The List of La Dispute Albums in Order of Release Date

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La Dispute has released five studio albums: Somewhere at the Bottom… (2008), Wildlife (2011), Rooms of the House (2014), Panorama (2019), and No One Was Driving the Car (2025).

The List of  La Dispute Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of La Dispute Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair — November 11, 2008
2. Wildlife — October 4, 2011
3. Rooms of the House — March 18, 2014
4. Panorama — March 22, 2019
5. No One Was Driving the Car — September 5, 2025

All La Dispute Albums List in Order

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1. Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair (2008)

Tracks:

1. Such Small Hands
2. Said the King to the River
3. New Storms for Older Lovers
4. Damaged Goods
5. Fall Down, Never Get Back Up Again
6. Bury Your Flame
7. Last Blues for Bloody Knuckles
8. The Castle Builders
9. Andria
10. Then Again, Maybe You Were Right
11. Sad Prayers for Guilty Bodies
12. The Last Lost Continent
13. Nobody, Not Even the Rain

Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band La Dispute, released on November 11, 2008 through No Sleep Records. Recorded in Grand Rapids with Joel and Troy Otte, the album blends post-hardcore, screamo, emo, metalcore, and post-rock, showcasing Jordan Dreyer’s raw vocal shifts between screams, spoken word, and off-key melodies. Inspired by the Chinese folktale The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, its lyrics explore themes of loss, pain, and emotional struggle. Acclaimed by critics, it remains a modern classic, earning reissues and recognition for its influence on the post-hardcore scene.

2. Wildlife (2011)

Tracks:

1. A Departure
2. Harder Harmonies
3. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Blues
4. Edit Your Hometown
5. A Letter
6. Safer in the Forest/Love Song for Poor Michigan
7. The Most Beautiful Bitter Fruit
8. A Poem
9. King Park
10. Edward Benz, 27 Times
11. I See Everything
12. A Broken Jar
13. All Our Bruised Bodies and the Whole Heart Shrinks
14. You and I in Unison

La Dispute’s Wildlife, released on October 4, 2011, through No Sleep Records, is the band’s second studio album and a defining moment in their post-hardcore journey. Recorded at StadiumRed in New York City, the album blends screamo, progressive rock, and post-rock with deeply emotional storytelling. Frontman Jordan Dreyer crafted the lyrics as interconnected short stories, exploring themes of loss, despair, and the struggles of their hometown, Grand Rapids. Notable tracks like King Park and I See Everything highlight the band’s raw intensity and narrative depth. Critically praised for its maturity and conceptual ambition, Wildlife remains a landmark release in La Dispute’s discography.

3. Rooms of the House (2014)

Tracks:

1. Hudsonville, MI 1956
2. First Reactions After Falling Through the Ice
3. Woman (in mirror)
4. Scenes from Highways 1981-2009
5. For Mayor in Splitsville
6. 35
7. Stay Happy There
8. The Child We Lost 1963
9. Woman (reading)
10. Extraordinary Dinner Party
11. Objects in Space

Rooms of the House is the third studio album by American post-hardcore band La Dispute, released on March 18, 2014, through their own label Better Living. Written in a secluded Michigan cabin and recorded in Philadelphia with producer Will Yip, the album captures deeply personal storytelling layered over raw, experimental soundscapes. It was accompanied by a 48-page companion book, Yesterday’s Home, featuring lyrics and insights into its creation. Notably, proceeds supported youth-focused arts and music programs. Supported by national and international tours, the record gained critical acclaim, ranking #42 on Rock Sound’s “Top 50 Albums of the Year” in 2014.

4. Panorama (2019)

Tracks:

1. Rose Quartz
2. Fulton Street I
3. Fulton Street II
4. Rhodonite and Grief
5. Anxiety Panorama
6. In Northern Michigan
7. View from Our Bedroom Window
8. Footsteps at the Pond
9. There You Are (Hiding Place)
10. You Ascendant

Panorama is the fourth studio album by American post-hardcore band La Dispute, released on March 22, 2019, through Epitaph Records. Inspired by drives between Grand Rapids and Lowell, Michigan, the record captures themes of memory, grief, and reflection. Produced with Will Yip, the album blends intricate instrumentation with Jordan Dreyer’s poetic storytelling. Receiving universal acclaim, it earned an impressive 82/100 on Metacritic, with outlets like Wall of Sound calling it “an unflinching masterpiece.” Featuring standout tracks like Fulton Street I & II and You Ascendant, Panorama further cemented La Dispute’s reputation for emotional depth and artistic innovation.

5. No One Was Driving the Car (2025)

Tracks:

1. I Shaved My Head
2. Man With Hands and Ankles Bound
3. Autofiction Detail
4. Environmental Catastrophe Film
5. Self-Portrait Backwards
6. The Field
7. Sibling Fistfight at Mom’s Fiftieth / The Un-Sound
8. Landlord Calls the Sheriff In
9. Steve
10. Top-Seller Banquet
11. Saturation Diver
12. I Dreamt of a Room With All My Friends I Could Not Get In
13. No One Was Driving the Car
14. End Times Sermon

La Dispute’s fifth studio album, NO ONE WAS DRIVING THE CAR, arrives on September 5, 2025, through Epitaph Records, marking the band’s long-awaited return after six years since Panorama (2019). Written and recorded in late 2024, the album explores themes of human agency, technology, and existential chaos, inspired by a haunting quote from a fatal Tesla crash. Frontman Jordan Dreyer described the record as a reflection on control, responsibility, and navigating uncertain systems. Featuring singles like “I Shaved My Head” and “Autofiction Detail”, the album blends La Dispute’s signature intensity with conceptual depth, supported by a worldwide 2025 tour.

Conclusion:

La Dispute’s journey from their raw debut Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair to their latest release No One Was Driving the Car showcases their evolution as one of post-hardcore’s most inventive and emotionally powerful bands. Each record reflects growth in both lyrical storytelling and sonic experimentation, cementing their reputation for blending spoken word, intensity, and atmosphere. For fans old and new, exploring La Dispute Albums in Order offers the best way to experience their artistry, from poetic beginnings to mature, boundary-pushing compositions. Their discography remains a testament to passion, authenticity, and fearless creativity.

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