Album Releases by Genre
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101.
And Now That I'm In Your Shadow
by Damien Jurado
October 10, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first recording sessions with a full band were so productive, there was enough material for two albums. 'Shadow' will be followed by the second (and more upbeat) batch of songs in early 2007.
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102.
Scarlet's Walk
by Tori Amos
October 29, 2002
The suddenly prolific Amos returns with 18 new tracks, begging the question: Y Kant Tori Capitalize Her Song Titles? The album, her first for Epic, is structured as a cross-country journey through the U.S.
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103.
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.
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104.
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.
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105.
Ghetto Bells
by Vic Chesnutt
March 22, 2005
The Athens, Georgia singer-songwriter is backed by an all-star band of Van Dyke Parks (keyboards), Bill Frisell (guitar) and Don Heffington (drums), with John Chelew producing.
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106.
The Avalanche: Outtakes & Extras From The Illinois Album
by Sufjan Stevens
July 11, 2006
Each of these 21 tracks originated during the recording of Stevens' 2005 album 'Illinoise,' although most were re-recorded or fleshed out during later sessions. Included are several new versions of the track "Chicago" from that earlier album.
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107.
My Name Is Buddy
by Ry Cooder
March 6, 2007
Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!).
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108.
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.
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109.
On Leaving
by Nina Nastasia
October 3, 2006
Steve Albini co-produced the artist's first album in three years.
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110.
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.
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111.
Volume One
by She & Him
March 18, 2008
Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.
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112.
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.
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113.
Despite Our Differences
by Indigo Girls
September 19, 2006
Mitchell Froom produced the latest for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
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114.
Front Parlour Ballads
by Richard Thompson
August 9, 2005
This is the guitarist's first solo acoustic album in nearly 25 years.
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115.
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).
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116.
Diamonds On The Inside
by Ben Harper
March 11, 2003
Southern California native Harper has gained a cult following for his jam-band-like approach to roots rock. This is his fifth studio LP.
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117.
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.
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118.
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.
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119.
The Grotto
by Kristin Hersh
March 4, 2003
Hersh's sixth solo album finds the Throwing Muses founder working with Howe Gelb (Giant Sand).
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120.
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.
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121.
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.
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122.
Elvis Perkins In Dearland
by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
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123.
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.
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124.
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.
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125.
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.
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126.
Home
by Peter Broderick
September 23, 2008
The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.
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127.
Spooked
by Robyn Hitchcock
October 5, 2004
Gillian Welch guests on Hitchcock's latest solo offering, produced by David Rawlings.
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128.
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.
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129.
The Revolution Starts Now
by Steve Earle
August 24, 2004
The highly political singer-songwriter returns with his 13th studio outing, which includes a duet with Emmylou Harris and a love song ("Condi Condi") about the current National Security Advisor.
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130.
Encore
by Anderson East
January 12, 2018
Produced by Dave Cobb, the fourth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter features contributions from Tim Bergling, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Stapleton.
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131.
Magic Time
by Van Morrison
May 17, 2005
The veteran singer-songwriter is still going strong nearly 40 years after launching his recording career.
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132.
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.
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133.
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.
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134.
Blood And Candle Smoke
by Tom Russell
September 15, 2009
The latest album for the California-born singer-songwriter was produced with Craig Schumacher and features members of Calexico.
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135.
Strangers
by Ed Harcourt
February 1, 2005
The English singer-songwriter returns with his fourth album in four years.
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136.
On My Way To Absence
by Damien Jurado
April 5, 2005
'Absence' finds the acclaimed singer-songwriter once again collaborating with Eric Fisher. Crooked Fingers' Eric Bachman guests.
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137.
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.
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138.
Hidden Vagenda
by Kimya Dawson
October 5, 2004
This is the fourth solo album for the Moldy Peaches singer.
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139.
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.
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140.
Redemption's Son
by Joseph Arthur
November 26, 2002
The only "rock" act signed to Peter Gabriel's Real World label, Akron, Ohio native Joseph Arthur returns with his third album.
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141.
The Doomsday
by Elvis Perkins
October 20, 2009
The six-track EP expands on his spring release "Elvis Perkins In Dearland."
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142.
The Fall
by Norah Jones
November 17, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
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143.
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).
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144.
Tower Of Love
by Jim Noir
August 8, 2006
This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.
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145.
An Invitation
by Inara George With Van Dyke Parks
August 12, 2008
Inara George Works pairs up with the famous arranger Van Dyke Parkson on her latest album inspired by Frank Sinatra and Richard Sherman.
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146.
Souls Alike
by Bonnie Raitt
September 13, 2005
The singer's 18th album is the first she produced herself.
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147.
Night On My Side
by Gemma Hayes
April 22, 2003
The debut album for Ireland's Gemma Hayes shows the twentysomething singer-songwriter attempting to synthesize her diverse influences, who range from My Bloody Valentine to Joni Mitchell. Dave Fridmann produces.
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148.
Cardinology
by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
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149.
Want One
by Rufus Wainwright
September 23, 2003
The Canadian singer-songwriter worked with producer Marius deVries (Björk, Massive Attack) for this third LP, which is actually the first half of what was originally planned as a double album ('Want Two' will instead arrive next year).
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150.
Release The Stars
by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
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151.
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).
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152.
All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu
by Rufus Wainwright
April 20, 2010
The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.
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153.
Women + Country
by Jakob Dylan
April 6, 2010
The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
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154.
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.
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155.
Jason Castro
by Jason Castro
April 13, 2010
The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.
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156.
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.
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157.
Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night)
by Yusuf
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter previously known as Cat Stevens was recorded live in various studios around the world.
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158.
Childish Prodigy
by Kurt Vile
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.
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159.
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.
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160.
Where You Live
by Tracy Chapman
September 13, 2005
Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests.
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161.
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.
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162.
Unmap
by Volcano Choir
September 22, 2009
Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir.
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163.
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.
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164.
Kidnapped By Neptune
by Scout Niblett
May 10, 2005
The English singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to PJ Harvey, Cat Power and even Kurt Cobain for her sometimes abrasive, sometimes minimal, bluesy sound.
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165.
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).
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166.
Isaac Gracie
by Isaac Gracie
April 20, 2018
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Markus Dravs.
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167.
Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets
by Gary Jules
March 23, 2004
Available for several years on his own website, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gary Jules' second album finally got a major-label release in 2004 thanks to the unexpected success of one of its tracks--a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World"--that appeared on the Donnie Darko soundtrack.
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168.
Master Of Disaster
by John Hiatt
June 21, 2005
Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.
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169.
Paranoid Cocoon
by Cotton Jones
January 27, 2009
Formally known as The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, the band releases its second full-length album on the Suicide Squeeze Records label.
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170.
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.
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171.
It Feels So Good When I Stop
by Joe Pernice
August 4, 2009
The covers album also serves as a soundtrack to his novel of the same name.
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172.
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.
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173.
The Thorns
by The Thorns
May 20, 2003
The Thorns is a collaboration between singer-songwriters Matthew Sweet, Shawn Mullins and Pete Droge, with this disc marking their first release together.
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174.
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."
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175.
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.
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176.
Running For The Drum
by Buffy Sainte-Marie
August 11, 2009
This is the first album in over 17 years for the native american singer-songwriter.
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177.
Out Into The Snow
by Simon Joyner
September 15, 2009
The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat."
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178.
Corinne Bailey Rae
by Corinne Bailey Rae
June 20, 2006
The Leeds, England neo-soul singer makes her debut with this self-titled album, on which she also handles the instrumentation and songwriting duties.
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179.
Life In Slow Motion
by David Gray
September 13, 2005
This is the British singer-songwriter's first album in three years, and it finds him working with an outside producer (Marius De Vries) for the first time.
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180.
Songs For Silverman
by Ben Folds
April 26, 2005
Folds' second solo outing actually finds him working once again in trio format, now joined by drummer Lindsay Jamieson (Departure Lounge) and bassist Jared Reynolds (who, like Folds, contributed to the recent William Shatner album).
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181.
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.
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182.
All Rise
by Inara George
January 25, 2005
Michael Andrews (composer of the score for 'Donnie Darko') produced this debut disc for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, who is the daughter of Little Feat's Lowell George.
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183.
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.
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184.
Both Sides Of The Gun
by Ben Harper
March 21, 2006
Harper's first album in three years is split into a disc of uptempo rockers and a second disc of acoustic ballads.
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185.
American Doll Posse
by Tori Amos
May 1, 2007
The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters.
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186.
Music For Falling From Trees
by Peter Broderick
July 14, 2009
The album contains music written for a dance choreographed by Adrienne Hart.
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187.
Sweet Heart Rodeo
by Dawn Landes
January 19, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Brooklyn-based Kentucky-born singer-songwriter.
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188.
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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189.
A Love Extreme
by Benji Hughes
July 22, 2008
The debut album for the North Carolina singer who wrote songs for several television shows, including "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "How I Met Your Mother."
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190.
The Beauty Of The Rain
by Dar Williams
February 18, 2003
Folkie Dar Williams returns with her sixth album, which is perhaps her most diverse and fullest-sounding yet, enhanced by the presence of a host of contributors including Alison Krauss, John Medeski, Bela Fleck, and John Popper.
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191.
Subtitulo
by Josh Rouse
March 21, 2006
The Nebraskan singer-songwriter recorded this seventh album in his new home of Spain.
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192.
Life On Earth
by Tiny Vipers
July 7, 2009
This is the second full-length album for Jesy Fortino, the singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington.
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193.
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.
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194.
Continuum
by John Mayer
September 12, 2006
The singer-songwriter's first album in three years was produced by Steve Jordan and, for the first time, by Mayer himself.
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195.
Heavier Things
by John Mayer
September 9, 2003
The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter (who is frequently compared to Dave Matthews) attempts to duplicate the unexpected success of 2001's 'Room for Squares' with this third album.
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196.
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.
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197.
Glitter In The Gutter
by Jesse Malin
March 20, 2007
Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.
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198.
The Beautiful Lie
by Ed Harcourt
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth solo album from the prolific English singer-songwriter.
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199.
Mockingbird
by Allison Moorer
February 19, 2008
Shelby Lynne's sister releases a covers album of some of her favorite female singers.
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200.
Pink Bikini
by Sally Potter
July 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from British filmmaker Sally Potter features "semi-autobiographical" songs about growing up in 1960s London.
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