Album Releases by Genre

Love The Future

Love The Future

by Chester French
April 21, 2009
The duo of D.A. Wallach and Max Drummey release their debut album on Pharrell Williams' label after a bidding war by Kanye West's and Jermaine Dupri's own labels.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
Country Club

Country Club

by John Doe & The Sadies
April 14, 2009
The Sadies join up with John Doe to release their first album of country music together.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Dos

Dos

by Wooden Shjips
April 14, 2009
The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Carbeth

Carbeth

by Trembling Bells
April 14, 2009
The debut album for the English and Scottish quartet is led by Alex Neilson, who has worked as a drummer for Wil Oldham, Isobel Campbell, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Now We Can See

Now We Can See

by The Thermals
April 7, 2009
The band's first album on the Kill Rock Stars label was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
A Positive Rage

A Positive Rage

by The Hold Steady
April 7, 2009
The first live album for the band features 17 live tracks recorded on October 31, 2007 and a DVD about the release of "Boys ands Girls in America."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Rules

Rules

by The Whitest Boy Alive
March 31, 2009
The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.3
Grace/Wastelands

Grace/Wastelands

by Peter Doherty
March 24, 2009
The Babyshambles/Libertines lead singer releases his first solo album produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Ten [Reissue]

Ten [Reissue]

by Pearl Jam
March 24, 2009
The rerelease of the debut album for the grunge band is the part of a planned rerelease of the rest of its albums, leading up to its 20th anniversary in 2011.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
To Lose My Life

To Lose My Life

by White Lies
March 17, 2009
The debut album for the London trio was produced by Ed Buller and Max Dingle.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Static Tensions

Static Tensions

by Kylesa
March 17, 2009
The latest album for the metal band from Savannah, Georgia is its second featuring two drummers.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Dirty Bomb

Dirty Bomb

by Filastine
March 10, 2009
Grey Filastine, the Barcelona, Spain-based producer, releases his second album on DJ/Rupture’s Soot label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Scream

Scream

by Chris Cornell
March 10, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer/guitarist was produced by Timberland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.2
Elvis Perkins In Dearland

Elvis Perkins In Dearland

by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
All The Plans

All The Plans

by Starsailor
March 9, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was produced by Steven Osbourne.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

by Aidan Moffat And The Best-Ofs
March 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock quartet led by Aidan Moffat.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Middle Cyclone

Middle Cyclone

by Neko Case
March 3, 2009
The singer's latest album produced with Darryl Neudorf features guests such as M. Ward and members of The New Pornographers, Los Lobos, Calexico, The Sadies, and Giant Sand.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Midnight At The Movies

Midnight At The Movies

by Justin Townes Earle
March 3, 2009
The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Adult Nights

Adult Nights

by Wild Light
March 3, 2009
The debut album for the New Hampshire rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Fine Fascination

Fine Fascination

by Red Light Company
March 2, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based band was produced by Adrian Bushby.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Hungry Bird

Hungry Bird

by Clem Snide
February 24, 2009
The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Hold Time

Hold Time

by M. Ward
February 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Common Existence

Common Existence

by Thursday
February 17, 2009
The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
February 17, 2009
The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Tight Knit

Tight Knit

by Vetiver
February 17, 2009
The fourth album for the Andy Cabic-led band was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Havilah

Havilah

by The Drones
February 17, 2009
The latest album for the Australian rock band is the first studio album to feature current guitarist Dan Luscombe, who replaced Rui Pereira.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Animals In The Dark

Animals In The Dark

by William Elliott Whitmore
February 17, 2009
The Iowan-born singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Anti label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.4
Carboniferous

Carboniferous

by Zu
February 17, 2009
The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Light Of X

Light Of X

by Miranda Lee Richards
February 10, 2009
The second full-length album for the model/actor-turned-singer from San Francisco.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
First Love

First Love

by Emmy the Great
February 9, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based singer who was featured in Brighton Port Authority's album "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
To Willie

To Willie

by Phosphorescent
February 3, 2009
Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Changing Horses

Changing Horses

by Ben Kweller
February 3, 2009
The fourth studio album for the ex-Radish member is said to have some country elements.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Lonely Road

Lonely Road

by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
February 3, 2009
The Florida alternative-rock band releases its sophomore album, produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.4
Which Bitch?

Which Bitch?

by The View
February 2, 2009
The follow-up album to its Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Gutter Tactics

Gutter Tactics

by Dälek
January 27, 2009
This is the latest album for the New Jersey-based rap duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Ready For The Flood

Ready For The Flood

by Mark Olson & Gary Louris
January 27, 2009
The ex-Jayhawks team up again as a duo on their first album together in over ten years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Paranoid Cocoon

Paranoid Cocoon

by Cotton Jones
January 27, 2009
Formally known as The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, the band releases its second full-length album on the Suicide Squeeze Records label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
For(n)ever

For(n)ever

by Hoobastank
January 27, 2009
The fourth studio album for the California rock band was produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.7
Whisper House

Whisper House

by Duncan Sheik
January 27, 2009
The Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik returns with a concept album for a musical he hopes to make.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Fiction Family

Fiction Family

by Fiction Family
January 20, 2009
Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickle Creek's Sean Watkins release their debut together as Fiction Family.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
Haymaker!

Haymaker!

by The Gourds
January 6, 2009
The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Folie A Deux

Folie A Deux

by Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
When The World Comes Down

When The World Comes Down

by The All-American Rejects
December 16, 2008
The third album from the Oklahoma rock band was produced by Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)

A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)

by Glasvegas
December 1, 2008
The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Prospekt's March [EP]

Prospekt's March [EP]

by Coldplay
November 25, 2008
The eight-track EP contains songs from the "Viva La Vida" sessions, including one track featuring Jay-Z.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Happy In Galoshes

Happy In Galoshes

by Scott Weiland
November 25, 2008
The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
Alone II: The Home Recordings

Alone II: The Home Recordings

by Rivers Cuomo
November 25, 2008
The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Dark Horse

Dark Horse

by Nickelback
November 18, 2008
The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
4.5
The BBC Sessions

The BBC Sessions

by Belle and Sebastian
November 18, 2008
The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
Sycamore Meadows

Sycamore Meadows

by Butch Walker
November 11, 2008
The producer/singer/songwriter releases his lastest solo album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
Jonas Reinhardt

Jonas Reinhardt

by Jonas Reinhardt
November 11, 2008
The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Season Of Poison

Season Of Poison

by Shiny Toy Guns
November 4, 2008
The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.8
Split

Split

by Thursday/Envy
November 4, 2008
The New Jersey rock band teams up with Japan's Envy for a limited-release two-disc set.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Ode To J. Smith

Ode To J. Smith

by Travis
November 4, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Emery Dobyns.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Heart On

Heart On

by Eagles of Death Metal
October 28, 2008
The Josh Homme band fronted by Jesse Hughes releases its third album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
4:13 Dream

4:13 Dream

by The Cure
October 28, 2008
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Cardinology

Cardinology

by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
On Your Sleeve

On Your Sleeve

by Jesse Malin
October 28, 2008
The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Damn Right Rebel Proud

Damn Right Rebel Proud

by Hank Williams III
October 21, 2008
From a family of famous country singer, the younger Hank Williams brings more rock music to his sixth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Perfect Symmetry

Perfect Symmetry

by Keane
October 14, 2008
The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Little Honey

Little Honey

by Lucinda Williams
October 14, 2008
The latest album for the folk singer features a duet with Elvis Costello.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Gossip In The Grain

Gossip In The Grain

by Ray LaMontagne
October 14, 2008
The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Secret Machines

Secret Machines

by Secret Machines
October 14, 2008
The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Peace Queer

Peace Queer

by Todd Snider
October 14, 2008
The first album of a planned trilogy from the Oregon-born singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Reefer [EP]

Reefer [EP]

by Reefer
October 14, 2008
Songwriter Nick Thorburn and producer Daddy Kev's first release together was recorded in Maui.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

by Attic Lights
October 13, 2008
The debut full-length album for rthe Scottish rock band was produced by Francis MacDonald.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart

Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart

by Rachael Yamagata
October 7, 2008
The 2-CD set for the singer/songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis and John Alagia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
Dig Out Your Soul

Dig Out Your Soul

by Oasis
October 7, 2008
The British rock band releases its seventh album, produced by Dave Sardy.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
OH (Ohio)

OH (Ohio)

by Lambchop
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the band from Nashville was produced by Mark Nevers and Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
The Living And The Dead

The Living And The Dead

by Jolie Holland
October 7, 2008
The Texan singer's fourth album features M Ward and Marc Ribot as guest musicians.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Victory Shorts

Victory Shorts

by Absentee
September 30, 2008
The latest album for the English group was produced by Nick Terry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities

The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities

by The Jesus and Mary Chain
September 30, 2008
The four-disc collection of B-sides and rare recordings from the Scottish band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Red Letter Year

Red Letter Year

by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
The Fabled City

The Fabled City

by The Nightwatchman
September 30, 2008
The sophomore solo album for Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
The Glass Passenger

The Glass Passenger

by Jack's Mannequin
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Murs For President

Murs For President

by Murs
September 30, 2008
The debut album on the Warner Bros. label for the Los Angeles rapper features Snoop Dogg and will.i.am as guest artists.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Only By The Night

Only By The Night

by Kings of Leon
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band from Tennessee was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
Big Bad World

Big Bad World

by Plain White T's
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the rock band from Illinois, who's single 'Hey There Delilah' (off their 2005 album "All That We Needed" and re-released as a single in 2007) was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
Furr

Furr

by Blitzen Trapper
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon group is the first on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
O Soundtrack My Heart

O Soundtrack My Heart

by Pivot
September 16, 2008
The Australian group releases its first international effort on Warp Records, which offered them a 16-album contract.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
Who Killed Amanda Palmer

Who Killed Amanda Palmer

by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Learn To Live

Learn To Live

by Darius Rucker
September 16, 2008
The Hootie & the Blowfish singer's sophomore solo album was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Black Butterfly

Black Butterfly

by Buckcherry
September 16, 2008
The rock band's fourth album includes a song released for the video game Rock Band.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.3
Mighty Ship

Mighty Ship

by Angela Desveaux
September 9, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her sophomore album produced by Dave Draves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Carried To Dust

Carried To Dust

by Calexico
September 9, 2008
The sixth album for the duo from Arizona features Iron & Wine, Douglas McCombs, Amparo Sanchez, and Pieta Brown as guest musicians.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The Quilt

The Quilt

by Gym Class Heroes
September 9, 2008
The fourth album for the group from New York features such guests as Estelle, Busta Rhymes, The-Dream, and Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Little Wild One

Little Wild One

by Joan Osborne
September 9, 2008
The latest album from the singer/songwriter from Kentucky was produced by Eric Bazilian, Rick Chertoff, and Rob Hyman.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Me And Armini

Me And Armini

by EmilĂ­ana Torrini
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Icelandic singer was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Shall Noise Upon

Shall Noise Upon

by Apollo Sunshine
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the rock trio was recorded in the Catskill Mountains.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Sex And Gasoline

Sex And Gasoline

by Rodney Crowell
September 2, 2008
The fourth album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
proVISIONS

proVISIONS

by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Hummingbird, Go!

Hummingbird, Go!

by Theresa Andersson
September 2, 2008
The Swedish singer previously based in New Orleans releases her latest solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Forth

Forth

by The Verve
August 26, 2008
The English rock band reunites after its 1999 split to release its fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
All Hope Is Gone

All Hope Is Gone

by Slipknot
August 26, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced with Dave Fortman.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Sunshine Lies

Sunshine Lies

by Matthew Sweet
August 26, 2008
The 10th album for the alt-rocker features Susanna Hoffs on backing vocals on one track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Resurgam

Resurgam

by Alias
August 26, 2008
The fifth album for the artist who most recently relocated from California back to his home state of Maine.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
This Is A Fix

This Is A Fix

by The Automatic
August 25, 2008
The Welsh band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.4
Earth To The Dandy Warhols

Earth To The Dandy Warhols

by The Dandy Warhols
August 19, 2008
The sixth album for the Portland, Oregon, rockers includes guest appearances by Dire Strait's Mark Knopfler and the Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
6.2
Fast Times At Barrington High

Fast Times At Barrington High

by The Academy Is...
August 19, 2008
The third album for the pop punk group from Chicago was produced by Sam Hollander and Dave Katz.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3