Rock (2000s) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

!!! [2001– ]

• Louden Up Now [2004, Touch and Go]

Abe Vigoda [2007– ]

• Skeleton [2008, PPM], B–
• Reviver [2009, PPM, EP]
• Crush [2010, PPM]

Aberfeldy [2004– ]

• Young Forever [2004, Rough Trade]

Acid Mothers Temple [2000– ]

• Wild Gals a Go-Go [2000, Swordfish]
• Terry Riley: In C [2002, Squealer]
• Does the Cosmic Shepard Dream of Electric Tapirs? [2004, United States of Distribution]
• Crystal Rainbow Pyramid Under the Stars [2007, Important]

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
• Rock N Roll [2003, Lost Highway]
• Love Is Hell Pt. 1 [2003, Lost Highway, EP]
• Love Is Hell Pt. 2 [2003, Lost Highway, EP]
• Ryan Adams and the Cardinals: Cold Roses [2005, Lost Highway]
• 29 [2005, Lost Highway]
• Easy Tiger [2007, Lost Highway], C+
• Cardinology [2008, Lost Highway]
• Ryan Adams and the Cardinals: Follow the Lights [2009, Lost Highway]
• Ryan Adams and the Cardinals: Cardinology [2009, Lost Highway]
• III/IV [2010, Paxamerican]
• Cold Roses [2011, Lost Highway, 2CD]
• Ashes and Fire [2011, Capitol], B+(*)
• Ryan Adams [2014, Blue Note], B
• Prisoner [2017, Blue Note], B+(*)

Adele (1988– )

• 19 [2008, XL]
• 21 [2010, XL], B–
• 25 [2015, XL], B
• 30 [2021, Columbia], B–

Adebisi Shank [2008– ]

• This Is the Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank [2008, Richter Collective]
• This Is the Second Album of a Band Called Adebisi Shank [2011, Sargent House], B

Adult. [2001– ]

• Anxiety Always [2003, Ersatz Audio]
• The Way Things Fall [2013, Ghostly International], A–
• Becoming Undone [2022, Dais], B+(***)

Aereogramme [2001– ]

• A Story in White [2001, Matador]
• Sleep and Release [2003, Matador]
• Seclusion [2006, Sonic Unyon]

Air France [2008– ]

• No Way Down [2008, Something in Construction]

Poppy Ajudha

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

Carrie Akre

• Home [2000, Good-Ink]

Akron/Family [2005– ]

• Akron/Family [2003–2004, Young God]
• 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+(*)

Alexisonfire [2002– ]

• Otherness [2022, Dine Alone]

Alfie [2000– ]

• If You Happy with You Need Do Nothing [2001, Twisted Nerve]
• A Word in Your Ear [2002, Twisted Nerve]

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+(*)

Ambulance LTD [2003– ]

• Ambulance LTD [2004, TVT]

Amen Dunes [2009– ]

• DIA [2009, Locust]
• Through Donkey Jaw [2011, Sacred Bones]
• Freedom [2018, Sacred Bones], B+(*)

American Aquarium [2006– ]

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

Amerie (1980– )

• All I Have [2002, Columbia/Rise]
• Because I Love It [2007, Columbia]

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– ]

• Spirit They're Gone, Spirit They've Vanished [2000, Fat Cat]
• Here Comes the Indian [2003, Paw Tracks]
• Sung Tongs [2004, Fat Cat], C+
• Feels [2005, Fat Cat], B+(*)
• Strawberry Jam [2007, Domino], B+(*)
• Fall Be Kind [2009, Domino, EP]
• 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+(**)

Antelope [2007– ]

• Reflector [2007, Dischord]

The Antlers [2006– ]

• In the Attic of the Universe [2007, Fall]
• Hospice [2007–2008, Frenchkiss], B+(**)
• Burst Apart [2011, Frenchkiss], B+(***)

Antony and the Johnsons [2000– ]

• I Am a Bird Now [2005, Secretly Canadian]
• The Crying Light [2009, Secretly Canadian]
• 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– ]

• Fingers Crossed [2004, Bar/None]
• In Case We Die [2005, Bar/None]
• 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+(**)

Richard Ashcroft

• Alone with Everybody [2000, Virgin]

Asunder [2008–2009]

• Works Will Come Undone [2008, Profound Lore]

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

• Let the Blind Lead Those Who Can See but Cannot Feel [2008, Kranky]
• Logos [2007–2009, Kranky], B+(*)
• Parallax [2011, 4AD], B

Au Revoir Simone [2006– ]

• Still Night, Still Light [2009, Our Secret]

Dan Auerbach (1979– )

• Keep It Hid [2009, Nonesuch], B+(*)

Autolux [2004– ]

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

Axis of Awesome [2008– ]

• Animal Vehicle [2011, Laughspin]

Maya Azucena

• Cry Love [2011, Half Note], B–

Babyshambles [2005– ]

• Down in Albion [2005, Rough Trade]
• Shotter's Nation [2007, Astralwerks], B+(***)
• Oh What a Lovely Tour [2008, EMI]
• Sequel to the Prequel [2013, Parlophone], B+(***)

Badly Drawn Boy [2000– ]

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

Bahamas

• Barchords [2012, Brushfire/Island]
• 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– ]

• Everything All the Time [2006, Sub Pop]
• Cease to Begin [2007, Sub Pop], B+(*)
• Infinite Arms [2010, Fat Possum], B+(*)
• Mirage Rock [2012, Columbia]
• Things Are Great [2022, BMG], B+(*)

Devendra Banhart (1981– )

• Rejoicing in the Hands [2004, Young God]
• 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– )

• Fur and Gold [2006, Parlophone]
• Two Suns [2009, Astralwerks], B–
• The Haunted Man [2012, Capitol], B
• The Bride [2016, Parlophone], B–

Battles [2007– ]

• EP C / B EP [2006, Warp, EP]
• 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]

• Damn Damn Leash [2005, XL, EP]
• Be Your Own Pet [2006, Ecstatic Peace], A–
• Get Awkward [2008, Ecstatic Peace], B
• Get Damaged [2008, XL, EP]
• Mommy [2023, Third Man], B+(**)

Beach House [2006– ]

• Beach House [2006, Carpark]
• Devotion [2008, Carpark]
• 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+(**)

Beachwood Sparks [2000– ]

• Beachwood Sparks [2000, Sub Pop]

