Album Releases by Genre

Me & Giuliani Down By the School Yard (A True Story) [EP]

Me & Giuliani Down By the School Yard (A True Story) [EP]

by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 3, 2003
Search engines hate them, but !!! (pronounced "Chik Chik Chik," of course) are popular with live audiences for their funkier, dancier (yes, that's a word--trust us) approach to indie music. The Sacramento band shares three members with Out Hud, and this is their 2-song debut for Touch And Go (with a full album to follow in 2004).
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.3
Louden Up Now

Louden Up Now

by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
June 8, 2004
This is the second full-length for the dance-oriented Sacramento/New York seven-piece (down from eight), who share several members with the band Out Hud.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Myth Takes

Myth Takes

by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
When Your Heart Stops Beating

When Your Heart Stops Beating

by (+44)
November 14, 2006
This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Let's Build A Fire

Let's Build A Fire

by +/-
October 24, 2006
This is the third album for the James Baluyut-led indie rockers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Source Tags & Codes

Source Tags & Codes

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
February 26, 2002
Following the critical success of their 1999 effort, 'Madonna,' the lengthily-named Austin, Texas indie band signed with Interscope and recorded this, their major-label debut.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
The Secret Of Elena's Tomb [EP]

The Secret Of Elena's Tomb [EP]

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
April 1, 2003
Trail of Dead fans waiting for the band's follow-up to 2002's 'Source Tags & Codes' will have to make do, for now, with this 5-track EP (which also contains three videos).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
World's Apart

World's Apart

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
January 25, 2005
This is the fourth album for the critically-acclaimed Texas-based band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
So Divided

So Divided

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
November 14, 2006
King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto and The Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer guest on the Texas band's follow-up to 'Worlds Apart.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
Festival Thyme [EP]

Festival Thyme [EP]

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
October 28, 2008
The Austin rock band releases a four-track EP ahead of its anticipated full-length in 2009.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
The Century Of Self

The Century Of Self

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
February 17, 2009
The sixth full-length album for the rock band from Texas is its first on the Richter Scale/Justice label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
13 & God

13 & God

by 13 & God
May 3, 2005
13+God is a collaboration between German rocktronica outfit The Notwist and American indie-rappers Themselves. Also guesting are members of Ms. John Soda, Lali Puna, and cLOUDDEAD; basically, if they're on Morr Music or Anticon, you'll find them here.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Secret South

Secret South

by 16 Horsepower
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Folklore

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
Cookies

Cookies

by 1990s
July 31, 2007
Before forming the 1990s, Jackie McKeown and Jamie McMorrow were in The Yummy Furs, which once included two members of Franz Ferdinand.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Kicks

Kicks

by 1990s
March 24, 2009
The second album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler and is the first album with Dino Bardot, who replaced Jamie McMorrow.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
22-20s

22-20s

by 22-20s
April 19, 2005
Brendan Lynch produced this debut for the English blues-rock band, who are named after a Skip James song.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
OST

OST

by 24 Hour Party People
August 6, 2002
The soundtrack to the fictionalized account of the rise and fall of Manchester's Factory Records includes, somewhat obviously, a generous helping of New Order, Joy Division, and Happy Mondays songs (including the title track by the latter), as well as cuts from A Guy Called Gerald, Durutti Column, and the Buzzcocks. This is also the only album where you'll find the newest New Order single, "Here to Stay," a collaboration with the Chemical Brothers that failed to appear on either group's latest LP.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down

by 3 Doors Down
May 20, 2008
The rock band releases its fifth album, which features a song used by the National Guard.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.0
Don't Tread On Me

Don't Tread On Me

by 311
August 16, 2005
The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.0
Worried Well

Worried Well

by 31Knots
August 19, 2008
This is the latest release for the Portland-based trio.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
Plays Music

Plays Music

by 33.3
October 24, 2000
This is the second LP for the Tortoise-like Yale grads, who have expanded from three to five musicians.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd
Streets Of Gold

Streets Of Gold

by 3OH!3
June 29, 2010
The Boulder, Colorado-based duo's third album of house party hits and pulsating electro-pop features Ke$ha as a special guest.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
4.0
Golden Ocean

Golden Ocean

by 50 Foot Wave
March 8, 2005
The indie-rock trio 50 Foot Wave includes a pair of Throwing Muses (Kristin Hersh and Bernard Georges) plus Rob Ahlers. This full-length debut follows a self-titled EP released in 2004.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
The Sun Came Out

