Album Releases by Genre

Made In The Dark

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
P.D.A.

P.D.A.

by Hey Willpower
January 22, 2008
This is the first full-length album for the San Francisco-based duo of Will Schwartz and Tomo Yasuda.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.0
Oracular Spectacular

Oracular Spectacular

by MGMT
January 22, 2008
David Fridmann produced the debut full-length album for the New York-based band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Alive 2007

Alive 2007

by Daft Punk
December 4, 2007
The second live album for the duo features the June 14th, 2007 concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
45:33

45:33

by LCD Soundsystem
November 13, 2007
Originally conceived for Nike as a workout mix and released on iTunes, the physical release includes three songs previously available only in the UK.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
Untrue

Untrue

by Burial
November 6, 2007
The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
V Is For Vagina

V Is For Vagina

by Puscifer
October 30, 2007
A Perfect Circle/Tool's Maynard James Keenan releases the debut album of his side project.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Preparations

Preparations

by Prefuse 73
October 23, 2007
The fourth album for the artist also known as Savath & Savalas.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
15 Again

15 Again

by Cassius
October 23, 2007
The French house music duo releases its latest, which features Pharrell Williams on one track.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
LP

LP

by Holy Fuck
October 23, 2007
The Canadian electronic band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.9
Oblivion With Bells

Oblivion With Bells

by Underworld
October 16, 2007
After five years of working on other projects, including film scores, Underworld returns with their fifth album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Overpowered

Overpowered

by Róisín Murphy
October 15, 2007
The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Good Arrows

Good Arrows

by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy

Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy

by Mum
September 25, 2007
The Icelandic group releases their fourth album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Shocking Pinks

Shocking Pinks

by Shocking Pinks
September 25, 2007
New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.3
Cosmos

Cosmos

by Murcof
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Mexican electronica artist Fernando Corona.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Proof of Youth

Proof of Youth

by The Go! Team
September 11, 2007
Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Attack Decay Sustain Release

Attack Decay Sustain Release

by Simian Mobile Disco
September 11, 2007
Two members from the electro-rock group Simian reform and release their own debut album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
I Created Disco

I Created Disco

by Calvin Harris
September 4, 2007
The debut album for the Scottish-born musician, who most recently worked on Kylie Minogue's comeback album.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.2
Level Live Wires

Level Live Wires

by Odd Nosdam
August 28, 2007
San Francisco Bay Area DJ/producer David P. Madson's latest album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Ditherer

Ditherer

by Fog
August 14, 2007
Fog's fourth album includes contributions from: Why?, Low, Andrew Bird, Dosh, pedestrian, Phil Elverum, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and Mike Lewis.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
War Stories

War Stories

by UNKLE
July 24, 2007
The electronic duo's new album includes guests such as Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Ian Astbury (The Cult), The Duke Spirit, and Autolux.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.3
We Are The Night

We Are The Night

by The Chemical Brothers
July 17, 2007
The sixth album from the veteran electronica act includes guest appearances by Willy Mason, The Klaxons, Fatlip and Midlake.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.5
Cross

Cross

by Justice
July 10, 2007
The French dance duo known for remixing songs from the likes of Franz Ferdinand emerge with their debut album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Goodbye

Goodbye

by Ulrich Schnauss
July 10, 2007
The third album for the German electronica artist.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
Fantastic Playroom

Fantastic Playroom

by New Young Pony Club
July 9, 2007
The debut album for this indie electronica band from London, England.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
Idealism

Idealism

by Digitalism
June 19, 2007
'Idealism' is the full-length debut for the German electronica duo of Jens Moelle and Ismail Tuefekci.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Version

Version

by Mark Ronson
June 12, 2007
The second artist album from the acclaimed DJ and producer (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen) is filled with covers, as Ronson takes on works by artists as diverse as Radiohead, The Smiths, Britney Spears, Coldplay and Ryan Adams. Both Winehouse and Allen guest, along with Robbie Williams, Phantom Planet and Kasabian.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Tromatic Reflexxions

Tromatic Reflexxions

by Von Sudenfed
June 5, 2007
'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Ma Fleur

Ma Fleur

by The Cinematic Orchestra
June 5, 2007
Jason Swinscoe's first Cinematic Orchestra disc in five years is indeed a soundtrack... to an imaginary film.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Maths + English

Maths + English

by Dizzee Rascal
June 5, 2007
Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys guest on the UK artist's third album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Asa Breed

Asa Breed

by Matthew Dear
June 5, 2007
This third album is the most song-based effort yet for the Michigan electronic music producer, who also records under the name Audion.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Dumb Luck

Dumb Luck

by Dntel
April 24, 2007
This second Dntel LP for Jimmy Tamborello (also of the Postal Service and Figurine) features guest vocalists Jenny Lewis, Conor Oberst, Mia Doi Todd, and members of Lali Puna and Fog.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.0
And Their Refinement Of The Decline

And Their Refinement Of The Decline

by Stars Of The Lid
April 7, 2007
The Austin-based duo releases its first new album in six years.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.3
Part Two - The Endless Not

Part Two - The Endless Not

by Throbbing Gristle
April 3, 2007
The British industrial music pioneers return with their first studio album in 25 years. The band's original lineup is present, including Genesis P-Orridge and Chris Carter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
From Here We Go Sublime

From Here We Go Sublime

by The Field
April 3, 2007
This is the full-length debut for Stockholm, Sweden trance producer Axel Willner.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.7
Steingarten

Steingarten

by Pole
April 3, 2007
Experimental electronica artist Stefan Betke returns with his first full-length in four years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Sound Of Silver

Sound Of Silver

by LCD Soundsystem
March 20, 2007
Dance-punk producer (and one-half of The DFA) James Murphy returns with his second LCD Soundsytem album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Why Bother?

Why Bother?

by Adult.
March 20, 2007
The band's follow-up to 2005's 'Gimmie Trouble' finds Adult. back down to the original duo of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Out Of The Woods

Out Of The Woods

by Tracey Thorn
March 20, 2007
This is the Everything But The Girl singer's first solo release since 1982.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Tongues

Tongues

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 20, 2007
This third collaboration between jazz drummer Reid and Four Tet's Hebden was again recorded live, without any edits or overdubs.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Pocket Symphony

Pocket Symphony

by Air
March 6, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Foley Room

Foley Room

by Amon Tobin
March 6, 2007
The Brazilian electronica artist utilized a different technique for his first non-soundtrack album in five years, building his tracks out of field recordings and found sounds.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Abandoned Language

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.'
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Copia

Copia

by Eluvium
February 20, 2007
Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
We Know About The Need

We Know About The Need

by Bracken
January 30, 2007
'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Bird And The Bee

The Bird And The Bee

by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Transparent Things

Transparent Things

by Fujiya & Miyagi
January 23, 2007
As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Hello Everything

Hello Everything

by Squarepusher
October 17, 2006
This is Tom Jenkinson's first new album in two years, and the English electronica artist's tenth disc overall.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
DFA Remixes: Chapter 2

DFA Remixes: Chapter 2

by The DFA
October 3, 2006
The duo's second remix compilation this year includes their take on tracks by Junior Senior, N.E.R.D., Nine Inch Nails, Goldfrapp and more.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.9
Darkel

Darkel

by Darkel
September 19, 2006
'Darkel' marks the solo debut for Air's JB Dunckel.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
Empire

Empire

by Kasabian
September 19, 2006
'Empire' marks the second release for the English dance-rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.1
Crazy Itch Radio

Crazy Itch Radio

by Basement Jaxx
September 12, 2006
The duo's fourth album includes vocals from Linda Lewis, Lady Marga, and a chorus of 30+ African orphans (hey, we don't make this stuff up).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
So This Is Goodbye

So This Is Goodbye

by Junior Boys
September 12, 2006
This is the second album for the acclaimed Canadian electronica outfit led by Jeremy Greenspan.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Varcharz

Varcharz

by Mouse on Mars
September 12, 2006
This more typically abstract effort for the German duo is their first release for Ipecac and their first album since 2004's poppier 'Radical Connector.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Slappers

Slappers

by Dani Siciliano
September 5, 2006
'Slappers' is the second solo album for the vocalist best known for her work with Herbert.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Future Crayon

Future Crayon

by Broadcast
August 22, 2006
This B-sides and rarities complilation contains 18 previously-released (although not always easy-to-find) tracks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Classics

Classics

by Ratatat
August 22, 2006
Anyone disappointed by the last Daft Punk album might enjoy this funky, largely instrumental second album for the New York duo.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Silent Shout

Silent Shout

by The Knife
July 25, 2006
This is the third album (and first American release) for the Swedish brother-sister electro-pop duo of Olof Dreijer and Karin Dreijer Andersson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Looks

The Looks

by MSTRKRFT
July 18, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the new duo of Death From Above 1979's Jesse Keeler and that band's producer, Al-P.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
Impeach My Bush

Impeach My Bush

by Peaches
July 11, 2006
Leslie Feist, Joan Jett, Josh Homme and Beth Ditto are among the guests on the electro-sleaze (and we mean that in a good way) artist's third LP.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.7
The Eraser

The Eraser

by Thom Yorke
July 11, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced this 9-song solo debut for the Radiohead frontman, which mainly sounds like--shockingly--a Radiohead album, albeit with much less guitar.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Mistake, Mistake, Mistake, Mistake

Mistake, Mistake, Mistake, Mistake

by James Figurine
July 11, 2006
Electronica artist and producer Jimmy Tamborello (who is 1/2 of the Postal Service, 1/3 of Figurine, and 1/1 of Dntel) returns with a solo album of minimal techno under yet another name, with Erlend Oye, John Tejada and Jenny Lewis minimally guesting.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
Greedy Baby

Greedy Baby

by Plaid
July 11, 2006
The British electronica duo of Ed Handley and Andy Turner team with visual artist Bob Jaroc for this combination of music and video.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Actual Fucking

Actual Fucking

by Cex
July 4, 2006
This sixth album for Rjyan Kidwell's Cex project finds him joined by Joan of Arc's Cale Parks and his wife Roby Newton.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Warning

The Warning

by Hot Chip
June 13, 2006
The genre-mashing Londoners return with a quick follow-up to last year's debut 'Coming On Strong.'
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Son

Son

by Juana Molina
June 6, 2006
The acclaimed Argentinean artist returns with her fourth album of moody, electronica-infused indie-folk.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
The Exchange Session Vol. 2

The Exchange Session Vol. 2

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
June 6, 2006
This is the second of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
A Lively Mind

A Lively Mind

by Paul Oakenfold
June 6, 2006
'A Lively Mind' is the second artist album for the veteran DJ, producer and remixer. Guest vocalists include actress Brittany Murphy, Pharrell Williams and Grandmaster Flash.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
2.5
The Only Thing I Ever Wanted

The Only Thing I Ever Wanted

by Psapp
June 6, 2006
The London duo of Galia Durant and Carim Clasmann--who have benefitted from recent American TV exposure--return with a second album of electronica and funny noises.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Garden

The Garden

by Zero 7
June 6, 2006
The electro-pop duo's third album once again features vocals by Sia Furler.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Scale

Scale

by Matthew Herbert
May 30, 2006
Like a more accessible, poppier version of Matmos, UK electronica artist Matthew Herbert likes to record concept albums with instrumentation derived from real-world objects. 'Scale' (which again features Dani Siciliano on vocals) samples 723 items (including coffins and fuel pumps) in its 11 politically-charged dance tracks.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Peeping Tom

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.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
It's Never Been Like That

It's Never Been Like That

by Phoenix
May 23, 2006
This is the third studio album for the French synth-rock band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast

The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast

by Matmos
May 9, 2006
M.C. Schmidt and Drew Daniel's latest Matmos album includes contributions from Bjork and Antony. Each of the ten tracks focuses on a specific person who has influenced the group in some way, such as William S. Burroughs and Valerie Solanas.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Denies The Day's Demise

Denies The Day's Demise

by Daedelus
May 9, 2006
The Los Angeles-based electronica artist's fifth album has a bit of a Brazilian feel.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Chosen Lords

Chosen Lords

by Aphex Twin
April 18, 2006
This ten-track album compiles versions of songs first released in 2005 as AFX's "Analord" series of (quite expensive) vinyl singles.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Lunatico

Lunatico

by Gotan Project
April 11, 2006
A Frenchman, a Swiss and an Argentine walked into a band, and the result was the tango-tronica sound of Gotan Project, who return with a follow-up to their 2002 debut.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
DFA Remixes: Chapter 1

DFA Remixes: Chapter 1

by The DFA
April 4, 2006
This volume collects 9 remixes by the production team The DFA (the duo of Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy) of songs by Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Chemical Brothers, Le Tigre, Radio 4 and more.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
Notes And The Like

Notes And The Like

by Ms. John Soda
March 21, 2006
This is the second full-length for the German indie-electro-pop duo of Stephanie Bohm (also in Couch) and The Notwist's Micha Acher.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Supernature

Supernature

by Goldfrapp
March 7, 2006
This is the third album for the British electronica duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Etiquette

Etiquette

by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
March 7, 2006
This fourth disc of lo-fi indie electronica from Portland, Oregon's Owen Ashworth adds guest vocalists and a much wider variety of instrumentation into the mix.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Exchange Session Vol. 1

The Exchange Session Vol. 1

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 7, 2006
This is the first of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
In A Space Outta Sound

In A Space Outta Sound

by Nightmares on Wax
March 7, 2006
George Evelyn's latest dubby, trip-hoppy, downtempo NoW disc was co-produced by Robin Taylor-Firth.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
Soft Money

Soft Money

by Jel
February 28, 2006
A member of Subtle, Themselves and 13 & God, Jel (aka Jeffery James Logan) makes his true solo LP deubt with this 12-track effort. Ms John Soda's Stefanie Bohm, Fog's Andrew Broder, and cLOUDDEAD's Odd Nosdam are among the guests.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Hello Waveforms

Hello Waveforms

by William Orbit
February 21, 2006
This is the artist/producer's first solo album in six years. Finley Quaye and the Sugababes guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
Sound Mirrors

Sound Mirrors

by Coldcut
February 21, 2006
This is the first album in eight years for the duo of Jon Moore and Matt Black. Roots Manuva, Mike Ladd, Jon Spencer and Andrew Broder (Fog) are among the eclectic guests.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.8
The Humbucking Coil

The Humbucking Coil

by B. Fleischmann
February 21, 2006
Bernhard Fleischmann's latest work utilizes amplified guitar and other "conventional" instruments in an electronic context.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
OK Cowboy

OK Cowboy

by Vitalic
February 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for French techno artist and DJ Pascal Arbez-Nicolas, best known for his 2001 single "La Rock 01" (which is included here).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Destroy Rock & Roll

Destroy Rock & Roll

by Mylo
February 7, 2006
This debut LP for Scotland cut-and-paste artist Myles MacInnes was released in the UK in 2004 and finally hit American shores in early 2006.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Security Screenings

Security Screenings

by Prefuse 73
February 7, 2006
Scott Herren's quick follow-up to 'Surrounded By Silence' includes two collaborations (with Four Tet and TV On The Radio's Tunde Adebimpe) originally intended for that disc.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Sexor

Sexor

by Tiga
February 6, 2006
This debut artist album from the veteran Montreal-based DJ includes a cover of Talking Heads' "Burning Down The House."
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
Electric President

Electric President

by Electric President
January 24, 2006
This is the debut album for the Florida-based electronic-pop duo of Ben Cooper and Alex Kane.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Generation

Generation

by Audio Bullys
January 24, 2006
This is the second album for the London-based electronica duo.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.7
Tales From Turnpike House

Tales From Turnpike House

by Saint Etienne
January 24, 2006
Sarah Cracknell & co.'s latest is a concept album about the residents of a London high rise.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Guerolito

Guerolito

by Beck
December 13, 2005
Beck's latest LP, 'Guero,' is remixed track-for-track by the likes of Air, Boards Of Canada, El-P and Subtle.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Heat

Heat

by Colder
October 25, 2005
Marc Nugyen Tan returns with a second album of 80s-influenced electronica.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
These Were The Earlies

These Were The Earlies

by The Earlies
October 25, 2005
The half American, half English four-piece make their debut with an album that, like Manitoba's Up In Flames, combines organic and electronic elements from a variety of genres into a unique psychedelic stew.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
The Campfire Headphase

The Campfire Headphase

by Boards of Canada
October 18, 2005
Well, they certainly aren't the most prolific of artists, but the acclaimed Scottish electronica duo of Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin finally return with a third album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Playing The Angel

Playing The Angel

by Depeche Mode
October 18, 2005
Borrowing a page from late-80s to early-90s DM in terms of sound (and possibly even quality), the Ben Hillier-produced 'Angel' is the first Depeche Mode album to feature some David Gahan-penned songs in addition to the usual assortment of Martin Gore tracks.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7