Album Releases by Genre

Bitte Orca

Bitte Orca

by Dirty Projectors
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Brooklyn-based indie band is its first on the Domino Records label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

by Kasabian
June 9, 2009
The third studio album for the British band was produced by Dan the Automator.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Rainwater Cassette Exchange

Rainwater Cassette Exchange

by Deerhunter
June 9, 2009
The latest EP for the Atlanta, Georgia indie-rock band was produced by Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Miike Snow

Miike Snow

by Miike Snow
June 9, 2009
Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Flowers

Flowers

by Joan of Arc
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Chicago band led by Tim Kinsella.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Of The Cathmawr Yards

Of The Cathmawr Yards

by The Horse's Ha
June 9, 2009
The debut album for the Chicago-based group featuring The Zincs' James Elkington and Eleventh Dream Day's Janet Bean.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Moondagger

Moondagger

by Deastro
June 2, 2009
This is the latest album for Randolph Chabot, who had a track on his label's "Adult Swim" album "Ghostly Swim."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Crossing The Rubicon

Crossing The Rubicon

by The Sounds
June 2, 2009
The third album for the Swedish five-piece rock group.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.1
City Center

City Center

by City Center
May 26, 2009
This is the debut album for the New York indie band led by Fred Thomas.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1

Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1

by The Paper Chase
May 26, 2009
The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.7
Veckatimest

Veckatimest

by Grizzly Bear
May 26, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock band.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

by Phoenix
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the French rock band was produced with Philippe Zdar.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
Eating Us

Eating Us

by Black Moth Super Rainbow
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh indie band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Under And Under

Under And Under

by Blank Dogs
May 26, 2009
The latest album from the Brooklyn-based artist also known as Mike Sniper, who's real identity remains mysterious.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Fake Surfers

Fake Surfers

by The Intelligence
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Seattle-based rock group was produced by Mike McHugh.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Rose City

Rose City

by Viva Voce
May 26, 2009
After taking a year off, Kevin and Anita Robinson wrote and recorded this album in a month.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
More Heart Than Brains

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
Eats Darkness

Eats Darkness

by Apostle Of Hustle
May 19, 2009
Broken Social Scene's Andrew Whiteman leads the indie rock trio with its third full length album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The Mirror Explodes

The Mirror Explodes

by The Warlocks
May 19, 2009
The fifth album for the Los Angeles-based rock band was produced by Rod Cervera.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
It's Frightening

It's Frightening

by White Rabbits
May 19, 2009
The second album for the band was produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Manners

Manners

by Passion Pit
May 19, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Massachusetts indie-rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Around The Well

Around The Well

by Iron & Wine
May 19, 2009
This double CD set contains unreleased and rare tracks from singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Yours Truly, The Commuter

Yours Truly, The Commuter

by Jason Lytle
May 19, 2009
The ex-Grandaddy singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Further Complications

Further Complications

by Jarvis Cocker
May 19, 2009
The second solo album for the Pulp frontman was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Romanian Names

Romanian Names

by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Still Night, Still Light

Still Night, Still Light

by Au Revoir Simone
May 19, 2009
The third album for the all-girl trio from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Clues

Clues

by Clues
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the group is led by the Unicorns' Alden Penner and Arcade Fire member, Brendan Reed.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Polly Scattergood

Polly Scattergood

by Polly Scattergood
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
Hard Islands

Hard Islands

by Nathan Fake
May 18, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British electronic artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Quicken The Heart

Quicken The Heart

by Maxïmo Park
May 12, 2009
The third album for the English indie rock quintet.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
We Be Xuxa

We Be Xuxa

by Mika Miko
May 12, 2009
The Los Angeles punk band releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Magnolia

Magnolia

by Wooden Birds
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the new band led by Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Bricolage

Bricolage

by Bricolage
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish quartet was produced by Stephen Lironi.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Blood From A Stone

Blood From A Stone

by Hanne Hukkelberg
May 12, 2009
The latest album for the Norwegian singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Desire Lines

Desire Lines

by Meanderthals
May 12, 2009
The debut album between Norwegian producer Rune Lindbaek and the British-based Idjut Boys.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Spinning Top

