Album Releases by Genre

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by Josh Rouse
March 21, 2006
The Nebraskan singer-songwriter recorded this seventh album in his new home of Spain.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
El Turista

El Turista

by Josh Rouse
March 9, 2010
The latest album for the Nebraska-born singer-songwriter features a track released on his Valencia EP.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.6
Peace And Love

Peace And Love

by Juliana Hatfield
February 16, 2010
Hatfield moves toward a more acoustic sound for her self-produced 10th studio release.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Woke Myself Up

Woke Myself Up

by Julie Doiron
January 23, 2007
Although still a solo album, 'Woke Myself Up' finds the singer-songwriter backed by her former bandmates in the Canadian group Eric's Trip for the first time in a decade.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Kids In The Street

Kids In The Street

by Justin Townes Earle
May 26, 2017
The seventh full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Watershed

Watershed

by k.d. lang
February 5, 2008
K.D. Lang's latest album was produced entirely by herself.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Aerial

Aerial

by Kate Bush
November 8, 2005
This double-disc set is the influential singer-songwriter's first album in a dozen years.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Back To Me

Back To Me

by Kathleen Edwards
March 1, 2005
The Canadian singer-songwriter's sophomore release again blends country and rock sounds, and includes a guest appearance by Benmont Tench (The Heartbreakers).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Hidden Vagenda

Hidden Vagenda

by Kimya Dawson
October 5, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
The Grotto

The Grotto

by Kristin Hersh
March 4, 2003
Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Learn To Sing Like A Star

Learn To Sing Like A Star

by Kristin Hersh
January 23, 2007
The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Eye To The Telescope

Eye To The Telescope

by KT Tunstall
February 7, 2006
The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Childish Prodigy

Childish Prodigy

by Kurt Vile
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Humming By The Flowered Vine

Humming By The Flowered Vine

by Laura Cantrell
June 21, 2005
Members of Calexico guest on the singer-songwriter's Matador debut.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Year Of Meteors

Year Of Meteors

by Laura Veirs
August 23, 2005
This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Saltbreakers

Saltbreakers

by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
July Flame

July Flame

by Laura Veirs
January 12, 2010
The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Leona Naess

Leona Naess

by Leona Naess
September 16, 2003
New York singer-songwriter Leona Naess recorded this third album in Los Angeles with producer Ethan Johns (Rufus Wainwright).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Dear Heather

Dear Heather

by Leonard Cohen
October 26, 2004
The legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, now 70 years old, returns with his 11th studio album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
In The Maybe World

In The Maybe World

by Lisa Germano
July 18, 2006
Johnny Marr guests on the singer-songwriter's first album in three years and her first disc for the Young God label.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.7
Sea Sew

Sea Sew

by Lisa Hannigan
February 3, 2009
The debut solo album for the Irish singer, who has provided vocals on several of Damien Rice's albums.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
The Way It Really Is

The Way It Really Is

by Lisa Loeb
August 10, 2004
The bespectacled singer-songwriter and Food Network hostess returns with a slightly darker effort, confusingly titled after a song that appeared on her previous album but is not included here.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Why You Runnin' [EP]

Why You Runnin' [EP]

by Lissie
November 10, 2009
The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Liz Phair

Liz Phair

by Liz Phair
June 24, 2003
The far-from-prolific singer-songwriter's fourth album finds a 36-year-old Liz Phair trying to be... Avril Lavigne? Yes, her sound has changed quite a bit since her acclaimed 1993 debut 'Exile in Guyville,' taking on a glossy pop sheen on this release, thanks to production by the Matrix (as well as Michael Penn and Pete Yorn, we might add--but the Matrix????).
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.2
One Good Thing

One Good Thing

by Lou Rhodes
April 20, 2010
The former singer for the electronic band Lamb releases her third solo album of folk music.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Here Come The Choppers

Here Come The Choppers

by Loudon Wainwright III
April 19, 2005
The actor/singer/songwriter (and father of recording artists Martha and Rufus) is joined by Bill Frisell (and others) on his first disc in five years.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.7
Recovery

Recovery

by Loudon Wainwright III
August 19, 2008
The father of fellow musicians Rufus and Martha Wainwright reworks some of his songs in his latest release produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.4
Live @ The Fillmore

Live @ The Fillmore

by Lucinda Williams
May 10, 2005
This two-disc set culled from live performances in San Francisco focuses mainly on material from the singer-songwriter's two most recent albums.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
West

West

by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Hold Time

Hold Time

by M. Ward
February 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
The Tourniquet

The Tourniquet

by Magnet
February 14, 2006
This is the second album for Norwegian singer-songwriter Even Johansen, who records under the name Magnet.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Gift for the End

Gift for the End

by Mariee Sioux
April 17, 2012
The second full-length release for the folk singer-songwriter was produced by Sean Kae.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Little Hells

Little Hells

by Marissa Nadler
March 3, 2009
The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Get Lucky

Get Lucky

by Mark Knopfler
September 15, 2009
The former lead singer for Dire Straits releases his sixth solo album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
Between Here And Gone

Between Here And Gone

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2004
The songwriter returns with her first album of new material in three years, co-produced with pianist Matt Rollings and John Jennings.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
The Age Of Miracles

The Age Of Miracles

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2010
The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Baby Blue

Baby Blue

by Mary Lou Lord
March 9, 2004
The Boston-based singer-songwriter's second studio album features songs written by Nick Saloman (aka the Bevis Frond), as well as covers of Pink Floyd's "Fearless" and Pete Ham's "Baby Blue."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Unfamiliar Faces

Unfamiliar Faces

by Matt Costa
January 22, 2008
The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
Living Things

Living Things

by Matthew Sweet
September 7, 2004
The singer-songwriter (who also appears in the group The Thorns) releases his first official solo disc since 1999's 'In Reverse.' Van Dyke Parks guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Comfort Woman

Comfort Woman

by Me'Shell Ndegéocello
October 14, 2003
The soul singer's fifth LP is less political than previous efforts, as may be expected from a disc that lists three tracks titled "Love Song."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Lucky

Lucky

by Melissa Etheridge
February 10, 2004
The veteran singer-songwriter was forced by Island to re-record the songs for this eighth album three times, before the label finally approved a release. This final version was recorded with producer John Shanks (Alanis Morissette) and marks the first of her albums to include songs not written by Etheridge.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Fearless Love

Fearless Love

by Melissa Etheridge
April 27, 2010
The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
Manzanita

Manzanita

by Mia Doi Todd
February 8, 2005
The classically-trained, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter returns with her rich and varied fifth full-length which, like her previous outing, finds her utilizing (at times) a backing band. Members of Beachwood Sparks, Dead Meadow and Brian Jonestown Massacre guest.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Micah P. Hinson And The Gospel Of Progress

Micah P. Hinson And The Gospel Of Progress

by Micah P. Hinson
April 12, 2005
The Memphis-born singer-songwriter is backed by The Earlies on this debut disc.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit

Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit

by Micah P. Hinson
October 10, 2006
This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947

Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947

by Michael Penn
August 2, 2005
The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter's first outing in five years is a loose concept album set in the year 1947.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Life In Cartoon Motion

Life In Cartoon Motion

by Mika
March 27, 2007
Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Long Island Shores

Long Island Shores

by Mindy Smith
October 10, 2006
This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
3.6
Stupid Love

Stupid Love

by Mindy Smith
August 11, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ian Fitchuk and Justin Loucks.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
C'Mon Miracle

C'Mon Miracle

by Mirah
May 4, 2004
The third full-length for indie singer-songwriter Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn was recorded with Calvin Johnson and Phil Elverum (The Microphones).
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Light Of X

Light Of X

by Miranda Lee Richards
February 10, 2009
The second full-length album for the model/actor-turned-singer from San Francisco.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Monsters Of Folk

Monsters Of Folk

by Monsters Of Folk
September 22, 2009
This is the debut album for the band formed by Conor Oberst, Jim James, Mike Mogis, and M. Ward.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Years Of Refusal

Years Of Refusal

by Morrissey
February 17, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer was produced by the late Jerry Finn.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Home Before Dark

Home Before Dark

by Neil Diamond
May 6, 2008
After 40+ years in the business, Neil Diamond finally receives his first No. 1 record with this album produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
The Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972

The Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972

by Neil Young
June 2, 2009
The eight-disc (or 10 if you buy the deluxe DVD set) box set from the singer-songwriter features previously released and unreleased works from 1963 to 1972.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.3
Get Away From Me

Get Away From Me

by Nellie McKay
February 10, 2004
London-born, 19-year-old jazz vocalist Nellie McKay makes her debut with this 2-disc set produced by Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick. Unlike contemporaries such as Norah Jones, McKay brings a darker edge and a sense of humor (and even a hint of hip hop) to her songs, all of which she wrote herself.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Pretty Little Head

Pretty Little Head

by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.4
Folklore

Folklore

by Nelly Furtado
November 25, 2003
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's sophomore effort comes a full three years after her debut, 'Whoa, Nelly!'
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Loose

Loose

by Nelly Furtado
June 20, 2006
Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.8
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
The Fall

The Fall

by Norah Jones
November 17, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up

by Paolo Nutini
June 2, 2009
The second album for the singer was produced by Ethan Johns.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Wind In The Wires

Wind In The Wires

by Patrick Wolf
March 15, 2005
The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter's second solo recording again sets his instrumentation against a moody electronic backdrop.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Children Running Through

Children Running Through

by Patty Griffin
February 6, 2007
Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Surprise

Surprise

by Paul Simon
May 9, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first solo album in six years also marks his first collaboration with legendary producer and artist Brian Eno. (Finally, a worthy successor to Garfunkel!) Bill Frisell and Herbie Hancock guest.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
As Is Now

As Is Now

by Paul Weller
October 11, 2005
Weller's latest--his first disc of new material in three years-- is louder and rock-ier than other recent efforts.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Skywatching

Skywatching

by Pete Droge
July 15, 2003
The fourth LP for the singer-songwriter (who is also a member of The Thorns) is his first without longtime producer Brendan O'Brien, as Droge handles production chores himself.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Day I Forgot

Day I Forgot

by Pete Yorn
April 15, 2003
The sophomore LP for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter is similar in sound to his 2001 debut 'Musicforthemorningafter.'
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.5
Nightcrawler

Nightcrawler

by Pete Yorn
August 29, 2006
Dave Grohl and the Dixie Chicks guest on the singer-songwriter's third album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Back & Fourth

Back & Fourth

by Pete Yorn
June 23, 2009
Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Break Up

Break Up

by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
September 15, 2009
The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
Home

Home

by Peter Broderick
September 23, 2008
The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Music For Falling From Trees

Music For Falling From Trees

by Peter Broderick
July 14, 2009
The album contains music written for a dance choreographed by Adrienne Hart.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Polly Scattergood

Polly Scattergood

by Polly Scattergood
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
Happenstance

Happenstance

by Rachael Yamagata
June 8, 2004
'Happenstance' is the first solo LP for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter, who has also recorded with the funk band Bumpus.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)

A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)

by Ray Wylie Hubbard
January 12, 2010
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.3
Soviet Kitsch

Soviet Kitsch

by Regina Spektor
March 1, 2005
The Russian-born singer/pianist makes her major-label debut with this disc produced by Gordon Raphael (The Strokes).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Begin To Hope

Begin To Hope

by Regina Spektor
June 13, 2006
The Russia-born, New York-based anti-folkie returns with a dozen new tracks produced by David Kahne (The Strokes).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Far

Far

by Regina Spektor
June 23, 2009
The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
The Instigator

The Instigator

by Rhett Miller
September 24, 2002
This solo set by the frontman of the (still intact) Old 97s was produced by Jon Brion, and ventures away from the alt-country sound of that group's work.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
The Believer

The Believer

by Rhett Miller
February 28, 2006
The second solo disc from the Old 97s frontman includes contributions from Rachael Yamagata and Jon Brion.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Dents And Shells

Dents And Shells

by Richard Buckner
October 12, 2004
The sixth album for the indie-folk singer-songwriter was recorded in Texas and Arizona with a cast of up to eight backing musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Meadow

Meadow

by Richard Buckner
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter reunites with producer J.D. Foster for his eighth album, which also finds him backed by former members of Guided By Voices.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Truelove's Gutter

Truelove's Gutter

by Richard Hawley
September 22, 2009
The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Dressed Up For The Letdown

Dressed Up For The Letdown

by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.6
Front Parlour Ballads

Front Parlour Ballads

by Richard Thompson
August 9, 2005
This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Sweet Warrior

Sweet Warrior

by Richard Thompson
May 29, 2007
The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
The Evening Of My Best Day

The Evening Of My Best Day

by Rickie Lee Jones
October 7, 2003
'Evening' represents Jones' first album of self-penned material in six years. The roster of guests includes Nels Cline, David Hidalgo, Grant Lee Phillips and Bill Frisell.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard

The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard

by Rickie Lee Jones
February 6, 2007
The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Balm In Gilead

Balm In Gilead

by Rickie Lee Jones
November 3, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter features Allison Krauss, Ben Harper, Bill Frisell, Jon Brion, and Vic Chesnutt as guest artists.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Crawling Distance

The Crawling Distance

by Robert Pollard
January 20, 2009
The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Spooked

Spooked

by Robyn Hitchcock
October 5, 2004
Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
The Brag And Cuss

The Brag And Cuss

by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Outsider

The Outsider

by Rodney Crowell
August 16, 2005
The country singer-songwriter follows 'Fate's Right Hand' with an 11-song set that includes a collaboration with Emmylou Harris and John Prine on Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
True Love Cast Out All Evil

True Love Cast Out All Evil

by Roky Erickson With Okkervil River
April 20, 2010
The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Cobblestone Runway

Cobblestone Runway

by Ron Sexsmith
October 8, 2002
The Canadian singer-songwriter's fifth album finds Sexsmith experimenting with electronica for the first time.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
Retriever

Retriever

by Ron Sexsmith
April 6, 2004
Martin Terefe returns as producer for this sixth LP from the Canadian singer-songwriter, which includes appearances by Ed Harcourt and members of Travis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Time Being

Time Being

by Ron Sexsmith
May 15, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced this eighth album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6