Album Releases by Genre

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
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
The Unsemble

The Unsemble

by The Unsemble
March 4, 2014
The debut release for the trio formed by the Jesus Lizard's Duane Denison, Einsturzende Neubaten's Alexander Hacke, and Silver Jew's Brian Kotzur includes five improvised tracks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Voices In A Rented Room

Voices In A Rented Room

by New Bums
February 25, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration by Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance and Donovan Quinn of Skygreen Leopards.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Along the Way

Along the Way

by Mark McGuire
February 4, 2014
This is the third full-length solo release for the former Emeralds guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
No End

No End

by Keith Jarrett
November 25, 2013
The pianist plays not only piano but bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, percussion, recorder, and tabla on this release recorded in 1986.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Boot!

Boot!

by The Thing
November 19, 2013
The latest release for the Scandinavian free jazz trio of baritone saxophonist Mats Gustafsson, bassist Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, and drummer Paal Nilssen-Love includes three originals and two jazz standards.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Take Me to the Land of Hell

Take Me to the Land of Hell

by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 24, 2013
The latest release for the widow of John Lennon/Japanese avant garde artist was produced with Sean Lennon and Yuka Honda. The album includes guest appearances from Nels Cline, Lenny Kravitz, Questlove, and Andrew Wyatt.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Glow

Glow

by Jackson and His Computerband
September 3, 2013
This is the first release in eight years for French electronic artist, Jackson Fourgeaud.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Slow Focus

Slow Focus

by Fuck Buttons
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the London electronic duo of Andrew Hung and Benjamin Power was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Return to Annihilation

Return to Annihilation

by Locrian
June 25, 2013
The latest release for the Chicago experimental rock trio is its first on the Relapse label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
The  Lost Tapes

The Lost Tapes

by Rodion G.A.
May 28, 2013
The collection of unreleased tracks from the Romanian producer Rodion Rosca was recorded between 1978-1984.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
13 Degrees of Reality

13 Degrees of Reality

by The Heliocentrics
April 30, 2013
The latest release for the the British ensemble includes influences of jazz, rock, and world music with instruments such as kalimba, the koto, marimbula, and santur.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Your Turn

Your Turn

by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
April 30, 2013
The mostly instrumental second release for Marc Ribot's experimental trio was produced by Greg Saunier of Deerhoof.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
5.6
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
No Answer: Lower Floors

No Answer: Lower Floors

by Wolf Eyes
April 9, 2013
The latest release for the Michigan noise rock band includes contributions from former members Aaron Dilloway, Mike Connelly, and new guitarist James Baljo.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
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
Exorcism of Envy

Exorcism of Envy

by Mark Stewart
December 11, 2012
Mark Stewart's 2012 release The Politics of Envy is remixed with the help of such artists as Factory Floor, Keith Levene, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Daddy G of Massive Attack, and Primal Scream.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Bish Bosch

Bish Bosch

by Scott Walker
December 4, 2012
The first studio solo release for the American-born singer-songwriter since 2006's The Drift was recorded over three years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
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
These Walls of Mine

These Walls of Mine

by Peter Broderick
October 22, 2012
The experimental release sees the musician mixing various pieces of his own voice rapping, talking, and singing with music.
Metascore:
70
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
Breakthrough

Breakthrough

by The Gaslamp Killer
September 18, 2012
The debut full-length release for William Bensussen as The Gaslamp Killer features guest appearances from such artist as Gonjasufi, Shigeto, Samiyam, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, and Daedelus.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Occupied With the Unspoken

Occupied With the Unspoken

by Golden Retriever
July 24, 2012
This is the second full-length release for the experimental instrumental electronic duo of Matt Carlson of Parenthetical Girls and Jonathan Sielaff, who also was in the Parenthetical Girls as well as the band AU.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Silfra

Silfra

by Hauschka
May 22, 2012
American violinist Hilary Hahn improvised tracks with Hauschka (German pianist Volker Bertelmann) on this release recorded in Iceland.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Between the Times and the Tides

