Album Releases by Genre

The Illusion Of Progress

The Illusion Of Progress

by Staind
August 19, 2008
Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.7
Worried Well

Worried Well

by 31Knots
August 19, 2008
This is the latest release for the Portland-based trio.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
Alas, I Cannot Swim

Alas, I Cannot Swim

by Laura Marling
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Noah And The Whale member was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
An Invitation

An Invitation

by Inara George With Van Dyke Parks
August 12, 2008
Inara George Works pairs up with the famous arranger Van Dyke Parkson on her latest album inspired by Frank Sinatra and Richard Sherman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
The Ax In The Oak

The Ax In The Oak

by Ben Weaver
August 12, 2008
The sixth album for the Minnesota-based artist was produced by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Green Sparrow

The Green Sparrow

by Mike Gordon
August 5, 2008
The debut album for the Phish bassist includes Trey Anastasio, Chuck Leavell, and Ivan Neville as guest artists.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Waiting For The Sunrise

Waiting For The Sunrise

by David Vandervelde
August 5, 2008
The sophomore album for the Michigan-born musician includes a song cowritten by ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Scars On Broadway

Scars On Broadway

by Scars on Broadway
July 29, 2008
The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Waiting In Vain

Waiting In Vain

by James Jackson Toth
July 29, 2008
The artist previously known as Wooden Wand releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Oh! Mighty Engine

Oh! Mighty Engine

by Neil Halstead
July 29, 2008
The sophomore solo album for the Mojave 3 and Slowdive member.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Pleasure Pressure Point

Pleasure Pressure Point

by Black Affair
July 28, 2008
Ex-Beta Band-er Steve Mason's latest group releases its debut full-length.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
One Day As A Lion [EP]

One Day As A Lion [EP]

by One Day As A Lion
July 22, 2008
Rage Against the Machine's Zack De La Rocha releases his solo EP, which includes Mars Volta's Jon Theodore on drums.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
The Slip

The Slip

by Nine Inch Nails
July 22, 2008
Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Beautiful Future

Beautiful Future

by Primal Scream
July 21, 2008
The latest album from the alt rock group from Scotland was produced in part by Bjorn Yttling.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Exit Strategy Of The Soul

Exit Strategy Of The Soul

by Ron Sexsmith
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Martin Terefe.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Nude With Boots

Nude With Boots

by The Melvins
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the metal band from Washington includes members from Big Business who joined the band on their last album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Love Is Dead

Love Is Dead

by Kerli
July 8, 2008
The Estonian singer wrote the lyrics for her debut album, which was produced by David Maurice.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.4
Real Animal

Real Animal

by Alejandro Escovedo
June 24, 2008
The ninth solo album for the former punk rocker was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Fire Songs

Fire Songs

by The Watson Twins
June 24, 2008
This is the first album on the Vanguard label for the Los Angeles-based band who had previously worked with Jenny Lewis.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Naturally

Naturally

by Men Without Pants
June 24, 2008
Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and Russell Simins' latest album includes Sammy James, Jr. from the Mooney Suzuki and Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as guests.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
A Piece Of What You Need

A Piece Of What You Need

by Teddy Thompson
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the London-born artist was produced by Marius de Vries.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Viva La Vida

Viva La Vida

by Coldplay
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the English band was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Devil, You + Me

The Devil, You + Me

by The Notwist
June 17, 2008
This is the electronic band's first album since its 2002 album, "Neon Golden."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

by The Offspring
June 17, 2008
The first album in over four years for the California punk band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.6
Evil Urges

Evil Urges

by My Morning Jacket
June 10, 2008
The fifth studio album for the rock band from Kentucky was produced by Joe Chiccarelli and Jim James.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Seeing Things

Seeing Things

by Jakob Dylan
June 10, 2008
The Wallflowers' lead singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Seeing Sounds

Seeing Sounds

by N.E.R.D
June 10, 2008
This is the third album for the trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
To Survive

To Survive

by Joan as Police Woman
June 10, 2008
The sophomore album for Joan Wasser features Rufus Wainwright as a guest vocalist on one track.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Parallel Play

Parallel Play

by Sloan
June 10, 2008
This is the latest album for the Canadian rock-pop quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.9
Weezer (Red Album)

Weezer (Red Album)

by Weezer
June 3, 2008
The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
@#%&*! Smilers

@#%&*! Smilers

by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective

What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective

by Steinski
May 27, 2008
The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones

by Mudhoney
May 20, 2008
Recorded in less than four days, this is the eighth full-length album released by the Seattle-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
No, Virginia...

No, Virginia...

by Dresden Dolls
May 20, 2008
The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down

by 3 Doors Down
May 20, 2008
The rock band releases its fifth album, which features a song used by the National Guard.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.0
Lie Down In The Light

Lie Down In The Light

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
May 20, 2008
Louisville-born Will Oldham releases his latest album produced by Mark Nevers.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
All We Could Do Was Sing

All We Could Do Was Sing

by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Blame It On Gravity

Blame It On Gravity

by Old 97's
May 13, 2008
The Dallas-based alt-country quartet releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

by Jason Mraz
May 13, 2008
The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Thing Of The Past

Thing Of The Past

by Vetiver
May 13, 2008
"A Thing of the Past" also features guest appearances by Vashti Bunyan, the Chapin Sisters and Michael Hurley
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Directions To See A Ghost

Directions To See A Ghost

by The Black Angels
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the Austin, Texas band was produced by Erik Wofford.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Twelve Angry Months

Twelve Angry Months

by Local H
May 13, 2008
The latest album for the alt-rock band from Illinois features songs about a breakup, with each song representing a month after the breakup.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
The Golden Hour

The Golden Hour

by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim

by Langhorne Slim
April 29, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Love & Justice

Mr. Love & Justice

by Billy Bragg
April 22, 2008
The 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Cryland

Cryland

by Don Cavalli
April 22, 2008
The Frenchman releases his latest album of blues music.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Just Us Kids

Just Us Kids

by James McMurtry
April 15, 2008
The son of novelist Larry continues his critique of the world on his latest album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
April 8, 2008
The latest album for the alternative rock band from Australia was inspired by the story of Lazarus rising from the dead, as well as Harry Houdini.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Ghosts I-IV

Ghosts I-IV

by Nine Inch Nails
April 8, 2008
Nine Inch Nails releases a mostly instrumental album, with some tracks falling under the Creative Commons License instead of being copyrighted.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
In Ghost Colours

In Ghost Colours

by Cut Copy
April 8, 2008
The Australian group's sophomore album hit number one on the Australian charts when released in their home country.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Accelerate

Accelerate

by R.E.M.
April 1, 2008
The rock band's 14th album is promised to be more rocking than its last release, Around the Sun.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Pretty.Odd.

Pretty.Odd.

by Panic! At the Disco
March 25, 2008
The follow-up to their platinum debut album finds the band dropping the exclamation point from their name.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

by Counting Crows
March 25, 2008
The fifth album is split in two parts, with one half produced by Gil Norton and the other half by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
The Good Life

The Good Life

by Justin Townes Earle
March 25, 2008
The son of Grammy-winning singer Steve Earle releases his debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Beat Pyramid

Beat Pyramid

by These New Puritans
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British band was produced by Gareth Jones.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Midnight Boom

Midnight Boom

by The Kills
March 18, 2008
The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Sixes & Sevens

Sixes & Sevens

by Adam Green
March 18, 2008
The fifth solo album for the Moldy Peaches member.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
Here Is What Is

Here Is What Is

by Daniel Lanois
March 18, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Canadian singer and producer is also the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.6
These Are The Good Times People

These Are The Good Times People

by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
March 11, 2008
The first album in four years for the alternative rock band and the first with Andrew McKeag on the guitbass.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.1
Go Away White

Go Away White

by Bauhaus
March 4, 2008
The first album in over 20 years for the British rock band is also their last.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Real Emotional Trash

Real Emotional Trash

by Stephen Malkmus
March 4, 2008
The former Pavement singer returns with his latest album with the Jicks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Saturnalia

Saturnalia

by The Gutter Twins
March 4, 2008
The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli and Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan team up on their debut album as The Gutter Twins.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Asking For Flowers

Asking For Flowers

by Kathleen Edwards
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the singer from Canada was coproduced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Transnormal Skiperoo

Transnormal Skiperoo

by Jim White
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the Florida-based alt-country singer features the band Olabelle and was produced by Joe Pernice.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Another Country

Another Country

by Tift Merritt
February 26, 2008
Merritt's third full-length studio album was produced by George Drakoulias.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious

by Mike Doughty
February 19, 2008
Doughty's second studio album was produced by Dan Wilson, who cowrote songs with the Dixie Chicks.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.9
Strange Folk

Strange Folk

by Kula Shaker
February 19, 2008
The British psychedelic rock band's third album was produced by Tchad Blake and Chris Sheldon.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.2
Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel

Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel

by Atlas Sound
February 19, 2008
The debut solo album from the lead singer of Deerhunter.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Falling Off The Lavender Bridge

Falling Off The Lavender Bridge

by Lightspeed Champion
February 5, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Test Icicles member was produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Charmed & Strange

Charmed & Strange

by Yoav
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Venus On Earth

Venus On Earth

by Dengue Fever
January 22, 2008
The Los Angeles-based band that mixes Cambodian pop to rock music releases its third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
My Conscience And I

My Conscience And I

by Remi Nicole
December 3, 2007
The London-based pop singer's debut album.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
tbd
D-Sides

D-Sides

by Gorillaz
November 20, 2007
The latest, two-disc album from one of Damon Albarn's bands contains remixes and demos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
I-Empire

I-Empire

by Angels and Airwaves
November 6, 2007
The sophomore album for the group led by the former singer/guitarist of Blink-182 and Box Car Racer, Tom DeLonge.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Untrue

Untrue

by Burial
November 6, 2007
The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
V Is For Vagina

V Is For Vagina

by Puscifer
October 30, 2007
A Perfect Circle/Tool's Maynard James Keenan releases the debut album of his side project.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Under The Boards

Under The Boards

by Saves the Day
October 30, 2007
The rock band latest album is the second in a planned triology.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Elect The Dead

Elect The Dead

by Serj Tankian
October 23, 2007
The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Hourglass

Hourglass

by Dave Gahan
October 23, 2007
This is the second solo album for the Depeche Mode singer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces

Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces

by Seether
October 23, 2007
Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
6.8
Chase This Light

Chase This Light

by Jimmy Eat World
October 16, 2007
Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Make Sure They See My Face

Make Sure They See My Face

by Kenna
October 16, 2007
Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
R.E.M Live

R.E.M Live

by R.E.M.
October 16, 2007
The first live album for R.E.M. is a recording of the band's Dublin concert in 2005.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
In Rainbows

In Rainbows

by Radiohead
October 10, 2007
Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
9.0
The Flying Club Cup

The Flying Club Cup

by Beirut
October 9, 2007
The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
This Is Forever

This Is Forever

by She Wants Revenge
October 9, 2007
The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.7
White Chalk

White Chalk

by PJ Harvey
September 25, 2007
The British singer's latest album was produced by John Parrish and Flood.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Beyond The Neighbourhood

Beyond The Neighbourhood

by Athlete
September 25, 2007
The third album from the UK group was self-produced by the band.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.4
The World is Yours

The World is Yours

by Ian Brown
September 24, 2007
Ian Brown's fifth album features Sinead O'Connor, Sex Pistols Paul Cook and Steve Jones, Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder, and The Smiths' Andy Rourke.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.3
Trees Outside The Academy

Trees Outside The Academy

by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Venus Doom

Venus Doom

by H.I.M.
September 18, 2007
The Finnish hard rock band's sixth album includes one song that is over 10 minutes long.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Bitchin'

Bitchin'

by The Donnas
September 18, 2007
The seventh album for the California-based band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Ripe

Ripe

by Ben Lee
September 18, 2007
The Australian singer's sixth album features a duet with Mandy Moore.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Bluefinger

Bluefinger

by Black Francis
September 11, 2007
After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
I'll Follow You

I'll Follow You

by Oakley Hall
September 11, 2007
The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.2
Playtime Is Over

Playtime Is Over

by Wiley
September 11, 2007
The third solo album for the Eski-Beat/Grime UK artist.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Autumn of the Seraphs

Autumn of the Seraphs

by Pinback
September 11, 2007
The San Diego indie rock band releases their fourth album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
North Star Deserter

North Star Deserter

by Vic Chesnutt
September 11, 2007
The latest album includes guest appearances by Constellation artists A Silver Mt. Zion, members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Fugazi's Guy Picciotto.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Liars

Liars

by Liars
August 28, 2007
The band releases its self-titled fourth album before it heads out on tour with Interpol this fall.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Lifeline

Lifeline

by Ben Harper
August 28, 2007
The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9