Overview
Alt‑J (stylised as ∆) is a British indie rock band formed in Leeds, England, in 2007. Their discography comprises four studio albums, several extended plays (EPs), a live album, numerous singles, and a number of promotional and compilation releases. The band’s releases have achieved commercial success in the United Kingdom and internationally, and have been recognised with awards such as the 2012 Mercury Prize for their debut album.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Release date | UK Albums Chart peak | Notable singles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | An Awesome Wave | 25 May 2012 | 13 | “Breezeblocks”, “Tessellate”, “Matilda” |
| 2014 | This Is All Yours | 22 September 2014 | 1 | “Left Hand Free”, “Hunger of the Pine”, “Every Other Word” |
| 2017 | Relaxer | 2 June 2017 | 2 | “In Cold Blood”, “Deadcrush”, “3WW” |
| 2022 | The Dream | 14 February 2022 | 1 | “U&Me”, “Hard Drive Gold”, “All I Need” |
Extended plays (EPs)
| Year | Title | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sun Harmonics | 26 February 2010 | Self‑released limited EP (digital and CD) containing early demos. |
| 2012 | Matilda (7” EP) | 16 March 2012 | Limited 7‑inch vinyl featuring “Matilda” and “Fitzpleasure”. |
| 2015 | 5.5 | 9 February 2015 | Compilation EP released between This Is All Yours and Relaxer; includes “Warm Foothills”, “Hit Me Like a Man”, and a remix of “Hunger of the Pine”. |
| 2015 | Live from the Royal Albert Hall | 2 December 2015 | Live EP recorded during the band’s performance at the Royal Albert Hall. |
Live albums
| Year | Title | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Live at the Royal Albert Hall | 2 December 2015 (digital) / 2016 (physical) | Full concert recording; issued as a digital download and limited physical edition. |
Singles (selected notable releases)
- “Breezeblocks” (2012) – peaked at UK #20, certified Platinum.
- “Tessellate” (2012) – UK #70.
- “Matilda” (2012) – limited release, later included on An Awesome Wave deluxe edition.
- “Fitzpleasure” (2012) – UK #95.
- “Hunger of the Pine” (2014) – UK #70.
- “Left Hand Free” (2014) – UK #62, US Alternative Songs chart #9.
- “Every Other Word” (2014) – promotional single.
- “In Cold Blood” (2017) – UK #85.
- “Deadcrush” (2017) – UK #72.
- “3WW” (2017) – promotional single.
- “U&Me” (2022) – lead single from The Dream.
- “Hard Drive Gold” (2022) – second single from The Dream.
- “All I Need” (2022) – third single from The Dream.
Other releases
- Remixes EP (2014) – a collection of remixed tracks from This Is All Yours.
- Various promotional and region‑specific compilations have been issued, primarily digital.
Commercial performance and certifications
- An Awesome Wave – certified Gold (UK).
- This Is All Yours – certified Silver (UK).
- Relaxer – certified Silver (UK).
- The Dream – certified Silver (UK) (as of 2023).
Summary
Alt‑J’s discography reflects a progression from indie‑rock foundations toward more experimental and electronic‑infused production. The band’s four studio albums have collectively reached the top of the UK Albums Chart twice and have secured multiple Platinum and Silver certifications. Their singles, particularly “Breezeblocks” and “Left Hand Free”, have contributed to significant radio airplay and chart presence in both the United Kingdom and North America.