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

• Unwritten [2005, Epic]
• Pocket of Sunshine [2008, Epic/Phonogenic]
• 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
• Let the Poison Out [2011, Hardly Art]

Beirut [2006– ]

• Gulag Orkestar [2006, Ba Da Bing!]
• The Flying Club Cup [2007, Ba Da Bing!], B
• The Rip Tide [2011, Pompeii], B

Belbury Poly [2004– ]

• The Owl's Map [2006, Ghost Box]

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– ]

• Flock [2006, Universal International]
• Blue Lights on the Runway [2009, Yep Roc]
• Chop Chop [2013, Belly Up], B+(*)

The Bellfuries [2001– ]

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

Belong [2006– ]

• October Language [2006, Carpark]

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 Dark Horse [2007, Jagjaguwar]
• 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– )

• My World 2.0 [2010, Def Jam]
• Believe [2012, Def Jam]
• Purpose [2015, Def Jam], B

Biffy Clyro [2002– ]

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

Big Business [2005– ]

• Head for the Shallow [2005, Hydra Head]

Big Lazy [2000– ]

• Big Lazy [2000, Tasankee]
• Amnesia [2000, Tasankee]
• New Everything [2002, Tasankee], B+
• Postcards From X [2007, Tasankee]
• Don't Cross Myrtle [2014, Tasankee], B+(***)

The Big Pink [2009– ]

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

Bilal (1979– )

• 1st Born Second [2001, Interscope]
• Love for Sale [2001–2003, bootleg], B+(**)
• Airtight's Revenge [2010, Plug Research]
• A Love Surreal [2013, E1], B+(**)
• In Another Life [2015, E1], B+(**)

Scott H. Biram (1974– )

• The Dirty Old One Man Band [2005, Bloodshot]
• Graveyard Shift [2006, Bloodshot]
• Something's Wrong / Lost Forever [2009, Bloodshot]
• 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+(**)

Birdie [2000– ]

• Some Dusty [2000, Kindercore]

Aloe Blacc (1979– )

• Shine Through [2006, Stones Throw]
• Good Things [2010, Stones Throw], B
• Lift Your Spirit [2013, XIX/Interscope], B+(*)

The Black Angels [2006– ]

• Passover [2006, Light in the Attic]
• Directions to See a Ghost [2008, Light in the Attic]
• Phosphene Dream [2010, Light in the Attic], B+(***)

Black Bonzo [2004– ]

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

Black Dice [2002– ]

• Beaches and Canyons [2002, Fat Cat]
• Creature Comforts [2004, DFA]

Black Eyes [2003– ]

• Black Eyes [2003, Dischord]
• Cough [2004, Dischord]

The Black Keys [2002– ]

• The Big Come Up [2002, Alive]
• Thickfreakness [2003, Fat Possum/Epitaph]
• Rubber Factory [2004, Fat Possum/Epitaph]
• Magic Potion [2006, Nonesuch], B
• Attack and Release [2008, Nonesuch], B–
• Brothers [2010, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• El Camino [2011, Thrill Jockey]
• 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– ]

• Let It Bloom [2005, In the Red]
• Los Valientes del Mundo Nueva [2007, Vice]
• 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– ]

• Dandelion Gum [2007, Graveface]
• Eating Us [2009, Graveface], A–
• Cobra Juicy [2012, Frenchkiss/Rad Cult], B+(*)

Black Mountain [2005– ]

• In the Future [2008, Jagjaguwar]
• Wilderness Heart [2010, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club [2000– ]

• B.M.R.C. [2000, Virgin]
• 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+(***)

Bleu

• Redhead [2003, Aware/Columbia]

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 Blood Brothers [2002– ]

• March on Electric Children [2002, Three One G]
• . . . Burn, Piano Island, Burn [2003, Artist Direct]

Blood on the Wall

• Awesomer [2005, Social Registry]

The Bloody Hollies [2003– ]

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

Blues Control [2007– ]

• Blues Control [2007, Holy Mountain]
• Local Flavor [2009, Siltbreeze]
• Valley Tangents [2012, Drag City]

Blut Aus Nord [2004– ]

• Thematic Emanation of Archetypal Multiplicity [2005, Candlelight]
• 777 Sect(s) / The Desanctification [2011, Season of Mist]

Bohren and Der Club of Gore [2000– ]

• Black Earth [2004, Ipecac]
• Dolores [2008, Ipecac]

Bomb the Music Industry! [2005– ]

• Vacation [2011, Really], B+(*)

Bombay Bicycle Club [2009– ]

• I Had the Blues but I Shook Them Loose [2009, Island]
• Flaws [2010, Island]
• A Different Kind of Fix [2011, Island], B
• So Long, See You Tomorrow [2014, Island]
• 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

• American Hearts [2007, Superphonic]
• 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+(*)

Bottomless Pit [2005– ]

• Hammer of the Gods [2007, Comedy Minus One]

The Boy Least Likely To [2005– ]

• The Best Party Ever [2005, Rough Trade]

Carla Bozulich

• Red Headed Stranger [2003, DiCristina Stair Builders]
• Evangelista [2006, Constellation]
• 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– ]

• Your Favorite Weapon [2001, Triple Crown]
• Deja Entendu [2003, Razor & Tie]
• The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me [2006, Interscope/Tiny Evil]
• Science Fiction [2017, Procrastinate! Music Traitors], B

Cory Branan (1975– )

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

Brazilian Girls [2005– ]

• Brazilian Girls [2005, Verve Forecast]
• Talk to La Bomb [2006, Verve Forecast], B+(*)
• New York City [2008, Verve Forecast], B+(***)

Jeff Bridges (1949– )

• Be Here Soon [2000, Ramp]
• Jeff Bridges [2011, Blue Note], B

Brightblack Morning Light [2006– ]

• Brightblack Morning Light [2006, Matador]

Jon Brion

• Meaningless [2001, www.jonbrion.com]

British Sea Power [2003– ]

• The Decline of British Sea Power [2003, Rough Trade/Sanctuary]
• Open Season [2005, Rough Trade]
• Do You Like Rock Music? [2008, Rough Trade]
• Man of Aran [2009, Rough Trade]
• 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– ]

• Feel Good Lost [2001, Noise Factory]
• 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– ]

• Beat Our Own Drum [2009, Vampi Soul]
• Want More [2011, Bloodshot], B
• Howl [2013, Bloodshot], B

Brothers of the Southland

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

Brougham [2000– ]

• Le Cock Sportif [2000, Warner Brothers]

Chris Brown (1989– )

• F.A.M.E. [2011], B–

Koffee Brown [2001– ]

• Mars/Venus [2001, Arista]

V.V. Brown (1983– )

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

Peter Bruntnell

• Normal for Bridgewater [2000, Slow River]

Dan Bryk

• Lovers Leap [2000, Scratchie], B

The Budos Band [2005– ]

• The Budos Band [2005, Daptone]
• The Budos Band II [2007, Daptone]
• The Budos Band III [2010, Daptone], B–

Basia Bulat (1984– )

• Oh My Darling [2007, Rough Trade]
• Heart of My Own [2010, Rough Trade]

Bo Burnham (1990– )

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

Burning Star Core [2002– ]

• The Very Heart of the World [2005, Thin Wrist]
• Challenger [2008, Hospital]

Burrito Deluxe

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

The Buttshakers [2008– ]

• Arcadia [2021, Underdog], B+(**)

Colbie Caillat (1985– )

• Coco [2007, Universal Republic]
• Breakthrough [2009, Universal Republic]
• All of You [2011, Universal Republic], B+(**)

Califone [2001– ]

• Roomsound [2001, Perishable]
• Deceleration One [2002, Perishable]
• Quicksand / Cradlesnakes [2003, Thrill Jockey]
• Heron King Blues [2004, Thrill Jockey]
• Roots and Crowns [2006, Thrill Jockey]
• All My Friends are Funeral Singers [2009, Dead Oceans]

Call Me Lightning [2004– ]

• When I Am Gone My Blood Will Be Free [2010, Dusty Medical]

Bill Callahan (1966– )

• Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle [2009, Drag City]
• Apocalypse [2011, Drag City]
• Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest [2019, Drag City], B+(*)
• Gold Record [2020, Drag City], B
• YTILAER [2022, Drag City], B+(*)

Camera Obscura [2001– ]

• Underachievers Please Try Harder [2003, Merge]
• Let's Get Out of This Country [2006, Merge]
• My Maudlin Career [2009, 4AD], B+(*)

Blu Cantrell

• So Blu [2001, Arista], B

The Capricorns

• In the Zone [2002, Paroxsym], A–

The Capstan Shafts [2006– ]

• Euridice Proudhon [2006, Kittridge]

Care Bears on Fire [2009– ]

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

Brandi Carlile (1981– )

• Brandi Carlile [2005, Columbia/Red Ink]
• The Story [2007, Columbia]
• 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– ]

• Do You Inspire You [2008, Kanine]
• 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+(**)
• Carnival [2006, Warner Brothers]
• 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 Championship [2005– ]

• Dance Cassador! [2005, Bear Rifle]

The Chap

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

Cheap Time [2008– ]

• Cheap Time [2008, In the Red]

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+(*)

Chocolate Genius

• Godmusic [2001, V2]

Chrisette Michele (1982– )

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

Chromatics [2003– ]

• Night Drive [2007, Italians Do It Better]
• 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+(**)

Jarvis Church [2002– ]

• Shake It Off [2002, RCA]

Ciara (1985– )

• Goodies [2004, LaFace]
• The Evolution [2006, LaFace]
• Fantasy Ride [2009, LaFace]
• Basic Instinct [2010, LaFace]
• Ciara [2013, Epic], B+(**)
• Jackie [2015, Epic], B+(***)

Circa Survive [2005– ]

• Blue Sky Noise [2010, Atlantic], B

Circle of Ouroborus [2006– ]

• Eleven Fingers [2011, Hand Made Birds]

Circuit Des Yeux (1988– )

• Io [2021, Matador], C+

Circulatory System [2001– ]

• Circulatory System [2001, Cloud]

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
• Only Run [2014, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah]

Kelly Clarkson (1982– )

• Thankful [2003, RCA]
• Breakaway [2004, RCA]
• Stronger [2011, RCA], B

Clearlake [2001– ]

• Lido [2001, Domino]
• Amber [2006, Domino]

Clor [2005– ]

• Clor [2005, EMI]

Coathangers [2007– ]

• Coathangers [2007, Rob's House], B+(***)
• Scramble [2009, Suicide Squeeze], B+(***)
• Larceny and Old Lace [2011, Suicide Squeeze]
• 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– ]

• Gin [2009, Profound Lore]
• 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– )

• Everyone Alive Wants Answers [2003, Leaf]
• The Golden Morning Breaks [2005, Leaf]
• Captain of None [2015, Thrill Jockey], B+(**)

Jason Collett

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

The Comas [2000– ]

• Conductor [2004, Yep Roc]

Comets on Fire [2001– ]

• Field Recordings From the Sun [2002, Ba Da Bing]
• Blue Cathedral [2004, Sub Pop]
• Avatar [2006, Sub Pop]

The Computers [2008– ]

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

The Concretes [2000– ]

• The Concretes [2004, Astralwerks]

Condo Fucks

• Fuckbook [2008, Matador], B+(**)

Confrontation Camp [2000– ]

• Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear [2000, Artemis]

Amy Cook (1979– )

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

Coptic Light [2006– ]

• Coptic Light [2006, No Quarter]

The Coral [2002– ]

• Coral Island [2021, Run On, 2CD], B

The Corn Sisters [2000– ]

• The Other Woman [2000, Mint]

Coughs [2005– ]

• Fright Makes Right [2005, Load]

Coultrain

• Jungle Mumbo Jumbo [2013, Plug Research]

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 Creeping Nobodies [2005– ]

• The Sound of Joy [2006, Blocks Recording Club]

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– )

• Jarvis [2006, Rough Trade]
• 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+(*)
• Tournament of Hearts [2005, Sub Pop]

Mikal Cronin

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

Crystal Castles [2008– ]

• Crystal Castles [2008, Last Gang]
• Crystal Castles (II) [2010, Last Gang/Universal Motown], B+(***)
• (III) [2012, Casablanca], B+(**)

Crystal Stilts [2008– ]

• Alight of Night [2008, Slumberland]
• In Love With Oblivion [2011, Slumberland], B–

Cut Copy [2004– ]

• In Ghost Colours [2008, Modular]
• Zonoscope [2011, Modular], B

Cut Off Your Hands [2006– ]

• Hollow [2011, Frenchkiss], B+(***)

Cyann and Ben

• Spring [2004, Locust]
• Happy Like an Autumn Tree [2004, Locust]
• Sweet Beliefs [2006, Ever]

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–
• Hannah Montana 2 / Meet Miley Cyrus [2008, Hollywood]
• Bangerz [2013, RCA], B+(***)
• Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz [2015, RCA]
• Younger Now [2017, RCA], B+(*)
• Plastic Hearts [2020, RCA], B+(**)
• Endless Summer Vacation [2023, Columbia], B+(**)

Daphne and Celeste [2000– ]

• We Didn't Say That! [2000, Island]

The Darkness [2002– ]

• Permission to Land [2003, Atlantic]

Darunam [2007– ]

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

Dashboard Confessional [2000– ]

• A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar [2003, Vagrant/Interscope]

Daughter [2003– ]

• Skin [2003, AUM Fidelity], A–

Daughters [2003– ]

• Daughters [2010, Hydra Head]

Craig David (1981– )

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

Davila 666 [2008– ]

• Davila 666 [2008, In the Red]
• Tan Bajo [2011, In the Red]

The Da Vincis [2009– ]

• See You Tonight [2009, Olympic]

Dawes [2009– ]

• North Hills [2009, ATO]
• 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–

Dead Congregation [2006–2008]

• Purifying Consecrated Ground [2006, Socket]
• Graves of the Archangels [2008, Nuclear War Now!]

Dead Meadow [2001– ]

• Shivering King and Others [2003, Matador]

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
• Silver Mountain [2007, Bloodshot]
• São Paulo [2010, Bloodshot], B+(*)

The Dears [2000– ]

• No Cities Left [2004, SpinArt]

Death by Chocolate [2001– ]

• Death by Chocolate [2001, Jetset]

Deathray [2000– ]

• Deathray [2000, Polygram]

Deathspell Omega [2005– ]

• Fas — Ite, Maledicti, in Ignem Aeternum [2007, Flame]
• Paracletus [2011, Season of Mist]

The Decemberists [2002– ]

• Castaways and Cutouts [2002, Kill Rock Stars]
• Her Majesty [2003, Kill Rock Stars]
• Picaresque [2005, Kill Rock Stars]
• The Crane Wife [2006, Capitol], B+(**)
• The Hazards of Love [2009, Capitol], B+(*)
• The King Is Dead [2011, Capitol], B

Deer Tick (1986– )

• War Elephant [2007, Partisan]
• 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– ]

• Deerhunter [2004, Stickfigure]
• Cryptograms [2005, Kranky], B+(***)
• Microcastle [2008, Kranky]
• Microcastle / Weird Era Continued [2008, 4AD]
• Halcyon Digest [2010, 4AD], B+(**)
• Monomania [2013, 4AD], A–
• Fading Frontier [2015, 4AD], B+(***)
• Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared? [2019, 4AD], B

Delays [2004– ]

• Faded Seaside Glamour [2004, Rough Trade]

Delta Spirit [2007– ]

• History From Below [2010, Rounder]

Rocco Deluca (1976– )

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

Dengue Fever [2003– ]

• Escape From Dragon House [2005, BRG]
• Venus on Earth [2008, M80], B+(**)
• Cannibal Courtship [2010–2011, Fantasy], B

Brett Dennen (1979– )

• Loverboy [2011, Dualtone], B+(*)

Department of Eagles [2003– ]

• In Ear Park [2008, 4AD]

Desaparecidos [2001– ]

• Read Music / Speak Spanish [2002, Saddle Creek]
• 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– ]

• How It Ends [2004, Cicero]
• A Mad and Faithful Telling [2008, Anti-], B+(***)

The D4 [2002– ]

• 6Twenty [2002, Infections/Flying Nun]

Kathy Diamond

• Miss Diamond to You [2007, Permanent Vacation]

Diamond Nights [2005– ]

• Popsicle [2005, Kemado]

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– ]

• The Glad Fact [2003, Western Vinyl]
• Slaves' Graves and Ballads [2004, Western Vinyl]
• Rise Above [2007, Dead Oceans]
• 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+(***)

Discordance Axis [2000– ]

• The Inalienable Dreamless [2000, Hydra Head]

The Distillers [2000– ]

• Coral Fang [2003, Sire]

The Dø [2008– ]

• A Mouthful [2008, Wagram]
• Both Ways Open Jaws [2011, Six Degrees], B+(**)

The Dodos [2006– ]

• Visiter [2008, Frenchkiss]
• No Color [2011, Frenchkiss], B

Julie Doiron (1972– )

• Broken Girl [1996, Sappy]
• Desormais [2001, Jagjaguwar]

Martin Dosh

• Wolves and Wishes [2008, Anticon]
• Tommy [2010, Anticon], B+(**)

Rose Elinor Dougall (1986– )

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

Mike Doughty (1970– )

• Smofe + Smang: Live in Minneapolis [2002]
• Haughty Melodic [2005, ATO]
• Golden Delicious [2008, ATO], B+(*)
• Ghost of Vroom: 1 [2021, Mod Y Vi], A–

Doves [2000– ]

• The Last Broadcast [2002, Heavenly/Capitol]
• The Universal Want [2020, Heavenly], B

Drakkar Sauna [2003– ]

• 20009 [2009, Marriage], B+(*)

Dr. Dog [2001– ]

• Easy Beat [2005, Park the Van]
• Shame, Shame [2010, Anti-], B+(*)
• Be the Void [2012, Anti-], B+(*)

Dragonette [2007– ]

• Bodyparts [2012, self-released]

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– ]

• Ta Det Lugnt [2004, Kemado]
• 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

The Du-Tels [2001– ]

• No Knowledge of Music Required [2001, Shimmy Disc]

Thomas Dybdahl (1979– )

• Science [2006, Recall]
• Songs [2002–2010, Decca]

Eat Skull [2008– ]

• Wild and Inside [2009, Siltbreeze]

Eddy Current Suppression Ring [2006– ]

• So Many Things [2003–2004, Goner], A–
• Eddy Current Suppression Ring [2006, Drop Kick]
• Primary Colours [2007, Goner], A–
• Rush to Relax [2009, Goner], B+(**)

Kathleen Edwards (1978– )

• Failer [2003, Zoë], B+(*)
• Back to Me [2005, Zoë]
• 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– ]

• Tripper [2004, The Leaf Label]
• Magic Chairs [2010, 4AD], B+(**)

Elbow [2001– ]

• Cast of Thousands [2004, V2]
• Leaders of the Free World [2005, V2]
• The Seldom Seen Kid [2008, Fiction/Polydor]
• Build a Rocket Boys [2011, Fiction/Polydor], B
• Audio Vertigo [2024, Polydor], B