Between the Times and the Tides

by Lee Ranaldo
March 20, 2012
The Sonic Youth guitarist's latest solo album produced by John Agnello features fellow Sonic Youth member Steve Shelly, Bob Bert, Jim O'Rouke, Nels Cline of Wilco, Irwin Menkin, Alan Licht, and John Medesk.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
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
Patience (After Sebald)

Patience (After Sebald)

by The Caretaker
February 14, 2012
Leyland Kirby used Austrian composer Franz Schubert's music to create the soundtrack to Grant Lee's film of the same name.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Garden Window

Garden Window

by O' Brother
January 10, 2012
The debut full-length album for the Atlanta rock quintet was produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Live at the South Bank

Live at the South Bank

by Kieran Hebden
November 15, 2011
Swedish saxophonist Mats Gustafsson joined the last collaboration of Steve Reid and Kieran Hebden of Four Tet on this final album from Reid, who died in April 2010.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
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
Forever

Forever

by Sleep Over
September 27, 2011
This is the debut release for the indie group led by Austin-based artist Stefanie Franciotti.
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
Salon des Amateurs

Salon des Amateurs

by Hauschka
April 12, 2011
Volker Bertelmann's latest album sees the composer creating house and techno music with help from violinist Hillary Hahn, Mum's drummer Samuli Kosminen, and Calexico's John Convertino and Joe Burns.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Horizontal Structures

Horizontal Structures

by Moritz von Oswald Trio
March 15, 2011
This is the second studio album for the trio that includes Moritz Von Oswald, Max Loderbauer, and Sasu Ripatti.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]

Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack]

by Jonny Greenwood
March 8, 2011
The Radiohead guitarist returns to film scoring (he worked on the 2007 film There Will Be Blood) working on the soundtrack for the Japanese movie Norwegian Wood.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
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
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
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
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
Hunting My Dress

Hunting My Dress

by Jesca Hoop
July 27, 2010
This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Terror of Cosmic Loneliness

Terror of Cosmic Loneliness

by Gruff Rhys
July 27, 2010
The latest project for Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys has him teaming up with Brazilian artist Tony Da Gatorra. The making of the album is the subject of the documentary, Seperado.
Metascore:
55
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
Royal Toast

Royal Toast

by The Claudia Quintet
May 18, 2010
The experimental jazz quintet led by Grammy-nominated John Hollenbeck invites Gary Versace for its fifth album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
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
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
Junior

Junior

by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer

Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer

by Red Sparowes
April 6, 2010
The third instrumental album for the rock project started by Isis members Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide is its first since Josh Graham left in 2008.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.8
Pumps!

Pumps!

by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Peepers

Peepers

by Polar Bear
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated experimental jazz band releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Sisterworld

Sisterworld

by Liars
March 9, 2010
The fifth album for the trio was recorded in Los Angeles with Tom Biller.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
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
Endless Falls

Endless Falls

by Loscil
March 2, 2010
The latest ambient album for Scott Morgan, the Canadian producer, features a spoken word track with Destroyer's Dan Bejar.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
The Bells

The Bells

by Nils Frahm
March 2, 2010
The latest album for the German pianist features 11 tracks of piano improvisations.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
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
Going Places

Going Places

by Yellow Swans
March 2, 2010
This the final album for Pete Swanson and Gabriel Mindel Saloman. The experimental music duo from Portland, Oregon broke up in 2008.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
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
Dear God, I Hate Myself

Dear God, I Hate Myself

by Xiu Xiu
February 23, 2010
Dear God, I Hate Myself is the art-rock band's first release featuring new band member Angela Seo (keys). The album also features contributions from producer/Deerhoof member Greg Saunier.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Tapestry Of Webs

Tapestry Of Webs

by Past Lives
February 23, 2010
The debut full-length album for the rock band featuring members of Seattle's The Blood Brothers was produced by Steve Fisk
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Kollaps Tradixionales

Kollaps Tradixionales

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
February 16, 2010
The sixth album for the Canadian group is the first credited under the shortened name of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
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
Causers of This

Causers of This

by Toro y Moi
February 9, 2010
Chaz Bundick is the one-man project behind Toro Y Moi. He mixes the best musical elements from across the globe, including electronic, psychedelic-rock, and R&B on his first full length record.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament

Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament

by Skullflower
February 2, 2010
The British drone band's latest release is a two-CD set.
Metascore:
81
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
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
Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

by Harvey Milk
January 26, 2010
The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Origins [EP]

Origins [EP]

by VoicesVoices
January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles-based duo releases a six-track EP produced by Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Stigmata

Stigmata

by Martin Rev
January 5, 2010
The former member of the electro-punk duo Suicide releases his latest solo album, which is dedicated to his wife who passed away in 2007.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Waiting For You

Waiting For You

by King Midas Sound
December 8, 2009
The project consisting of The Bug, Roger Robinson and Hitomi releases its first album together.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.0
Chimeric

Chimeric

by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
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
Dead Zone Boys

Dead Zone Boys

by Jookabox
November 3, 2009
The David "Moose" Adamson-led band changes its name to just Jookabox for its third album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Earthly Delights

Earthly Delights

by Lightning Bolt
October 27, 2009
This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
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
Geneva

Geneva

by Russian Circles
October 20, 2009
The third album for the rock trio was produced by Brandon Curtis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
New Clouds

New Clouds

by White Rainbow
October 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for Portland-based Adam Forkner.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Embryonic

Embryonic

by The Flaming Lips
October 13, 2009
The latest album for the rock band features guest appearances by MGMT, the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Karen O, and German mathematician, Dr. Thorsten Wormann.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
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
God Is Good

God Is Good

by Om
September 29, 2009
This is the first studio album for the band since adding new drummer Emil Amos.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Between My Head and the Sky

Between My Head and the Sky

by Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band
September 22, 2009
The first album credited to the Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band since 1975 features Keigo "Cornelius" Oyamada, Yuka Honda (of Cibo Matto), and her son/producer Sean Lennon.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Unmap

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.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Rain Machine

Rain Machine

by Rain Machine
September 22, 2009
Kyp Malone who has appeared on TV On The Radio and Iran's albums, releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Central Market

Central Market

by Tyondai Braxton
September 15, 2009
The Battles band member releases his latest solo album on the Warp label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Incident

The Incident

by Porcupine Tree
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
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
In Prism

In Prism

by Polvo
September 8, 2009
The first studio album for the rock band in more than 12 years was produced by Brian Paulson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.6
As Good As Gone

As Good As Gone

by Nudge
September 8, 2009
This is the latest album for the Brian Foote-led group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Snake

The Snake

by Wildbirds & Peacedrums
August 25, 2009
The Swedish duo releases their second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Luminous Night

Luminous Night

by Six Organs of Admittance
August 18, 2009
Ben Chasny returns to his solo project to release his 11th studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Wind's Poem

Wind's Poem

by Mount Eerie
August 18, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the Washington state-based artist Phil Elverum.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
Armistice

Armistice

by MUTEMATH
August 18, 2009
Dennis Herring produced the second album for the rock band who had its song "Spotlight" featured on the "Twilight" soundtrack.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Destination Tokyo

Destination Tokyo

by Nisennenmondai
August 11, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Japanese trio.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Troubled, Shaken Etc.

Troubled, Shaken Etc.

by Sian Alice Group
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Gather, Form & Fly

Gather, Form & Fly

by Megafaun
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album gathers music from two discs for the North Carolina-based band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Riceboy Sleeps

Riceboy Sleeps

by Jonsi & Alex
July 21, 2009
Sigur Ros' Jon Thor (Jonsi) Birgisson and his boyfriend Alex Somers release their first album together.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
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
Beacons Of Ancestorship

Beacons Of Ancestorship

by Tortoise
June 23, 2009
The rock band releases its first album of new material since 2004's "It's All Around You."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
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
Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1

Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1

by The Paper Chase
May 26, 2009
The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.7
Harmonium

Harmonium

by The Soundcarriers
May 26, 2009
The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd