Album Releases by Genre

Milk Man 201.

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
Ten 202.

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
Missiles 203.

Missiles

by The Dears
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Dear God, I Hate Myself 204.

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
13 Degrees of Reality 205.

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
Between the Times and the Tides 206.

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
Ovalcommers 207.

Ovalcommers

by Oval
May 22, 2001
Markus Popp returns with eleven untitled tracks of noise and sounds of skipping CDs. Some people like that.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
La Llama 208.

La Llama

by Savath & Savalas
May 19, 2009
Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73), Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Carlos Lange release the band's fourth album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Tapestry Of Webs 209.

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
Home Acres 210.

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
Eyelet 211.

Eyelet

by Islet
March 6, 2020
The first new full-length release in seven years for the Welsh experimental pop trio of Alex Williams, Emma and Mark Daman Thomas was produced by Rob Jones.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Love Is Simple 212.

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
Bloodiest 213.

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
Kesto (234.48:4) 214.

Kesto (234.48:4)

by Pan Sonic
May 18, 2004
The number in the title indeed refers to the total running time of the Finnish electronica duo's latest album, which consists of a whopping four CDs of all-new ambient experimental music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Plat du Jour 215.

Plat du Jour

by Matthew Herbert
September 13, 2005
Herbert's first disc in two years is a sample-driven concept album about the relationship of food to politics, society and celebrity. It is best consumed while reading the detailed album website, rather than as a stand-alone piece of music.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
Overgrown Path 216.

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
Central Market 217.

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 Floodlight Collective 218.

The Floodlight Collective

by Lotus Plaza
March 24, 2009
The solo debut album of Deerhunter's Lockett Pundt.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Riceboy Sleeps 219.

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
Harmonium 220.

Harmonium

by The Soundcarriers
May 26, 2009
The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
C'est Com...Com...Complique 221.

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
God Bless Your Black Heart 222.

God Bless Your Black Heart

by The Paper Chase
June 8, 2004
The Texas noise-rock trio led by John Congleton returns with a third LP.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Magic Chairs 223.

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
Seadrum/House Of Sun 224.

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
Station 225.

Station

by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Troubled, Shaken Etc. 226.

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
Harvey Milk 227.

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
Been Meaning To Tell You 228.

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
New Clouds 229.

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
Big Walnuts Yonder 230.

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
geocidal 231.

geocidal

by tētēma
December 9, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration of Mike Patton and Anthony Pateras.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Junior 232.

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
Something Dirty 233.

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
Chemical Chords 234.

Chemical Chords

by Stereolab
August 19, 2008
Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Incident 235.

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
Luminous Night 236.

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
Astrological Straits 237.

Astrological Straits

by Zach Hill
August 12, 2008
This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
God Is Good 238.

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
I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel 239.

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
Destination Tokyo 240.

Destination Tokyo

by Nisennenmondai
August 11, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Japanese trio.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Enemy Mine 241.

Enemy Mine

by Swan Lake
March 24, 2009
The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
White Bird Release 242.

White Bird Release

by Pan-American
February 24, 2009
The latest solo album for Labradford's Mark Nelson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Mogic 243.

Mogic

by Hen Ogledd
November 16, 2018
The third full-length release for the British band that includes Richard Dawson, Rhodri Davies, Dawn Bothwell and Sally Pinklington.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Forever 244.

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
Tentacles 245.

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
High Water (Mark) 246.

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
Boo! Human 247.

Boo! Human

by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
In Virus Times [EP] 248.

In Virus Times [EP]

by Lee Ranaldo
November 12, 2021
The four-part instrumental acoustic piece from ex-Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo was influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Presidential election.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Hello, Voyager 249.

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
Unmap 250.

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
Perpetuum Mobile 251.

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
Causers of This 252.

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
In A Safe Place 253.

In A Safe Place

by The Album Leaf
June 22, 2004
Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Animal Lover 254.

Animal Lover

by The Residents
April 5, 2005
The mysterious San Francisco-based artists--who have been at it now for over 30 years--return with a collection of vaguely animal-themed tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Voices In A Rented Room 255.

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
Beacons Of Ancestorship 256.

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
Ropechain 257.

Ropechain

by Jookabox
November 4, 2008
This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician. [The album was credited under Grampall Jookabox. The band changed its name to just Jookabox in 2009.]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Broken Ear Record 258.

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
Good Sad Happy Bad 259.

Good Sad Happy Bad

by Micachu & the Shapes
September 11, 2015
After scoring 2014 film Under The Skin, Mica Levi returns to his experimental pop trio for their first studio release in three years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
The Unsemble 260.

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
Sholi 261.

Sholi

by Sholi
February 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the trio from Davis, California was produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Something For All Of Us... 262.

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
The Invisible Light: Spells 263.

The Invisible Light: Spells

by T-Bone Burnett
August 5, 2022
This is the second release in The Invisible Light trilogy from T-Bone Burnett, Jay Bellerose and Keefus Ciancia.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Chimeric 264.

Chimeric

by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Equatorial Stars 265.

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
Silfra 266.

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
Old Money 267.

Old Money

by Omar Rodríguez-López
January 27, 2009
The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
These Walls of Mine 268.

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
Another Sound Is Dying 269.

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
Go Plastic 270.

Go Plastic

by Squarepusher
June 26, 2001
This is the fifth full-length release from Tom Jenkinson (aka Squarepusher). "My Red Hot Car" is the lead single.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Armistice 271.

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
Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre) 272.

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
Terrorbird 273.

Terrorbird

by The Mae Shi
July 27, 2004
Allegedly recorded on a budget of $120, 'Terrorbird' is the somewhat strange debut for the post-punk four-piece from Los Angeles.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
How to Get Your Record Played in Shops 274.

How to Get Your Record Played in Shops

by Mike Donovan
April 20, 2018
The second full-length solo release for the Sic Alps and The Peacers frontman features experimental, keyboard-based songs.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain... 275.

Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain...

by Joan of Arc
August 24, 2004
No, it's not a Jeopardy answer meriting the response "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?" but rather the latest noise-fest from Tim Kinsella & co.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
No Business 276.

No Business

by Negativland
May 24, 2005
The experimental Bay Area sound manipulators combine one of their more entertaining cut-and-paste CDs of recent years with a book examining fair use and copyright issues. Also included is a whoopee cushion.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sun Gong 277.

Sun Gong

by Laraaji
September 8, 2017
The two-track release from the Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist features experiments with a gong and electronic effects.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Occupied With the Unspoken 278.

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
Shelter From The Ash 279.

Shelter From The Ash

by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Exorcism of Envy 280.

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
Mobile 281.

Mobile

by Glenn Kotche
March 7, 2006
The third solo recording for the drummer for Wilco and Loose Fur is an all-percussion affair, featuring eight original compositions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
13 Blues for Thirteen Moons 282.

13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
March 25, 2008
The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Journey To The West 283.

Journey To The West

by Monkey
September 23, 2008
Damon Albarn produced and wrote the music for the adaptation of a 16th Chinese book into a stage opera.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Glow 284.

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
Love Comes Close 285.

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
Carnation 286.

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
Drone Trailer 287.

Drone Trailer

by MV & EE With The Golden Road
January 20, 2009
This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Exchange Session Vol. 1 288.

The Exchange Session Vol. 1

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 7, 2006
This is the first of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
C'mon 289.

C'mon

by Town & Country
February 19, 2002
'C'mon' is the third full-length release for the experimental Chicago-based instrumental quartet.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer 290.

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
All Across This Land 291.

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
Mythomania 292.

Mythomania

by Cryptacize
April 21, 2009
The second album for the experimental rock trio was recorded near Yosemite.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Life On A String 293.

Life On A String

by Laurie Anderson
August 21, 2001
This is Laurie Anderson's first music release since 1994's 'Big Red.' Originally conceived as a studio verision of her recent theatrical production "Songs and Stories from Moby Dick," the thirteen-song album contains only three tracks from that show, supplemented with newer material. Guest musicians include Lou Reed, Dr. John, Bill Frisell, Mocean Worker and Van Dyke Parks.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.7
Repo 294.

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
Tongues 295.

Tongues

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 20, 2007
This third collaboration between jazz drummer Reid and Four Tet's Hebden was again recorded live, without any edits or overdubs.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Drawing Restraint 9 OST 296.

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
Dead Zone Boys 297.

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
Breakthrough 298.

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
Rain Machine 299.

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
The Sleepy Strange 300.

The Sleepy Strange

by Japancakes
February 13, 2001
The Athens, GA indie experimentalists follow their 1999 debut album with a new 7-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd