Album Releases by Genre

Matilda

Matilda

by Stateless
March 1, 2011
The second album for the Leeds, England-based band was produced with Damian Taylor.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
We're New Here

We're New Here

by Gil Scott-Heron
February 22, 2011
Remixed by Jamie XX, R&B and hip hop samples are added to Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here, creating this latest release.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
Return to the Ugly Side

Return to the Ugly Side

by Malachai
February 22, 2011
The Bristol duo are a throwback to the psychedelic ‘60s, making noisy and experimental music with roots in garage rock.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Ravedeath, 1972

Ravedeath, 1972

by Tim Hecker
February 15, 2011
The latest release for the Montreal-based artist was recorded in a church in Iceland.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Owl Splinters

Owl Splinters

by Deaf Center
February 14, 2011
The second full-length release from the Norwegians duo of Erik Skodvin and Otto Totland is the first in over five years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Discodeine

Discodeine

by Discodeine
February 14, 2011
The French duo of Pilooski and Pentile releases its debut full-length album, featuring Jarvis Cocker and Matias Aguayo as guest vocalists.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Zonoscope

Zonoscope

by Cut Copy
February 8, 2011
The third full-length release is dance pop combined with down-tempo transitions using various instrumentation and heavy, pulsating rhythms.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Computers & Blues

Computers & Blues

by The Streets
February 7, 2011
Mike Skinner had announced this fifth album would be his last as The Streets.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Pulse

Pulse

by Thomas Giles
February 1, 2011
Between the Buried and Me's lead singer, Tommy Rogers, goes solo under the name Thomas Giles.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Tryptych

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.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.7
Doin' It Again

Doin' It Again

by Skepta
January 31, 2011
The third album for the British grime rapper features guest appearances by Boy Better Know, Preeya Kalidas, Chipmunk, Charlee Drew, Shorty, N-Dubz, and Diddy-Dirty Money.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.6
Seefeel

Seefeel

by Seefeel
January 31, 2011
The UK electro-rock group's latest release -- a reemergence from their reign in the '90s -- carries on their trademark slow-tempo sound with a mix of shoegaze and electronica, samples and soft vocals.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
No More Idols

No More Idols

by Chase & Status
January 31, 2011
The second album for the British electronic duo features such guests as Plan B, Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal, Cee-Lo Green, and White Lies.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
Space Is Only Noise

Space Is Only Noise

by Nicolas Jaar
January 28, 2011
The electronic producer who attends Brown University releases the first full-length album of his brand of sub-100-bpm house music.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Immersion

Immersion

by Pendulum
January 25, 2011
The third album for the Australian features guest vocals by The Prodigy's Liam Howlett, Porcupine Tree's Steve Wilson, and the band In Flames.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
Ventriloquizzing

Ventriloquizzing

by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 25, 2011
The British Kraut-rock trio's fourth album of artsy dance music is full of funky guitar licks; club-ready bass; and melodic, trippy beats.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.6
Life Coach

Life Coach

by Phil Manley
January 25, 2011
Trans Am's Phil Manley releases his first solo album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The London Sessions

The London Sessions

by LCD Soundsystem
January 24, 2011
The final album for the electronic artist is an in-studio collection of nine songs the LCD Soundsystem's career.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Vicki Leekx

Vicki Leekx

by M.I.A.
December 31, 2010
The 19-track mixtape which features new versions of several tracks from MAYA as well as new tracks, was released as a download.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Tron: Legacy

Tron: Legacy

by Daft Punk
December 7, 2010
The Grammy award-winning electronic dance duo--and their masked identities portraying them as man-machines--make a logical pairing to score the soundtrack of the innovative science fiction film.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
4 x 4 = 12

4 x 4 = 12

by Deadmau5
December 7, 2010
The Canadian DJ who is known for his mouse-head costume releases his third full-length album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Anika

Anika

by Anika
December 7, 2010
The debut album for the political journalist/music promoter was produced by Portishead's Geoff Barrow and recorded over 12 days.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
We Can't Fly

We Can't Fly

by Aeroplane
November 30, 2010
This is the first and final album for the DJ/producing duo of Vita Deluca and Stephen Fasano. Aeroplane became a solo project for Deluca after Fasano's amicable departure in June.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Delicacies

Delicacies

by Simian Mobile Disco
November 30, 2010
The third studio album for the British electronic band was influenced by food the band members had tasted while on tour.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Themes For an Imaginary Film

Themes For an Imaginary Film

by Symmetry
November 30, 2010
Johnny Jewel was working on the Drive soundtrack while recording this album with Nat Walker of Desire as Symmetry.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Senior

Senior

by Röyksopp
November 23, 2010
The Norwegian electronic duo's follow-up to last year's Junior was recorded during the same sessions as that release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Cannibal

Cannibal

by Ke$ha
November 22, 2010
The eight-track companion released as an EP is part of the deluxe reissue of Ke$ha's debut album, Animal, and includes remixes and outtakes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Body Talk

Body Talk

by Robyn
November 22, 2010
The Swedish singer-songwriter's album is part of her 2010 Body Talk trilogy, containing five new tracks and another handful of songs with different versions from her previously released first and second parts.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
All Day

All Day

by Girl Talk
November 15, 2010
Gregg Gillis releases his latest album of mash-up tracks as a free download.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Winner Stays On

Winner Stays On

by Roll Deep
November 8, 2010
The British grime group led by Wiley (Dizzee Rascal and Tinchy Stryder also were members) releases its fourth studio album, which features guest appearances by Carla Marie, Jodie Connor, Eva Simons, Tania Foster, Parallel, Cherri V, and Alesha Dixon.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Blow Your Head: Diplo Presents Dubstep

Blow Your Head: Diplo Presents Dubstep

by Diplo
November 2, 2010
The first of a series of compilations, Diplo collects 16 tracks of dubstep featuring such artists as Lil Jon, Major Lazer, Mr. Lexx, Santigold, and Rusko.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
North

North

by Darkstar
November 2, 2010
The duo make their debut as a trio and turn away from traditional dubstep sounds on their new album, creating a dense, complex collection of dance music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Small Craft On A Milk Sea

Small Craft On A Milk Sea

by Brian Eno
November 2, 2010
After five long years, Brian Eno finally releases his first solo album since Another Day on Earth and continues to take a more ambient musical approach, collaborating with Leo Abrahams and Jon Hopkins.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Codename: Rondo

Codename: Rondo

by Ghostland Observatory
October 25, 2010
The Austin-based electronic duo used fewer sounds to maintain their unique sound on their fourth release.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Until One

Until One

by Swedish House Mafia
October 25, 2010
The supergroup made up of the producer/DJs Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello releases its first album together.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.3
Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator

Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator

by Squarepusher
October 19, 2010
This concept mini-album consists of nine tracks performed by a mysterious quartet named Shobaleader One.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Eskmo

Eskmo

by Eskmo
October 19, 2010
Brendan Angelides releases his debut full-length album as Eskmo.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The  Social Network [Original Score]

The Social Network [Original Score]

by Trent Reznor
October 15, 2010
The 19-track soundtrack to David Fincher's Facebook movie was composed and performed by Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
9.1
Metallic Spheres

Metallic Spheres

by The Orb
October 12, 2010
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour joins the electronic duo on this album that includes two 20-minute-plus tracks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Lucky Shiner

Lucky Shiner

by Gold Panda
October 12, 2010
UK producer Gold Panda's debut is a fusion of psychedelic pop, samples and dance beats.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
$O$

$O$

by Die Antwoord
October 12, 2010
The South African trio's debut full-length album was originally self-released on the Internet last year. The CD release with Interscope includes several new tracks.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Foreign Landscapes

Foreign Landscapes

by Hauschka
October 12, 2010
The follow-up to the German artist's 2008 album Ferndorf was recorded with San Francisco's Magik*Magik Orchestra.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Mixed Race

Mixed Race

by Tricky
October 5, 2010
Tricky is a highly acclaimed musician and producer whose eighth album crosses genres by mixing reggae, rap, jazz and rock to blur the lines of definition.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.6
Record Collection

Record Collection

by Mark Ronson and the Business Intl
September 28, 2010
The DJ-turned-producer, who has worked with everyone from Lily Allen to Amy Winehouse, returns with his third studio album under his new moniker, with impressive dance-floor, disco-pop jams.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
King Night

King Night

by Salem
September 28, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the Michigan trio led by John Holland.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Pattern + Grid World

Pattern + Grid World

by Flying Lotus
September 21, 2010
The California producer/artist releases a seven-track EP four months after Cosmogramma, his third full-length album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
From the Cradle to the Rave

From the Cradle to the Rave

by Shit Robot
September 21, 2010
Full of futuristic synthesizer sounds and analog arrangements, Irish-born Marcus Lambkin's album of house jams features guest vocals from Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Duppy Writer

Duppy Writer

by Roots Manuva
September 21, 2010
British producer Wrongtom remixes a collection of Roots Manuva's tracks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Business Casual

Business Casual

by Chromeo
September 14, 2010
The electro-funk duo returns with its third album of new wave-inspired songs and crooning synthesizer-heavy jams.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Outside the Box

Outside the Box

by Skream
September 14, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the British dubstep producer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Shadow Temple

Shadow Temple

by Prince Rama
September 14, 2010
The album of Eastern-influenced music is the fourth release for the trio from Florida who met at a Hare Krishna commune.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Barking

Barking

by Underworld
September 14, 2010
The British electronic duo return with an album featuring production from such names as Appleblim, Dubfire, Paul van Dyk, and High Contrast.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
What It Means to Be Left-Handed

What It Means to Be Left-Handed

by Mice Parade
September 14, 2010
The New York City band led by Adam Pierce releases its seventh album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Ivory Tower

Ivory Tower

by Chilly Gonzales
September 14, 2010
The latest album for Jason Beck and produced with Boys Noize shares the same name as the film starring his alter ego Chilly Gonzales, Feist, Peaches, and Tiga.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Pop Negro

Pop Negro

by El Guincho
September 14, 2010
This is Pablo Diaz-Riexa's second album as El Guincho.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Body Talk, Pt. 2

Body Talk, Pt. 2

by Robyn
September 7, 2010
The second part to the Swedish pop artist's trilogy of albums combines pop, dance, and hip-hop and includes collaborations with Diplo and a duet with Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
O

O

by Oval
September 7, 2010
The German electronic trio is now just a solo project of remaining member Markus Popp.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Old Punch Card

Old Punch Card

by Sam Prekop
September 7, 2010
The Sea and Cake singer challenged himself to create something different with his third solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Knoxville

Knoxville

by Fennesz
August 24, 2010
The recording is the live improv performance of Christian Fennesz, David Daniell, and the Necks' Tony Buck at the Knoxille, Tennessee, Big Ears Festival in February 2009.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Black City

Black City

by Matthew Dear
August 17, 2010
1980's influences exist throughout the latest album for the Texas-born electronic artist.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Church with No Magic

Church with No Magic

by PVT
August 10, 2010
The Australian rock trio releases its first album as PVT, after an American band claimed legal rights to the name Pivot.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Remix

The Remix

by Lady Gaga
August 3, 2010
The album of remixes of Lady Gaga's hits was originally released in Japan.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Lazers Never Die

Lazers Never Die

by Major Lazer
July 27, 2010
Diplo and Switch return as Major Lazer with a six-track EP which includes a remix by Thom Yorke (Radiohead) of one track from their 2009 release Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Infra

Infra

by Max Richter
July 20, 2010
The fifth solo album for the German-born artist is based on music he wrote for a 2008 Royal Ballet production.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Record

Record

by Zero 7
July 20, 2010
The two-disc collection includes singles, remixes, and selections from the duo's EPs.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
MAYA

MAYA

by M.I.A.
July 13, 2010
The Sri Lankan-born, UK-based rapper releases her third album of eclectic, bold beats featuring production by Blaqstarr, Switch, and Diplo.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Aphrodite

Aphrodite

by Kylie Minogue
July 6, 2010
The Australian pop singer returns with more dance-floor slammers and pure pop hits that have kept her career going for over twenty years.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.9
Night Work

Night Work

by Scissor Sisters
June 29, 2010
The third album for the dance quartet was inspired from a night at a Berlin club and was produced with Stuart Price.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Further

Further

by The Chemical Brothers
June 22, 2010
With its seventh studio album, the British dance duo continues to break down conventionality in electronic music, employing acid synths, break-beat rhythms, and genre-bending production that made it pioneers of the dance-music revolution.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Body Talk Pt 1

Body Talk Pt 1

by Robyn
June 15, 2010
The latest album for the Swedish pop artist Robyn has been said to be part of a trilogy of albums to be released this year.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Crystal Castles [2010]

Crystal Castles [2010]

by Crystal Castles
June 8, 2010
The second self-titled album for the Canadian duo was recorded in a variety of places, including a garage in Detroit, a church in Iceland, a cabin in Canada, and a real music studio in London.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
LP4

LP4

by Ratatat
June 8, 2010
Ratatat's LP4 includes some tracks from the recording sessions from the duo's 2008 release LP3.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Apparitions

Apparitions

by Light Pollution
June 8, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the Chicago-based foursome.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Splazsh

Splazsh

by Actress
June 8, 2010
This is producer Darren Cunningham's second album under the name Actress.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Blood Like Lemonade

Blood Like Lemonade

by Morcheeba
June 7, 2010
Skye Edwards returns as lead singer on the British band's seventh studio album.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.5
Maniac Meat

Maniac Meat

by Tobacco
May 25, 2010
Black Moth Super Rainbow's Tom Fec releases a second solo album as Tobacco, which features Beck as a guest vocalist on two tracks.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
This Is Happening

This Is Happening

by LCD Soundsystem
May 18, 2010
The third album for the dance-rock band is reportedly James Murphy's last as LCD Soundsystem.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Higher Than The Eiffel

Higher Than The Eiffel

by Audio Bullys
May 18, 2010
After scrapping some previous tracks, the electronic duo sat down and finished fourteen fresh tracks in six months for the band's first release in five years.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.4
Spirit Youth

Spirit Youth

by The Depreciation Guild
May 18, 2010
The second album for the Brooklyn band that is led by The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart drummer Kurt Feldman was produced by Telefon Tel Aviv's Josh Eustis.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Latin

Latin

by Holy Fuck
May 11, 2010
The third album for the Canadian band was recorded in a barn and is the first with new member Matt Schulz.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Where Did The Night Fall

Where Did The Night Fall

by UNKLE
May 11, 2010
The latest album for the British electronic duo features guest appearances by Mark Lanegan, Gavin Clark, Elle J, South's Joel Cadbury, Celebration's Katrina Ford, Autolux, Sleepy Sun, The Black Angels, and Big In Japan.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Cosmogramma

Cosmogramma

by Flying Lotus
May 4, 2010
Thom York, Ravi Coltrane, and Laura Darlington appears as a guests on the experimental producer/artist's third full-length album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
More!

More!

by Booka Shade
May 4, 2010
The electronic duo from Germany release their fourth studio album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
In Evening Air

In Evening Air

by Future Islands
May 4, 2010
Now based in Baltimore, the synthpop trio from North Carolina releases its first album on the Thrill Jockey label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Our Inventions

Our Inventions

by Lali Puna
April 27, 2010
The electro-pop group, which also includes Notwist's Markus Acher, releases its fourth full-length studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Tourist History

Tourist History

by Two Door Cinema Club
April 27, 2010
The Northern Ireland duo who remixed the Phoenix track "Lasso" releases its first full-length album produced by Eliot James.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Swim

Swim

by Caribou
April 20, 2010
The Canadian electronic artist releases his follow-up to his Polaris Music Prize-winning album Andorra.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Prins Thomas

Prins Thomas

by Prins Thomas
April 13, 2010
The Norwegian producer, who has worked with Lindstrom on several albums, releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Tommy

Tommy

by Dosh
April 13, 2010
The fifth album for Martin Dosh was named after his friend Tom Cesario, who had died two years ago.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
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
...And Then We Saw Land

...And Then We Saw Land

by Tunng
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the British group is its first without cofounder Sam Genders.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Pumps!

Pumps!

by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Animal

Animal

by Autokratz
March 30, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the British duo who have remixed songs for Fischerspooner, La Roux, and Underworld.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Black Sands

Black Sands

by Bonobo
March 23, 2010
The fourth album for Simon Green, the British DJ who goes by the name Bonobo, weaves in orchestral strings, hip hop beats, afro-latin sounds, and vocals from Andreya Triana to his downtempo style.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Head First

Head First

by Goldfrapp
March 23, 2010
The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Oversteps

Oversteps

by Autechre
March 23, 2010
This is the 10th album for the electronica duo from Manchester, England.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
High Places Vs. Mankind

High Places Vs. Mankind

by High Places
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles-based indie duo releases its second studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Standing On Top Of Utopia

Standing On Top Of Utopia

by Kasper Bjorke
March 16, 2010
The latest release for the award-winning Danish music producer is only his second full-length album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Liquid Love

Liquid Love

by Shy Child
March 15, 2010
The electronica duo from Brooklyn, New York, releases its fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Plastic Beach

Plastic Beach

by Gorillaz
March 9, 2010
The third album for Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett animated group features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, Kano, Mos Def, De La Soul, Gruff Rhys, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, The Fall's Mark E. Smith, Little Dragon, Lou Reed, Bobby Womack, The Clash's Mick Jones, and Paul Simonon.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6