The Spinning Top

by Graham Coxon
May 11, 2009
Blur's Graham Coxon releases his seventh solo album, produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Actor

Actor

by St. Vincent
May 5, 2009
Annie Clark's second album was produced with John Congleton.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Spoils

Spoils

by Alasdair Roberts
May 5, 2009
The latest album from the Scottish singer-songwriter features his drummer from Appendix Out.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Outer South

Outer South

by Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band
May 5, 2009
Conor Oberst's latest solo album is the first to be credited with The Mystic Valley Band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free

Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free

by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Outside Love

Outside Love

by Pink Mountaintops
May 5, 2009
The third album for the band led by Black Mountain's Stephen McBean includes contributions from nearly a dozen other musicans.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
A Ways Away

A Ways Away

by Tara Jane O'Neil
May 5, 2009
This is the first album on K Records for the Portland, Oregon, singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Wooden Arms

Wooden Arms

by Patrick Watson
May 5, 2009
The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Reintegration Time

Reintegration Time

by Shout Out Out Out Out
May 5, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian band from Edmonton.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Replica Sun Machine

Replica Sun Machine

by The Shortwave Set
May 5, 2009
The sophomore album for the London-based band was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Wall Of Arms

Wall Of Arms

by The Maccabees
May 4, 2009
The second album for the British indie-rock quintet was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
True Romance

True Romance

by Golden Silvers
May 4, 2009
The debut album for the British indie rock trio.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.8
Summer Of Hate

Summer Of Hate

by Crocodiles
April 28, 2009
The debut album for the indie-rock duo from San Diego who were previously members of The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Remind Me Where The Light Is

Remind Me Where The Light Is

by Great Northern
April 28, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
High On Jackson Hill

High On Jackson Hill

by Immaculate Machine
April 28, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian indie-rock band was recorded in Brooke Gallupe's parent's house.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Colonia

Colonia

by A Camp
April 28, 2009
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Never Gonna Touch The Ground

Never Gonna Touch The Ground

by Still Flyin'
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the 15-member group from San Francisco.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Cage The Elephant

Cage The Elephant

by Cage the Elephant
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the Kentucky indie-rock band was produced by Jay Joyce.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Dark Days/Light Years

Dark Days/Light Years

by Super Furry Animals
April 21, 2009
The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Touchdown

Touchdown

by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
April 21, 2009
The third album for the English quartet was produced by Paul Savage.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Mean Everything To Nothing

Mean Everything To Nothing

by Manchester Orchestra
April 21, 2009
The second full-length album for the indie-rock band from Atlanta was produced by Joe Chicarelli.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
My Maudlin Career

My Maudlin Career

by Camera Obscura
April 21, 2009
The fourth album for the Scottish band was produced by Jari Haapalainen.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Please And Thank You

Please And Thank You

by The Broken Family Band
April 20, 2009
This is the first album on Cooking Vinyl for the British indie rock band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Spring Tides

Spring Tides

by Jeniferever
April 14, 2009
This is the Swedish indie rock quartet's second full-length album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Everybody, Come Outside!

Everybody, Come Outside!

by Pomegranates
April 14, 2009
The second album for the quartet from Cincinnati was mixed by TJ Lipple.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Law Of The Playground

Law Of The Playground

by The Boy Least Likely To
April 14, 2009
The second album for the English indie-rock duo.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle

Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle

by Bill Callahan
April 14, 2009
Previously known as Smog, Bill Callahan releases only the second album under his real name.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Dos

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
Fantasies

Fantasies

by Metric
April 14, 2009
The fourth album for the indie-rock band was mixed by John O'Mahony.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Swoon

Swoon

by Silversun Pickups
April 14, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock band was produced by Dave Cooley.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
You Can Have What You Want

You Can Have What You Want

by Papercuts
April 14, 2009
The third album for the indie-pop band led by Jason Quever.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Future Will Come

The Future Will Come

by The Juan MacLean
April 14, 2009
This is the second album for the electronic artist from Rhode Island.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Honey Moon

Honey Moon

by The Handsome Family
April 14, 2009
The latest album for the duo is a series of love songs to celebrate their 20 years of marriage.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
The Open Door [EP]

The Open Door [EP]

by Death Cab for Cutie
April 14, 2009
The EP features four new song recorded during the Narrow Stairs sessions and a demo version of 'Talking Bird.'
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Inside Your Guitar

Inside Your Guitar

by It Hugs Back
April 7, 2009
The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Scramble

Scramble

by The Coathangers
April 7, 2009
The second album for the Atlanta-based female rock band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Play Music

Play Music

by Thieves Like Us
April 7, 2009
This is the debut album for the three-piece formed in Berlin.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Two Suns

Two Suns

by Bat for Lashes
April 7, 2009
The second album for the singer was produced by David Kosten and features guest appearances by Yeasayer and Scott Walker.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Jewellery

Jewellery

by Micachu & the Shapes
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the British band was produced by Matthew Herbert.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
Kingdom Of Rust

Kingdom Of Rust

by Doves
April 7, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was co-produced with Dan Austin and John Leckie.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Yonder Is The Clock

Yonder Is The Clock

by The Felice Brothers
April 7, 2009
The second album on the Team Love label for the three brothers from upstate New York.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Begone Dull Care

Begone Dull Care

by Junior Boys
April 7, 2009
The third album fof the electronic duo from Canada.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Tentacles

Tentacles

by Crystal Antlers
April 7, 2009
The debut full-length for the indie-rock band from Long Beach, California.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Repo

Repo

by Black Dice
April 7, 2009
The second album on the Paw Tracks label for the Brooklyn-based experimental group.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
I Was A King

I Was A King

by I Was a King
April 7, 2009
The sophomore album for the Norwegian indie rock band was produced by Gary Olson.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Sun Gangs

Sun Gangs

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

Vs. Children

by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
April 7, 2009
This is the second release in 2009 for Owen Ashworth following last month's release of his compilation album, Advance Base Battery Life.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
The Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean

by Richard Swift
April 7, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer-songwriter includes one track co-produced by Mark Ronson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Hey Everyone

Hey Everyone

by Dananananaykroyd
April 6, 2009
The debut album for the Glasgow-based indie-rock band was produced by Machine.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Labyrinthes

Labyrinthes

by Malajube
March 31, 2009
The francophone rock band from Montreal releases its third album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Good Evening

Good Evening

by Nite Jewel
March 31, 2009
The debut album for Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ramona Gonzalez.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
It's Blitz

It's Blitz

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
March 31, 2009
The third album for the New York band was produced by Nick Launay and Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
Lost Channels

Lost Channels

by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
A New Tide

A New Tide

by Gomez
March 31, 2009
The sixth album for the British indie-rock band was produced with Brian Deck.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.1
Rules

Rules

by The Whitest Boy Alive
March 31, 2009
The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.3
Technicolor Health

Technicolor Health

by Harlem Shakes
March 24, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
The Hazards Of Love

The Hazards Of Love

by The Decemberists
March 24, 2009
The Portland, Oregon, indie band's fifth album features guest appearances by Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Robyn Hitchcock, and the Spinanes' Rebecca Gates.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Kicks

Kicks

by 1990s
March 24, 2009
The second album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler and is the first album with Dino Bardot, who replaced Jamie McMorrow.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Fuckbook

Fuckbook

by Condo Fucks
March 24, 2009
The first album by Yo La Tengo under the Condo Fucks band name.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Enemy Mine

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
I Blame You

I Blame You

by Obits
March 24, 2009
This is the debut album for Rick Froberg's latest band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Slow Dance

Slow Dance

by Jeremy Jay
March 24, 2009
The singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and Paris, France, releases his latest full-length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
O+S

O+S

by O+S
March 24, 2009
Orenda Fink and her friend Scalpelist (Cedric LeMoyne of Remy Z) releases their debut album produced by Michael Patterson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Klang

Klang

by The Rakes
March 23, 2009
The third album for the British indie-rock band was recorded in Berlin.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Grammatics

Grammatics

by Grammatics
March 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for the indie-rock band from Leeds, England.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd