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Wait For Me

Wait For Me

by Moby
June 30, 2009
Influenced by a talk he heard by David Lynch, Moby recorded the album at home.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.6
Cradlesong

Cradlesong

by Rob Thomas
June 30, 2009
The second solo album for the former Matchbox Twenty singer was produced with Matt Serletic.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
American Saturday Night

American Saturday Night

by Brad Paisley
June 30, 2009
The latest album for the Grammy Award-winning country singer was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Jeremih

Jeremih

by Jeremih
June 30, 2009
The debut album for the Chicago R&B singer was produced by Mick Schultz.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Killswitch Engage [2009]

Killswitch Engage [2009]

by Killswitch Engage
June 30, 2009
The latest album for the Massachusetts rock band was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Voltaic [Live]

Voltaic [Live]

by Björk
June 30, 2009
The live CD features live recordings after the release of 2007's "Volta."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Chamber Music

Chamber Music

by Wu-Tang Clan
June 30, 2009
While it is listed as a Wu-Tang Clan album, it is actually a collection of songs and spoken word performed by some members of the group.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Imidiwan: Companions

Imidiwan: Companions

by Tinariwen
June 29, 2009
This is the fourth album for the African band.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
The Guilty Office

The Guilty Office

by The Bats
June 23, 2009
This is the seventh album for the New Zealand rock quartet.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
In Living Cover

In Living Cover

by Jay Brannan
June 23, 2009
The second album for the singer-songwriter-actor features several cover songs and two originals.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.3
Varshons

Varshons

by The Lemonheads
June 23, 2009
The covers album for the alt-rock band features Liv Tyler and Kate Moss as guest singers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Farm

Farm

by Dinosaur Jr.
June 23, 2009
The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Octahedron

Octahedron

by The Mars Volta
June 23, 2009
The fifth album for the rock band is its first with Warner Bros.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
A Man's Thoughts

A Man's Thoughts

by Ginuwine
June 23, 2009
The latest album for the singer features Brandy, Bun B, Missy Elliott, and Timberland as guests.
Metascore:
53
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tbd
Back & Fourth

Back & Fourth

by Pete Yorn
June 23, 2009
Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Far

Far

by Regina Spektor
June 23, 2009
The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs)

Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs)

by Patterson Hood
June 23, 2009
The second solo album for the Drive-By Truckers lead singer features his father (bassist with the Muscle Shoals) and his DBT bandmates.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Spinnerette

Spinnerette

by Spinnerette
June 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for The Distillers' Brody Dalle-led band was produced by fellow band member Alain Johannes.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer

by Sunset Rubdown
June 23, 2009
The third album for the Spencer Krug-led project is its first with newest member Mark Nicol.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Beacons Of Ancestorship

Beacons Of Ancestorship

by Tortoise
June 23, 2009
The rock band releases its first album of new material since 2004's "It's All Around You."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Born On Flag Day

Born On Flag Day

by Deer Tick
June 23, 2009
The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs

Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs

by Otis Taylor
June 23, 2009
The latest album for the blues artist includes Gary Moore and Jason Moran as guests.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Rewild

Rewild

by Amazing Baby
June 23, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn quintet.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.1
Travels With Myself And Another

Travels With Myself And Another

by Future of the Left
June 23, 2009
This is the second album for the Welsh rock band.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Black Clouds & Silver Linings

Black Clouds & Silver Linings

by Dream Theater
June 23, 2009
The tenth album for the metal band was also released as a 3-disc set featuring instrumental mixes and cover songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Ambivalence Avenue

Ambivalence Avenue

by Bibio
June 23, 2009
The second full-length album for Stephen Wilkinson is his first on Warp records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
The Phenomenal Handclap Band

The Phenomenal Handclap Band

by The Phenomenal Handclap Band
June 23, 2009
The debut album for the New York group started by Daniel Collas and Sean Marquand.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Eugene Mcguinness

Eugene Mcguinness

by Eugene McGuinness
June 23, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the singer-songwriter from England.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
God Help The Girl

God Help The Girl

by God Help The Girl
June 23, 2009
The sountrack to Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch musical movie of the same name, which is scheduled to be filmed in 2010.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Person To Person

Person To Person

by Foreign Born
June 23, 2009
This is the debut album on Secretly Canadian for indie rock quartet from Los Angeles.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Old Crows/Young Cardinals

Old Crows/Young Cardinals

by Alexisonfire
June 23, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian rock quintet was produced with Julius "Juice" Butty.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
Song Up In Her Head

Song Up In Her Head

by Sarah Jarosz
June 16, 2009
This is the debut album for the 17-year-old singer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Spirit Moves

Spirit Moves

by Dave Douglas
June 16, 2009
The latest album for the jazz musician was influenced by Lester Bowie and his Brass Fantasy band.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Street Sweeper Social Club

Street Sweeper Social Club

by Street Sweeper Social Club
June 16, 2009
The debut album for the new project led by Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave and Boots Riley of The Coup.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.1
Lines, Vines and Trying Times

Lines, Vines and Trying Times

by Jonas Brothers
June 16, 2009
The pop group's fourth album features Miley Cyrus, Common, and Jonny Long.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
3.4
Back From The Dead

Back From The Dead

by Spinal Tap
June 16, 2009
The 2-disc set is the rock band's third actual album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do

Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do

by Major Lazer
June 16, 2009
Switch and Diplo team up to release their first album as Major Lazer.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Skeletons

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
Here With Me

Here With Me

by Holly Williams
June 16, 2009
The daughter of Hank Williams, Jr. releases her second solo album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Tape Chants

Tape Chants

by Gregg Kowalsky
June 9, 2009
This is the second album for the California-based electronic artist.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Bitte Orca

Bitte Orca

by Dirty Projectors
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Brooklyn-based indie band is its first on the Domino Records label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
The Eternal

The Eternal

by Sonic Youth
June 9, 2009
The double album from the punk legends was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.1
Battle For The Sun

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
The Ecstatic

The Ecstatic

by Mos Def
June 9, 2009
The fourth solo album for the rapper/actor features Talib Kweli, Slick rick, and Georgia Anne Muldrow as guest artists.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
The E.N.D.

The E.N.D.

by The Black Eyed Peas
June 9, 2009
The Black Eyed Peas return to release its first studio album in five years.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.4
West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum

by Kasabian
June 9, 2009
The third studio album for the British band was produced by Dan the Automator.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller

by Rhett Miller
June 9, 2009
The fourth solo album for the Old 97s singer was produced by Salim Nourallah and features Jon Brion, The Apples In Stereo's John Dufilho, and Billy Harvey.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Excitement Plan

The Excitement Plan

by Todd Snider
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the alt-country singer was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Rainwater Cassette Exchange

Rainwater Cassette Exchange

by Deerhunter
June 9, 2009
The latest EP for the Atlanta, Georgia indie-rock band was produced by Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Miike Snow

Miike Snow

by Miike Snow
June 9, 2009
Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Oh My God, Charlie Darwin

Oh My God, Charlie Darwin

by The Low Anthem
June 9, 2009
The first album on the Nonesuch label for the trio of Rhode Islanders.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion

The Pariah, The Parrot, The Delusion

by Dredg
June 9, 2009
Inspired partly by a Salman Rushdie essay, the California metal band's fourth album was produced by Matt Radosevich.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.8
The People Or The Gun

The People Or The Gun

by Anti-Flag
June 9, 2009
The punk rock band releases its first album on the SideOneDummy label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Man Of Aran OST

Man Of Aran OST

by British Sea Power
June 9, 2009
The rock band releases a soundtrack to the 1934 movie "Man of Aran."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Flowers

Flowers

by Joan of Arc
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Chicago band led by Tim Kinsella.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Blaqkout

Blaqkout

by DJ Quik & Kurupt
June 9, 2009
This is the first album to feature DJ Quik and Kurupt together.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Jhelli Beam

Jhelli Beam

by Busdriver
June 9, 2009
This is the second album for Anti label by the rap artist.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Here And Now

Here And Now

by Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey
June 9, 2009
Two former member The dB's return to record their first album together in some time. Branford Marsalis, Jon Wurster, Logan Matheny, and Gary Greene appear as guest musicians.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Best In Town

The Best In Town

by The Blackout
June 9, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Welsh hard rock band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.0
Cope

Cope

by Freeland
June 9, 2009
Adam Freeland's second album under the name Freeland features Brody Dalle, Twiggy Ramirez, Joey Santiago, and Tommy Lee as guest artists.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Loud Wars

The Loud Wars

by So Many Dynamos
June 9, 2009
The third album for the St. Louis-based rock band was produced by Chris Walla.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Little Match Girl Passion

Little Match Girl Passion

by David Lang
June 9, 2009
Co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall and the Perth Theater and Concert Hall, the recording of David Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Music.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
6.4
Drift

Drift

by Nosaj Thing
June 9, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Los Angeles producer/DJ.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Of The Cathmawr Yards

Of The Cathmawr Yards

by The Horse's Ha
June 9, 2009
The debut album for the Chicago-based group featuring The Zincs' James Elkington and Eleventh Dream Day's Janet Bean.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Chickenfoot

Chickenfoot

by Chickenfoot
June 5, 2009
The self-titled debut album for the supergroup was formed by Van Halen's Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7
Moondagger

Moondagger

by Deastro
June 2, 2009
This is the latest album for Randolph Chabot, who had a track on his label's "Adult Swim" album "Ghostly Swim."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Preliminaires

Preliminaires

by Iggy Pop
June 2, 2009
Hal Cragin produced the rock legend's latest album, influenced by jazz music.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Secret, Profane & Sugarcane

Secret, Profane & Sugarcane

by Elvis Costello
June 2, 2009
T Bone Burnett returns as producer for Elvis Costello's latest album, featuring an acoustic strings band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.3
Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King

Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King

by Dave Matthews Band
June 2, 2009
The rock band's latest album was produced by Rob Cavallo and is its first album without saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who died in the summer of 2008.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
New Again

New Again

by Taking Back Sunday
June 2, 2009
The fourth album for the rock band is the first with its new guitarist, Matthew Fazzi (Fred Mascherino left to pursue a solo career.)
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire

Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire

by Eels
June 2, 2009
The first album in four years for the rock band led by E, aka Mark Oliver Everett.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
The Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972

The Archives Vol. 1 1963-1972

by Neil Young
June 2, 2009
The eight-disc (or 10 if you buy the deluxe DVD set) box set from the singer-songwriter features previously released and unreleased works from 1963 to 1972.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.3
Let The Dominoes Fall

Let The Dominoes Fall

by Rancid
June 2, 2009
The punk-rock band's first album in more than six years was produced by Brett Gurewitz.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Jay Stay Paid

Jay Stay Paid

by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
June 2, 2009
The 28-track collection of unreleased tracks from the rapper/producer, who passed away three years ago, was produced by his mother and arranged by Pete Rock.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Roadhouse Sun

Roadhouse Sun

by Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses
June 2, 2009
The second major release for the New Mexico singer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Blood

Blood

by Franz Ferdinand
June 2, 2009
The band's thrid album, "Tonight" is dub remixed by producer Dan Carey.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.1
Crossing The Rubicon

Crossing The Rubicon

by The Sounds
June 2, 2009
The third album for the Swedish five-piece rock group.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.1
Sunny Side Up

Sunny Side Up

by Paolo Nutini
June 2, 2009
The second album for the singer was produced by Ethan Johns.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Grace Around the World

Grace Around the World

by Jeff Buckley
June 2, 2009
The CD/DVD set collects some of the performances the singer-songwriter gave during his world tour to promote his debut album, "Grace," from 1994 to 1996.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
City Center

City Center

by City Center
May 26, 2009
This is the debut album for the New York indie band led by Fred Thomas.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1

Someday This Could All Be Yours, Vol. 1

by The Paper Chase
May 26, 2009
The first of an expected two-volume concept album features new drummer Jason Garner.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.7
Veckatimest

Veckatimest

by Grizzly Bear
May 26, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based indie-rock band.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

by Phoenix
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the French rock band was produced with Philippe Zdar.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
The High End Of Low

The High End Of Low

by Marilyn Manson
May 26, 2009
Twiggy Ramirez returns to the band on its seventh studio album, produced with Sean Beavan and Chris Vrenna.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
Amanda Leigh

Amanda Leigh

by Mandy Moore
May 26, 2009
The latest album for the actress/pop singer was produced with Mike Viola and on her manager's new record label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Eating Us

Eating Us

by Black Moth Super Rainbow
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh indie band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
II

II

by Lindstrom & Prins Thomas
May 26, 2009
This is the second album for the two Norwegian artists together.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Under And Under

Under And Under

by Blank Dogs
May 26, 2009
The latest album from the Brooklyn-based artist also known as Mike Sniper, who's real identity remains mysterious.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Monoliths & Dimensions

Monoliths & Dimensions

by Sunn O)))
May 26, 2009
The metal band worked with composer Eyvind Kang on its seventh album, which features Australian guitar player Oren Ambarchi, vocalists Attila Csihar, Jessika Kenney, Earth's Dylan Carlson, and trombonists Julian Priester and Stuart Dempster as guest artists.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
6.8
My Electric Family

My Electric Family

by Bachelorette
May 26, 2009
The second full-length album for the New Zealand-based artist, Annabel Alpers.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Fake Surfers

Fake Surfers

by The Intelligence
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Seattle-based rock group was produced by Mike McHugh.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Harmonium

Harmonium

by The Soundcarriers
May 26, 2009
The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women

Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women

by Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women
May 26, 2009
Dave Alvin collaborates with a female group on his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Rose City

Rose City

by Viva Voce
May 26, 2009
After taking a year off, Kevin and Anita Robinson wrote and recorded this album in a month.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Ciao!

Ciao!

by Tiga
May 26, 2009
The Canadian DJ's latest album features Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, and producer Soulwax.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
More Heart Than Brains

More Heart Than Brains

by Bike For Three!
May 26, 2009
Buck 65 and Greetings From Tuskan never met to record this first album together.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
The Glass Bead Game

The Glass Bead Game

by James Blackshaw
May 26, 2009
The latest album for the British artist features singer Lavinia Blackwell, John Contreras on cello and Joolie Wood on violin.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Arrivals

Arrivals

by worriedaboutsatan
May 25, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Leeds, England duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Two

Two

by Miss Kittin & The Hacker
May 19, 2009
This is the second album from the French electronic artists.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Espoi

Espoi

by Hermas Zopoula
May 19, 2009
The debut album on Ashmatic Kitty for the African artist, who sings in four languages on the 2-disc set.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd