Album Releases by Genre
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Niño Rojo
by Devendra Banhart
September 21, 2004
Nino Rojo, the eccentric singer-songwriter's second release of 2004, was recorded during the same sessions that produced 'Rejoicing In The Hands.'
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Living Things
by Matthew Sweet
September 7, 2004
The singer-songwriter (who also appears in the group The Thorns) releases his first official solo disc since 1999's 'In Reverse.' Van Dyke Parks guests.
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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.
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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.
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The Way It Really Is
by Lisa Loeb
August 10, 2004
The bespectacled singer-songwriter and Food Network hostess returns with a slightly darker effort, confusingly titled after a song that appeared on her previous album but is not included here.
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The Heat
by Jesse Malin
June 29, 2004
This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.
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Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See
by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
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Happenstance
by Rachael Yamagata
June 8, 2004
'Happenstance' is the first solo LP for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter, who has also recorded with the funk band Bumpus.
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Elk-Lake Serenade
by Hayden
May 18, 2004
A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian).
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Rejoicing In The Hands
by Devendra Banhart
May 4, 2004
The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004.
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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.
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C'Mon Miracle
by Mirah
May 4, 2004
The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).
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Between Here And Gone
by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2004
The songwriter returns with her first album of new material in three years, co-produced with pianist Matt Rollings and John Jennings.
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Escondida
by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
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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.
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Retriever
by Ron Sexsmith
April 6, 2004
Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.
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Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets
by Gary Jules
March 23, 2004
Available for several years on his own website, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gary Jules' second album finally got a major-label release in 2004 thanks to the unexpected success of one of its tracks--a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World"--that appeared on the Donnie Darko soundtrack.
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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.'
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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.
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Baby Blue
by Mary Lou Lord
March 9, 2004
The Boston-based singer-songwriter's second studio album features songs written by Nick Saloman (aka the Bevis Frond), as well as covers of Pink Floyd's "Fearless" and Pete Ham's "Baby Blue."
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Virginia Creeper
by Grant-Lee Phillips
February 24, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and occasional Gilmore Girls actor) formerly of the group Grant Lee Buffalo.
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Get Away From Me
by Nellie McKay
February 10, 2004
London-born, 19-year-old jazz vocalist Nellie McKay makes her debut with this 2-disc set produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. Unlike contemporaries such as Norah Jones, McKay brings a darker edge and a sense of humor (and even a hint of hip hop) to her songs, all of which she wrote herself.
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Lucky
by Melissa Etheridge
February 10, 2004
The veteran singer-songwriter was forced by Island to re-record the songs for this eighth album three times, before the label finally approved a release. This final version was recorded with producer John Shanks (Alanis Morissette) and marks the first of her albums to include songs not written by Etheridge.
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Educated Guess
by Ani DiFranco
January 20, 2004
The singer-songwriter's latest is a solo release in every sense of the word, as DiFranco wrote, produced, played, and sang everything on the album (not to mention releasing it on her own record label).
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Folklore
by Nelly Furtado
November 25, 2003
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's sophomore effort comes a full three years after her debut, 'Whoa, Nelly!'
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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.
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Comfort Woman
by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 14, 2003
The soul singer's fifth LP is less political than previous efforts, as may be expected from a disc that lists three tracks titled "Love Song."
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The Evening Of My Best Day
by Rickie Lee Jones
October 7, 2003
'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell.
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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).
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Stumble Into Grace
by Emmylou Harris
September 23, 2003
Still going strong at 57, the Grammy-winning artist offers 12 new tracks, with some A-list backing from the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Jill Cunniff, Jane Siberry, and Kate and Anna McGarrigle.
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North
by Elvis Costello
September 23, 2003
'North' is a song cycle of piano-based ballads dealing with the ups and downs romance--both the ending of one releationship and the subsequent beginning of a new love.
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Leona Naess
by Leona Naess
September 16, 2003
New York singer-songwriter Leona Naess recorded this third album in Los Angeles with producer Ethan Johns (Rufus Wainwright).
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Heavier Things
by John Mayer
September 9, 2003
The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter (who is frequently compared to Dave Matthews) attempts to duplicate the unexpected success of 2001's 'Room for Squares' with this third album.
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1972
by Josh Rouse
August 26, 2003
The fifth album from the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter is indeed influenced by the music of 1972 (the year Rouse was born).
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Skywatching
by Pete Droge
July 15, 2003
The fourth LP for the singer-songwriter (who is also a member of The Thorns) is his first without longtime producer Brendan O'Brien, as Droge handles production chores himself.
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Liz Phair
by Liz Phair
June 24, 2003
The far-from-prolific singer-songwriter's fourth album finds a 36-year-old Liz Phair trying to be... Avril Lavigne? Yes, her sound has changed quite a bit since her acclaimed 1993 debut 'Exile in Guyville,' taking on a glossy pop sheen on this release, thanks to production by the Matrix (as well as Michael Penn and Pete Yorn, we might add--but the Matrix????).
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O
by Damien Rice
June 10, 2003
This full-length debut for the Irish singer/songwriter has moved beyond his home country (where it was a massive hit) to attract critical praise and strong sales worldwide. Mostly self-produced and recorded, the disc also comes in specially-designed packaging including text, artwork and photographs.
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0304
by Jewel
June 3, 2003
Album number five finds the singer-songwriter seemingly entering an early mid-life crisis, as she dives headfirst into commercial teen-dance-pop territory.
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Run To Ruin
by Nina Nastasia
June 3, 2003
Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.
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Soul Journey
by Gillian Welch
June 3, 2003
The talented singer-songwriter reunites with producer David Rawlings for her fourth album.
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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.
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On And On
by Jack Johnson
May 6, 2003
Professional surfer-turned-rocker Jack Johnson returns with his second LP of mellow alt-rock.
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Night On My Side
by Gemma Hayes
April 22, 2003
The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.
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Day I Forgot
by Pete Yorn
April 15, 2003
The sophomore LP for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is similar in sound to his 2001 debut 'Musicforthemorningafter.'
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Silver Lake
by Vic Chesnutt
March 25, 2003
The unique singer-songwriter's 11th LP was produced by Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams).
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Where Shall You Take Me
by Damien Jurado
March 18, 2003
The fifth full-length for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter returns with ten new mostly-acoustic tales about America's heartland, including live favorite "Texas to Ohio."
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Evolve
by Ani DiFranco
March 11, 2003
Still going strong 15 years and 13 albums into her career (and that's not including live recordings or other compilations), Ani DiFranco returns with 12 new tracks backed by a five-piece band.
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Diamonds On The Inside
by Ben Harper
March 11, 2003
Southern California native Harper has gained a cult following for his jam-band-like approach to roots rock. This is his fifth studio LP.
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The Grotto
by Kristin Hersh
March 4, 2003
Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).
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You Are Free
by Cat Power
February 18, 2003
Chan Marshall's first album of new material since 1998 was recorded in Los Angeles with Adam Kasper (Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam), who in turn brought in friends such as Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder.
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The Beauty Of The Rain
by Dar Williams
February 18, 2003
Folkie Dar Williams returns with her sixth album, which is perhaps her most diverse and fullest-sounding yet, enhanced by the presence of a host of contributors including Alison Krauss, John Medeski, Bela Fleck, and John Popper.
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Master And Everyone
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 28, 2003
Don't know Bonnie "Prince" Billy? You may know him better by his given name, Will Oldham, who recorded under his name as well as Palace Music throughout the 1990s. This is his third album under the Billy moniker, and features contributions from members of Lambchop.
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The Fine Art of Self-Destruction
by Jesse Malin
January 28, 2003
Frontman of New York-based glam-rockers D Generation throughtout the 1990s, singer-songwriter Jesse Malin enlisted pal Ryan Adams to produce and play on this solo debut, which quickly garnered plaudits from the UK music press upon its fall 2002 release.
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Redemption's Son
by Joseph Arthur
November 26, 2002
The only "rock" act signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World label, Akron, Ohio native Joseph Arthur returns with his third album.
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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.
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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.
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Cobblestone Runway
by Ron Sexsmith
October 8, 2002
The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.
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The Instigator
by Rhett Miller
September 24, 2002
This solo set by the frontman of the (still intact) Old 97s was produced by Jon Brion, and ventures away from the alt-country sound of that group's work.
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