Album Releases by Genre

ANThology

ANThology

by Alien Ant Farm
March 6, 2001
Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
truANT

truANT

by Alien Ant Farm
August 19, 2003
This sophomore disc for the Southern California alt-metal outfit was produced by Robert and Dean DeLeo of the Stone Temple Pilots.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
Good Mourning

Good Mourning

by Alkaline Trio
May 13, 2003
The Chicago-based emo band returns with their fourth full-length.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Crimson

Crimson

by Alkaline Trio
May 24, 2005
Jerry Finn (blink-182) produced this follow-up to 'Good Mourning.'
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Agony & Irony

Agony & Irony

by Alkaline Trio
July 1, 2008
The latest album for the punk rock trio from Illinois was produced by Josh Abraham.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
This Addiction

This Addiction

by Alkaline Trio
February 23, 2010
Produced and recorded by the band along with the helping hand of producer Matt Allison, the Chicago punk-rock natives' seventh studio album, This Addiction, is the band's first release on their label Heart & Skull and their first with Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Spirit Stereo Frequency

Spirit Stereo Frequency

by All Night Radio
February 17, 2004
All Night Radio is the latest (and most psychedelic) incarnation for Beachwood Sparks' Dave Scher and Jimi Hey.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Overcome

Overcome

by All That Remains
September 16, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced by Jason Suecof.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Fire On Corridor X

Fire On Corridor X

by All The Saints
May 27, 2008
The Alanta-based trio releases its debut album produced by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Just Like You

Just Like You

by Allison Iraheta
December 1, 2009
The top female finisher on the eighth season of American Idol releases her debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
Getting Somewhere

Getting Somewhere

by Allison Moorer
June 13, 2006
Husband Steve Earle lends a hand on the singer-songwriter's latest release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
OST

OST

by Almost Famous
September 12, 2000
The soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe comedy features music from the 1970's, including tracks from Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Allman Brothers Band, Elton John, and David Bowie (a cover of Velvet Underground's "I'm Waiting For The Man"), and one original track, from the movie's fictitious Stillwater.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Some Echoes

Some Echoes

by Aloha
April 11, 2006
This is the Ohio band's fourth album of jazzy prog-rock.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Home Acres

Home Acres

by Aloha
March 9, 2010
The rock quartet worked on writing the songs over the Internet before coming together to record the album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Beat Is...

The Beat Is...

by Alphabeat
March 1, 2010
The Danish group returns with its second album on new label Polydor.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
White Noise

White Noise

by Alpinestars
February 25, 2003
This second album for the Manchester (by way of Germay) electronica/Krautrock duo features guest vocals from Brian Molko (Placebo).
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Who Killed Amanda Palmer

Who Killed Amanda Palmer

by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Rewild

Rewild

by Amazing Baby
June 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn quintet.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.1
Ambulance Ltd

Ambulance Ltd

by Ambulance Ltd
March 23, 2004
This self-titled effort marks the full-length debut for the Brooklyn-based shoegazers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Promise Of Love

Promise Of Love

by American Analog Set
June 17, 2003
The Austin, Texas-based drone-pop qunitet--known to friends and reviewers as AmAnSet--returns with their fifth LP.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Set Free

Set Free

by American Analog Set
September 20, 2005
The sixth album for the Andrew Kenny-led band is their first for Canadian label Arts & Crafts.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Art Of Losing

The Art Of Losing

by American Hi-Fi
February 25, 2003
This is the sophomore release for the Boston-based alt-rockers.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Love Songs For Patriots

Love Songs For Patriots

by American Music Club
October 12, 2004
'Love Songs' is the first new studio album in ten years for a reunited Mark Eitzel & co.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
The Golden Age

The Golden Age

by American Music Club
February 19, 2008
The San Francisco band, now relocated to Los Angeles and with two new members, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Kurr

Kurr

by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Twilight Of The Thunder God

Twilight Of The Thunder God

by Amon Amarth
September 30, 2008
The Swedish metal band's latest release includes appearances by Apocalyptica, Entombed's Lars Goran Petrov, and Children of Bodom's Roope Latvala.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Honey From The Tombs

Honey From The Tombs

by Amy Millan
August 22, 2006
The Stars vocalist makes her solo debut, backed by members of that band as well as of Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think, and Metric.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Masters Of The Burial

Masters Of The Burial

by Amy Millan
September 22, 2009
The second album for the Stars/Broken Social Scene singer features guest appearances by Stars' Evan Cranley, The Stills' Liam O'Neil, and Feist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Stag

Stag

by Amy Ray
March 6, 2001
The solo debut from The Indigo Girls' Amy Ray is a bit of a departure from her band's folk sound, instead offering a harder, punk-rock edge. Joan Jett is among the guests appearing on the album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Frank

Frank

by Amy Winehouse
November 20, 2007
Amy Winehouse's debut album is finally out in the US four years after it was first released in the UK.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Rearrange Beds

Rearrange Beds

by An Horse
March 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie duo from Brisbane, Australia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Heavy Rotation

Heavy Rotation

by Anastacia
October 27, 2008
The fourth album for the American singer features songs written by Ne-Yo, Rodney Jerkins and Guy Chambers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Canopy Glow

Canopy Glow

by Anathallo
November 18, 2008
The second album for the Chicago-based band is its first on the Anticon label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
The Mysterious Production Of Eggs

The Mysterious Production Of Eggs

by Andrew Bird
February 8, 2005
You don't see many musicians described as a "whistler" but Chicago's Andrew Bird (who is also a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and originally, a violinist) fits the bill. This is his fifth release (and second for Ani DiFranco's record label), which finds him backed by several members of his group Bowl Of Fire.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Armchair Apocrypha

Armchair Apocrypha

by Andrew Bird
March 20, 2007
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter returns with his tenth album of literate and eclectic indie rock.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Noble Beast

Noble Beast

by Andrew Bird
January 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
I Get Wet

I Get Wet

by Andrew W.K.
March 26, 2002
This big-budget debut album from 22-year-old Detroit-raised rocker Andrew WK took the UK (well, at least its music press) by storm in late 2001.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
The Wolf

The Wolf

by Andrew W.K.
September 9, 2003
America's favorite party animal attempts to move past the frat party/beer commercial sound of his hit debut album with this slightly more mature follow-up. Slightly.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
55 Cadillac

55 Cadillac

by Andrew W.K.
September 8, 2009
The fourth album for the California-born artist features solo piano pieces.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Changing Of The Seasons

Changing Of The Seasons

by Ane Brun
October 14, 2008
The Sweden-based singer releases her latest album produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.9
We Don't Need To Whisper

We Don't Need To Whisper

by Angels and Airwaves
May 23, 2006
The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.5
I-Empire

I-Empire

by Angels and Airwaves
November 6, 2007
The sophomore album for the group led by the former singer/guitarist of Blink-182 and Box Car Racer, Tom DeLonge.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
The Angels Of Light Sing 'Other People'

The Angels Of Light Sing 'Other People'

by Angels Of Light
March 22, 2005
Michael Gira's post-Swans project Angels Of Light returns with a fourth release of mostly acoustic folk/rock, backed by musicians from Akron/Family.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
We Are Him

We Are Him

by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Ouliposaliva

Ouliposaliva

by Angil & The Hidden Tracks
November 24, 2008
The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Revelling/Reckoning

Revelling/Reckoning

by Ani DiFranco
April 10, 2001
The normally prolific DiFranco hasn't released a new album since 1999's 'To The Teeth,' but now she returns with a vengeance: this 2-disc, 2-hour, 29-track collection of new songs. Ani goes solo on about half the tracks; the others feature members of her touring band. Guest musicians include trumpter Jon Hassell, sax man Maceo Parker, and guitarist Lloyd Maines.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Evolve

Evolve

by Ani DiFranco
March 11, 2003
Still going strong 15 years and 13 albums into her career (and that's not including live recordings or other compilations), Ani DiFranco returns with 12 new tracks backed by a five-piece band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Educated Guess

Educated Guess

by Ani DiFranco
January 20, 2004
The singer-songwriter's latest is a solo release in every sense of the word, as DiFranco wrote, produced, played, and sang everything on the album (not to mention releasing it on her own record label).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Knuckle Down

Knuckle Down

by Ani DiFranco
January 25, 2005
DiFranco breaks from her usual DIY practice by enlisting Joe Henry to co-produce this latest release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Reprieve

Reprieve

by Ani DiFranco
August 8, 2006
The latest studio outing from the prolific singer-songwriter features production by Mike Napolitano (along with DiFranco herself) and contributions from touring musician Todd Sickafoose.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Red Letter Year

Red Letter Year

by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Sung Tongs

Sung Tongs

by Animal Collective
June 1, 2004
The Brooklyn-based collective (on this release, reduced to the duo of Avey Tare and Panda Bear) combine vocal harmonies, a pair of acoustic guitars, and diverse influences into a unique sound on this latest release.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Feels

Feels

by Animal Collective
October 18, 2005
Electric where the mellower 'Sung Tongs' was acoustic, 'Feels' is nevertheless another idiosyncratic outing for the freak-folk four-piece.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Water Curses [EP]

Water Curses [EP]

by Animal Collective
May 6, 2008
The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Merriweather Post Pavilion

by Animal Collective
January 20, 2009
The ninth album from the rock group was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
Fall Be Kind [EP]

Fall Be Kind [EP]

by Animal Collective
December 15, 2009
The five-track EP is the second release for the year for the rock trio.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.1
Campfire Songs [Reissue]

Campfire Songs [Reissue]

by Animal Collective
January 26, 2010
This is the reissue of Animal Collective's 2003 five-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Hope & Glory

Hope & Glory

by Ann Wilson
September 11, 2007
Former Heart singer debuts her first solo album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Anna

Anna

by Anna Waronker
June 4, 2002
The former frontwoman of the Los Angeles indie group that dog. strikes off on her own with this solo debut.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Afton

Afton

by Anni Rossi
October 21, 2008
This is the debut six-track EP for the singer from Minnesota.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Rockwell

Rockwell

by Anni Rossi
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the singer was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Don't Stop

Don't Stop

by Annie
November 17, 2009
The second album for the Norwegian singer features guest appearances by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Datarock's Fredrik Saroea.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Bare

Bare

by Annie Lennox
June 10, 2003
The former Eurythmics' singer's third solo album is her first collection of original songs since 1992's 'Diva.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Songs Of Mass Destruction

Songs Of Mass Destruction

by Annie Lennox
October 2, 2007
Glen Ballard produces the ex-Eurythmics singer's fourth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Such Fun

Such Fun

by Annuals
October 7, 2008
The sophomore album for the North Carolina indie rock band was produced with Jacquire King.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Sweet Sister [EP]

Sweet Sister [EP]

by Annuals
March 30, 2010
Singer Adam Baker wrote, recorded, and produced his band's latest EP in its North Carolina recording studio.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The Bright Lights Of America

The Bright Lights Of America

by Anti-Flag
April 1, 2008
The ninth album for the quartet from Pittsburg, Pa., was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
The People Or The Gun

The People Or The Gun

by Anti-Flag
June 9, 2009
The punk rock band releases its first album on the SideOneDummy label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
I Am A Bird Now

I Am A Bird Now

by Antony and the Johnsons
February 1, 2005
The androgynous singer Antony is backed by the likes of Lou Reed, Devendra Banhart, Boy George and Rufus Wainwright on his sophomore release.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.3
Another World [EP]

Another World [EP]

by Antony and the Johnsons
October 7, 2008
The New York City band releases its latest EP ahead of its full-length album, "The Crying Light."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
The Crying Light

The Crying Light

by Antony and the Johnsons
January 20, 2009
The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Ghost Games

Ghost Games

by Apes
February 19, 2008
The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Apollo Sunshine

Apollo Sunshine

by Apollo Sunshine
September 13, 2005
The second album from the Boston-based band was produced by Brian McTear (Matt Pond PA).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Shall Noise Upon

Shall Noise Upon

by Apollo Sunshine
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the rock trio was recorded in the Catskill Mountains.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
National Anthem Of Nowhere

National Anthem Of Nowhere

by Apostle Of Hustle
March 6, 2007
'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Eats Darkness

Eats Darkness

by Apostle Of Hustle
May 19, 2009
Broken Social Scene's Andrew Whiteman leads the indie rock trio with its third full length album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Are You Earthed?

Are You Earthed?

by Appliance
March 25, 2003
The English post-rock trio's third album finds them moving even further away from their Krautrock roots.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Spirit

Spirit

by Apse
August 19, 2008
The debut album of the Connecticut rock group was originally released overseas in 2006.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Climb Up

Climb Up

by Apse
November 10, 2009
The New England rock band releases it first album in four years and its first with the four new band members.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Memory Man

Memory Man

by Aqualung
March 13, 2007
London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hales returns with a second album following two years of touring in support of his debut 'Strange And Beautiful.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
I Sold Gold

I Sold Gold

by Aqueduct
January 25, 2005
This is the second full-length for the Seattle-based band which consists solely of David Terry (and his drum machine) and has drawn comparisons to Grandaddy and the Flaming Lips.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Or Give Me Death

Or Give Me Death

by Aqueduct
February 20, 2007
'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.0
Elephant Shoe

Elephant Shoe

by Arab Strap
June 6, 2000
The third full-length from the Scottish outfit.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Mad for Sadness

Mad for Sadness

by Arab Strap
July 4, 2000
This live recording features 10 tracks, mainly consisting of material from the band's first two albums.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The Red Thread

The Red Thread

by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Monday At The Hug & Pint

Monday At The Hug & Pint

by Arab Strap
April 22, 2003
The dour Glasgow-based duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcom Middleton return for their fifth studio album, with guest contributions from members of Bright Eyes and Mogwai.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
The Last Romance

The Last Romance

by Arab Strap
February 21, 2006
The Scottish duo of Aidan Moffett and Malcolm Middleton return with a sixth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Rites Of Uncovering

Rites Of Uncovering

by Arbouretum
January 23, 2007
Frequent Will Oldham collaborator (and member of The Anomoanon) Dave Heumann offers the second album of rustic rock from his own project, Arbouretum.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Song Of The Pearl

Song Of The Pearl

by Arbouretum
March 10, 2009
The David Heumann-led band releases its latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Funeral

Funeral

by Arcade Fire
September 14, 2004
The Montreal band founded by husband and wife Win Butler and RĂ©gine Chassagne make their full-length debut with this highly anticipated disc.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.9
Neon Bible

Neon Bible

by Arcade Fire
March 6, 2007
One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.'
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Three

Three

by Archer Prewitt
June 4, 2002
The aptly named 'Three' is the third solo release for graphic artist/Sea And Cake guitarist Archer Prewitt.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Wilderness

Wilderness

by Archer Prewitt
January 25, 2005
This is the fourth solo disc for the illustrator and Sea And Cake guitarist.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Derdang Derdang

Derdang Derdang

by Archie Bronson Outfit
July 25, 2006
This is the second album for the British garage rockers.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Coconut

Coconut

by Archie Bronson Outfit
March 23, 2010
Four years since its sophomore release, the British band worked with producer Tim Goldsworthy on its third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
In Case We Die

In Case We Die

by Architecture in Helsinki
April 12, 2005
Imagine the Arcade Fire dosed with happy pills, stocked with toy instruments and forced to score a musical about the 1980s, and you may start getting close to the idea of this eight-piece co-ed band from Melbourne, Australia. This second album follows recent tours with the likes of Death Cab For Cutie, David Byrne and Belle And Sebastian.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

by Arctic Monkeys
February 21, 2006
Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Favourite Worst Nightmare

Favourite Worst Nightmare

by Arctic Monkeys
April 24, 2007
The ultrahyped British rockers return with a quick successor to their Mercury Prize-winning 2006 debut.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Humbug

Humbug

by Arctic Monkeys
August 25, 2009
The third album for the British band was co-produced by Josh Homme and James Ford.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5