Top Alternative albums
The Temper Trap
BlunderbussRockers, cheer up! Jack White released his debut solo album! That is surely the person who does not need to be introduced
2012
Blues Rock, Garage Rock, Indie Rock
Mylo XylotoOn their fifth album, Mylo Xyloto, Coldplay keep seeking the new horizons of their style and offer a wide range of music entertainments
2011
Pop/Rock, Dream Pop
El CaminoAmerican rock duo The Black Keys keeps on pleasing listeners not only with high class works, but also with the hard-working attitude. The rockers released the new album El Camino, which became their seventh studio attempt
2011
Blues Rock, Garage Rock
A Joyful NoiseAmerican trio Gossip was a loud opening of 2006. Since that time the musicians got a great many of faithful fans, who will be definitely happy to get acquainted with the band’s new creation titled A Joyful Noise
2012
Dance-Punk
Neck of the Woods
Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (Japan)Viva La Vida is a result of a fruitful collaboration of Coldplay and producer Brian Eno, an example of how the sounding of a band can be given a new tint with the help of almost unnoticeable strokes leaving the basic palette practically unchanged
2008
Britpop, Piano Rock, Pop/Rock
Boys & GirlsYoung band Alabama Shakes delivers a very interesting combination of gospel and rock and roll. Their first album, Boys & Girls, is a perfect demonstration of their uniqueness
2012
Garage Rock, Southern Rock, Blues Rock, Soul
Only by the NightThe US indie-rock band Kings Of Leon issued the fourth disc Only By The Night. With the more polished sound, they presented to the public the collection of excellent tracks with the stylish Southern rock slant
2008
Indie Rock, Pop/Rock
Bloom
My Head Is An Animal (Universal Edition)
Ballast Der RepublikGermans Die Toten Hosen have decently celebrated their thirtieth anniversary with the release of a double CD called Ballast Der Republik, featuring newly penned songs and covers
2012
Punk Rock
I'm With YouRed Hot Chili Peppers are sure to surprise their fans with the tenth studio effort, I'm With You, because there are very few of those would expect a return as impressive as this one after a five-year break
2011
Alternative
Here And NowHere And Now, Nickelback's new album, repeats the band's previous works even in details, but this seems exactly what countless listeners want
2011
Hard Rock, Post-Grunge
Wasting LightWith their unexpectedly fast and furious Wasting Light new album, Foo Fighters demonstrate their perfect shape and loyalty to traditions
2011
Hard Rock, Post-Grunge
Hello Land!
AmaryllisAmerican alternative rockers Shinedown released their brand new studio album titled Amaryllis, which became number four in their discography. The long play has got all the chances to repeat the success of the band’s previous works
2012
Post-Grunge, Hard Rock
Eyes OpenFollowing world conquering touring schedules and the recruitment of a new bassist and keyboardist, Snow Patrol return with new album Eyes Open, a sprawling and epic rock masterpiece with deeper, more mature sound from the Glaswegian band
2006
Indie Rock, Pop/Rock
Scars & StoriesAmerican musicians The Fray released their third studio attempt titled Scars & Stories. Fans of thoughtful rock should enjoy and appreciate the band's new creation
2012
Indie Rock, Piano Rock
Dr Dee
The Only Place
The SuburbsThe Arcade Fire's third album The Suburbs exceeds one hour in its length, offering 16 tracks to your attention each of which has its own zest. There is no trace of the debut record's crudeness and spontaneity here
2010
Chamber Pop, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
Stadium ArcadiumLeaving behind the boyish tomfoolery of old for tasteful musicianship and a gloss of studio sheen, on Stadium Arcadium Red Hot Chili Peppers turn in more of the effortlessly slick songwriting they presented on their last couple of albums
2006
Alternative, Pop/Rock, Rock
Clear Moon
Velociraptor!The British rock quintet Kasabian released their fresh long play titled Velociraptor! Definitely, it proved to be one of the band’s best works so far
2011
Neo-Psychedelia, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
Born Villain
Hurry Up, We're DreamingThe French musicians M83 enlarged their discography with a new studio attempt. Double album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming attracted attention in no time, and there are some solid reasons for that
2011
Dream Pop, Synth Pop, Ambient Pop, Shoegaze, Electronic
Aloha Moon
A Different Ship
Sweet Heart, Sweet Light
Picture Show
Sounds Like This
We Started NothingMembers of British duo The Ting Tings lay no claims to be music innovators. But nevertheless, their debut album We Started Nothing makes it clear that they prefer to walk their own way by crossing dance pop with indie rock
2008
Dance-Pop, Dance-Punk, Indie Pop
All the Right ReasonsOn the heels of the release of big hit single Photograph, Canadian band Nickelback deliver a strong, commercial album that sticks close to straightforward rock. All the Right Reasons is easily their most effective and fluid collection of songs yet
2005
Hard Rock, Pop/Rock, Post-Grunge
Dark HorseAlbum Dark Horse literarily consists of extremes, which always exist in Nickelback's creative work. Here you can find even heavier rock compositions, sentimental ballads and light joyful songs close to country in style
2008
Hard Rock, Pop/Rock, Post-Grunge
AnglesAngels, album number four by The Strokes, will unfold to the listener what they have become after five years of silence
2011
Indie Rock, New Wave
Given To The Wild
21st Century BreakdownThe US punk rock band Green Day recorded a first studio attempt in about five years. The rock opera 21st Century Breakdown became an impressive love story of a boy and a girl in the USA, suffering the crisis
2009
Pop Punk, Pop/Rock, Punk Rock, Rock Opera
In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull
Live & Inspired40