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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
July Flame

July Flame

by Laura Veirs
January 12, 2010
The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Rain On The City

Rain On The City

by Freedy Johnston
January 12, 2010
The first album of new studio material in nine years for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard McLaurin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
You Break Our Hearts, We’ll Tear Yours Out

You Break Our Hearts, We’ll Tear Yours Out

by The Gilded Palace Of Sin
January 12, 2010
The trio from Manchester, England named after an album by country rock group The Flying Burrito Brothers, release its first album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)

A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C)

by Ray Wylie Hubbard
January 12, 2010
The singer-songwriter from Oklahoma releases his first album in four years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.3
The Music Scene

The Music Scene

by Blockhead
January 12, 2010
This is the third album for the New York-based rapper.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Stigmata

Stigmata

by Martin Rev
January 5, 2010
The former member of the electro-punk duo Suicide releases his latest solo album, which is dedicated to his wife who passed away in 2007.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Animal

Animal

by Ke$ha
January 5, 2010
The debut album for the singer who appeared on the Flo Rida single "Right Round."
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.2
VH1 Storytellers

VH1 Storytellers

by Kanye West
January 5, 2010
The CD/DVD set features a performance from the VH1 Storytellers TV series after the release of "808's & Heartbreak."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
Unbroken

Unbroken

by Katherine McPhee
January 5, 2010
John Alagia produced the American Idol comtestant's second album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Chant Darling

Chant Darling

by Lawrence Arabia
January 4, 2010
This is the second album for New Zealand's James Milne as Lawrence Arabia, who previously was a touring musician with Okkervil River.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.9
Stronger With Each Tear

Stronger With Each Tear

by Mary J. Blige
December 21, 2009
The latest album for the R&B singer features guest performers Drake, T.I., and Trey Songz as well as a song from the film "Precious."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Mudvayne

Mudvayne

by Mudvayne
December 21, 2009
The fifth studio album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Jeremy Parker.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Unleashed

Unleashed

by Hurricane Chris
December 21, 2009
The second album for the rapper features such guests as Mario, Piles, Bobby Valentino, Beanie Man, and Isis.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
We Are Young Money

We Are Young Money

by Young Money
December 21, 2009
The collaboration project from Lil Wayne features Drake, Guycci Mane, Lloyd, Tyga, Shanell, Birdman, Shawt Dawg, Nicki Minaj, T-Streets, Lil' Chuckee, Lil' Twist, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, and Mack Maine.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
5.0
Fall Be Kind [EP]

Fall Be Kind [EP]

by Animal Collective
December 15, 2009
The five-track EP is the second release for the year for the rock trio.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.1
The Element Of Freedom

The Element Of Freedom

by Alicia Keys
December 15, 2009
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter releases her fourth studio album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Sex Therapy

Sex Therapy

by Robin Thicke
December 15, 2009
The fourth album for the R&B singer features such guests as Estelle, The Game, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.8
What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

by Trans Am
December 8, 2009
The three-disc set contains live recordings that span the 15-year career of the rock trio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
This Is War

This Is War

by Thirty Seconds to Mars
December 8, 2009
The Jared Leto-led rock band releases its third album produced with Flood and Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
Graffiti

Graffiti

by Chris Brown
December 8, 2009
The third album for the R&B singer features Game, Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Plies, Swizz Beatz, Trey Songz, Eva Simons, and Tank as his guest singers.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
5.0
Til The Casket Drops

Til The Casket Drops

by Clipse
December 8, 2009
Pharrell Williams returns to produce (and also guest on) the rap duo's third album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
Malice N Wonderland

Malice N Wonderland

by Snoop Dogg
December 8, 2009
The latest album for the rapper features such guests as Brandy, The Dream, R. Kelly, Pharrell, and Soulja Boy.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.2
Dreamin' Man Live '92

Dreamin' Man Live '92

by Neil Young
December 8, 2009
The latest from Neil Young's Archives Performance Series features live songs from various appearances in 1992 before the release of "Harvest Moon."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Shock Value II

Shock Value II

by Timbaland
December 8, 2009
The third solo album for the producer features appearances by Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Drake, The Fray, Keri Hilson, Chad Kroeger, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.7
The State vs. Radric Davis

The State vs. Radric Davis

by Gucci Mane
December 8, 2009
The second album for the Alabama-born rapper features such guest artists as Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, Piles, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, and Usher.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
Waiting For You

Waiting For You

by King Midas Sound
December 8, 2009
The project consisting of The Bug, Roger Robinson and Hitomi releases its first album together.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.0
Florine [EP]

Florine [EP]

by Julianna Barwick
December 2, 2009
The second EP for the singer was inspired by music she heard in church.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.9
Straight No Chaser

Straight No Chaser

by Mr. Hudson
December 1, 2009
The second album for the British singer was produced with Kanye West, who also appears as a guest artist.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.2
Stir The Blood

Stir The Blood

by The Bravery
December 1, 2009
The third album for the New York City-based rock band was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.9
Untitled

Untitled

by R. Kelly
December 1, 2009
The latest solo album for the R&B singer features Keri Hilson, Rock City, Tyrese, Robin Thicke, and The-Dream as guest singers.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
Just Like You

Just Like You

by Allison Iraheta
December 1, 2009
The top female finisher on the eighth season of American Idol releases her debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
Cocky And Confident

Cocky And Confident

by Juvenile
December 1, 2009
On his eighth release, Terius Gray aka Juvenile sees the acclaimed MC collaborating with guest performers, including Pleasure P, Kango Slim, Bobby V, Rico Love, B.G., Dorrough, and Q Corvette. Among the producers are such studio superstars as S-8ighty, Mouse, Precise, & Lu Balz, C. Smith.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
Blakroc

Blakroc

by Blakroc
November 27, 2009
The Damon Dash-produced project features the Black Keys and several hip hop artists including Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mos Def, Ludacris, RZA, Raekwon, Jim Jones, Nicole Wray, Q-Tip, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, and members of M.O.P.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Dr. No's Ethiopium

Dr. No's Ethiopium

by Oh No
November 24, 2009
The fourth album for the rapper is an instrumental release influenced by Ethiopian, rock, jazz, folk, and soul music.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Oh Glory Oh Wilderness

Oh Glory Oh Wilderness

by Holopaw
November 24, 2009
The third album for the Gainesville, Florida-based rock band led by John Orth and Jeff Hays features a new line up.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
For Your Entertainment

For Your Entertainment

by Adam Lambert
November 23, 2009
The runner-up in season eight of American Idol releases his debut album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Rated R

Rated R

by Rihanna
November 23, 2009
The fourth studio album for the R&B singer from Barbados features Slash, will.i.am, and Young Jeezy as guest artists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Glitter And Doom Live

Glitter And Doom Live

by Tom Waits
November 23, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases a live CD with tracks recorded from various cities on his 2008 tour. The second disc contains 35-minutes of stories and antidotes as told by Waits.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
The Fame Monster

The Fame Monster

by Lady Gaga
November 23, 2009
The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.9
I Dreamed A Dream

I Dreamed A Dream

by Susan Boyle
November 23, 2009
The Britain’s Got Talent runner-up releases her debut album produced by Steve Mac.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.0
Echo Party

Echo Party

by Edan
November 23, 2009
Edan mixes a variety of songs from the Traffic Entertainment Group into a 29-minute track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Live Anthology

The Live Anthology

by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
November 23, 2009
Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Ryan Ulyate picked the live songs for the four-disc collection of concert recordings spanning from 1978 to 2007.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
All Or Nothing

All Or Nothing

by Jay Sean
November 23, 2009
The British singer's first album on the Cash Money label features such guests as Lil Wayne, Sean Paul, and Lil Jon.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.4
Unexpected

Unexpected

by Angie Stone
November 23, 2009
This is the fifth album for the R&B singer/actor born in South Carolina.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
She Wolf

She Wolf

by Shakira
November 23, 2009
The Colombian singer releases her third English-language album, which reunites her with Wyclef Jean, who appeared on their number one single "Hips Don't Lie."
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.7
Reality Killed The Video Star

Reality Killed The Video Star

by Robbie Williams
November 17, 2009
The former Take That singer releases his latest solo album produced by Trevor Horn.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Don't Stop

Don't Stop

by Annie
November 17, 2009
The second album for the Norwegian singer features guest appearances by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Datarock's Fredrik Saroea.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
The Fall

The Fall

by Norah Jones
November 17, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Beak>

Beak>

by Beak>
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the trio from Bristol was written in 12 days.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Them Crooked Vultures

Them Crooked Vultures

by Them Crooked Vultures
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the supergroup composed of the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme, and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Battle Studies

Battle Studies

by John Mayer
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was co-produced with Steve Jordan.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Echo

Echo

by Leona Lewis
November 17, 2009
The second album for the "X Factor" winner features production help from a variety of people including Justin Timberlake, Ryan Tedder, John Shanks, and Max Martin.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.2
Waking Up

Waking Up

by OneRepublic
November 17, 2009
This is the second album for the Grammy-nominated rock band from Colorado.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Real Estate

Real Estate

by Real Estate
November 17, 2009
The New Jersey indie rock band that includes ex-Titus Andronicus member Martin Courtney releases its debut album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Kris Allen

Kris Allen

by Kris Allen
November 17, 2009
This is the first major label album for the winner of the eighth season of American Idol.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.4
My World

My World

by Justin Bieber
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer who was discovered on YouTube.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
3.2
Good Evening New York City

Good Evening New York City

by Paul McCartney
November 17, 2009
The three-disc set (two CDs and a DVD) features a recording of the ex-Beatle's three-night concert in New York City's Citi Field on July 17, 18, and 21, 2009.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
The Seventh Seal

The Seventh Seal

by Rakim
November 17, 2009
The rap artist releases his first solo album in ten years.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.1
BiRd-BrAiNs

BiRd-BrAiNs

by tUnE-yArDs
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
A Friend Of A Friend

A Friend Of A Friend

by Dave Rawlings Machine
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was recorded with the help of Gillian Welch, Old Crow Medicine Show, Benmont Tench, and Nate Walcott.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Live In New York

Live In New York

by The Doors
November 17, 2009
The six-disc set features the entire performance at New York's Felt Forum in 1970.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez

Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez

by Felt
November 17, 2009
The third album from the side project of Slug and Murs was produced with Aesop Rock.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet

by Kid Sister
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the rap artist features guest appearances by David Banner, Estelle, Kanye West and Too Short. It was originally scheduled to be released as "Dream Date" in 2008.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Before I Self Destruct

Before I Self Destruct

by 50 Cent
November 16, 2009
The fourth album for the rapper is finally released and features appearances by Eminem, Ne Yo, Lloyd Banks, and R. Kelly.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Never Cry Another Tear

Never Cry Another Tear

by Bad Lieutenant
November 10, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock band formed by three members of New Order, Jake Evans, and Blur's Alex James appears as a guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
The Fountain

The Fountain

by Echo & the Bunnymen
November 10, 2009
The first studio album in four years for the British rock band was produced with John McLaughlin and Simon Perry.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Midwinter Graces

Midwinter Graces

by Tori Amos
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter is 12 tracks (14 on the deluxe edition or 15 with the iTunes bonus track) of traditional and original holiday songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
The Circle

The Circle

by Bon Jovi
November 10, 2009
The New Jersey rock band releases its latest album produced with John Shanks.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.7
Attention Deficit

Attention Deficit

by Wale
November 10, 2009
The debut album for the Washington, D.C. rapper features Lady Gaga, Pharrell, Bun B., Chrisette Michele, K'naan, Marsha Ambrosius, J.Cole, Melanie Fiona, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, and Weensey as guest artists.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

by Flyleaf
November 10, 2009
The second album for the Texas heavy metal rock band was produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.8
Alter The Ending

Alter The Ending

by Dashboard Confessional
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the Chris Carrabba-led band was produced by Butch Walker and Adam Schlesinger.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Xenophanes

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
Rewolf

Rewolf

by Asobi Seksu
November 10, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the New York City-based band features reworkings of some of its previously released songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Unbalance

Unbalance

by 2562
November 10, 2009
Dave Huismans releases his second album as 2562.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hello Hurricane

Hello Hurricane

by Switchfoot
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the rock band from San Diego is the first of four recorded in the same session to be released.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Up To Now

Up To Now

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

Backtracks

by AC/DC
November 10, 2009
The box set includes rare singles, live tracks from 1977-2000, and a music video DVD.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
The Apple And The Tooth

The Apple And The Tooth

by Bibio
November 10, 2009
The follow-up to his June release "Ambivalence Avenue" features eight remixes and four new songs.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Belly Of The Lion

Belly Of The Lion

by Ola Podrida
November 10, 2009
This is the second album for film composer David Wingo as Ola Podrida.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ignore The Ignorant

Ignore The Ignorant

by The Cribs
November 10, 2009
This is the first album for the British rock band to feature the Smiths' Johnny Marr as lead guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
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