Electrelane [2001– ]

• THe Power Out [2004, Beggars Banquet]
• No Shouts No Calls [2006, Too Pure], B+(*)

Electric Six [2003– ]

• Fire [2003, XL], A–
• Señor Smoke [2006, Metropolis]
• Heartbeats and Brainwaves! [2011, Metropolis], B–

Electric Wire Hustle [2009– ]

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

Elektrik Red [2009– ]

• How to Be a Lady, Vol. 1 [2009, Radio Killa/Def Jam]

Eluvium [2003– ]

• Lambent Material [2003, Temporary Residence]
• Talk Among the Trees [2005, Temporary Residence]
• Copia [2007, Temporary Residence]
• Similes [2010, Temporary Residence]

Emeralds [2009– ]

• What Happened [2009, No Fun]

Endless Boogie [2005– ]

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

Enon [2000– ]

• Believo! [2000, Seethru Broadcasting]
• High Society [2002, Touch and Go]

Erase Errata [2001– ]

• Other Animals [2001, Troubleman]
• At Crystal Palace [2003, Troubleman]
• Nightlife [2006, Kill Rock Stars]

Espers [2004– ]

• Espers [2004, Locust]
• III [2009, Drag City]

Excepter [2003– ]

• Ka [2003, Fusetron]
• Alternation [2006, 5 Rue Christine]
• Sumbomber [2006, 5 Rue Christine, EP]

The Exploding Hearts [2003– ]

• Guitar Romantic [2003, Dirtnap]

Explosions in the Sky [2000– ]

• The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place [2003, Temporary Residence]
• All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone [2007, Temporary Residence]
• Take Care, Take Care, Take Care [2011, Temporary Residence], B+(*)

The Extra Lens [2002– ]

• The Extra Glenns: Martial Arts Weekend [2002, Absolutely Kosher]
• Undercard [2010, Merge], B+(***)

The Eye

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

Eyes and Arms of Smoke

• A Religion of Broken Bones [2005, Cenotaph Audio]

Fall Out Boy [2002– ]

• Take This to Your Grave [2003, Fueled by Ramen]
• From Under the Cork Tree [2005, Island], B–
• Infinity on High [2007, Island]
• Folie à Deux [2008, Island]

Fantasia

• Free Yourself [2004, J]
• 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– )

• Sebastopol [2001, Artemis]
• Terroir Blues [2003, Artemis]
• Stone, Steel and Bright Lights [2004, Artemis]
• w/Will Johnson, Anders Parker, Yim Yames: New Multitudes [2012, Rounder], B+(**)

Justin Farren

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

Fat Worm of Error [2006– ]

• Pregnant Babies Pregnant With Pregnant Babies [2006, Load]

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+(**)

The Fever [2003– ]

• Pink on Pink [2003, Kemado, EP]

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 [2005, V2]
• Tones of Town [2007, Memphis Industries]
• Field Music (Measure) [2010, Memphis Industries], B+(*)
• Plumb [2012, Memphis Industries]
• Music for Drifters [2015, Memphis Industries], B+(**)
• Commontime [2016, Memphis Industries], B
• Making a New World [2020, Memphis Industries], B+(*)

Fiery Furnaces [2003– ]

• Gallowsbird's Bark [2003, Sanctuary]
• Blueberry Boat [2004, Rough Trade]
• Bitter Tea [2006, Fat Possum]
• Widow City [2007, Thrill Jockey], C+
• Remember [2008, Thrill Jockey]
• I'm Going Away [2009, Thrill Jockey]
• Fiery Furnaces [2009, Rough Trade, EP]

Fight Like Apes [2008– ]

• Fight Like Apes and the Mystery of the Golden Medallion [2008, Strange Ways]
• The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner [2011, Model Citizen], B+(**)

Melanie Fiona (1983– )

• The Bridge [2009, Universal Motown/SRC]
• The MF Life [2012, Universal Republic], B+(*)

The Fire Show [2000–2002]

• Above the Volcano of Flowers [2001, Perishable]
• Saint the Fire Show [2002, Perishable]

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– ]

• Sun Giant [2008, Sub Pop, EP]
• 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 Foreign Exchange [2004– ]

• Connected [2004, Foreign Exchane Music]
• Leave It All Behind [2008, Foreign Exchange Music]
• Authenticity [2010, Foreign Exchange Music]

The Follow (1997– )

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

The Foreign Exchange [2004– ]

• Leave It All Behind [2008, Foreign Exchange Music]
• Love in Flying Colors [2013, Foreign Exchange Music], B+(*)

Josephine Foster

• All the Leaves Are Gone [2004, Locust]
• Graphic as a Star [2009, Fire]
• Blood Rushing [2012, Fire]
• I'm a Dreamer [2013, Fire], B+(*)

Four Year Strong [2007– ]

• Rise of Die Trying [2007, I Surrender]
• 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+(**)
• Tonight [2009, Domino]
• Blood [2009, Domino]
• Rights Thoughts Right Words Right Action [2013, Domino], B+(**)

The Fratellis

• Costello Music [2007, Cherry Tree/Interscope]

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– ]

• Grey-Eyed Girls [2009, Woodsist]
• Play It Strange [2010, In the Red], B+(*)

Friendly Fires

• Friendly Fires [2008, XL]
• Pala [2011, XL], B

Frightened Rabbit [2006– ]

• The Midnight Organ Fight [2008, Fat Cat]
• The Winter of Mixed Drinks [2010, Fat Cat], B+(*)
• Pedestrian View [2013, Atlantic], B

Fruit Bats [2001– ]

• Mouthfulls [2003, Sub Pop]
• Spelled in Bones [2005, Sub Pop]
• 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– ]

• Street Horrrsing [2008, ATP]
• Tarot Sport [2009, ATP], A–

Fucked Up [2002– ]

• Hidden World [2006, Jade Tree]
• The Chemistry of Common Life [2008, Matador]
• Couple Tracks: Singles 2002–2009 [2002–2009, Matador, 2 CD], B+(**)
• David Comes to Life [2010, Matador], A–
• Glass Boys [2014, Matador], B+(**)

The Fucking Champs [2000– ]

• IV [2000, Drag City]

Fujiya and Miyagi [2008– ]

• Lightbulbs [2008, Gronland]
• Ventriloquizing [2011, Yep Roc], B+(*)

Fun. [2005– ]

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

Ezra Furman (1986– )

• Banging Down the Doors [2007, Minty Fresh]
• Inside the Human Body [2008, Minty Fresh]
• Ezra Furman & the Harpoons: Mysterious Power [2011, Minty Fresh]
• 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– )

• Whoa Nelly! [2000, Dreamworks]
• Folklore [2003, Dreamworks]
• 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+(***)

The Futureheads

• The Futureheads [2004, Sire]

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– ]

• Saint Dymphna [2008, Social Registry]
• Eye Contact [2011, 4AD], B

Sue Garner

• w/Rick Brown: Still [2000, Thrill Jockey]

David Garza

• Overdub [2001, Atlantic]

The Gaslight Anthem [2007– ]

• The '59 Sound [2008, Side One Dummy]
• 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–

The Gentlemen

• Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Gentlemen [2000, Hearbox]

George

• The Magic Lantern [2005, Pickled Egg]

Beth Gibbons (1965– )

• Out of Season [2002, Sanctuary]
• Lives Outgrown [2024, Domino], B+(***)

Gigi [2008– ]

• Maintenant [2008, Tomlab], B+(**)

A Girl Called Eddy

• A Girl Called Eddy [2003, Anti-]
• 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– ]

• Felt Mountain [2000, Mute]
• Black Cherry [2003, Mute]
• Supernature [2006, Mute]
• Seventh Tree [2008, Mute]
• Head First [2010, Mute], B+(***)
• The Singles [2000–2012, Mute], B+(*)
• Silver Eye [2017, Mute], B+(*)

Selena Gomez (1992– )

• Rare [2020, Interscope], B+(**)

Good Charlotte [2000– ]

• The Young and the Hopeless [2002, Epic]

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–

Nina Gordon

• Tonight and the Rest of My Life [2000, Warner Brothers]

Gorillaz [2001– ]

• Gorillaz [2001, Virgin]
• G-Sides [2002, Virgin]
• Spacemonkeyz Vs. Gorillaz: Laika Come Home [2002, EMI], B
• Demon Days [2005, Virgin], B
• Plastic Beach [2010, Virgin], B
• The Fall [2010, Virgin]
• 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– ]

• That's Not What I Heard [2000, Kill Rock Stars]
• Standing in the Way of Control [2005, Kill Rock Stars]
• Music for Men [2009, Columbia]
• 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– ]

• Yellow House [2006, Warp]
• Veckatimest [2009, Warp], B–
• Shields [2012, Warp], B–

Laura Groves (1987– )

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

Steve Gunn

• Time Off [2013, Paradise of Bachelors]
• Way Out Weather [2014, Paradise of Bachelors], B+(*)

The Habit

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

Halford [2000– ]

• Resurrection [2000, CMC]

Handsome Furs [2007– ]

• Plague Park [2007, Sub Pop]
• 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– ]

• Health [2007, Lovepump United]
• 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+(***)
• The Mighty Several [2024, 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

HEM [2001– ]

• Rabbit Songs [2001, Bar/None]

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+

High on Fire [2000– ]

• The Art of Self Defense [2000, Man's Ruin]

Hil St. Soul [2000– ]

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

Keri Hilson (1982– )

• In a Perfect World . . . [2009, Mosley]
• No Boys Allowed [2010, Mosley], B+(*)

Hiss Golden Messenger

• Poor Moon [2011, Tompkins Square], B+(*)
• Haw [2013, Paradise of Bachelors]
• 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–

Holopaw [2003– ]

• Holopaw [2003, Sub Pop]

Holy Childhood [2000– ]

• Up with What I'm Down With [2000, Gern Blandsten]

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– ]

• First Rodeo [2008, Ironworks/Universal Republic]
• Billy Jack [2011, Lost Highway], B+(*)

Patterson Hood (1964– )

• Killers and Stars [2004, New West]
• 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– ]

• Strange House [2007, Polydor]
• 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– ]

• Make Up the Breakdown [2002, Sub Pop]
• Elevator [2005, Sire]
• Elevator [2004, Sire], B+(*)

Hot Snakes [2000– ]

• Automatic Midnight [2000, Sympathy for the Record Industry]
• Suicide Invoice [2002, Swami]
• Audit in Progress [2004, Swami]
• 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– )

• Remember Me [2011, Arista]
• JHUD [2014, RCA], B+(*)

Hanne Hukkelberg (1979– )

• Little Things [2005, Nettwerk]
• Featherbrain [2012, Propeller]

Van Hunt (1970– )

• Van Hunt [2004, Capitol]
• On the Jungle Floor [2006, Capitol]
• What Were You Hoping For? [2011, Godless Hotspot], B+(*)

I See Hawks in L.A. [2001– ]

• California Country [2006, Western Seeds]
• Hallowed Ground [2008, Big Books], B+(**)
• Shoulda Been Gold 2001–2009 [2001–2009, American Beat]
• 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+(*)

The (International) Noise Conspiracy

• Survival Sickness [2000, Epitaph]

Interpol [2001– ]

• Turn on the Bright Lights [2002, Matador], C+
• Antics [2004, Matador]

Iron and Wine (1974– )

• The Creek Drank the Cradle [2002, Sub Pop]
• Our Endless Numbered Days [2004, Sub Pop]
• 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– ]

• All the Times We Had [2013, Dualtone]
• It's All Just Pretend [2015, Dualtone], B

Jackie-O Motherfucker [2000– ]

• Fig. 5 [2000, Road Cone]
• The Magick Fire Music / Wow! [2003, Touch and Go]
• Flags of the Sacred Harp [2005, ATP], A–

Jaguar Love [2008– ]

• Take Me to the Sea [2008, Matador]
• Hologram Jams [2009, Fat Possum], B+(***)

Leela James (1983– )

• My Soul [2010, Stax]
• Loving You More . . . in the Spirit of Etta James [2012, Shanachie]
• Fall for You [2014, J&T], B+(***)

Japandroids [2006– ]

• Post-Nothing [2008, Polyvinyl], B+(*)
• No Singles [2006–2008, Polyvinyl]
• Celebration Rock [2012, Polyvinyl], B+(**)
• Near to the Wild Heart of Life [2017, Anti-], B+(**)

Javelin [2009– ]

• Jamz n Jemz [2009, self-released]
• No Más [2010, Luaka Bop]

The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy

• Glorious and Idiotic [2000, ROIR]

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 Real Life [2006, Reveal]
• To Survive [2008, PIAS]
• 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– ]

• Jonas Brothers [2007, Hollywood]
• 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–

Kandi

• Hey Kandi ... [2000, Columbia]

Nash Kato

• Debutante [2000, Will]

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 Preacher's Kids: Romeo Hood [2001, Black Dog]
• 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+(**)
• The Element of Freedom [2009, J]
• Girl on Fire [2012, RCA]
• Here [2016, RCA], A–
• Alicia [2020, RCA], B+(**)

The Killers [2004– ]

• Hot Fuss [2004, Island/Universal], B
• Day and Age [2008, Island]
• Battle Born [2012, Vertigo]
• Imploding the Mirage [2020, Island], B
• Pressure Machine [2021, Island], B+(*)

The Kills [2002– ]

• Black Rooster [2002, Dim Mak, EP]
• Keep on Your Mean Side [2003, Sanctuary]
• No Wow [2005, King]
• Midnight Boom [2008, Domino], A–
• Blood Pressures [2011, Domino], B+(**)

King Biscuit Time [2000– ]

• No Style [2000, Regal, EP]

Kings of Convenience [2000– ]

• Riot on an Empty Street [2004, Astralwerks]

Kingsbury Manx [2000– ]

Kings of Leon [2003– ]

• Youth and Young Manhood [2003, RCA]
• Aha Shake Heartbreak [2005, RCA]
• Because of the Times [2007, RCA], B+(*)
• Only by the Night [2008, RCA]
• 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– ]

• Myths of the Near Future [2007, Rinse]
• 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–

Mark Kozelek

• Rock N' Roll Singer [2000, Badman]

KTU

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

Ben Kweller [2000– ]

• Freak Out, It's Ben Kweller [2000]
• Sha Sha [2002, Big Hassle]

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

• La Sera [2011, Hardly Art]
• Sees the Light [2012, Hardly Art], B
• Hour of the Dawn [2014, Hardly Art]
• 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– )

• Till the Sun Turns Black [2006, RCA]
• Gossip in the Grain [2008, RCA]
• God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise [2010, RCA], B+(**)

Dawn Landes (1980– )

• Fireproof [2008, Cooking Vinyl]
• 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

• The World Is Not My Home [2006, Archer]
• 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–
• The Best Damn Thing [2007, Arista]
• 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

• Lost and Found [2007, Verve Forecast]
• Turn Me Loose [2009, Verve Forecast]
• Pieces of Me [2011, Verve Forecast], B+(*)

Left Lane Cruiser [2007– ]

• Bring Yo' Ass to the Table [2008, Alive]
• Junkyard Speed Ball [2011, Alive]
• Rock Them Back to Hell! [2013, Alive]
• Dirty Spliff Blues [2015, Alive Naturalsound], B+(*)

John Legend (1978– )

• Get Lifted [2004, Sony Urban Music/Columbia]
• Once Again [2004, Sony Urban Music/Columbia]
• 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+(**)
• Liferafts for Latchicos [2019–2020, Septic Tiger]
• Pet Rent [2022, Septic Tiger], B+(***)
• Walk Lightly When the Jug Is Full [2023, Septic Tiger], B+(**)

Sondre Lerche

• Faces Down [2002, Astralwerks]
• Two Way Monologue [2004, Astralwerks]
• 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

• Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! [2009, Lost Highway]
• 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– ]

• They Threw Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top [2001, Blast First/Mute]
• They Were Wrong, So We Drowned [2004, Mute]
• Drum's Not Dead [2006, Mute]
• 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

Life Without Buildings [2000– ]

• Any Other City [2000, DC Baltimore]
• Live at the Annandale Hotel [2007, Absolutely Kosher]

Lights (1987– )

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

Lightspeed Champion (1985– )

• Falling Off the Lavender Bridge [2007, Domino]
• 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– )

• Why You Runnin' [2009, Fat Possum, EP]
• Catching a Tiger [2010, Fat Possum], B

Little Boots (1984– )

• Hands [2009, Elektra], B+(***)

Little Dragon [2007– ]

• Little Dragon [2007, Peacefrog]
• Machine Dreams [2009, Peacefrog]
• 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– ]

• Renihilation [2009, 20 Buck Spin]
• Aesthetica [2011, Thrill Jockey]
• 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– ]

• Party Rock [2009, Cherrytree/Interscope]
• 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+(***)
• We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed [2008, Arts & Crafts]
• Romance Is Boring [2010, Arts & Crafts], B+(***)
• Hello Sadness [2011, Arts & Crafts], B+(*)

Lost in the Trees [2007– ]

• A Church That Fits Our Needs [2012, Anti]
• Past Life [2013, Anti], B+(***)

Lotus Plaza [2009– ]

• The Floodlight Collective [2009, Kranky]
• 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+(*)

Lucy Pearl [2000– ]

• Lucy Pearl [2000, Beyond]

Jack Lukeman

• Metropolis Blue [2000, Razor & Tie]

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+(*)

Magnolia Electric Co.

Mahjongg [2005– ]

• Kontpab [2008, K]
• 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–
• Face the Truth [2005, Matador]
• 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

• Six Demon Bag [2006, Ace Fu]
• 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– )

• Alas I Cannot Swim [2008, Astralwerks]
• 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– )

• The Messenger [2013, New Voodoo]
• Playland [2014, New Voodoo]
• Fever Dreams Pts 1–4 [2021–2022, BMG], B+(*)

The Mars Volta [2002– ]

• De-Loused in the Comatorium [2003, Gold Standard]
• Frances the Mute [2005, Universal], C
• The Mars Volta [2022, Clouds Hill], B

Mastodon [2002– ]

• Remission [2002, Relapse]
• Leviathan [2004, Relapse]
• Blood Mountain [2006, Reprise], B–
• Crack the Skye [2009, Reprise], B
• The Hunter [2011, Reprise], B–
• Once More 'Round the Sun [2014, Reprise]

Mates of State [2000– ]

• Team Boo [2003, Polyvinyl], B+(*)
• Bring It Back [2006, Barsuk]
• 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–

Maxïmo Park [2005– ]

• A Certain Trigger [2005, Warp]

Imelda May (1974– )

• Mayhem [2010, Decca], B+(**)

Jessica Lea Mayfield (1989– )

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

Mazarin [2000– ]

• Watch It Happen [2000, Rocket Girl]

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+(*)

Mclusky [2000– ]

