Singer-Songwriter Artists, Albums, and Music by name

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84	Black Cadillac by Rosanne Cash January 24, 2006 The singer-songwriter reflects on the recent deaths of her father, mother and stepmother with this 12-song set. User Score 8.4
62	If Songs Could Be Held by Rosie Thomas September 13, 2005 This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track. User Score tbd
67	These Friends Of Mine by Rosie Thomas March 13, 2007 Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love." User Score tbd
72	Want One by Rufus Wainwright September 23, 2003 The Canadian singer-songwriter worked with producer Marius deVries (Björk, Massive Attack) for this third LP, which is actually the first half of what was originally planned as a double album ('Want Two' will instead arrive next year). User Score 8.6
78	Want Two by Rufus Wainwright November 16, 2004 The singer's fourth album features the same producer (Marius deVries) and backup musicians as his previous outing, 'Want One.' User Score 8.0

72	Release The Stars by Rufus Wainwright May 15, 2007 The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests. User Score 8.3
72	All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu by Rufus Wainwright April 20, 2010 The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote. User Score tbd
86	Chavez Ravine by Ry Cooder June 14, 2005 The guitarist's latest is a concept album about the residents of 1940's Chavez Ravine, a Mexican-American community near downtown Los Angeles that was famously bulldozed to make way for Dodger Stadium. User Score 8.5
76	My Name Is Buddy by Ry Cooder March 6, 2007 Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!). User Score 8.5
72	Cardinology by Ryan Adams October 28, 2008 Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick. User Score 7.9

67	Pink Bikini by Sally Potter July 14, 2023 The debut full-length release from British filmmaker Sally Potter features "semi-autobiographical" songs about growing up in 1960s London. User Score tbd
86	I See The Sign by Sam Amidon April 13, 2010 The singer-songwriter worked with Nico Muhly on his album of traditional and untraditional songs reworked into folk music. User Score 8.6
83	A Boot And A Shoe by Sam Phillips April 27, 2004 Husband T Bone Burnett produced this latest effort for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years. User Score 8.7
84	Don't Do Anything by Sam Phillips June 3, 2008 This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips. User Score 8.5
55	Afterglow by Sarah McLachlan November 4, 2003 The Canadian singer-songwriter emerges from a period of inactivity with her first album of new material since 1997's 'Surfacing.' Frequent collaborator Pierre Marchand returns as producer. User Score 7.9

85	The Drift by Scott Walker May 23, 2006 The legendary singer-songwriter and one-time teen idol re-emerges with his first album in 11 years. Anyone expecting conventional rock or pop should look elsewhere, however, as it is even more challenging than previous release 'Tilt.' User Score 8.1
71	Kidnapped By Neptune by Scout Niblett May 10, 2005 The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound. User Score tbd
78	The Calcination Of Scout Niblett by Scout Niblett January 26, 2010 The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City. User Score 7.5
64	9th Ward Pickin' Parlor by Shawn Mullins February 14, 2006 Recorded in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, this diverse set finds the singer-songwriter dabbling in everything from gospel to country, and folk to blues-rock. User Score tbd
76	Volume One by She & Him March 18, 2008 Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album. User Score 8.2
76	Suit Yourself by Shelby Lynne May 24, 2005 The country singer was joined in a Nashville studio by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers), Michael Ward (The Wallflowers) and others on this latest release. User Score 8.4
63	Wildflower by Sheryl Crow September 27, 2005 This is the singer's first album in three years. User Score 5.6
77	Colour The Small One by Sia January 10, 2006 Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler (also known for her work with Zero 7) received a boost when a track from her second solo album was featured during the conclusion of HBO's "Six Feet Under," prompting a very belated U.S. release of the album in 2006. User Score 8.7
69	Out Into The Snow by Simon Joyner September 15, 2009 The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat." User Score tbd
50	Theology by Sinéad O'Connor June 26, 2007 This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band. User Score 7.3
78	Two Way Monologue by Sondre Lerche March 9, 2004 21-year-old Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche returns with his second U.S. release. User Score 7.3
74	The Revolution Starts Now by Steve Earle August 24, 2004 The highly political singer-songwriter returns with his 13th studio outing, which includes a duet with Emmylou Harris and a love song ("Condi Condi") about the current National Security Advisor. User Score 7.0
61	Nine Lives by Steve Winwood April 29, 2008 His first album in five years, Steve Winwood's ninth studio effort features nine songs, including one with guitar work by Eric Clapton. User Score tbd
87	Seven Swans by Sufjan Stevens March 16, 2004 The indie singer-songwriter's fourth solo album, produced by Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith, follows on the heels of his critically-lauded 2003 effort 'Greetings From Michigan.' User Score 8.8
76	The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album by Sufjan Stevens July 11, 2006 Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album. User Score 8.0
91	Carrie & Lowell Live by Sufjan Stevens April 28, 2017 The live recording of the singer-songwriter's November 9, 2015 performance of his 2015 release at North Charleston Performing Arts Center in South Carolina. User Score 8.9
78	The True False Identity by T-Bone Burnett May 16, 2006 This is the veteran producer's first solo artist album in 14 years. User Score 7.8
64	Tooth Of Crime by T-Bone Burnett May 13, 2008 The producer of many albums releases an album of songs from the Sam Shepard musical "The Tooth of Crime: Second Dance." User Score tbd
82	East Of Eden by Taken by Trees September 8, 2009 Dan Lissvik produces the second solo album for the Concretes' former lead singer. User Score 8.1
78	Absent Friends by The Divine Comedy May 4, 2004 Neil Hannon returns with his first album since 2001's 'Regeneration.' Basically a solo effort (though retaining the Divine Comedy name), 'Friends' was produced and largely performed by Hannon, with Nigel Godrich handling the mixing. User Score 8.5
79	Wild Hunt by The Tallest Man on Earth April 13, 2010 After his well-received debut album released by Swedish label Gravitation, Kristian Matsson returns with his follow-up on the US-based label Dead Oceans. User Score 8.6
70	The Thorns by The Thorns May 20, 2003 The Thorns is a collaboration between singer-songwriters Matthew Sweet, Shawn Mullins and Pete Droge, with this disc marking their first release together. User Score 8.6
77	Tambourine by Tift Merritt August 24, 2004 George Drakoulias produced this sophomore release for the singer-songwriter, who garnered praise for her 2002 debut 'Bramble Rose.' Here, she adds some Muscle Shoals-style soul to her roots and country repertoire. User Score 8.0
68	Life On Earth by Tiny Vipers July 7, 2009 This is the second full-length album for Jesy Fortino, the singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington. User Score 8.3
74	Blood And Candle Smoke by Tom Russell September 15, 2009 The latest album for the California-born singer-songwriter was produced with Craig Schumacher and features members of Calexico. User Score tbd
76	Scarlet's Walk by Tori Amos October 29, 2002 The suddenly prolific Amos returns with 18 new tracks, begging the question: Y Kant Tori Capitalize Her Song Titles? The album, her first for Epic, is structured as a cross-country journey through the U.S. User Score 8.9
65	The Beekeeper by Tori Amos February 22, 2005 The singer-songwriter returns with her first album of original material in three years, a conceptual work centering on the title character, with its 19 songs divided into six thematic "gardens." Damien Rice guests on one track. User Score 8.3
69	American Doll Posse by Tori Amos May 1, 2007 The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters. User Score 8.7
62	Abnormally Attracted To Sin by Tori Amos May 19, 2009 The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records. User Score 8.6
63	Let It Rain by Tracy Chapman October 15, 2002 On her sixth studio album, the singer-songwriter works with producer John Parish (PJ Harvey) for the first time. User Score 8.4
71	Where You Live by Tracy Chapman September 13, 2005 Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests. User Score 8.2
74	Magic Time by Van Morrison May 17, 2005 The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career. User Score 8.3
54	Harmonium by Vanessa Carlton November 9, 2004 The singer's second effort finds her teamed with Third Eye Blind leader (and current beau) Stephan Jenkins. User Score 7.9
85	Lookaftering by Vashti Bunyan October 25, 2005 Coming a full 35 years after her debut ('Just Another Diamond Day'), the British folk singer's second LP finds her backed by fans/followers such as Devendra Banhart and Joanna Newsom. User Score 8.2
84	Silver Lake by Vic Chesnutt March 25, 2003 The unique singer-songwriter's 11th LP was produced by Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams). User Score 7.5
76	Ghetto Bells by Vic Chesnutt March 22, 2005 The Athens, Georgia singer-songwriter is backed by an all-star band of Van Dyke Parks (keyboards), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Don Heffington (drums), with John Chelew producing. User Score tbd
71	Unmap by Volcano Choir September 22, 2009 Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir. User Score 7.4
79	Where The Humans Eat by Willy Mason October 12, 2004 The Martha's Vineyard native recorded this debut LP of intelligent, folky rock when he was 19. User Score 8.3
66	If The Ocean Gets Rough by Willy Mason March 20, 2007 The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album. User Score 8.1
93	My Dusty Road by Woody Guthrie August 25, 2009 The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection. User Score 7.2
58	Charmed & Strange by Yoav January 29, 2008 The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar. User Score 8.4
72	Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night) by Yusuf May 5, 2009 The latest album for the singer-songwriter previously known as Cat Stevens was recorded live in various studios around the world. User Score 8.3
65	Zee Avi by Zee Avi May 19, 2009 The debut album for the Malaysian-born singer-songwriter. User Score tbd