Album Releases by Genre

Nineteeneighties

Nineteeneighties

by Grant-Lee Phillips
June 27, 2006
The troubadour offers his take on a dozen 1980s alternative-rock classics, including songs by R.E.M., The Cure, New Order, The Smiths, Echo & The Bunnymen and The Pixies.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Strangelet

Strangelet

by Grant-Lee Phillips
March 27, 2007
REM's Peter Buck and Bill Rieflin guest on the Los Angeles troubadour's latest disc of originals.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
The Western Lands

The Western Lands

by Gravenhurst
September 18, 2007
The UK indie rock group's fifth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Lost Channels

Lost Channels

by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Remind Me Where The Light Is

Remind Me Where The Light Is

by Great Northern
April 28, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
Amber Headlights

Amber Headlights

by Greg Dulli
September 6, 2005
'Headlights' includes songs first written by Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers) in 2002. Petra Haden guests.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Yellow House

Yellow House

by Grizzly Bear
September 5, 2006
This intricate second album for the Brooklyn-based band led by Edward Droste is their first for Warp Records.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Veckatimest

Veckatimest

by Grizzly Bear
May 26, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock band.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Rejoicer

Rejoicer

by Grooms
October 13, 2009
The rock trio from Brooklyn, New York releases its debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Pumps!

Pumps!

by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Yr Atal Genhedlaeth

Yr Atal Genhedlaeth

by Gruff Rhys
March 15, 2005
This Welsh-language disc marks the solo debut for the Super Furry Animals frontman.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Candylion

Candylion

by Gruff Rhys
March 6, 2007
Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

Suitcase: Failed Experiments and Trashed Aircraft

by Guided by Voices
September 19, 2000
A four-disc box set consisting of 100 studio outtakes from throughout GBV's history.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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Isolation Drills

Isolation Drills

by Guided by Voices
April 3, 2001
The latest release from GBV is a continuation of the band's new, more polished sound introduced on 1999's 'Do The Collapse.'
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Universal Truths And Cycles

Universal Truths And Cycles

by Guided by Voices
June 18, 2002
The Ohio band fronted by Robert Pollard offers up a 19-track set that is not just a return to former home Matador Records but a full return to classic, self-produced GBV form, after working with outside producers on the previous two albums.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Earthquake Glue

Earthquake Glue

by Guided by Voices
August 19, 2003
The ever-prolific Robert Pollard returns with a brand-new GbV studio disc (the 15th or so since 1987), retaining the core group of musicians that has been with him for the last few albums.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Half Smiles Of The Decomposed

Half Smiles Of The Decomposed

by Guided by Voices
August 24, 2004
After 20 years and over 20 albums, Dayton, Ohio's Guided By Voices (led throughout its duration by Robert Pollard) is calling it quits with this final release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow

Suitcase 2: American Superdream Wow

by Guided by Voices
November 8, 2005
This companion to the original 'Suitcase' continues where that box set left off, packing 100 more GBV rareties and outtakes from the now-disbanded group onto four discs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Through The Windowpane

Through The Windowpane

by Guillemots
July 10, 2006
This full-length debut for the UK-based indie-pop band led by Fyfe Dangerfield includes the previously-released single "Trains To Brazil."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Red

Red

by Guillemots
March 24, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Keep It Together

Keep It Together

by Guster
June 24, 2003
The Boston-based trio has developed a devoted following over the course of three albums and ten years of touring. This fourth album, produced by Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo), adds additional elements such as bass and drums to their ususal mix of two acoustic guitars and bongos.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Driving A Million

Driving A Million

by Gwenmars
March 6, 2001
The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Hal

Hal

by Hal
May 10, 2005
The Dublin-based quartet debuts with a record filled with echoes of California circa the 1960s and 70s (think Brian Wilson) rather than Ireland.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Hello

Hello

by Half Japanese
February 20, 2001
The first full release in four years for the duo of Jad and David Fair.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
White People

White People

by Handsome Boy Modeling School
November 9, 2004
The second disc for Prince Paul and Dan The Automator finds the producer pair joined by Cat Power, RZA, Jack Johnson, Julee Cruise and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Plague Park

Plague Park

by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Face Control

Face Control

by Handsome Furs
March 10, 2009
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Blood From A Stone

Blood From A Stone

by Hanne Hukkelberg
May 12, 2009
The latest album for the Norwegian singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

by Happy Birthday
March 16, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock band from Vermont.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
You Can Feel Me

