Album Releases by Genre

Red

Red

by Guillemots
March 24, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Midnight Boom

Midnight Boom

by The Kills
March 18, 2008
The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Trouble In Dreams

Trouble In Dreams

by Destroyer
March 18, 2008
Dan Bejar, the New Pornographer member, releases his ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
A Mad & Faithful Telling

A Mad & Faithful Telling

by Devotchka
March 18, 2008
The Denver, Colorado-based quartet known for its work on the "Little Miss Sunshine" soundtrack and score releases its latest album on the Anti label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Reality Check

Reality Check

by The Teenagers
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Crystal Castles

Crystal Castles

by Crystal Castles
March 18, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Toronto duo of Ethan Kath and Alice Grass.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
The Visiter

The Visiter

by The Dodos
March 18, 2008
The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Too Old To Die Young

Too Old To Die Young

by Tall Firs
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn, New York band now includes Ryan Sawyer as its full-time drummer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Lay Down The Law

Lay Down The Law

by Switches
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Alopecia

Alopecia

by Why?
March 11, 2008
The band returns with its latest album. With guests musicians Andrew Broder and Mark Erickson of Fog.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Dreaming Of Revenge

Dreaming Of Revenge

by Kaki King
March 11, 2008
The fourth album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer and guitarist was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Staying In

Staying In

by diskJokke
March 11, 2008
Norwegian producer Joakim Dyrdahl releases his debut album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Superabundance

Superabundance

by Young Knives
March 10, 2008
The trio from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, releases its sophomore full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Robotique Majestique

Robotique Majestique

by Ghostland Observatory
March 4, 2008
The Austin, Texas group known more for its live performances releases its third album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
Red Yellow & Blue

Red Yellow & Blue

by Born Ruffians
March 4, 2008
The third album for the indie rock band from Canada.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Afterparty Babies

Afterparty Babies

by Cadence Weapon
March 4, 2008
Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Red Of Tooth And Claw

Red Of Tooth And Claw

by Murder by Death
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band was produced by Trina Shoemaker.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Magnificent Fiend

Magnificent Fiend

by Howlin Rain
March 4, 2008
The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

by These United States
March 4, 2008
The debut album for the Washington, DC-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Sea Lion

Sea Lion

by The Ruby Suns
March 4, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the New Zealand band led by ex-Californian Ryan McPhun.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Shots

Shots

by Ladyhawk
March 4, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian indie rock quartet from Vancouver.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Devotion

Devotion

by Beach House
February 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the Baltimore-based indie-rock duo.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
We Have You Surrounded

We Have You Surrounded

by The Dirtbombs
February 26, 2008
The Dirtbombs fourth full-length album includes covers of songs by Alan Moore, Dead Moon, and Sparks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Sleep Forever

Sleep Forever

by The Big Sleep
February 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn rock band is their first on Frenchkiss Records.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Grand Archives

Grand Archives

by Grand Archives
February 19, 2008
The rock band formed by Band of Horses' Matt Brooke releases its debut album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Some Racing, Some Stopping

Some Racing, Some Stopping

by Headlights
February 19, 2008
The sophomore full-length album for the indie rock trio from Champaign, Illinois.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Ghost Games

Ghost Games

by Apes
February 19, 2008
The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Come Into My House

Come Into My House

by No Kids
February 19, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian trio who were members of the band P:ano.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
59:59

59:59

by Sian Alice Group
February 19, 2008
This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
The Golden Age

The Golden Age

by American Music Club
February 19, 2008
The San Francisco band, now relocated to Los Angeles and with two new members, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Flock

Flock

by Bell X1
February 19, 2008
The third album from the Irish band, which previously included Damien Rice.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
For Emma, Forever Ago

For Emma, Forever Ago

by Bon Iver
February 19, 2008
The debut album from ex-DeYarmond Edison member Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel

Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel

by Atlas Sound
February 19, 2008
The debut solo album from the lead singer of Deerhunter.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Little Death

Little Death

by Pete & the Pirates
February 18, 2008
The debut album for the Reading, England, quintet was produced by Gareth Parton.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Do You Like Rock Music?

Do You Like Rock Music?

by British Sea Power
February 12, 2008
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Graham Sutton and the band.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Circular Sounds

Circular Sounds

by Kelley Stoltz
February 5, 2008
The San Francisco-based singer releases his latest album on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
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
Lucky

Lucky

by Nada Surf
February 5, 2008
The fifth album for the trio from New York was produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Old Growth

Old Growth

by Dead Meadow
February 5, 2008
The Washington D.C band returns as a three piece with its latest album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Here's To Being Here

Here's To Being Here

by Jason Collett
February 5, 2008
The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
The Shackeltons

The Shackeltons

by The Shackeltons
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the quintet from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Another Sound Is Dying

Another Sound Is Dying

by Dub Trio
January 29, 2008
The third studio album for the dub rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Human Bell

Human Bell

by Human Bell
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of David Heumann, lead singer of Arboretum and Lungfish's bass player Nathan Bell.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

by Vampire Weekend
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Women As Lovers

Women As Lovers

by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Field Manual

Field Manual

by Chris Walla
January 29, 2008
Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
Keep Your Eyes Ahead

Keep Your Eyes Ahead

by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Hey Venus!

Hey Venus!

by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Matinee

Matinee

by Jack Peñate
January 22, 2008
The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

by Hello, Blue Roses
January 22, 2008
The debut album for Dan Bejar's other side project (Destroyer being the first) with his girlfriend, Sydney Vermont.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
I'll Be Lightning

I'll Be Lightning

by Liam Finn
January 22, 2008
The debut album for the son of Crowded House's Neil Finn.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
In The Future

In The Future

by Black Mountain
January 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Brighter Than Creation's Dark

Brighter Than Creation's Dark

by Drive-By Truckers
January 22, 2008
This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Mission Control

Mission Control

by The Whigs
January 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
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
Unfamiliar Faces

Unfamiliar Faces

by Matt Costa
January 22, 2008
The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
The Evening Descends

The Evening Descends

by Evangelicals
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album from the Oklahoma indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Distortion

Distortion

by Magnetic Fields
January 15, 2008
The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

by Rivers Cuomo
December 18, 2007
The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Smoke

Smoke

by White Williams
November 6, 2007
Cleveland-based Joe Williams' debut album was recorded in Ohio, New York, and California.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Untrue

Untrue

by Burial
November 6, 2007
The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

by The Wombats
November 5, 2007
The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Load Blown

Load Blown

by Black Dice
October 23, 2007
The Brooklyn-based band releases their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha

by Ween
October 23, 2007
With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
In The Vines

In The Vines

by Castanets
October 23, 2007
This is the third album for the San Diego-based band led by Ray Raposa.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Preparations

Preparations

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

Elegies to Lessons Learnt

by I Like Trains
October 23, 2007
Sigur Ros producer Ken Thomas helped mix iLiKETRAiNS' first studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Teenager

Teenager

by The Thrills
October 23, 2007
The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Make Sure They See My Face

Make Sure They See My Face

by Kenna
October 16, 2007
Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Widow City

Widow City

by The Fiery Furnaces
October 9, 2007
Thrill Jockey releases the New York duo's sixth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Random Spirit Lover

Random Spirit Lover

by Sunset Rubdown
October 9, 2007
The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Cease To Begin

Cease To Begin

by Band of Horses
October 9, 2007
The Seattle band's follow-up to their debut album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Night Falls Over Kortedala

Night Falls Over Kortedala

by Jens Lekman
October 9, 2007
The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

by Enon
October 9, 2007
The trio from Brooklyn and Philadelphia releases its latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
New Seasons

New Seasons

by The Sadies
October 2, 2007
The Canadian alt-country rockers return with their latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Good Arrows

Good Arrows

by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
The Shepherd's Dog

The Shepherd's Dog

by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
In Our Bedroom After The War

In Our Bedroom After The War

by Stars
September 25, 2007
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
In Our Nature

In Our Nature

by Jose Gonzalez
September 25, 2007
Known for his appearance on Zero 7's album, he releases the follow-up to his debut.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
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
Two Gallants

Two Gallants

by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Reunion Tour

Reunion Tour

by The Weakerthans
September 25, 2007
The Canadian band's fourth studio album, again produced by Ian Blurton.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Last Light

Last Light

by Matt Pond
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the indie rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Boss

Boss

by Magik Markers
September 25, 2007
The newest album for the duo from Connecticut.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Invitation Songs

Invitation Songs

by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
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
Once Upon A Time In The West

Once Upon A Time In The West

by Hard-Fi
September 18, 2007
The follow-up to their hit debut album for the British indie-rock group.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Trees Outside The Academy

Trees Outside The Academy

by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Spirit If...

Spirit If...

by Kevin Drew
September 18, 2007
Broken Social Scene's singer goes solo in what will be a series of albums featuring each member of the band plus a few guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Asleep At Heaven's Gate

Asleep At Heaven's Gate

by Rogue Wave
September 18, 2007
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Love Is Simple

Love Is Simple

by Akron/Family
September 18, 2007
The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Let's Stay Friends

Let's Stay Friends

by Les Savy Fav
September 18, 2007
The New York City-based band's fourth studio album.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
Ripe

Ripe

by Ben Lee
September 18, 2007
The Australian singer's sixth album features a duet with Mandy Moore.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The Western Lands

The Western Lands

by Gravenhurst
September 18, 2007
The UK indie rock group's fifth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The State Of Things

The State Of Things

by Reverend and the Makers
September 17, 2007
Jon McClure leads the British band's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
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
Happiness Ltd.

Happiness Ltd.

by Hot Hot Heat
September 11, 2007
The Canadian band's third studio album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
I'll Follow You

I'll Follow You

by Oakley Hall
September 11, 2007
The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.2