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The Adventures Of Bobby Ray

The Adventures Of Bobby Ray

by B.o.B
April 27, 2010
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta, Georgia, native features guest appearances from such artists as Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Paramore's Hayley Williams, and Eminem.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Our Inventions

Our Inventions

by Lali Puna
April 27, 2010
The electro-pop group, which also includes Notwist's Markus Acher, releases its fourth full-length studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Fearless Love

Fearless Love

by Melissa Etheridge
April 27, 2010
The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
What We Lose In The Fire We Gain In The Flood

What We Lose In The Fire We Gain In The Flood

by The Mynabirds
April 27, 2010
Former Georgie James band member Laura Burhenn releases her debut album produced by Richard Swift.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Paul's Tomb: A Triumph

Paul's Tomb: A Triumph

by Frog Eyes
April 27, 2010
The Canadian rock band led by Carey Mercer release its latest album on new label Dead Oceans.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Tourist History

Tourist History

by Two Door Cinema Club
April 27, 2010
The Northern Ireland duo who remixed the Phoenix track "Lasso" releases its first full-length album produced by Eliot James.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Nobody's Daughter

Nobody's Daughter

by Hole
April 27, 2010
The band officially disbanded in 2002, but it's been more than 12 years since the Courtney Love-led rock band recorded "Celebrity Skin." A new lineup greets listeners as original members Eric Erlandson and Melissa Auf der Maur do not return.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.5
Come To Life

Come To Life

by Natalie Imbruglia
April 26, 2010
The fourth album for the Australian singer features a song co-written with Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.9
Blue Sky Noise

Blue Sky Noise

by Circa Survive
April 20, 2010
The rock quintet moves to Atlantic Records for its third album, which was produced by David Bottrill.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Travelling Like The Light

Travelling Like The Light

by V.V. Brown
April 20, 2010
The British singer-songwriter who has worked with the Pussycat Dolls and Sugarbabes releases her debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
True Love Cast Out All Evil

True Love Cast Out All Evil

by Roky Erickson With Okkervil River
April 20, 2010
The 13th Floor Elevators founder returns with his first album of new music in more than 10 years, and Okkervil River joins him as his backing band.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Thistled Spring

Thistled Spring

by Horse Feathers
April 20, 2010
The Portland, Oregon indie band led by Justin Ringle releases its third album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Streetlights

Streetlights

by Kurupt
April 20, 2010
The rapper returns to release his latest solo album after working with DJ Quik on BlaQKout.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Sleep Mountain

Sleep Mountain

by The Kissaway Trail
April 20, 2010
The second full-length album for the Danish band was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
No Guts. No Glory.

No Guts. No Glory.

by Airbourne
April 20, 2010
The Australian rock band formed by brothers, Joel and Ryan O'Keeffe releases its second full-length studio album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.1
Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast

Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast

by Cornershop
April 20, 2010
This is the first album for the British band since 2002's "Handcream For A Generation."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
One Good Thing

One Good Thing

by Lou Rhodes
April 20, 2010
The former singer for the electronic band Lamb releases her third solo album of folk music.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Swim

Swim

by Caribou
April 20, 2010
The Canadian electronic artist releases his follow-up to his Polaris Music Prize-winning album Andorra.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu

All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu

by Rufus Wainwright
April 20, 2010
The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
My Best Friend Is You

My Best Friend Is You

by Kate Nash
April 20, 2010
The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
Country Music

Country Music

by Willie Nelson
April 20, 2010
The latest album for the country singer produced by T Bone Burnett features popular bluegrass, country, and folk songs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Travellers In Space And Time

Travellers In Space And Time

by The Apples In Stereo
April 20, 2010
The indie rock band led by Elephant 6 label co-founder Robert Schneider releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Rise Up

Rise Up

by Cypress Hill
April 20, 2010
The first album in six years for the rap group features Audioslave/Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello and Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda as guest artists.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.1
La La Land

La La Land

by Plants and Animals
April 20, 2010
The second album for the Canadian indie rock band was recorded in Montreal and Paris, France.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Clinging To A Scheme

Clinging To A Scheme

by The Radio Dept.
April 20, 2010
The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Thing

Thing

by Trans Am
April 20, 2010
The rock band brings a space theme to its latest studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Fire Away

Fire Away

by Ozomatli
April 20, 2010
The Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based group releases its latest album produced by Tony Berg.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Love & Desperation

Love & Desperation

by Sweet Apple
April 20, 2010
This is the debut album for the rock group led by John Petkovic, which includes Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis, Cobra Verde's Tim Parnin, and Witch's Dave Sweetapple as members.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
I Am What I Am

I Am What I Am

by Merle Haggard
April 20, 2010
The newest release for the California-born country singer-songwriter is his first on Vanguard Records.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Tears, Lies, And Alibis

Tears, Lies, And Alibis

by Shelby Lynne
April 20, 2010
This is the first album on the Virginia-born singer-songwriter’s own label, Everso Records.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Suite #420

Suite #420

by Devin The Dude
April 20, 2010
The Houston rapper returns with his latest album, which coincidently is named Suite 420 and was released on April 20th.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Bleeding Through

Bleeding Through

by Bleeding Through
April 13, 2010
The metal band from Orange County, California releases its first album on the Rise Records label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Fornever

Fornever

by Murs & 9th Wonder
April 13, 2010
The rapper teams up with the producer for their fourth album together, which features Kurupt, Verbs, 9thmatic, Suga Free, Sick Jacken, and Uncle Chucc as guest performers.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Jason Castro

Jason Castro

by Jason Castro
April 13, 2010
The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Achin' And Shakin'

Achin' And Shakin'

by Laura Bell Bundy
April 13, 2010
This is the debut album for the singer best known for her recent Broadway runs in Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and Wicked.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Prins Thomas

Prins Thomas

by Prins Thomas
April 13, 2010
The Norwegian producer, who has worked with Lindstrom on several albums, releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Raw Power [Reissue]

Raw Power [Reissue]

by Iggy & the Stooges
April 13, 2010
The third and final album for the influential band sees its third release, which includes the until-now-out-of-print David Bowie mix and a live CD of the 1973 performance at the Atlanta rock club, Richards. A deluxe edition also includes a DVD and a CD of outtakes, rare tracks, and alternate versions of songs.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Animal Feelings

Animal Feelings

by Rafter
April 13, 2010
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Weathervanes

Weathervanes

by Freelance Whales
April 13, 2010
This is the debut album for the New York City indie quintet.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Congratulations

Congratulations

by MGMT
April 13, 2010
Pete Kember produced the second album with the rock band led by Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser, which also includes three members from the touring live band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
The Dark Leaves

The Dark Leaves

by Matt Pond
April 13, 2010
The latest album from the rock band was produced with Chris Hansen. Three of the songs were released on the three-part The Threep EPs released between November 2009 and March 2010.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Wild Hunt

Wild Hunt

by The Tallest Man on Earth
April 13, 2010
After his well-received debut album released by Swedish label Gravitation, Kristian Matsson returns with his follow-up on the US-based label Dead Oceans.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Year Of The Black Rainbow

Year Of The Black Rainbow

by Coheed and Cambria
April 13, 2010
The concept album produced by Atticus Rose and Joe Barresi is the prequel to the prog rock band's Amory Wars narrative, written by singer Claudio Sanchez.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.3
I See The Sign

I See The Sign

by Sam Amidon
April 13, 2010
The singer-songwriter worked with Nico Muhly on his album of traditional and untraditional songs reworked into folk music.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Tommy

Tommy

by Dosh
April 13, 2010
The fifth album for Martin Dosh was named after his friend Tom Cesario, who had died two years ago.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Junior

Junior

by Kaki King
April 13, 2010
The first album on Rounder Records for the singer-songwriter was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Leave Your Sleep

Leave Your Sleep

by Natalie Merchant
April 13, 2010
The former 10,000 Maniacs singer releases a 26-track solo album based on poems about childhood.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones

Bears, Mayors, Scraps & Bones

by Cancer Bats
April 13, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Canadian punk rock band.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.2
Emotion & Commotion

Emotion & Commotion

by Jeff Beck
April 13, 2010
The first studio album in nearly 10 years for the Grammy winner features Imelda May, Olivia Safe, and Joss Stone as guest singers.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.8
Everybody Wants To Be On TV

Everybody Wants To Be On TV

by Scouting For Girls
April 12, 2010
Andy Green returns as producer for the second album for the British indie rock band.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
2.9
No Mas

No Mas

by Javelin
April 6, 2010
After receiving a good reception from the demo release, "Jamz n Jemz," the duo from Providence, Rhode Island, releases its full-length debut on Luaka Bop.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Steal Your Face

Steal Your Face

by Mi Ami
April 6, 2010
Paul Manley returns as a producer for the rock band's second full-length album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
...And Then We Saw Land

...And Then We Saw Land

by Tunng
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the British group is its first without cofounder Sam Genders.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
I Speak Because I Can

I Speak Because I Can

by Laura Marling
April 6, 2010
The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Go

Go

by Jónsi
April 6, 2010
After releasing an album with boyfriend Alex Somers in 2009, the Sigur Ros singer returns with his first solo album produced with Peter Katis.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Queen of Denmark

Queen of Denmark

by John Grant
April 6, 2010
This is the debut solo album for the former lead singer of Denver band, The Czars.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Here Lies Love

Here Lies Love

by David Byrne & Fatboy Slim
April 6, 2010
David Byrne works with Fatboy Slim for his concept album about the life of the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The two-disc set includes singers such as Tori Amos, Steve Earle, Sharon Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Merchant, Allison Moorer, Santigold, St. Vincent, Martha Wainwright, and Florence Welch.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
I Learned The Hard Way

I Learned The Hard Way

by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
April 6, 2010
The fourth album for the funk/soul group from New York was produced by Bosco Mann.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Midnight Souvenirs

Midnight Souvenirs

by Peter Wolf
April 6, 2010
The former singer for the J. Geils Band releases his first solo album in eight years, which features duets with Merle Haggard, Shelby Lynne, and Neko Case.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Propellor Time

Propellor Time

by Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3
April 6, 2010
The third album credited with The Venus 3 was originally recorded in 2006 and features contributions from such artists as Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones, The Smiths' Johnny Marr, and Nick Lowe.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Shame, Shame

Shame, Shame

by Dr. Dog
April 6, 2010
The quintet's sixth album produced by Rob Schnapf is its first on the Anti label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Women + Country

Women + Country

by Jakob Dylan
April 6, 2010
The second solo album for the former frontman of The Wallflowers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer

Fear Is Excruciating But Therein Lies The Answer

by Red Sparowes
April 6, 2010
The third instrumental album for the rock project started by Isis members Bryant Clifford Meyer and Jeff Caxide is its first since Josh Graham left in 2008.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.8
Hippies

Hippies

by Harlem
April 6, 2010
The second full-length for the Austin trio features 16 tracks and is their first for Matador Records.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Pumps!

Pumps!

by Growing
April 6, 2010
The Brooklyn, New York, band moves to Vice Records for its latest album, which is also the first with new band member Sadie Laska.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Slash

Slash

by Slash
April 6, 2010
The debut solo album for the Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist was produced by Eric Valentine and features guest appearances by Chris Cornell, Adam Levine, Dave Grohl, Kid Rock, Iggy Pop, and Fergie, as well as former Guns N' Roses members, Izzy Stadlin, Duff McKagan, and Steve Adler.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.3
Black Tambourine

Black Tambourine

by Black Tambourine
March 30, 2010
The compilation, which includes six unreleased songs, as well as tracks released earlier on 1999's "Complete Recordings," for the Washington, D.C.-area indie pop band which was originally formed as a side project for members of Whorl and Velocity Girl with Pam Berry as the lead singer.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
6.9
Sweet Sister [EP]

Sweet Sister [EP]

by Annuals
March 30, 2010
Singer Adam Baker wrote, recorded, and produced his band's latest EP in its North Carolina recording studio.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift

Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift

by E-40
March 30, 2010
The San Francisco Bay Area rapper releases two albums on the same day, Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift and Revenue Retrievin': Night Shift. The albums feature such guests as B-Legit, Gucci Mane, Suga T, Too Short, and E-40's son Droop-E.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.9
Man From Another Time

Man From Another Time

by Seasick Steve
March 30, 2010
The California-born singer-songwriter who has had much more success overseas, releases his fourth album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Animal

Animal

by Autokratz
March 30, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the British duo who have remixed songs for Fischerspooner, La Roux, and Underworld.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
I Will Be

I Will Be

by Dum Dum Girls
March 30, 2010
The debut album for Dee Dee (aka Kristen Gundred) was recorded with the help of producer Richard Gottehrer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Freight Train

Freight Train

by Alan Jackson
March 30, 2010
The multi-award-winning country singer-songwriter releases his latest album, which includes a duet with Lee Ann Womack on the cover of Vern Gosdin's "Til The End."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Raymond v. Raymond

Raymond v. Raymond

by Usher
March 30, 2010
After being pushed back several times, the sixth album for the R&B singer is finally released, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, T.I., and will.i.am.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7
New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh

New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh

by Erykah Badu
March 30, 2010
Unlike New Amerykah Part One: 4th World War, the follow-up is the opposite of the 2008 release, with songs about relationships and love and with a more analog sound.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Outbursts

Outbursts

by Turin Brakes
March 30, 2010
The British duo return to their folk rock roots with their debut on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Medicine County

Medicine County

by Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs
March 30, 2010
This is the third album for the British duo who recently moved to Georgia in the United States.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Down The Way

Down The Way

by Angus & Julia Stone
March 30, 2010
This is the second album for the Australian brother and sister folk duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.9
Wu-Massacre

Wu-Massacre

by Meth-Ghost-Rae
March 30, 2010
Wu-Tang's Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon join up again with an album produced by RZA and Mathematics.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Love To Live

Love To Live

by The Living Sisters
March 30, 2010
The debut album for the trio formed by The Bird And The Bee's Inara George, Lavender Diamond's Becky Stark, and Eleni Mandell.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Non Stop Erotik

Non Stop Erotik

by Black Francis
March 30, 2010
Frank Black of The Pixies releases his latest solo album coproduced with Eric Drew Feldman.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Vol. 2

Vol. 2

by Wooden Shjips
March 30, 2010
This is a second compilation of live singles, B-sides, and covers for the San Francisco band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The eXXecution

The eXXecution

by Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx
March 23, 2010
Brooklyn rapper Ruste Juxx joins Canadian-born producer Marco Polo to release their first album together.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
Rough Travel For A Rare Thing [Live]

Rough Travel For A Rare Thing [Live]

by Bill Callahan
March 23, 2010
The first live album for the artist previously known as Smog is only avaliable as a download or as two vinyl records. The 11 tracks were recorded in 2007 in Australia.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Black Sands

Black Sands

by Bonobo
March 23, 2010
The fourth album for Simon Green, the British DJ who goes by the name Bonobo, weaves in orchestral strings, hip hop beats, afro-latin sounds, and vocals from Andreya Triana to his downtempo style.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Option Paralysis

Option Paralysis

by The Dillinger Escape Plan
March 23, 2010
The fourth album for the rock band is its first on its Season of Mist label and with drummer Billy Rymer (Gil Sharone left to concentrate on his band Stolen Babies).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Coconut

Coconut

by Archie Bronson Outfit
March 23, 2010
Four years since its sophomore release, the British band worked with producer Tim Goldsworthy on its third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Volume Two

Volume Two

by She & Him
March 23, 2010
Zooey Deschanel and Matt Ward return with their second album together, which features two cover songs.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Two Thousand And Ten Injuries

Two Thousand And Ten Injuries

by Love Is All
March 23, 2010
The third album for the Swedish indie rock band is the first with Polyvinyl.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Head First

Head First

by Goldfrapp
March 23, 2010
The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
My World 2.0

My World 2.0

by Justin Bieber
March 23, 2010
The second release for the Canadian singer is described as the second half of his debut album--the first half being the November 2009 release "My World."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
3.4
Oversteps

Oversteps

by Autechre
March 23, 2010
This is the 10th album for the electronica duo from Manchester, England.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
The Way Of The World

The Way Of The World

by Mose Allison
March 23, 2010
The first album in 12 years for the jazz pianist is his first on the ANTI label and was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Still Standing

Still Standing

by Monica
March 23, 2010
The R&B singer returns with her first album in nearly four years featuring songs cowritten with such artists as Bryan-Michael Cox, Missy Elliott, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Jazmine Sullivan, Crystal Johnson, and Stargate.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Interpreting The Masters, Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall And John Oates

Interpreting The Masters, Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall And John Oates

by The Bird And The Bee
March 23, 2010
Inara George and Greg Kurstin cover eight Hall & Oates classic songs, including one original song influenced by the duo.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Here's The Tender Coming

Here's The Tender Coming

by The Unthanks
March 23, 2010
The British folk band changed its name from Rachel Unthank & the Winterset to its current (shorter) name after a lineup change.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Illustrated Garden

The Illustrated Garden

by Radar Bros.
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles rock band's latest album introduces new members Be Hussey (bass) and Stevie Treichel (drums).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
High Places Vs. Mankind

High Places Vs. Mankind

by High Places
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles-based indie duo releases its second studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor

S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor

by Serena-Maneesh
March 23, 2010
The Norwegian band recorded some of this second full-length album in a cave.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
In The Court Of The Wrestling Let's

In The Court Of The Wrestling Let's

by Let's Wrestle
March 23, 2010
The debut full-length album for the British rock trio was named after the King Crimson album, In the Court of The Crimson King.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd