Album Releases by Genre

The Glass Passenger 3301.

The Glass Passenger

by Jack's Mannequin
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Stand Up 3302.

Stand Up

by Dave Matthews Band
May 10, 2005
'Stand Up' is the band's first studio album in three years and finds them working for the first time with producer Mark Baston (50 Cent, Beyonce).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.6
Eat Me, Drink Me 3303.

Eat Me, Drink Me

by Marilyn Manson
June 5, 2007
Album number six is the first new release in four years for the shock-rocker, who recorded the disc with guitarist Tim Skold.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings 3304.

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
Dip 3305.

Dip

by L. Pierre
February 6, 2007
L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Donkey 3306.

Donkey

by CSS
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Beautiful 3307.

Beautiful

by Fantastic Plastic Machine
May 15, 2001
Fantastic Plastic Machine is Japanese DJ/radio host/fashion magazine editor Tomoyuki Tanaka, and this is his third release, capturing a wide range of sounds from Philly soul to lounge to exotica to electronica. Schoolhouse Rock vocalist Bob Dorough guests on one track.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Tear The World Down 3308.

Tear The World Down

by We Are The Fallen
May 11, 2010
Former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody's new band features seventh season American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on lead vocals.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Evolve 3309.

Evolve

by Ani DiFranco
March 11, 2003
Still going strong 15 years and 13 albums into her career (and that's not including live recordings or other compilations), Ani DiFranco returns with 12 new tracks backed by a five-piece band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Season Dreaming 3310.

Season Dreaming

by Blind Man's Colour
August 18, 2009
This is the debut album for the Florida indie rock band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Beneath the Velvet Sun 3311.

Beneath the Velvet Sun

by Shawn Mullins
October 24, 2000
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
Alice And Friends 3312.

Alice And Friends

by Box Elders
August 11, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie rock trio, which includes two brothers.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Out Of Control 3313.

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
A Few Steps More 3314.

A Few Steps More

by Monade
March 8, 2005
This is the second release for the Stereolab side project featuring Laetitia Sadier.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
kiss/kick 3315.

kiss/kick

by Broken Spindles
February 17, 2009
The Faint's Joel Petersen releases his latest album as Broken Spindles.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Poem 3316.

Poem

by Delerium
November 21, 2000
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
The Silent Hours 3317.

The Silent Hours

by The Open
July 5, 2004
This debut for the Liverpool five-piece recalls bands such as Echo & The Bunnymen, U2 and The Verve. Cocteau Twins' Simon Raymonde produced.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Fever 3318.

Fever

by Bullet For My Valentine
April 27, 2010
Don Gilmore produced the third album for the Welsh heavy-metal band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
Pocket Symphony 3319.

Pocket Symphony

by Air
March 6, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
All The Roadrunning 3320.

All The Roadrunning

by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
April 25, 2006
The dozen tracks (ten written by Knopfler, two by Harris) on the pair's first collaboration were recorded over a seven-year span.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.5
Music Of The Spheres 3321.

Music Of The Spheres

by Ian Brown
October 1, 2001
Former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown returns with his third solo album, following 2000's 'Golden Greats.' The first single is "F.E.A.R."
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.4
The Cross Of My Calling 3322.

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
Get Lucky 3323.

Get Lucky

by Mark Knopfler
September 15, 2009
The former lead singer for Dire Straits releases his sixth solo album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
All Years Leaving 3324.

All Years Leaving

by The Stands
January 25, 2005
This debut LP for the Liverpool band was released in the U.K. in early 2004 and made its way to the States a year later.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.4
Falcon 3325.

Falcon

by The Courteeners
February 22, 2010
The follow-up to the band's gold album "St. Jude" was produced by Ed Buller.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Strangest Things 3326.

Strangest Things

by Longwave
March 18, 2003
'Strangest Things' is the second album, and first for a major label, for Longwave, who got their big break opening for fellow New Yorkers the Strokes (although their sound veers much closer to that of 80s-influenced Interpol than the neo-garage of the Strokes). Dave Fridmann produces.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Under The Iron Sea 3327.

Under The Iron Sea

by Keane
June 20, 2006
Album number two for the stadium-friendly, piano-led British trio follows two years after the unexpected mega-success of their debut 'Hopes And Fears.'
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.5
Pelo 3328.

Pelo

by The Aluminum Group
November 7, 2000
The Chicago group's fourth full-length was produced by John Herndon (Tortoise, Isotope 217).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Instant O In The Universe [EP] 3329.

Instant O In The Universe [EP]

by Stereolab
October 7, 2003
This five-song EP represents the first new studio material for the once prolific English band in two years (and first since the death of longtime member Mary Hansen). A new LP awaits in early 2004.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
Between The Senses 3330.

Between The Senses

by Haven
August 27, 2002
This debut album for the British quartet was produced by The Smiths' Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Battlefield 3331.

Battlefield

by Jordin Sparks
July 21, 2009
The sophomore album for the American Idol winner was produced by Ryan Tedder.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Skeletons 3332.

Skeletons

by Tiny Masters Of Today
June 16, 2009
The rock band formed by two (barely) teenaged siblings releases its second album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Courtcase 2000 3333.

Courtcase 2000

by Cats In Paris
August 25, 2008
The quartet from Manchester, England, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Hellbilly Deluxe II 3334.

Hellbilly Deluxe II

by Rob Zombie
February 2, 2010
Produced by Zombie himself, Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is a follow-up to his 1998 debut solo effort called Hellbilly Deluxe.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Flavors Of Entanglement 3335.

Flavors Of Entanglement

by Alanis Morissette
June 10, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her latest album, produced by Guy Sigsworth.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Time To Die 3336.

Time To Die

by The Dodos
September 15, 2009
The third album for the rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.3
Paper Tigers 3337.

Paper Tigers

by Caesars
April 26, 2005
The Swedish power-pop band's fourth album includes a remixed version of "Jerk It Out," better known as "that song in the iPod Shuffle commercial."
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9
Rehearsing My Choir 3338.

Rehearsing My Choir

by The Fiery Furnaces
October 25, 2005
Siblings Matt and Eleanor Friedberger are joined by their 83-year-old grandmother (!) on their latest eclectic release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
White Noise 3339.

White Noise

by Alpinestars
February 25, 2003
This second album for the Manchester (by way of Germay) electronica/Krautrock duo features guest vocals from Brian Molko (Placebo).
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The Ragpicker's Dream 3340.

The Ragpicker's Dream

by Mark Knopfler
October 1, 2002
This is the third (non-soundtrack) solo album for the Dire Straits leader, and finds him in a somewhat acoustic, American roots style.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Walking Cloud And Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered And The Sun Shined 3341.

Walking Cloud And Deep Red Sky, Flag Fluttered And The Sun Shined

by Mono
October 5, 2004
This third album from the Japanese instrumental post-rock outfit was recorded by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.5
All The Plans 3342.

All The Plans

by Starsailor
March 9, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was produced by Steven Osbourne.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Fear Yourself 3343.

Fear Yourself

by Daniel Johnston
March 25, 2003
The latest release from the prolific indie-rocker and artist was recorded with Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
3 Words 3344.

3 Words

by Cheryl Cole
October 26, 2009
After seven years and five studio albums released while in all-girl group Girls Aloud, British R&B pop singer, Cheryl Cole goes solo.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.4
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains 3345.

Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains

by Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
October 21, 2008
Sebastien Grainger, the Ex-Death from Above 1979 singer/drummer, releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
24 Hours 3346.

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
Paper Walls 3347.

Paper Walls

by Yellowcard
July 17, 2007
Yellowcard's follow-up to 2006's "Lights and Sounds," again produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
MPLSound 3348.

MPLSound

by Prince
March 29, 2009
After releasing Planet Earth for free in the United Kingdom, the singer-songwriter's three albums (one by new artist Bria Valente) are packaged together as a Target store exclusive in the United States. As the title implies, it contains some of the funk rock sounds he created.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.2
Way To Normal 3349.

Way To Normal

by Ben Folds
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the artist was produced by Dennis Herring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP] 3350.

Nightfreak And The Sons Of Becker [EP]

by The Coral
January 26, 2004
This limited edtion 11-song low-fi mini-album was recorded with producer Ian Broudie over the course of a week.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Oohs & Aahs 3351.

Oohs & Aahs

by Say Hi
March 3, 2009
The latest from the indie-rock group was written and produced by band leader Eric Elbogen.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Xenophanes 3352.

Xenophanes

by Omar Rodríguez-López
November 10, 2009
Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez Lopez releases his first Spanish-only solo album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Battle For The Sun 3353.

Battle For The Sun

by Placebo
June 9, 2009
The sixth album for the London-based rock trio was produced by Dave Bottrill and is the band's first album with new drummer, Steve Forrest (original drummer Steve Hewitt parted company in 2007).
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.4
Strength In Numbers 3354.

Strength In Numbers

by Calla
February 20, 2007
This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.'
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Introducing 3355.

Introducing

by Brilliant Colors
November 3, 2009
The rock trio led by Jess Scott releases its debut album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Morning View 3356.

Morning View

by Incubus
October 23, 2001
The Los Angeles-based funk-metal band returns with a follow-up to 1999's 'Make Yourself.' Scott Litt (R.E.M.) returns as producer.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.7
Goddess In The Doorway 3357.

Goddess In The Doorway

by Mick Jagger
November 20, 2001
Guests on the Rolling Stones frontman's fourth solo album include Bono, Lenny Kravitz, Wyclef Jean, Pete Townshend, Rob Thomas, and Joe Perry.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.0
Monsoon 3358.

Monsoon

by Preston School Of Industry
February 17, 2004
The band's sophomore disc includes guest appearances by Wilco and Scott McCaughey (Minus 5).
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Dark End Of The Street [EP] 3359.

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
When The Deer Wore Blue 3360.

When The Deer Wore Blue

by Figurines
September 11, 2007
Jeremy Lemos worked on the third album for the Denmark band.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Karmacode 3361.

Karmacode

by Lacuna Coil
April 4, 2006
The Italian goth-metal outfit fronted by Cristina Scabbia attempts to make it big in the U.S. with this fourth album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
Let's Bottle Bohemia 3362.

Let's Bottle Bohemia

by The Thrills
September 14, 2004
Disc #2 for the Irish band was produced by Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson), with Peter Buck and Van Dyke Parks helping on a track apiece.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
The Looks 3363.

The Looks

by MSTRKRFT
July 18, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the new duo of Death From Above 1979's Jesse Keeler and that band's producer, Al-P.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
The Dandy Warhols Are Sound 3364.

The Dandy Warhols Are Sound

by The Dandy Warhols
July 14, 2009
Originally shelved by Capitol Records for a different mix (2003's "Welcome To The Monkey House"), this remixed by Russell Elavedo finally gets a formal release.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Christmas In The Heart 3365.

Christmas In The Heart

by Bob Dylan
October 13, 2009
This is the first Christmas album for the singer and proceeds will be donated to the charities, Feeding America, The World Food Programme, and Crisis UK.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Three's Co. 3366.

Three's Co.

by The Tyde
August 29, 2006
The Los Angeles-based California-rock outfit led by Darren and Ann Do Rademaker returns with a third album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
TA 3367.

TA

by Trans Am
May 7, 2002
The ever-changing Washington D.C. outfit dives completely into the realm of 80s-style electro-synth pop (complete with vocals) for this, their sixth album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Auf Der Maur 3368.

Auf Der Maur

by Auf Der Maur
June 1, 2004
This is the solo debut for Melissa Auf der Maur, who served as bassist for both Smashing Pumpkins and Hole. Chris Goss produced the disc, which also features appearances from Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Brant Bjork (Kyuss) and James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins).
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Believe 3369.

Believe

by Disturbed
September 17, 2002
The Chicago alt-metal band follows their 2 million-selling debut, 'The Sickness,' with this sophomore effort, working once again with producer Johnny Z.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.7
Bittersweet World 3370.

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
The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty... 3371.

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
Abnormally Attracted To Sin 3372.

Abnormally Attracted To Sin

by Tori Amos
May 19, 2009
The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Giving Up The Ghost 3373.

Giving Up The Ghost

by Windsor For The Derby
August 16, 2005
The four-piece post-rock outfit now based in Philadelphia continue to fill out their sound on this follow-up to 'We Fight Til Death.'
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Smoke & Mirrors 3374.

Smoke & Mirrors

by The Datsuns
October 9, 2006
The New Zealand rock band returns with a third album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
This Is Hope 3375.

This Is Hope

by Mull Historical Society
July 19, 2004
Colin McIntyre returns with his third album in as many years, like its predecessors a bit, well, strange.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Meteora 3376.

Meteora

by Linkin Park
March 25, 2003
This long-awaited follow-up to 2000's 'Hybrid Theory' contains 12 new tracks co-produced by Don Gilmore.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.8
Ripe 3377.

Ripe

by Ben Lee
September 18, 2007
The Australian singer's sixth album features a duet with Mandy Moore.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Kratitude 3378.

Kratitude

by The Seconds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the trio of Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Zach Max (Ex Models) and Jeannie Kwon.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
If Songs Could Be Held 3379.

If Songs Could Be Held

by Rosie Thomas
September 13, 2005
This is the third album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter. Ed Harcourt guests on one track.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Up To Now 3380.

Up To Now

by Snow Patrol
November 10, 2009
The two-disc compilation album features three new tracks.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.9
Welcome 3381.

Welcome

by James Pants
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Spokane, Washington, artist discovered by Peanut Butter Wolf.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Moonwink 3382.

Moonwink

by Spinto Band
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the indie-rock band that began with the name Free Beer.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Rock N Roll Jesus 3383.

Rock N Roll Jesus

by Kid Rock
October 9, 2007
Rob Cavallo produced the album with Kid Rock.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
The Isness 3384.

The Isness

by The Future Sound of London
August 13, 2002
The first new album for the English electronic outfit in six years sees the band heading in a completely new direction, away from their dark electronica in favor of a more organic, psychedelic rock vibe. Surprisingly (for a FSOL album), there's guitar, vocals, strings, and harmonica, and trippy song titles such as "The Mello Hippo Disco Show."
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
Armed Love 3385.

Armed Love

by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
July 26, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this fourth album for the Swedish quartet, which features contributions by Billy Preston and Ash's Charlotte Hatherley.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Shine On 3386.

Shine On

by Jet
October 3, 2006
The Australian rockers reunite with producer Dave Sardy for this second album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited 3387.

Monsieur Gainsbourg Revisited

by Various Artists
August 1, 2006
Fourteen tracks by the late French songwriter Serge Gainsbourg are covered (in English) by the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Portishead, Placebo, Tricky, Jarvis Cocker and Cat Power.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Audioslave 3388.

Audioslave

by Audioslave
November 19, 2002
After frontman Zack de la Rocha left Rage Against the Machine in 2000, the remaining members of that Los Angeles band enlisted former Soundgarden leader Chris Cornell, and together they formed Audioslave. This is their debut release.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Cryptomnesia 3389.

Cryptomnesia

by El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez
May 5, 2009
The first album of three recorded in 2006 by the side project of Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.7
Fragments of Freedom 3390.

Fragments of Freedom

by Morcheeba
August 1, 2000
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.0
I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP] 3391.

I'm Lonely (And I Love It) [EP]

by Future Bible Heroes
July 18, 2000
A five-track EP from the band featuring Christopher Ewen and the Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt and Claudia Gonson. Like all previous FBH releases, it features a mix of the song "Hopeless."
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Happiness Ltd. 3392.

Happiness Ltd.

by Hot Hot Heat
September 11, 2007
The Canadian band's third studio album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
Porcelain 3393.

Porcelain

by Sparta
July 13, 2004
The El Paso, Texas four-piece (featuring those members of At The Drive-In who didn't join the Mars Volta) return with a second full-length, produced by Mike Major.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
eMOTIVe 3394.

eMOTIVe

by A Perfect Circle
November 2, 2004
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tackles a variety of covers on this latest from his side project, A Perfect Circle, including versions of songs by Depeche Mode ("People Are People"), Devo ("Freedom Of Choice") and Marvin Gaye ("What's Going On"). Also included are two originals.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
Jet Lag 3395.

Jet Lag

by Josiah Wolf
March 16, 2010
The debut full-length solo album for the Why? band member was written after his 11-year relationship ended and he left California.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
JackInABox 3396.

JackInABox

by Turin Brakes
June 7, 2005
The British folk-pop duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian return for a third album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.4
The Best Little Secrets Are Kept 3397.

The Best Little Secrets Are Kept

by Louis XIV
March 22, 2005
This is the debut full-length for the bawdy San Diego, Calif. rock outfit led by Jason Hill and Brian Karscig.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.4
Free Somehow 3398.

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
The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele 3399.

The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

by Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
February 3, 2009
Signed to Animal Collective's Paw Tracks label, the artist releases his first full-length album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.5
The Listener 3400.

The Listener

by Howe Gelb
March 18, 2003
Giant Sand's Howe Gelb returns with his second solo album for Thrill Jockey. Recorded half in Denmark and half in his native Arizona, 'The Listener' features appearances by members of Calexico and Handsome Family.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd