Album Releases by Genre

When Your Heart Stops Beating

When Your Heart Stops Beating

by (+44)
November 14, 2006
This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Secret South

Secret South

by 16 Horsepower
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
OST

OST

by 24 Hour Party People
August 6, 2002
The soundtrack to the fictionalized account of the rise and fall of Manchester's Factory Records includes, somewhat obviously, a generous helping of New Order, Joy Division, and Happy Mondays songs (including the title track by the latter), as well as cuts from A Guy Called Gerald, Durutti Column, and the Buzzcocks. This is also the only album where you'll find the newest New Order single, "Here to Stay," a collaboration with the Chemical Brothers that failed to appear on either group's latest LP.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down

by 3 Doors Down
May 20, 2008
The rock band releases its fifth album, which features a song used by the National Guard.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.0
Don't Tread On Me

Don't Tread On Me

by 311
August 16, 2005
The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.0
Worried Well

Worried Well

by 31Knots
August 19, 2008
This is the latest release for the Portland-based trio.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
The Sun Came Out

The Sun Came Out

by 7 Worlds Collide
September 29, 2009
Neil Finn gathers members of Radiohead, The Smiths, and Wilco amongst many others for a two-disc album to benefit Oxfam.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
eMOTIVe

eMOTIVe

by A Perfect Circle
November 2, 2004
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tackles a variety of covers on this latest from his side project, A Perfect Circle, including versions of songs by Depeche Mode ("People Are People"), Devo ("Freedom Of Choice") and Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On"). Also included are two originals.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
Victory Shorts

Victory Shorts

by Absentee
September 30, 2008
The latest album for the English group was produced by Nick Terry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
York Blvd

York Blvd

by Acetone
January 16, 2001
The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sixes & Sevens

Sixes & Sevens

by Adam Green
March 18, 2008
The fifth solo album for the Moldy Peaches member.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
Minor Love

Minor Love

by Adam Green
February 16, 2010
Heavily influenced by the likes of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Adam Green (the alternative-folk singer/songwriter better known for his stint with the lo-fi indie group Moldy Peaches) returns with his sixth studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Labor Days

Labor Days

by Aesop Rock
September 18, 2001
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
Bazooka Tooth

Bazooka Tooth

by Aesop Rock
September 23, 2003
El-P and Mr. Lif guest on Aesop Rock's second LP for the Def Jux label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Sing The Sorrow

Sing The Sorrow

by AFI
March 11, 2003
This is the major-label debut for the Bay Area punk rockers (whose initials stand for "A Fire Inside"), who got their start in Ukiah, Calif. in 1991. Garbage's Butch Vig produces.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Decemberunderground

Decemberunderground

by AFI
June 6, 2006
Jerry Finn returns as producer for the band's first album in three years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Crash Love

Crash Love

by AFI
September 29, 2009
The eighth full-length album for the rock band was produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
New Wave

New Wave

by Against Me!
July 10, 2007
The Florida punk rock band's fourth album was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

by Aidan Moffat And The Best-Ofs
March 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock quartet led by Aidan Moffat.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Bachelor No. 2 (or, the last remains of the dodo)

Bachelor No. 2 (or, the last remains of the dodo)

by Aimee Mann
May 2, 2000
The third solo release from the former 'Til Tuesday leader finally made it to record stores in May 2000, after a long journey that saw Interscope refuse to release the album and Mann issue it on her own SuperEgo label (after selling it through mail order and at her live performances). All's well that ends well, though, as Mann gained widespread acclaim for her soundtrack to P.T. Anderson's film "Magnolia" and even better reviews for this album, which contains four of the tracks from the soundtrack as well as nine additional songs.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.9
@#%&*! Smilers

@#%&*! Smilers

by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Original Motion Picture Score for The Virgin Suicides

Original Motion Picture Score for The Virgin Suicides

by Air
February 29, 2000
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's film features instrumental tracks from Air, as well as the single "Playground Love," featuring vocals from Gordon Tracks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
10,000 Hz Legend

10,000 Hz Legend

by Air
May 29, 2001
The French indie-electronica band made waves with their 1998 debut 'Moon Safari,' but since then their only release has been the motion picture score to Sofia Coppola's "The Virgin Suicides." The wait for their true sophomore album is over with the release of '10,000 Hz Legend,' which includes guest vocal contributions from Beck and Buffalo Daughter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Under Rug Swept

Under Rug Swept

by Alanis Morissette
February 26, 2002
Morissette's third studio album is the first one the 27-year-old Canadian songwriter has produced herself.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Real Animal

Real Animal

by Alejandro Escovedo
June 24, 2008
The ninth solo album for the former punk rocker was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Resurgam

Resurgam

by Alias
August 26, 2008
The fifth album for the artist who most recently relocated from California back to his home state of Maine.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Live

Live

by Alice in Chains
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
ANThology

ANThology

by Alien Ant Farm
March 6, 2001
Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
truANT

truANT

by Alien Ant Farm
August 19, 2003
This sophomore disc for the Southern California alt-metal outfit was produced by Robert and Dean DeLeo of the Stone Temple Pilots.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
Good Mourning

Good Mourning

by Alkaline Trio
May 13, 2003
The Chicago-based emo band returns with their fourth full-length.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Crimson

Crimson

by Alkaline Trio
May 24, 2005
Jerry Finn (blink-182) produced this follow-up to 'Good Mourning.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
This Addiction

This Addiction

by Alkaline Trio
February 23, 2010
Produced and recorded by the band along with the helping hand of producer Matt Allison, the Chicago punk-rock natives' seventh studio album, This Addiction, is the band's first release on their label Heart & Skull and their first with Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
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
Who Killed Amanda Palmer

Who Killed Amanda Palmer

by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The Art Of Losing

The Art Of Losing

by American Hi-Fi
February 25, 2003
This is the sophomore release for the Boston-based alt-rockers.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Mighty Ship

Mighty Ship

by Angela Desveaux
September 9, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her sophomore album produced by Dave Draves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
We Don't Need To Whisper

We Don't Need To Whisper

by Angels and Airwaves
May 23, 2006
The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.5
I-Empire

I-Empire

by Angels and Airwaves
November 6, 2007
The sophomore album for the group led by the former singer/guitarist of Blink-182 and Box Car Racer, Tom DeLonge.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Red Letter Year

Red Letter Year

by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Shall Noise Upon

Shall Noise Upon

by Apollo Sunshine
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the rock trio was recorded in the Catskill Mountains.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Elephant Shoe

Elephant Shoe

by Arab Strap
June 6, 2000
The third full-length from the Scottish outfit.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Mad for Sadness

Mad for Sadness

by Arab Strap
July 4, 2000
This live recording features 10 tracks, mainly consisting of material from the band's first two albums.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The Red Thread

The Red Thread

by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Art Brut vs. Satan

Art Brut vs. Satan

by Art Brut
April 21, 2009
The third album for the English band was produced by Black Francis (aka Frank Black).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Meltdown

Meltdown

by Ash
March 8, 2005
The veteran Irish trio return with a rock-oriented affair, their fifth studio disc overall.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Twilight Of The Innocents

Twilight Of The Innocents

by Ash
July 2, 2007
The fifth and last full album for the UK band. In the future they will release only singles.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Relationship Of Command

Relationship Of Command

by At the Drive-In
September 12, 2000
This is the final release for At The Drive-In, who later split to form groups Sparta and The Mars Volta.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Beyond The Neighbourhood

Beyond The Neighbourhood

by Athlete
September 25, 2007
The third album from the UK group was self-produced by the band.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.4
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
Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

by Attic Lights
October 13, 2008
The debut full-length album for rthe Scottish rock band was produced by Francis MacDonald.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Higher Than The Eiffel

Higher Than The Eiffel

by Audio Bullys
May 18, 2010
After scrapping some previous tracks, the electronic duo sat down and finished fourteen fresh tracks in six months for the band's first release in five years.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.4
Audioslave

Audioslave

by Audioslave
November 19, 2002
After frontman Zack de la Rocha left Rage Against the Machine in 2000, the remaining members of that Los Angeles band enlisted former Soundgarden leader Chris Cornell, and together they formed Audioslave. This is their debut release.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Out Of Exile

Out Of Exile

by Audioslave
May 24, 2005
Rick Rubin produced this second album for the Chris Cornell-meets-Rage Against The Machine supergroup.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Revelations

Revelations

by Audioslave
September 5, 2006
Brendan O'Brien produced this third release for the Chris Cornell-led band.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.1
Auf Der Maur

Auf Der Maur

by Auf Der Maur
June 1, 2004
This is the solo debut for Melissa Auf der Maur, who served as bassist for both Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Chris Goss produced the disc, which also features appearances from Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins).
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Avi Buffalo

Avi Buffalo

by Avi Buffalo
April 27, 2010
This is the debut album for the Long Beach, California-based rock band led by Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg, who also goes by the name Avi Buffalo.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Let Go

Let Go

by Avril Lavigne
June 4, 2002
The 17-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter-skater nails the adult alternative Michelle Branch/Jewel/Alanis Morissette sound on this debut album, featuring her breakout hit single "Complicated."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Fallen House Sunken City

Fallen House Sunken City

by B. Dolan
March 2, 2010
The Rhode Island-based artist who began as a slam poet releases his latest hip hop album produced by Alias.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Build A Nation

Build A Nation

by Bad Brains
June 26, 2007
The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch produced this first release in a dozen years for the original lineup of the lengendary hardcore punk outfit.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Never Cry Another Tear

Never Cry Another Tear

by Bad Lieutenant
November 10, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock band formed by three members of New Order, Jake Evans, and Blur's Alex James appears as a guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
The Process Of Belief

The Process Of Belief

by Bad Religion
January 22, 2002
These 14 new tracks from the Los Angeles punk band mark the 20th anniversary of the group's first LP.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Hour of Bewilderbeast

The Hour of Bewilderbeast

by Badly Drawn Boy
October 3, 2000
The debut full-length album from Damon Gough (who records under the Badly Drawn Boy name) earned Britain's Mercury Prize for Best Album in 2000.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
About A Boy [Soundtrack]

About A Boy [Soundtrack]

by Badly Drawn Boy
April 23, 2002
Instead of a real follow-up to "The Hour of Bewliderbeast" (look for that later in 2002), Damon Gough returns with the score to the film adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel. The 16 new tracks here are split between short instrumental pieces and full songs.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Have You Fed the Fish?

Have You Fed the Fish?

by Badly Drawn Boy
November 5, 2002
After wowing music critics and winning Britain's Mercury Music Prize for his 2000 debut album, 'The Hour of Bewilderbeast,' Damon Gough (who is the one and only member of Badly Drawn Boy) took a bit of time off, recording only the soundtrack for 'About A Boy' in the interim. He now returns with a proper follow-up, preceded by single "You Were Right."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Infinite Arms

Infinite Arms

by Band of Horses
May 18, 2010
The third album for the rock band led by Ben Bridwell is its first on Columbia and for new members Tyler Ramsey and Bill Reynolds who joined after the release of 2007's Cease to Begin.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Maroon

Maroon

by Barenaked Ladies
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.2
Blue Record

Blue Record

by Baroness
October 13, 2009
The second full-length album for the Georgia-based rock band is its first with new guitarist Peter Adams.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Stranger On The Sofa

Stranger On The Sofa

by Barry Adamson
June 13, 2006
The producer and former Bad Seeds member returns with his first solo disc in four years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Fur & Gold

Fur & Gold

by Bat for Lashes
July 31, 2007
The debut album was nominated for the Mercury Prize for best British album this year.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Go Away White

Go Away White

by Bauhaus
March 4, 2008
The first album in over 20 years for the British rock band is also their last.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
To The 5 Boroughs

To The 5 Boroughs

by Beastie Boys
June 15, 2004
The B-Boys, who have moved back to New York from their temporary home of Los Angeles, return with their first album in six years and their second to utilize the beats of Mixmaster Mike. These 15 tracks are all self-produced by the band (a first) and recall the style of their earliest work.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
The Mix-Up

The Mix-Up

by Beastie Boys
June 26, 2007
Money Mark guests on this all-instrumental, post-punk-influenced, 12-track set for the veteran hip-hop outfit.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Midnite Vultures

Midnite Vultures

by Beck
November 16, 1999
Beck's "official" follow-up to 'Odelay' is an even more eclectic mix of soul, electro, funk, folk, rock, and hip-hop, including more than one song that sounds an awful lot like Prince.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Sea Change

Sea Change

by Beck
September 24, 2002
Which Beck is it? The party-loving Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures,' or the more serious, singer-songwriter Beck of 'Mutations.' On this latest release, it is the latter, as Beck reunites with Mutations' producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) for a set of darker, atmospheric, more acoustically-oriented tracks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Guero

Guero

by Beck
March 29, 2005
This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
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
The Information

The Information

by Beck
October 3, 2006
Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
The Flying Club Cup

The Flying Club Cup

by Beirut
October 9, 2007
The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant

Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant

by Belle and Sebastian
June 6, 2000
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
The BBC Sessions

The BBC Sessions

by Belle and Sebastian
November 18, 2008
The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
Rockin' The Suburbs

Rockin' The Suburbs

by Ben Folds
September 11, 2001
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds has ditched the other two members of his band (Ben Folds Five) for this 12-track solo album, on which he plays every instrument himself.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Lifeline

Lifeline

by Ben Harper
August 28, 2007
The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
Changing Horses

Changing Horses

by Ben Kweller
February 3, 2009
The fourth studio album for the ex-Radish member is said to have some country elements.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Awake Is The New Sleep

Awake Is The New Sleep

by Ben Lee
February 22, 2005
You may remember him as Australia's youngest rock star, but Ben Lee is a bit older (well, he's 26) and wiser (well, he's smart enough to date Claire Danes) now for his sixth album, produced (like his debut) by Brad Wood. Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis guests.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.6
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 Rebirth Of Venus

The Rebirth Of Venus

by Ben Lee
April 28, 2009
Brad Wood returns to produce the Australian singer's seventh studio album.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.0
The Ax In The Oak

The Ax In The Oak

by Ben Weaver
August 12, 2008
The sixth album for the Minnesota-based artist was produced by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
For Your Ears Only

For Your Ears Only

by Bentley Rhythm Ace
May 27, 2000
B.R.A.'s follow-up to its hit (in the UK) debut. The band features ex-Pop Will Eat Itself bassist Richard March.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Hot Shots II

Hot Shots II

by Beta Band
July 17, 2001
The second full-length (not including a collection of EPs) from Britain's heralded Beta Band is just as eclectic as the band's first outing, combining pop and indie rock with touches of hip hop and electronica. The ten new tracks are highlighted by the singles "Squares" and "Broke." (And if the immodest album title reminds you of the Stone Roses' 'Second Coming,' don't worry--the comparisons end there.)
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Central Reservation

Central Reservation

by Beth Orton
March 9, 1999
This is the second album for the English singer-songwriter, who gained acclaimed for her 1996 debut 'Trailer Park' as well as her work with the Chemical Brothers and William Orbit. Here, she shies away from the electronica of her prior album, resulting in a more organic folk-and-blues sound.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.9
Daybreaker

Daybreaker

by Beth Orton
July 30, 2002
The English singer-songwriter's third LP features quite an array of guests, including Ryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, and the Chemical Brothers (who have utilized Orton's vocals on several of their own albums). Another longtime collaborator, William Orbit, appears for one track, with the remainder of the mixing duties falling to Everything But The Girl's Ben Watt.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
The Other Side Of Daybreak

The Other Side Of Daybreak

by Beth Orton
September 2, 2003
This compilation consists chiefly of alternate versions of tracks from her recent LP 'Daybreaker,' including live recordings and remixes by Two Lone Swordsmen and Four Tet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Closer

Closer

by Better Than Ezra
August 7, 2001
This is the fourth album for the New Orleans-based trio. It is their first release on indie Beyond Music, after being dropped by Elektra for disappointing sales.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
Private Suit

Private Suit

by Bettie Serveert
September 5, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Only Revolutions

Only Revolutions

by Biffy Clyro
November 9, 2009
The fifth studio album for the Scottish rock trio was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!

Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!

by Bigdumbface
March 6, 2001
Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.8
England, Half English

England, Half English

by Billy Bragg
March 5, 2002
After recording two well-received albums of Woody Guthrie covers with Wilco, the anti-folk pioneer returns to recording original material, this time with his touring band, the Blokes.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Love & Justice

Mr. Love & Justice

by Billy Bragg
April 22, 2008
The 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Mermaid Avenue Vol. II

Mermaid Avenue Vol. II

by Billy Bragg & Wilco
May 30, 2000
Following 1998's successful collaboration Mermaid Avenue, Billy Bragg and Wilco have reunited to bring more of Woody Guthrie's unrecorded lyrics to life.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
TheFutureEmbrace

TheFutureEmbrace

by Billy Corgan
June 21, 2005
The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7