Album Releases by Genre

Mountain Battles

Mountain Battles

by The Breeders
April 8, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band formed by Kim Deal of the Pixies was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Antidotes

Antidotes

by Foals
April 8, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Oxford, England-based band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Walk It Off

Walk It Off

by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock quartet from Minnesota was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Do It!

Do It!

by Clinic
April 8, 2008
The Liverpool quartet known for wearing surgical masks releases its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Rabbit Habits

Rabbit Habits

by Man Man
April 8, 2008
The third album for the Philadelphia band is its first on the Anti label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Colin Meloy Sings Live!

Colin Meloy Sings Live!

by Colin Meloy
April 8, 2008
The Decemberists lead singer releases his live solo album featuring songs from his 2006 tour.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Jim Noir

Jim Noir

by Jim Noir
April 8, 2008
The Manchester, England, native wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed his sophomore album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Boo!

Boo!

by Was (Not Was)
April 8, 2008
The first album in more than 15 years features guest appearances by Booker T. Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Wayne Kramer, Marcus Miller, and a song originally cowritten with Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
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
St. Jude

St. Jude

by The Courteeners
April 7, 2008
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Hold On Now, Youngster

Hold On Now, Youngster

by Los Campesinos!
April 1, 2008
The debut album for the Cardiff, Wales-based indie rock band was produced by David Newfeld.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Attack & Release

Attack & Release

by The Black Keys
April 1, 2008
Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney release their fifth full-length album, produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
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
Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple

by Van Morrison
April 1, 2008
The latest release for the Northern Irish singer is his first album with all original songs since 1999's Back on Top.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Gods Of The Earth

Gods Of The Earth

by The Sword
April 1, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the metal band from Austin, Texas.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
April

April

by Sun Kil Moon
April 1, 2008
This is the third album for the group led by Mark Kozelek, who also wrote and produced the album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
The Bright Lights Of America

The Bright Lights Of America

by Anti-Flag
April 1, 2008
The ninth album for the quartet from Pittsburg, Pa., was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Electronic Projects for Musicians

Electronic Projects for Musicians

by The Apples In Stereo
April 1, 2008
This is a collection of B-sides and rare songs from 1995 to 2007.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
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
Shine A Light

Shine A Light

by The Rolling Stones
April 1, 2008
The live soundtrack to Martin Scorsese's documentary of the Rolling Stones' concerts at New York's Beacon Theater.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.9
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
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
Consolers Of The Lonely

Consolers Of The Lonely

by The Raconteurs
March 25, 2008
The Raconteurs surprised much of the music industry by announcing the release of its sophomore album a week before it was released.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Parc Avenue

Parc Avenue

by Plants and Animals
March 25, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal, Quebec-based indie rock trio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
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
13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
March 25, 2008
The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Great Vengeance And Furious Fire

Great Vengeance And Furious Fire

by The Heavy
March 25, 2008
The English quintet's debut album features samples of the voices of Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Twenty One

Twenty One

by Mystery Jets
March 24, 2008
The sophomore album for the English indie rock band was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
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
Get Awkward

Get Awkward

by Be Your Own Pet
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock quartet from Nashville, Tennessee.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
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
Trouble In Dreams

Trouble In Dreams

by Destroyer
March 18, 2008
Dan Bejar, the New Pornographer member, releases his ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
A Mad & Faithful Telling

A Mad & Faithful Telling

by Devotchka
March 18, 2008
The Denver, Colorado-based quartet known for its work on the "Little Miss Sunshine" soundtrack and score releases its latest album on the Anti label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Street Horrrsing

Street Horrrsing

by Fuck Buttons
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.6
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
Volume One

Volume One

by She & Him
March 18, 2008
Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
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
The Visiter

The Visiter

by The Dodos
March 18, 2008
The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Too Old To Die Young

Too Old To Die Young

by Tall Firs
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn, New York band now includes Ryan Sawyer as its full-time drummer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
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
Dreaming Of Revenge

Dreaming Of Revenge

by Kaki King
March 11, 2008
The fourth album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer and guitarist was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
obZen

obZen

by Meshuggah
March 11, 2008
The Swedish metal band releases its sixth studio album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
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
The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones

by Pride Tiger
March 11, 2008
The Canadian rock band with three former members of Three Inches of Blood releases its debut album on EMI.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Unfairground

The Unfairground

by Kevin Ayers
March 11, 2008
The ex-Soft Machines band member returns with his first solo studio album since 1992.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Hello, Voyager

Hello, Voyager

by Evangelista
March 11, 2008
Carla Bozulich releases her latest album under the new band name of Evangelista.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Superabundance

Superabundance

by Young Knives
March 10, 2008
The trio from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, releases its sophomore full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
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
Robotique Majestique

Robotique Majestique

by Ghostland Observatory
March 4, 2008
The Austin, Texas group known more for its live performances releases its third album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
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
Red Yellow & Blue

Red Yellow & Blue

by Born Ruffians
March 4, 2008
The third album for the indie rock band from Canada.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Warpaint

Warpaint

by The Black Crowes
March 4, 2008
The seventh album for the Atlanta, Georgia rock band features their latest guitarist, Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Red Of Tooth And Claw

Red Of Tooth And Claw

by Murder by Death
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band was produced by Trina Shoemaker.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
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
Float

Float

by Flogging Molly
March 4, 2008
The punk band from Los Angeles releases its fourth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Magnificent Fiend

Magnificent Fiend

by Howlin Rain
March 4, 2008
The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

by These United States
March 4, 2008
The debut album for the Washington, DC-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Sea Lion

Sea Lion

by The Ruby Suns
March 4, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the New Zealand band led by ex-Californian Ryan McPhun.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Shots

Shots

by Ladyhawk
March 4, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian indie rock quartet from Vancouver.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
The Felice Brothers

The Felice Brothers

by The Felice Brothers
March 4, 2008
The folk rock band from upstate New York formed by three brothers and their friend releases its first studio album in the US.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Devotion

Devotion

by Beach House
February 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the Baltimore-based indie-rock duo.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
We Have You Surrounded

We Have You Surrounded

by The Dirtbombs
February 26, 2008
The Dirtbombs fourth full-length album includes covers of songs by Alan Moore, Dead Moon, and Sparks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Working Man's Cafe

Working Man's Cafe

by Ray Davies
February 19, 2008
The sophomore solo album for The Kinks' lead singer was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Sleep Forever

Sleep Forever

by The Big Sleep
February 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn rock band is their first on Frenchkiss Records.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
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
Grand Archives

Grand Archives

by Grand Archives
February 19, 2008
The rock band formed by Band of Horses' Matt Brooke releases its debut album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Some Racing, Some Stopping

Some Racing, Some Stopping

by Headlights
February 19, 2008
The sophomore full-length album for the indie rock trio from Champaign, Illinois.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Ghost Games

Ghost Games

by Apes
February 19, 2008
The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Come Into My House

Come Into My House

by No Kids
February 19, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian trio who were members of the band P:ano.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
59:59

59:59

by Sian Alice Group
February 19, 2008
This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
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
The Golden Age

The Golden Age

by American Music Club
February 19, 2008
The San Francisco band, now relocated to Los Angeles and with two new members, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Heretic Pride

Heretic Pride

by The Mountain Goats
February 19, 2008
The Mountain Goats' latest album was produced by Scott Solter and John Vanderslice.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Flock

Flock

by Bell X1
February 19, 2008
The third album from the Irish band, which previously included Damien Rice.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
For Emma, Forever Ago

For Emma, Forever Ago

by Bon Iver
February 19, 2008
The debut album from ex-DeYarmond Edison member Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
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
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
Little Death

Little Death

by Pete & the Pirates
February 18, 2008
The debut album for the Reading, England, quintet was produced by Gareth Parton.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Do You Like Rock Music?

Do You Like Rock Music?

by British Sea Power
February 12, 2008
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Graham Sutton and the band.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
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
Free Somehow

Free Somehow

by Widespread Panic
February 12, 2008
The 10th album for the Georgia jam band is the first featuring new guitarist Jimmy Herring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
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
Circular Sounds

Circular Sounds

by Kelley Stoltz
February 5, 2008
The San Francisco-based singer releases his latest album on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Made In The Dark

Made In The Dark

by Hot Chip
February 5, 2008
This is the third album for the English electro-indie rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
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
Lucky

Lucky

by Nada Surf
February 5, 2008
The fifth album for the trio from New York was produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Watershed

Watershed

by k.d. lang
February 5, 2008
K.D. Lang's latest album was produced entirely by herself.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Sleep Through The Static

Sleep Through The Static

by Jack Johnson
February 5, 2008
The singer from Hawaii returns with his latest album, which was recorded on solar-powered equipment.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
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
District Line

District Line

by Bob Mould
February 5, 2008
The first album on the Anti- label for ex-Hüsker Dü/Sugar member Bob Mould.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Promises Promises

Promises Promises

by Die! Die! Die!
February 5, 2008
The sophomore album from the New Zealand trio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Old Growth

Old Growth

by Dead Meadow
February 5, 2008
The Washington D.C band returns as a three piece with its latest album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Here's To Being Here

Here's To Being Here

by Jason Collett
February 5, 2008
The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
The Shackeltons

The Shackeltons

by The Shackeltons
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the quintet from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Another Sound Is Dying

Another Sound Is Dying

by Dub Trio
January 29, 2008
The third studio album for the dub rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd