The Medusa is the second studio album released by New Zealand rock group, Tadpole on September 15, 2002.

The cover art features Greek mythology's Medusa designed by Geoff Smith at Outer Aspect, with additional artwork by Monique Facon.

To save on costs, the cover from 2003 onward did not have the hologram, instead it included a booklet with lyrics.

The Medusa entered the New Zealand Top 40 Albums chart and peaked at #10 on September 15, 2002.

All tracks are written by Renée Brennan, Dean Lawton, and Chris Yong.