• Mclusky Do Dallas [2002, Beggars Too Pure]

Megafaun [2008– ]

• Gather, Form and Fly [2009, Hometapes]
• Megafaun [2011, Hometapes], B+(*)

Memory Tapes [2009– ]

• Seek Magic [2009, Something in Construction]
• Player Piano [2011, Carpark], B+(*)

Menomena [2004– ]

• I Am the Fun Blame Monster! [2004, FILMguerrero]
• Friend and Foe [2007, Barsuk]
• Mines [2010, Barsuk]

Menya [2008– ]

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

The Menzingers [2007– ]

• On the Impossible Past [2012, Epitaph]
• 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– )

• Life in Cartoon Motion [2007, Casablanca]
• 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+(**)

Mika Miko [2006– ]

• We Be Xuxa [2009, PPM]

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– ]

• Tell It to the Volcano [2008, Modern Art]
• Mia Pharaoh [2012, Modern Art], B+(*)

Aidan Moffat (1973– )

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

The Moldy Peaches [2001– ]

• Origin Story: 1994–1999 [1994–99, Org Music]
• The Moldy Peaches [2001, Rough Trade], A–
• Unreleased Cutz and Live Jamz 1994–2002 [1994–2002, Rough Trade]

Mono [2001– ]

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

Monsters of Folk [2009– ]

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

Moon Duo [2009– ]

• Circles [2012, Sacred Bones]

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+(**)
• Fishin' in the Muddy [2002, Catamount]
• Cut N Shoot [2004, Blue Corn Music]
• Diamonds to Dust [2007, Blue Corn Music]
• 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–

Travis Morrison

• Travistan [2004, Barsuk]

Teedra Moses

• Complex Simplicity [2004, TVT], B+

Mount Eerie

• Lost Wisdom [2008, Southern Music Dist.]
• Clear Moon [2012, PW Elverum & Sun]
• Pre-Human Ideas [2013, PW Elverum & Sun]
• 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

Ms. John Soda [2002– ]

• No P. or D. [2002, Moor Music]

Mudcrutch

• Mudcrutch [2008, Reprise]
• 2 [2016, Reprise], B

Georgia Anne Muldrow (1983– )

• Olesi: Fragments of an Earth [2006, Stones Throw]
• Umsindo [2009, SomeOthaShip]
• SomeOthaShip [2010, Mello Music Group]
• Kings Ballad [2010, Ubiquity]
• Jyoti: Ocotea [2010, SomeOthaShip]
• w/Madlib: Seeds [2012, SomeOthaShip]
• Jyoti: Mama, You Can Bet [2020, SomeOtheShip], B+(**)

Murder by Death [2002– ]

• In Bocca al Lupo [2006, Tent Show]
• Red of Tooth and Claw [2008, Vagrant]
• Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon [2012, Bloodshot], B

Róisín Murphy (1973– )

• Ruby Blue [2005, Echo UK]
• 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– )

• Juslisen [2002, Def Soul]
• Luvanmusiq [2007, Atlantic], B

My Chemical Romance [2002–2011]

• Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge [2004, Reprise], B–
• The Black Parade [2006, Reprise]
• Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys [2010, Reprise]

Marissa Nadler (1981– )

• Songs III: Bird on the Water [2007, Kemado]
• Marissa Nadler [2011, Box of Color]

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– ]

• The National [2001, Brassland]
• Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers [2003, Brassland]
• Cherry Tree [2004, Brassland, EP]
• Alligator [2005, Beggars Banquet]
• 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+(*)
• Heaven, Hell or Houston [2002, Carrot Top]
• Pure Beauty [2002, Carrot Top, EP], B+(***)
• Kitten Time [2004, Red Panda]
• Smoke Reality [2006, Red Panda]

Helado Negro (1980– )

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

Neon Indian [2009– ]

• Psychic Chasms [2009, Lefse]
• Era Extraña [2011, Mom + Pop Music]
• Vega Intl. Night School [2015, Mom + Pop Music], B+(*)

Neon Neon [2008– ]

• Stainless Style [2008, Lex]
• 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
• Together [2010, Matador]
• 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– )

• The Slow Wonder [2004, Matador]
• 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– )

• In My Own Words [2006, Def Jam]
• Because of You [2007, Def Jam]
• Year of the Gentleman [2010, Def Jam]
• 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–
• Losing Feeling [2009, Sub Pop, EP]
• 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

NOMO [2004– ]

• New Tones [2005, Ubiquity]
• Ghost Rock [2008, Ubiquity]
• Invisible Cities [2009, Ubiquity]

Noonday Underground [2000– ]

• Self-Assembly [2000, MIL Multimedia]
• Surface Noise [2002, Setanta]
• 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+
• Electric Blue Watermelon [2005, ATO]
• Polaris [2006, ATO]
• Hernando [2008, Songs of the South]
• 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

• Horticulture Wars [2008, Blossom Theory]
• 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– ]

• I Blame You [2009, Sub Pop]
• Moody, Standard and Poor [2011, Sub Pop], B+(***)

O'Death [2007– ]

• Head Home [2007, Ypsilanti/Ernest Jenning]
• Out of Hands We Go [2014, Northern Spy], B+(***)

OK Go [2002– ]

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

Ollabelle [2004– ]

• Ollabelle [2004, Columbia/DMZ]
• Riverside Battle Songs [2006, Verve Forecast], B+(**)

Okkervil River [2000– ]

• Down the River of Golden Dreams [2003, Jagjaguwar]
• Black Sheep Boy [2005, Jagjaguwar]
• The Stage Names [2007, Jagjaguwar], B
• The Stand Ins [2008, Jagjaguwar], B+(*)
• I Am Very Far [2011, Jagjaguwar], B–

Mark Olson

• w/The Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers: My Own Jo Ellen [2000, Hightone]

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+(**)

Original Sinners

• Original Sinners [2002, Nitro]

Orthrelm [2002– ]

• OV [2005, Ipecac]

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– )

• Who Killed Amanda Palmer [2008, Roadrunner]
• Theatre Is Evil [2012, 8ft], B

Panda Bear (1978– )

• Young Prayer [2004, Paw Tracks]
• 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+(*)

Papa Roach [2000– ]

• Infest [2000, Dreamworks]

Paramore [2005– ]

• All We Know Is Falling [2005, Fueled by Ramen]
• Riot! [2007, Fueled by Ramen]
• Brand New Eyes [2009, Fueled by Ramen]
• 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