Album Releases by Genre

Bowie At The Beeb

Bowie At The Beeb

by David Bowie
October 3, 2000
Bowie's 1968-1972 BBC radio sessions are compiled onto two discs. Most editions of this album come with a limited edition third disc that consists of a concert recorded in 2000, featuring songs from the '70's, '80's, and '90's.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Heathen

Heathen

by David Bowie
June 11, 2002
Bowie's first studio album in three years (and first for his new label ISO Records, distributed by Columbia) finds the older white duke working with producer Tony Visconti for the first time since 1980's 'Scary Monsters.' Pete Townsend and Dave Grohl guest on guitar on a track apiece.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Reality

Reality

by David Bowie
September 16, 2003
'Reality' finds a now 56-year-old David Bowie working once again with longtime producer Tony Visconti. Included among the 11 tracks is a cover of Jonathan Richman's "Pablo Picasso."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Look Into The Eyeball

Look Into The Eyeball

by David Byrne
May 8, 2001
Perhaps the former Talking Head's best solo work since 1994's 'David Byrne,' 'Look Into The Eyeball' features 12 tracks and, as expected, numerous musical styles. NRU from Cafe Tacuba guests on the Spanish-language track "Desconocido Soy."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Grown Backwards

Grown Backwards

by David Byrne
March 16, 2004
This is not my beautiful opera. The Talking Heads most verbose member returns with one of his more eclectic solo albums to date (and that's saying something), featuring covers of Lambchop, Bizet and Verdi (we're talking arias, people) scattered amongst originals that range from African rhythms to doo-wop. The Tosca Strings and Rufus Wainwright guest.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Here Lies Love

Here Lies Love

by David Byrne & Fatboy Slim
April 6, 2010
David Byrne works with Fatboy Slim for his concept album about the life of the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The two-disc set includes singers such as Tori Amos, Steve Earle, Sharon Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Merchant, Allison Moorer, Santigold, St. Vincent, Martha Wainwright, and Florence Welch.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
A New Day At Midnight

A New Day At Midnight

by David Gray
November 5, 2002
The English singer-songwriter finally returns with a follow-up to his 1999 breakthrough hit 'White Ladder.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Bow Down To The Exit Sign

Bow Down To The Exit Sign

by David Holmes
July 21, 2000
Former British club DJ David Holmes has been building a name for himself as a composer of soundtracks both real (Steven Soderbergh's "Out of Sight") and imaginary (the previous Holmes albums 'Let's Get Killed' and 'This Film's Crap, Let's Slash The Seats). 'Bow Down' continues that tradition by forming the soundtrack to an as-yet-unproduced screenplay, although it is clearly more song-oriented than its predecessors. Jon Spencer, Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), and Martina Topley-Bird (best known for her work on Tricky's albums) are among the guest vocalists.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.3
Everything & Nothing

Everything & Nothing

by David Sylvian
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Blemish

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
Waiting For The Sunrise

Waiting For The Sunrise

by David Vandervelde
August 5, 2008
The sophomore album for the Michigan-born musician includes a song cowritten by ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Sweet Heart Rodeo

Sweet Heart Rodeo

by Dawn Landes
January 19, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Brooklyn-based Kentucky-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Out Of Ashes

Out Of Ashes

by Dead By Sunrise
October 13, 2009
This is the debut album for Linkin Park's Chester Bennington's side project that includes members from Julian-K.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Commencement

Commencement

by Deadsy
May 14, 2002
This 80s-esque goth/electro-pop debut album from the Los Angeles band fronted by P. Exeter "Elijah" Blue (the son of Cher and Greg Allman) finally sees an official release, after five years of delays and two separate major label deals.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.7
Four Stones

Four Stones

by Dean McPhee
January 12, 2018
The third full-length release for the electric guitarist features three remastered tracks from limited tape compilations and two new tracks.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.0
The Contino Sessions

The Contino Sessions

by Death in Vegas
September 14, 1999
Former London club DJ Richard Fearless (now working with Tim Holmes) returns for a follow-up to 1997's 'Dead Elvis.' Guest vocals are provided by Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Jim Reid (Jesus And Mary Chain), Dot Allison (One Dove) and Iggy Pop.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Scorpio Rising

Scorpio Rising

by Death in Vegas
June 17, 2003
The third album from the London-based duo of Richard Fearless and Tim Holmes, much like its predecessor (1999's 'Contino Sessions'), mixes electronica and rock with a variety of celebrity guests handling vocals. This time out, the voices come from Hope Sandoval, Paul Weller, Dot Allison and Liam Gallagher.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Born On Flag Day

Born On Flag Day

by Deer Tick
June 23, 2009
The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
The Black Dirt Sessions

The Black Dirt Sessions

by Deer Tick
June 8, 2010
The latest album for the John McCauley's band Deer Tick is its first with former Titus Andronicus guitarist Ian O'Neil.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
White Pony

White Pony

by Deftones
June 20, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Deftones

Deftones

by Deftones
May 20, 2003
This self-titled release is the fourth studio album for the California alt-metal outfit.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Saturday Night Wrist

Saturday Night Wrist

by Deftones
October 31, 2006
Bob Erzin (Jane's Addiction) produced the alt-metal band's fifth album. System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Poem

Poem

by Delerium
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
Venus On Earth

Venus On Earth

by Dengue Fever
January 22, 2008
The Los Angeles-based band that mixes Cambodian pop to rock music releases its third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Exciter

Exciter

by Depeche Mode
May 15, 2001
This is the first album of new material since 1997's 'Ultra' for Depeche Mode, which again sees the band as a trio (consisting of David Gahan, Martin L. Gore, and Andy Fletcher) but also sees them experimenting more with a wider variety of sounds, including acoustic guitar. It is DM's first time in the studio with producer Mark Bell, who has previously worked with Bjork and was a member of the early-90s techno outfit LFO. The lead single from the 13-track album is "Dream On."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.6
Playing The Angel

Playing The Angel

by Depeche Mode
October 18, 2005
Borrowing a page from late-80s to early-90s DM in terms of sound (and possibly even quality), the Ben Hillier-produced 'Angel' is the first Depeche Mode album to feature some David Gahan-penned songs in addition to the usual assortment of Martin Gore tracks.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Sounds Of The Universe

Sounds Of The Universe

by Depeche Mode
April 21, 2009
The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Beyond

Beyond

by Dinosaur Jr.
May 1, 2007
'Beyond' is the alt-rock band's first album with its original lineup--including J. Mascis and Lou Barlow--since 1988.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Farm

Farm

by Dinosaur Jr.
June 23, 2009
The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Waterloo To Anywhere

Waterloo To Anywhere

by Dirty Pretty Things
August 8, 2006
Dave Sardy and Tony Doogan produced this debut LP for the new band from former Libertines member Carl Barat.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Believe

Believe

by Disturbed
September 17, 2002
The Chicago alt-metal band follows their 2 million-selling debut, 'The Sickness,' with this sophomore effort, working once again with producer Johnny Z.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.7
Ten Thousand Fists

Ten Thousand Fists

by Disturbed
September 20, 2005
This is the third album for the alt-metal band fronted by David Draiman.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
Cryland

Cryland

by Don Cavalli
April 22, 2008
The Frenchman releases his latest album of blues music.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
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
The Last Broadcast

The Last Broadcast

by Doves
June 4, 2002
The Manchester, England band reunites with producer Steve Osborne for their sophomore album, following 2000's 'Lost Souls,' which launched them into stardom in both the U.S. and U.K. "There Goes the Fear" is the lead single.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Some Cities

Some Cities

by Doves
March 1, 2005
Ben Hiller (Elbow, Blur) produced the Manchester band's follow-up to 'The Last Broadcast.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Shame, Shame

Shame, Shame

by Dr. Dog
April 6, 2010
The quintet's sixth album produced by Rob Schnapf is its first on the Anti label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
No, Virginia...

No, Virginia...

by Dresden Dolls
May 20, 2008
The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Feel Good Together

Feel Good Together

by Drummer
September 20, 2009
Ohio-based five-piece rock band Drummer is made up Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, Jon Finley (Party of Helicopters), Jamie Stillman, (Teeth of the Hydra and Kent), Greg Boyd (Ghostman & Sandman), and Steve Clements.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
I Will Be

I Will Be

by Dum Dum Girls
March 30, 2010
The debut album for Dee Dee (aka Kristen Gundred) was recorded with the help of producer Richard Gottehrer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Phantom Moon

Phantom Moon

by Duncan Sheik
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Whisper House

Whisper House

by Duncan Sheik
January 27, 2009
The Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik returns with a concept album for a musical he hopes to make.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Pop Trash

Pop Trash

by Duran Duran
June 13, 2000
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.3
Astronaut

Astronaut

by Duran Duran
October 12, 2004
'Astronaut' marks first album by Duran Duran's original lineup since 1983's 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger.' Dallas Austin and Don Gilmore are among the producers.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.3
Dusty Trails

Dusty Trails

by Dusty Trails
May 9, 2000
The band consists of former Luscious Jackson keyboardist Vivian Trimble and Breeders bassist Josephine Wiggs, who previously teamed up on another Lucscious Jackson side project, The Kostars (Wiggs produced their one album).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Present/Future

Present/Future

by Eagle Eye Cherry
October 30, 2001
The sophomore effort for Eagle-Eye Cherry (following 1998's Grammy-nominated 'Desireless') includes a guest appearance from sister Neneh Cherry on one track. Rick Rubin produces.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Heart On

Heart On

by Eagles of Death Metal
October 28, 2008
The Josh Homme band fronted by Jesse Hughes releases its third album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
The Treatment

The Treatment

by Early Day Miners
September 22, 2009
The latest album for the rock band is the first with John Dawson and Marty Sprowles as its new guitarist and drummer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Flowers

Flowers

by Echo & the Bunnymen
May 22, 2001
This is the third album from the group since founding members Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant reunited in 1997.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Siberia

Siberia

by Echo & the Bunnymen
September 20, 2005
The Ian McCulloch-led band are re-teamed with producer Hugh Jones (1981's 'Heaven Up Here') on this next step of their reunion.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
People Are Expensive

People Are Expensive

by Echobelly
May 21, 2001
This is the fourth album for the UK's Echobelly. It includes the singles "Tell Me Why" and "Digit."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Volume 1

Volume 1

by Echoboy
May 9, 2000
This is actually the second LP from Richard Warren (aka Echoboy), who picks up frequent comparisons to the similarly eclectic Beta Band and Badly Drawn Boy.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Volume 2

Volume 2

by Echoboy
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
From Every Sphere

From Every Sphere

by Ed Harcourt
May 20, 2003
Nominated for Britain's Mercury Music Prize for his 2001 debut 'Here Be Monsters,' DIYer Ed Harcourt returns with his second studio recording.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Souljacker

Souljacker

by Eels
March 12, 2002
Based in Los Angeles, the Eels have had some stateside success on MTV but have perhaps found greater popularity in the UK and Europe. This new LP (their fourth) features guest appearances by Koool G Murder, John Parish (who also produces), and Joe Gore.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Shootenanny!

Shootenanny!

by Eels
June 3, 2003
The Eels fifth album finds head Eel Mark Oliver Everett (aka "E") injecting more humor into his otherwise dark alt-rock tunes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire

Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire

by Eels
June 2, 2009
The first album in four years for the rock band led by E, aka Mark Oliver Everett.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
End Times

End Times

by Eels
January 19, 2010
The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Room Noises

Room Noises

by Eisley
February 8, 2005
This is the debut album for the Texas teenage home-schooled Christian indie-rock band made up of three DuPree sisters, one DuPree brother, and the other guy, who already have two EPs and a tour supporting Coldplay under their belts.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
The Menace

The Menace

by Elastica
August 22, 2000
The long-awaited follow-up to the band's 1995 eponymous debut features a guest contribution from The Fall's Mark E. Smith and a cover of Trio's 'Da Da Da.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Asleep In The Back

Asleep In The Back

by Elbow
January 22, 2002
Often compared to Doves and Radiohead, Manchester-based Elbow is yet another new alternative band to emerge from the British music press hype machine. This debut album was shortlisted for 2001's Mercury Music Prize.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Cast Of Thousands

Cast Of Thousands

by Elbow
January 27, 2004
The Manchester band follow their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut 'Asleep In The Back' with this ambitious 11-track sophomore disc.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Holes In The Wall

Holes In The Wall

by Electric Soft Parade
February 4, 2002
This is the debut album for psychedlic British indie-rockers Electric Soft Parade (actually two teenage brothers, Tom and Alex White), drawing comparisons to everyone from Grandaddy and the Charlatans to Teenage Fanclub and Buffalo Springfield.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Twisted Tenderness

Twisted Tenderness

by Electronic
September 12, 2000
The third release from the project that now features New Order's Bernard Sumner and former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.5
Figure 8

Figure 8

by Elliott Smith
April 18, 2000
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
When I Was Cruel

When I Was Cruel

by Elvis Costello
April 23, 2002
Costello's first album of original material in six years is a return to his new wave/punk/rock roots, with several members of The Attractions (Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas) in tow.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Elvis Perkins In Dearland

Elvis Perkins In Dearland

by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Doomsday

The Doomsday

by Elvis Perkins
October 20, 2009
The six-track EP expands on his spring release "Elvis Perkins In Dearland."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
This New Day

This New Day

by Embrace
March 27, 2006
This fifth album for the Brit rockers was produced by Youth.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.2
Me And Armini

Me And Armini

by Emilíana Torrini
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Icelandic singer was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
The Law Of Large Numbers

The Law Of Large Numbers

by Emma Pollock
March 2, 2010
The former Delgado singer releases her second solo album and has her former band member Paul Savage producing it.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
First Love

First Love

by Emmy the Great
February 9, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based singer who was featured in Brighton Port Authority's album "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Other People's Songs

Other People's Songs

by Erasure
January 28, 2003
What could possibly be more relevant in 2003 than an 80s band covering their favorite hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Tracks here include Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," Buddy Holly's "Everday," and The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.2
Nightbird

Nightbird

by Erasure
January 25, 2005
'Nightbird' marks the first disc of original songs from the duo of Andrew Bell and Vince Clarke in five years.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.2
Light At The End Of The World

Light At The End Of The World

by Erasure
May 22, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this ten-song set from the duo of Vince Clark and Andy Bell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Hundreds Of Lions

Hundreds Of Lions

by Erin McKeown
October 13, 2009
Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Erin McKeown releases her latest album on Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Keep On Moving

Keep On Moving

by ESG
July 4, 2006
The veteran South Bronx, New York no-wave outfit returns after a four-year recording hiatus, with a multi-generational lineup that includes the daughters of some of the original members.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by Espers
October 20, 2009
The rock trio follow-up "II" with the appropriately titled III.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Baby I'm Bored

Baby I'm Bored

by Evan Dando
April 22, 2003
The singer/songwriter/guitarist returns to the studio for the first time since 1996, when he recorded his final album as leader of the Lemonheads. Here, he's joined by Jon Brion on four tracks, as well as members of Giant Sand, Calexico, and Spacehog.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
The Open Door

The Open Door

by Evanescence
October 3, 2006
Fans of the Grammy-winning band have waited three years for them to return with a second album, which returns Dave Fortman as producer but no longer includes guitarist-songwriter Ben Moody.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
Horrorscope

Horrorscope

by Eve 6
July 25, 2000
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.5
It's All In Your Head

It's All In Your Head

by Eve 6
July 22, 2003
This is the third album for the Los Angeles alt-rock trio led by singer Max Collins (who lately is best known for an indecent exposure incident in a Pittsburgh hotel lobby).
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.7
Songs From an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile

Songs From an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile

by Everclear
July 11, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.1
Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude

Songs From An American Movie, Vol. 2: Good Time For A Bad Attitude

by Everclear
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Slow Motion Daydream

Slow Motion Daydream

by Everclear
March 11, 2003
Art Alexakis & Co. finally return with a successor to 2000's 'Songs From An American Movie' pair of albums... but is anyone still listening?
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.2
Welcome To The Drama Club

Welcome To The Drama Club

by Everclear
September 12, 2006
Everclear leader Art Alexakis produced the band's first studio disc in three years, which finds him backed by four new band members and without a major-label contract.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.9
Eat at Whitey's

Eat at Whitey's

by Everlast
October 17, 2000
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Presidence

Presidence

by Excepter
February 16, 2010
The Brooklyn band's latest album is a two-disc release featuring live studio recordings and live performances.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Somewhere Gone

Somewhere Gone

by Exene Cervenka
October 6, 2009
The lead singer of the punk rock band X releases her first solo album on the Bloodshot Records label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Infinity On High

Infinity On High

by Fall Out Boy
February 6, 2007
The Chicago pop-punk band face high expectations for this fourth album after its predecessor, their major-label debut 'From Under The Cork Tree,' brought their first taste of mainstream success. Jay-Z (briefly) guests.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Folie A Deux

Folie A Deux

by Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Delirium Cordia

Delirium Cordia

by Fantômas
January 27, 2004
Mike Patton (Faith No More) returns for his third studio album (which consists of a single, 74-minute song!) with his more experimental outfit Fantomas.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
At Night We Live

At Night We Live

by Far
May 25, 2010
This is the first album in over 12 years for the Sacramento rock band who is cited as an influence by such bands as Thursday and Blink 182.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
The Harsh Light of Day

The Harsh Light of Day

by Fastball
September 19, 2000
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.0
Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars

Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars

by Fatboy Slim
November 7, 2000
The follow-up to 1998's hugely successful 'You've Come A Long Way, Baby' features guest appearances by Macy Gray, Bootsy Collins, and (via sampling) Jim Morrison.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Pushing The Senses

Pushing The Senses

by Feeder
January 31, 2005
The fifth studio release for the veteran UK rock trio fronted by Grant Nicholas comes three years after the suicide of the band's drummer, Jon Lee.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.8
You Are The One I Pick

You Are The One I Pick

by Felix
November 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the duo of Lucinda Chua and Chris Summerlin.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Fiction Family

Fiction Family

by Fiction Family
January 20, 2009
Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickle Creek's Sean Watkins release their debut together as Fiction Family.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
Field Music (Measure)

Field Music (Measure)

by Field Music
February 16, 2010
The indie rock English outfit made up of brothers David and Peter Brewis (original drummer in the Futureheads) has reunited with founder/director Andrew Moore on its latest, Field Music (Measure).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Dirty Bomb

Dirty Bomb

by Filastine
March 10, 2009
Grey Filastine, the Barcelona, Spain-based producer, releases his second album on DJ/Rupture’s Soot label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd