Album Releases by Genre

LAGEOS

LAGEOS

by Actress
May 25, 2018
An expanded project from producer Darren Cunningham (aka Actress) and the London Contemporary Orchestra that first premiered in 2016 at the Barbican Centre.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
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
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
Home Acres

Home Acres

by Aloha
March 9, 2010
The rock quartet worked on writing the songs over the Internet before coming together to record the album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Kurr

Kurr

by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Because of a Flower

Because of a Flower

by Ana Roxanne
November 13, 2020
The second release for the Los Angeles-based musician was created over five years.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
We Are Him

We Are Him

by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Ouliposaliva

Ouliposaliva

by Angil & The Hidden Tracks
November 24, 2008
The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
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
Water Curses [EP]

Water Curses [EP]

by Animal Collective
May 6, 2008
The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
All Thoughts Fly

All Thoughts Fly

by Anna von Hausswolff
September 25, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the Swedish composer includes seven instrumental tracks featuring a pipe organ from a church in Gothenburg.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Pink Dolphins

Pink Dolphins

by Anteloper
June 24, 2022
The latest full-length release for Jaimie Branch and Jason Nazary as Anteloper was produced by Jeff Parker.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Anti-Pop Consortium Vs. Matthew Shipp

Anti-Pop Consortium Vs. Matthew Shipp

by Anti-Pop Consortium
February 18, 2003
Thirsty Ear's Blue Series continues with the unlikely pairing of avant-garde jazz pianist (and Blue Series curator) Matthew Shipp with the experimental New York hip-hop outfit Anti-Pop Consortium. This is also the very last album to be released by APC, who have officially disbanded.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

by Apparat
February 19, 2013
The 10th release for Sascha Ring as Apparat was originally commissioned for 2012 Ruhr Festival's stage production of Tolstoy’s War and Peace directed by Sebastian Hartmann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Spirit

Spirit

by Apse
August 19, 2008
The debut album of the Connecticut rock group was originally released overseas in 2006.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Before Today

Before Today

by Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti
June 8, 2010
Los Angeles-based Ariel Pink releases his first album on the 4AD label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Iowa Dream

Iowa Dream

by Arthur Russell
November 15, 2019
The posthumous collection of demos, home recordings and other unreleased songs from the 1970s and 80s from the singer-songwriter features new contributions from Peter Broderick to help complete some of the tracks.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Picture of Bunny Rabbit

Picture of Bunny Rabbit

by Arthur Russell
June 23, 2023
The compilation features nine unreleased tracks from avant-garde/experimental cellist Arthur Russell, who passed away in 1992.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.7
Cuidado Madame

Cuidado Madame

by Arto Lindsay
April 21, 2017
The first studio full-length release in over 10 years was inspired by Afro-Brazilian spiritual rhythms called Candomblé.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
As Seen Through Windows

As Seen Through Windows

by Bell Orchestre
March 10, 2009
This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Open Arms to Open Us

Open Arms to Open Us

by Ben LaMar Gay
November 19, 2021
The latest full-length release for Ben LaMar Gay features guest appearance from Angel Bat Dawid, Gira Dahnee, A.Martinez, Dorothée Munyaneza, Ohmme, Onye Ozuzu, Tomeka Reid, and Ayanna Woods.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Temper

Temper

by Benoît Pioulard
October 14, 2008
The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Ambivalence Avenue

Ambivalence Avenue

by Bibio
June 23, 2009
The second full-length album for Stephen Wilkinson is his first on Warp records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Big Walnuts Yonder

Big Walnuts Yonder

by Big Walnuts Yonder
May 5, 2017
The debut full-length release for the collaborative project featuring Mike Watt, Nels Cline, Nick Reinhart, and Greg Saunier was recorded in three days in 2014 due to the busy schedules of the band members.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
City Lake [Reissue]

City Lake [Reissue]

by Bing & Ruth
November 13, 2015
The reissued and remastered release of the full-length debut for the Brooklyn pianist and composer David Moore features three new tracks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Drawing Restraint 9 OST

Drawing Restraint 9 OST

by Björk
August 23, 2005
Enlisted as composer for boyfriend Matthew Barney's latest experimental film (which loosely concerns whales and Japan), Bjork responded with a largely instrumental score. Will Oldham guests.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Voltaic [Live]

Voltaic [Live]

by Björk
June 30, 2009
The live CD features live recordings after the release of 2007's "Volta."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Vulnicura Live

Vulnicura Live

by Björk
July 22, 2016
The live album mixed by Björk, Arca and The Haxan Cloak was first available as a 14-track limited release only at Rough Trade stores. The wider commercial release features one less track ("All Neon Like") and was mixed by Björk, Arca and Chris Elms.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.9
Broken Ear Record

Broken Ear Record

by Black Dice
September 6, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn noise-rockers.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
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
Dumb Flesh

Dumb Flesh

by Blanck Mass
May 12, 2015
This is the second solo release for Fuck Buttons' Benjamin John Power.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
All Across This Land

All Across This Land

by Blitzen Trapper
October 2, 2015
The eighth full-length release from the Portland, Oregon quintet was inspired by classic and southern rock.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Bloodiest

Bloodiest

by Bloodiest
January 15, 2016
The second full-length release for the Chicago metal band was co-produced by Tony Lazzara and Sanford Parker.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Complex

The Complex

by Blue Man Group
April 22, 2003
The multimedia collective known as the Blue Man Group, who can be seen and heard in ongoing theatrical productions in several cities, in television commercials for Intel, and even on a previous instrumental album 'Audio,' have released here something akin to a real rock'n'roll album. Their assortment of invented instrumentation is now accompanied by more traditional instruments, and vocals are provided by an array of guests, including Dave Matthews, Spalding Gray and Tracy Bonham. Included also are covers of "White Rabbit" and "I Feel Love."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.6
Seadrum/House Of Sun

Seadrum/House Of Sun

by Boredoms
May 10, 2005
The latest "album" from the Japanese outfit contains just two tracks, albeit at 20 minutes apiece.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Smile

Smile

by Boris
April 29, 2008
The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
2R0I2P0

2R0I2P0

by Boris
December 11, 2020
The latest full-length collaboration between Boris and Merzbow features new versions of six tracks from Boris' 2019 album Love & Evol, a new version of Journey from the Boris/The Novembers EP, a cover of Coaltar of the Deepers' To the Beach, and the Melvins' song Boris.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Joy

Joy

by Brandt Brauer Frick
October 28, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Berlin-based techno trio features Canadian poer-singer Beaver Sheppard.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Something For All Of Us...

Something For All Of Us...

by Brendan Canning
July 22, 2008
Broken Social Scene cofounder Brendan Canning releases his first solo album as a part of the "Broken Social Scene Presents" series.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
Panic of Looking [EP]

Panic of Looking [EP]

by Brian Eno
November 8, 2011
Brian Eno and poet Rick Holland return with their second release together. The six-track EP contains songs from the Drums Between Bells recording sessions.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Lux

Lux

by Brian Eno
November 13, 2012
Brian Eno's debut solo release on Warp (two previous releases were collaborations with other artists) was originally composed for a sound art exhibit in Italy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Feelings

Feelings

by Brijean
February 26, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Brijean Murphy and Doug Stuart.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
All My Friends Are Funeral Singers

All My Friends Are Funeral Singers

by Califone
October 6, 2009
The Chicago rock band's latest album is also the soundtrack to the film of the same name.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Live in Stuttgart 1975

Live in Stuttgart 1975

by Can
May 28, 2021
The Krautrock band's complete 1975 90-minutes concert in Stuttgart comes from live tape recordings newly mixed and mastered by Irmin Schmidt and Rene Tinner.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Live in Brighton 1975

Live in Brighton 1975

by Can
December 3, 2021
The second live concert recording from German experimental rock band Can's 1975 performance at Brighton was mixed and remastered with Irmin Schimdt and producer/engineer Rene Tinner.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 to 1972 [Box Set]

Sun Zoom Spark: 1970 to 1972 [Box Set]

by Captain Beefheart
November 11, 2014
The four-disc box set collects the remastered versions of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band's early 1970s albums Lick My Decals Off, Baby; The Spotlight Kid; and Clear Spot with a disc of outtakes and alternates takes of songs.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
Boy

Boy

by Carla Bozulich
March 4, 2014
Described by Evangelista singer as her pop album, the first solo release in six years under her real name was co-produced with John Eichenseer.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.0
Boca Negra

Boca Negra

by Chicago Underground Duo
January 26, 2010
Originally a quintet known as the Chicago Underground Orchestra, the duo of Chris Taylor and Rob Mazurek releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Overgrown Path

Overgrown Path

by Chris Cohen
September 25, 2012
The debut solo full-length from the Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Cass McCombs, and Deerhoof's guitarist was recorded in Vermont.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
A Softer Focus

A Softer Focus

by Claire Rousay
April 9, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Texas-based experimental artist features contributions from Ben Baker Billington, Alex Cunningham, Lia Kohl, Macie Stewart, and Dani Toral.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
To Realize

To Realize

by Clipd Beaks
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Oakland-based experimental rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
Lantern

Lantern

by Clogs
February 7, 2006
This is the fourth album for the improvisational, instrumental, genre-defying four-piece, which shares a guitarist (Bryce Dessner) with The National.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton

The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton

by Clogs
March 2, 2010
This is the first non-instrumental album for the group and features My Brightest Diamond's Shara Worden, The National's Matt Berninger, and Sufjan Stevens as guest singers. The songs were written in 2005 while Padma Newsome was working in Italy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Ten

Ten

by cLOUDDEAD
March 16, 2004
This is the second group album (as cLOUDDEAD) for three of the founders of the indie hip-hop collective anticon: Why?, Doseone and Odd Nosdam.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
1971-1981 [Box Set]

1971-1981 [Box Set]

by Cluster
April 15, 2016
The nine-disc box set for the German experimental band formed by Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius features the albums released during the duo's first decade as a band (they would reunite in 1989 and 1987 before finally ending in 2010).
Metascore:
92
User Score:
5.2
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
Mythomania

Mythomania

by Cryptacize
April 21, 2009
The second album for the experimental rock trio was recorded near Yosemite.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
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
I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

by Current 93
March 4, 2014
On the latest release for the experimental British group led by David Tibet that includes James Blackshaw, Andrew Liles, Ossian Brown, Antony Hegarty, and Nick Cave, features Bobbie Watson of Comus, Jack Barnett of These New Puritans, as well as Tony McPhee and Carl Stokes of the Groundhogs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Abandoned Language

Abandoned Language

by Dälek
February 27, 2007
The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Daniel Bachman

Daniel Bachman

by Daniel Bachman
November 11, 2016
The seventh full-length solo studio release for the guitarist was recorded by Brian Haran.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Carnation

Carnation

by Daughn Gibson
June 2, 2015
The third full-length release for the Pennsylvania singer-songwriter was produced with Randall Dunn.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.3
The Plain Where the Palace Stood

The Plain Where the Palace Stood

by David Grubbs
April 16, 2013
Andrea Belfi, Stefano Pilia, and C. Spencer Yeh backed the indie singer-songwriter on his sixth solo release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Blemish

Blemish

by David Sylvian
June 23, 2003
Sylvian's first studio recording since 1999's 'Dead Bees on a Cake' is much darker and more spare than that recording. The former Japan leader is joined by guitarists Derek Bailey and Christian Fennesz on several tracks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Manafon

Manafon

by David Sylvian
September 15, 2009
The latest solo album for the ex-Japan band member features work with musicians from the United Kingdom, Austria, and Japan.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Milk Man

Milk Man

by Deerhoof
March 9, 2004
The San Francisco noise-rockers' latest is a concept album about the Pied Piper-esque title character, who is based on the drawings of illustrator Ken Kagami.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Microcastle

Microcastle

by Deerhunter
October 28, 2008
The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Tryptych

Tryptych

by Demdike Stare
January 31, 2011
Released separately in 2010 as three vinyl records, Forest of Evil, Liberation Through Hearing, and Voices of Dust are released together with additional tracks as a three-CD set for 2011.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.7
Broken Gargoyles

Broken Gargoyles

by Diamanda Galás
August 26, 2022
The two-track release from Diamanda Galás features verses from Georg Heym's poems and was originally a part of sound installation at Hanover's Kapellen Leprosarium (in the Middle Ages it was used to house those with leprosy or the plague).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Uproot

Uproot

by DJ/rupture
October 7, 2008
After several years in Spain, Jace Clayton returns to New York with his latest album of electronic mixes.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Under an Endless Sky

Under an Endless Sky

by Dorothy Moskowitz
March 17, 2023
Dorothy Moskowitz's collaboration with Francesco Paolo Paladino and Luca Chino Ferrari features a 23-minute track.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Tommy

Tommy

by Dosh
April 13, 2010
The fifth album for Martin Dosh was named after his friend Tom Cesario, who had died two years ago.
Metascore:
76
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
Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 1

Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 1

by Earth
February 22, 2011
The pioneers of drone doom return with part one of its latest concept album (Volume 2 is scheduled for 2012).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 2

Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light, Vol. 2

by Earth
February 14, 2012
The second volume in the Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light series from the Seattle-based quartet led by Dylan Carlson comprises five songs.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Parades

Parades

by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Magic Chairs

Magic Chairs

by Efterklang
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Perpetuum Mobile

Perpetuum Mobile

by Einstürzende Neubauten
February 10, 2004
The German noisemakers return with a somewhat quieter affair, marking their first studio recording in four years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Cryptomnesia

Cryptomnesia

by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez
May 5, 2009
The first album of three recorded in 2006 by the side project of Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.7
Alegranza

Alegranza

by El Guincho
October 7, 2008
The first album released in the US for the Barcelona, Spain-based artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
High Water (Mark)

High Water (Mark)

by El-P
March 9, 2004
The Def Jux rapper expands into the realm of modern jazz, with the help of Blue Series stalwarts Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Guillermo Brown.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
The Blue of Distance

The Blue of Distance

by Elori Saxl
January 22, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Minneapolis born composer was written during the summer in the Adirondack Mountains and in the winter on an island in Lake Superior.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Skullsplitter

Skullsplitter

by Eric Chenaux
February 17, 2015
The latest experimental full-length release for the Toronto-based guitarist features four instrumental tracks produced with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Slowly Paradise

Slowly Paradise

by Eric Chenaux
March 9, 2018
The sixth full-length solo release for the Canadian guitarist was recorded in Paris and was produced with Cyril Harrison.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Been Meaning To Tell You

Been Meaning To Tell You

by Ernest Gonzales
February 16, 2010
The Texas artist formerly known as Theory of Everything releases his second album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Hello, Voyager

Hello, Voyager

by Evangelista
March 11, 2008
Carla Bozulich releases her latest album under the new band name of Evangelista.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
In Animal Tongue

In Animal Tongue

by Evangelista
September 20, 2011
This is the third album for the Carla Bozulich-led project under the name Evangelista.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
C'est Com...Com...Complique

C'est Com...Com...Complique

by Faust
March 3, 2009
The German rock group returns with original members Jean Herve Peron, Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, and Ulan Bator's Amaury Cambuzat.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Something Dirty

Something Dirty

by Faust
February 1, 2011
The latest album for the krautrock pioneers features a new lineup with James Johnston and Geraldine Swayne joining original members Jean-Herve Peron and drummer Zappi Diermaier.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Just Us

Just Us

by Faust
November 25, 2014
The 11th studio release from the German Krautrock band is said to be an invitation for fans to use the music as " a base on which to build their own music."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Fresh Air

Fresh Air

by Faust
May 5, 2017
The 13th full-length release for the Krautrock band with Jean-Hervé Peron, Werner Diermaier and Maxime Manac'h features guest appearances from Jürgen Engler, Barbara Manning, and Ysanne Spevack.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Venice

Venice

by Fennesz
March 22, 2004
Vienna's Christian Fennesz, who creates ambient electronica based on processed guitar sounds, returns with his first solo studio effort in four years. David Sylvian guests on one track.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Knoxville

Knoxville

by Fennesz
August 24, 2010
The recording is the live improv performance of Christian Fennesz, David Daniell, and the Necks' Tony Buck at the Knoxille, Tennessee, Big Ears Festival in February 2009.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Bécs

Bécs

by Fennesz
April 29, 2014
The sixth full-length solo release for the Austrian electronic producer Christian Fennesz is considered a conceptual follow-up to 2001's Endless Summer.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Eternal Home

Eternal Home

by Fire-Toolz
October 15, 2021
The seventh full-length release for the Angel Marcloid project was recorded in Chicago.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Los Angeles

Los Angeles

by Flying Lotus
June 10, 2008
The first full-length album on the Warp label for Steven Ellison.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Cosmogramma

Cosmogramma

by Flying Lotus
May 4, 2010
Thom York, Ravi Coltrane, and Laura Darlington appears as a guests on the experimental producer/artist's third full-length album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
The Equatorial Stars

The Equatorial Stars

by Fripp & Eno
August 2, 2004
This is the third full-length collaboration between Brian Eno and guitarist Robert Fripp, with the previous two outings coming in 1973 and 1975.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Street Horrrsing

Street Horrrsing

by Fuck Buttons
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.6
Tarot Sport

Tarot Sport

by Fuck Buttons
October 20, 2009
The second album for the rock duo from Bristol was produced by Andrew Weatherall.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1