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Field Music (Measure)

Field Music (Measure)

by Field Music
February 16, 2010
The indie rock English outfit made up of brothers David and Peter Brewis (original drummer in the Futureheads) has reunited with founder/director Andrew Moore on its latest, Field Music (Measure).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Peace And Love

Peace And Love

by Juliana Hatfield
February 16, 2010
Hatfield moves toward a more acoustic sound for her self-produced 10th studio release.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Constant

The Constant

by Story Of The Year
February 16, 2010
Elvis Baskette produces the fourth album for the St. Louis rock band that started out as Big Blue Monkey (an existing blues group by the same name resulted in a name change).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Stimulus Package

The Stimulus Package

by Freeway & Jake One
February 16, 2010
On his first album with the Rhymesayers label, rapper Freeway teams up with producer Jake One.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Gorilla Manor

Gorilla Manor

by Local Natives
February 16, 2010
The Los Angeles band's debut album is the latest to incorporate afropop to its sound.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Been Meaning To Tell You

Been Meaning To Tell You

by Ernest Gonzales
February 16, 2010
The Texas artist formerly known as Theory of Everything releases his second album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fixin' The Charts, Volume One

Fixin' The Charts, Volume One

by Everybody Was In The French Resistance...Now
February 16, 2010
The latest concept album from Art Brut's Eddie Argos and Blood Arm's Dylan Valdes consists of 12 pop responses, such as "Billie's Genes," where a grown-up child responds to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
Return Of The Wu & Friends

Return Of The Wu & Friends

by Wu-Tang Clan
February 16, 2010
The latest compilation features rare and unreleased remixes produced by Mathematics.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Genuine Negro Jig

Genuine Negro Jig

by Carolina Chocolate Drops
February 16, 2010
With the help of Joe Thompson--one of the last of North Carolina's African-American string-band players--the trio seeks to continue the style with its third album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Presidence

Presidence

by Excepter
February 16, 2010
The Brooklyn band's latest album is a two-disc release featuring live studio recordings and live performances.
Metascore:
65
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tbd
We Are Proud Of Our Choices

We Are Proud Of Our Choices

by Ewan Pearson
February 16, 2010
This is the third mix album for the British DJ/producer, who has also remixed tracks for such artists as The Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp, and Ladytron.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Un

Un

by Dan Black
February 16, 2010
The debut solo album for the former singer of The Servant features a sampling from Rihanna's "Umbrella," as well as the soundtrack to the film, "Starman."
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Falling Down A Mountain

Falling Down A Mountain

by Tindersticks
February 16, 2010
The latest album for the group features new members drummer Earl Harvin and guitarist Davis Kitt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You

Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You

by Lightspeed Champion
February 16, 2010
The former Test Icicles frontman Devonte Hynes of Lightspeed Champion returns with the follow-up to 2008's Falling Off The Lavender Bridge. Produced by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Gnarls Barkley), Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You is a collection of songs influenced by classical music and musical theatre.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.8
I'm New Here

I'm New Here

by Gil Scott-Heron
February 9, 2010
Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Heligoland

Heligoland

by Massive Attack
February 9, 2010
The legendary trip-hop trip, Massive Attack releases its fifth studio album Heligoland featuring an all star cast of guest vocals from Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Martina Topley-Bird, Guy Garvey and Tunde Adebimpe. The duo also collaborated with DFA's Tim Goldsworthy on selected tracks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice

Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice

by H.I.M.
February 9, 2010
Finnish goth-rock outfit, HIM returns with its seventh studio album on Sire Records.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.7
Soldier Of Love

Soldier Of Love

by Sade
February 9, 2010
After a 10-year hiatus, Sade returns with her sixth studio effort and first since 2000's "Lover's Rock."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Talking To You, Talking To Me

Talking To You, Talking To Me

by The Watson Twins
February 9, 2010
Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Kentucky, Chandra and Leigh Watson--aka the Watson Twins--follow up 2008's "Fire Songs" with "Talking to You, Talking to Me." It features members of Everest and My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Causers of This

Causers of This

by Toro y Moi
February 9, 2010
Chaz Bundick is the one-man project behind Toro Y Moi. He mixes the best musical elements from across the globe, including electronic, psychedelic-rock, and R&B on his first full length record.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Crows

Crows

by Allison Moorer
February 9, 2010
Since 2009's covers collection "Mockingbird," Allison Moorer felt it was time to do something entirely different for her next record. The country-folk singer-songwriter releases her first collection of original material in four years. It features guitarist Joe McMahan, a former member of Moorer's road band for Miss Fortune; and bassist Brad Jones, who contributed to Getting Somewhere.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Eyelid Movies

Eyelid Movies

by Phantogram
February 9, 2010
The upstate New York indie rock duo releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Black Noise

Black Noise

by Pantha du Prince
February 9, 2010
The third album for the German techno artist features Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) and !!!/LCD Soundsystem's Tyler Pope as guest artists.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.3
Ya-Ka-May

Ya-Ka-May

by Galactic
February 9, 2010
Heavily influenced by hip-hop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, the New Orleans "Bounce" quintet Galactic enlists vocal legends for its sixth studio effort. These include Rebirth Brass Band and Irma Thomas, as well as such up-and-coming Bounce artists as Cheeky Blakk, Big Freedia, and Sissy Nobby.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Another Round

Another Round

by Jaheim
February 9, 2010
The R&B singer's fifth studio album features Jadakiss on the remix of the single, "Ain't Leaving Without You."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
XXXX

XXXX

by You Say Party! We Say Die!
February 9, 2010
Released in their native country last fall, the third album for the Canadian rockers finds the quintet adds new variations to their sound.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Haywire

Haywire

by Josh Turner
February 9, 2010
The Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter releases his fourth album, which was produced by Frank Roger.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Kings Ballad

Kings Ballad

by Georgia Anne Muldrow
February 9, 2010
The latest album for the funk singer-songwriter from California contains references to Michael Jackson.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Mechanize

Mechanize

by Fear Factory
February 9, 2010
The metal band returns with original guitarist Dino Cazares for the group's first album in over four years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Odd Blood

Odd Blood

by Yeasayer
February 9, 2010
This is the second full-length album for the Brooklyn-based rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
One Life Stand

One Life Stand

by Hot Chip
February 9, 2010
The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
The Shadow Of An Empire

The Shadow Of An Empire

by Fionn Regan
February 8, 2010
The Irish singer-songwriter releases his follow-up to his 2006 Mercury Prize-nominated album "The End of History."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Who I Am

Who I Am

by Nick Jonas And The Administration
February 2, 2010
The youngest brother of the Jonas Brothers, with the help of a backing band that comprises members from Prince's New Power Generation, releases his solo side project.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.2
A Chorus of Storytellers

A Chorus of Storytellers

by The Album Leaf
February 2, 2010
Recorded in Seattle but remixed in Iceland by Jón Birgisson of Sigur Rós, A Chorus of Storytellers is the fifth album led by multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle of the Album Leaf.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Hellbilly Deluxe II

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
Concrete Jungle

Concrete Jungle

by Nneka
February 2, 2010
Nneka's first US release is an inspirational mix of love, hope, optimism, and 21st-century soul music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.0
Blackjazz

Blackjazz

by Shining
February 2, 2010
The Norwegian band led by Jorgen Munkeby has a sharper metal edge than Jaga Jazzist, which was Munkeby's previous band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.1
For the Masses

For the Masses

by Hadouken!
February 2, 2010
The second album for the English band was produced by Noisia.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.0
Prior To The Fire

Prior To The Fire

by Priestess
February 2, 2010
The Canadian rock band releases its second album produced by David Schiffman.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Paper Dolls

Paper Dolls

by The Brunettes
February 2, 2010
The New Zealand duo releases their fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

by Wakey!Wakey!
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the rock band led by singer-songwriter Michael Grubbs, who was also a cast member on the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Descending Shadows

Descending Shadows

by Pierced Arrows
February 2, 2010
Fred and Toody Cole, former members of the punk band Dead Moon formed Pierced Arrows with Kelly Halliburton to release the trio's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament

Strange Keys To Untune Gods' Firmament

by Skullflower
February 2, 2010
The British drone band's latest release is a two-CD set.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Earthology

Earthology

by The Whitefield Brothers
February 2, 2010
The latest album features such guests as Edan, Mr. Lif, and members of the Dap-Kings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Courage Of Others

The Courage Of Others

by Midlake
February 2, 2010
Released on Bella Union Records, The Courage Of Others is Midlake's third full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Rebirth

Rebirth

by Lil Wayne
February 2, 2010
On his seventh album called Rebirth, Lil Wayne fuses rock with his rap lyrical flow and features guest appearances from Eminem, Shanell (aka SNL), Kevin Rudolf, Nicki Minaj, and others.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
3.3
The Soft Pack

The Soft Pack

by The Soft Pack
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the indie rock duo from San Diego, who were formerly called the Muslims.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Unicorn

Unicorn

by Chew Lips
February 1, 2010
The debut album for the British trio was produced by David Kosten.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
In Search Of Stoney Jackson

In Search Of Stoney Jackson

by Strong Arm Steady
January 27, 2010
This California rap group at one time had Xzibit as a member, but now, the group is a trio, and releasing its first album in three years produced by Madlib.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Need You Now

Need You Now

by Lady Antebellum
January 26, 2010
The second album for the Grammy-winning country trio was produced by Paul Worley.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Heart Of My Own

Heart Of My Own

by Basia Bulat
January 26, 2010
The second album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Howard Bilerman.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
The Calcination Of Scout Niblett

The Calcination Of Scout Niblett

by Scout Niblett
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini and is her first with Drag City.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
To Realize

To Realize

by Clipd Beaks
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Oakland-based experimental rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
A Reality Tour

A Reality Tour

by David Bowie
January 26, 2010
The two-disc remastered set features a live recording from a 2003 concert in Dublin, Ireland, and three unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Five American Portraits

Five American Portraits

by The Red Krayola With Art & Language
January 26, 2010
The latest from Red Krayola and Art & Language features five tracks about the following people: Wile E. Coyote, President George W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter, John Wayne, and artist Ad Reinhardt.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Orchestrion

Orchestrion

by Pat Metheny
January 26, 2010
The latest solo album for the Grammy Award winner features machines that mimic the sound of a full orchestra.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Downtown Church

Downtown Church

by Patty Griffin
January 26, 2010
The latest album from the folk singer features gospel songs recorded in a church.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Boca Negra

Boca Negra

by Chicago Underground Duo
January 26, 2010
Originally a quintet known as the Chicago Underground Orchestra, the duo of Chris Taylor and Rob Mazurek releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Harvey Milk

Harvey Milk

by Harvey Milk
January 26, 2010
The actual first album for the Atlanta, Georgia, rock band finally receives an official release after being shelved in 1994.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
What Is Love

What Is Love

by Never Shout Never
January 26, 2010
The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
IRM

IRM

by Charlotte Gainsbourg
January 26, 2010
The first daughter of modern French pop releases her third album, IRM (the album's title is French for the MRI machines), produced by Beck.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Return To Form

Return To Form

by Major Stars
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Massachusetts-based rock band, whose only lineup change occurred in 2005 when Sandra Barrett took over vocal duties for the band from guitarist Wayne Rogers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Romance Is Boring

Romance Is Boring

by Los Campesinos!
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was recorded in Connecticut and Seattle, with Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, Parenthetical Girls' Zac Pennington, and Dead Science's Jherek Bischoff appearing as guests.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Teen Dream

Teen Dream

by Beach House
January 26, 2010
The CD/DVD set features the first album on Sub Pop for the dream pop duo from Baltimore.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
There Is Love In You

There Is Love In You

by Four Tet
January 26, 2010
The fifth album from Kieran Hebden is his first full-length release in five years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Eggs

Eggs

by Oh No Ono
January 26, 2010
The latest album for the Danish band is its first with Friendly Fire Recordings.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Realism

Realism

by Magnetic Fields
January 26, 2010
Stephin Merritt's final album in his "no-synth trilogy" was largely inspired by 1960s-70s British folk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
The Sea

The Sea

by Corinne Bailey Rae
January 26, 2010
The second album for the British singer includes darker-themed songs influenced by the death of her husband.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
The Flexible Entertainer

The Flexible Entertainer

by Pit Er Pat
January 26, 2010
This is the first album since Rob Doran left the group in 2008 as Pit Er Pat continues on as a duo with remaining members Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009

Couple Tracks: Singles 2002-2009

by Fucked Up
January 26, 2010
The two-disc collection of the punk rock band's singles plus five unreleased tracks (demos, outakes, and session versions).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Campfire Songs [Reissue]

Campfire Songs [Reissue]

by Animal Collective
January 26, 2010
This is the reissue of Animal Collective's 2003 five-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Dream Get Together

Dream Get Together

by Citay
January 26, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the San Francisco-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
2

2

by Retribution Gospel Choir
January 26, 2010
The indie rock trio led by Low guitarist Alan Sparhawk releases its second album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
No Hope, No Future

No Hope, No Future

by Good Shoes
January 25, 2010
This is the second album for English rock quartet and its first with its new bass player.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Erland And The Carnival

Erland And The Carnival

by Erland and the Carnival
January 25, 2010
This is the debut album for the folk rock band that includes Simon Tong, David Nock, and Erland Cooper.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Origins [EP]

Origins [EP]

by VoicesVoices
January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles-based duo releases a six-track EP produced by Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Ghost

Ghost

by Tape Deck Mountain
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for San Diego-based trio led by Travis Trevisan.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
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%

by Dinowalrus
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn-based trio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
In This Light & On This Evening

In This Light & On This Evening

by Editors
January 19, 2010
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Sweet Heart Rodeo

Sweet Heart Rodeo

by Dawn Landes
January 19, 2010
This is the third full-length album for the Brooklyn-based Kentucky-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Graphic As A Star

Graphic As A Star

by Josephine Foster
January 19, 2010
The latest album for the folk singer from Colorado was based on some of Emily Dickenson's poems.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
OST

OST

by Crazy Heart
January 19, 2010
The soundtrack to the film about a hard-living country music singer (Jeff Bridges) features the Golden Globe-winning song "The Weary Kind."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Frauhaus!

Frauhaus!

by Wetdog
January 19, 2010
The second album for the British punk rock trio follows their debut album released 18 months earlier.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
You & Me

You & Me

by Kevin Barker
January 19, 2010
The debut solo album for Vetiver's guitarist under his name features Joanna Newsom, Eric Johnson, Pat Sansone, and fellow Vetiver band member Otto Hauser as guest musicians.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Pizza Box

Pizza Box

by Danny Barnes
January 19, 2010
The Bad Liver's banjo player releases his latest album of country music with influences from blues, rap, and rock music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Pictures

Pictures

by The Len Price 3
January 19, 2010
This is the third album for the British rock band that has been compared to The Who for its 1960's sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Colossus

The Colossus

by RJD2
January 19, 2010
The fourth full-length album for the producer-DJ better known to the general public as the creator of the "Mad Men" theme (an edited version of his instrumental track "A Beautiful Mine.").
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Astro Coast

Astro Coast

by Surfer Blood
January 19, 2010
The Florida-based quintet shows the influence of 1990s alternative and indie rock music on its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Transference

Transference

by Spoon
January 19, 2010
The seventh full-length album self-produced by the band strips the music down to nothing more than guitar, bass, precussion, and Britt Daniel's voice.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
End Times

End Times

by Eels
January 19, 2010
The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Real Life Is No Cool

Real Life Is No Cool

by Lindstrom & Christabelle
January 19, 2010
Norway's Lindstrom and singer Christabelle join up to release their first album of disco-influenced music together.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
My Dinosaur Life

My Dinosaur Life

by Motion City Soundtrack
January 19, 2010
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus produces the punk band's fourth album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Behave Yourself [EP]

Behave Yourself [EP]

by Cold War Kids
January 19, 2010
The four-track EP features songs recorded during and after the "Loyalty To Loyalty" sessions.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Turn Ons

Turn Ons

by The Hot Rats
January 19, 2010
Supergrass' Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey team up to form The Hot Rats and release a debut album of covers produced by Nigel Godrich.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
The Betrayed

The Betrayed

by Lostprophets
January 18, 2010
The Welsh rock band recorded its first album for Sony in Los Angeles, and it is the last for drummer Ilan Rubin, who left to join Nine Inch Nails.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
Ollusion

Ollusion

by Omarion
January 12, 2010
The third solo album for the former member of B2K features guest appearances by Gucci Mane, Jay Rock, Marques Houston, and Tank.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Contra

Contra

by Vampire Weekend
January 12, 2010
The second album for the rock band was produced by band member, Rostam Batmanglij.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.9
Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

by OK Go
January 12, 2010
The latest album for the rock band from Chicago features the track "Shooting The Moon" which appeared in the "New Moon" movie soundtrack.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Y Not

Y Not

by Ringo Starr
January 12, 2010
The latest solo album for the Beatles drummer features Paul McCartney on the track "Walk With You," as well as guest vocals from Joss Stone, Ben Harper, and Richard Marx.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Heartland

Heartland

by Owen Pallett
January 12, 2010
Due to trademark reasons, Canadian singer-songwriter Owen Pallett retired the Final Fantasy band name and returned to his own name for his latest release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3