Album Releases by Genre

Return to Annihilation 101.

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
City Lake [Reissue] 102.

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
Trouble 103.

Trouble

by The Dead C
August 12, 2016
The latest release from the New Zealand noise-rock trio was recorded live in a day.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Alegranza 104.

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
Ouliposaliva 105.

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
In Prism 106.

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
Origins [EP] 107.

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
LAGEOS 108.

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
2R0I2P0 109.

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
Take Me to the Land of Hell 110.

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
Connection 111.

Connection

by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
July 14, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog features contributions from Anthony Coleman, Greg Lewis, James Brandon Lewis, Oscar Noriega, and Syd Straw.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Half Free 112.

Half Free

by U.S. Girls
September 25, 2015
The latest release for the Meg Remy project was produced by Onakabazien and features guest appearances from Ben Cook, Amanda Crist, and Remy's husband Slim Twig.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
As Good As Gone 113.

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
Yesterday And Today 114.

Yesterday And Today

by The Field
May 19, 2009
The follow-up to Axel Willner's 2007 album, "From Here We Go Sublime" features Battles drummer John Stanier.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Days in the Desert 115.

Days in the Desert

by High Pulp
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from Los Angeles-based experimental jazz collective features guest appearances Daedelus, James Brandon Lewis, Mononeon, Jeff Parker, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Telemakus, ans Brandee Younger.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Horizontal Structures 116.

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
Patterns of Light 117.

Patterns of Light

by His Name Is Alive
November 25, 2016
The latest release for the experimental rock project led by Warren Defever was inspired from a performance at Switzerland's Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Hush Arbors 118.

Hush Arbors

by Hush Arbors
October 21, 2008
Keith Wood and Leon Dufficy release their first album on the Ecstatic Peace label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Strawberry Jam 119.

Strawberry Jam

by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Spirit 120.

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
Vulnicura Live 121.

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
Geneva 122.

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
Ishi 123.

Ishi

by M. Geddes Gengras
June 24, 2014
Thisi is the three-track [four, if including the 43-plus-minute bonus track "Vigil" on CD and digital versions] synth release for the electronic artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
All My Friends Are Funeral Singers 124.

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
Earth Patterns 125.

Earth Patterns

by Szun Waves
August 19, 2022
The third full-length release for London-based instrumental trio Szun Waves was recorded in 2019.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Saint Dymphna 126.

Saint Dymphna

by Gang Gang Dance
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Paperwork 127.

Paperwork

by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Supreme Balloon 128.

Supreme Balloon

by Matmos
May 6, 2008
The seventh album for the experimental band is promised to include many kinds of synthesizers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Fordlandia 129.

Fordlandia

by Jóhann Jóhannsson
November 4, 2008
The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Water Curses [EP] 130.

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
Sisterworld 131.

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
Perfect World 132.

Perfect World

by Uniform
June 9, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn industrial hardcore duo formed by former Men bassist Ben Greenberg and former Drunkdriver singer Michael Berdan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Hunting My Dress 133.

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
Kollaps Tradixionales 134.

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
Human Animal 135.

Human Animal

by Wolf Eyes
September 26, 2006
The noisy, intense Michigan band returns with a follow-up to 2004's 'Burned Mind.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.3
Peepers 136.

Peepers

by Polar Bear
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated experimental jazz band releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Skullsplitter 137.

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
Feelings 138.

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
Tyondai Braxton: Telekinesis 139.

Tyondai Braxton: Telekinesis

by Tyondai Braxton
November 11, 2022
The 87-piece work from Tyondai Braxton features the Metropolis Ensemble conducted by Andrew Cyr, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus conducted by Dianne Berkun Menaker, and The Crossing chamber choir conducted by Donald Nally, Telekinesis is the first studio recording of the work.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free 140.

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
Free Humans 141.

Free Humans

by Hen Ogledd
September 25, 2020
The second full-length release for the British quartet was recorded over three days with producer Sam Grant.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Hypnotic Underworld 142.

Hypnotic Underworld

by Ghost
February 3, 2004
The experimental/psychedelic Japanese collective returns with their first album in five years, with co-founder Taishi Takizawa re-joining the group as a member (in addition to continuing to serve as the band's producer).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Salon des Amateurs 143.

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
On! Air! Library! 144.

On! Air! Library!

by On! Air! Library!
April 6, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the unique-sounding New York post-rock/experimental trio of Philip Wann and twin sisters Claudia and Alley Deheza. Steve Rivette (Liars) produced, with guest drumming from Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Bish Bosch 145.

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
Ambivalence Avenue 146.

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
We Are Him 147.

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
Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection 148.

Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection

by Matthew E. White
April 9, 2021
This is the debut full-length collaboration between Matthew E. White and Lonnie Holley.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
International Blackjazz Society 149.

International Blackjazz Society

by Shining
October 23, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the Norwegian group led by Jørgen Munkeby was mixed by Sean Beavan.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
RTZ 150.

RTZ

by Six Organs of Admittance
January 20, 2009
The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Live at the South Bank 151.

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
Boot! 152.

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
Acquiesce 153.

Acquiesce

by TALsounds
May 22, 2020
The first full-length release in three years for Natalie Chami as TALsounds was recorded at home.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Dumb Flesh 154.

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
Parades 155.

Parades

by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Many Levels of Laughter 156.

Many Levels of Laughter

by J Fernandez
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Chicago-based artist was home recorded.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.5
The Sisypheans 157.

The Sisypheans

by Xylouris White
November 8, 2019
This is the fourth full-length release for the duo of Giorgis Xylouris and Jim White.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Object 47 158.

Object 47

by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Women As Lovers 159.

Women As Lovers

by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Cuidado Madame 160.

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
Balf Quarry 161.

Balf Quarry

by Magik Markers
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the band from Connecticut was produced by Scott Colburn.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Blemish 162.

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
Ferndorf 163.

Ferndorf

by Hauschka
October 7, 2008
The German musician releases his latest album of experimental electronic piano music.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Of Sirens Born 164.

Of Sirens Born

by Raglani
September 16, 2008
The five-track debut on Kranky was originally self-released by Raglini.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Abandoned Language 165.

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
Norwegian Wood [Original Soundtrack] 166.

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
As Seen Through Windows 167.

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
Glider 168.

Glider

by The Sight Below
November 11, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Seattle-based artist was performed live.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
To Realize 169.

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
Light Falls 170.

Light Falls

by Wrekmeister Harmonies
September 16, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the experimental project led by J.R. Robinson was inspired by the book by Auschwitz survivor Primo Levi.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Hawk Is Howling 171.

The Hawk Is Howling

by Mogwai
September 23, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Remain Calm 172.

Remain Calm

by Mica Levi
November 25, 2016
This is the debut full-length release from the collaboration between Mica Levi (aka Micachu) and Oliver Coates, who previously worked together on 2014's "Under the Skin" soundtrack.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Out Of Breach (Manchester's Revenge) 173.

Out Of Breach (Manchester's Revenge)

by Mu
February 8, 2005
The Sheffield, England husband and wife electronica duo of Maurice Fulton and Mutsumi Kanamori attack various aspects of pop culture on this second funny, angry and strange release, which features song titles such as "Paris Hilton" and "Stop Bothering Michael Jackson."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Anti-Pop Consortium Vs. Matthew Shipp 174.

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
Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono 175.

Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono

by Various Artists
February 18, 2022
David Byrne, Amber Coffman, Death Cab for Cutie, Deerhoof, Japanese Breakfast, Stephin Merritt, Jay Som, Sudan Archives, Thao, The Flaming Lips, U. S. Girls, Sharon Van Etten, We Are KING, and Yo La Tengo cover some of Yoko Ono's songs on tribute album from Death Cab for Cutie's Benjamin Gibbard that benefits WhyHunger.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Tommy 176.

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
Fresh Air 177.

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
Lantern 178.

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
Knoxville 179.

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
Smile 180.

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
Equilibrium 181.

Equilibrium

by Matthew Shipp
January 21, 2003
The latest installment in Thirsty Ear's Blue Series (which mixes cutting-edge jazz with elements of electronica and hip-hop), 'Equilibrium' showcases the talents of avant-garde pianist Matthew Shipp.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Lux 182.

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
Preteen Weaponry 183.

Preteen Weaponry

by Oneida
August 5, 2008
The rock band from New York releases its first album in a planned three-album trilogy the band is calling Thank Your Parents.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dead Ringers 184.

Dead Ringers

by Horseback
August 12, 2016
The sixth full-length release for he Jenks Miller's experimental project was self-recorded and produced.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Pumps! 185.

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
Voltaic [Live] 186.

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
Along the Way 187.

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
Temper 188.

Temper

by Benoît Pioulard
October 14, 2008
The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Blue Depths 189.

The Blue Depths

by Odawas
February 17, 2009
The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hymn To The Immortal Wind 190.

Hymn To The Immortal Wind

by Mono
March 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Japanese experimental rock band was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
The Creatures In The Garden Of Lady Walton 191.

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
Kurr 192.

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
The Bells 193.

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
Six Lethargies 194.

Six Lethargies

by Keaton Henson
November 8, 2019
The latest release from the British singer-songwriter features the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV 195.

When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV

by Nadja
April 28, 2009
The Toronto-based duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff release their latest album, featuring eight cover songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Citizen Zombie 196.

Citizen Zombie

by The Pop Group
February 24, 2015
The first release of new songs from the British post-punk band in 35 years was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Seer 197.

Seer

by Golden Retriever
March 25, 2014
The third release for the Oregon duo of Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff was recorded over two years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Echtzeit 198.

Echtzeit

by Qluster
March 4, 2016
A portion of the sixth full-length release for the experimental electronic trio was recorded in a church.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Musique de Film Imaginé 199.

Musique de Film Imaginé

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
April 28, 2015
The San Francisco psychedelic rock band latest release was inspired by French film scores of the 50s and 60s with guest appearances from SoKo and Asia Argento.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Rabbit Habits 200.

Rabbit Habits

by Man Man
April 8, 2008
The third album for the Philadelphia band is its first on the Anti label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2