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74	Live At The Olympia by R.E.M. October 27, 2009 The second live recording for the band features songs from its five-night residency at Dublin, Ireland's Olympia Theatre in 2007. User Score 8.5
79	Investigate Witch Cults Of The Radio Age by Broadcast And The Focus Group October 27, 2009 Broadcast joins up with The Focus Group to release a 23-track mini album together. User Score tbd
74	Midnight Soul Serenade by Heavy Trash October 26, 2009 The third full length album for the rock band includes guest artists such as Sam Baker, Simon Chardiet, Daniel Collas, Mickey Finn, PowerSolo, and Those Darlins. User Score tbd
74	Machine Dreams by Little Dragon October 20, 2009 This is the second album for the Swedish electronic quartet. User Score 7.9
72	Crownsdown by Themselves October 20, 2009 The rap duo releases their first studio album in seven years. User Score tbd

76	Under Stellar Stream by Richard Youngs October 20, 2009 The British artist latest solo album features songs about homelife and fatherhood. User Score tbd
76	III by Espers October 20, 2009 The rock trio follow-up "II" with the appropriately titled III. User Score tbd
73	The Doomsday by Elvis Perkins October 20, 2009 The six-track EP expands on his spring release "Elvis Perkins In Dearland." User Score tbd
79	Lungs by Florence + the Machine October 20, 2009 The debut album for the band led by Florence Welch was produced by Paul Epworth, James Ford and Steve Mackay. User Score 8.6
70	The Twilight Saga: New Moon [OST] by Various Artists October 16, 2009 The soundtrack to the second movie of the teen vampire book series features a remixed song from Muse's current album "The Resistance" and new songs from Death Cab For Cutie, The Killers, Bon Iver, St. Vincent, Thom Yorke, Lykke Li, Anya Marina, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Hurricane Bells, Sea Wolf, OK Go, Editors, and Grizzly Bear featuring Beach House's Victoria Legrand. User Score 5.4

87	Blue Record by Baroness October 13, 2009 The second full-length album for the Georgia-based rock band is its first with new guitarist Peter Adams. User Score 8.7
49	Dark Touches by Har Mar Superstar October 13, 2009 After trying out acting and working with Neon Neon, Sean Tillmann returns to Har Mar Superstar to release his latest album. User Score tbd
78	Hundreds Of Lions by Erin McKeown October 13, 2009 Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Erin McKeown releases her latest album on Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe Records. User Score tbd
81	Embryonic by The Flaming Lips October 13, 2009 The latest album for the rock band features guest appearances by MGMT, the Yeah Yeah Yeah's Karen O, and German mathematician, Dr. Thorsten Wormann. User Score 8.7
59	Out Of Ashes by Dead By Sunrise October 13, 2009 This is the debut album for Linkin Park's Chester Bennington's side project that includes members from Julian-K. User Score 7.4

72	Somewhere Gone by Exene Cervenka October 6, 2009 The lead singer of the punk rock band X releases her first solo album on the Bloodshot Records label. User Score tbd
81	Give Up The Ghost by Brandi Carlile October 6, 2009 The third album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Rick Rubin. User Score 7.4
74	Rock Is Dodelijk by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes] October 6, 2009 The British band releases its first live album compiling songs from two shows in Europe. User Score tbd
58	Graffiti Soul by Simple Minds October 6, 2009 The latest album for the Scottish band is its first in four years. User Score 8.6
68	Goodnight Unknown by Lou Barlow October 6, 2009 The Dinosaur Jr and Sebadoh band member returns to release his latest solo album produced by Andrew Murdock. User Score tbd
67	Echo Kid by Turbo Fruits September 29, 2009 Jonas Stein returns to his side project after leaving Be My Own Pet. User Score tbd
70	Crash Love by AFI September 29, 2009 The eighth full-length album for the rock band was produced by Joe McGrath and Jacknife Lee. User Score 7.3
73	The Sun Came Out by 7 Worlds Collide September 29, 2009 Neil Finn gathers members of Radiohead, The Smiths, and Wilco amongst many others for a two-disc album to benefit Oxfam. User Score tbd
59	Yeah Ghost by Zero 7 September 29, 2009 The fourth album for Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker features a new singer, Eska Mtungwazi (longtime contributor Sia has branched off to her own solo career). User Score 5.9
70	Through The Devil Softly by Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions September 29, 2009 This is the second album with ex-My Bloody Valentine drummer Colm O'Ciosoig for Hope Sandoval. User Score 8.6
64	Be Set Free by Langhorne Slim September 29, 2009 The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk. User Score tbd
76	Bright Penny by Liam Hayes And Plush September 28, 2009 The third album for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter is the first credited to his expanded name. User Score tbd
72	My Way by Ian Brown September 28, 2009 The latest solo album for the former Stone Roses singer was produced by Dave McCracken. User Score 7.7
71	Unmap by Volcano Choir September 22, 2009 Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir. User Score 7.4
79	Truelove's Gutter by Richard Hawley September 22, 2009 The ex-Pulp guitarist releases his sixth solo album, which was recorded in Sheffield, England. User Score 8.7
78	Two Sunsets by Pastels And Tenniscoats September 22, 2009 Scotland's Pastels and Japan's Tenniscoats release their first album together, which was recorded over a three year period while the bands were touring. User Score tbd
67	White Water, White Bloom by Sea Wolf September 22, 2009 The second full-length album for the rock band was produce by Mike Mogis. User Score tbd
72	The Treatment by Early Day Miners September 22, 2009 The latest album for the rock band is the first with John Dawson and Marty Sprowles as its new guitarist and drummer. User Score tbd
80	At The Cut by Vic Chesnutt September 22, 2009 Silver Mt. Zion Orchestra return for the Athens, GA-based singer-songwriter's latest album, the first of two album released this year [the live album, "Skitter On Take Off" was released October 6th]. User Score tbd
79	Backspacer by Pearl Jam September 20, 2009 The ninth studio album for the Seattle-based alt rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien. User Score 8.8
71	Feel Good Together by Drummer September 20, 2009 Ohio-based five-piece rock band Drummer is made up Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, Jon Finley (Party of Helicopters), Jamie Stillman, (Teeth of the Hydra and Kent), Greg Boyd (Ghostman & Sandman), and Steve Clements. User Score tbd
71	Blood Of Man by Mason Jennings September 15, 2009 The latest album for the singer-songwriter from Hawaii is said to be based on his childhood experiences. User Score tbd
85	Journal For Plague Lovers by Manic Street Preachers September 15, 2009 The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced by Steve Albini and features lyrics from Richey James Edwards, who went missing in 1995. User Score 8.7
52	Break Up by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson September 15, 2009 The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album). User Score 7.9
72	The Resistance by Muse September 15, 2009 The fifth album for the English rock trio was produced entirely by the band. User Score 8.1
69	Out Into The Snow by Simon Joyner September 15, 2009 The eight-track album for the singer-songwriter features the nine and half minute long "The Drunken Boat." User Score tbd
72	The Incident by Porcupine Tree September 15, 2009 The latest album for the rock band led by Steven Wilson features a 55-minute piece (broken up into 14 tracks). User Score 8.7
68	The Chair In The Doorway by Living Colour September 15, 2009 The New York band returns after five years to release its fifth album. User Score 8.0
78	Kamaal The Abstract by Q-Tip September 15, 2009 Seven years later, Q-Tip finally sees his second album officially released. Arista Records shelved the album in 2002, which features a more jazzy feel than his debut, "Amplified." User Score 8.6
65	Love Drunk by Boys Like Girls September 8, 2009 This is the Boston rock band's follow-up to it's self-titled debut. User Score 5.4
56	Artwork by The Used September 1, 2009 The rock band's fourth album produced by Matt Squire, is the first with new drummer, Dan Whitesides. User Score 7.7
56	Terra Incognita by Juliette Lewis September 1, 2009 Juliette Lewis goes solo with this record produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez. User Score tbd
80	The Snake by Wildbirds & Peacedrums August 25, 2009 The Swedish duo releases their second album. User Score 8.3
68	Ellipse by Imogen Heap August 25, 2009 This is the third solo album for the British singer-songwriter. User Score 8.6
65	Ursa Major by Third Eye Blind August 17, 2009 The fourth album for the alternative rock band from San Francisco is its first album since being dropped by Atlantic Records (which had taken over Elektra's roster of bands). User Score 8.4
72	Hot Mess by Cobra Starship August 11, 2009 The third album for the rock band features Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester on one track. User Score 8.1
71	The Bachelor by Patrick Wolf August 11, 2009 The fourth album for the British singer features Tilda Swinton as a guest artist. User Score 6.4
75	No One's First, And You're Next by Modest Mouse August 4, 2009 Modest Mouse releases an album with tracks from the "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" and "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" recording sessions. User Score 8.7
70	It Feels So Good When I Stop by Joe Pernice August 4, 2009 The covers album also serves as a soundtrack to his novel of the same name. User Score tbd
86	Midlife: A Beginner's Guide To Blur by Blur July 28, 2009 The two-disc set contains some biggest hits, band favorites, and rare singles. User Score 8.6
79	The Satanic Satanist by Portugal. The Man July 21, 2009 The rock quartet from Alaska, now based in Portland, Oregon, releases its fourth album. User Score 8.7
54	Music For Cougars by Sugar Ray July 21, 2009 The first studio album for the Mark McGrath-led rock band since 2006. User Score 6.3
59	Under The Covers Vol. 2 by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs July 21, 2009 Sid 'n Susie (Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs) team up together once again to cover the music of the 1970s. User Score 6.0
65	Burn Burn by Our Lady Peace July 21, 2009 The seventh studio album for the Canadian rock band was produced by the lead singer, Raine Maida. User Score 6.9
65	Time To Move by Crosby Loggins July 14, 2009 The son of Kenny Loggins releases his debut album produced by John Alagia. User Score tbd
75	Horehound by The Dead Weather July 14, 2009 Jack White plays drums and produced this album for the band headed by The Kills' Alison Mosshart, which also includes The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita. User Score 8.3
62	The Dandy Warhols Are Sound by The Dandy Warhols July 14, 2009 Originally shelved by Capitol Records for a different mix (2003's "Welcome To The Monkey House"), this remixed by Russell Elavedo finally gets a formal release. User Score tbd
72	Strange Cousins From The West by Clutch July 14, 2009 The first album on the band's own label was produced by J. Robbins. User Score 8.4
63	American Central Dust by Son Volt July 7, 2009 Jay Farrar returns to Son Volt to release the band's sixth album. User Score 8.6
76	Catacombs by Cass McCombs July 7, 2009 This is the foruth album for the singer from Baltimore. User Score 7.5
76	Wilco (The Album) by Wilco June 30, 2009 The seventh album for the rock group was produced with Jim Scott. User Score 7.9
73	Cradlesong by Rob Thomas June 30, 2009 The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic. User Score 7.9
67	Varshons by The Lemonheads June 23, 2009 The covers album for the alt-rock band features Liv Tyler and Kate Moss as guest singers. User Score 8.3
76	Farm by Dinosaur Jr. June 23, 2009 The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label. User Score 8.6
66	Octahedron by The Mars Volta June 23, 2009 The fifth album for the rock band is its first with Warner Bros. User Score 8.0
67	Back & Fourth by Pete Yorn June 23, 2009 Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years. User Score 7.8
74	Far by Regina Spektor June 23, 2009 The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee. User Score 8.1
80	Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs) by Patterson Hood June 23, 2009 The second solo album for the Drive-By Truckers lead singer features his father (bassist with the Muscle Shoals) and his DBT bandmates. User Score 8.0
66	Spinnerette by Spinnerette June 23, 2009 The debut full-length album for The Distillers' Brody Dalle-led band was produced by fellow band member Alain Johannes. User Score 8.5
72	Born On Flag Day by Deer Tick June 23, 2009 The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members. User Score 8.2
62	Battle For The Sun by Placebo June 9, 2009 The sixth album for the London-based rock trio was produced by Dave Bottrill and is the band's first album with new drummer, Steve Forrest (original drummer Steve Hewitt parted company in 2007). User Score 8.4
76	Rhett Miller by Rhett Miller June 9, 2009 The fourth solo album for the Old 97s singer was produced by Salim Nourallah and features Jon Brion, The Apples In Stereo's John Dufilho, and Billy Harvey. User Score tbd
83	The Excitement Plan by Todd Snider June 9, 2009 The latest album for the alt-country singer was produced by Don Was. User Score 8.4
69	Here And Now by Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey June 9, 2009 Two former member The dB's return to record their first album together in some time. Branford Marsalis, Jon Wurster, Logan Matheny, and Gary Greene appear as guest musicians. User Score tbd
54	The Best In Town by The Blackout June 9, 2009 This is the second full-length album for the Welsh hard rock band. User Score 8.0
77	New Again by Taking Back Sunday June 2, 2009 The fourth album for the rock band is the first with its new guitarist, Matthew Fazzi (Fred Mascherino left to pursue a solo career.) User Score 8.6
70	Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire by Eels June 2, 2009 The first album in four years for the rock band led by E, aka Mark Oliver Everett. User Score 8.3
69	Grace Around the World by Jeff Buckley June 2, 2009 The CD/DVD set collects some of the performances the singer-songwriter gave during his world tour to promote his debut album, "Grace," from 1994 to 1996. User Score 7.4
58	The High End Of Low by Marilyn Manson May 26, 2009 Twiggy Ramirez returns to the band on its seventh studio album, produced with Sean Beavan and Chris Vrenna. User Score 7.2
73	Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women by Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women May 26, 2009 Dave Alvin collaborates with a female group on his latest album. User Score tbd
62	Abnormally Attracted To Sin by Tori Amos May 19, 2009 The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records. User Score 8.6
78	'Em Are I by Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard May 19, 2009 Jeffrey Lewis' latest album is his first to be credited with his backing band, The Junkyard. User Score tbd
61	Polly Scattergood by Polly Scattergood May 19, 2009 The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.) User Score 8.4
70	21st Century Breakdown by Green Day May 15, 2009 The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig. User Score 8.0
71	Sewn Together by Meat Puppets May 12, 2009 The Meat Puppets return with its second album since reuniting in 2006. User Score 7.2
82	Untitled #23 by The Church May 12, 2009 The popular Australian rock band releases its latest album on its own Unorthodox label. User Score 8.9
79	Wavering Radiant by Isis May 5, 2009 The fifth album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Joe Barresi. User Score 8.4
85	Enter The Vaselines by The Vaselines May 5, 2009 The two-disc set for the Scottish indie-rock band includes the reissues of two EPs, an LP, several demos, and live tracks recorded in the late 1980s. User Score 8.2
43	The Rebirth Of Venus by Ben Lee April 28, 2009 Brad Wood returns to produce the Australian singer's seventh studio album. User Score 5.0
55	Music For The People by The Enemy April 27, 2009 The second album for the alt-rock band was recorded in analog. User Score 5.6
54	Modbilly by The Boxmasters April 21, 2009 The latest album for the band led by Billy Bob Thornton. User Score tbd
71	Yes by Pet Shop Boys April 21, 2009 The latest album for the dance music duo was produced with Xenomania. User Score 8.4
80	Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away by Slaid Cleaves April 21, 2009 The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years. User Score tbd
70	Sounds Of The Universe by Depeche Mode April 21, 2009 The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band. User Score 7.4
75	Art Brut vs. Satan by Art Brut April 21, 2009 The third album for the English band was produced by Black Francis (aka Frank Black). User Score 8.2