Rock (2000s)

Abe Vigoda [2007– ]

• Skeleton [2008, PPM], B–

Justin Adams

• w/Juldeh Camara: Soul Science [2007, World Village], B+(**)
• w/Juldeh Camara: Tell No Lies [2008–2009, Real World], B+(**)

Ryan Adams (1974– )

• Heartbreaker [2000, Bloodshot], B
• Gold [2001, Lost Highway], B
• Demolition [2002, Lost Highway], B
• Easy Tiger [2007, Lost Highway], C+
• Ashes and Fire [2011, Capitol], B+(*)
• Ryan Adams [2014, Blue Note], B
• Prisoner [2017, Blue Note], B+(*)

Adele (1988– )

• 21 [2010, XL], B–
• 25 [2015, XL], B
• 30 [2021, Columbia], B–

Adebisi Shank [2008– ]

• This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank [2011, Sargent House], B

Adult. [2001– ]

• The Way Things Fall [2013, Ghostly International], A–
• Becoming Undone [2022, Dais], B+(***)

Poppy Ajudha

• The Power in Us [2022, Virgin], B+(*)

Akron/Family [2005– ]

• Love Is Simple [2007, Young God], B

Damon Albarn (1968– )

• Mali Music [2002, Astralwerks], A–
• Dr. Dee [2012, Virgin], C+
• Everyday Robots [2014, Parlophone], B+(*)
• The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows [2021, Transgressive], B+(*)

Alela Diane (1983– )

• To Be Still [2009, Rough Trade], B+(*)

Lily Allen (1985– )

• Alright, Still . . . [2007, Capitol], A–
• It's Not Me, It's You [2009, Capitol], A+
• Sheezus [2014, Warner Brothers/Regal], A
• No Shame [2018, Parlophone], A–

Aly and AJ

• A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun [2021, Aly & AJ Music], B+(*)

Amen Dunes [2009– ]

• Freedom [2018, Sacred Bones], B+(*)

American Aquarium [2006– ]

• Things Change [2018, New West], B+(***)
• Lamentations [2020, New West], B+(**)

Emil Amos

• Zone Black [2023, Drag City], B+(*)

An Horse [2009– ]

• Rearrange Beds [2009, Mom & Pop], A–
• Walls [2011, Mom & Pop], B+(***)

Angry Angles

• Angry Angles [2005, Goner], B+(**)

Animal Collective [2000– ]

• Sung Tongs [2004, Fat Cat], C+
• Feels [2005, Fat Cat], B+(*)
• Strawberry Jam [2007, Domino], B+(*)
• Merriweather Post Pavilion [2009, Domino], B+(*)
• Centipede Hz [2012, Domino], B–
• Painting With [2016, Domino], B+(*)
• Time Skiffs [2022, Domino], B

Anohni (1971– )

• Hopelessness [2016, Secretly Canadian], B+(*)
• My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross [2023, Secretly Canadian], B+(**)

The Antlers [2006– ]

• Hospice [2007–2008, Frenchkiss], B+(**)
• Burst Apart [2011, Frenchkiss], B+(***)

Antony and the Johnsons [2000– ]

• Swanlights [2010, Secretly Canadian], B–

Aranda [2008– ]

• Aranda [2008, Aranda Music], B

Arbouretum [2006– ]

• The Gathering [2011, Thrill Jockey], B

Arcade Fire [2004– ]

• Funeral [2004, Merge], B+
• Neon Bible [2007, Merge], A–
• The Suburbs [2010, Merge], A–
• Reflektor [2013, Merge, 2CD], A–
• Everything Now [2017, Columbia], A–
• We [2022, Columbia], B+(***)

Archie Bronson Outfit

• Derdang Derdang [2006, Domino], B
• Coconut [2010, Domino], B+(***)

Architecture in Helsinki [2004– ]

• Moment Bends [2011, V2], B+(***)

Arctic Monkeys [2005– ]

• Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not [2006, Domino], A–
• Favourite Worst Nightmare [2007, Domino], B+(***)
• Humbug [2009, Domino], B–
• Suck It and See [2011, Domino], B–
• AM [2013, Domino], B–
• Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino [2018, Domino], C+
• Car [2022, Domino], B–

India Arie

• Acoustic Soul [2001, Motown], B+

The Armed [2009– ]

• Ultrapop [2021, Sargent House], B

Art Brut [2005– ]

• Bang Bang Rock & Roll [2005, Downtown], A–
• It's a Bit Complicated [2007, Downtown], B+(**)
• Art Brut vs Satan [2009, Downtown], A–
• Brilliant! Tragic! [2011, Cooking Vinyl], B+(***)
• Wham! Bang! Pow! Let's Rock Out! [2018, Alcopop!], B+(**)

At War With Self [2000– ]

• Acts of God [2005–2006, Sluggo's Goon Music], B

Nicole Atkins (1978– )

• Goodbye Rhonda Lee [2017, Single Lock], B

Atlas Sound

• Logos [2007–2009, Kranky], B+(*)
• Parallax [2011, 4AD], B

Dan Auerbach (1979– )

• Keep It Hid [2009, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Autolux [2004– ]

• Pussy's Dead [2016, 30th Century/Columbia], B+(***)

Maya Azucena

• Cry Love [2011, Half Note], B–

Babyshambles [2005– ]

• Shotter's Nation [2007, Astralwerks], B+(***)
• Sequel to the Prequel [2013, Parlophone], B+(***)

Badly Drawn Boy [2000– ]

• The Hour of the Bewilderbeast [2000, Twisted Nerve], B
• Have You Fed the Fish? [2002, Artist Direct], B+
• One Plus One Is One [2004, Astralwerks], B

Bahamas

• Bahamas Is Afie [2014, Brushfire/Island], B+(**)

Corinne Bailey Rae (1979– )

• Black Rainbows [2023, Thirty Tigers], B+(**)

Lee Bains

• Lee Bains + the Glory Fires: Old-Time Folks [2022, Don Giovanni], B+(**)

Balkan Beat Box

• Balkan Beat Box [2005, JDub], A–
• Nu-Med [2007, JDub], A–
• Blue Eyed Black Boy [2010, Crammed Discs], B+(***)
• Give [2012, Nat Geo Music], B+(***)

Band of Horses [2006– ]

• Cease to Begin [2007, Sub Pop], B+(*)
• Infinite Arms [2010, Fat Possum], B+(*)
• Things Are Great [2022, BMG], B+(*)

Devendra Banhart (1981– )

• Cripple Crow [2005, XL], B+(**)
• What Will We Be [2009, Warner Brothers], B

Baroness [2005– ]

• Blue Record [2009, Relapse], B+(*)

The Baseball Project [2008– ]

• Vol. 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails [2008, Yep Roc], B+(***)
• Vol. 2: High and Inside [2011, Yep Roc], A–
• 3rd [2014, Yep Roc], B+(***)
• Grand Salami Time [2023, Omnivore], B+(**)

Bat for Lashes (1979– )

• Two Suns [2009, Astralwerks], B–
• The Haunted Man [2012, Capitol], B
• The Bride [2016, Parlophone], B–

Battles [2007– ]

• Mirrored [2007, Warp], B
• Gloss Drop [2011, Warp], B+(**)
• La Di Da Di [2015, Warp], B+(***)

David Bazan (1976– )

• Curse Your Branches [2009, Barsuk], B+(*)

BC Camplight (1979– )

• Shortly After Takeoff [2020, Bella Union], B
• The Last Rotation of Earth [2023, Bella Union], B

Be Your Own Pet [2005–2008]

• Be Your Own Pet [2006, Ecstatic Peace], A–
• Get Awkward [2008, Ecstatic Peace], B
• Mommy [2023, Third Man], B+(**)

Beach House [2006– ]

• Teen Dream [2010, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Bloom [2012, Sub Pop], B
• Depression Cherry [2015, Sub Pop], B
• Thank Your Lucky Stars [2015, Sub Pop], B+(***)
• 7 [2018, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Once Twice Melody [2022, Sub Pop], B+(**)

Beak [2009– ]

• >>> [2018, Temporary Residence], B+(*)

Beauty Pill [2001– ]

• Beauty Pill Describes Things as They Are [2015, Butterscotch], B+(*)
• Sorry You're Here [2020, Taffety Punk Theatre Company], B+(***)
• Please Advise [2020, Northern Spy, EP], B+(*)
• Instant Night [2021, Northern Spy, EP], B+(*)

Daniel Bedingfield [2002– ]

• Gotta Get Thru This [2002, Universal], B+

Natasha Bedingfield

• Strip Me [2010, Epic/Phonogenic], B–

The Beets [2009–2011]

• Spit in the Face of People Who Don't Want to Be Cool [2009, Captured Tracks], B
• Stay Home [2011, Captured Tracks], B

Beirut [2006– ]

• The Flying Club Cup [2007, Ba Da Bing!], B
• The Rip Tide [2011, Pompeii], B

Drake Bell (1986– )

• Ready Steady Go! [2014, Surfdog], B–

Nathan Bell

• In Tune, On Time, Not Dead [2007, Zensuit], A–
• Traitorland [2008, Zensuit], A–
• Black Crow Blue (An American Album) [2011, Stone Barn], B+(**)
• Blood Like a River [2013, Stone Barn], B+(*)
• I Don't Do This for Love, I Do This for Love (Working and Hanging On in America) [2015, Stone Barn], B+(***)
• Er Gwaetha Pawb a Phopeth (In Spite of Everyone and Everything) [2017, Angry Stick], B+(**)
• Loves Bones and Stars, Love's Bones and Stars [2018, Angry Stick], B+(***)
• Red, White and American Blues (It Couldn't Happen Here) [2021, Need to Know], A

Bell Orchestre

• Recording a Tape the Colour of the Light [2005, Rough Trade], B+(***)

Bell X1 [2000– ]

• Chop Chop [2013, Belly Up], B+(*)

The Bellfuries [2001– ]

• Workingman's Bellfuries [2015, Hi-Style], B

Rick Berlin (1945– )

• Paper Airplane [2010, Hi-N-Dry], B+(**)

Berry [2003– ]

• Everything, Compromised [2018, Joyful Noise], B

The Besnard Lakes [2007– ]

• The Besnard Lakes Are the Roaring Night [2010, Jagjaguwar], B

Best Coast [2009– ]

• Crazy for You [2010, Mexican Summer], B+(*)
• The Only Place [2012, Mexican Summer], B+(**)
• Fade Away [2013, Mexican Summer, EP], B+(***)
• California Nights [2015, Harvest], B+(*)

Beyoncé (1981– )

• Dangerously in Love [2003, Columbia], C
• B'Day [2006, Columbia], B+(*)
• I Am . . . Sasha Fierce [2008, Music World/Columbia, 2CD], C+
• 4 [2011, Columbia], C
• Beyoncé [2013, Columbia], B+(**)
• Lemonade [2016, Parkwood/Columbia], A–
• The Carters: Everything Is Love [2018, Parkwood/Roc Nation], B+(***)
• Homecoming: The Live Album [2018, Columbia, 2CD], B+(*)
• Renaissance [2022, Parkwood/Columbia], A–
• Cowboy Carter [2024, Parkwood/Columbia], B+(**)

Bhi Bhiman

• Bhiman [2012, Boocoo Music], B+(***)

Justin Bieber (1994– )

• Purpose [2015, Def Jam], B

Biffy Clyro [2002– ]

• A Celebration of Endings [2020, 14th Floor/Warner], B

Big Lazy [2000– ]

• New Everything [2002, Tasankee], B+
• Don't Cross Myrtle [2014, Tasankee], B+(***)

The Big Pink [2009– ]

• A Brief History of Love [2009, 4AD], B+(*)

Bilal (1979– )

• Love for Sale [2001–2003, bootleg], B+(**)
• A Love Surreal [2013, E1], B+(**)
• In Another Life [2015, E1], B+(**)

Scott H. Biram (1974– )

• Bad Ingredients [2011, Bloodshot], B+(***)
• Nothin' but Blood [2014, Bloodshot], B+(***)
• The Bad Testament [2017, Bloodshot], B+(**)
• Sold Out to the Devil: A Collection of Gospel Cuts by the Rev. Scott H. Biram [2019, Bloodshot], A–
• Fever Dreams [2020, Bloodshot], B+(**)

Aloe Blacc (1979– )

• Good Things [2010, Stones Throw], B
• Lift Your Spirit [2013, XIX/Interscope], B+(*)

The Black Angels [2006– ]

• Phosphene Dream [2010, Light in the Attic], B+(***)

Black Bonzo [2004– ]

• Sound of the Apocalypse [2007, The Laser's Edge], C–

The Black Keys [2002– ]

• Magic Potion [2006, Nonesuch], B
• Attack and Release [2008, Nonesuch], B–
• Brothers [2010, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Delta Kream [2021, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Dropout Boogie [2022, Nonesuch], B

Black Kids [2008– ]

• Partie Traumatic [2008, Almost Gold/Columbia], B+(***)

Black Light Burns [2007– ]

• Cruel Melody [2007, I Am Wolfpack], B+(*)

Black Lips [2003– ]

• Good Bad Not Evil [2007, Vice], B+(*)
• Arabia Mountain [2011, Vice], B+(*)
• Satan's Graffiti or God's Art? [2017, Vice], B+(*)

Black Moth Super Rainbow [2002– ]

• Eating Us [2009, Graveface], A–
• Cobra Juicy [2012, Frenchkiss/Rad Cult], B+(*)

Black Mountain [2005– ]

• Wilderness Heart [2010, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club [2000– ]

• Baby 81 [2007, Red Ink], B+(**)

Blackberry Smoke [2003– ]

• You Hear Georgia [2021, 3 Legged], B+(*)

Carsie Blanton (1985– )

• Ain't So Green [2005, self-released], B+(***)
• Idiot Heart [2012, self-released], B+(*)
• Not Old, Not New [2014, So Ferocious], B+(**)
• So Ferocious [2016, So Ferocious], B+(*)
• Buck Up [2019, So Ferocious], A–
• Love and Rage [2021, So Ferocious], A–
• Body of Work [2023, self-released], B+(**)
• After the Revolution [2024, self-released], B+(***)
• The Red Album Vol. 1 [2024, self-released, EP], B+(***)

Blitzen Trapper

• Wild Mountain Nation [2007, Sub Pop], B

BLK JKS

• After Robots [2009, Secretly Canadian], B–

Bloc Party [2005– ]

• Silent Alarm [2004, Vice], B+(***)
• A Weekend in the City [2007, Vice/Atlantic], B
• Alpha Games [2022, Infectious/BMG], B

The Bloody Hollies [2003– ]

• Yours Until the Bitter End [2011, Alive], B+(*)

Bomb the Music Industry! [2005– ]

• Vacation [2011, Really], B+(*)

Bombay Bicycle Club [2009– ]

• A Different Kind of Fix [2011, Island], B
• Everything Else Has Gone Wrong [2014, Island], B

The Bombpops [2009– ]

• Death in Venice Beach [2020, Fat Wreck Chords], B+(**)

Bon Iver [2006– ]

• For Emma, Forever Ago [2006–2007, Jagjaguwar], B
• Bon Iver [2011, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
• 22, a Million [2016, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
• I, I [2019, Jagjaguwar], B

A.A. Bondy

• Believers [2011, Fat Possum], B

The Books [2002– ]

• Thought for Food [2002, Tomlab], B+(***)
• The Lemon of Pink [2003, Tomlab], B+(*)
• Lost and Safe [2005, Tomlab], B+(***)
• The Way Out [2010, Temporary Residence], A–

Sarah Borges

• Together Alone [2022, Blue Corn Music], B+(*)

Carla Bozulich

• Boy [2014, Constellation], B+(***)

James Dean Bradfield (1969– )

• Even in Exile [2020, Montyray], B+(*)

Brakes [2005– ]

• Give Blood [2005, Rough Trade], A–
• The Beatific Visions [2007, Rough Trade], B+(***)
• Touchdown [2009, FatCat], B+(***)

Brand New [2001– ]

• Science Fiction [2017, Procrastinate! Music Traitors], B

Cory Branan (1975– )

• The No-Hit Wonder [2014, Bloodshot], B+(*)

Brazilian Girls [2005– ]

• Talk to La Bomb [2006, Verve Forecast], B+(*)
• New York City [2008, Verve Forecast], B+(***)

Jeff Bridges (1949– )

• Jeff Bridges [2011, Blue Note], B

British Sea Power [2003– ]

• Valhalla Dancehall [2011, Rough Trade], B+(*)
• Everything Was Forever, B

Chris Brokaw (1964– )

• Puritan [2021, 12XU], B+(**)

Broken Land

• Audio Postcard [2006, Broken Land], B+(**)

Broken Social Scene [2001– ]

• You Forgot It in People [2002, Arts & Crafts], B+(***)
• Bee Hives [2001–2003, Arts & Crafts], B+
• Broken Social Scene [2005, Arts & Crafts], B+(**)
• Forgiveness Rock Record [2010, Arts & Crafts], B+(*)

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound [2009– ]

• Want More [2011, Bloodshot], B
• Howl [2013, Bloodshot], B

Brothers of the Southland

• Brothers of the Southland [2009, Zoho Roots], B

Chris Brown (1989– )

• F.A.M.E. [2011], B–

V.V. Brown (1983– )

• Travelling Like the Light [2009, Capitol], A
• Samson and Delilah [2013, YOY], B+(*)
• Am I British Yet? [2023, YOY], B+(***)

Dan Bryk

• Lovers Leap [2000, Scratchie], B

The Budos Band [2005– ]

• The Budos Band III [2010, Daptone], B–

Bo Burnham (1990– )

• Inside (The Songs) [2021, Imperial Distribution], B–

Burrito Deluxe

• The Whole Enchilada [2004, Luna Chica], B–

The Buttshakers [2008– ]

• Arcadia [2021, Underdog], B+(**)

Colbie Caillat (1985– )

• All of You [2011, Universal Republic], B+(**)

Bill Callahan (1966– )

• Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest [2019, Drag City], B+(*)
• Gold Record [2020, Drag City], B
• YTILAER [2022, Drag City], B+(*)

Camera Obscura [2001– ]

• My Maudlin Career [2009, 4AD], B+(*)

Blu Cantrell

• So Blu [2001, Arista], B

The Capricorns

• In the Zone [2002, Paroxsym], A–

Care Bears on Fire [2009– ]

• Get Over It! [2009, S-Curve], B+(***)
• Girls Like It Loud [2010, S-Curve, EP], B+(***)

Brandi Carlile (1981– )

• Bear Creek [2012, Columbia], B
• The Firewatcher's Daughter [2015, ATO], B+(***)
• By the Way, I Forgive You [2018, Low Country Sound/Elektra], B–
• In These Silent Days [2021, Low Country Sound/Elektra], B

Julian Casablancas (1978– )

• Phrazes for the Young [2009, RCA], B–

Casiokids [2007– ]

• Topp Stemning På Lokal Bar [2010, Polyvinyl], B

The Casual Dots

• Sanguine Truth [2022, Ixor Stix], B+(**)

Cato Salsa Experience [2000– ]

• w/The Thing, Joe McPhee: Sounds Like a Sandwich [2004, Smalltown Superjazz, EP], B+(**)

Cauldron [2007– ]

• Burning Fortune [2011, Earache], B+(*)

Causa Sui [2006– ]

• Pewt'r Sessions 3 [2014, El Paraiso], B+(**)

The Chalets

• Check In [2005, Setanta], B+(***)

Chairlift [2008– ]

• Something [2012, Columbia/DMZ/Kanine], B+(*)

Kasey Chambers (1976– )

• The Captain [2000, Asylum], A–
• Barricades and Brick Walls [2001, Warner Brothers], A–
• Wayward Angel [2004, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• w/Shane Nicholson: Rattlin' Bones [2008, Essence/Sugar Hill], B+(**)
• Little Bird [2010, Sugar Hill], B+(**)
• w/Shane Nicholson: Wreck and Ruin [2012, Sugar Hill], B+(***)
• Bittersweet [2015, Sugar Hill], B

The Chap

• Mega Breakfast [2008, Lo/Ghostly International], B+(**)

Cody Chesnutt [2002– ]

• The Headphone Masterpiece [2002, Ready Set Go!, 2 CD], B+

Chicago Farmer

• Midwest Side Stories [2016, self-released], B+(**)
• Quarter Past Tonight [2018, Chicago Farmer, 2CD], A–
• Flyover Country [2020, Chicago Farmer], A–
• Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes: Fore!!!! [2022, Chicago Farmer, EP], B+(*)

Chrisette Michele (1982– )

• I Am [2007, Def Jam], B+(*)
• Epiphany [2009, Def Jam], B+(*)

Chromatics [2003– ]

• Kill for Love [2012, Italians Do It Better], B+(***)
• Closer to Grey [2019, Italians Do It Better], B

Chromeo [2004– ]

• Fancy Footwork [2007, Vice], B+(***)
• Business Casual [2010, Big Beat], A–
• White Women [2014, Big Beat], B+(***)
• Head Over Heels [2018, Big Beat/WEA], A–
• Quarantine Casanova [2020, Chromeo, EP], B+(**)
• Adult Contemporary [2024, BMG], B+(**)

Ciara (1985– )

• Ciara [2013, Epic], B+(**)
• Jackie [2015, Epic], B+(***)

Circa Survive [2005– ]

• Blue Sky Noise [2010, Atlantic], B

Circuit Des Yeux (1988– )

• Io [2021, Matador], C+

Citay

• Citay [2005, Important], B+(**)

City High

• City High [2001, Interscope], B

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah [2005– ]

• Clap Your Hands Say Yeah [2005, Clay Your Hands Say Yeah], A–
• Some Loud Thunder [2007, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah], B–
• Hysterical [2011, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah], B

Kelly Clarkson (1982– )

• Stronger [2011, RCA], B

Coathangers [2007– ]

• Coathangers [2007, Rob's House], B+(***)
• Scramble [2009, Suicide Squeeze], B+(***)
• Suck My Shirt [2014, Suicide Squeeze], A–
• Nosebleed Weekend [2016, Suicide Squeeze], A–
• Live [2017, Suicide Squeeze], B+(**)
• The Devil You Know [2019, Suicide Squeeze], A–

Cobalt [2009– ]

• Slow Forever [2016, Profound Lore], B

Cock Lorge

• Rise [2008, Tubbys Entertainment], C+

Codeine Velvet Club [2009– ]

• Codeine Velvet Club [2009, Dangerbird], B+(**)

Cold Cave [2009– ]

• Cherish the Light Years [2010, Matador], B–

Colleen (1976– )

• Captain of None [2015, Thrill Jockey], B+(**)

Jason Collett

• Rat a Tat Tat [2010, Arts & Crafts], B+(**)

The Computers [2008– ]

• Love Triangles Hate Squares [2013, One Little Indian], B

Condo Fucks

• Fuckbook [2008, Matador], B+(**)

Amy Cook (1979– )

• Summer Skin [2012, Roothouse/Thirty Tigers], B+(*)

The Coral [2002– ]

• Coral Island [2021, Run On, 2CD], B

Coyote Poets of the Universe [2004– ]

• Unmistakable Evidence! [2004–2005, Square Shaped], B+(*)
• Callin' You Home [2008, Square Shaped], B+(***)
• Pandora's Box [2011, Square Shaped], B+(*)
• Strange Lullaby [2018, Square Shaped, 2CD], A–

The Cribs [2005– ]

• Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever [2007, Warner Brothers], B+(**)

A Cricket in Times Square [2003– ]

• A Cricket in Times Square [2003, High Two], B+

Jarvis Cocker (1963– )

• Further Complications [2009, Rough Trade], B+(**)
• Jarv Is: Beyond the Pale [2020, Rough Trade], A–

Constantines [2001–2008]

• Shine a Light [2003, Sub Pop], B+(*)

Mikal Cronin

• Mikal Cronin [2011, Trouble in Mind], B
• MCII [2013, Merge], B+(*)

Crystal Castles [2008– ]

• Crystal Castles (II) [2010, Last Gang/Universal Motown], B+(***)
• (III) [2012, Casablanca], B+(**)

Crystal Stilts [2008– ]

• In Love With Oblivion [2011, Slumberland], B–

Cut Copy [2004– ]

• Zonoscope [2011, Modular], B

Cut Off Your Hands [2006– ]

• Hollow [2011, Frenchkiss], B+(***)

Cymbals Eat Guitars [2009– ]

• Why There Are Mountains [2009, Sister's Den], B+(*)
• Pretty Years [2016, Sinderlyn], B

Miley Cyrus (1992– )

• Breakout [2008, Disney], B–
• Bangerz [2013, RCA], B+(***)
• Younger Now [2017, RCA], B+(*)
• Plastic Hearts [2020, RCA], B+(**)
• Endless Summer Vacation [2023, Columbia], B+(**)

Darunam [2007– ]

• Darunam/Milan: w/Milan Milosevic: The Last Angel on Earth [2008, 64–56 Media], B+(*)

Daughter [2003– ]

• Skin [2003, AUM Fidelity], A–

Craig David (1981– )

• Born to Do It [2001, Wildstar/Atlantic], B+(**)
• Slicker Than Your Average [2002, Wildstar/Atlantic], B+(**)

Dawes [2009– ]

• Nothing Is Wrong [2011, ATO], C+
• All Your Favorite Bands [2015, Hub], B–

Kimya Dawson (1972– )

• I'm Sorry That Sometimes I'm Mean [2002, Rough Trade], A–
• My Cute Fiend Sweet Princess [2003, Important], A–
• Knock-Knock Who? [2003, Important], B
• Hidden Vagenda [2004, K], A–
• Remember That I Love You [2006, K], B+(***)
• Alphabutt [2008, K], B
• Thunder Thighs [2011, Great Crap Factory], B+(**)

Zella Day

• Sunday in Heaven [2022, Concord], B+(*)

Dan Deacon (1981– )

• Spiderman of the Rings [2007, Carpark], B
• Bromst [2009, Carpark], B+(**)
• America [2012, Domino], B+(*)
• Gliss Rifter [2015, Domino], B+(*)

The Deacons

• Brooklyn Towne [2004, Brooklyn Towne], A–

The Dead Weather [2009– ]

• Horehound [2009, Third Man/Warner Brothers], A–
• Sea of Cowards [2010, Third Man/Warner Brothers], B+(***)

Deadstring Brothers [2003– ]

• Starving Winter Report [2005, Bloodshot], B
• São Paulo [2010, Bloodshot], B+(*)

The Decemberists [2002– ]

• The Crane Wife [2006, Capitol], B+(**)
• The Hazards of Love [2009, Capitol], B+(*)
• The King Is Dead [2011, Capitol], B

Deer Tick (1986– )

• Born on Flag Day [2009, Partisan], B+(***)
• The Black Dirt Sessions [2010, Partisan], B
• Divine Providence [2011, Partisan], B+(***)
• Negativity [2013, Partisan], B+(**)
• Vol. 1 [2017, Partisan], B+(*)
• Vol. 2 [2017, Partisan], B+(*)
• Emotional Contracts [2023, ATO], B+(*)

Deerhunter [2004– ]

• Cryptograms [2005, Kranky], B+(***)
• Halcyon Digest [2010, 4AD], B+(**)
• Monomania [2013, 4AD], A–
• Fading Frontier [2015, 4AD], B+(***)
• Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared? [2019, 4AD], B

Rocco Deluca (1976– )

• Drugs 'N Hymns [2012, 429 Records], B

Dengue Fever [2003– ]

• Venus on Earth [2008, M80], B+(**)
• Cannibal Courtship [2010–2011, Fantasy], B

Brett Dennen (1979– )

• Loverboy [2011, Dualtone], B+(*)

Desaparecidos [2001– ]

• Payola [2015, Epitaph], A–

Desole [2006– ]

• A Story to Tell [2006, Abacus], B

Raheem DeVaughn

• Love Behind the Melody [2008, 1228/Jive/Zomba], B

DeVotchKa [2002– ]

• A Mad and Faithful Telling [2008, Anti-], B+(***)

Madi Diaz (1986– )

• Weird Faith [2024, Anti-], A–

Dirty Beaches [2008– ]

• Badlands [2011, Zoo Music], B+(*)
• Drifters / Love Is the Devil [2013, Zoo Music], B+(**)

The Dirty Projectors [2003– ]

• Bitte Orca [2009, Domino], C+
• Swing Lo Magellan [2012, Domino], C+
• Dirty Projectors [2017, Domino], C

Disappears [2009–2016]

• Lux [2010, Kranky], B+(***)
• Guider [2011, Kranky], B+(***)
• Pre Language [2012, Kranky], A–
• Kone [2013, Kranky, EP], B+(*)
• Era [2013, Kranky], B+(**)
• Irreal [2015, Kranky], B+(***)

The Dø [2008– ]

• Both Ways Open Jaws [2011, Six Degrees], B+(**)

The Dodos [2006– ]

• No Color [2011, Frenchkiss], B

Martin Dosh

• Tommy [2010, Anticon], B+(**)

Rose Elinor Dougall (1986– )

• Without Why [2008–2010, Scarlett Music], B+(*)

Mike Doughty (1970– )

• Golden Delicious [2008, ATO], B+(*)
• Ghost of Vroom: 1 [2021, Mod Y Vi], A–

Doves [2000– ]

• The Universal Want [2020, Heavenly], B

Drakkar Sauna [2003– ]

• 20009 [2009, Marriage], B+(*)

Dr. Dog [2001– ]

• Shame, Shame [2010, Anti-], B+(*)
• Be the Void [2012, Anti-], B+(*)

The-Dream

• Love / Hate [2007, Def Jam], B+(*)
• Love Vs. Hate [2009, Def Jam], B+(*)
• Love King [2010, Def Jam], A–
• IV Play [2013, Def Jam], B

Kevin Drew

• Spirit If . . . [2005–2007, Arts & Crafts], B+(**)

Minnie Driver (1970– )

• Everything I've Got in My Pocket [2004, Zoë], B

The Drums [2009– ]

• The Drums [2010, Moshi Moshi], B+(**)
• Portamento [2011, Frenchkiss], B+(*)

Duffy

• Rockferry [2008, Island/Mercury], B+(***)

Matt Duke

• Winter Child [2006, MAD Dragon], B+(*)

Dum Dum Girls [2009– ]

• I Will Be [2010, Sub Pop], B
• He Gets Me High [2011, Sub Pop, EP], B
• Only in Dreams [2011, Sub Pop], B

Dungen [2001– ]

• Allas Sak [2015, Mexican Summer], B
• En Är För Mycket Och Tusen Aldrig Nog [2022, Mexican Summer], B+(*)

Baxter Dury (1971– )

• Happy Soup [2011, Regal], B+(**)
• The Night Chancers [2020, Heavenly], B+(*)
• I Thought I Was Better Than You [2023, Heavenly], B

Eddy Current Suppression Ring [2006– ]

• So Many Things [2003–2004, Goner], A–
• Primary Colours [2007, Goner], A–
• Rush to Relax [2009, Goner], B+(**)

Kathleen Edwards (1978– )

• Failer [2003, Zoë], B+(*)
• Asking for Flowers [2008, Zoë], B+(*)
• Voyageur [2010–2011, Zoë], B
• Total Freedom [2020, Dualtone], B

Mike Edison

• I Have Fun Everywhere I Go [2008, Interstellar Roadhouse], B+(***)

Efterklang [2004– ]

• Magic Chairs [2010, 4AD], B+(**)

Elbow [2001– ]

• Build a Rocket Boys [2011, Fiction/Polydor], B
• Audio Vertigo [2024, Polydor], B

Electrelane [2001– ]

• No Shouts No Calls [2006, Too Pure], B+(*)

Electric Six [2003– ]

• Fire [2003, XL], A–
• Heartbeats and Brainwaves! [2011, Metropolis], B–

Electric Wire Hustle [2009– ]

• Electric Wire Hustle [2009, BBE], B+(*)

Endless Boogie [2005– ]

• Vol. I, II [2005, No Quarter [2CD], A–

Explosions in the Sky [2000– ]

• Take Care, Take Care, Take Care [2011, Temporary Residence], B+(*)

The Extra Lens [2002– ]

• Undercard [2010, Merge], B+(***)

The Eye

• The Future Will Be Repeated [2015, Ba Da Bing], B+(**)

Fall Out Boy [2002– ]

• From Under the Cork Tree [2005, Island], B–

Fantasia

• Side Effects of You [2013, RCA], B+(**)

Ricky Fanté

• Rewind [2004, Virgin], B

Far East Movement [2005– ]

• Free Wired [2010, Interscope], B+(***)
• Dirty Bass [2012, Interscope], B+(***)
• KTown Riot [2014, Interscope, EP], B+(*)

Jay Farrar (1966– )

• w/Will Johnson, Anders Parker, Yim Yames: New Multitudes [2012, Rounder], B+(**)

Justin Farren

• Pretty Free [2020, Bad Service Badger], A–

The Felice Brothers [2006– ]

• The Felice Brothers [2008, Team Love], B+(*)
• Celebration, Florida [2011, Fat Possum], B+(*)
• Favorite Waitress [2014, Dualtone], B+(***)
• From Dreams to Dust [2021, Yep Roc], B+(**)

Fever Ray

• Fever Ray [2009, Mute], B+(*)
• Plunge [2017, Rabid/Mute], B+(*)
• Radical Romantics [2023, Rabid/Mute], B+(**)

Fiel Garvie [1996– ]

• Leave Me Out of This [2003, Words on Music], B

Field Music [2005– ]

• Field Music (Measure) [2010, Memphis Industries], B+(*)
• Music for Drifters [2015, Memphis Industries], B+(**)
• Commontime [2016, Memphis Industries], B
• Making a New World [2020, Memphis Industries], B+(*)

Fiery Furnaces [2003– ]

• Widow City [2007, Thrill Jockey], C+

Fight Like Apes [2008– ]

• The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner [2011, Model Citizen], B+(**)

Melanie Fiona (1983– )

• The MF Life [2012, Universal Republic], B+(*)

First Aid Kit [2009– ]

• The Lion's Roar [2012, Wichita], B–
• Stay Gold [2014, Columbia], B
• Ruins [2018, Columbia], B
• Palomino [2022, Columbia], B+(*)

Mick Flannery (1983– )

• Goodtime Charlie [2023, Oh Boy], B

Fleet Foxes [2008– ]

• Fleet Foxes [2008, Sub Pop], B–
• Helplessness Blues [2010, Sub Pop], B–
• Crack-Up [2017, Nonesuch], C+
• Shore [2020, Anti-], B

Floetry [2002–2005]

• Floetic [2002, Dreamworks], C+

Florence and the Machine

• Lungs [2009, Island], B
• Ceremonials [2011, Universal Republic], B+(*)
• How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful [2015, Island/Republic], B
• High as Hope [2018, Virgin EMI], B+(*)
• Dance Fever [2022, Polydor], B

Foals [2008– ]

• Antidotes [2008, Sub Pop], B+(*)
• Total Life Forever [2010, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Tapes [2012, !K7], B+(**)
• Holy Fire [2013, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• What Went Down [2015, Warner Brothers], B
• Life Is Yours [2022, Warner], B+(*)

Fond of Tigers

• Release the Saviours [2007, Drip Audio], B+(*)
• Continent and Western [2010, Drip Audio], B–
• Uninhabit [2016, Offseason/Drip Audio], C+

Foot Village [2005– ]

• Make Memories [2013, Northern Spy], B+(*)

Amanda Ford

• On Fire [2006, Alanna], B

The Follow (1997– )

• Up With the Sun [2006, Oni Music], B–

The Foreign Exchange [2004– ]

• Love in Flying Colors [2013, Foreign Exchange Music], B+(*)

Josephine Foster

• I'm a Dreamer [2013, Fire], B+(*)

Four Year Strong [2007– ]

• Go Down in History [2014, Pure Noise, EP], B–

Franz Ferdinand [2004– ]

• Franz Ferdinand [2004, Domino], B+(***)
• You Could Have It So Much Better [2005, Domino], B+(**)
• Rights Thoughts Right Words Right Action [2013, Domino], B+(**)

Lars Frederiksen

• Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards [2001, Epitaph], B+

Free Energy [2009– ]

• Stuck on Nothing [2010, Astralwerks/Caroline], B+(**)

The Fresh and Onlys [2009– ]

• Play It Strange [2010, In the Red], B+(*)

Friendly Fires

• Pala [2011, XL], B

Frightened Rabbit [2006– ]

• The Winter of Mixed Drinks [2010, Fat Cat], B+(*)
• Pedestrian View [2013, Atlantic], B

Fruit Bats [2001– ]

• The Ruminant Band [2009, Sub Pop], A–
• Tripper [2011, Sub Pop], A–
• Absolute Loser [2016, Easy Sound], B+(**)
• Gold Past Life [2019, Spacebomb], B+(*)
• A River Running to Your Heart [2023, Merge], B+(*)

The Frustrated Bachelors

• In the End It Wasn't Enough: All the Good Ones 2003–2006 [2003–2006, Money for Guns], B+(**)

Fuck Buttons [2007– ]

• Tarot Sport [2009, ATP], A–

Fucked Up [2002– ]

• Couple Tracks: Singles 2002–2009 [2002–2009, Matador, 2 CD], B+(**)
• David Comes to Life [2010, Matador], A–
• Glass Boys [2014, Matador], B+(**)

Fujiya and Miyagi [2008– ]

• Ventriloquizing [2011, Yep Roc], B+(*)

Fun. [2005– ]

• Some Nights [2012, Fueled by Ramen], B

Ezra Furman (1986– )

• The Year of No Returning [2013, Bar/None], B+(**)
• Day of the Dog [2013, Bar/None], A–
• Perpetual Motion People [2015, Bella Union], A–
• Transgelic Exodus [2018, Bella Union], B+(**)
• Twelve Nudes [2019, Bella Union], A–
• Sex Education Original Soundtrack [2020, Bella Union], B+(**)
• Sex Education: Songs From Season 3 [2021, Bella Union, EP], B+(**)
• All of Us Flames [2022, Anti-], B+(***)

Nelly Furtado (1978– )

• Loose [2006, Geffen], B

Future of the Left [2007– ]

• Travels With Myself and Another [2009, 4AD], B+(*)
• The Plot Against Common Sense [2012, Xtra Mile], B+(*)
• How to Stop Your Brain in an Accident [2013, Prescriptions], B+(**)
• The Peace and Truce of Future of the Left [2016, Prescriptions], B+(***)

Future Islands [2008– ]

• In Evening Air [2010, Thrill Jockey], B+(*)
• Singles [2013, 4AD], B+(*)
• The Far Field [2017, 4AD], B+(*)
• As Long as You Are [2020, 4AD], B+(*)
• People Who Aren't There Anymore [2024, 4AD], B+(*)

Gallant (1992– )

• Ology [2016, Mind of a Genius/Warner Brothers], B+(*)

Gang Gang Dance [2004– ]

• Eye Contact [2011, 4AD], B

The Gaslight Anthem [2007– ]

• American Slang [2010, Side One Dummy], B+(*)
• Handwritten [2012, Mercury], B+(*)

Gay for Johnny Depp

• What Doesn't Kill You, Eventually Kills You [2011, Shinebox], B–

Beth Gibbons (1965– )

• Lives Outgrown [2024, Domino], B+(***)

Gigi [2008– ]

• Maintenant [2008, Tomlab], B+(**)

A Girl Called Eddy

• Been Around [2020, Elefant], B+(*)

Girls [2009– ]

• Album [2009, True Panther Sounds], A–
• Broken Dreams Club [2010, True Panther Sounds, EP], B+(***)
• Father, Son, Holy Ghost [2011, True Panther Sounds], A–

Girls' Generation [2007– ]

• Oh! [2010, SM Entertainment], B+(**)
• The Boys [2011, Universal], B+(*)

Girls Guns and Glory [2006– ]

• Sweet Nothings [2011, Lonesome Day], B+(*)

Glasvegas

• Glasvegas [2008, Columbia], A–

Gnod

• Just Say No to the Psycho Right-Wing Capitalist Fascist Industrial Death Machine [2017, Rocket], B+(***)

The Go! Team [2004– ]

• Thunder, Lightning, Strike [2004, Columbia], B+(***)
• Proof of Youth [2007, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Rolling Blackouts [2011, Memphis Industries], B+(**)
• The Scene Between [2015, Memphis Industries], B
• Semicircle [2018, Memphis Industries], B+(**)
• Get Up Sequences Part One [2021, Memphis Industries], B+(***)
• Get Up Sequences Part Two [2023, Memphis Industries], B+(***)

God Help the Girl [2009– ]

• God Help the Girl [2009, Matador], B+(***)

Goldfrapp [2000– ]

• Head First [2010, Mute], B+(***)
• The Singles [2000–2012, Mute], B+(*)
• Silver Eye [2017, Mute], B+(*)

Selena Gomez (1992– )

• Rare [2020, Interscope], B+(**)

The Good, the Bad, and the Queen

• The Good, the Bad, and the Queen [2007, Honest Jons/Virgin], B

Kim Gordon (1953– )

• No Home Record [2019, Matador], A–
• The Collective [2024, Matador], A–

Gorillaz [2001– ]

• Spacemonkeyz Vs. Gorillaz: Laika Come Home [2002, EMI], B
• Demon Days [2005, Virgin], B
• Plastic Beach [2010, Virgin], B
• The Singles Collection 2001–2011 [2001–2011, Virgin], B+(*)
• The Now Now [2018, Parlophone], B–
• Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez [2020, Parlophone], B+(*)
• Cracker Island [2023, Parlophone/Warner], B

Gossip [2000– ]

• A Joyful Noise [2012, Columbia], B
• Real Power [2024, Columbia], B+(**)

The Gothic Archies

• The Tragic Treasury: Songs From a Series of Unfortunate Events [2006, Nonesuch], A–

Gotye (1980– )

• Making Mirrors [2011, Universal Republic], B

Jackie Greene (1980– )

• American Myth [2006, Verve Forecast], B

Grenadier

• Hand Offensive [2004, Grenadier Music], B+

Grinderman [2007– ]

• Grinderman [2007, Anti-], B+(*)
• Grinderman 2 [2010, Anti-], B–

Grizzly Bear [2004– ]

• Veckatimest [2009, Warp], B–
• Shields [2012, Warp], B–

Laura Groves (1987– )

• Radio Red [2023, Bella Union], B+(*)

Steve Gunn

• Way Out Weather [2014, Paradise of Bachelors], B+(*)

The Habit

• Lincoln Has Won [2010, Reel to Reel], B+(***)

Handsome Furs [2007– ]

• Sound Kapital [2011, Sub Pop], B+(**)

Harlem [2008– ]

• "Hippies" [2010, Matador], B+(**)

Mayer Hawthorne (1979– )

• A Strange Arrangement [2009, Stones Throw], B+(*)
• How Do You Do [2011, Universal Republic], A–
• Where Does This Door Go [2013, Republic], B+(**)
• Man About Town [2016, Vagrant], B+(**)
• For All Time [2023, P&L], B+(*)

Health [2007– ]

• Get Color [2009, Lovepump United], B+(**)
• Death Magic [2015, Loma Vista], B+(*)

Heartless Bastards [2005– ]

• The Mountain [2009, Fat Possum], B

Heartsrevolution [2008– ]

• Ride or Die [2013, Owsla, EP], B+(*)
• Ride or Die [2014, Owsla], A–

Paul Heaton (1962– )

• w/Jacqui Abbott: What Have We Become [2014, Virgin], A–
• w/Jacqui Abbott: Wisdom, Laughter and Lines [2015, Virgin EMI], B+(***)
• w/Jacqui Abbott: Crooked Calypso [2017, Virgin EMI], B+(*)
• w/Jacqui Abbott: Manchester Calling [2020, Virgin EMI], B+(**)
• w/Jacqui Abbott: N.K-Pop [2022, EMI], B+(***)

Tim Heidecker (1976– )

• Too Dumb for Suicide: Tim Heidecker's Trump Songs [2017, Jagjaguwar], B
• Another Year in Hell: Collected Songs From 2018 [2018, Jagjaguwar, EP], B

The Henry Clay People [2006– ]

• Somewhere on the Golden Coast [2010, TBD], A–
• Twenty-Five for the Rest of Our Lives [2012, TBD], B+(**)

Tom Herman

• Wait for It [2004, Return to Sender], B+

Hil St. Soul [2000– ]

• Copasetik and Cool [2004, Shanachie], B+

Keri Hilson (1982– )

• No Boys Allowed [2010, Mosley], B+(*)

Hiss Golden Messenger

• Poor Moon [2011, Tompkins Square], B+(*)
• Lateness of Dancers [2014, Merge], B+(*)
• Quietly Blowing It [2021, Merge], B+(*)

The Hold Steady [2004– ]

• Almost Killed Me [2004, Frenchkiss], A–
• Separation Sunday [2005, Frenchkiss], A–
• Boys and Girls in America [2006, Vagrant], A–
• Stay Positive [2008, Vagrant], A–
• A Positive Rage [2007, Vagrant, CD+DVD], A–
• Heaven Is Whenever [2010, Vagrant], A–
• Teeth Dreams [2014, Razor & Tie/Washington Square], A–
• Thrashing Thru the Passion [2019, Frenchkiss], A–
• Open Door Policy [2021, Positive Jams], B+(**)
• The Price of Progress [2023, Positive Jams], A–

Honey Island Swamp Band [2008– ]

• Cane Sugar [2013, Louisiana Red Hot], B

Honey Radar [2008– ]

• Sing the Snow Away: The Chunklet Years [2015–2018, Chunklet Industries], B+(**)

Honeyhoney [2008– ]

• Billy Jack [2011, Lost Highway], B+(*)

Patterson Hood (1964– )

• Murdering Oscar (and Other Love Songs) [2009, Ruth St.], A–
• Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance [2012, ATO], B+(***)

Jesca Hoop (1975– )

• Memories Are Now [2017, Sub Pop], A–
• Stonechild [2019, Memphis Industries], B+(*)

The Horrors [2007– ]

• Primary Colours [2009, XL], B+(**)
• Skying [2011, XL], B–

Heather Lynne Horton

• Get Me to a Nunnery [2023, Pauper Sky], B–

Hot Chelle Rae [2009– ]

• Whatever [2011, RCA], A–

Hot Chip [2002– ]

• The Warning [2006, Astralwerks], B+(**)
• Made in the Dark [2008, Astralwerks], B+(***)
• One Life Stand [2010, EMI], B+(*)
• In Our Heads [2012, Domino], B+(*)
• Why Make Sense? [2015, Domino], B
• A Bath Full of Ecstasy [2019, Domino], B+(*)
• Freakout / Release [2022, Domino], B+(*)

Hot Hot Heat [2002– ]

• Elevator [2004, Sire], B+(*)

Hot Snakes [2000– ]

• Jericho Sirens [2018, Sub Pop], B

Beth Jeans Houghton (1990– )

• Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose [2012, Mute], B

The Howling Hex [2003– ]

• Knuckleball Express [2020, Fat Possum], B+(**)

HTRK

• Rhinestones [2021, N&J Blueberries], B+(***)

Jennifer Hudson (1981– )

• JHUD [2014, RCA], B+(*)

Van Hunt (1970– )

• What Were You Hoping For? [2011, Godless Hotspot], B+(*)

I See Hawks in L.A. [2001– ]

• Hallowed Ground [2008, Big Books], B+(**)
• New Kind of Lonely [2012, Western Seeds], B+(*)

Lia Ices

• Grown Unknown [2011, Jagjaguwar], B

Ida Maria (1984– )

• Fortress Round My Heart [2008, Upper 11/Fontana], B+(***)
• Katla [2010, Mercury], B+(*)

Interpol [2001– ]

• Turn on the Bright Lights [2002, Matador], C+

Iron and Wine (1974– )

• The Shepherd's Dog [2007, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Kiss Each Other Clean [2011, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop: w/Jesca Hoop: Love Letter for Fire [2016, Sub Pop/Black Cricket], B+(*)

Gregory Alan Isakov

• Appaloosa Bones [2023, Dualtone], B

Jason Isbell (1979– )

• Sirens of the Ditch [2007, New West], B+(*)
• Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit [2009, Lightning Rod], B+(**)
• Here We Rest [2011, Lightning Rod], B+(*)
• Southeastern [2013, Southeastern], B
• Something More Than Free [2015, Southeastern], B+(*)
• The Nashville Sound [2017, Southeastern], B+(**)
• Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: Reunions [2020, Southeastern], B+(*)
• Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: Georgia Blue [2021, Southeastern], B
• Weathervanes [2023, Southeastern], A–

Ivan and Alyosha [2009– ]

• It's All Just Pretend [2015, Dualtone], B

Jackie-O Motherfucker [2000– ]

• Flags of the Sacred Harp [2005, ATP], A–

Jaguar Love [2008– ]

• Hologram Jams [2009, Fat Possum], B+(***)

Leela James (1983– )

• Fall for You [2014, J&T], B+(***)

Japandroids [2006– ]

• Post-Nothing [2008, Polyvinyl], B+(*)
• Celebration Rock [2012, Polyvinyl], B+(**)
• Near to the Wild Heart of Life [2017, Anti-], B+(**)

Jemina Pearl (1987– )

• Break It Up [2009, Ecstatic Peace/Universal Motown], B+(***)

Carly Rae Jepsen (1985– )

• Tug of War [2008, Maple Music/Fontana North], B+(***)
• Kiss [2012, 604/Interscope/Schoolboy], A–
• E-MO-TION [2015, Interscope/Schoolboy/Silent], A–
• E-MO-TION: Side B [2014–2015, School Boy/Interscope, EP], B+(***)
• Dedicated [2019, 604/School Boy/Interscope], B+(***)
• Dedicated Side B [2020, School Boy], B+(**)
• The Loneliest Time [2022, Interscope], A–
• The Loveliest Time [2023, Interscope], B+(***)

Jesus H Christ and the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse

• Jesus H Christ and the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse [2006, Jesus Christ Rocks], A–
• Happier Than You [2008, Jesus Christ Rocks], A–

JJ

• JJ N° 2 [2009, Sincerely Yours], B+(*)

Joan as Police Woman (1970– )

• The Deep Field [2011, PIAS], B+(*)

Jack Johnson

• On and On [2003, Moonshine Conspiracy], B

Nick Jonas (1992– )

• Nick Jonas [2014, Island/Safehouse], B

Jonas Brothers [2006– ]

• A Little Bit Longer [2008, Hollywood], B+(*)
• The Album [2023, Republic], B+(*)

Norah Jones (1979– )

• Come Away With Me [2002, Blue Note], B+
• Feels Like Home [2004, Blue Note], B–
• Not Too Late [2007, Blue Note], B+(*)
• The Fall [2009, Blue Note], B+(*)
• . . . Featuring Norah Jones [2001–2010, Blue Note], B
• Little Broken Hearts [2012, Blue Note], B
• Puss N Boots: No Fools, No Fun [2013–2014, Blue Note], B+(*)
• Day Breaks [2015, Blue Note], B+(**)
• Begin Again [2019, Blue Note, EP], B
• Puss N Boots: Sister [2020, Blue Note], B+(*)
• Pick Me Up Off the Floor [2020, Blue Note], B+(*)
• Visions [2024, Blue Note], B+(*)

Jónsi (1975– )

• Go [2010, XL], B+(*)

Junior Senior [2003– ]

• D-D-Don't Don't Stop the Beat [2003, Crunchy Frog/Atlantic], B–

Kayo Dot [2003– ]

• Plastic House on Base of Sky [2016, Flenser], B

Keane [2004– ]

• Hopes and Fears [2004, Interscope], B–

John Paul Keith

• Memphis Circa 3AM [2013, Big Legal Mess], B+(***)

Tyler Keith

• Tyler Keith and the Apostles: Do It for Johnny [2016, self-released], B+(**)
• Tyler Keith and the Apostles: Hell to Pay [2023, Black & Wyatt], B+(**)

Stephen Kellogg (1976– )

• Gift Horse [2011, Vanguard], B+(**)

Kem

• Album II [2005, Motown], B

Keren Ann (1974– )

• Nolita [2004, Metro Blue], B+(*)

Kesha (1987– )

• Animal [2010, Jive], B+(***)
• Cannibal [2010, RCA, EP], B+(*)
• Warrior [2012, RCA], B
• Rainbow [2017, Kemosabe/RCA], B+(*)
• High Road [2020, Kemosabe], B+(*)
• Gag Order [2023, Kemosabe], B+(*)

Alicia Keys (1981– )

• Songs in A Minor [2001, J], A–
• The Diary of Alicia Keys [2003, J], B+(*)
• As I Am [2007, J], B+(**)
• Here [2016, RCA], A–
• Alicia [2020, RCA], B+(**)

The Killers [2004– ]

• Hot Fuss [2004, Island/Universal], B
• Imploding the Mirage [2020, Island], B
• Pressure Machine [2021, Island], B+(*)

The Kills [2002– ]

• Midnight Boom [2008, Domino], A–
• Blood Pressures [2011, Domino], B+(**)

Kings of Leon [2003– ]

• Because of the Times [2007, RCA], B+(*)
• Come Around Sundown [2010, RCA], B+(**)

Sonya Kitchell

• Words Came Back to Me [2006, Velour], B

Kitty, Daisy and Lewis

• Kitty, Daisy and Lewis [2008, DH/Mercer Street], B+(***)
• Smoking in Heaven [2011, Verve Forecast], B+(**)

Klaxons [2007– ]

• Surfing the Void [2010, Rinse], B–

The Knife [2001– ]

• Deep Cuts [2003, V2], B+(**)
• Silent Shout [2006, Rabid/Mute], B+(***)
• Shaking the Habitual [2013, Mute, 2CD], A–

KTU

• 8 Armed Monkey [2004, Thirsty Ear], B+

La Dispute [2006– ]

• Wildlife [2011, No Sleep], B+(***)
• Rooms of the House [2014, Better Living/Vagrant], B+(***)

La Roux

• La Roux [2009, Cherry Tree], B+(*)
• Trouble in Paradise [2014, Cherrytree/Interscope], B+(***)

La Sera

• Sees the Light [2012, Hardly Art], B
• Music for Listening to Music To [2016, Polyvinyl], B+(**)

Lady Gaga (1986– )

• The Fame [2008, Interscope], B+(*)
• The Fame Monster [2009, Interscope], B+(*)
• The Fame Monster [2008–2009, Streamline/Konlive, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Born This Way [2011, Streamline/Konlive], B+(***)
• Artpop [2013, Interscope/Streamline], A–
• Joanne [2016, Streamline/Interscope], B
• Chromatica [2020, Interscope], B+(***)
• Dawn of Chromatica [2021, Interscope], B+(*)
• Harlequin [2024, Interscope], B+(*)

Lake Street Dive [2007– ]

• Bad Self Portraits [2014, Signature Sounds], B+(*)

Ray LaMontagne (1973– )

• God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise [2010, RCA], B+(**)

Dawn Landes (1980– )

• Bluebird [2014, Western Vinyl], B+(**)
• The Liberated Woman's Songbook [2024, Fun Machine Music], B+(*)

Langhorne Slim (1980– )

• Strawberry Mansion [2021, Dualtone], B+(**)

Late of the Pier [2008– ]

• Echoclistel Lambietroy [2008, Astralwerks, EP], B–

Amy LaVere

• Anchors and Anvils [2007, Archer], A–
• Stranger Me [2011, Archer], B+(**)
• Runaway's Diary [2014, Archer], A–
• w/Will Sexton: Hallelujah I'm a Dreamer [2015, Archer], A–

Avril Lavigne (1984– )

• Let's Go [2002, Arista], B–
• Under My Skin [2004, Arista], B–
• Goodbye Lullaby [2011, RCA], B+(*)
• Love Sux [2022, DTA/Elektra], B+(**)

Cate Le Bon (1983– )

• Reward [2019, Mexican Summer], B
• Pompeii [2022, Mexican Summer], B+(*)

Ledisi

• Pieces of Me [2011, Verve Forecast], B+(*)

Left Lane Cruiser [2007– ]

• Dirty Spliff Blues [2015, Alive Naturalsound], B+(*)

John Legend (1978– )

• w/The Roots: Wake Up! [2010, GOOD/Columbia], B

Jens Lekman (1981– )

• When I Said I Wanted to Be Your Dog [2004, Secretly Canadian], B+(*)
• Oh You're So Silent Jens [2005, Secretly Canadian], B+(**)
• Night Falls Over Kortedala [2007, Secretly Canadian], B+(*)
• An Argument With Myself [2011, Secrety Canadian, EP], B+(***)
• I Know What Love Isn't [2012, Secretly Canadian], A–
• Life Will See You Now [2017, Secretly Canadian], B+(***)

Jinx Lennon (1964– )

• Live at the Spirit Store [2000, Septic Tiger], B+(*)
• 30 Beacons of Light for a Land Full of Spite, Thugs, Drug Slugs and Energy Vampires [2002, Septic Tiger], B+(**)
• Know Your Station Gouger Nation!!! [2006, Septic Tiger], A–
• Trauma Themes Idiot Times [2009, Septic Tiger], A–
• National Cancer Strategy [2010, Septic Tiger], B+(***)
• Past Pupil Stay Sane [2016, Septic Tiger], B+(***)
• Magic Bullets of Madness to Uplift Grief Magnets [2016, Septic Tiger], B+(**)
• Grow a Pair!!! [2018, Septic Tiger], B+(*)
• Border Schizzo Fffolk Songs for the Fuc**d [2020, Septic Tiger], B+(**)
• Pet Rent [2022, Septic Tiger], B+(***)
• Walk Lightly When the Jug Is Full [2023, Septic Tiger], B+(**)

Sondre Lerche

• Duper Sessions [2005, Astralwerks], B+(*)

Let's Wrestle [2008– ]

• In the Court of the Wrestling Let's [2009, Merge], B+(**)
• Nursing Home [2011, Merge], B+(**)
• Let's Wrestle [2014, Fortuna Pop], B+(*)

Black Joe Lewis

• Scandalous [2011, Lost Highway], B

Jenny Lewis (1977– )

• w/The Watson Twins: Rabbit Fur Coat [2005, Team Love], A–
• Acid Tongue [2008, Warner Brothers], A–
• Jenny and Johnny: w/Johnathan Rice: I'm Having Fun Now [2010, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Voyager [2014, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Nice as Fuck: Nice as Fuck [2016, Loves Way], B+(*)
• On the Line [2019, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Joy'all [2023, Blue Note], B+(**)

Liars [2001– ]

• Liars [2007, Mute], B–
• Sisterworld [2010, Mute], C+
• WIXIW [2012, Mute], B

The Libertines [2002– ]

• Up the Bracket [2002, Rough Trade], B
• The Libertines [2004, Rough Trade], B+(*)
• Anthems for Doomed Youth [2015, Virgin EMI], B+(*)
• All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade [2024, Casablanca/Republic], B

Lights (1987– )

• PEP [2022, Fueled by Ramen], B+(***)

Lightspeed Champion (1985– )

• Life Is Sweet! Nice to Meet You [2010, Domino], B+(**)

The Like [2005– ]

• Release Me [2010, Geffen], B

Linkin Park [2000– ]

• Hybrid Theory [2000, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Meteora [2003, Warner Brothers], B+(*)

Lissie (1982– )

• Catching a Tiger [2010, Fat Possum], B

Little Boots (1984– )

• Hands [2009, Elektra], B+(***)

Little Dragon [2007– ]

• Ritual Union [2011, Peacefrog], B+(*)
• Nabuma Rubberband [2014, Republic], B

The Little Willies [2003– ]

• The Little Willies [2003–2005, Milking Bull], B+(**)
• For the Good Times [2010–2011, Milking Bull], B+(*)

Liturgy [2003– ]

• The Ark Work [2015, Thrill Jockey], C–

Living Things

• Resight Your Rights EP [2003, DreamWorks, EP], B+
• Black Skies in Broad Daylight [2004, Loog/DreamWorks], A–
• Ahead of the Lions [2004, Jive/Zomba], B+(***)
• Habeas Corpus [2009, Jive/Zomba], B+(**)

Lloyd (1986– )

• King of Hearts [2011, Interscope], B–

LMFAO [2009– ]

• Sorry for Party Rocking [2011, Interscope], B

Local Natives [2010– ]

• Gorilla Manor [2009, Frenchkiss], B–
• Hummingbird [2013, Frenchkiss], B–

LoneLady

• Nerve Up [2009, Warp], A–
• Hinterland [2015, Warp], B+(***)
• Former Things [2021, Warp], B+(**)

Los Campesinos! [2007– ]

• Sticking Fingers Into Sockets [2007, Arts & Crafts, EP], B+(**)
• Hold on Now, Youngster . . . [2008, Arts & Crafts], B+(***)
• Romance Is Boring [2010, Arts & Crafts], B+(***)
• Hello Sadness [2011, Arts & Crafts], B+(*)

Lost in the Trees [2007– ]

• Past Life [2013, Anti], B+(***)

Lotus Plaza [2009– ]

• Spooky Action at a Distance [2012, Kranky], B+(**)

Courtney Love

• America's Sweetheart [2004, Virgin], A–

Love Is All [2006– ]

• Nine Times That Same Song [2006, What's Your Rupture?], A–
• A Hundred Things Keep Me Up at Night [2008, What's Your Rupture?], A–
• Two Thousand and Ten Injuries [2010, Polyvinyl], B+(***)

The Love Language [2009– ]

• Libraries [2010, Merge], B

The Low Anthem [2006– ]

• Oh My God, Charlie Darwin [2009, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• Smart Flesh [2011, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Lykke Li (1986– )

• Youth Novels [2008, Atlantic], B
• Wounded Rhymes [2011, Atlantic], B–
• I Never Learn [2014, Atlantic], B+(**)
• So Sad So Sexy [2018, RCA], B+(*)
• Eyeye [2022, PIAS], B+(*)

Amy MacDonald (1987– )

• This Is the Life [2007, Decca], B+(*)

The Magic Words

• Junk Train [2006, Shake It], B+(**)
• The Day We Ran Away (Magic Words Demos) [2015, self-released], B+(*)

Mahjongg [2005– ]

• The Long Shadow of the Paper Tiger [2010, K], B+(**)

Make a Rising

• Rip Through the Hawk Black Night [2005, High Two], B

Jesse Malin

• The Fine Art of Self-Destruction [2003, Artemis], B+

Stephen Malkmus (1966– )

• Stephen Malkmus [2001, Matador], A–
• Steve Malkmus and the Jicks: Pig Lib [2003, Matator], A–
• Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Real Emotional Trash [2007, Matador], B+(***)
• Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Mirror Traffic [2011, Matador], B+(*)
• Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Wig Out at Jagbags [2014, Matador], B+(**)
• Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks: Sparkle Hard [2018, Matador], B+(*)
• Groove Denied [2019, Matador], B+(**)
• Stephen T. Malkmus: Traditional Techniques [2020, Matador], B+(*)
• The Hard Quartet: The Hard Quartet [2024, Matador], B+(*)

Man Man

• Rabbit Habbits [2008, Anti-], B+(**)

Manchester Orchestra [2006– ]

• Mean Everything to Nothing [2009, Favorite Gentlemen/Canvasback], B+(**)
• A Black Mile to the Surface [2017, Loma Vista], B

Mariachi El Bronx [2009– ]

• Mariachi El Bronx [2009, Swami], B

Laura Marling (1990– )

• I Speak Because I Can [2010, Astralwerks], B+(**)
• A Creature I Don't Know [2011, Virgin], B+(*)
• Once I Was an Eagle [2013, Ribbon Music], B+(**)
• Short Movie [2015, Ribbon Music], A–
• Semper Femina [2017, More Alarming], B+(*)
• Song for Our Daughter [2020, Chrysalis/Partisan], B+(**)
• Patterns in Repeat [2024, Chrysalis/Partisan], B+(**)

Johnny Marr (1963– )

• Fever Dreams Pts 1–4 [2021–2022, BMG], B+(*)

The Mars Volta [2002– ]

• Frances the Mute [2005, Universal], C
• The Mars Volta [2022, Clouds Hill], B

Mastodon [2002– ]

• Blood Mountain [2006, Reprise], B–
• Crack the Skye [2009, Reprise], B
• The Hunter [2011, Reprise], B–

Mates of State [2000– ]

• Team Boo [2003, Polyvinyl], B+(*)
• Re-Arrange Us [2008, Barsuk], B+(**)
• Mountaintops [2011, Barsuk], B+(**)

Matt and Kim [2006– ]

• Sidewalks [2010, Fader], B

John Maus

• We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves [2011, Ribbon], B–

Imelda May (1974– )

• Mayhem [2010, Decca], B+(**)

Jessica Lea Mayfield (1989– )

• Tell Me [2010, Nonesuch], B+(*)
• Make My Head Sing . . . [2014, ATO], B+(**)

McCarthy Trenching [2003– ]

• Perfect Game [2020, self-released], B+(***)

Fergus McCormick

• I Don't Need You Now [2007, CDBaby], B+(**)

Cass McCombs (1977– )

• Catacombs [2009, Domino], B+(**)
• Wit's End [2011, Domino], B+(*)
• Mangy Love [2016, Anti-], B

Anne McCue

• Koala Motel [2006, Messenger], B+(*)

Megafaun [2008– ]

• Megafaun [2011, Hometapes], B+(*)

Memory Tapes [2009– ]

• Player Piano [2011, Carpark], B+(*)

Menya [2008– ]

• The Ol' Reach-Around [2008, Menya, EP], B+(***)

The Menzingers [2007– ]

• Rented World [2014, Epitaph], B

The Mercenaries

• The Hanging Tree [2003, Melted Vinyl], B
• Locks, Looks and Hooks [2006, Melted Vinyl], B+(*)

Mesh

• Mesh [2020, Born Yesterday, EP], B+(*)

Metric [2003– ]

• Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? [2003, Last Gang], B+(**)
• Fantasies [2009, Metric International], A–
• Synthetica [2012, Mom + Pop], B+(*)
• Pagans in Vegas [2015, Metric], A–
• Art of Doubt [2018, Metric/BMG], B+(***)
• Formentera [2022, Metric Music International], B+(**)
• Formentera II [2023, Metric Music International], B+(***)

Metronomy [2006– ]

• The English Riviera [2011, Because], B+(*)
• Love Letters [2014, Because/Elektra], B+(**)
• Small World [2022, Because Music], B+(**)

MGMT [2008– ]

• Oracular Spectacular [2007, Columbia], B+(*)
• Congratulations [2010, Columbia], B–

Micachu

• Jewellery [2008, Rough Trade], B+(*)

Microwaves [2002– ]

• Regurgitant Phenomena [2014, New Atlantis], B

Midlake [2001– ]

• For the Sake of Bethel Woods [2022, ATO], B

Miike Snow [2009– ]

• Miike Snow [2009, Downtown], B+(*)

Mika (1983– )

• The Boy Who Knew Too Much [2009, Casablanca], A–
• The Origin of Love [2012, Casablanca], A–
• No Place in Heaven [2015, Casablanca], B+(**)
• My Name Is Michael Holbrook [2019, Republic/Virgin EMI], B+(**)

Mike and the Ravens

• Noisy Boys! The Saxony Sessions [2006–2007, Zoho Roots], B
• No Place for Pretty [2009, Zoho Roots], B+(*)

Mimicking Birds [2009– ]

• Mimicking Birds [2009, Glacial Pace], B+(*)

Miniature Tigers [2008– ]

• Mia Pharaoh [2012, Modern Art], B+(*)

Aidan Moffat (1973– )

• w/Bill Wells: Everything's Getting Older [2011, Chemikal Underground], B+(***)

The Moldy Peaches [2001– ]

• The Moldy Peaches [2001, Rough Trade], A–

Mono [2001– ]

• Before the Past: Live From Electrical Audio [2019, Temporary Residence], B+(*)

Monsters of Folk [2009– ]

• Monsters of Folk [2009, Shangri-La], B+(**)

Moonbound

• Confession and Release [2005–2007, Unsung], C

Tom Morello (1964– )

• World Wide Rebel Songs [2011, New West], B+(**)

Gurf Morlix (1951– )

• Toad of Titicaca [2000, Catamount], B+(**)
• Last Exit to Happyland [2009, Rootball], B+(**)
• Blaze Foley's 113th Wet Dream [2011, Rootball], A–
• Finds the Present Tense [2013, Rootball], B+(***)
• Eatin' at Me [2015, Rootball], B+(**)
• The Soul and the Heal [2017, Rootball], B+(**)
• Impossible Blue [2019, Rootball], B+(**)
• The Tightening of the Screws [2021, Rootball], B+(*)
• Caveman [2022, Rootball], B+(**)
• I Challenge the Beast [2023, Rootball], B+(***)
• In Love at Zero Degrees [2024, Rootball], B+(**)

The Morning Benders [2008– ]

• Big Echo [2010, Rough Trade], B–

Teedra Moses

• Complex Simplicity [2004, TVT], B+

Mount Eerie

• Sauna [2015, PW Elverum & Sun], B–
• A Crow Looked at Me [2017, PW Elverum & Sun], B+(*)
• Now Only [2018, PW Elverum & Sun], B+(*)

Mr. Groove Band

• Rocket 88: Tribute to Ike Turner [2009, Zoho Roots], C+

Ms. Dynamite

• A Little Deeper [2002, Interscope], B

Mudcrutch

• 2 [2016, Reprise], B

Georgia Anne Muldrow (1983– )

• Jyoti: Mama, You Can Bet [2020, SomeOtheShip], B+(**)

Murder by Death [2002– ]

• Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon [2012, Bloodshot], B

Róisín Murphy (1973– )

• Overpowered [2007, EMI], B+(*)
• Hairless Toys [2015, PIAS], B+(**)
• Róisín Machine [2020, Skint], B+(**)
• Crooked Machine [2021, Skint], B+(*)
• Hit Parade [2023, Ninja Tune], B+(***)

Musiq (1977– )

• Luvanmusiq [2007, Atlantic], B

My Chemical Romance [2002–2011]

• Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge [2004, Reprise], B–

Kate Nash (1987– )

• Made of Bricks [2008, Geffen], A–
• My Best Friend Is You [2010, Geffen], A–
• Girl Talk [2013, Dine Alone Music], A–
• Yesterday Was Forever [2018, Girl Gang], A–
• 9 Sad Symphonies [2024, Kill Rock Stars], A

Nina Nastasia (1956– )

• Riderless Horse [2022, Temporary Residence], B+(*)

The National [2001– ]

• Boxer [2007, Beggars Banquet], B+(*)
• High Violet [2009–2010, 4AD], A–
• Trouble Will Find Me [2013, 4AD], B+(**)
• Sleep Well Beast [2017, 4AD], B+(***)
• I Am Easy to Find [2019, 4AD], B+(**)
• First Two Pages of Frankenstein [2023, 4AD], B+(***)
• Laugh Track [2023, 4AD], B+(***)

The Naysayer [2000–2006]

• Deathwhisker [2000, Carrot Top], B+(*)
• Pure Beauty [2002, Carrot Top, EP], B+(***)

Helado Negro (1980– )

• This Is How You Smile [2019, RVNG Intl], B+(*)
• Far In [2021, 4AD], B+(*)
• Phasor [2024, 4AD], B+(**)

Neon Indian [2009– ]

• Vega Intl. Night School [2015, Mom + Pop Music], B+(*)

Neon Neon [2008– ]

• Praxis Makes Perfect [2013, Lex], C+

New Bloods [2008– ]

• The Secret Life [2008, Kill Rock Stars], B+(***)

New Estate

• New Estate [2003, W.Minc], B

The New Pornographers [2000– ]

• Mass Romantic [2000, Mint], B
• Electric Version [2003, Matador], B
• Twin Cinema [2005, Matador], B+(*)
• Challengers [2007, Matador], B
• Brill Bruisers [2014, Matador], B+(*)
• Whiteout Conditions [2017, Collected Works/Concord], B+(***)
• In the Morse Code of Brake Lights [2019, Concord], B+(*)
• Continue as a Guest [2023, Merge], B+(*)

A.C. Newman (1968– )

• Get Guilty [2009, Matador], B

Joanna Newsom (1982– )

• The Milk-Eyed Mender [2004, Drag City], B+(*)
• Ys [2006, Drag City], B
• Have One on Me [2010, Drag City, 2 CD], B

Ne-Yo (1979– )

• R.E.D. [2012, Motown], B+(***)

Nine Men's Morris [2004– ]

• It's a Wonderful Life [2004, Segue], C+

1990s [2007– ]

• Cookies [2006, Rough Trade], B+(***)

The Niro

• w/Gary Lucas: The Complete Jeff Buckley and Gary Lucas Songbook [2019, Esordisco], B

Nneka (1981– )

• Concrete Jungle [2005–2008, Decon], B+(*)
• Soul Is Heavy [2012, Decon], B+(***)

No Age [2007– ]

• Weirdo Rippers [2007, Fat Cat], B+(***)
• Nouns [2008, Sub Pop], A–
• Everything in Between [2010, Sub Pop], A–
• An Object [2013, Sub Pop], B+(***)
• Snares Like a Haircut [2018, Drag City], A–
• Goons Be Gone [2020, Drag City], A–
• People Helping People [2022, Drag City], B+(**)

Jim Noir (1982– )

• A.M Jazz [2019, Dook], B+(**)

Noisettes [2006– ]

• What's the Time Mr. Wolf? [2007, Cherry/Universal Motown], B

Noonday Underground [2000– ]

• Body Parts for Modern Art [2015, Stubbie], B+(***)

Normal Love

• 2007 [2007, High Two], B

North Mississippi All Stars [2000– ]

• Shake Hands With Shorty [2000, Tone Cool], B+
• Prayer for Peace [2017, Legacy], B+(***)
• Set Sail [2022, New West], B+(*)

Marianne Nowottny

• Manmade Girl: Songs and Instrumentals [2001, Abaton Book, 2CD], B+(*)

Karen O (1978– )

• Crush Songs [2006–2010, Cult, EP], B+(*)
• w/Danger Mouse: Lux Prima [2019, BMG], B+(**)

Dawn Oberg

• Rye [2012, Blossom Theory], B+(***)
• Bring [2015, Blossom Theory], B+(***)
• Nothing Rhymes With Orange [2017, self-released, EP], B+(*)
• 2020 Revision [2020, self-released, EP], B–

Conor Oberst (1980– )

• Conor Oberst [2008, Merge], A–
• Outer South [2008, Merge], B+(*)
• Upside-Down Mountain [2014, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Ruminations [2016, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Salutations [2017, Nonesuch], A–

Obits [2011– ]

• Moody, Standard and Poor [2011, Sub Pop], B+(***)

O'Death [2007– ]

• Out of Hands We Go [2014, Northern Spy], B+(***)

OK Go [2002– ]

• Of the Blue Colour of the Sky [2010, Capitol], B+(***)

Ollabelle [2004– ]

• Riverside Battle Songs [2006, Verve Forecast], B+(**)

Okkervil River [2000– ]

• The Stage Names [2007, Jagjaguwar], B
• The Stand Ins [2008, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
• I Am Very Far [2011, Jagjaguwar], B–

Lisa O'Neill (1982– )

• All of This Is Chance [2023, Rough Trade], B+(**)

OneRepublic [2007– ]

• Native [2013, Interscope], B

The Oohlas

• Best Stop Pop [2006, Stolen Transmission], B+(**)

Owl City [2008– ]

• All Things Bright and Beautiful [2011, Universal Republic], C+

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart [2007– ]

• The Pains of Being Pure at Heart [2008, Slumberland], B+(***)
• Belong [2011, Slumberland], B+(*)

Painted Faces

• Tales From the Skinny Apartment [2017, ESP-Disk], B–

Amanda Palmer (1976– )

• Theatre Is Evil [2012, 8ft], B

Panda Bear (1978– )

• Person Pitch [2007, Paw Tracks], B+(*)
• Tomboy [2011, Paw Tracks], B
• Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper [2015, Domino], B
• w/Sonic Boom: Reset [2022, Domino], B+(**)

Panic! at the Disco

• A Fever You Can't Sweat Out [2005, Decaydance/Fueled by Ramen], C–

James Pants

• James Pants [2011, Stones Throw], B+(*)

Pants Yell! [2007– ]

• Received Pronunciation [2009, Slumberland], B+(*)

Paramore [2005– ]

• Paramore [2013, Fueled by Ramen], B
• After Laughter [2017, Fueled by Ramen], B+(***)
• This Is Why [2023, Atlantic], B+(*)

Parlovr [2009– ]

• Parlovr [2009, Dine Alone Music], B+(***)

Parralox [2008– ]

• Metropolis [2010, Conzoom], B+(***)

Party of One [2000– ]

• Dead Violet Shannon [2000, FatCat], B+(**)
• Caught the Blast [2000–2001, Fat Cat], A–
• Streetside Surprise [2014, Go Johnny Go], B+(**)

Passion Pit

• Manners [2008, Frenchkiss], B+(*)

Pattern Is Movement [2004– ]

• Pattern Is Movement [2014, Hometapes], B–

PC Worship [2009– ]

• Social Rust [2014, Northern Spy], B–

Peaking Lights [2009– ]

• 936 [2011, Not Not Fun], B+(**)
• Lucifer [2012, Mexican Summer], B+(*)
• Cosmic Logic [2014, Weird World], B+(***)

Grant Peeples (1957– )

• Grant Peeples & the Peeples Republik: Settling Scores Vol. II [2018, Gatorbone], B+(**)
• Bad Wife [2020, Rootball], B+(*)
• A Murder of Songs [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Elvis Perkins (1976– )

• Elvis Perkins in Dearland [2008, XL], B

Katy Perry (1984– )

• One of the Boys [2008, Capitol], B+(*)
• Teenage Dream [2010, Capitol], B
• Prism [2013, Capitol], B+(*)

Peter Bjorn and John [2002– ]

• Writer's Block [2006, Almost Gold], B+(*)

Phantogram [2009– ]

• Voices [2014, Republic], B+(*)

Phoenix [2000– ]

• Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix [2009, Glassnote], B+(*)
• Bankrupt! [2013, Glassnote], B
• Alpha Zulu [2022, Glassnote], B+(*)

Phosphorescent

• To Willie [2009, Dead Oceans], B+(*)
• Here's to Taking It Easy [2010, Dead Oceans], B+(***)
• Muchacho [2013, Dead Oceans], B+(**)

Picastro [2001– ]

• You [2014, Static Clang], B+(*)

The Pierces [2000– ]

• Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge [2007, Lizard King], B+(***)

Kate Pierson (1948– )

• Guitars and Microphones [2015, Lazy Meadow Music], B+(**)
• Radios and Rainbows [2024, Lazy Meadow Music], B+(**)

P!nk (1979– )

• Can't Take Me Home [2000, LaFace], B+
• Missundaztood [2001, Arista], A–
• Try This [2003, Arista], A–
• I'm Not Dead [2006, LaFace/Zomba], A–
• Funhouse [2008, LaFace], B+(**)
• Greatest Hits . . . So Far!!! [2000–2010, LaFace/Jive], B+(***)
• The Truth About Love [2012, RCA], B+(**)
• Beautiful Trauma [2017, RCA], B+(**)
• Hurts 2B Human [2019, RCA], B+(***)
• Trustfall [2023, RCA], B+(**)

Ariel Pink (1978– )

• Before Today [2009–2010, 4AD], B–
• Mature Themes [2012, 4AD], B–
• Pom Pom [2014, 4AD], C+

The Pipettes [2006– ]

• We Are the Pipettes [2006, Interscope], B

Pissed Jeans [2005– ]

• King of Jeans [2009, Sub Pop], B+(*)
• Honeys [2013, Sub Pop], B
• Half Divorced [2024, Sub Pop], B+(*)

A Place to Bury Strangers [2007– ]

• Exploding Head [2009, Mute], A–
• Onwards to the Wall [2012, Dead Oceans, EP], B+(**)
• Worship [2012, Dead Oceans], B+(***)
• Transfixiation [2015, Dead Oceans], B+(***)

Rozi Plain

• Prize [2023, Memphis Industries], B+(*)

Planningtorock [2005– ]

• W [2011, DFA], B

The Polyphonic Spree [2002– ]

• Live From Austin TX [2004, New West], B

The Ponys [2004– ]

• Laced With Romance [2004, In the Red], B+
• Celebration Castle [2005, In the Red], A–
• Turn the Lights Out [2007, Matador], B

Ponytail [2007– ]

• Kamehameha [2007, Creative Capitalism], B
• Ice Cream Spiritual! [2008, We Are Free], B

Portugal. The Man [2006– ]

• In the Mountain in the Cloud [2011, Atlantic], B

Positive Flow [2004– ]

• Can U Feel It? [2004, Shanachie], C+

The Postal Service [2003– ]

• Give Up [2003, Sub Pop], A–

The Postelles [2008– ]

• The Postelles [2011, +1], B+(*)

Lisa Marie Presley (1968– )

• To Whom It May Concern [2003, Capitol], B–

Pretty Girls Make Graves [2002– ]

• Good Health [2002, Lookout], B

Prinzhorn Dance School [2007– ]

• Clay Class [2012, DFA], A–

P.S. Eliot [2009– ]

• Sadie [2011, Salinas], B+(***)

The Psychic Paramount [2002– ]

• II [2011, No Quarter], B+(***)

Public Record

• Public Record [2006–2008, High Two], B

Puttanesca

• Puttanesca [2006, Catasonic], B+(*)

Quantic

• Dancing While Falling [2023, Play It Again Sam], B+(***)

Quodia

• The Arrow: A Story in Seven Parts [2007, 7d Media, CD+DVD], B–

The Raconteurs

• Consolers of the Lonely [2008, Warner Brothers], B

The Radio Dept. [2003– ]

• Clinging to a Scheme [2010, Labrador], B+(***)
• Running Out of Love [2016, Labrador], B+(**)

Rainbow Arabia [2008– ]

• Kabukimono [2009, Manimal Vinyl, EP], B+(***)
• Boys and Diamonds [2011, Kompakt], A–

The Rakes

• Capture/Release [2005, V2], A–

The Raveonettes [2002– ]

• Chain Gang of Love [2003, Columbia], B+
• Lust Lust Lust [2008, Vice], B+(**)
• In and Out of Control [2009, Vice], B+(***)

Amy Ray (1964– )

• Goodnight Tender [2014, Daemon], B+(***)
• If It All Goes South [2022, Daemon], B+(**)

Real Estate [2009– ]

• Days [2011, Domino], B
• Atlas [2014, Domino], B+(**)
• In Mind [2017, Domino], B
• The Main Thing [2020, Domino], B+(*)

Jay Reatard (1980–2010)

• Blood Visions [2005, In the Red], B+(**)
• Watch Me Fall [2009, Matador], B+(**)

Martha Redbone

• The Garden of Love: Songs of William Blake [2012, Blackfeet Productions], A–

Eli "Paperboy" Reed (1982– )

• Come and Get It [2010, Capitol], B+(**)
• Down Every Road [2022, Yep Roc], B–

The Reputation [2002– ]

• The Reputation [2002, Initial], B+
• To Force a Fate [2004, Lookout], B

Gruff Rhys (1970– )

• Sadness Sets Me Free [2024, Rough Trade], B

Damien Rice

• O [2003, Vector], C–

Dawn Richard (1983– )

• Goldenheart [2013, AltaVoz], B+(*)
• Blackheart [2015, Our Dawn], B
• Redemption [2016, Our Dawn], B+(**)
• Second Line [2021, Merge], B+(***)
• w/Spencer Zahn: Pigments [2022, Merge], B

Ride Your Bike

• Bad News From the Bar [2007, Deep Elm], B+(**)

Rihanna (1988– )

• Good Girl Gone Bad [2007, Def Jam], B
• Rated R [2009, Def Jam], B+(*)
• Loud [2010, Def Jam], B+(***)
• Talk That Talk [2011, Def Jam], B+(**)
• Unapologetic [2012, Def Jam], B+(***)
• Anti- [2016, Roc Nation], A–

Rilo Kiley [2001– ]

• Take Offs and Landings [2001, Barsuk], B+(***)
• The Execution of All Things [2002, Saddle Creek], A–
• More Adventurous [2004, Brute/Beaute], A
• Under the Blacklight [2007, Warner Brothers], A–
• Rkives [2004–2007, Little Record Company], A–

Josh Ritter

• The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter [2007, RCA Victor], B+(**)

Rivulets

• We're Fucked [2011, Important], B+(*)

Rolo Tomassi

• Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It [2017, Holy Roar], B+(***)

Dexter Romweber (1966–2024)

• Is That You in the Blue? [2011, Bloodshot], B
• Good Thing Goin' [2023, Propeller Sound], B+(*)

Mark Ronson (1975– )

• Record Collection [2010, RCA], B
• Late Night Feelings [2019, RCA], B+(*)

Arrica Rose

• Let Alone Sea [2011, Poprock], B

Caitlin Rose

• The Stand-In [2013, ATO], B+(*)

Rose Hill Drive [2006– ]

• Americana [2011, Slow and Shirley], B+(*)

Stuart Rosh

• American Vernacular [2006, Winged Flight], B+(*)

Kelly Rowland

• Talk a Good Game [2013, Universal Republic], B+(**)

Rufus Huff

• Rufus Huff [2009, Zoho Roots], B–

The Rural Alberta Advantage [2009– ]

• Hometowns [2008, Saddle Creek], B+(**)

The Russian Futurists [2001– ]

• The Weight's on the Wheels [2010, Upper Class], B+(***)

Nate Ruth

• Whatever It Meant [2002, Soundless], B

Carl Hancock Rux

• Apothecary RX [2004, Giant Step], B+(*)
• Good Bread Alley [2006, Thirsty Ear], B

St. Vincent (1982– )

• Marry Me [2007, Beggars Banquet], B+(*)
• Actor [2009, 4AD], B+(**)
• Strange Mercy [2011, 4AD], B+(**)
• St. Vincent [2014, Loma Vista/Republic], B+(***)
• Masseduction [2017, Loma Vista], A–
• Daddy's Home [2021, Loma Vista], B+(**)
• All Born Screaming [2024, Virgin], B+(**)

Santigold (1976– )

• Santogold [2008, Downtown], B+(**)
• Master of Make-Believe [2012, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Spirituals [2022, Little Jerk], A–

Sa-Ra [2005– ]

• The Hollywood Recordings [2007, Babygrande], B+(**)

Scarcity of Tanks [2008– ]

• Ringleader Lies [2016, Total Life], B+(**)

Chris Schlarb

• Psychic Temple II [2011–2012, Asthmatic Kitty], B
• w/Chad Taylor: Time No Changes [2019, Astral Spirits], B+(*)

School of Seven Bells [2008– ]

• Disconnect From Desire [2010, Vagrant], B+(**)
• Ghostory [2012, Vagrant], B+(*)

Scissor Sisters [2004– ]

• Scissor Sisters [2004, Universal], B+
• Night Work [2010, Downtown], A–

Jill Scott (1972– )

• Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 [2000, Hidden Beach/Epic], B+(**)
• Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds, Vol. 2 [2004, Hidden Beach], B+(***)
• The Real Thing: Words and Sounds, Vol. 3 [2007, Hidden Beach], B+(***)
• The Light of the Sun [2011, Blues Babe], A–
• Woman [2015, Atlantic], B+(***)

Screaming Females [2006– ]

• Desire Pathway [2023, Don Giovanni], B

Ty Segall (1987– )

• Melted [2009, Goner], B+(*)
• Ty Segall Band: Slaughterhouse [2012, In the Red], B+(*)
• Ty-Rex [2011–2013, Goner, EP], B+(*)
• Freedom's Goblin [2018, Drag City], B
• w/White Fence: Joy [2018, Drag City], B+(*)

The Service Industry

• Limited Coverage [2008, Sauspop], B+(**)
• Calm Down [2010, Saustex], B

Shapes and Sizes [2006– ]

• Shapes and Sizes [2006, Asthmatic Kitty], B–

Andy Shauf (1987– )

• The Party [2016, Anti-], B
• The Neon Skyline [2020, Anti-], B+(**)

She and Him [2008– ]

• Volume Two [2010, Merge], B+(*)

Shearwater [2001– ]

• Animal Joy [2012, Sub Pop], B

Shesus [2003– ]

• Loves You . . . Loves You Not [2003, Narnack], B+

Deena Shoshkes

• RockDownBaby: Love & Sex & Rock & Roll [2006, Life Force, EP], B+(**)
• Deena: Somewhere in Blue [2008, Verbena Music], B+(**)
• Deena: Rock River [2014, Verbena Music], A–
• The Campfire Flies: Sparks Like Little Stars [2019, OverPop Music], A–

Shout Out Louds [2005– ]

• Work [2010, Merge], B+(*)

Sia (1975– )

• 1000 Forms of Fear [2014, RCA], B
• This Is Acting [2016, Inertia/Monkey Puzzle/RCA], B+(*)

Oliver Sim

• Hideous Bastard [2022, Young/XL], B+(*)

Ashlee Simpson (1984– )

• Bittersweet World [2008, Geffen], B+(**)

Sinkane

• Cartoons of the Night Vol. 1: Live 2019 [2019, City Slang], B–

The Skull Defekts [2007– ]

• Peer Amid [2011, Thrill Jockey], B+(***)

Sleaford Mods [2007– ]

• Wank [2012, Deadly Beefburger], B+(**)
• Austerity Dogs [2013, Harbinger Sound], A–
• Divide and Exit [2014, Harbinger Sound], A–
• Chubbed Up [2013–2014, Ipecac], B+(***)
• Key Markets [2015, Harbinger Sound], A–
• TCR [2016, Rough Trade, EP], B+(***)
• English Tapas [2017, Rough Trade], B+(***)
• Sleaford Mods [2018, Rough Trade, EP], B
• Eton Alive [2019, Extreme Eating], B+(**)
• All That Glue [2013–2020, Rough Trade], B+(***)
• Spare Ribs [2021, Rough Trade], B+(***)
• UK Grim [2023, Rough Trade], B+(***)

Sleeping in the Aviary [2007– ]

• You and Me, Ghost [2011, Science of Sound], B+(*)

Slow Train Soul [2004– ]

• Illegal Cargo [2004, Tommy Boy], B+

Smile Smile [2006– ]

• Truth on Tape [2010, Kirtland], A–

Smith Westerns

• Dye It Blonde [2011, Fat Possum], B

Snapback

• Purgatory [2006, "Insert Your Major Label Name Here" Music], B+(**)

The Soft Pack

• The Soft Pack [2009, Kemado], A–

The Soft Pink Truth [2001– ]

• Shall We Go on Sinning So That Grace May Increase? [2020, Thrill Jockey], B+(*)

Solange (1986– )

• A Seat at the Table [2016, Saint/Columbia], B+(**)
• When I Get Home [2019, Saint/Columbia], B+(*)

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin [2006– ]

• Let It Sway [2010, Polyvinyl], B+(***)

The Soundcarriers [2009– ]

• Entropicalia [2014, Ghost Box], B+(**)

Eddie Spaghetti (1967– )

• The Value of Nothing [2013, Bloodshot], B+(***)

Regina Spektor (1980– )

• Far [2009, Sire], B+(**)
• What We Saw From the Cheap Seats [2012, Sire], B+(**)
• Remember Us to Life [2016, Sire], B+(**)
• Home, Before and After [2022, Sire], A–

Spider Bags [2007– ]

• Shake My Head [2012, Odessa], B+(*)
• Frozen Letter [2014, Merge], B+(*)

The Starkweather Boys [2007– ]

• Archer St. Blues [2007, Charlier], B+(**)

Starlight Mints

• Dream That Stuff Was Made Of [2000, SeeThru Broadcasting], B–

Gwen Stefani (1969– )

• This Is What the Truth Feels Like [2016, Interscope], A–

Marnie Stern (1976– )

• In Advance of the Broken Arm [2006, Kill Rock Stars], B
• Marnie Stern [2010, Kill Rock Stars], B+(**)
• The Chronicles of Marnia [2013, Kill Rock Stars], B+(*)
• The Comeback Kid [2023, Joyful Noise], B+(**)

Sufjan Stevens (1975– )

• Greetings From Michigan: The Great Lakes State [2003, Asthmatic Kitty], A–
• Illinois [2005, Asthmatic Kitty], A
• The Avalanche: Outtakes and Extras From the Illinois Album [2005, Asthmatic Kitty], B+(***)
• The BQE [2009, Asthmatic Kitty], B
• All Delighted People EP [2010, Asthmatic Kitty], B
• The Age of Adz [2010, Asthmatic Kitty], B+(*)
• Carrie and Lowell [2015, Asthmatic Kitty], B+(***)
• w/Lowell Brams: Aporia [2020, Asthmatic Kitty], B+(*)
• The Ascension [2020, Asthmatic Kitty], A–
• w/Angelo De Augustine: A Beginner's Mind [2021, Asthmatic Kitty], B+(***)
• Javelin [2023, Asthmatic Kitty], B+(*)

Stew

• The Naked Dutch Painter . . . and Other Songs [2002, Smile], B+(*)

Strand of Oaks [2009– ]

• Heal [2014, Dead Oceans], B–

The Strange Boys

• The Strange Boys and Girls Club [2009, In the Red], B+(**)

Street Sweeper Social Club [2009– ]

• Street Sweeper Social Club [2009, Street Sweeper], B+(**)
• The Ghetto Blaster EP [2010, Street Sweeper], B+(***)

STRFKR [2007– ]

• Future Past Life [2020, Polyvinyl], B+(**)

The Strokes [2000– ]

• Is This It [2001, RCA], A–
• Room on Fire [2003, RCA], B+
• First Impressions of Earth [2005, RCA], B+(*)
• Angles [2011, RCA], C–
• The New Abnormal [2020, Cult/RCA], B+(*)

The Suicide Kings

• The Suicide Kings [2008, Blue Plate Music], B+(*)

Jazmine Sullivan (1987– )

• Fearless [2008, J], B+(**)
• Love Me Back [2010, J], B+(**)
• Reality Show [2015, RCA], B+(***)
• Heaux Tales [2021, RCA], B+(*)

Mark Sultan (1973– )

• $ [2009, Sultan], B

The Summer Set [2008– ]

• Everything's Fine [2011, Razor and Tie], B–

Sun Araw [2008– ]

• The Phynx [2008, Not Not Fun], B+(*)
• w/M. Geddes Gengras, The Congos: Icon Give Thank [FRKWYS Vol. 9] [2012, RVNG Intl], B+(*)

Sun Kil Moon [2003– ]

• Benji [2014, Caldo Verde/Norman], B+(***)
• Universal Themes [2015, Caldo Verde], B+(**)

Susanne Sundfør (1986– )

• Ten Love Songs [2015, Sonnet Sound], B+(*)
• Blómi [2023, Bella Union], B+(*)

Sunn O))) [2000– ]

• Life Metal [2019, Southern Lord], B–

Skye Sweetnam

• Noise From the Basement [2004, Capitol 81681l], B+

Taylor Swift (1989– )

• Taylor Swift [2006, Big Machine], B+(*)
• Fearless [2008, Big Machine], B+(***)
• Speak Now [2010, Big Machine], A–
• Red [2012, Big Machine], B+(***)
• 1989 [2014, Big Machine], B+(***)
• Reputation [2017, Big Machine], B+(**)
• Lover [2019, Republic], B+(***)
• Folklore [2020, Republic], B+(***)
• Evermore [2020, Republic], B+(***)
• Fearless (Taylor's Version) [2021, Republic], B+(***)
• Red (Taylor's Version) [2021, Republic], B+(***)
• Midnights [2022, Republic], A–
• Speak Now (Taylor's Version) [2023, Republic], A–
• 1989 (Taylor's Version) [2023, Republic], B+(***)

The Swimmers

• Fighting Trees [2007, Mad Dragon], B

Jamie T (1986– )

• Carry On the Grudge [2014, Virgin], B+(**)
• The Theory of Whatever [2022, Polydor], B

Tanya Tagaq (1975– )

• Animism [2014, Six Shooter], B+(***)
• Retribution [2016, Six Shooter], A–
• Toothsayer [2019, Six Shooter, EP], B+(**)
• Tongues [2022, Six Shooter], B+(**)

Talibam! [2009– ]

• Boogie in the Breeze Blocks [2009, ESP-Disk], B+(*)
• w/Silke Eberhard, Nikolaus Neuser: This Week Is in Two Weeks [2020, ESP-Disk], B+(**)

The Tallest Man on Earth

• The Wild Hunt [2010, Dead Oceans], B

Tame Impala [2009– ]

• Lonerism [2012, Modular], B
• Currents [2015, Caroline], B+(*)
• The Slow Rush [2020, Interscope], B+(*)

Tanlines [2008– ]

• Mixed Emotions [2012, True Panther Sounds], B+(*)

Avey Tare (1979– )

• Down There [2010, Paw Tracks], B+(*)

Tea Cozies [2009– ]

• Hot Probs [2009, Tea Cozies], B+(***)

The Teenagers [2008– ]

• Reality Check [2008, XL], B+(*)

Telekinesis [2009– ]

• 12 Desperate Straight Lines [2011, Merge], B+(**)
• Dormarion [2013, Merge], B+(**)

Tenacious D

• Tenacious D [2001, Epic], C–

Tenement

• Predatory Headlights [2015, Don Giovanni], B+(*)

Vienna Teng (1978– )

• Dreaming Through the Noise [2006, Zoë/Rounder], B+(*)

Thao and the Get Down Stay Down [2008– ]

• A Man Alive [2016, Ribbon Music], B+(*)

Bow Thayer

• Maintenance for Mood Swings [2006, Crooked Root], B+(**)

Thee Oh Sees [2006– ]

• A Weird Exits [2016, Castle Face], B+(*)

Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra [2010– ]

• Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything [2014, Constellation], B

The Thermals [2003–2018]

• The Body, the Blood, the Machine [2006, Sub Pop], B+(**)
• Personal Life [2010, Kill Rock Stars], B+(**)
• Desperate Ground [2013, Saddle Creek], B+(*)

These New Puritans [2008– ]

• Hidden [2010, Domino], B
• Field of Reeds [2013, Infectious], C+

Robin Thicke (1977– )

• Blurred Lines [2013, Star Trak/Interscope], B+(**)

13 and God [2005– ]

• Own Your Ghost [2011, Anticon], B+(**)

This Moment in Black History [2004– ]

• It Takes a Nation of Assholes to Hold Us Back [2005, Cold Sweat], A–
• Public Square [2009, Smog Veil], B+(**)

Fred Thomas (1976– )

• Everything Is Pretty Much Entirely Fucked [2002, Little Hands], B+(*)
• All Are Saved [2015, Polyvinyl], B+(**)
• Changer [2017, Polyvinyl], B+(***)
• Window in the Rhythm [2024, Polyvinyl], B+(*)

Teddy Thompson (1976– )

• Upfront and Down Low [2007, Verve Forecast], A–
• A Piece of What You Need [2008, Verve Forecast], B+(**)
• Bella [2011, Verve Forecast], B
• My Love of Country [2023, self-released], B+(**)

Those Darlins [2009– ]

• Screws Get Loose [2011, Ow Wow Dang], B+(*)
• Blur the Line [2013, Ow Wow Dang], B+(*)

3 Tenors of Soul

• All the Way From Philadelphia [2007, Shanachie], B+(***)

Thunderbirds Are Now! [2002– ]

• Justamustache [2005, Frenchkiss], B+
• Make History [2006, Frenchkiss], A–

Thundercat (1984– )

• Apocalypse [2013, Brainfeeder], B–
• The Beyond / Where the Giants Roam [2015, Brainfeeder, EP], B
• Drunk [2017, Brainfeeder], B+(*)
• It Is What It Is [2020, Brainfeeder], B

Justin Timberlake [2002– ]

• Justified [2002, Jive], B+
• Futuresex/Lovesounds [2006, Jive/Zomba], B+
• The 20/20 Experience [2013], B+(*)

Times New Viking [2005– ]

• Dancer Equired! [2011, Merge], B+(**)

Mary Timony (1970– )

• Untame the Tiger [2024, Merge], B

The Ting Tings [2008– ]

• Sounds From Nowheresville [2012, Columbia], B+(***)

Titus Andronicus [2008– ]

• The Monitor [2010, XL], B+(***)
• Local Business [2012, XL], B+(**)
• The Most Lamentable Tragedy [2015, Merge, 2CD], B

Tokyo Police Club [2006– ]

• Elephant Shell [2008, Saddle Creek], A–
• Champ [2010, Mom & Pop Music], B+(**)
• Forcefield [2014, Mom + Pop Music], B+(***)

Touché Amoré [2008– ]

• Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me [2011, Deathwish, EP], B
• Stage Four [2016, Epitaph], B+(*)
• Lament [2020, Epitaph], B+(**)

Transplants [2002– ]

• Transplants [2002, Hellcat], A
• In a Warzone [2013, Epitaph], B+(***)

Tumbledown House [2009– ]

• Fables and Falsehoods [2012, Silent Coyote Music], B+(**)

Tuner

• Totem [2005, Unsung], B+(**)
• Pole [2005–2006, Unsung], B

Tune-Yards [2009– ]

• Bird-Brains [2009, 4AD], B+(**)
• Whokill [2011, 4AD], B+(*)
• Nikki Nack [2014, 4AD], B+(**)
• I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life [2018, 4AD], B
• Sketchy [2021, 4AD], B

Frank Turner (1981– )

• England Keep My Bones [2011, Epitaph], B+(***)

Turnstile [2010– ]

• Time and Space [2018, Roadrunner], B+(*)

TV on the Radio [2002– ]

• Young Liars [2003, Touch and Go, EP], B
• Return to Cookie Mountain [2006, Interscope], B+(**)
• Dear Science [2008, DGC/Interscope], A–
• Nine Types of Light [2011, Interscope], A–
• Seeds [2014, Harvest], B

Tweet (1972– )

• Charlene [2016, E1], B+(**)

The Twilight Sad [2007– ]

• Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters [2007, Fat Cat], B+(*)
• It Won/t Be Like This All the Time [2019, Rock Action], B

The Twilight Singers [2000– ]

• Dynamite Steps [2011, Sub Pop], B

Tyvek [2006– ]

• Overground [2023, Ginkgo], A–

Uncle Dave

• w/Waco Brothers: Nine Slices of My Midlife Crisis [2004, Buried Treasure], B+(*)

The Unicorns [2003– ]

• Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? [2003, Alien8], B+(*)

The Unseen Guest

• Out There [2005, Tuition], B+(**)

The Upsidedown [2004– ]

• The Town With Bad Wiring [2010, Reverb], B+(***)

Ursa Minor [2003– ]

• Showface [2011, Anthemusa], B+(*)

U.S. Girls [2008– ]

• Half Free [2015, 4AD], B
• In a Poem Unlimited [2018, 4AD], B+(**)
• Heavy Light [2020, 4AD], B–
• Bless This Mess [2023, 4AD], B+(**)

Dyan Valdés

• w/Eddie Argos: Fixin' the Charts, Vol. 1: Everybody Was in the French Resistance . . . Now! [2010, Cooking Vinyl], A–

Vampire Weekend [2008– ]

• Vampire Weekend [2008, XL], B+(***)
• Contra [2010, XL], A
• Modern Vampires of the City [2013, XL], A–
• Father of the Bride [2019, Columbia], B+(**)
• Only God Was Above Us [2024, Columbia], B+(**)

Sharon Van Etten (1981– )

• Epic [2010, Ba Da Bing], B
• Tramp [2010–2011, Jagjaguwar], B–
• Are We There [2014, Jagjaguwar], B–
• Remind Me Tomorrow [2019, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
• We've Been Going About This All Wrong [2022, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)

Chad VanGaalen

• Diaper Island [2011, Sub Pop], B+(*)

Stoll Vaughan

• Love Like a Mule [2006, Shadow Dog], B+(***)

Eddie Vedder (1964– )

• Earthling [2022, Seattle Surf/Republic], B

Kurt Vile (1980– )

• Smoke Ring for My Halo [2010, Matador], B
• Wakin on a Pretty Daze [2013, Matador], B+(*)
• B'lieve I'm Goin Down . . . [2015, Matador], B
• (Watch My Moves) [2022, Verve Forecast], B+(***)

Villagers [2009– ]

• Fever Dreams [2021, Domino], B

Vivian Girls [2008– ]

• Everything Goes Wrong [2009, In the Red], B

Von Garcia

• I Think a Think [2008, Sluggo's Goon Music], B+(**)

Von Südenfed [2007– ]

• Tromatic Reflexxions [2007, Domino], B+(***)

Martha Wainwright

• Martha Wainwright [2005, Zoë], B
• I Know You're Married but I've Got Feelings Too [2008, Zoë], B–
• The Wainwright Sisters: w/Lucy Wainwright Roche: Songs in the Dark [2015, PIAS], B+(**)

The Walkmen [2002– ]

• Lisbon [2010, Fat Possum], B–
• Heaven [2012, Fat Possum], C

The War on Drugs [2008– ]

• Slave Ambient [2011, Secretly Canadian], B+(**)
• Lost in the Dream [2014, Secretly Canadian], B+(***)
• A Deeper Understanding [2017, Atlantic], B
• I Don't Live Here Anymore [2021, Atlantic], B

M. Ward (1974– )

• Hold Time [2009, Merge], B+(**)
• A Wasteland Companion [2012, Merge], B+(*)

Dean Wareham (1963– )

• Emancipated Hearts [2013, Sonic Cathedral], B+(*)
• Dean Wareham [2014, Sonic Cathedral], B+(***)
• Dean & Britta: Quarantine Songs [2020, Double Feature], B+(**)
• I Have Nothing to Say to the Mayor of L.A. [2021, Double Feature], B+(**)

Warpaint [2009– ]

• The Fool [2010, Rough Trade], B+(*)

The Watson Twins [2008– ]

• Talking to You, Talking to Me [2010, Vanguard], B–

Wavves [2009– ]

• King of the Beach [2010, Fat Possum], B–
• Afraid of Heights [2013, Mom + Pop Music], B

We Are the Union [2006– ]

• Ordinary Life [2021, Bad Time], B+(*)

The Weather Station [2009– ]

• Ignorance [2021, Fat Possum], B+(**)
• How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars [2022, Fat Possum], B+(*)

Jane Weaver (1972– )

• Modern Kosmology [2017, Fire], B+(*)
• Flock [2021, Fire], B+(**)

Wet Dog [2008– ]

• Frauhaus! [2009, Captured Tracks], B+(**)

Whiskey Myers [2008– ]

• Early Morning Shakes [2014, Wiggy Thump], B+(*)

Emily Jane White

• Dark Undercoat [2009, Important], B+(**)

Kenny White

• Symphony in 16 Bars [2004, Wildflower], B+

White Denim

• Fits [2009, Downtown], B–
• D [2011, Downtown], B+(**)
• Stiff [2016, Downtown], B+(*)

The Whitefield Brothers

• Earthology [2010, Now-Again], A–

Why? [2002– ]

• Eskimo Snow [2009, Anticon], B+(*)
• Mumps, Etc. [2012, Anticon/City Slang], B+(**)
• Ten Voices [2020, Synesthesia Media, EP], B

Wide Right [2002– ]

• Wide Right [2003, Poptop], A–
• Sleeping on the Couch [2005, Poptop], A–

Wild Beasts [2008– ]

• Two Dancers [2009, Domino], B+(*)
• Smother [2011, Domino], B+(*)
• Present Tense [2014, Domino], B

Wild Nothing [2009– ]

• Gemini [2010, Captured Tracks], B

Wildbirds and Peacedrums [2007– ]

• Rivers [2010, The Control Group], B+(*)

Will.i.am (1975– )

• #Willpower [2013, Interscope], B+(*)

Pharrell Williams (1973– )

• Girl [2014, Columbia], A–

The Willowz [2004– ]

• The Willowz [2005, Sympathy for the Record Industry], B+(***)

Amy Winehouse (1983–2011)

• Frank [2003, Universal], B+(*)
• Back to Black [2007, Universal], B+(**)
• Lioness: Hidden Treasures [2002–2011, Universal Republic], C–

Withered Hand

• Good News [2009, Absolutely Kosher], B+(***)
• New Gods [2014, Slumberland], A–
• How to Love [2023, Reveal], B+(***)

Andrew W.K.

• I Get Wet [2001, Island], B+(***)

Wolf Parade [2005– ]

• Expo 86 [2010, Sub Pop], B

Chelsea Wolfe (1983– )

• Pain Is Beauty [2013, Sargent House], B+(**)
• Abyss [2015, Sargent House], B+(*)
• She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She [2024, Loma Vista], B+(**)

The Wonder Years [2007– ]

• The Greatest Generation [2013, Hopeless], B+(**)
• The Hum Goes On Forever [2022, Hopeless], B

Wonderlick

• Topless at the Arco Arena [2009, Rock Ridge], B+(**)

The Wood Brothers

• Ways Not to Lose [2006, Blue Note], B+(*)

Wooden Wand

• Farmer's Corner [2013, Fire], B+(**)
• Clipper Ship [2017, Three Lobed], B

Wormburner [2004– ]

• Pleasant Living in Planned Communities [2014, Dive], A–

Wussy [2005– ]

• Funeral Dress [2005, Shake It], A–
• Left for Dead [2007, Shake It], B+(***)
• Rigor Mortis [2008, Shake It, EP], B+(**)
• Wussy [2009, Shake It], B+(***)
• Funeral Dress II [2011, Shake It], A–
• Strawberry [2011, Shake It], A–
• Buckeye [2005–2011, Damnably], A
• Berneice Huff and Son, Bill Sings . . . Popular Favorites [2013, Shake It], B+(***)
• Duo [2013, Shake It, EP], B+(**)
• Attica! [2014, Shake It], A
• Public Domain, Volume I [2015, Shake It, EP], B+(**)
• Forever Sounds [2016, Shake It], A–
• Getting Better [2018, Damnably, EP], B+(*)
• What Heaven Is Like [2018, Shake It], B+(***)
• Ghosts [2006–2019, Shake It], B+(***)

Wye Oak [2008– ]

• Civilian [2011, Merge], B
• The Louer I Call, the Faster It Runs [2018, Merge], B+(*)

Pete M. Wyer

• Stories From the City at Night [2008, Thirsty Ear], B

The Xcerts [2009– ]

• Hold On to Your Heart [2018, Raygun], B

Xiu Xiu [2002– ]

• w/Larsen: ¡Ciaütstico! [2005, Important], B
• Nina [2013, Graveface], B+(*)

The XX [2008– ]

• XX [2008–2009, XL/Young Turks], A–
• Coexist [2012, XL/Young Turks], B+(*)
• I See You [2017, Young Turks], A–

Yacht

• See Mystery Lights [2009, DFA], B+(***)
• Shangri-La [2011, DFA], B+(**)

Yeah Yeah Yeahs [2001– ]

• Fever to Tell [2003, Interscope], B+
• Show Your Bones [2006, Interscope], B+(***)
• It's Blitz! [2009, Interscope/DGC/Dress Up], A–
• Mosquito [2013, Interscope], A–
• Cool It Down [2022, Secretly Canadian], B+(**)

Yeasayer [2007– ]

• All Hour Cymbals [2007, We Are Free], B+(*)
• Odd Blood [2010, Secretly Canadian], B
• Fragrant World [2012, Secretly Canadian], B+(*)

Yelle

• Complètement Fou [2014, Kemosabe], B+(**)

Yellow Swans [2004– ]

• Going Places [2010, Type], B+(*)

Thom Yorke (1968– )

• The Eraser [2006, XL], B+(**)
• Anima [2019, XL], B–

Adrian Younge (1978– )

• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 001 [2020, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 002: Roy Ayers [2020, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(**)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 3: Marcos Valle [2020, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(***)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 7: João Donato [2021, Jazz Is Dead, EP], B+(**)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 12: Jean Carne [2022, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 13: Katalyst [2022, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• w/Ali Shaheed Muhammad: Jazz Is Dead 16: Phil Ranelin and Wendell Harrison [2023, Jazz Is Dead], B+(**)
• Jazz Is Dead 17: Lonnie Liston Smith [2023, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)
• Jazz Is Dead 18: Tony Allen [2018, Jazz Is Dead], B+(*)

Zevious [2008– ]

• Passing Through the Wall [2013, Cuneiform], B

Zola Jesus (1989– )

• Stridulum [2010, Sacred Bones, EP], B+(*)
• Conatus [2011, Sacred Bones], B+(*)
• Okovi [2017, Sacred Bones], B
• Arkhon [2022, Sacred Bones], B+(**)

Zs [2007– ]

• New Slaves [2010, The Social Registry], A–
• Grain [2013, Northern Spy], B+(***)
• XE [2015, Northern Spy], B+(**)

Zwan

• Mary Star of the Sea [2003, Reprise], B–

Various Artists

• The Best Bootlegs in the World Ever [2002, No Label], A–
• Between the Covers [1989–2005, Legacy], B
• Dark Was the Night [2009, 4AD, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Doctors, Professors, Kings and Queens: The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans [1927–2003, Shout! Factory, 4 CD], B+(***)
• Free the West Memphis 3 [2000, Koch], B+
• Future Soundtrack for America [2004, Barsuk], B+
• Go Contrary, Go Sing: Heroes and Zeroes of the North American Underground [1999–2004, Brooklyn Towne], A–
• Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino [(2007), Vanguard, 2 CD], B+(**)
• Good Riddance, George W. Bush [2008, Selector Series], A–
• I Believe to My Soul [2005, Rhino/Work Song/Hear Music], B+
• In the Christmas Groove [1977–2009, Strut], B+(*)
• Jamie Oldaker's Mad Dogs and Okies [2005, Concord], B
• The Neptunes Present . . . Clones [2003, Star Trak], B+
• The New Orleans Social Club: Sing Me Back Home [2006, Burgundy/Honey Darling], B+(**)
• Our New Orleans 2005 [2005, Nonesuch], A–
• Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo [2004, Or Music, 2 CD], B
• Rhythm Love and Soul Live [2002, Shout! Factory], B+(**)
• Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 [2004, Fat Wreck Chords, 2 CD], B+
• Soul Satisfaction: A Collection of Nu-Soul Gems [1999–2004, Shanachie], C