Album Releases by Genre

Tentacles

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
Crystal Castles

Crystal Castles

by Crystal Castles
March 18, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Toronto duo of Ethan Kath and Alice Grass.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Alight Of Night

Alight Of Night

by Crystal Stilts
October 28, 2008
The New York quartet, which includes ex-Vivian Girls drummer Frankie Rose, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Cansei De Ser Sexy

Cansei De Ser Sexy

by CSS
July 11, 2006
This Brazilian dance-rock outfit may be "Tired Of Being Sexy," but that didn't stop Sub Pop from making them the first South American addition to its roster. This is their debut.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Donkey

Donkey

by CSS
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
The Ugly Organ

The Ugly Organ

by Cursive
March 4, 2003
A bit of a concept album (set as a play about sex and relationships), 'The Ugly Organ' is the Nebraska band's fourth LP, following 2000's acclaimed 'Domestica.'
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
The Difference Between Houses And Homes: Lost Songs And Loose Ends 1995-2001

The Difference Between Houses And Homes: Lost Songs And Loose Ends 1995-2001

by Cursive
August 9, 2005
This disc compiles 10 tracks from the Tim Kasher-led band's early 7-inch singles, and adds two previously unreleased cuts.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.7
Happy Hollow

Happy Hollow

by Cursive
August 22, 2006
The Tim Kasher-led band has lost its cellist (Gretta Cohn) but added a horn section for its latest release, produced, as always, by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Mama, I'm Swollen

Mama, I'm Swollen

by Cursive
March 10, 2009
The sixth studio album for the Omaha, Nebraska-based indie-rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
You & I

You & I

by Cut Off Your Hands
January 20, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New Zealand quartet was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Mother Of Curses

Mother Of Curses

by D. Rider
February 17, 2009
The debut album for the rock band led by Todd Albert Rittmann.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Invention

Invention

by Daedelus
May 7, 2002
This is the debut full-length for the Los Angeles-based experimental electronic artist.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Where Shall You Take Me

Where Shall You Take Me

by Damien Jurado
March 18, 2003
The fifth full-length for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter returns with ten new mostly-acoustic tales about America's heartland, including live favorite "Texas to Ohio."
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
On My Way To Absence

On My Way To Absence

by Damien Jurado
April 5, 2005
'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
And Now That I'm In Your Shadow

And Now That I'm In Your Shadow

by Damien Jurado
October 10, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first recording sessions with a full band were so productive, there was enough material for two albums. 'Shadow' will be followed by the second (and more upbeat) batch of songs in early 2007.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Caught In The Trees

Caught In The Trees

by Damien Jurado
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Seattle, Washington, artists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Saint Bartlett

Saint Bartlett

by Damien Jurado
May 25, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard Swift and recorded in just under week.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
With Ghost

With Ghost

by Damon & Naomi
September 5, 2000
Former Galaxie 500 members Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang unite with Japanese outfit Ghost for an album of dreamy, contemplative folk-rock.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Earth Is Blue

The Earth Is Blue

by Damon & Naomi
February 22, 2005
The fifth studio album for former Galaxie 500 members Damon Krukowski and Naomi Yang once again finds the pair joined by Ghost guitarist Michio Kurihara.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Un

Un

by Dan Black
February 16, 2010
The debut solo album for the former singer of The Servant features a sampling from Rihanna's "Umbrella," as well as the soundtrack to the film, "Starman."
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Wanna Buy a Monkey?

Wanna Buy a Monkey?

by Dan the Automator
February 19, 2002
Producer Dan "The Automator" Nakamura, a founder and member of acts such as the Gorillaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Deltron 3030 and Lovage, here offers his first mix album. Many of the cuts are from his own remixes or productions, and come from bands ranging from Tortoise to the X-ecutioners.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Hey Everyone

Hey Everyone

by Dananananaykroyd
April 6, 2009
The debut album for the Glasgow-based indie-rock band was produced by Machine.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Dark Night Of The Soul

Dark Night Of The Soul

by Danger Mouse And Sparklehorse
July 13, 2010
Originally, the album was to be released with a book of photographs by director David Lynch and vocals by such artists as The Flaming Lips, Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, Jason Lytle, the Strokes' Julian Casablancas, Frank Black, Iggy Pop, the Shins' James Mercer, Suzanne Vega, Vic Chestnut, The Cardigans' Nina Persson, and David Lynch.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
The Mouse And The Mask

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
Rejected Unknown

Rejected Unknown

by Daniel Johnston
October 9, 2001
A long-time favorite of his fellow indie rockers, 41-year-old Daniel Johnston releases his first album of new material in seven years, following 1994's 'Fun' (his one and only major-label release).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fear Yourself

Fear Yourself

by Daniel Johnston
March 25, 2003
The latest release from the prolific indie-rocker and artist was recorded with Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Is And Always Was

Is And Always Was

by Daniel Johnston
October 6, 2009
Jason Falkner produced the latest album for the Texas-based artist.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Ships

Ships

by Danielson
May 9, 2006
The latest disc from the Danielson Famile's Daniel Smith boasts--in addition to a shorter band name--a whopping 34 contributors, including Sufjan Stevens, Steve Albini, and the members of Why?.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Who Needs Who

Who Needs Who

by Dark Dark Dark
October 2, 2012
The third studio album for indie band was written while on tour and explores the emotions that came from the relationship band members Nona Marie Invie and Marshall LaCount had with each other.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Darkel

Darkel

by Darkel
September 19, 2006
'Darkel' marks the solo debut for Air's JB Dunckel.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
2

2

by Darker My Love
August 5, 2008
The band, originally started as a side project, releases it's second album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Red

Red

by Datarock
September 1, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Norwegian electronic duo.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Curse Your Branches

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
Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

by David Byrne
September 9, 2003
Byrne's latest release originated as the soundtrack to the film 'Young Adam' (itself based on the novel by Scottish beat writer Alexander Trocci). Since the film is set in Scotland, and since the former Talking Head himself was born there, he decided to enlist members of Glasgow-based groups such as Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian and The Reindeer Section to assist with this music (only a small portion of which actually is heard in the film).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Love This Giant

Love This Giant

by David Byrne & St. Vincent
September 11, 2012
The collaboration between David Byrne and St. Vincent, first planned more than two years ago, was produced with John Congleton.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
A Feather in the Engine

A Feather in the Engine

by David Kilgour
January 29, 2002
This is the fourth solo album from the founding singer/guitarist of the legendary New Zealand indie band The Clean.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Frozen Orange

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
Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball

by Dead Confederate
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the alternative rock band who met in high school and now are based in Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Feathers

Feathers

by Dead Meadow
February 22, 2005
This is the fourth studio disc for the Washington D.C. psych-rock outfit, who are now a four-piece with the addition of guitarist Cory Shane.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Old Growth

Old Growth

by Dead Meadow
February 5, 2008
The Washington D.C band returns as a three piece with its latest album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Moondagger

Moondagger

by Deastro
June 2, 2009
This is the latest album for Randolph Chabot, who had a track on his label's "Adult Swim" album "Ghostly Swim."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
The Photo Album

The Photo Album

by Death Cab for Cutie
October 9, 2001
This is the third album for the Washington-based indie rockers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
You Can Play These Songs With Chords

You Can Play These Songs With Chords

by Death Cab for Cutie
October 22, 2002
This collection of B-sides, alternate versions and rarities contains 18 tracks, including an early cover of the Smiths' "This Charming Man."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
Transatlanticism

Transatlanticism

by Death Cab for Cutie
October 7, 2003
This is the fourth album for the Washington-based indie group led by Ben Gibbard (also of the Postal Service) and Chris Walla.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Plans

Plans

by Death Cab for Cutie
August 30, 2005
The Ben Gibbard-led group makes its major-label debut with this 11-song disc, produced by band member Chris Walla.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Narrow Stairs

Narrow Stairs

by Death Cab for Cutie
May 13, 2008
The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
The Open Door [EP]

The Open Door [EP]

by Death Cab for Cutie
April 14, 2009
The EP features four new song recorded during the Narrow Stairs sessions and a demo version of 'Talking Bird.'
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
You're A Woman, I'm A Machine

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
Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us

Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us

by Death Vessel
August 19, 2008
Joel Thibodeau's sophomore album was recorded in New Jersey and produced by Pete Donnelly.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
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
Milk Man

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
The Runners Four

The Runners Four

by Deerhoof
October 11, 2005
The experimental San Francisco outfit led by Rob Fisk and Greg Saunier return with what is by far their lengthiest (and calmest) release yet.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Friend Opportunity

Friend Opportunity

by Deerhoof
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the San Francisco experimental rock outfit since the departure of guitarist Chris Cohen.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Offend Maggie

Offend Maggie

by Deerhoof
October 7, 2008
The latest release from the trio of rockers from San Francisco.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Cryptograms

Cryptograms

by Deerhunter
January 29, 2007
This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Rainwater Cassette Exchange

Rainwater Cassette Exchange

by Deerhunter
June 9, 2009
The latest EP for the Atlanta, Georgia indie-rock band was produced by Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Faded Seaside Glamour

Faded Seaside Glamour

by Delays
May 18, 2004
'Glamour' is the debut disc for the English band led by singer Greg Gilbert, whose voice has drawn him numerous comparisons to the Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser (as odd as that may sound).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
You See Colours

You See Colours

by Delays
March 6, 2006
Graham Sutton produced this sophomore set for the English band fronted by Greg Gilbert.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Everything's The Rush

Everything's The Rush

by Delays
May 5, 2008
The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Ode To Sunshine

Ode To Sunshine

by Delta Spirit
August 26, 2008
The group featuring ex-Noise Ratchet founders releases its debut album, which was recorded in a cabin in Julian, CA.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Denali

Denali

by Denali
April 16, 2002
This debut album from the Richmond, Virginia band (featuring Maura Davis and members of Engine Down) was produced in part by Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Instinct

The Instinct

by Denali
October 28, 2003
The Virginia band's sophomore disc has a more immediate sound compared to their trip-hoppy self-titled debut.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

by Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
February 3, 2009
Signed to Animal Collective's Paw Tracks label, the artist releases his first full-length album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.5
In Ear Park

In Ear Park

by Department of Eagles
October 7, 2008
The latest release from Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen and Fred Nicolaus was dedicated to Rossen's father who had passed away recently.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Too Late To Die Young

Too Late To Die Young

by Departure Lounge
March 12, 2002
Kid Loco produced this sophomore effort for London's Departure Lounge, who are fronted by Tim Keegan (a former guitarist with Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians). Hitchcock guests on one track, as does former Cocteau Twin (and producer of Departure Lounge's debut) Simon Raymonde.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
New Universe

New Universe

by Desolation Wilderness
August 4, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Washington state band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Your Blues

Your Blues

by Destroyer
March 9, 2004
This is the sixth album for the Vancouver, Canada indie rock outfit led by Dan Bejar (also of the New Pornographers).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Destroyer's Rubies

Destroyer's Rubies

by Destroyer
February 21, 2006
Dan Bejar's seventh Destroyer record is as lyrically dense as ever, but marks a shift to a full-band, guitar-oriented sound after 2004's more eclectic 'Your Blues.'
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.0
Trouble In Dreams

Trouble In Dreams

by Destroyer
March 18, 2008
Dan Bejar, the New Pornographer member, releases his ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Bay Of Pigs [EP]

Bay Of Pigs [EP]

by Destroyer
August 18, 2009
The two-song EP features the longest Destroyer song, 'Bay Of Pigs,' is 13-plus minutes.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Vantage Point

Vantage Point

by dEUS
April 21, 2008
This is the fifth studio album for the indie rock band from Belgium.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Rejoicing In The Hands

Rejoicing In The Hands

by Devendra Banhart
May 4, 2004
The second LP from the New York-based artist/musician/crazy hippie Devendra Banhart (who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute) includes 16 of the 32 lo-fi tracks recorded in the living room of veteran recording engineer Lynn Bridges. The remaining 16 will be released on a separate album later in 2004.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.4
Niño Rojo

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
Cripple Crow

Cripple Crow

by Devendra Banhart
September 13, 2005
Thom Monahan (Pernice Brothers) co-produced the singer-songwriter's fourth album, which finds him singing in Spanish on a few of the disc's 22 tracks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Push The Heart

Push The Heart

by Devics
March 7, 2006
The moody Los Angeles-based four-piece returns with a fourth album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.1
A Mad & Faithful Telling

A Mad & Faithful Telling

by Devotchka
March 18, 2008
The Denver, Colorado-based quartet known for its work on the "Little Miss Sunshine" soundtrack and score releases its latest album on the Anti label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Millions of Brazilians

Millions of Brazilians

by Dianogah
April 16, 2002
The third album from the Chicago-based post-rock trio best known for their dual bassists was produced by John McEntire (Tortoise, Sea and Cake).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
%

%

by Dinowalrus
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn-based trio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
dios (malos)

dios (malos)

by dios (malos)
October 11, 2005
Phil Ek produced the second album for the band (formerly known as Dios) fronted by Joel Morales.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
Romance At Short Notice

Romance At Short Notice

by Dirty Pretty Things
June 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band from England headed up by ex-Libertines guitarist Carl Barat.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.0
Rise Above

Rise Above

by Dirty Projectors
September 11, 2007
Dave Longstreth reimagines Black Flag's album "Damaged."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Bitte Orca

Bitte Orca

by Dirty Projectors
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Brooklyn-based indie band is its first on the Domino Records label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
She Has No Strings Apollo

She Has No Strings Apollo

by Dirty Three
February 18, 2003
The Australian instrumental trio, known for their dark, minimalist, atmospheric sound, includes Bad Seeds' violinist Warren Ellis, guitarist Mick Turner, and drummer Jim White.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Cinder

Cinder

by Dirty Three
October 11, 2005
The trio's seventh studio album is its first to include vocals, which are provided by guests Chan Marshall (Cat Power) and Sally Timms (The Mekons).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
LP

LP

by Discovery
July 14, 2009
Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij and Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles team up to release their first album together.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Staying In

Staying In

by diskJokke
March 11, 2008
Norwegian producer Joakim Dyrdahl releases his debut album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Das Not Compute

Das Not Compute

by Division Of Laura Lee
May 11, 2004
The Swedish garage rockers return with a sophomore LP.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Can You See The Music

Can You See The Music

by DJ Me DJ You
January 14, 2003
The Los Angeles-based multimedia/production duo of Ross Harris and Craig Borrell, who have worked with artists such as Beck and the Dust Brothers and recorded two previous albums for Emperor Norton, return with their third LP.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Heavy Ghost

Heavy Ghost

by DM Stith
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York artist who was discovered by Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Life Is Full Of Possibilities

Life Is Full Of Possibilities

by Dntel
October 30, 2001
Dntel is an electronica side project for Jimmy Tamborello of Strictly Ballroom and Figurine. Here, he is joined by a who's-who of indie rockdom, including Mia Doi Todd, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Chris Gunst (Beachwood Sparks) and Brian McMahon (Slint).
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.9
Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn

Winter Hymn Country Hymn Secret Hymn

by Do Make Say Think
October 7, 2003
The Toronto, Canada-based quartet returns with a fourth LP of psychedelic post-rock instrumentals, divided, as the title suggests, into three movements.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
You, You're A History In Rust

You, You're A History In Rust

by Do Make Say Think
February 27, 2007
This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Other Truths

Other Truths

by Do Make Say Think
October 20, 2009
The post-rock group releases its latest album, which has only four tracks (each are eight or more minutes long).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into

You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into

by Does It Offend You, Yeah?
April 15, 2008
This is the debut album for the electronic rock quartet from Reading, England.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
Now You Know

Now You Know

by Doug Martsch
September 17, 2002
The man behind Built to Spill issues his first album under his own name, with a more acoustic, stripped-down, blues-influenced sound than you'll find on his BTS albums.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Kingdom Of Rust

Kingdom Of Rust

by Doves
April 7, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was co-produced with Dan Austin and John Leckie.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
We All Belong

We All Belong

by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Fate

Fate

by Dr. Dog
July 22, 2008
This is the fifth album for the indie-rock band from Philadelphia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
The Return Of Dr. Octagon

The Return Of Dr. Octagon

by Dr. Octagon
June 27, 2006
Kool Keith's second Dr. Octagon album follows a full decade after his first, with production this time handled by One Watt Sun.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Yes, Virginia...

Yes, Virginia...

by Dresden Dolls
April 18, 2006
'Virginia' is the second album for the cabaret-punk outfit fronted by Amanda Palmer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7