You Can Feel Me

by Har Mar Superstar
November 5, 2002
Picture a white man singing R&B. Picture a white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. Picture an average-looking, slightly pudgy white man singing R&B while stripping down to his underwear. That's Har Mar Superstar, and this is his second album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.5
The Handler

The Handler

by Har Mar Superstar
September 14, 2004
Har Mar's third disc features contributions from Northern State and members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and was produced by John Fields (Andrew WK).
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7
Dark Touches

Dark Touches

by Har Mar Superstar
October 13, 2009
After trying out acting and working with Neon Neon, Sean Tillmann returns to Har Mar Superstar to release his latest album.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Stars Of CCTV

Stars Of CCTV

by Hard-Fi
March 14, 2006
The English indie rockers garnered a lot of attention with this debut album, which combines elements of ska, dance and punk.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Once Upon A Time In The West

Once Upon A Time In The West

by Hard-Fi
September 18, 2007
The follow-up to their hit debut album for the British indie-rock group.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Hippies

Hippies

by Harlem
April 6, 2010
The second full-length for the Austin trio features 16 tracks and is their first for Matador Records.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Technicolor Health

Technicolor Health

by Harlem Shakes
March 24, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

by Hauschka
February 3, 2009
An extended EP of material from Ferndorf recording sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Between The Senses

Between The Senses

by Haven
August 27, 2002
This debut album for the British quartet was produced by The Smiths' Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
If Only You Were Lonely

If Only You Were Lonely

by Hawthorne Heights
February 28, 2006
The big-selling indie emo band from Dayton, Ohio returns with a second album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.8
Skyscraper National Park

Skyscraper National Park

by Hayden
March 12, 2002
Toronto-based singer/songwriter Hayden (Paul Hayden Desser) returns to his bedroom-recording indie-label roots, after two previous releases for Geffen.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Live at Convocation Hall

Live at Convocation Hall

by Hayden
September 17, 2002
Recorded live at a March 2002 show in Toronto, this 22-track, 2-disc set includes songs from Hayden's three previous albums, as well as three new tracks and a cover of Neil Young's "Tell Me Why."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Elk-Lake Serenade

Elk-Lake Serenade

by Hayden
May 18, 2004
A bit more upbeat-sounding than its predecessors, 'Elk-Lake Serenade' is the fourth studio disc for Toronto singer-songwriter Hayden Desser (who draws frequent Neil Young comparisons, and not just for being Canadian).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Kill Them With Kindness

Kill Them With Kindness

by Headlights
August 22, 2006
The indie-pop trio from Illinois--making their debut with 'Kindness'--features former members of Maserati and Absinthe Blind.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Some Racing, Some Stopping

Some Racing, Some Stopping

by Headlights
February 19, 2008
The sophomore full-length album for the indie rock trio from Champaign, Illinois.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Wildlife

Wildlife

by Headlights
October 6, 2009
This is the third full-length studio album for the rock band from Illinois.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Headphones

Headphones

by Headphones
May 10, 2005
This new side project for Pedro The Lion's David Bazan finds that group's guitars replaced with synthesizers.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Space Settings

Space Settings

by Headset
June 29, 2004
'Space Settings' is the debut from the hip-hop side project for Jimmy Tamborello (Postal Service, Dntel), who along with Plug Research artists Allen Avanessian, Daedelus and John Tejada (plus Thomas Fehlmann), provides the musical backdrop for an array of MCs that includes Beans and Rocmon.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Get Color

Get Color

by HEALTH
September 8, 2009
This is the second album for the Los Angeles-based indie band.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
The Mountain

The Mountain

by Heartless Bastards
February 3, 2009
The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Going Way Out With Heavy Trash

Going Way Out With Heavy Trash

by Heavy Trash
September 4, 2007
The follow-up to their self-titled album released in 2005.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
We Love The City

We Love The City

by Hefner
March 6, 2001
The third album from the London-based indie outfit.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Dead Media

Dead Media

by Hefner
January 22, 2002
Following 2000's 'We Love The City,' the self-produced 'Dead Media' is the UK band's fifth album in just four years.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Church Gone Wild / Chirpin Hard

Church Gone Wild / Chirpin Hard

by Hella
March 22, 2005
The Sacramento, Calif. noise-rock duo of Spencer Seim and Zach Hill each claim a disc to themselves on this 2-CD third album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
There's No 666 In Outer Space

There's No 666 In Outer Space

by Hella
January 30, 2007
The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

by Hello, Blue Roses
January 22, 2008
The debut album for Dan Bejar's other side project (Destroyer being the first) with his girlfriend, Sydney Vermont.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Trash, Rats & Microphones

Trash, Rats & Microphones

by Heloise And The Savoir Faire
April 29, 2008
This debut album for the New York-based electro-rock group is led by Heloise Williams and released on Elijah Wood's label.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Manic Expressive

Manic Expressive

by Her Space Holiday
November 6, 2001
This is Marc Bianchi's second LP as Her Space Holiday, which also includes his girlfriend, Keely.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Young Machines

The Young Machines

by Her Space Holiday
September 30, 2003
Marc Bianchi continues his indie pop/electronica solo project Her Space Holiday with this latest 10-song release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
The Past Presents The Future

The Past Presents The Future

by Her Space Holiday
September 27, 2005
Marc Bianchi's latest album of electronica-infused indie-pop was recorded in "extreme isolation" in California.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Xoxo Panda & The New Kid Revival

Xoxo Panda & The New Kid Revival

by Her Space Holiday
October 7, 2008
Marc Bianchi releases his latest album under the Her Space Holiday name.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Here We Go Magic

Here We Go Magic

by Here We Go Magic
February 24, 2009
The debut album for Luke Temple as Here We Go Magic was recorded in two months.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Pigeons

Pigeons

by Here We Go Magic
June 8, 2010
The second album for the rock quintet from Brooklyn, New York was produced and recorded by the band in just over four months.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
P.D.A.

P.D.A.

by Hey Willpower
January 22, 2008
This is the first full-length album for the San Francisco-based duo of Will Schwartz and Tomo Yasuda.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.0
Buzzle Bee

Buzzle Bee

by High Llamas
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Beet, Maize & Corn

Beet, Maize & Corn

by High Llamas
October 7, 2003
The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.2
Can Cladders

Can Cladders

by High Llamas
February 20, 2007
Sean O'Hagan's first High Llamas album in four years sticks to his usual script of '60s-influenced pop.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
High Places

High Places

by High Places
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
High Places Vs. Mankind

High Places Vs. Mankind

by High Places
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles-based indie duo releases its second studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Last Night

Last Night

by His Name Is Alive
November 19, 2002
Combining blues, R&B, jazz and funk influences, this latest offering from the ever-changing 4AD group headed by Warren Defever, like its predessor (2001's 'Someday My Blues Will Cover The Earth'), features the vocals of Lovetta Pippen. Included among the originals here are covers of The Equals' "Teardrops," Ida's "Maybe," and Jimi Hendrix's "Train."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Detrola

Detrola

by His Name Is Alive
January 24, 2006
The first album in four years for Warn Defever & co. is also the band's debut for new label Reincarnate (after multiple releases on 4AD).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Mind Chaos

Mind Chaos

by Hockey
October 6, 2009
This is the debut album for the Portland, Oregon rock band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Truly She Is None Other

Truly She Is None Other

by Holly Golightly
July 29, 2003
A former member of Billy Childish's band Thee Headcoatees, Holly Golightly has gained a wider following in recent months due to her guest appearance on The White Stripes' 'Elephant.' New devotees will have a lot to discover: this is her ninth solo album since 1995.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
The Magician's Private Library

The Magician's Private Library

by Holly Miranda
February 23, 2010
A member of the band Jealous Girlfriends, the singer returns with a debut full-length solo album produced by TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Holopaw

Holopaw

by Holopaw
January 21, 2003
This Gainesville, Fla.-based five-piece band, which mixes indie rock and alt-country with a bit of electronica, features John Orth, who also appeared on the 2002 release by the Modest Mouse side project Ugly Casanova. Brian Deck produces.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Quit +/or Fight

Quit +/or Fight

by Holopaw
August 9, 2005
This is the second album of country-folk-rock tunes for the Gainesville, Florida band led by John Orth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Cold House

Cold House

by Hood
November 13, 2001
This is the Leeds, England indie-rock band's first American LP release in four years. Akin to recent Radiohead, this disc incorporates experimental electronica elements, and also adds guest vocals from members of hip-hop outfit cLOUDDEAD.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.3
Outside Closer

Outside Closer

by Hood
February 8, 2005
The Leeds, England band follow their acclaimed 2001 release 'Cold House' with this 10-track effort which, like its predecessor, combines acoustic guitars and some glitchy electronica elements into moody indie rock.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Thistled Spring

Thistled Spring

by Horse Feathers
April 20, 2010
The Portland, Oregon indie band led by Justin Ringle releases its third album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Coming On Strong

Coming On Strong

by Hot Chip
November 29, 2005
This debut full-length for the London group headed by Joe Goddard and Alexis Taylor is a (semi-)tongue-in-cheek mix of diverse styles such as fake-gangsta-rap, R&B, soul, electronica, and more.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
The Warning

The Warning

by Hot Chip
June 13, 2006
The genre-mashing Londoners return with a quick follow-up to last year's debut 'Coming On Strong.'
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Made In The Dark

Made In The Dark

by Hot Chip
February 5, 2008
This is the third album for the English electro-indie rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
One Life Stand

One Life Stand

by Hot Chip
February 9, 2010
The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Make Up The Breakdown

Make Up The Breakdown

by Hot Hot Heat
October 8, 2002
This Sub Pop debut for the British Columbia band falls into the 80s/punk revival category occupied by the likes of French Kicks and Radio 4, although Cure comparisons are more likely (since lead singer Steve Bays' voice sounds, at times, almost identical to Robert Smith's).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Elevator

Elevator

by Hot Hot Heat
April 5, 2005
Dave Sardy produced this sophomore album for the Canadian band, whose lineup now includes guitarist Luke Paquin (replacing Dante DeCaro).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Happiness Ltd.

Happiness Ltd.

by Hot Hot Heat
September 11, 2007
The Canadian band's third studio album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
The Listener

The Listener

by Howe Gelb
March 18, 2003
Giant Sand's Howe Gelb returns with his second solo album for Thrill Jockey. Recorded half in Denmark and half in his native Arizona, 'The Listener' features appearances by members of Calexico and Handsome Family.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
'Sno Angel Like You

'Sno Angel Like You

by Howe Gelb
March 21, 2006
The Giant Sand leader is backed by an eight-member gospel choir on this 14-track set.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Magnificent Fiend

Magnificent Fiend

by Howlin Rain
March 4, 2008
The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Radio Wars

Radio Wars

by Howling Bells
July 28, 2009
The second album for the Australian indie-pop rock band was produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Earth Junk

Earth Junk

by Howling Hex
September 23, 2008
Neil Michael Hagerty's latest band releases its sixth album, which is only 33 minutes long.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Human Bell

Human Bell

by Human Bell
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of David Heumann, lead singer of Arboretum and Lungfish's bass player Nathan Bell.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Moody Motorcycle

Moody Motorcycle

by Human Highway
August 19, 2008
The Canadian duo of Jim Guthrie and Islands singer Nick Thorburn release their debut album as Human Highway.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
Communicating

Communicating

by Hundred Waters
September 14, 2017
The third full-length release for the Florida trio was self-recorded and produced by band member Trayer Tryon.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Gods And Monsters

Gods And Monsters

by I Am Kloot
August 23, 2005
The typically quirky Manchester, England trio led by John Bramwell returns with an atypical third album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Out Of The Loop

Out Of The Loop

by I Am The World Trade Center
July 17, 2001
The debut album for I Am The World Trade Center was recorded entirely on a laptop computer, with music by Kindercore head Dan Geller and vocals by Amy Dykes. [The band officially shortened its name to I Am The World following the tragic events of September 11, 2001.]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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The Tight Connection

The Tight Connection

by I Am The World Trade Center
July 9, 2002
The synth-pop duo of Amy Dykes (vocals) and Dan Geller (music) are best known for two things: (1) recording all of their music on a laptop computer, and (2) well, their name, which (understandably) attracted some attention post-September 11 and was briefly changed and then restored. This is the band's second full-length release, and includes covers of the Stone Roses' "Shoot You Down" and Blondie's "Call Me."
Metascore:
58
User Score:
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The Cover Up

The Cover Up

by I Am The World Trade Center
June 29, 2004
The 80s-influenced laptop-pop duo of Dan Geller and Amy Dykes return with their third LP.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Elegies to Lessons Learnt

Elegies to Lessons Learnt

by I Like Trains
October 23, 2007
Sigur Ros producer Ken Thomas helped mix iLiKETRAiNS' first studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Fear Is On Our Side

Fear Is On Our Side

by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
March 7, 2006
Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
I Was A King

I Was A King

by I Was a King
April 7, 2009
The sophomore album for the Norwegian indie rock band was produced by Gary Olson.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd