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Metamorphosen

Metamorphosen

by Branford Marsalis Quartet
March 17, 2009
The jazz saxophonist leads his quartet with its latest album.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
To Lose My Life

To Lose My Life

by White Lies
March 17, 2009
The debut album for the London trio was produced by Ed Buller and Max Dingle.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Tomorrow Today

Tomorrow Today

by Seeland
March 17, 2009
The debut album for the electronic duo of Tim Felton and Billy Bainbridge.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Beware

Beware

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
March 17, 2009
Will Oldham's latest album under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy moniker features appearances by such guest as Wilco's Leroy Bach and Mekons' Jon Langford.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Wavvves

Wavvves

by Wavves
March 17, 2009
This is the first release on Fat Possum Records for the San Diego-based indie-rock artist.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Fist Of God

Fist Of God

by MSTRKRFT
March 17, 2009
The Toronto duo's latest album feature guests such as E-40, Ghostface Killah, and John Legend.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.0
Easy Come, Easy Go

Easy Come, Easy Go

by Marianne Faithfull
March 17, 2009
The latest album for the English artist features guest appearances by Nick Cave, Cat Power, Rufus Wainwright, Keith Richards, and Antony Hegarty.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Rearrange Beds

Rearrange Beds

by An Horse
March 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie duo from Brisbane, Australia.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
Some Sweet Relief

Some Sweet Relief

by Speck Mountain
March 17, 2009
The second album for the rock band headed by Marie-Claire Balabanian and Karl Briedrick.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
Static Tensions

Static Tensions

by Kylesa
March 17, 2009
The latest album for the metal band from Savannah, Georgia is its second featuring two drummers.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Going My Way

Going My Way

by Randy Weeks
March 17, 2009
The latest release produced by Will Sexton for the California singer since his move to Austin, Texas, features Eliza Gilkyson and Cindy Cashdollar as guest singers.
Metascore:
73
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Listening Tree

Listening Tree

by Tim Exile
March 17, 2009
The third album for the English electronica artist and producer.
Metascore:
62
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The Strange Boys And Girls Club

The Strange Boys And Girls Club

by The Strange Boys
March 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the quartet from Texas.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Dirty Bomb

Dirty Bomb

by Filastine
March 10, 2009
Grey Filastine, the Barcelona, Spain-based producer, releases his second album on DJ/Rupture’s Soot label.
Metascore:
77
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Mystery [EP]

Mystery [EP]

by BLK JKS
March 10, 2009
The South African indie-rock band releases its first EP produced by Secret Machines' Brandon Curtis.
Metascore:
80
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Scream

Scream

by Chris Cornell
March 10, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer/guitarist was produced by Timberland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.2
All I Ever Wanted

All I Ever Wanted

by Kelly Clarkson
March 10, 2009
The American Idol winner releases her fourth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.7
Face Control

Face Control

by Handsome Furs
March 10, 2009
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Slipway Fires

Slipway Fires

by Razorlight
March 10, 2009
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.3
Bare Bones

Bare Bones

by Madeleine Peyroux
March 10, 2009
The latest album for the jazz singer from Athens, Georgia was produced by Larry Klein, Joe Henry, and Steely Dan's Walter Becker.
Metascore:
76
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Love vs Money

Love vs Money

by The-Dream
March 10, 2009
The second album for the producer/singer was produced with Chrstopher "Tricky" Stewart and features guest appearances by Kanye West, Mariah Carey, and Lil Jon.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Not Without A Fight

Not Without A Fight

by New Found Glory
March 10, 2009
The debut album on the Epitaph label for the pop-punk band from Florida is also their first studio album in nearly three years.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.3
Mama, I'm Swollen

Mama, I'm Swollen

by Cursive
March 10, 2009
The sixth studio album for the Omaha, Nebraska-based indie-rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Grrr...

Grrr...

by Bishop Allen
March 10, 2009
This is the third full-length for the Brooklyn, New York, indie-rock band.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.3
Heavy Ghost

Heavy Ghost

by DM Stith
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York artist who was discovered by Shara Worden of My Brightest Diamond.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
(a)spera

(a)spera

by Mirah
March 10, 2009
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon-based artist features Tara Jane O’Neill, Lori Goldston, and The Decemberists' Chris Funk as guest musicians.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Thank You Very Quickly

Thank You Very Quickly

by Extra Golden
March 10, 2009
The third album for the band that includes members from Kenya and the United States.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Elvis Perkins In Dearland

Elvis Perkins In Dearland

by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
An Imaginary Country

An Imaginary Country

by Tim Hecker
March 10, 2009
The Canadian electronica artist releases his latest album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Rockwell

Rockwell

by Anni Rossi
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for the singer was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Song Of The Pearl

Song Of The Pearl

by Arbouretum
March 10, 2009
The David Heumann-led band releases its latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band

by Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band
March 10, 2009
The Seattle-based band's debut album was produced with Scott Colburn.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Underneath The Owl

Underneath The Owl

by Riverboat Gamblers
March 10, 2009
The Texas punk-rock band releases its latest album.
Metascore:
60
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tbd
The Truth Is Here [EP]

The Truth Is Here [EP]

by Brother Ali
March 10, 2009
The follow-up to "The Undisputed Truth," this EP features B-sides and some new material.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
As Seen Through Windows

