Album Releases by Genre
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2501.
Hey Hey My My Yo Yo
by Junior Senior
August 14, 2007
The Danish duo return with their second album.
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2502.
Poseidon And The Bitter Bug
by Indigo Girls
March 24, 2009
The two-disc set from the Atlanta, Georgia duo is the first album since they were dropped by Hollywood Records.
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2503.
Tinted Windows
by Tinted Windows
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the band comprised of Taylor Hanson of Hanson fame, Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos, Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger and ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha.
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2504.
Reservoir
by Fanfarlo
October 13, 2009
Peter Katis produced the debut album for the Simon Balthazar-led band.
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2505.
October Road
by James Taylor
August 13, 2002
The 54-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his first album of new material since 1997's Grammy-winning 'Hourglass.' Russ Titleman produces.
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2506.
The Peel Sessions 1991-2004
by PJ Harvey
November 7, 2006
This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio.
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2507.
Dangerous Dreams
by Moving Units
October 12, 2004
This debut album for the Los Angeles-based '80s revivalists will give your favorite indie rock critics another excuse to practice typing "Gang of Four."
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2508.
Fast Times At Barrington High
by The Academy Is...
August 19, 2008
The third album for the pop punk group from Chicago was produced by Sam Hollander and Dave Katz.
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2509.
Colonia
by A Camp
April 28, 2009
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2510.
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future
by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
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2511.
Ya-Ka-May
by Galactic
February 9, 2010
Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.
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2512.
Adventures In The Underground Journey To The Stars
by South
April 4, 2006
The London-based trio of Joel Cadbury, Jamie McDonald and Brett Shaw return with a third album that finds them relying less on electronica elements than previous efforts.
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2513.
Wishville
by The Catherine Wheel
May 9, 2000
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2514.
Getting Away With It... Live
by James
June 11, 2002
This double-disc live album was recorded on the band's farewell tour in Manchester in 2001. Among the 22 tracks are most of the group's hits, including "Sit Down," "Laid," and "Born of Frustration."
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2515.
High Places
by High Places
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.
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![Motion Sickness [Live]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/c85b805a96ddace8b6eb6a4873db9c26-98.jpg)
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2516.
Motion Sickness [Live]
by Bright Eyes
November 15, 2005
This 15-song live set from Conor Oberst & co.'s 2005 tour is heavy on material from 'I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning' and includes covers of Elliott Smith and Feist.
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2517.
North
by Elvis Costello
September 23, 2003
'North' is a song cycle of piano-based ballads dealing with the ups and downs romance--both the ending of one releationship and the subsequent beginning of a new love.
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2518.
For Me It's You
by Train
January 31, 2006
The San Francisco band's fourth studio album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and includes a cover of Sugar's "If I Can't Change Your Mind."
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2519.
Dreamin' Man Live '92
by Neil Young
December 8, 2009
The latest from Neil Young's Archives Performance Series features live songs from various appearances in 1992 before the release of "Harvest Moon."
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2520.
The Smell Of Our Own
by The Hidden Cameras
May 6, 2003
If you can picture an explicitly gay version of the Polyphonic Spree recording church music, then you have a general idea of this unconventional debut album from Toronto, Canada's Hidden Cameras.
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2521.
Little Hells
by Marissa Nadler
March 3, 2009
The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady.
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2522.
How I Long To Feel That Summer In My Heart
by Gorky's Zygotic Mynci
September 18, 2001
The Welsh Britpop band returns with its second album in 2001 and sixth U.S. release overall. The first single is "Stood On Gold."
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2523.
The Repulsion Box
by Sons and Daughters
August 9, 2005
Victor Van Vugt (Nick Cave, Beth Orton, PJ Harvey) produced this debut disc for the Glaswegian band.
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2524.
Alive & Amplified
by Mooney Suzuki
August 24, 2004
The New York indie four-piece team up with, of all people, producers The Matrix on this follow-up to 'Electric Sweat.'
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2525.
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.
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2526.
When The Going Gets Dark
by Quasi
March 21, 2006
Dave Fridmann produced album number seven for the duo of Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss.
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2527.
Lullaby For Liquid Pig
by Lisa Germano
April 15, 2003
After a five-year break from the music business, Lisa Germano returns with a new record deal and a new album, hoping to regain the cult following she developed through a series of critically-lauded releases for 4AD in the 1990s.
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2528.
Grrr...
by Bishop Allen
March 10, 2009
This is the third full-length for the Brooklyn, New York, indie-rock band.
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2529.
Easy Come, Easy Go
by Marianne Faithfull
March 17, 2009
The latest album for the English artist features guest appearances by Nick Cave, Cat Power, Rufus Wainwright, Keith Richards, and Antony Hegarty.
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2530.
Talk To La Bomb
by Brazilian Girls
September 12, 2006
This is the second album for the eclectic, multi-lingual New York band that, despite its name, is largely male and definitely not Brazilian.
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2531.
10th Avenue Freakout
by Fog
March 22, 2005
Andrew Broder's third Fog album reprises the song "Hummer" from a recent EP of the same name, and adds 12 new tracks. It's both more vocal-oriented and (at times) more electronic than earlier efforts.
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2532.
Supper
by Smog
March 11, 2003
The eleventh album from Bill Callahan and (Smog) features new vocalist Sarabeth Tucek.
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2533.
St. Jude
by The Courteeners
April 7, 2008
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.
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2534.
Joji
by The Anomoanon
November 2, 2004
This second 2004 disc from singer-songwriter Ned Oldham (brother of Palace Music's Will Oldham) offers country-tinged folk that recalls bands such as the Grateful Dead, Neil Young and the Meat Puppets.
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2535.
The Strange Boys And Girls Club
by The Strange Boys
March 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the quartet from Texas.
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2536.
Bem-Vinda Vontade
by Mice Parade
May 3, 2005
Adam Pierce's fifth Mice Parade album adds a greatly increased vocal presence (by Pierce, Ikuko Harada and Mum's Kristin Anna Valtysdottir) to his tropicalia-infused post-rock.
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2537.
One Time Bells
by French Kicks
May 7, 2002
This is the debut full-length release for the New York art-rock four-piece, following a string of EPs.
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2538.
Down With Wilco
by The Minus 5
February 25, 2003
On this long-delayed release, the Minus 5's Scott McCaughey, Ken Stringfellow (the Posies) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.) team up with all four members of Wilco for 13 original tracks.
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2539.
Dead Drunk
by Terrestrial Tones
March 7, 2006
This is album number three for the side project band for Animal Collective's Dave Portner (aka Avey Tare) and Black Dice's Eric Copeland.
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2540.
1372 Overton Park
by Lucero
October 6, 2009
The rock band from Tennessee releases their first album on the Universal Republic label.
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2541.
The Donnas Turn 21
by The Donnas
January 23, 2001
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2542.
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.
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2543.
Become Secret
by Picastro
February 23, 2010
Liz Hysen's Toronto-based band which also includes cellists, releases its fourth full-length album.
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2544.
The Wedding
by Oneida
May 3, 2005
This is the seventh album for the New York noise-rock three-piece. Phil Manley of Trans Am guests.
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2545.
As Seen Through Windows
by Bell Orchestre
March 10, 2009
This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire.
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2546.
Same Old Man
by John Hiatt
May 27, 2008
John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs.
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2547.
How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
by U2
November 23, 2004
The band's first new album since 2000, a more stripped-down, "classic U2" disc than previous efforts, was recorded chiefly with producer Steve Lillywhite, with Chris Thomas and Nellee Hooper also helming some tracks.
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2548.
The Sweet Escape
by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
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2549.
It Won't Be Soon Before Long
by Maroon 5
May 22, 2007
It has been five years, but Maroon 5 finally return with a follow-up to their huge-selling 2002 debut 'Songs About Jane.' The producers include Mike Elizondo, Mark "Spike" Stent, and Eric Valentine.
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2550.
The High End Of Low
by Marilyn Manson
May 26, 2009
Twiggy Ramirez returns to the band on its seventh studio album, produced with Sean Beavan and Chris Vrenna.
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2551.
Around The Sun
by R.E.M.
October 5, 2004
'Sun' is the 13th studio disc for R.E.M., who are joined here by frequent collaborators Ken Stringfellow and Scott McCaughey. Q-Tip also guest raps on "The Outsiders."
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2552.
The Bravery
by The Bravery
March 29, 2005
Another hot, retro-sounding band based in New York? Is there some sort of factory churning these bands out? (Or in the case of The Bravery, a Factory?) The band's self-titled debut, preceded by the requisite buzz, utilizes a new wave-flavored sound which is also reminiscent of, oh, let's just say New Order and The Cure.
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2553.
A Little More Personal (Raw)
by Lindsay Lohan
December 6, 2005
The actress' second album rocks a bit more than her first, and includes covers of songs by Cheap Trick and Stevie Nicks.
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2554.
Bang Bang Rock & Roll
by Art Brut
May 9, 2006
The London-based art-rockers led by Eddie Argos make their official debut with this 12-song effort.
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2555.
Lost And Found
by Mudvayne
April 12, 2005
The nu-metal quartet have ditched their makeup and alien nicknames for this third album, produced with Dave Fortman.
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2556.
IRM
by Charlotte Gainsbourg
January 26, 2010
The first daughter of modern French pop releases her third album, IRM (the album's title is French for the MRI machines), produced by Beck.
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2557.
Get Born
by Jet
October 7, 2003
'Get Born' marks the debut of the Australian garage-rock quartet Jet.
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2558.
Audio Day Dream
by Blake Lewis
December 4, 2007
The American Idol runner-up releases his debut album.
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2559.
Scab Dates
by The Mars Volta
November 8, 2005
This live set from the neo-prog outfit was recorded on the road between May 2004 and May 2005.
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![Campfire Songs [Reissue]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/9/c5a8d816bf7dfe19fa66b63dd0854b37-98.jpg)
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2560.
Campfire Songs [Reissue]
by Animal Collective
January 26, 2010
This is the reissue of Animal Collective's 2003 five-track album.
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2561.
Von
by Sigur Rós
October 26, 2004
The Icelandic band's 1997 debut album received its first international release in 2004.
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2562.
Hope & Glory
by Ann Wilson
September 11, 2007
Former Heart singer debuts her first solo album.
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2563.
Rise Above
by Dirty Projectors
September 11, 2007
Dave Longstreth reimagines Black Flag's album "Damaged."
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2564.
Gossip In The Grain
by Ray LaMontagne
October 14, 2008
The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.
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2565.
Pale Young Gentlemen
by Pale Young Gentlemen
March 23, 2007
The quintet from Madison, Wisconsin self-releases their debut album.
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2566.
Strict Joy
by The Swell Season
October 27, 2009
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova release their follow-up to the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film "Once."
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2567.
Wooden Arms
by Patrick Watson
May 5, 2009
The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."
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2568.
R.E.M Live
by R.E.M.
October 16, 2007
The first live album for R.E.M. is a recording of the band's Dublin concert in 2005.
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2569.
Sound-Dust
by Stereolab
August 28, 2001
This is the eighth full-length release for British art-pop ensemble. Not surprisingly, John McEntire and Jim O'Rourke co-produced the album, with additional contributions from Sean O'Hagan (The High Llamas).
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2570.
Maroon
by Barenaked Ladies
September 12, 2000
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2571.
This New Day
by Embrace
March 27, 2006
This fifth album for the Brit rockers was produced by Youth.
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2572.
Sycamore Meadows
by Butch Walker
November 11, 2008
The producer/singer/songwriter releases his lastest solo album.
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2573.
Jewellery
by Micachu & the Shapes
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the British band was produced by Matthew Herbert.
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2574.
Auf Der Maur
by Auf Der Maur
June 1, 2004
This is the solo debut for Melissa Auf der Maur, who served as bassist for both Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Chris Goss produced the disc, which also features appearances from Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins).
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2575.
Momofuku
by Elvis Costello & the Imposters
May 6, 2008
Elvis Costello and the Imposters recorded and mixed the album in a week.
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2576.
The Devil, You + Me
by The Notwist
June 17, 2008
This is the electronic band's first album since its 2002 album, "Neon Golden."
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2577.
My Bloody Underground
by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
April 15, 2008
The 13th album from the group formed in San Francisco is its first in more than four years.
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2578.
This Time Around
by Hanson
May 9, 2000
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2579.
Our Ill Wills
by Shout Out Louds
September 11, 2007
The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.
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2580.
Underachievers Please Try Harder
by Camera Obscura
January 20, 2004
'Underachievers' is the first U.S. release for the Glasgow, Scotland-based band, who mine some of the same musical territory as fellow Scots Belle & Sebastian (as well as drawing more than a few Nick Drake comparisons).
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2581.
Long Distance
by Ivy
July 10, 2001
This is the third album from the New York-based trio, led by French singer Dominique Durand and it finds the group adding a bit of trip-hop into the mix. The album includes a cover of the Blow Monekys' "Digging Your Scene."
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2582.
One Plus One Is One
by Badly Drawn Boy
July 27, 2004
Apart from demonstrating that his addition skills are as poor as Radiohead's, 'One Plus One' finds Damon Gough returning to the more low-key, lo-fi sound of his earlier work after the much glossier 'Have You Fed The Fish?' failed to win the British singer-songwriter new fans in 2002.
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2583.
Galore
by Dragonette
November 4, 2008
The dance group, comprising three Canadians and a Brit, releases its debut album stateside.
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2584.
Silence Is Easy
by Starsailor
January 27, 2004
The sophomore effort for the English quartet includes two tracks produced by the legendary (and allegedly homicidal) Phil Spector, with the remainder handled by John Leckie and Danton Suppie.
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2585.
See Mystery Lights
by YACHT
August 4, 2009
This is the third album for the duo from Oregon led by Jona Bechtolt.
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2586.
Get Guilty
by A.C. Newman
January 20, 2009
This is the second solo album for the New Pornographers' Carl Newman.
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2587.
Radio Wars
by Howling Bells
July 28, 2009
The second album for the Australian indie-pop rock band was produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat.
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2588.
Alpinisms
by School of Seven Bells
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the band led by ex-Secret Machines member Benjamin Curtis.
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2589.
Paper Monsters
by Dave Gahan
June 3, 2003
The Depeche Mode vocalist's first solo release finds him working with Sigur Ros producer Ken Thomas.
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2590.
Sewn Together
by Meat Puppets
May 12, 2009
The Meat Puppets return with its second album since reuniting in 2006.
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2591.
Less Than Human
by The Juan MacLean
August 9, 2005
The latest DFA artist to create a buzz in the music press is former Six Finger Satellite guitarist John Maclean, whose "Less Than Human" is his full-length debut as The Juan Maclean.
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2592.
Allas Sak
by Dungen
September 25, 2015
The seventh release for the Swedish band led by Gustav Ejstes is its first in five years.
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2593.
Not Animal
by Margot & the Nuclear So and So's
October 7, 2008
The second album for the group is its first on the Epic label. A vinyl version named Animal! contains songs they preferred, whereas this album contains songs preferred by Epic.
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2594.
Fight Softly
by The Ruby Suns
March 2, 2010
The third album for the New Zealand-based indie band led by Ryan McPhun is its first on the Sub Pop label.
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![Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP]](https://static.metacritic.com/images/products/music/1/c3dc3c9726a4850f0a312d21fb182b63-98.jpg)
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2595.
Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP]
by The Coral
January 26, 2004
This limited edtion 11-song low-fi mini-album was recorded with producer Ian Broudie over the course of a week.
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2596.
Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast
by Cornershop
April 20, 2010
This is the first album for the British band since 2002's "Handcream For A Generation."
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2597.
Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones
by Cancer Bats
April 13, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Canadian punk rock band.
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2598.
Feminist Sweepstakes
by Le Tigre
October 16, 2001
Kathleen Hanna (also of Bikini Kill) returns for her second album with Le Tigre, the follow-up to the band's well-received 1999 debut.
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2599.
Low Kick And Hard Bop
by Solex
September 11, 2001
Solex is Amsterdam-based songwriter Elisabeth Esselink, and this is her third album for Matador. Like her previous albums, 'Low Kick' is filled with dozens of eclectic samples pulled from albums found at Esselink's record shop.
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2600.
Pleased To Meet You
by James
July 2, 2001
This is the eleventh studio album for the Manchester band that originally formed in 1982. Like many of their recent LPs, it was produced by Brian Eno. The lead single is "Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)."
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