Album Releases by Genre

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
Human Bell

Human Bell

by Human Bell
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of David Heumann, lead singer of Arboretum and Lungfish's bass player Nathan Bell.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
This Gift

This Gift

by Sons and Daughters
January 29, 2008
The third album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
The Bedlam In Goliath

The Bedlam In Goliath

by The Mars Volta
January 29, 2008
Band members claim their fourth studio album was influenced by people they contacted through a Ouija board.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

by Vampire Weekend
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Women As Lovers

Women As Lovers

by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Field Manual

Field Manual

by Chris Walla
January 29, 2008
Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
Rain

Rain

by Joe Jackson
January 29, 2008
Joe Jackson's first record in four years was recorded in Germany.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Keep Your Eyes Ahead

Keep Your Eyes Ahead

by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Slick Dogs And Ponies

Slick Dogs And Ponies

by Louis XIV
January 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the quartet from San Diego.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
5.8
Fortress

Fortress

by Protest the Hero
January 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the post-hardcore/metal band from Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.7
Hey Venus!

Hey Venus!

by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
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
The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

by Hello, Blue Roses
January 22, 2008
The debut album for Dan Bejar's other side project (Destroyer being the first) with his girlfriend, Sydney Vermont.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
I'll Be Lightning

I'll Be Lightning

by Liam Finn
January 22, 2008
The debut album for the son of Crowded House's Neil Finn.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
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
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
In The Future

In The Future

by Black Mountain
January 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Jukebox

Jukebox

by Cat Power
January 22, 2008
Chan Marshall releases her second covers album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Brighter Than Creation's Dark

Brighter Than Creation's Dark

by Drive-By Truckers
January 22, 2008
This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Mission Control

Mission Control

by The Whigs
January 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
P.D.A.

P.D.A.

by Hey Willpower
January 22, 2008
This is the first full-length album for the San Francisco-based duo of Will Schwartz and Tomo Yasuda.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.0
Unfamiliar Faces

Unfamiliar Faces

by Matt Costa
January 22, 2008
The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
The Evening Descends

The Evening Descends

by Evangelicals
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album from the Oklahoma indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Distortion

Distortion

by Magnetic Fields
January 15, 2008
The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
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
Angels Of Destruction

Angels Of Destruction

by Marah
January 8, 2008
The Philadelphia/Brooklyn-based band returns with its latest studio album following a Christmas album in 2005.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

by Rivers Cuomo
December 18, 2007
The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
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
Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall

Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall

by Rufus Wainwright
December 4, 2007
The live album of Rufus Wainwright's recreation of Judy Garland's 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
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
Shelter From The Ash

Shelter From The Ash

by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
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
The Black And White Album

The Black And White Album

by The Hives
November 13, 2007
The Swedish band worked with Pharrell Williams, Jacknife Lee, and Dennis Herring for their fourth album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Parades

Parades

by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
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
Ire Works

Ire Works

by The Dillinger Escape Plan
November 13, 2007
The New Jersey hardcore rock band's third album is their first without drummer Chris Pennie.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Hvarf/Heim

Hvarf/Heim

by Sigur Rós
November 6, 2007
The Icelandic band releases a two-disc set of unreleased and acoustic songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
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
Smoke

Smoke

by White Williams
November 6, 2007
Cleveland-based Joe Williams' debut album was recorded in Ohio, New York, and California.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

by The Wombats
November 5, 2007
The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
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
Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold

by Avenged Sevenfold
October 30, 2007
The Southern California group's self titled is their fourth album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.2
Long Road Out Of Eden

Long Road Out Of Eden

by The Eagles
October 30, 2007
The band return with their first new material in 28 years.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.2
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
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
Shotter's Nation

Shotter's Nation

by Babyshambles
October 23, 2007
Pete Doherty tries to get out of the tabloids and into critic's hearts with his latest album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Chrome Dreams II

Chrome Dreams II

by Neil Young
October 23, 2007
Neil Young resurrects the album title of his unreleased 1977 album for his latest.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Load Blown

Load Blown

by Black Dice
October 23, 2007
The Brooklyn-based band releases their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow

Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow

by Coheed and Cambria
October 23, 2007
The album features Taylor Hawkins on drums after Josh Eppard left the band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
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
La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha

by Ween
October 23, 2007
With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
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
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
In The Vines

In The Vines

by Castanets
October 23, 2007
This is the third album for the San Diego-based band led by Ray Raposa.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Elegies to Lessons Learnt

Elegies to Lessons Learnt

by I Like Trains
October 23, 2007
Sigur Ros producer Ken Thomas helped mix iLiKETRAiNS' first studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
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
Teenager

Teenager

by The Thrills
October 23, 2007
The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
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
The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water

The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water

by Thrice
October 16, 2007
The first of two volumes of EPs produced by their guitarist Teppei Teranishi.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
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
Pull The Pin

Pull The Pin

by Stereophonics
October 15, 2007
The Welsh band's sixth album was coproduced by Kelly Jones and Jim Lowe.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
7.9
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
Necessary Evil

Necessary Evil

by Deborah Harry
October 9, 2007
The former Blondie lead singer releases her fifth solo album.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.3
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
Widow City

Widow City

by The Fiery Furnaces
October 9, 2007
Thrill Jockey releases the New York duo's sixth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
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
Random Spirit Lover

Random Spirit Lover

by Sunset Rubdown
October 9, 2007
The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Cease To Begin

Cease To Begin

by Band of Horses
October 9, 2007
The Seattle band's follow-up to their debut album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
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
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
Rock N Roll Jesus

Rock N Roll Jesus

by Kid Rock
October 9, 2007
Rob Cavallo produced the album with Kid Rock.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
Comicopera

Comicopera

by Robert Wyatt
October 9, 2007
The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

by Enon
October 9, 2007
The trio from Brooklyn and Philadelphia releases its latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
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
Magic

Magic

by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
October 2, 2007
The Boss is back with his E Street Band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Songs Of Mass Destruction

Songs Of Mass Destruction

by Annie Lennox
October 2, 2007
Glen Ballard produces the ex-Eurythmics singer's fourth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
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
Born Into This

Born Into This

by The Cult
October 2, 2007
The latest album from the British metal band and its first on Roadrunner Records.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Revival

Revival

by John Fogerty
October 2, 2007
The former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer returns after three years with his latest solo album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
New Seasons

New Seasons

by The Sadies
October 2, 2007
The Canadian alt-country rockers return with their latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Good Arrows

Good Arrows

by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
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
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
The Shepherd's Dog

The Shepherd's Dog

by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

by Devendra Banhart
September 25, 2007
The latest album from the Texas-based artist includes guest appearances by Gael Garc?a Bernal, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
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
Washington Square Serenade

Washington Square Serenade

by Steve Earle
September 25, 2007
Steve Earle's latest album features his wife Allison Moorer, as well as the Brazilian group Forro in the Dark.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
In Our Bedroom After The War

In Our Bedroom After The War

by Stars
September 25, 2007
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
In Our Nature

In Our Nature

by Jose Gonzalez
September 25, 2007
Known for his appearance on Zero 7's album, he releases the follow-up to his debut.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5