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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
Eats Darkness

Eats Darkness

by Apostle Of Hustle
May 19, 2009
Broken Social Scene's Andrew Whiteman leads the indie rock trio with its third full length album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The Mirror Explodes

The Mirror Explodes

by The Warlocks
May 19, 2009
The fifth album for the Los Angeles-based rock band was produced by Rod Cervera.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Relapse

Relapse

by Eminem
May 19, 2009
The Detroit rapper returns with his first album in five years, which features guest appearances by 50 Cent and producer Dr. Dre.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.2
It's Frightening

It's Frightening

by White Rabbits
May 19, 2009
The second album for the band was produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Manners

Manners

by Passion Pit
May 19, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Massachusetts indie-rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Abnormally Attracted To Sin

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
Around The Well

Around The Well

by Iron & Wine
May 19, 2009
This double CD set contains unreleased and rare tracks from singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Yours Truly, The Commuter

Yours Truly, The Commuter

by Jason Lytle
May 19, 2009
The ex-Grandaddy singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Further Complications

Further Complications

by Jarvis Cocker
May 19, 2009
The second solo album for the Pulp frontman was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Yesterday And Today

Yesterday And Today

by The Field
May 19, 2009
The follow-up to Axel Willner's 2007 album, "From Here We Go Sublime" features Battles drummer John Stanier.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Romanian Names

Romanian Names

by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Blackout! 2

Blackout! 2

by Method Man & Redman
May 19, 2009
After some delays, the sequel to the release of the first collaboration together, Blackout!, is finally released.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Still Night, Still Light

Still Night, Still Light

by Au Revoir Simone
May 19, 2009
The third album for the all-girl trio from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Back On My B.S.

Back On My B.S.

by Busta Rhymes
May 19, 2009
The first album on the Universal Motown label for the rapper features guest artists such as Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, T. Pain, Pharell, Akon, T.I., Estelle, Mary J Blige, J. Foxx, J. Legend, and Common.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
4.2
Just Go

Just Go

by Lionel Richie
May 19, 2009
The multi-award winning R&B singer's latest release features Akon as a guest artist.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Zee Avi

Zee Avi

by Zee Avi
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the Malaysian-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Folk Art

Folk Art

by Joe Lovano Us Five
May 19, 2009
The latest album for the jazz saxophonist features his new band, Us Five.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
La Llama

La Llama

by Savath & Savalas
May 19, 2009
Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73), Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Carlos Lange release the band's fourth album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
'Em Are I

'Em Are I

by Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard
May 19, 2009
Jeffrey Lewis' latest album is his first to be credited with his backing band, The Junkyard.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Brooklynati

Brooklynati

by Tanya Morgan
May 19, 2009
The trio of rappers from Cincinnati, Ohio and Brooklyn, New York, releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Clues

Clues

by Clues
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the group is led by the Unicorns' Alden Penner and Arcade Fire member, Brendan Reed.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Super Animal Brothers III

Super Animal Brothers III

by EAR PWR
May 19, 2009
The Baltimore via North Carolina duo release their latest album.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Polly Scattergood

Polly Scattergood

by Polly Scattergood
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.)
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
Hard Islands

Hard Islands

by Nathan Fake
May 18, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the British electronic artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
21st Century Breakdown

21st Century Breakdown

by Green Day
May 15, 2009
The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Townes

Townes

by Steve Earle
May 12, 2009
Steve Earle covers songs by the late Townes Van Zandt for his latest album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Crime Pays

Crime Pays

by Cam'ron
May 12, 2009
The sixth studio album for the New York rapper features Byrd Lady, Skitzo, 40 Cal., C.O., and Sky Lyn as guests.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Quicken The Heart

Quicken The Heart

by MaxĂŻmo Park
May 12, 2009
The third album for the English indie rock quintet.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Sewn Together

Sewn Together

by Meat Puppets
May 12, 2009
The Meat Puppets return with its second album since reuniting in 2006.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
We Be Xuxa

We Be Xuxa

by Mika Miko
May 12, 2009
The Los Angeles punk band releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Magnolia

Magnolia

by Wooden Birds
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the new band led by Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Bricolage

Bricolage

by Bricolage
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish quartet was produced by Stephen Lironi.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Untitled #23

Untitled #23

by The Church
May 12, 2009
The popular Australian rock band releases its latest album on its own Unorthodox label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.9
Shout At The Doner

Shout At The Doner

by Kid 606
May 12, 2009
This is the latest album for the California-based electronic artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Divided By Night

Divided By Night

by The Crystal Method
May 12, 2009
The fourth studio album for the Los Angeles duo features guest artists such as Jon Brion, Peter Hook, Justin Warfield, Emily Haines, and Jason Lytle.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.5
Mind The Drift

Mind The Drift

by Big Business
May 12, 2009
The latest album for the rock band from Seattle was produced by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.8
Blood From A Stone

Blood From A Stone

by Hanne Hukkelberg
May 12, 2009
The latest album for the Norwegian singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
OK Bear

OK Bear

by Jeremy Enigk
May 12, 2009
The third full-length solo album for the former Sunny Day Real Estate singer was produced by Santi Garcia and Ricky Falkner.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Desire Lines

Desire Lines

by Meanderthals
May 12, 2009
The debut album between Norwegian producer Rune Lindbaek and the British-based Idjut Boys.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Spinning Top

The Spinning Top

by Graham Coxon
May 11, 2009
Blur's Graham Coxon releases his seventh solo album, produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Actor

Actor

by St. Vincent
May 5, 2009
Annie Clark's second album was produced with John Congleton.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
I Feel Cream

I Feel Cream

by Peaches
May 5, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian rocker was produced with Digitalism, Simian Mobile Disco and Soulwax.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Spoils

Spoils

by Alasdair Roberts
May 5, 2009
The latest album from the Scottish singer-songwriter features his drummer from Appendix Out.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Outer South

Outer South

by Conor Oberst And The Mystic Valley Band
May 5, 2009
Conor Oberst's latest solo album is the first to be credited with The Mystic Valley Band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free

Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free

by Akron/Family
May 5, 2009
This is the first album for the trio since Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in the fall of 2007.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
White Lies For Dark Times

White Lies For Dark Times

by Ben Harper And Relentless7
May 5, 2009
Ben Harper's latest album is the first album to be credited with the Relentless7.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Fantasy Ride

Fantasy Ride

by Ciara
May 5, 2009
The third album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer features guest appearances by Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, The-Dream, Ludacris, Chris Brown, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.5
Cause I Sez So

Cause I Sez So

by New York Dolls
May 5, 2009
The second album since the band returned in 2006 was produced by their first producer, Todd Rundgren.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Entertainment

Entertainment

by Fischerspooner
May 5, 2009
The New York duo's third album was produced with Jeff Saltzman.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Primary Colours

Primary Colours

by The Horrors
May 5, 2009
The second album for the British rock band was produced by Portishead's Geoff Barrow.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Outside Love

Outside Love

by Pink Mountaintops
May 5, 2009
The third album for the band led by Black Mountain's Stephen McBean includes contributions from nearly a dozen other musicans.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night)

Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night)

by Yusuf
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter previously known as Cat Stevens was recorded live in various studios around the world.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Wavering Radiant

Wavering Radiant

by Isis
May 5, 2009
The fifth album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Joe Barresi.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Grey Britain

Grey Britain

by Gallows
May 5, 2009
The second album for the British punk-rock band was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Enter The Vaselines

Enter The Vaselines

by The Vaselines
May 5, 2009
The two-disc set for the Scottish indie-rock band includes the reissues of two EPs, an LP, several demos, and live tracks recorded in the late 1980s.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Epiphany

Epiphany

by Chrisette Michele
May 5, 2009
The second album for the Grammy-winning singer features Ne-Yo as a guest artist.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
A Ways Away

A Ways Away

by Tara Jane O'Neil
May 5, 2009
This is the first album on K Records for the Portland, Oregon, singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Wooden Arms

Wooden Arms

by Patrick Watson
May 5, 2009
The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Balf Quarry

Balf Quarry

by Magik Markers
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the band from Connecticut was produced by Scott Colburn.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Cryptomnesia

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
Reintegration Time

Reintegration Time

by Shout Out Out Out Out
May 5, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian band from Edmonton.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Replica Sun Machine

Replica Sun Machine

by The Shortwave Set
May 5, 2009
The sophomore album for the London-based band was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
For The Lions

For The Lions

by Hatebreed
May 5, 2009
The Connecticut-based band releases an album of covers of influential hard rock, metal, and punk songs.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Invisible Cities

Invisible Cities

by NOMO
May 5, 2009
Recorded during the Ghost Rock sessions, NOMO's latest album blends space jazz, intergalactic rock, and Afrobeat rhythms across nine tracks just over 42 minutes in Invisible Cities.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Insides

Insides

by Jon Hopkins
May 5, 2009
The electronic artist/producer who previously worked on Coldplay's Viva La Vida releases his first album on the Domino label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Wall Of Arms

Wall Of Arms

by The Maccabees
May 4, 2009
The second album for the British indie-rock quintet was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
True Romance

True Romance

by Golden Silvers
May 4, 2009
The debut album for the British indie rock trio.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.8
Together Through Life

Together Through Life

by Bob Dylan
April 28, 2009
The latest release for the singer/songwriter was produced by Jack Frost.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know

by Heaven & Hell
April 28, 2009
The members of Black Sabbath (without Ozzy Osboune) return as Heaven & Hell to release its first album under the name.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
My One And Only Thrill

My One And Only Thrill

by Melody Gardot
April 28, 2009
The second full-length album for the singer-songwriter from Philadelphia was produced by Larry Klein.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Summer Of Hate

Summer Of Hate

by Crocodiles
April 28, 2009
The debut album for the indie-rock duo from San Diego who were previously members of The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Remind Me Where The Light Is

Remind Me Where The Light Is

by Great Northern
April 28, 2009
The second album for the Los Angeles indie-rock duo was produced with Michael Patterson and Nic Jodoin.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
The Rebirth Of Venus

The Rebirth Of Venus

by Ben Lee
April 28, 2009
Brad Wood returns to produce the Australian singer's seventh studio album.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.0
High On Jackson Hill

High On Jackson Hill

by Immaculate Machine
April 28, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian indie-rock band was recorded in Brooke Gallupe's parent's house.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Are You In?

Are You In?

by De La Soul
April 28, 2009
The hip-hop group joins up with Nike for its Original Run series to release this continuous 45-minute iTunes-exclusive mixtape.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Moderat

Moderat

by Moderat
April 28, 2009
Modeselektor and Apparat team up to release their first full-lenth album together.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
theFREEhoudini

theFREEhoudini

by Themselves
April 28, 2009
Doseone and Jel return after a six year absense to release a mix tape featuring such guests as Buck 65, Aesop Rock, Busdriver, and Odd Nosdam.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV

When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV

by Nadja
April 28, 2009
The Toronto-based duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff release their latest album, featuring eight cover songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Help

Help

by Thee Oh Sees
April 28, 2009
The San Francisco-based band led by John Dwyer releases its follow-up to last year's "The Masters Bedroom is Worth Spending a Night In."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
The Voice

The Voice

by Mike Jones
April 28, 2009
The second album for the Houston rapper features such guest artists as T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Twista, Trey Songz, Hurricane Chris, and Devin the Dude.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Coaster

Coaster

by NOFX
April 28, 2009
The 11th album for the San Francisco-based punk-rock band was produced with Bill Stevenson.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Colonia

Colonia

by A Camp
April 28, 2009
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Ben Folds Presents: University A Cappella!

Ben Folds Presents: University A Cappella!

by Ben Folds
April 28, 2009
Ben Folds worked with university a cappella groups to perform some of his songs for this album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Music For The People

Music For The People

by The Enemy
April 27, 2009
The second album for the alt-rock band was recorded in analog.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Mythomania

Mythomania

by Cryptacize
April 21, 2009
The second album for the experimental rock trio was recorded near Yosemite.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Never Gonna Touch The Ground

Never Gonna Touch The Ground

by Still Flyin'
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the 15-member group from San Francisco.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Modbilly

Modbilly

by The Boxmasters
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the band led by Billy Bob Thornton.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Walking On A Dream

Walking On A Dream

by Empire of the Sun
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the Australian band formed by The Sleepy Jackson's Luke Steele and Pnau's Nick Littlemore.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.3
Yes

Yes

by Pet Shop Boys
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the dance music duo was produced with Xenomania.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Cage The Elephant

Cage The Elephant

by Cage the Elephant
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the Kentucky indie-rock band was produced by Jay Joyce.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Dark Days/Light Years

Dark Days/Light Years

by Super Furry Animals
April 21, 2009
The Welsh band releases its ninth album features Franz Ferdinand’s Nick McCarthy rapping in German on 'Inaugural Trams.'
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Shallow Life

Shallow Life

by Lacuna Coil
April 21, 2009
The fifth album for the Italian metal band was produced by Don Gilmore.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.4
Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away

Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away

by Slaid Cleaves
April 21, 2009
The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Tinted Windows

Tinted Windows

by Tinted Windows
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the band comprised of Taylor Hanson of Hanson fame, Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos, Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger and ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
Sounds Of The Universe

Sounds Of The Universe

by Depeche Mode
April 21, 2009
The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Touchdown

Touchdown

by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
April 21, 2009
The third album for the English quartet was produced by Paul Savage.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Art Brut vs. Satan

Art Brut vs. Satan

by Art Brut
April 21, 2009
The third album for the English band was produced by Black Francis (aka Frank Black).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Potato Hole

Potato Hole

by Booker T.
April 21, 2009
The first solo album for Booker T in 20 years features Neil Young and the Drive-By Truckers.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Asleep In The Bread Aisle

Asleep In The Bread Aisle

by Asher Roth
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the 23-year-old rapper from the suburbs of Philadelphia.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.9