Album Releases by Genre

Tomorrow Today

Tomorrow Today

by Seeland
March 17, 2009
The debut album for the electronic duo of Tim Felton and Billy Bainbridge.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Beware

Beware

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
March 17, 2009
Will Oldham's latest album under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy moniker features appearances by such guest as Wilco's Leroy Bach and Mekons' Jon Langford.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Wavvves

Wavvves

by Wavves
March 17, 2009
This is the first release on Fat Possum Records for the San Diego-based indie-rock artist.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Rearrange Beds

Rearrange Beds

by An Horse
March 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie duo from Brisbane, Australia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Strange Boys And Girls Club

The Strange Boys And Girls Club

by The Strange Boys
March 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the quartet from Texas.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Mystery [EP]

Mystery [EP]

by BLK JKS
March 10, 2009
The South African indie-rock band releases its first EP produced by Secret Machines' Brandon Curtis.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Face Control

Face Control

by Handsome Furs
March 10, 2009
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Slipway Fires

Slipway Fires

by Razorlight
March 10, 2009
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.3
Mama, I'm Swollen

Mama, I'm Swollen

by Cursive
March 10, 2009
The sixth studio album for the Omaha, Nebraska-based indie-rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Grrr...

Grrr...

by Bishop Allen
March 10, 2009
This is the third full-length for the Brooklyn, New York, indie-rock band.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.3
Heavy Ghost

Heavy Ghost

by DM Stith
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York artist who was discovered by Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
(a)spera

(a)spera

by Mirah
March 10, 2009
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon-based artist features Tara Jane O’Neill, Lori Goldston, and The Decemberists' Chris Funk as guest musicians.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Thank You Very Quickly

Thank You Very Quickly

by Extra Golden
March 10, 2009
The third album for the band that includes members from Kenya and the United States.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Rockwell

Rockwell

by Anni Rossi
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the singer was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Song Of The Pearl

Song Of The Pearl

by Arbouretum
March 10, 2009
The David Heumann-led band releases its latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band

by Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
March 10, 2009
The Seattle-based band's debut album was produced with Scott Colburn.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Advance Base Battery Life

Advance Base Battery Life

by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
March 10, 2009
Owen Ashworth latest album is a collection of singles and compilation tracks released between 2005 and 2008.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day

I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day

by Julie Doiron
March 10, 2009
The Canadian singer's latest solo album was produced by ex-Eric's Trip bandmate Rick White.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Better Than Heavy

Better Than Heavy

by Mongrel
March 7, 2009
The debut album for the group fronted by Reverend and The Makers' Jon McClure, featuring Joe Moskow; Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders and Andy Nicholson; Babyshambles' Drew McConnell; and UK hip-hop artist Lowkey.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Communion

Communion

by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 3, 2009
The two-disc set for the Swedish rock band is its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.5
Blue Lights On The Runway

Blue Lights On The Runway

by Bell X1
March 3, 2009
This is the Irish band's first album without Brian Crosby, who left to pursue other projects.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Oohs & Aahs

Oohs & Aahs

by Say Hi
March 3, 2009
The latest from the indie-rock group was written and produced by band leader Eric Elbogen.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
For Now

For Now

by The Bishops
March 2, 2009
The British indie-rock trio, which includes twins Mike and Pete Bishop, releases its second album, produced by Brian O'Shaughnessy.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
tbd
Jet Black

Jet Black

by Gentleman Reg
February 24, 2009
The second release on Arts & Letters for the Canadian singer, who also appeared in John Cameron Mitchell's movie Shortbus.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
200 Million Thousand

200 Million Thousand

by Black Lips
February 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Atlanta rock band is the follow-up to its 2007 album "Good Bad Not Evil."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Hungry Bird

Hungry Bird

by Clem Snide
February 24, 2009
The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Here We Go Magic

Here We Go Magic

by Here We Go Magic
February 24, 2009
The debut album for Luke Temple as Here We Go Magic was recorded in two months.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
I Have Hands

I Have Hands

by The Bran Flakes
February 24, 2009
The latest release from the duo features 30 tracks of their samples.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Mother Of Curses

Mother Of Curses

by D. Rider
February 17, 2009
The debut album for the rock band led by Todd Albert Rittmann.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Artificial Fire

Artificial Fire

by Eleni Mandell
February 17, 2009
The seventh full-length album from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dissolver

Dissolver

by Iran
February 17, 2009
TV On The Radio's Kyp Malone returns to his other band, Iran, to release its third album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]

March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]

by Beirut
February 17, 2009
The first of the double EP set, March of the Zapotec, features Mexican music influences, whereas the second, Holland, includes songs made by Zach Condon under the name Realpeople.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made

Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made

by Fol Chen
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the California band featuring two former members of the band Liars.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Hush

Hush

by Asobi Seksu
February 17, 2009
The third album for the New York indie-rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Goodnight Oslo

Goodnight Oslo

by Robyn Hitchcock
February 17, 2009
The second album Robyn Hitchcock has recorded with The Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, & Bill Rieflin) features a track used in the film Rachel Getting Married.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
All Aboard Future

All Aboard Future

by These Are Powers
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album on the Dead Oceans label for the trio from Brooklyn and Chicago.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Reviver [EP]

Reviver [EP]

by Abe Vigoda
February 17, 2009
The California indie-rock band releases a five-track EP.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dark Was The Night

Dark Was The Night

by Various Artists
February 17, 2009
The compilation album features tracks from a variety of indie-rock/folk musicans to benefit Red Hot Organization, a charity for HIV/AIDS.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Feel.Love.Thinking.Of.

Feel.Love.Thinking.Of.

by Faunts
February 17, 2009
This is the second studio album for the Canadian rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Come Back To The Five & Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee

Come Back To The Five & Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee

by Benjy Ferree
February 17, 2009
Benjy Ferree's concept album is about the life of Peter Pan actor, Bobby Driscoll, who died broke and homeless at 31.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sagarmatha

Sagarmatha

by The Appleseed Cast
February 17, 2009
The Kansas rock band's seventh album features several instrumental tracks.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.6
Watersports

Watersports

by Mi Ami
February 17, 2009
The San Francisco band's debut on the Quarter Stick label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
From The Forest To The Sea

From The Forest To The Sea

by Southeast Engine
February 17, 2009
The Athens, Ohio indie-rock band releases its latest album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
The Blue Depths

The Blue Depths

by Odawas
February 17, 2009
The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
kiss/kick

kiss/kick

by Broken Spindles
February 17, 2009
The Faint's Joel Petersen releases his latest album as Broken Spindles.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The Fray

The Fray

by The Fray
February 3, 2009
The follow-up to the Colorado quartet's twice-platinum debut album was produced by Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
To Willie

To Willie

by Phosphorescent
February 3, 2009
Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Love Hate And Then There's You

Love Hate And Then There's You

by The Von Bondies
February 3, 2009
The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

by Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
February 3, 2009
Signed to Animal Collective's Paw Tracks label, the artist releases his first full-length album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.5
The Mountain

The Mountain

by Heartless Bastards
February 3, 2009
The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
February 3, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the New York indie-rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

by Hauschka
February 3, 2009
An extended EP of material from Ferndorf recording sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
A Fool for Everyone

A Fool for Everyone

by Mike Bones
February 3, 2009
This is the second album for the guitarist-singer.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Dusk

Dusk

by Ladyfinger (ne)
February 3, 2009
The second album for the Omaha, Nebraska indie-rock band, who previously toured without the (ne) on their name.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Treasury Library Canada

Treasury Library Canada

by Woodpigeon
February 3, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Dear John

Dear John

by Loney, Dear
January 27, 2009
The latest album for Sweden's Emil Svanangen is his first on the Polyvinyl label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
The Empyrean

The Empyrean

by John Frusciante
January 27, 2009
The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
The Time Of The Assassins

The Time Of The Assassins

by Nickel Eye
January 27, 2009
While waiting for the Strokes to return to the recording studio, bassist Nikolai Fraiture formed a side project and released this band's debut album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

by Franz Ferdinand
January 27, 2009
The third album for the UK rock band was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Vacilando Territory Blues

Vacilando Territory Blues

by J Tillman
January 27, 2009
Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
A.M.

A.M.

by Magnetic Morning
January 27, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for Swervedriver's Adam Franklin and Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Great Escape

Great Escape

by The Rifles
January 26, 2009
The British quartet releases its second album, produced by Stan Kybert.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.3
You & I

You & I

by Cut Off Your Hands
January 20, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New Zealand quartet was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Drone Trailer

Drone Trailer

by MV & EE With The Golden Road
January 20, 2009
This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
RTZ

RTZ

by Six Organs of Admittance
January 20, 2009
The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Merriweather Post Pavilion

by Animal Collective
January 20, 2009
The ninth album from the rock group was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
The Crying Light

The Crying Light

by Antony and the Johnsons
January 20, 2009
The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Get Guilty

Get Guilty

by A.C. Newman
January 20, 2009
This is the second solo album for the New Pornographers' Carl Newman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Noble Beast

Noble Beast

by Andrew Bird
January 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Grand

Grand

by Matt & Kim
January 20, 2009
This is the second album for the duo from Brooklyn.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Blood Bank [EP]

Blood Bank [EP]

by Bon Iver
January 20, 2009
The four-track EP was recorded at different places between December 2006 and June 2008.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Skin Of Evil

Skin Of Evil

by Blackout Beach
January 20, 2009
The second full-length solo album for Frog Eyes/Swan Lake's Carey Mercer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

by Fight Like Apes
January 19, 2009
The Irish quartet releases its debut album, produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Major General

Major General

by Franz Nicolay
January 13, 2009
The debut solo album for The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

by The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
January 6, 2009
Norman Cook (also known as Fatboy Slim) releases his debut album under the alias The BPA.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Glasvegas

Glasvegas

by Glasvegas
January 6, 2009
The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Dark End Of The Street [EP]

Dark End Of The Street [EP]

by Cat Power
December 9, 2008
The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition

Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition

by Pavement
December 9, 2008
The rerelease of the indie-rock band's 1997 album features B-sides and live recordings.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
The Finally LP

The Finally LP

by Mark Kozelek
December 9, 2008
The collection contains various covers recorded for tribute albums, plus radio recordings and two instrumentals.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

by Los Campesinos!
November 25, 2008
The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Alone II: The Home Recordings

Alone II: The Home Recordings

by Rivers Cuomo
November 25, 2008
The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Tapes

Tapes

by The Rapture
November 25, 2008
The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Cross Of My Calling

The Cross Of My Calling

by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
November 24, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Sunday At Devil Dirt

Sunday At Devil Dirt

by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
November 18, 2008
This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
NYC

NYC

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
November 18, 2008
Four Tet's Kieren Hebden and drummer Steve Reid team up for the fourth time on this album about New York City.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Canopy Glow

Canopy Glow

by Anathallo
November 18, 2008
The second album for the Chicago-based band is its first on the Anticon label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night

A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night

by Love Is All
November 11, 2008
The Swedish indie-rock band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
The Sound Of The Smiths

The Sound Of The Smiths

by The Smiths
November 11, 2008
This assortment of singles, B-sides, and live songs from The Smiths was chosen with the help of Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
By-the-Numbers

By-the-Numbers

by The Postmarks
November 11, 2008
The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Secrets Are Sinister

Secrets Are Sinister

by Longwave
November 11, 2008
The fourth album for the New York indie-pop band was produced with Peter Katis and Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Little Joy

Little Joy

by Little Joy
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the rock band headed up by The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti and Rodrigo Amarante.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Limbo, Panto

Limbo, Panto

by Wild Beasts
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the indie rock quartet from Leeds.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
(K)no(w)here

(K)no(w)here

by Wilderness
November 4, 2008
The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Surfing

Surfing

by Megapuss
November 4, 2008
Devendra Banhart and Priestbird's Greg Rogove join up to release their debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Red River

The Red River

by Micah Blue Smaldone
November 4, 2008
This is the third album for the Maine native who has also performed with Death Vessel and The Pinkerton Thugs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ropechain

Ropechain

by Jookabox
November 4, 2008
This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician. [The album was credited under Grampall Jookabox. The band changed its name to just Jookabox in 2009.]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Money

Money

by Skeletons
November 4, 2008
The first album on the Tomlab label for the New York band is its fifth overall.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
No Mundane Options

No Mundane Options

by The Paddingtons
November 3, 2008
The second album for the British indie-rock band was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

by O'Death
October 28, 2008
The third album for the New York quintet was produced with Alex Newport.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3