glitter And Doom Live

by Tom Waits
November 23, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases a live CD with tracks recorded from various cities on his 2008 tour. The second disc contains 35-minutes of stories and antidotes as told by Waits.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Never Cry Another Tear

Never Cry Another Tear

by Bad Lieutenant
November 10, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock band formed by three members of New Order, Jake Evans, and Blur's Alex James appears as a guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Midwinter Graces

Midwinter Graces

by Tori Amos
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter is 12 tracks (14 on the deluxe edition or 15 with the iTunes bonus track) of traditional and original holiday songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Alter The Ending

Alter The Ending

by Dashboard Confessional
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the Chris Carrabba-led band was produced by Butch Walker and Adam Schlesinger.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Xenophanes

Xenophanes

by Omar Rodríguez-López
November 10, 2009
Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez Lopez releases his first Spanish-only solo album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Hello Hurricane

Hello Hurricane

by Switchfoot
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the rock band from San Diego is the first of four recorded in the same session to be released.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Landing

Landing

by Githead
November 10, 2009
The fourth album for the rock band includes the Wire's Colin Newman, Scanner's Robin Rimbaud, and former members of Minimal Compact, Malka Spigel and Max Franken.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Chimeric

Chimeric

by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Why You Runnin' [EP]

Why You Runnin' [EP]

by Lissie
November 10, 2009
The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Only Revolutions

Only Revolutions

by Biffy Clyro
November 9, 2009
The fifth studio album for the Scottish rock trio was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
You Are The One I Pick

You Are The One I Pick

by Felix
November 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the duo of Lucinda Chua and Chris Summerlin.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Raditude

Raditude

by Weezer
November 3, 2009
The latest album for the California rock band features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.9
Swords

Swords

by Morrissey
November 3, 2009
The compilation contains b-sides from his past three albums.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Live At Reading

Live At Reading

by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The entire performance by Nirvana at 1992's Reading Festival is released both as a CD and DVD.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
Bleach: Deluxe Edition

Bleach: Deluxe Edition

by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the grunge band is remastered and reissued with a 1990 live recording of a concert at Portland, Oregon's Pine Street Theatre.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Invisible Girl

Invisible Girl

by The King Khan & BBQ Show
November 3, 2009
This is the third full-length album for the Canadian rock duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Introducing

Introducing

by Brilliant Colors
November 3, 2009
The rock trio led by Jess Scott releases its debut album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Extended Vacation

Extended Vacation

by On Fillmore
November 3, 2009
This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based duo, who previously worked with Jim O'Rourke.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Escape 2 Mars

Escape 2 Mars

by Gift of Gab
November 3, 2009
The rapper who was a member of Blackalicious releases his second solo album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Dead Zone Boys

Dead Zone Boys

by Jookabox
November 3, 2009
The David "Moose" Adamson-led band changes its name to just Jookabox for its third album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Strict Joy

Strict Joy

by The Swell Season
October 27, 2009
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova release their follow-up to the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film "Once."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
Sainthood

Sainthood

by Tegan and Sara
October 27, 2009
The latest album for the twin singer-songwriters was produced with Chris Walla.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Live At The Olympia

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.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age

Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age

by Broadcast And The Focus Group
October 27, 2009
Broadcast joins up with The Focus Group to release a 23-track mini album together.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Midnight Soul Serenade

Midnight Soul Serenade

by Heavy Trash
October 26, 2009
The third full length album for the rock band includes guest artists such as Sam Baker, Simon Chardiet, Daniel Collas, Mickey Finn, PowerSolo, and Those Darlins.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Machine Dreams

Machine Dreams

by Little Dragon
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for the Swedish electronic quartet.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Crownsdown

Crownsdown

by Themselves
October 20, 2009
The rap duo releases their first studio album in seven years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Under Stellar Stream

Under Stellar Stream

by Richard Youngs
October 20, 2009
The British artist latest solo album features songs about homelife and fatherhood.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by Espers
October 20, 2009
The rock trio follow-up "II" with the appropriately titled III.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Doomsday

The Doomsday

by Elvis Perkins
October 20, 2009
The six-track EP expands on his spring release "Elvis Perkins In Dearland."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Lungs

Lungs

by Florence + the Machine
October 20, 2009
The debut album for the band led by Florence Welch was produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford and Steve Mackay.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
The Twilight Saga: New Moon [OST]

The Twilight Saga: New Moon [OST]

by Various Artists
October 16, 2009
The soundtrack to the second movie of the teen vampire book series features a remixed song from Muse's current album "The Resistance" and new songs from Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Thom Yorke, Lykke Li, Anya Marina, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hurricane Bells, Sea Wolf, OK Go, Editors, and Grizzly Bear featuring Beach House's Victoria Legrand.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.4
Blue Record

Blue Record

by Baroness
October 13, 2009
The second full-length album for the Georgia-based rock band is its first with new guitarist Peter Adams.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Dark Touches

Dark Touches

by Har Mar Superstar
October 13, 2009
After trying out acting and working with Neon Neon, Sean Tillmann returns to Har Mar Superstar to release his latest album.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Hundreds Of Lions

Hundreds Of Lions

by Erin McKeown
October 13, 2009
Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Erin McKeown releases her latest album on Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Embryonic

Embryonic

by The Flaming Lips
October 13, 2009
The latest album for the rock band features guest appearances by MGMT, the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Karen O, and German mathematician, Dr. Thorsten Wormann.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Out Of Ashes

Out Of Ashes

by Dead By Sunrise
October 13, 2009
This is the debut album for Linkin Park's Chester Bennington's side project that includes members from Julian-K.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Somewhere Gone

Somewhere Gone

by Exene Cervenka
October 6, 2009
The lead singer of the punk rock band X releases her first solo album on the Bloodshot Records label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Give Up The Ghost

Give Up The Ghost

by Brandi Carlile
October 6, 2009
The third album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.4
Rock Is Dodelijk

Rock Is Dodelijk

by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
October 6, 2009
The British band releases its first live album compiling songs from two shows in Europe.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Graffiti Soul

Graffiti Soul

by Simple Minds
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the Scottish band is its first in four years.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.6
Goodnight Unknown

Goodnight Unknown

by Lou Barlow
October 6, 2009
The Dinosaur Jr and Sebadoh band member returns to release his latest solo album produced by Andrew Murdock.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Echo Kid

Echo Kid

by Turbo Fruits
September 29, 2009
Jonas Stein returns to his side project after leaving Be My Own Pet.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Crash Love

Crash Love

by AFI
September 29, 2009
The eighth full-length album for the rock band was produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
The Sun Came Out

The Sun Came Out

by 7 Worlds Collide
September 29, 2009
Neil Finn gathers members of Radiohead, The Smiths, and Wilco amongst many others for a two-disc album to benefit Oxfam.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Yeah Ghost

Yeah Ghost

by Zero 7
September 29, 2009
The fourth album for Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker features a new singer, Eska Mtungwazi (longtime contributor Sia has branched off to her own solo career).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.9
Through The Devil Softly

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.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Be Set Free

Be Set Free

by Langhorne Slim
September 29, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Bright Penny

Bright Penny

by Liam Hayes And Plush
September 28, 2009
The third album for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter is the first credited to his expanded name.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
My Way

My Way

by Ian Brown
September 28, 2009
The latest solo album for the former Stone Roses singer was produced by Dave McCracken.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Unmap

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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Truelove's Gutter

Truelove's Gutter

by Richard Hawley
September 22, 2009
The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Two Sunsets

Two Sunsets

by Pastels And Tenniscoats
September 22, 2009
Scotland's Pastels and Japan's Tenniscoats release their first album together, which was recorded over a three year period while the bands were touring.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
White Water, White Bloom

White Water, White Bloom

by Sea Wolf
September 22, 2009
The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Treatment

The Treatment

by Early Day Miners
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the rock band is the first with John Dawson and Marty Sprowles as its new guitarist and drummer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
At The Cut

At The Cut

by Vic Chesnutt
September 22, 2009
Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra return for the Athens, GA-based singer-songwriter's latest album, the first of two album released this year [the live album, "Skitter On Take Off" was released October 6th].
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Backspacer

Backspacer

by Pearl Jam
September 20, 2009
The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
Feel Good Together

Feel Good Together

by Drummer
September 20, 2009
Ohio-based five-piece rock band Drummer is made up Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, Jon Finley (Party of Helicopters), Jamie Stillman, (Teeth of the Hydra and Kent), Greg Boyd (Ghostman & Sandman), and Steve Clements.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Blood Of Man

