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	82 201. Internal Wrangler by Clinic September 18, 2001 This debut LP brought the much-hyped Liverpool band frequent comparisons to (and a tour with) Radiohead. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	82 202. Red Devil Dawn by Crooked Fingers January 21, 2003 Crooked Fingers is a side project for Archers of Loaf frontman Eric Bachmann. This third album follows in the dark, drunken-blues/Americana tradition of the first two, which drew Bachmann comparisons to Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen, among others. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 203. Our Shadows Will Remain by Joseph Arthur October 12, 2004 The singer-songwriter recorded this fourth LP in New Orleans. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 204. Broken Social Scene by Broken Social Scene October 4, 2005 K-OS, Jason Tate (The Weakerthans) and Murray Lightburn (The Dears) guest on the Canadian collective's follow-up to 'You Forgot It In People.' Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	82 205. Woman King [EP] by Iron & Wine February 22, 2005 Sam Beam's latest release is a 6-track EP recorded with Brian Deck. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6

	82 206. Curse Your Branches by David Bazan September 1, 2009 This is the debut solo album for the former Pedro The Lion/Headphones singer-songwriter. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 207. Mad for Sadness by Arab Strap July 4, 2000 This live recording features 10 tracks, mainly consisting of material from the band's first two albums. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 208. 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.' Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.0
	82 209. Stephen Malkmus by Stephen Malkmus February 13, 2001 The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 210. Dizzy Spells by The Ex April 24, 2001 The first album in three years for the Dutch collective. This 12-track set was produced by Steve Albini. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd

	82 211. We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed by Los Campesinos! November 25, 2008 The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	82 212. More Heart Than Brains by Bike For Three! May 26, 2009 Buck 65 and Greetings From Tuskan never met to record this first album together. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.7
	82 213. Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys April 24, 2007 The ultrahyped British rockers return with a quick successor to their Mercury Prize-winning 2006 debut. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	82 214. You're A Woman, I'm A Machine by Death from Above 1979 October 26, 2004 'You're A Woman' is the first album for the Canadian duo of vocalist/drummer Sebastien Grainger and bassist Jesse F. Keeler. It's a drum 'n' bass album in the literal sense of the term, as those are the only two instruments (aside from a very infrequent synthesizer) on the record. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 215. The Monitor by Titus Andronicus March 9, 2010 The first full-length album on XL Recordings for the rock band from New Jersey was named after a warship that fought during the American Civil War. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.9

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	82 216. Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix by Phoenix May 26, 2009 The fourth album for the French rock band was produced with Philippe Zdar. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.8
	82 217. Dressy Bessy by Dressy Bessy August 26, 2003 This is the third studio album for the Denver-based indie pop band led by Tammy Ealom. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.1
	82 218. Happiness by Fridge September 18, 2001 This is the fourth instrumental album (but first U.S. release) from London, England's Fridge, which features guitarist Kieran Hebden (who also records as Four Tet). Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.5
	82 219. 8 Million Stories by Soul Position October 7, 2003 This is the full-length debut for the Ohio-based duo of acclaimed hip-hop producer RJD2 and emcee Blueprint. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.0
	82 220. 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. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 221. Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle by Bill Callahan April 14, 2009 Previously known as Smog, Bill Callahan releases only the second album under his real name. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	82 222. Stay Awake [EP] by Times New Viking October 21, 2008 The 5-track EP follows the indie-rock band's first release, Rip It off, on the Matador Records label. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 223. Do You Like Rock Music? by British Sea Power February 12, 2008 The third album for the British quartet was produced by Graham Sutton and the band. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 224. A Vintage Burden by Charalambides May 30, 2006 The Texas psych-rockers led by husband-and-wife team Tom and Christina Carter return with this six-track follow-up to 2004's 'Joy Shapes.' Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	82 225. This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That by Marnie Stern October 7, 2008 The sophomore album for the New Yorker was produced by Zach Hill Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.5
	82 226. The Great Destroyer by Low January 25, 2005 The trio's seventh album (their first for Sub Pop) features production work from Dave Fridmann and an atypically energetic sound. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.2
	82 227. Panda Park by 90 Day Men February 24, 2004 The third full-length for the Chicago-based art-rock four-piece was produced (like its predecessor) by John Congleton. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 228. Lost Wisdom by Mount Eerie October 7, 2008 The latest album for the band led by Phil Elverum features Julie Doiron and Fred Squire. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.1
	82 229. OOOH! (Out Of Our Heads) by Mekons August 20, 2002 The Leeds, England band celebrate their 25th anniversary with this 11-track release that veers from country to punk. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.0
	82 230. Frozen Orange by David Kilgour August 24, 2004 This solo disc from the co-founder of New Zealand rockers The Clean includes backing by members of Lambchop. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 231. I Am The Fun Blame Monster by Menomena June 20, 2003 The quirky, Portland, Ore.-based indie rock trio recorded this highly-regarded genre-twisting debut album with the aid of a homemade software program. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 232. Vampire Weekend by Vampire Weekend January 29, 2008 This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	82 233. The Seldom Seen Kid by Elbow April 22, 2008 The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 234. Wild Mountain Nation by Blitzen Trapper June 12, 2007 The Portland-based indie band releases its third album. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	82 235. Rough Travel For A Rare Thing [Live] by Bill Callahan March 23, 2010 The first live album for the artist previously known as Smog is only avaliable as a download or as two vinyl records. The 11 tracks were recorded in 2007 in Australia. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 236. Mouthfuls by Fruit Bats April 8, 2003 Yet another experimental indie band to arise out of the Chicago scene, the Fruit Bats are the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Eric Johnson, who has played with Ugly Casanova, I Rowboat, and Califone. On this second Fruit Bats LP, he is joined by Gillian Lisee and producer Brian Deck. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.0
	82 237. The Coast Is Never Clear by Beulah September 11, 2001 San Francisco's Beulah, part of the Elephant 6 collective of indie-pop bands, returns with a follow-up to their well-received 1999 effort 'When Your Heartstrings Break.' Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 238. Transfiguration Of Vincent by M. Ward March 18, 2003 A former member of the San Luis Obispo, Calif. trio Rodriguez, singer-songwriter M. Ward gained a bit of a following while supporting Bright Eyes on tour in 2002, and has drawn comparisons to Giant Sand, Tom Waits, and Grandaddy. This is his third solo release. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 239. Dilate by Bardo Pond April 24, 2001 Philly's psychedelic Bardo Pond offer up a 72-minute, ten-track disc. This is their fifth official release, and like its predecessors, it continues the tradition of using a drug reference in the title. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 240. Writer's Block by Peter Bjorn and John February 6, 2007 This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	82 241. King Of Jeans by Pissed Jeans August 18, 2009 The third album for the Pennsylvania hard rock band was produced by Alex Newport. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	82 242. Silent Alarm by Bloc Party March 22, 2005 This multiculti London four-piece (making their full-length debut with 'Silent Alarm') has been heralded in seemingly every music magazine in the world as 2005's answer to Franz Ferdinand. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 243. Love Songs For Patriots by American Music Club October 12, 2004 'Love Songs' is the first new studio album in ten years for a reunited Mark Eitzel & co. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.0
	82 244. Maxi On [EP] by Takako Minekawa January 16, 2001 Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 245. Electric Version by The New Pornographers May 6, 2003 The Vancouver, Canada indie supergroup attempts to duplicate the success of 2000's 'Mass Romantic' with this sophomore release. Neko Case returns to handle vocal duties. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.8
	82 246. Point by Cornelius January 22, 2002 This is the second international release for Japanese producer/remixer/artist/recording star Cornelius (Keigo Oyamada), following his 1998 breakthrough debut for Matador, 'Fantasma.' A bit less cut-and-paste than its predecessor, 'Point' still showcases a range of musical styles in its 11 tracks. Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.9
	82 247. Secret South by 16 Horsepower September 12, 2000 Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 248. The Stage Names by Okkervil River August 7, 2007 The fourth studio album from the Austin, Texas-based band mixes it up with the help of Jim Eno of Spoon. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 249. The Magic Position by Patrick Wolf May 1, 2007 Quirky, flamboyant, and young, English multi-instrumentalist Wolf makes his major-label debut with this third album of electro-folk-glam-rock. Marianne Faithfull guests. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 250. Lowedges by Richard Hawley May 20, 2003 Named after a suburb of his native Sheffield, England, 'Lowedges' is the third solo release for the Pulp guitarist. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 251. Alligator by The National April 12, 2005 This is the third LP for the Brooklyn five-piece fronted by deep-voiced Matt Berninger. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 252. Universal Audio by The Delgados September 28, 2004 The fifth and final album from The Delgados (released on the band's own Chemikal Underground label) was co-produced with Tony Doogan. It ditches the strings of its orchestral predecessor, 'Hate,' to take a much poppier approach. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.2
	82 253. La Foret by Xiu Xiu July 12, 2005 The experimental indie-rockers led by Jamie Stewart return with album number four. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	82 254. Folklore by 16 Horsepower August 6, 2002 The moody alt-country band led by David Eugene Edwards returns with its darkest set of songs yet. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.8
	82 255. Discovery of a World Inside the Moone by The Apples In Stereo April 18, 2000 Metascore: 82 User Score: 6.7
	82 256. It's Blitz by Yeah Yeah Yeahs March 31, 2009 The third album for the New York band was produced by Nick Launay and Dave Sitek. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	82 257. There Is Love In You by Four Tet January 26, 2010 The fifth album from Kieran Hebden is his first full-length release in five years. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.1
	82 258. Post-Nothing by Japandroids August 4, 2009 This is the debut full-length album for the indie-rock duo from Vancouver, Canada. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 259. band red by KaitO May 20, 2003 This is the sophomore disc for the Norwich, England rock band (led by excitable vocalist Nikki Colk) who at times recall a harder-rocking Electrelane or a UK version of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 260. Good Looking Blues by Laika April 18, 2000 The third release from the trip-hop/indie/rock/electronic/jazz/pop band named after the first dog in outer space. Metascore: 82 User Score: tbd
	82 261. The Moon & Antarctica by Modest Mouse June 13, 2000 Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.8
	82 262. Album Of The Year by The Good Life August 10, 2004 The Good Life is a side project for Cursive's Tim Kasher, and this third full-length release (following the 'Lovers Need Lawyers' EP) finds him joined by Stefanie Drootin, Ryan Fox and Roger Lewis. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	81 263. Burner by Odd Nosdam June 14, 2005 The latest solo disc for the anticon producer (best known for his work in cLOUDDEAD) finds him joined by guests Mike Patton, Andrew Broder (Fog), and members of Subtle, Themselves and why? Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.0
	81 264. Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt March 4, 2003 No, it's not that kind of drum'n'bass album. Instead, Rhode Island's Lightning Bolt literally consists of just two instrumentalists on drum and bass, and together the pair generate an experimental sonic fury on this, their second full-length. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.4
	81 265. Tears Of The Valedictorian by Frog Eyes May 1, 2007 This is the fourth full-length for the Canadian indie-rock band led by Carey Mercer (also of Swan Lake). Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.1
	81 266. Now You Are One Of Us by The Paper Chase June 6, 2006 The experimental Dallas, Texas outfit led by John Congleton returns with a spooky, noisy fourth album. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 267. Love Travels At Illegal Speeds by Graham Coxon March 13, 2006 This is the fifth solo disc for the former Blur guitarist. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 268. Contra by Vampire Weekend January 12, 2010 The second album for the rock band was produced by band member, Rostam Batmanglij. Metascore: 81 User Score: 6.9
	81 269. Get Behind Me Satan by The White Stripes June 7, 2005 The duo's fifth long-player, destined to be known as GBMS in record reviews everywhere, was recorded in their Detroit studio. While not a total departure from previous efforts, it does find them expanding their sound away from their usual guitar+drums formula. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.3
	81 270. Weightlifting by Trash Can Sinatras August 31, 2004 The fourth album for the veteran Scottish band is their first album release in eight years and first U.S. release since 1993's 'I've Seen Everything.' Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 271. Signal Morning by Circulatory System September 8, 2009 The second album for the W. Cullen Hart-led indie rock band is its first in eight years. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 272. The Mouse And The Mask by DangerDoom October 11, 2005 This collaboration between MF Doom and Danger Mouse includes voices and skits from Cartoon Network's Adult Swim shows. Non-animated folks like Ghostface Killah, Cee-Lo & Talib Kweli also lend a hand. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 273. III by The Alps October 14, 2008 This is the debut studio album for the San Francisco trio. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 274. Movement by Gossip May 6, 2003 This is the second full-length for the Olympia, Wash-based indie-punk trio led by powerful singer Beth Ditto. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.4
	81 275. Picaresque by The Decemberists March 22, 2005 Chris Walla produced this third album for the literary Portland, Ore.-based five-piece led by Colin Meloy. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 276. Liars And Prayers by Thalia Zedek Band April 22, 2008 Thalia Zedek returns with a band with her latest album on the Thrill Jockey label. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 277. Akron/Family & Angels Of Light by Akron/Family & Angels Of Light November 8, 2005 This split LP includes seven new Akron/Family tracks and five new songs from Michael Gira's Angels Of Light project (which, of course, features backing by Akron/Family). Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.4
	81 278. High Dive by Maria McKee April 22, 2003 Following her tenure as singer for roots-rockers Lone Justice, Maria McKee issued a series of three solo releases in the mid 1990s, and then remained relatively quiet for seven years until 'High Dive,' her self-released return. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 279. Nuclear Daydream by Joseph Arthur September 19, 2006 The singer-songwriter's fifth studio album is the first for his new record label, Lonely Astronaut. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 280. Avatar by Comets On Fire August 8, 2006 This seven-song follow-up to 2004's 'Blue Cathedral' adds a bit more melody and cleaner sound to the band's usual noise assault. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.9
	81 281. Wherever I Go, I Want To Leave by Love Fame Tragedy July 10, 2020 The debut full-length solo release for The Wombats' frontman Matthew "Murph" Murphy features contributions from such artists as Soundgarden's Matt Chamberlain, Pixies' Joey Santiago, Bastille's Dan Smith, The Killers' Mark Stoermer, and Alt-J's Gus Unger-Hamilton. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 282. Fur & Gold by Bat for Lashes July 31, 2007 The debut album was nominated for the Mercury Prize for best British album this year. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 283. Wilderness by Archer Prewitt January 25, 2005 This is the fourth solo disc for the illustrator and Sea And Cake guitarist. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 284. New Leaves by Owen September 22, 2009 Mike Kinsella's latest solo album under the name Owen was recorded over two years. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.2
	81 285. Leaving Songs by Stuart A. Staples June 20, 2006 Leaving Songs is the Nashville-recorded second solo disc for Tindersticks frontman Stuart Staples, who is joined by Maria McKee on one track. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 286. Armchair Apocrypha by Andrew Bird March 20, 2007 The Chicago-based singer-songwriter returns with his tenth album of literate and eclectic indie rock. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 287. Turn On The Bright Lights by Interpol August 20, 2002 You won't read very many reviews of this New York band without seeing the words Joy Division pop up, and although there are some similarities, Interpol has something new to offer as well. This debut LP includes the tracks "PDA" and "NYC" from the group's well-received first single for Matador. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.9
	81 288. The Long Goodbye by The Essex Green April 8, 2003 The Brooklyn-based Elephant 6-style band (which shares some members with Ladybug Transistor) returns with a second LP. Metascore: 81 User Score: tbd
	81 289. Figure 8 by Elliott Smith April 18, 2000 Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 290. The Sophtware Slump by Grandaddy November 7, 2000 The Modesto, CA band returns with a concept album reminiscent of Radiohead's 'OK Computer.' Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 291. You In Reverse by Built to Spill April 11, 2006 The Doug Martsch-led band returns with its first album in five years, and its first in 13 years not to utilize producer Phil Ek. Recent touring guitarist Jim Roth makes his recorded debut with the band, and Quasi's Sam Coomes returns to help on keyboards. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 292. Sunny Border Blue by Kristin Hersh March 6, 2001 Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.6
	81 293. 604 by Ladytron February 13, 2001 Britpop, New Wave, and Kraftwerk-style electronica come together in the debut full-length from Britain's Ladytron (named after a song from Roxy Music's debut album). The album repeats three of the songs from 2000's "Commodore Rock" EP (including the ever-catchy "Playgirl") and adds 12 new tracks plus the 1999 single "He Took Her To A Movie." Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.3
	81 294. Systems/Layers by Rachel's October 7, 2003 The fifth LP for the chamber-pop trio is a collaboration with the New York-based progressive theater collective SITI Company. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.3
	81 295. Someone To Drive You Home by The Long Blondes June 5, 2007 This is the first LP for the Sheffield, England co-ed five-piece fronted by Kate Jackson. Steve Mackey (Pulp) produced. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.4
	81 296. Magnificent City by Aceyalone February 7, 2006 'City' finds veteran underground rapper Aceyalone backed by beats from RJD2. Metascore: 81 User Score: 7.2
	81 297. Set Yourself On Fire by Stars March 8, 2005 Boasting a somewhat higher profile after a tour supporting Broken Social Scene, fellow Canadians Stars return with a third LP, produced by Tony Hoffer. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.7
	81 298. Damaged by Lambchop August 22, 2006 This is the tenth album for the very large Nashville band led by Kurt Wagner. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 299. The Obliterati by Mission of Burma May 23, 2006 While the trio of Roger Miller, Clint Conley and Peter Prescott typically wait a few decades between albums, this third LP follows just two years after their second. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 300. Post-War by M. Ward August 22, 2006 The singer-songwriter's fifth release finds him backed for the first time by a full band, which includes Rachel Blumberg (The Decemberists) and Jordan Hudson (The Thermals). Neko Case and My Morning Jacket's Jim James guest. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5

Album Releases by Genre

Internal Wrangler

Red Devil Dawn

Our Shadows Will Remain

Broken Social Scene

Woman King [EP]

Curse Your Branches

Mad for Sadness

Niño Rojo

Stephen Malkmus

Dizzy Spells

We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

More Heart Than Brains

Favourite Worst Nightmare

You're A Woman, I'm A Machine

The Monitor

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Dressy Bessy

Happiness

8 Million Stories

You Are Free

Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle

Stay Awake [EP]

Do You Like Rock Music?

A Vintage Burden

This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That

The Great Destroyer

Panda Park

Lost Wisdom

OOOH! (Out Of Our Heads)

Frozen Orange

I Am The Fun Blame Monster

Vampire Weekend

The Seldom Seen Kid

Wild Mountain Nation

Rough Travel For A Rare Thing [Live]

Mouthfuls

The Coast Is Never Clear

Transfiguration Of Vincent

Dilate

Writer's Block

King Of Jeans

Silent Alarm

Love Songs For Patriots

Maxi On [EP]

Electric Version

Point

Secret South

The Stage Names

The Magic Position

Lowedges

Alligator

Universal Audio

La Foret

Folklore

Discovery of a World Inside the Moone

It's Blitz

There Is Love In You

Post-Nothing

band red

Good Looking Blues

The Moon & Antarctica

Album Of The Year

Burner

Wonderful Rainbow

Tears Of The Valedictorian

Now You Are One Of Us

Love Travels At Illegal Speeds

Contra

Get Behind Me Satan

Weightlifting

Signal Morning

The Mouse And The Mask

III

Movement

Picaresque

Liars And Prayers

Akron/Family & Angels Of Light

High Dive

Nuclear Daydream