Album Releases by Genre

Causers of This

Causers of This

by Toro y Moi
February 9, 2010
Chaz Bundick is the one-man project behind Toro Y Moi. He mixes the best musical elements from across the globe, including electronic, psychedelic-rock, and R&B on his first full length record.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Crows

Crows

by Allison Moorer
February 9, 2010
Since 2009's covers collection "Mockingbird," Allison Moorer felt it was time to do something entirely different for her next record. The country-folk singer-songwriter releases her first collection of original material in four years. It features guitarist Joe McMahan, a former member of Moorer's road band for Miss Fortune; and bassist Brad Jones, who contributed to Getting Somewhere.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Eyelid Movies

Eyelid Movies

by Phantogram
February 9, 2010
The upstate New York indie rock duo releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
XXXX

XXXX

by You Say Party! We Say Die!
February 9, 2010
Released in their native country last fall, the third album for the Canadian rockers finds the quintet adds new variations to their sound.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Odd Blood

Odd Blood

by Yeasayer
February 9, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
One Life Stand

One Life Stand

by Hot Chip
February 9, 2010
The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
A Chorus of Storytellers

A Chorus of Storytellers

by The Album Leaf
February 2, 2010
Recorded in Seattle but remixed in Iceland by Jón Birgisson of Sigur Rós, A Chorus of Storytellers is the fifth album led by multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle of the Album Leaf.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Paper Dolls

Paper Dolls

by The Brunettes
February 2, 2010
The New Zealand duo releases their fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

by Wakey!Wakey!
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the rock band led by singer-songwriter Michael Grubbs, who was also a cast member on the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The Soft Pack

The Soft Pack

by The Soft Pack
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the indie rock duo from San Diego, who were formerly called the Muslims.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Unicorn

Unicorn

by Chew Lips
February 1, 2010
The debut album for the British trio was produced by David Kosten.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Heart Of My Own

Heart Of My Own

by Basia Bulat
January 26, 2010
The second album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Howard Bilerman.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
The Calcination Of Scout Niblett

The Calcination Of Scout Niblett

by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
What Is Love

What Is Love

by Never Shout Never
January 26, 2010
The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Romance Is Boring

Romance Is Boring

by Los Campesinos!
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
There Is Love In You

There Is Love In You

by Four Tet
January 26, 2010
The fifth album from Kieran Hebden is his first full-length release in five years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Eggs

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
The Flexible Entertainer

The Flexible Entertainer

by Pit Er Pat
January 26, 2010
This is the first album since Rob Doran left the group in 2008 as Pit Er Pat continues on as a duo with remaining members Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Campfire Songs [Reissue]

Campfire Songs [Reissue]

by Animal Collective
January 26, 2010
This is the reissue of Animal Collective's 2003 five-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Dream Get Together

Dream Get Together

by Citay
January 26, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the San Francisco-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
2

2

by Retribution Gospel Choir
January 26, 2010
The indie rock trio led by Low guitarist Alan Sparhawk releases its second album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Ghost

Ghost

by Tape Deck Mountain
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for San Diego-based trio led by Travis Trevisan.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
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by Dinowalrus
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn-based trio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
In This Light & On This Evening

In This Light & On This Evening

by Editors
January 19, 2010
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
You & Me

You & Me

by Kevin Barker
January 19, 2010
The debut solo album for Vetiver's guitarist under his name features Joanna Newsom, Eric Johnson, Pat Sansone, and fellow Vetiver band member Otto Hauser as guest musicians.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Transference

Transference

by Spoon
January 19, 2010
The seventh full-length album self-produced by the band strips the music down to nothing more than guitar, bass, precussion, and Britt Daniel's voice.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Behave Yourself [EP]

Behave Yourself [EP]

by Cold War Kids
January 19, 2010
The four-track EP features songs recorded during and after the "Loyalty To Loyalty" sessions.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Turn Ons

Turn Ons

by The Hot Rats
January 19, 2010
Supergrass' Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey team up to form The Hot Rats and release a debut album of covers produced by Nigel Godrich.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Contra

Contra

by Vampire Weekend
January 12, 2010
The second album for the rock band was produced by band member, Rostam Batmanglij.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.9
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
July Flame

July Flame

by Laura Veirs
January 12, 2010
The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Chant Darling

Chant Darling

by Lawrence Arabia
January 4, 2010
This is the second album for New Zealand's James Milne as Lawrence Arabia, who previously was a touring musician with Okkervil River.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.9
What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

by Trans Am
December 8, 2009
The three-disc set contains live recordings that span the 15-year career of the rock trio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Florine [EP]

Florine [EP]

by Julianna Barwick
December 2, 2009
The second EP for the singer was inspired by music she heard in church.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.9
Beak>

Beak>

by Beak>
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the trio from Bristol was written in 12 days.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Real Estate

Real Estate

by Real Estate
November 17, 2009
The New Jersey indie rock band that includes ex-Titus Andronicus member Martin Courtney releases its debut album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
BiRd-BrAiNs

BiRd-BrAiNs

by tUnE-yArDs
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Rewolf

Rewolf

by Asobi Seksu
November 10, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the New York City-based band features reworkings of some of its previously released songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Belly Of The Lion

Belly Of The Lion

by Ola Podrida
November 10, 2009
This is the second album for film composer David Wingo as Ola Podrida.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ignore The Ignorant

Ignore The Ignorant

by The Cribs
November 10, 2009
This is the first album for the British rock band to feature the Smiths' Johnny Marr as lead guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
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
Climb Up

Climb Up

by Apse
November 10, 2009
The New England rock band releases it first album in four years and its first with the four new band members.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
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
Phrazes For The Young

Phrazes For The Young

by Julian Casablancas
November 3, 2009
This is the solo debut for the Strokes lead singer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Molina And Johnson

Molina And Johnson

by Molina And Johnson
November 3, 2009
This is the debut album of the collaboration between Magnolia Electric Co.'s Jason Molina and Centro-matic's Will Johnson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Love Comes Close

Love Comes Close

by Cold Cave
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the group from Phildelphia and New York is rereleased by Matador after being self-released in August.
Metascore:
69
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
Kids Aflame

Kids Aflame

by ARMS
October 27, 2009
This is the debut solo full-length album for the Harlem Shakes guitarist Todd Goldstein.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Logos

Logos

by Atlas Sound
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for Bradford Cox's solo project.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Declaration Of Dependence

Declaration Of Dependence

by Kings of Convenience
October 20, 2009
The third album for the Norwegian rock duo is its first since 2004's "Riot On An Empty Street."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
Kill

Kill

by Electric Six
October 20, 2009
This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
The BQE

The BQE

by Sufjan Stevens
October 20, 2009
The Detroit artist wrote the music for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to be performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.3
The Real Feel

The Real Feel

by Spiral Stairs
October 20, 2009
Pavement's Scott Kannberg returns to music as Spiral Stairs after a five-year hiatus.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Love Is Not Pop

Love Is Not Pop

by El Perro del Mar
October 20, 2009
The third album for the Swedish singer was produced with Rasmus Hagg.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Mo Beauty

Mo Beauty

by Alec Ounsworth
October 20, 2009
The Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's frontman releases his debut solo album produced by Steve Berlin.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Other Truths

Other Truths

by Do Make Say Think
October 20, 2009
The post-rock group releases its latest album, which has only four tracks (each are eight or more minutes long).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Fits

Fits

by White Denim
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for the Austin, Texas indie rock band.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Armonico Hewa

Armonico Hewa

by OOIOO
October 20, 2009
The latest album for the Japanese quartet is the band's first release since 2006's "Taiga."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Turning the Mind

Turning the Mind

by Maps
October 20, 2009
James Chapman releases his follow up to his Mercury Music Prize-nominated album, "We Can Create."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
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
Conditions

Conditions

by The Temper Trap
October 13, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Australian band was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
71
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
Know Better Learn Faster

Know Better Learn Faster

by Thao With The Get Down Stay Down
October 13, 2009
The San Francisco-based trio releases its fourth studio album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Three Fact Fader

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
Rejoicer

Rejoicer

by Grooms
October 13, 2009
The rock trio from Brooklyn, New York releases its debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Voidist

The Voidist

by Imaad Wasif
October 13, 2009
The latest album for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's touring guitarist features guest appearances by the Melvins' Dale Crover and Red Sparowes' Greg Burns.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Reservoir

Reservoir

by Fanfarlo
October 13, 2009
Peter Katis produced the debut album for the Simon Balthazar-led band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Sunset/Sunrise

Sunset/Sunrise

by The Dutchess & The Duke
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Seattle-based indie rock duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Break It Up

Break It Up

by Jemina Pearl
October 6, 2009
Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Pearl releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Six

Six

by The Black Heart Procession
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the San Diego-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Warm Heart Of Africa

Warm Heart Of Africa

by The Very Best
October 6, 2009
The debut album for the African artist features guest appearances by M.I.A. and Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Wildlife

Wildlife

by Headlights
October 6, 2009
This is the third full-length studio album for the rock band from Illinois.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Is And Always Was

Is And Always Was

by Daniel Johnston
October 6, 2009
Jason Falkner produced the latest album for the Texas-based artist.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Threadbare

Threadbare

by Port O'Brien
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the California-based indie rock trio.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
xx

xx

by The xx
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the South London quartet.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Expressions

Expressions

by Music Go Music
October 6, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Los Angeles-based rock trio.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
1372 Overton Park

1372 Overton Park

by Lucero
October 6, 2009
The rock band from Tennessee releases their first album on the Universal Republic label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Kings & Queens

Kings & Queens

by Jamie T
October 6, 2009
The London-based artist releases his follow-up to his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Life Of The World To Come

The Life Of The World To Come

by The Mountain Goats
October 6, 2009
This is the latest album for the North Carolina-based band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
There Is No Enemy

There Is No Enemy

by Built to Spill
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the indie rock band features Quasi's Sam Coomes, Treepeople's Scott Schmaljohn, Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, John McMahon, and Roger Manning as guest musicians.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
In And Out Of Control

In And Out Of Control

by The Raveonettes
October 6, 2009
The fourth album for the Danish rock duo was produced with Thomas Troelsen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Exploding Head

Exploding Head

by A Place to Bury Strangers
October 6, 2009
The second album for the Brooklyn rock band is its first on Mute Records.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Losing Feeling [EP]

Losing Feeling [EP]

by No Age
October 6, 2009
This is the latest four-track EP for the Los Angeles-based indie rock duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Bonfires On The Heath

Bonfires On The Heath

by The Clientele
October 6, 2009
The British indie rock band releases its fifth full-length studio album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Mind Chaos

Mind Chaos

by Hockey
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon rock band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Childish Prodigy

Childish Prodigy

by Kurt Vile
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Ask The Night

Ask The Night

by Orenda Fink
October 6, 2009
This is Orenda Fink's second solo album, after stints with the bands Art In Manila and O+S.
Metascore:
66
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
brand new eyes

brand new eyes

by Paramore
September 29, 2009
The follow-up to the band's second album was produced by Rob Cavallo.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Fool's Gold

Fool's Gold

by Fool's Gold
September 29, 2009
The Los Angeles-based group led by Luke Top and Lewis Pesacov (and featuring 10 other musicians from such bands as We Are Scientists, the Fall, and Foreign Born) blend African music with indie rock on its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Where The Wild Things Are [OST]

Where The Wild Things Are [OST]

by Karen O And The Kids
September 29, 2009
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and several of her musician friends compose the soundtrack to Spike Jonze's adaptation of the children's book, Where The Wild Things Are.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.0
Wild Young Hearts

Wild Young Hearts

by Noisettes
September 22, 2009
The second album for the British trio was produced by Jim Abbiss and features Peaches as a guest singer on one track.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Higher Than The Stars [EP]

Higher Than The Stars [EP]

by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
September 22, 2009
The four-track EP features a song remixed by Saint Etienne.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know

Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know

by Mum
September 22, 2009
This is the fifth album for the Icelandic group.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Daisy

Daisy

by Brand New
September 22, 2009
This is the fourth full-length album for the Long Island, New York, rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Monsters Of Folk

Monsters Of Folk

by Monsters Of Folk
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Album

Album

by Girls
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the San Francisco-based duo of Christopher Owens and Chet White.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Eskimo Snow

Eskimo Snow

by Why?
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the California group was recorded during the Alopecia recording sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Vapours

Vapours

by Islands
September 22, 2009
The third album features the return of founding member, Jamie Thompson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
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