Blood Of Man

by Mason Jennings
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter from Hawaii is said to be based on his childhood experiences.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Journal For Plague Lovers

Journal For Plague Lovers

by Manic Street Preachers
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced by Steve Albini and features lyrics from Richey James Edwards, who went missing in 1995.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Break Up

Break Up

by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
September 15, 2009
The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
The Resistance

The Resistance

by Muse
September 15, 2009
The fifth album for the English rock trio was produced entirely by the band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Out Into The Snow

Out Into The Snow

by Simon Joyner
September 15, 2009
The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat."
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Incident

The Incident

by Porcupine Tree
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
The Chair In The Doorway

The Chair In The Doorway

by Living Colour
September 15, 2009
The New York band returns after five years to release its fifth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Kamaal The Abstract

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."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Love Drunk

Love Drunk

by Boys Like Girls
September 8, 2009
This is the Boston rock band's follow-up to it's self-titled debut.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.4
Artwork

Artwork

by The Used
September 1, 2009
The rock band's fourth album produced by Matt Squire, is the first with new drummer, Dan Whitesides.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.7
Terra Incognita

Terra Incognita

by Juliette Lewis
September 1, 2009
Juliette Lewis goes solo with this record produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The Snake

The Snake

by Wildbirds & Peacedrums
August 25, 2009
The Swedish duo releases their second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
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
Ursa Major

Ursa Major

by Third Eye Blind
August 17, 2009
The fourth album for the alternative rock band from San Francisco is its first album since being dropped by Atlantic Records (which had taken over Elektra's roster of bands).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
Hot Mess

Hot Mess

by Cobra Starship
August 11, 2009
The third album for the rock band features Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester on one track.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
The Bachelor

The Bachelor

by Patrick Wolf
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the British singer features Tilda Swinton as a guest artist.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
No One's First, And You're Next

No One's First, And You're Next

by Modest Mouse
August 4, 2009
Modest Mouse releases an album with tracks from the "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" and "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" recording sessions.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
It Feels So Good When I Stop

It Feels So Good When I Stop

by Joe Pernice
August 4, 2009
The covers album also serves as a soundtrack to his novel of the same name.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Midlife: A Beginner's Guide To Blur

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.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
The Satanic Satanist

The Satanic Satanist

by Portugal. The Man
July 21, 2009
The rock quartet from Alaska, now based in Portland, Oregon, releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Music For Cougars

Music For Cougars

by Sugar Ray
July 21, 2009
The first studio album for the Mark McGrath-led rock band since 2006.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
Under The Covers Vol. 2

Under The Covers Vol. 2

by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
July 21, 2009
Sid 'n Susie (Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs) team up together once again to cover the music of the 1970s.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
Burn Burn

Burn Burn

by Our Lady Peace
July 21, 2009
The seventh studio album for the Canadian rock band was produced by the lead singer, Raine Maida.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
Time To Move

Time To Move

by Crosby Loggins
July 14, 2009
The son of Kenny Loggins releases his debut album produced by John Alagia.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Horehound

Horehound

by The Dead Weather
July 14, 2009
Jack White plays drums and produced this album for the band headed by The Kills' Alison Mosshart, which also includes The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
The Dandy Warhols Are Sound

The Dandy Warhols Are Sound

by The Dandy Warhols
July 14, 2009
Originally shelved by Capitol Records for a different mix (2003's "Welcome To The Monkey House"), this remixed by Russell Elavedo finally gets a formal release.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Strange Cousins From The West

Strange Cousins From The West

by Clutch
July 14, 2009
The first album on the band's own label was produced by J. Robbins.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
American Central Dust

American Central Dust

by Son Volt
July 7, 2009
Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Catacombs

Catacombs

by Cass McCombs
July 7, 2009
This is the foruth album for the singer from Baltimore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Wilco (The Album)

Wilco (The Album)

by Wilco
June 30, 2009
The seventh album for the rock group was produced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Cradlesong

Cradlesong

by Rob Thomas
June 30, 2009
The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Varshons

Varshons

by The Lemonheads
June 23, 2009
The covers album for the alt-rock band features Liv Tyler and Kate Moss as guest singers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Farm

Farm

by Dinosaur Jr.
June 23, 2009
The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6