Album Releases by Genre

Since We've Become Translucent

Since We've Become Translucent

by Mudhoney
August 20, 2002
This is the eighth release from the nearly 15-year-old Seattle band, and it features new instrumentation (a horn section) and a new bass player (Guy Maddison, replacing departed founding member Matt Lukin).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Mugiboogie

Mugiboogie

by Mugison
August 19, 2008
This is the third album for the Icelandic artist.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Us

Us

by Mull Historical Society
March 18, 2003
This is the second album for the quriky Scottish indie-pop duo of Colin MacIntyre and Alan Malloy.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
This Is Hope

This Is Hope

by Mull Historical Society
July 19, 2004
Colin McIntyre returns with his third album in as many years, like its predecessors a bit, well, strange.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Summer Make Good

Summer Make Good

by Mum
May 4, 2004
On their third full-length, the Icelandic band Mum continues to blend pastoral electronica with the distinctive vocals (think The Cranes as a comparison) of Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy

Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy

by Mum
September 25, 2007
The Icelandic group releases their fourth album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know

Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know

by Mum
September 22, 2009
This is the fifth album for the Icelandic group.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Sigh No More

Sigh No More

by Mumford & Sons
February 16, 2010
Produced by Markus Dravs, the debut album for the folk rock quartet went platinum in the UK.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Red Of Tooth And Claw

Red Of Tooth And Claw

by Murder by Death
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band was produced by Trina Shoemaker.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition

Murs 3:16 The 9th Edition

by Murs
March 23, 2004
The Los Angeles-based indie rapper's second Def Jux disc was produced by 9th Wonder.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Expressions

Expressions

by Music Go Music
October 6, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Los Angeles-based rock trio.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Armistice

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
Drone Trailer

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
A Thousand Shark's Teeth

A Thousand Shark's Teeth

by My Brightest Diamond
June 17, 2008
The sophomore album for New York-based singer, Shara Worden.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
It Still Moves

It Still Moves

by My Morning Jacket
September 9, 2003
The Southern rockers make their major-label debut with this 12-track effort.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Z

Z

by My Morning Jacket
October 4, 2005
For their fourth album, produced by John Leckie, the Kentucky band sports a new keyboardist and guitarist.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
Okonokos [Live]

Okonokos [Live]

by My Morning Jacket
September 26, 2006
This double-disc live set features 21 tracks (many from last year's 'Z') recorded at The Fillmore in San Francisco.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Making Dens

Making Dens

by Mystery Jets
March 6, 2006
'Dens' is the debut LP for England's Mystery Jets, who are led by vocalist Blaine Harrison and whose guitarist is Blaine's 55-year-old father, Henry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Zootime

Zootime

by Mystery Jets
May 8, 2007
The UK band's American debut takes seven of the tracks from first album 'Making Dens' and adds five new songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Twenty One

Twenty One

by Mystery Jets
March 24, 2008
The sophomore album for the English indie rock band was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Let Go

Let Go

by Nada Surf
February 4, 2003
One-hit wonders, you say? Well, the New York trio did score an MTV hit with "Popular," from their 1996 debut album, but it is a more mature and less commercial Nada Surf that returns now with a third LP, their first for indie label Barsuk.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.9
The Weight Is A Gift

The Weight Is A Gift

by Nada Surf
September 13, 2005
Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla returns as producer for the band's followup to 'Let Go.'
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Lucky

Lucky

by Nada Surf
February 5, 2008
The fifth album for the trio from New York was produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Nancy Sinatra

Nancy Sinatra

by Nancy Sinatra
September 28, 2004
A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.9
Hard Islands

Hard Islands

by Nathan Fake
May 18, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British electronic artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Deathsentences of the Polished & Structurally Weak

Deathsentences of the Polished & Structurally Weak

by Negativland
October 1, 2002
Part book, part CD, this latest effort from the Bay Area collective was inspired by a trip to an auto junkyard. The jokes, satire, and subversion found in previous releases is absent this time around, instead replaced by a collection of letters and writings found in the auto wrecks presented in a 64-page full-color book, and, on the CD, a lyric- and melody- free noise assault that, as the band suggests, is the sound of their studio being destroyed in a car crash.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
No Business

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
Sleeping On Roads

Sleeping On Roads

by Neil Halstead
January 22, 2002
This is the first solo release from Slowdive and Mojave 3 frontman Neil Halstead, and includes occasional guest contributions from the likes of his bandmate Ian McCutcheon and Locust's Mark Van Hoen.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Blacklisted

Blacklisted

by Neko Case
August 20, 2002
Alt-country singer-songwriter Neko Case returns with her third solo album, after last appearing on the New Pornographers' acclaimed 'Mass Romantic" album. Here, the moody, cinematic music is provided by members of Calexico and Giant Sand.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
The Tigers Have Spoken

The Tigers Have Spoken

by Neko Case
November 9, 2004
The New Pornographers singer (and accomplished solo artist) offers up a live set of originals and eclectic covers, backed by The Sadies.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
Fox Confessor Brings The Flood

Fox Confessor Brings The Flood

by Neko Case
March 7, 2006
Members of Calexico and Giant Sand help provide the music for the singer's first studio album in four years.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
What Is Love

What Is Love

by Never Shout Never
January 26, 2010
The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Fantastic Playroom

Fantastic Playroom

by New Young Pony Club
July 9, 2007
The debut album for this indie electronica band from London, England.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
The Optimist

The Optimist

by New Young Pony Club
May 4, 2010
The British band self-produced its follow-up to its 2007 debut "Fantastic Playroom."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus

Abattoir Blues / The Lyre Of Orpheus

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
October 26, 2004
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' 13th album actually spans two separate discs, each produced by Nick Launay. And speaking of the Bad Seeds, longtime member Blixa Bargeld has been replaced by James Johnston (Gallon Drunk).
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.6
B-Sides & Rarities

B-Sides & Rarities

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
March 22, 2005
For you Nick Cave completists out there, this three-disc box set compiles 56 tracks spanning both decades of his work with the Bad Seeds, including some previously unreleased material.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
The Time Of The Assassins

The Time Of The Assassins

by Nickel Eye
January 27, 2009
While waiting for the Strokes to return to the recording studio, bassist Nikolai Fraiture formed a side project and released this band's debut album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever

Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever

by Nicolai Dunger
March 14, 2006
The Swedish singer-songwriter and former soccer player is backed by Mercury Rev on his latest release (which originally emerged in 2004 in Europe).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Run To Ruin

Run To Ruin

by Nina Nastasia
June 3, 2003
Recorded by Steve Albini, 'Run To Ruin' is the New York singer-songwriter's third LP. The Dirty Three's Jim White chips in on drums.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
On Leaving

On Leaving

by Nina Nastasia
October 3, 2006
Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Everything Is

Everything Is

by Nine Black Alps
February 28, 2006
This is the debut album for the neo-grunge outfit based in Manchester, England.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Young Adults Against Suicide

Young Adults Against Suicide

by Ninja High School
October 18, 2005
This is the debut LP for the Toronto indie-rap collective (excuse us, the "positive hardcore dance-rap band") led by Matt Collins.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Good Evening

Good Evening

by Nite Jewel
March 31, 2009
The debut album for Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ramona Gonzalez.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Nouns

Nouns

by No Age
May 6, 2008
The Los Angeles-based duo's sophomore album was recorded in Los Angeles and London, England.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Losing Feeling [EP]

Losing Feeling [EP]

by No Age
October 6, 2009
This is the latest four-track EP for the Los Angeles-based indie rock duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Come Into My House

Come Into My House

by No Kids
February 19, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian trio who were members of the band P:ano.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down

Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down

by Noah and the Whale
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the British quartet led by Charlie Fink.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
And Everything Else

And Everything Else

by Nobody
May 17, 2005
Indie hip-hop/electronica producer Nobody (aka Elvin Estela) teams with Prefuse 73, Mia Doi Todd and members of Beachwood Sparks on his Plug Research debut.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Sign [EP]

Sign [EP]

by Nobukazu Takemura
January 22, 2002
Clocking in at 65 minutes, this EP from Japanese experimental electronica producer Nobukazu Takemura contains just four songs, including the title track (which differs from the version on 'Hoshi No Koe') and "Souvenir in Chicago," a 35-minute jam session featuring members of Tortoise.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
10th

10th

by Nobukazu Takemura
February 18, 2003
Kyoto, Japan's Nobukazu Takemura plays all of the instruments (and computers) on his latest release of playful, poppy electronica, which features vocals from a speech synthesizer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Wild Young Hearts

Wild Young Hearts

by Noisettes
September 22, 2009
The second album for the British trio was produced by Jim Abbiss and features Peaches as a guest singer on one track.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Can I Keep This Pen?

Can I Keep This Pen?

by Northern State
August 28, 2007
The Long Island trio moves away from a major label for this album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.0
Fall Back Open

Fall Back Open

by Now It's Overhead
March 9, 2004
Michael Stipe and Conor Oberst guest on this sophomore disc for the Athens, GA outfit led by producer Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes), with vocals from Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor (Azure Ray).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dark Light Daybreak

Dark Light Daybreak

by Now It's Overhead
September 12, 2006
The band's third album finds producer/songwriter Andy LeMaster once again joined by Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor, plus drummer Clay Leverett.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
We're Animals

We're Animals

by Numbers
September 13, 2005
The San Francisco electro-punk trio make their Kill Rock Stars debut with this third LP.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Apple's Acre

Apple's Acre

by Nurses
August 4, 2009
This is the latest album for the indie rock trio from Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

by O'Death
October 28, 2008
The third album for the New York quintet was produced with Alex Newport.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
O+S

O+S

by O+S
March 24, 2009
Orenda Fink and her friend Scalpelist (Cedric LeMoyne of Remy Z) releases their debut album produced by Michael Patterson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
I'll Follow You

I'll Follow You

by Oakley Hall
September 11, 2007
The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.2
I Blame You

I Blame You

by Obits
March 24, 2009
This is the debut album for Rick Froberg's latest band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Blue Depths

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
No More Wig For Ohio

No More Wig For Ohio

by Odd Nosdam
May 27, 2003
A member of fellow anticon collective artist cLOUDDEAD, Odd Nosdam returns with his second solo LP, a two-part disc that combines instrumental tracks and beats with a found-sound collage approach.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Burner

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
Level Live Wires

Level Live Wires

by Odd Nosdam
August 28, 2007
San Francisco Bay Area DJ/producer David P. Madson's latest album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Coquelicot Asleep In The Poppies

Coquelicot Asleep In The Poppies

by Of Montreal
April 24, 2001
This is the fourth full-length from Athens, Ga-based Of Montreal, led by Kevin Barnes. The full title is 'Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse.'
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Aldhils Arboretum

Aldhils Arboretum

by Of Montreal
September 24, 2002
Prone to making concept albums, the Athens, GA band led by Kevin Barnes returns with a more conventional offering for this, their fifth LP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Satanic Panic In The Attic

Satanic Panic In The Attic

by Of Montreal
April 6, 2004
The band's sixth album is their first for Polyvinyl and sees them branching out, into "1970s Afro beat and '80s new wave" as they say.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
The Sunlandic Twins

The Sunlandic Twins

by Of Montreal
April 12, 2005
Kevin Barnes' eighth Of Montreal disc finds the Georgian heading into more electronic territory, enlisting his laptop to assist in the recording process. Music on a laptop--who knew?
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?

Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?

by Of Montreal
January 23, 2007
Kevin Barnes injects atypically autobiographical subject matter into his danceable indie-pop tunes on his latest Of Montreal release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Skeletal Lamping

Skeletal Lamping

by Of Montreal
October 21, 2008
The Kevin Barnes-led sextet releases its follow-up to 2007's Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Eggs

Eggs

by Oh No Ono
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Oh No

Oh No

by OK Go
August 30, 2005
Tore Johansson (Franz Ferdinand) produced this second album for the Chicago power-pop outfit.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

by OK Go
January 12, 2010
The latest album for the rock band from Chicago features the track "Shooting The Moon" which appeared in the "New Moon" movie soundtrack.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Black Sheep Boy

Black Sheep Boy

by Okkervil River
April 5, 2005
This is the fourth album for the Austin band led by singer-songwriter Will Sheff.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
The Stage Names

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
The Stand Ins

The Stand Ins

by Okkervil River
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band releases its latest album produced by Brian Beattie.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Belly Of The Lion

Belly Of The Lion

by Ola Podrida
November 10, 2009
This is the second album for film composer David Wingo as Ola Podrida.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Extended Vacation

Extended Vacation

by On Fillmore
November 3, 2009
This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based duo, who previously worked with Jim O'Rourke.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
On! Air! Library!

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
Secret Wars

Secret Wars

by Oneida
January 20, 2004
Brooklyn's Oneida has been around a bit longer (since 1997) than some of their fellow bands in the New York neo-garage/punk/new wave scene, and 'Secret Wars' marks their sixth LP.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
The Wedding

The Wedding

by Oneida
May 3, 2005
This is the seventh album for the New York noise-rock three-piece. Phil Manley of Trans Am guests.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Happy New Year

Happy New Year

by Oneida
July 11, 2006
They're either a bit early or a bit late with their new year's tidings, but the experimental Brooklyn band is back with 11 new tracks.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Rated O

Rated O

by Oneida
July 7, 2009
The triple album is the second of the band's "Thank Your Parents" trilogy of releases.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
The Volunteers

The Volunteers

by Onelinedrawing
March 23, 2004
Onelinedrawing is the alter ego for Sacramento, Calif.-based singer/guitarist Jonah Matranga, formerly of the emo band Far.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Kila Kila Kila

Kila Kila Kila

by OOIOO
February 17, 2004
This is the fourth release for the all-female Japanese rock band fronted by Yoshimi P-We of the Boredoms.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Gold And Green

Gold And Green

by OOIOO
September 13, 2005
Originally released in Japan in 2000, 'Gold And Green' finally reaches U.S. shores at a non-import price on Thrill Jockey. Yuko Honda and Sean Lennon guest.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Taiga

Taiga

by OOIOO
September 12, 2006
The all-female Japanese experimental rock outfit led by The Boredoms' Yoshimi P-We returns with a fifth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Armonico Hewa

Armonico Hewa

by OOIOO
October 20, 2009
The latest album for the Japanese quartet is the band's first release since 2006's "Taiga."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
All Around

All Around

by Oranges Band
April 22, 2003
The indie-rock combo led by Roman Kuebler (whose resume includes a stint as the touring bassist for Spoon) makes their full-length debut with this 12-track effort.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The World And Everything In It

The World And Everything In It

by Oranges Band
June 14, 2005
The second album from the Baltimore band was produced by band leader and vocalist Roman Kuebler.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Invisible Ones

Invisible Ones

by Orenda Fink
August 23, 2005
The singer follows the lead of her Azure Ray bandmate Maria Taylor (whose '11:11' came out in May) with this solo debut, co-produced by Andy LeMaster (Now It's Overhead).
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.8
Ask The Night

Ask The Night

by Orenda Fink
October 6, 2009
This is Orenda Fink's second solo album, after stints with the bands Art In Manila and O+S.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D.

S.T.R.E.E.T. D.A.D.

by Out Hud
November 19, 2002
Founded in 1996 in San Francisco, this now New York-based instrumental outfit (which shares some members with the band !!!) has previously drawn a bit of acclaim for their vinyl-only releases. This six-track effort represents their first CD release, which showcases their dancier, dubbier, funkier brand of post-rock.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Let Us Never Speak Of It Again

Let Us Never Speak Of It Again

by Out Hud
March 22, 2005
The first album in two years for the New York band (which shares three members with !!!) introduces a few vocals (from group members Phyllis Forbes and Molly Schnick) and drum machines into the mix for the first time.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Ovalprocess

Ovalprocess

by Oval
June 20, 2000
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
New Leaves

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
Remember The Night Parties

Remember The Night Parties

by Oxford Collapse
October 10, 2006
The Brooklyn trio's third album, produced by John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.), marks their debut for Sub Pop.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Bits

Bits

by Oxford Collapse
August 5, 2008
The fourth album for the Brooklyn rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Pajo

Pajo

by Pajo
June 28, 2005
This is Slint guitarist David Pajo's first solo LP under his own name (well, at least half of his own name).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
1968

1968

by Pajo
August 22, 2006
The Slint and Tortoise guitarist's second solo album under his given name expands on the sound of his first by adding a rhythm section into the mix.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd