Album Releases by Genre

Gavin DeGraw

Gavin DeGraw

by Gavin DeGraw
May 6, 2008
The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Everything's The Rush

Everything's The Rush

by Delays
May 5, 2008
The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
John & Jehn

John & Jehn

by John & Jehn
May 5, 2008
This is the debut album for the married French couple based in London.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Robyn

Robyn

by Robyn
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Swedish singer was released in 2005 in her native Sweden.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.2
Hard Candy

Hard Candy

by Madonna
April 29, 2008
The queen of pop's latest and last release on the Warner Brothers label was produced in part by Nate "Danja" Hills, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
This Kind Of Love

This Kind Of Love

by Carly Simon
April 29, 2008
Carly Simon releases her latest album on the Starbuck's new music label, Hear Music.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Bittersweet World

Bittersweet World

by Ashlee Simpson
April 22, 2008
Jessica Simpson's younger sister releases her third album produced by Timberland, The Neptunes' Chad Hugo, Kenna, and Jack Joseph Puig.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.2
From The Valley To The Stars

From The Valley To The Stars

by El Perro del Mar
April 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for Swedish singer Sarah Assbring.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
E=MC2

E=MC2

by Mariah Carey
April 15, 2008
The follow-up to 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi" features T-Pain, Damian Marley, and Young Jeezy as guests.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.8
Spirit

Spirit

by Leona Lewis
April 8, 2008
The season three "The X Factor" winner's first album debuted as the number one album in the UK.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.9
Life With You

Life With You

by The Proclaimers
April 1, 2008
The Scottish group returns with its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
X

X

by Kylie Minogue
April 1, 2008
Kylie returns after her battle with breast cancer with her latest album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
9.0
Funplex

Funplex

by B-52s
March 25, 2008
The first studio album for the band since 1992's "Good Stuff" was produced by Steve Osborne.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
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
In A Cave

In A Cave

by Elf Power
March 25, 2008
This is the 10th album for the Athens, Georgia, band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Red

Red

by Guillemots
March 24, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Reality Check

Reality Check

by The Teenagers
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
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
Lay Down The Law

Lay Down The Law

by Switches
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Discipline

Discipline

by Janet Jackson
February 26, 2008
Janet Jackson's 10th album features Ne-Yo and Missy Elliot.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
Lust Lust Lust

Lust Lust Lust

by The Raveonettes
February 19, 2008
The Danish duo's latest album features a 3D cover.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Join With Us

Join With Us

by The Feeling
February 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the Sussex, England pop rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Simple Plan

Simple Plan

by Simple Plan
February 12, 2008
The third album for the Quebecois punk-pop band was produced by Dave Fortman, Danjahandz, and Max Martin.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.9
Detours

Detours

by Sheryl Crow
February 5, 2008
Sheryl Crow returns from an eventful few years with her latest record produced by Brian Bottrell, who also produced her debut.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.5
It Is Time For A Love Revolution

It Is Time For A Love Revolution

by Lenny Kravitz
February 5, 2008
Kravitz's eighth studio album was written and produced by Lenny himself.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.1
Matinee

Matinee

by Jack Peñate
January 22, 2008
The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Pocketful of Sunshine

Pocketful of Sunshine

by Natasha Bedingfield
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the English singer.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Liverpool 8

Liverpool 8

by Ringo Starr
January 15, 2008
Ringo returns to Capitol Records to work with long-time producer Mark Hudson. But after a falling out, David A. Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, ends up finishing the record.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Made of Bricks

Made of Bricks

by Kate Nash
January 8, 2008
After the success of the single "Foundations," her debut album was released five weeks early and opened as the number-one album in the UK.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Some People Have Real Problems

Some People Have Real Problems

by Sia
January 8, 2008
The third album for the Australian singer known for her work with Zero 7.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Audio Day Dream

Audio Day Dream

by Blake Lewis
December 4, 2007
The American Idol runner-up releases his debut album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
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
Frank

Frank

by Amy Winehouse
November 20, 2007
Amy Winehouse's debut album is finally out in the US four years after it was first released in the UK.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

by Jordin Sparks
November 20, 2007
The latest "American Idol" winner releases her debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
Red Carpet Massacre

Red Carpet Massacre

by Duran Duran
November 13, 2007
The band's first new album since 2004 finds them without singer/guitarist Andy Taylor and featuring guests Timberland and Justin Timberlake.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.1
Taking Chances

Taking Chances

by Celine Dion
November 13, 2007
Her first English-language album since 2003 includes songs written by the Eurythmics' David A. Stewart, Linda Perry, and Ne-Yo.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.9
System

System

by Seal
November 13, 2007
Seal's first studio album since 2003 includes a duet with his wife Heidi Klum.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Sawdust

Sawdust

by The Killers
November 13, 2007
The collection of b-sides and remixes also features Lou Reed on one track.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
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
Blackout

Blackout

by Britney Spears
October 30, 2007
Britney newest release includes tracks written by T-Pain and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
Unbreakable

Unbreakable

by Backstreet Boys
October 30, 2007
The sixth studio album does not include Kevin Richardson, who left the group.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5
In Defense Of The Genre

In Defense Of The Genre

by Say Anything
October 23, 2007
The two-disc album contains more than two dozen guests, including Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
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
Oblivion With Bells

Oblivion With Bells

by Underworld
October 16, 2007
After five years of working on other projects, including film scores, Underworld returns with their fifth album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
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
Overpowered

Overpowered

by RĂłisĂ­n Murphy
October 15, 2007
The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Brave

Brave

by Jennifer Lopez
October 9, 2007
After the Spanish-only album "Como Ama Una Mujer" earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez returns with her latest English-language album.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.6
Heroes & Thieves

Heroes & Thieves

by Vanessa Carlton
October 9, 2007
Vanessa Carlton's third album is her first on The Inc. label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Night Falls Over Kortedala

Night Falls Over Kortedala

by Jens Lekman
October 9, 2007
The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
We Are The Pipettes

We Are The Pipettes

by The Pipettes
October 2, 2007
The female Brighton, England trio (with backing music by The Cassettes) reinvents the 1960s girl group for a new century with this debut LP, which features the lead single "Pull Shapes."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Mantaray

Mantaray

by Siouxsie
October 2, 2007
Siouxsie Sioux of the rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Creatures releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
The Shade Of Poison Trees

The Shade Of Poison Trees

by Dashboard Confessional
October 2, 2007
Chris Carrabba returns to acoustic rock on the band's fifth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

by Foo Fighters
September 25, 2007
Producer Gil Norton returns for the Foo Fighters' sixth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Songs About Girls

Songs About Girls

by will.i.am
September 25, 2007
The Black Eyed Peas member releases his third solo album, which features Snoop Dogg on one track.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.0
The Awakening

The Awakening

by Melissa Etheridge
September 25, 2007
The ninth studio album for the Kansas-born singer.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
Shocking Pinks

Shocking Pinks

by Shocking Pinks
September 25, 2007
New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.3
Drastic Fantastic

Drastic Fantastic

by KT Tunstall
September 18, 2007
"Drastic Fantastic" is KT's studio follow-up to her successful debut CD.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
All The Lost Souls

All The Lost Souls

by James Blunt
September 18, 2007
The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.4
Proof of Youth

Proof of Youth

by The Go! Team
September 11, 2007
Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Hope & Glory

Hope & Glory

by Ann Wilson
September 11, 2007
Former Heart singer debuts her first solo album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Our Ill Wills

Our Ill Wills

by Shout Out Louds
September 11, 2007
The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
This Delicate Thing We've Made

This Delicate Thing We've Made

by Darren Hayes
August 21, 2007
The third album for the former Savage Garden singer.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Places Like This

Places Like This

by Architecture in Helsinki
August 21, 2007
The Australian band's follow-up after its remix album, "We Died, They Remixed."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.2
Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

by Junior Senior
August 14, 2007
The Danish duo return with their second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Planet Earth

Planet Earth

by Prince
July 24, 2007
Prince returns with his 24th studio album--but not without a bit of controversy.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Those The Brokes

Those The Brokes

by The Magic Numbers
July 17, 2007
The poppy British quartet are joined by a nine-piece orchestra on their sophomore effort.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Calling the World

Calling the World

by Rooney
July 17, 2007
Produced by John Fields (Andrew W.K., Switchfoot) is Rooney's followup to their self-titled debut.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Ms. Kelly

Ms. Kelly

by Kelly Rowland
July 3, 2007
Kelly Rowland continues with her second solo album since Destiny's Child ended.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
My December

My December

by Kelly Clarkson
June 26, 2007
The singer's third disc was produced by David Kahne and features an unlikely contribution on bass from Mike Watt (The Minutemen).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Riot!

Riot!

by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
It Won't Be Soon Before Long

It Won't Be Soon Before Long

by Maroon 5
May 22, 2007
It has been five years, but Maroon 5 finally return with a follow-up to their huge-selling 2002 debut 'Songs About Jane.' The producers include Mike Elizondo, Mark "Spike" Stent, and Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
5:55

5:55

by Charlotte Gainsbourg
April 24, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
The Best Damn Thing

The Best Damn Thing

by Avril Lavigne
April 17, 2007
Rob Cavallo and Butch Walker are among the numerous producers on the Canadian pop singer's third album, which is preceeded by the single "Girlfriend."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Dignity

Dignity

by Hilary Duff
April 3, 2007
This is the third album for the actress/pop star.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Como Ama Una Mujer

Como Ama Una Mujer

by Jennifer Lopez
March 27, 2007
"How A Woman Loves," J.Lo's first Spanish-language disc, is co-written and co-produced by her husband, Marc Anthony.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.8
Life In Cartoon Motion

Life In Cartoon Motion

by Mika
March 27, 2007
Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Pale Young Gentlemen

Pale Young Gentlemen

by Pale Young Gentlemen
March 23, 2007
The quintet from Madison, Wisconsin self-releases their debut album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Back To Black

Back To Black

by Amy Winehouse
March 13, 2007
Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Alright, Still

Alright, Still

by Lily Allen
January 30, 2007
This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Not Too Late

Not Too Late

by Norah Jones
January 30, 2007
M. Ward and the Kronos Quartet are among the guests on the singer's third album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
The Sweet Escape

The Sweet Escape

by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
The Evolution

The Evolution

by Ciara
December 5, 2006
The R&B singer's second album is laced with spoken-word interludes. 50 Cent, Lil Jon, and Chamillionaire lend a hand.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.4
Love

Love

by The Beatles
November 21, 2006
If the concept of "The Beatles, remixed" saddens you, know that original Beatles producer George Martin was at the helm for this project, which serves as the soundtrack to the Vegas-based Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The 26 mashed-up tracks here were augmented with additional instrumentation and vocals performed by The Beatles themselves, culled from hours of original demo and master tapes, with pieces of 130 songs ultimately represented in some form.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
An Other Cup

An Other Cup

by Yusuf
November 14, 2006
Yusuf Islam (who seems to have lost the "Islam" portion of his name), better known by his former name of Cat Stevens, returns with his first album of pop songs since 1978.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Pretty Little Head

Pretty Little Head

by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.4
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

by Taylor Swift
October 24, 2006
The debut-full-length release for the 16-year-old country-pop singer-songwriter was produced by Nathan Chapman and Robert Ellis Orrall.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Rudebox

Rudebox

by Robbie Williams
October 23, 2006
William Orbit, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen and the Pet Shop Boys are among the collaborators on Williams' eclectic seventh studio disc, which finds him experimenting (never a good sign) with electronica and even hip-hop.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
20 Y.O.

20 Y.O.

by Janet Jackson
September 26, 2006
Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
5.6
The Captain & The Kid

The Captain & The Kid

by Elton John
September 19, 2006
This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
The Dutchess

The Dutchess

by Fergie
September 19, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas singer's solo debut (which is produced largely by her bandmate will.i.am) includes her hit single "London Bridge."
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.9
From This Moment On

From This Moment On

by Diana Krall
September 19, 2006
The Canadian singer/pianist tackles American standards, backed by a big band on most of the tracks.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
FutureSex / LoveSounds

FutureSex / LoveSounds

by Justin Timberlake
September 12, 2006
Timbaland, will.i.am and Rick Rubin are among the producers on the singer's second solo set.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Half The Perfect World

Half The Perfect World

by Madeleine Peyroux
September 12, 2006
The jazz vocalist mixes originals with covers of songs by the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen for her third album, a follow-up to 2004's "Careless Love."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
B'Day

B'Day

by Beyoncé
September 5, 2006
Beyonce's second album features production by Rodney Jerkins, Sean Garrett, the Neptunes, Rich Harrison and Swizz Beatz and a guest appearance by Jay-Z.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Paris

Paris

by Paris Hilton
August 22, 2006
The heiress and reality television semi-star covers Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" (answer: no) and duets with Jadakiss on her recording debut.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.4
Kelis Was Here

Kelis Was Here

by Kelis
August 22, 2006
The singer's fourth album features production from will.i.am, Cee-Lo, Linda Perry, Max Martin and Raphael Saadiq (but, for the first time, not the Neptunes). Husband Nas also guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
Back To Basics

Back To Basics

by Christina Aguilera
August 15, 2006
The 'Basics' in the title of this double-disc set are the jazzy blues and soul sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, which Aguilera tackles with the help of Linda Perry and DJ Premier.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.8
Through The Windowpane

Through The Windowpane

by Guillemots
July 10, 2006
This full-length debut for the UK-based indie-pop band led by Fyfe Dangerfield includes the previously-released single "Trains To Brazil."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Ganging Up On The Sun

Ganging Up On The Sun

by Guster
June 20, 2006
Ron Aniello returns as producer on the acoustic-rock band's first studio outing in three years.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Loose

Loose

by Nelly Furtado
June 20, 2006
Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.8