The Sun Came Out

by 7 Worlds Collide
September 29, 2009
Neil Finn gathers members of Radiohead, The Smiths, and Wilco amongst many others for a two-disc album to benefit Oxfam.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Nobody Knows This Is Everywhere

Nobody Knows This Is Everywhere

by 764-Hero
April 9, 2002
The Seattle-based emo trio (although now without one-time member James Bertram of Red Stars Theory) moves to Tiger Style Records for this, their fourth full-length release. Phil Ek (Unwound, Built To Spill) produced these 10 tracks.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Panda Park

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
Colonia

Colonia

by A Camp
April 28, 2009
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
A Gun Called Tension

A Gun Called Tension

by A Gun Called Tension
February 22, 2005
This genre-hopping eponymous disc is the debut for the duo of guitarist Dan Gullucci (Modest Mouse) and MC Sean Reveron.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Darkness At Noon

Darkness At Noon

by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
April 5, 2005
Jeremy Barnes is backed by additional musicians on this second eclectic AHAAH disc, which encompasses styles from folk to klezmer to mariachi.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Way The Wind Blows

The Way The Wind Blows

by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
October 17, 2006
This is the third Hawk album for former Neutral Milk Hotel drummer Jeremy Barnes. Like previous efforts, it has an Eastern European flavor, although unlike previous efforts, it also includes contributions from Beirut's Zach Condon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Thirteenth Step

Thirteenth Step

by A Perfect Circle
September 16, 2003
Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan's side project returns with a second LP on which he's backed by Jeordie "Twiggy Ramirez" White (Marilyn Manson), Billy Howerdel (Tool's guitar tech) and Josh Freese (Guns N' Roses).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
eMOTIVe

eMOTIVe

by A Perfect Circle
November 2, 2004
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tackles a variety of covers on this latest from his side project, A Perfect Circle, including versions of songs by Depeche Mode ("People Are People"), Devo ("Freedom Of Choice") and Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On"). Also included are two originals.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
A Place To Bury Strangers

A Place To Bury Strangers

by A Place to Bury Strangers
August 7, 2007
The debut album for the trio from New York.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Exploding Head

Exploding Head

by A Place to Bury Strangers
October 6, 2009
The second album for the Brooklyn rock band is its first on Mute Records.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Ashes Grammar

Ashes Grammar

by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
September 15, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Nitetime Rainbows [EP]

Nitetime Rainbows [EP]

by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
March 2, 2010
The seven-track EP featuring songs from the "Ashes Grammer" session includes three new songs, plus three remixes of the title track.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Foot Of The Mountain

Foot Of The Mountain

by a-ha
July 27, 2009
The Norwegian band best known for it's 1985 hit 'Take On Me' releases its ninth album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.9
The Slow Wonder

The Slow Wonder

by A.C. Newman
June 8, 2004
This is the first solo release for Carl Newman, who can also be found leading indie-rock supergroup The New Pornographers as well as the (now defunct) Canadian power-pop band Zumpano.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Get Guilty

Get Guilty

by A.C. Newman
January 20, 2009
This is the second solo album for the New Pornographers' Carl Newman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
A.R.E. Weapons

A.R.E. Weapons

by A.R.E. Weapons
April 1, 2003
This is the full-length debut for the somewhat intimidating New York trio, who are frequently compared to Suicide.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.6
Skeleton

Skeleton

by Abe Vigoda
July 8, 2008
The third album for the Los Angeles-area punk-rock band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Reviver [EP]

Reviver [EP]

by Abe Vigoda
February 17, 2009
The California indie-rock band releases a five-track EP.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Victory Shorts

Victory Shorts

by Absentee
September 30, 2008
The latest album for the English group was produced by Nick Terry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Black Ice

Black Ice

by AC/DC
October 20, 2008
The hard-rock band's first album in eight years was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Backtracks

Backtracks

by AC/DC
November 10, 2009
The box set includes rare singles, live tracks from 1977-2000, and a music video DVD.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
York Blvd

York Blvd

by Acetone
January 16, 2001
The Los Angeles indie band returns with its second album for Vapor Records, following 1997's 'Acetone.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Living With A Tiger

Living With A Tiger

by Acoustic Ladyland
July 6, 2009
This is the fourth album for the British jazz-rock band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Gemstones

Gemstones

by Adam Green
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter (formerly of The Moldy Peaches) follows his acclaimed set 'Friends Of Mine' with this disc produced by Dan Myers.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.4
Jacket Full Of Danger

Jacket Full Of Danger

by Adam Green
April 10, 2006
This is the fourth solo release for the former member of the Moldy Peaches.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Sixes & Sevens

Sixes & Sevens

by Adam Green
March 18, 2008
The fifth solo album for the Moldy Peaches member.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
For Your Entertainment

For Your Entertainment

by Adam Lambert
November 23, 2009
The runner-up in season eight of American Idol releases his debut album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
19

19

by Adele
June 10, 2008
The English singer was named the Brit Awards' Critics' Choice even before her debut album was released.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Homesongs

Homesongs

by Adem
July 27, 2004
This is the solo debut for Adem Ilhan of the English electronica/post-rock band Fridge (whose lineup also includes Four Tet's Kieran Hebden). Unlike in Fridge (which is an instrumental outfit), Adem sings over these ten quiet, folksy tracks.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Love And Other Planets

Love And Other Planets

by Adem
September 26, 2006
This is the second album of home-made recordings for multi-instrumentalist and former Fridge bassist Adem Ilhan.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Takes

Takes

by Adem
June 3, 2008
The third album for the London artist features covers of songs by such artists as Bjork, Aphex Twin, and PJ Harvey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Topsiders

Topsiders

by Aden
May 7, 2002
The Washington D.C.-based indie-pop group returns with a fourth LP. Sasha Bell of Ladybug Transistor guests on two tracks.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Why Bother?

Why Bother?

by Adult.
March 20, 2007
The band's follow-up to 2005's 'Gimmie Trouble' finds Adult. back down to the original duo of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Sleep And Release

Sleep And Release

by Aereogramme
February 18, 2003
The Glaswegian guitar rockers emerge with their second full-length album, an even more intense affair than their 2001 debut 'Story In White.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go

My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go

by Aereogramme
February 6, 2007
This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Just Push Play

Just Push Play

by Aerosmith
March 6, 2001
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Honkin' On Bobo

Honkin' On Bobo

by Aerosmith
March 30, 2004
The latest LP from Steven Tyler & co. includes just one original ("The Grind") with the remainder of the tracks occupied by covers of blues standards.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Sing The Sorrow

Sing The Sorrow

by AFI
March 11, 2003
This is the major-label debut for the Bay Area punk rockers (whose initials stand for "A Fire Inside"), who got their start in Ukiah, Calif. in 1991. Garbage's Butch Vig produces.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Decemberunderground

Decemberunderground

by AFI
June 6, 2006
Jerry Finn returns as producer for the band's first album in three years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Crash Love

Crash Love

by AFI
September 29, 2009
The eighth full-length album for the rock band was produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
New Wave

New Wave

by Against Me!
July 10, 2007
The Florida punk rock band's fourth album was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
White Crosses

White Crosses

by Against Me!
June 8, 2010
Though known for always being on the road, Against Me! has finally released its second major label album, which continues to blend elements of its trademark punk and folk rock with fist-pumping anthems celebrating teenage anarchy and encouraging all to fight the good fight.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.0
How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

by Aidan Moffat And The Best-Ofs
March 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock quartet led by Aidan Moffat.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Bachelor No. 2 (or, the last remains of the dodo)

Bachelor No. 2 (or, the last remains of the dodo)

by Aimee Mann
May 2, 2000
The third solo release from the former 'Til Tuesday leader finally made it to record stores in May 2000, after a long journey that saw Interscope refuse to release the album and Mann issue it on her own SuperEgo label (after selling it through mail order and at her live performances). All's well that ends well, though, as Mann gained widespread acclaim for her soundtrack to P.T. Anderson's film "Magnolia" and even better reviews for this album, which contains four of the tracks from the soundtrack as well as nine additional songs.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.9
Lost In Space

Lost In Space

by Aimee Mann
August 27, 2002
This self-released effort for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter (and former Til Tuesday frontwoman) is her first release since the twin 2000 critical successes of 'Bachelor No. 2' and the soundtrack to "Magnolia."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
The Forgotten Arm

The Forgotten Arm

by Aimee Mann
May 3, 2005
Produced by Joe Henry, Mann's first studio disc in three years is a concept album about the life of a boxer during the 1970s.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
@#%&*! Smilers

@#%&*! Smilers

by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Original Motion Picture Score for The Virgin Suicides

Original Motion Picture Score for The Virgin Suicides

by Air
February 29, 2000
The soundtrack to Sofia Coppola's film features instrumental tracks from Air, as well as the single "Playground Love," featuring vocals from Gordon Tracks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Pocket Symphony

Pocket Symphony

by Air
March 6, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
No Way Down [EP]

No Way Down [EP]

by Air France
May 22, 2008
This is the Swedish indie-pop band's second EP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
No Guts. No Glory.

No Guts. No Glory.

by Airbourne
April 20, 2010
The Australian rock band formed by brothers, Joel and Ryan O'Keeffe releases its second full-length studio album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.1
Akron/Family

Akron/Family

by Akron/Family
March 22, 2005
The latest neo-folk outfit under the tutelage of Michael Gira are the Brooklyn quartet Akron/Family, who make their debut with this self-titled release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Meek Warrior

Meek Warrior

by Akron/Family
October 3, 2006
Originally intended as an EP, 'Warrior,' at seven tracks and 45 minutes, now stands as the Brooklyn band's second full-length release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Love Is Simple

Love Is Simple

by Akron/Family
September 18, 2007
The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free

Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free

by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Akron/Family & Angels Of Light

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
Under Rug Swept

Under Rug Swept

by Alanis Morissette
February 26, 2002
Morissette's third studio album is the first one the 27-year-old Canadian songwriter has produced herself.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
So-Called Chaos

So-Called Chaos

by Alanis Morissette
May 18, 2004
The Canadian singer-songwriter returns with ten new songs, co-produced by Morissette with John Shanks and Tim Thorney.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.9
Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

by Alanis Morissette
July 26, 2005
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut, 'Jagged Little Pill,' the Canadian singer-songwriter has re-recorded all of that album's songs using acoustic instruments. (It's certainly easier than writing new songs!)
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.3
Flavors Of Entanglement

Flavors Of Entanglement

by Alanis Morissette
June 10, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her latest album, produced by Guy Sigsworth.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
No Earthly Man

No Earthly Man

by Alasdair Roberts
March 22, 2005
Will Oldham produced this third album for the former Appendix Out member, which consists of his interpretations of traditional Scottish folk songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
Spoils

Spoils

by Alasdair Roberts
May 5, 2009
The latest album from the Scottish singer-songwriter features his drummer from Appendix Out.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Yours To Keep

Yours To Keep

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
March 6, 2007
This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Como te Llama

Como te Llama

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
July 8, 2008
The sophomore release for the Strokes guitarist was recorded in five weeks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
Broken Side Of Time

Broken Side Of Time

by Alberta Cross
March 9, 2010
The debut full-length album for the band led by Swedish-born Petter Ericson Stakee and Terry Wolfers was produced by Mike McCarthy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Mo Beauty

Mo Beauty

by Alec Ounsworth
October 20, 2009
The Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's frontman releases his debut solo album produced by Steve Berlin.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Boxing Mirror

The Boxing Mirror

by Alejandro Escovedo
May 2, 2006
Escovedo's first solo disc since 2000 was produced by John Cale.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Real Animal

Real Animal

by Alejandro Escovedo
June 24, 2008
The ninth solo album for the former punk rocker was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
The Pirate's Gospel

The Pirate's Gospel

by Alela Diane
October 24, 2006
The debut album for the singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
The Alesha Show

The Alesha Show

by Alesha Dixon
November 24, 2008
The former Mis-Teeq singer releases her second solo album (her first, "Fired Up," was released only in Japan).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
Old Crows/Young Cardinals

Old Crows/Young Cardinals

by Alexisonfire
June 23, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian rock quintet was produced with Julius "Juice" Butty.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
Resurgam

Resurgam

by Alias
August 26, 2008
The fifth album for the artist who most recently relocated from California back to his home state of Maine.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Along Came A Spider

Along Came A Spider

by Alice Cooper
July 29, 2008
The latest album for the hard rock artist is about a serial killer named Spider. It also features Slash and Ozzy Osbourne as guest musicians.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Live

Live

by Alice in Chains
December 5, 2000
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Black Gives Way To Blue

Black Gives Way To Blue

by Alice in Chains
September 29, 2009
The band's first album in more than 14 years was produced with Nick Raskulinecz and features new lead singer William DuVall (original singer Layne Staley died in 2002).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7