Album Releases by Genre

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
The Empyrean

The Empyrean

by John Frusciante
January 27, 2009
The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
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
The Time Of The Assassins

The Time Of The Assassins

by Nickel Eye
January 27, 2009
While waiting for the Strokes to return to the recording studio, bassist Nikolai Fraiture formed a side project and released this band's debut album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
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
Old Money

Old Money

by Omar Rodríguez-López
January 27, 2009
The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Come With Me If You Want to Live

Come With Me If You Want to Live

by Goblin Cock
January 27, 2009
The California metal band started by Pinback's Rob Crow releases its second album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

by Franz Ferdinand
January 27, 2009
The third album for the UK rock band was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Vacilando Territory Blues

Vacilando Territory Blues

by J Tillman
January 27, 2009
Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
A.M.

A.M.

by Magnetic Morning
January 27, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for Swervedriver's Adam Franklin and Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Great Escape

Great Escape

by The Rifles
January 26, 2009
The British quartet releases its second album, produced by Stan Kybert.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.3
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
You & I

You & I

by Cut Off Your Hands
January 20, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New Zealand quartet was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Drone Trailer

Drone Trailer

by MV & EE With The Golden Road
January 20, 2009
This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Punctuated Equilibrium

Punctuated Equilibrium

by Wino
January 20, 2009
Scott "Wino" Weinrich, former member of such bands as The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, and The Hidden Hand, releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Mirror Eye

Mirror Eye

by Psychic Ills
January 20, 2009
The second full-length album for the New York experimental rock band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
RTZ

RTZ

by Six Organs of Admittance
January 20, 2009
The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Merriweather Post Pavilion

by Animal Collective
January 20, 2009
The ninth album from the rock group was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
The Crying Light

The Crying Light

by Antony and the Johnsons
January 20, 2009
The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Get Guilty

Get Guilty

by A.C. Newman
January 20, 2009
This is the second solo album for the New Pornographers' Carl Newman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Noble Beast

Noble Beast

by Andrew Bird
January 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Grand

Grand

by Matt & Kim
January 20, 2009
This is the second album for the duo from Brooklyn.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Blood Bank [EP]

Blood Bank [EP]

by Bon Iver
January 20, 2009
The four-track EP was recorded at different places between December 2006 and June 2008.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Skin Of Evil

Skin Of Evil

by Blackout Beach
January 20, 2009
The second full-length solo album for Frog Eyes/Swan Lake's Carey Mercer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
The Crawling Distance

The Crawling Distance

by Robert Pollard
January 20, 2009
The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

by Fight Like Apes
January 19, 2009
The Irish quartet releases its debut album, produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Fantasy Black Channel

Fantasy Black Channel

by Late Of The Pier
January 13, 2009
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Already Free

Already Free

by Derek Trucks Band
January 13, 2009
The latest album for the nephew of the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks features other blues artists such as Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge, Susan Tedeschi, and Warren Haynes.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Major General

Major General

by Franz Nicolay
January 13, 2009
The debut solo album for The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Haymaker!

Haymaker!

by The Gourds
January 6, 2009
The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

by The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
January 6, 2009
Norman Cook (also known as Fatboy Slim) releases his debut album under the alias The BPA.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Glasvegas

Glasvegas

by Glasvegas
January 6, 2009
The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
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
Call And Response: The Remix Album

Call And Response: The Remix Album

by Maroon 5
December 9, 2008
The remix album features songs from the rock band's first two albums by such singers and producers as Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, The Cool Kids, Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Paul Oakenfold and Phantom Planet's Sam Farrar.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
4.7
Dark End Of The Street [EP]

Dark End Of The Street [EP]

by Cat Power
December 9, 2008
The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition

Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition

by Pavement
December 9, 2008
The rerelease of the indie-rock band's 1997 album features B-sides and live recordings.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
The Finally LP

The Finally LP

by Mark Kozelek
December 9, 2008
The collection contains various covers recorded for tribute albums, plus radio recordings and two instrumentals.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Circus

Circus

by Britney Spears
December 2, 2008
Britney tries for another comeback with her sixth album, which features 'Womanizer,' her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since '...Baby One More Time.'
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
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
The Circus

The Circus

by Take That
December 1, 2008
Take That returns with its second album (fifth studio album overall) since their return, again produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.7
We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

by Los Campesinos!
November 25, 2008
The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

by Brian Eno + David Byrne
November 25, 2008
The sophomore album for the two rock legends was released digitally on their Web site, with a physical CD due later in the fall.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Electric Arguments

Electric Arguments

by The Fireman
November 25, 2008
Paul McCartney returns to record under the Fireman name with this third album produced with Youth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
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
24 Hours

24 Hours

by Tom Jones
November 25, 2008
The first album of new material in more than 15 years in the US for the Welsh singer was produced by Future Cut.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.5
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
Tapes

Tapes

by The Rapture
November 25, 2008
The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Ouliposaliva

Ouliposaliva

by Angil & The Hidden Tracks
November 24, 2008
The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Day & Age

Day & Age

by The Killers
November 24, 2008
The Las Vegas band returns with its its third studio album produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
The Cross Of My Calling

The Cross Of My Calling

by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
November 24, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
The Alesha Show

The Alesha Show

by Alesha Dixon
November 24, 2008
The former Mis-Teeq singer releases her second solo album (her first, "Fired Up," was released only in Japan).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
Chinese Democracy

Chinese Democracy

by Guns N' Roses
November 23, 2008
The long-gestating Guns N' Roses album finally sees the light of day.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

by Neil Young
November 20, 2008
Released as part of the Archive series of rare recordings of concerts from the early days of his career, this album includes songs recorded from a gig in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 9-10, just before the release of his debut solo album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
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
Safe Trip Home

Safe Trip Home

by Dido
November 18, 2008
After a five year absence the British singer returns with her third album produced by Jon Brion.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
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
David Cook

David Cook

by David Cook
November 18, 2008
The American Idol winner's first album on the RCA label, produced by Rob Cavallo and Brian Howes, features songs co-written by Chris Cornell, Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik, and Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
The New Game

The New Game

by Mudvayne
November 18, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Dave Fortman.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Sunday At Devil Dirt

Sunday At Devil Dirt

by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
November 18, 2008
This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Canopy Glow

Canopy Glow

by Anathallo
November 18, 2008
The second album for the Chicago-based band is its first on the Anticon label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
David Archuleta

David Archuleta

by David Archuleta
November 11, 2008
The American Idol runner-up releases his debut album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.2
A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night

A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night

by Love Is All
November 11, 2008
The Swedish indie-rock band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
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
Our Bright Future

Our Bright Future

by Tracy Chapman
November 11, 2008
The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist was produced with Larry Klein.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
The Sound Of The Smiths

The Sound Of The Smiths

by The Smiths
November 11, 2008
This assortment of singles, B-sides, and live songs from The Smiths was chosen with the help of Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
The Bronx III

The Bronx III

by The Bronx
November 11, 2008
This is the third album for the Los Angeles punk rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Trying Hartz

Trying Hartz

by Danielson
November 11, 2008
The two-disc collection of live shows and radio recordings covers the years of 1994 to 2004.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
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
By-the-Numbers

By-the-Numbers

by The Postmarks
November 11, 2008
The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Secrets Are Sinister

Secrets Are Sinister

by Longwave
November 11, 2008
The fourth album for the New York indie-pop band was produced with Peter Katis and Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Made In Sheffield

Made In Sheffield

by Tony Christie
November 10, 2008
The man behind the UK hit ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ is back with his latest album which features songs written by Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker and the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner.
Metascore:
65
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
Little Joy

Little Joy

by Little Joy
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the rock band headed up by The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti and Rodrigo Amarante.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Take It To The Limit

Take It To The Limit

by Hinder
November 4, 2008
Mick Mars is featured on the title track of the second album for the hard rock band.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.2
Limbo, Panto

Limbo, Panto

by Wild Beasts
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the indie rock quartet from Leeds.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Galore

Galore

by Dragonette
November 4, 2008
The dance group, comprising three Canadians and a Brit, releases its debut album stateside.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
(K)no(w)here

(K)no(w)here

by Wilderness
November 4, 2008
The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live]

Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live]

by Lou Reed
November 4, 2008
The live album features Reed, for the first time in 30 years, singing songs from "Berlin" at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York over five nights in December 2006.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
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
Silence Is Wild

Silence Is Wild

by Frida Hyvonen
November 4, 2008
This is the second album to be released in the United States for the Swedish singer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Surfing

Surfing

by Megapuss
November 4, 2008
Devendra Banhart and Priestbird's Greg Rogove join up to release their debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Red River

The Red River

by Micah Blue Smaldone
November 4, 2008
This is the third album for the Maine native who has also performed with Death Vessel and The Pinkerton Thugs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ropechain

Ropechain

by Jookabox
November 4, 2008
This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician. [The album was credited under Grampall Jookabox. The band changed its name to just Jookabox in 2009.]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Money

Money

by Skeletons
November 4, 2008
The first album on the Tomlab label for the New York band is its fifth overall.
Metascore:
66
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
Out Of Control

Out Of Control

by Girls Aloud
November 3, 2008
The fifth album for the British pop group debuted at number one on the British Album chart.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
No Mundane Options

No Mundane Options

by The Paddingtons
November 3, 2008
The second album for the British indie-rock band was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Off With Their Heads

Off With Their Heads

by Kaiser Chiefs
October 28, 2008
The follow-up to the Leeds rock band's top selling sophomore album features Lily Allen and New Young Pony Club as guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
4.5
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
A Hundred Million Suns

A Hundred Million Suns

by Snow Patrol
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the Irish band was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Funhouse

Funhouse

by P!nk
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the pop artist features tracks produced by Max Martin and Butch Walker.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Microcastle

Microcastle

by Deerhunter
October 28, 2008
The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

by O'Death
October 28, 2008
The third album for the New York quintet was produced with Alex Newport.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
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
The Fame

The Fame

by Lady Gaga
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the songwriter includes songs written and produced by RedOne and Space Cowboy.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Alpinisms

Alpinisms

by School of Seven Bells
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the band led by ex-Secret Machines member Benjamin Curtis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2