As Seen Through Windows

by Bell Orchestre
March 10, 2009
This is the second album for the Montreal group featuring two members of Arcade Fire.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Advance Base Battery Life

Advance Base Battery Life

by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
March 10, 2009
Owen Ashworth latest album is a collection of singles and compilation tracks released between 2005 and 2008.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead

Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead

by John Wesley Harding
March 10, 2009
The English singer returns from a stinct of writing novels under the name Wesley Stace to record his latest album.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day

I Can Wonder What You Did with Your Day

by Julie Doiron
March 10, 2009
The Canadian singer's latest solo album was produced by ex-Eric's Trip bandmate Rick White.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Ridin' High

Ridin' High

by Keelay & Zaire
March 10, 2009
The debut full-length album for hip-hop producers Kyle "Keelay" Pierce and Tim "Zaire" Lewis.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
All The Plans

All The Plans

by Starsailor
March 9, 2009
The fourth album for the British rock band was produced by Steven Osbourne.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Better Than Heavy

Better Than Heavy

by Mongrel
March 7, 2009
The debut album for the group fronted by Reverend and The Makers' Jon McClure, featuring Joe Moskow; Arctic Monkeys' Matt Helders and Andy Nicholson; Babyshambles' Drew McConnell; and UK hip-hop artist Lowkey.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Little Hells

Little Hells

by Marissa Nadler
March 3, 2009
The fourth album for the Boston-based singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Coady.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

How to Get To Heaven From Scotland

by Aidan Moffat And The Best-Ofs
March 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock quartet led by Aidan Moffat.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Invaders Must Die

Invaders Must Die

by The Prodigy
March 3, 2009
The first album for the electronic duo in four years features Dave Grohl and James Rushent as guest musicians.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
Middle Cyclone

Middle Cyclone

by Neko Case
March 3, 2009
The singer's latest album produced with Darryl Neudorf features guests such as M. Ward and members of The New Pornographers, Los Lobos, Calexico, The Sadies, and Giant Sand.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
No Line On The Horizon

No Line On The Horizon

by U2
March 3, 2009
The 12th studio album for the Irish rock band was produced with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Communion

Communion

by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 3, 2009
The two-disc set for the Swedish rock band is its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.5
Blue Lights On The Runway

Blue Lights On The Runway

by Bell X1
March 3, 2009
This is the Irish band's first album without Brian Crosby, who left to pursue other projects.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Lucky One

Lucky One

by Raul Malo
March 3, 2009
After two cover albums, the former Mavericks singer releases his first album of original songs on the Fantasy Records label.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Midnight At The Movies

Midnight At The Movies

by Justin Townes Earle
March 3, 2009
The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
The Bridge: Concept of a Culture

The Bridge: Concept of a Culture

by Grandmaster Flash
March 3, 2009
The first studio album from the rapper in over 20 years features guests such as Big Daddy Jane, Busta Rhymes, KRS One, Q-Tp, and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.2
Adult Nights

Adult Nights

by Wild Light
March 3, 2009
The debut album for the New Hampshire rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Written In Chalk

Written In Chalk

by Buddy & Julie Miller
March 3, 2009
Married couple Buddy and Julie Miller release their latest album together featuring guest artists including Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, the McCrary Sisters, and Larry Campbell.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
X Marks Destination

X Marks Destination

by The Whip
March 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the Manchester quartet.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
Oohs & Aahs

Oohs & Aahs

by Say Hi
March 3, 2009
The latest from the indie-rock group was written and produced by band leader Eric Elbogen.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
When Machines Exceed Human Intelligence

When Machines Exceed Human Intelligence

by Harmonic 313
March 3, 2009
The first album from Mark Pritchard under the name Harmonic 313.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Take My Breath Away

Take My Breath Away

by Gui Boratto
March 3, 2009
The second album on Kompakt for the Brazilian electronic music artist/producer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
C'est Com...Com...Complique

C'est Com...Com...Complique

by Faust
March 3, 2009
The German rock group returns with original members Jean Herve Peron, Werner "Zappi" Diermaier, and Ulan Bator's Amaury Cambuzat.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fine Fascination

Fine Fascination

by Red Light Company
March 2, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based band was produced by Adrian Bushby.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Songs From The Floodplain

Songs From The Floodplain

by Jon Boden
March 2, 2009
The second solo album for the folk singer who was born in Chicago but is now based in Britain.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
For Now

For Now

by The Bishops
March 2, 2009
The British indie-rock trio, which includes twins Mike and Pete Bishop, releases its second album, produced by Brian O'Shaughnessy.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
tbd
Insult To Injury

Insult To Injury

by The Nightingales
March 2, 2009
The latest album for the former members of the English punk group The Prefects was produced by Hans Joachim Irmler (Faust).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Jet Black

Jet Black

by Gentleman Reg
February 24, 2009
The second release on Arts & Letters for the Canadian singer, who also appeared in John Cameron Mitchell's movie Shortbus.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Troubadour

Troubadour

by K'NAAN
February 24, 2009
The Somalian-born rapper releases his second album, which features Chubb Rock, Damian Marley, Adam Levine (Maroon 5), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Mos Def, and Chali 2na as guests.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl

Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl

by Van Morrison
February 24, 2009
The live album features Van Morrison performing songs from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, on November 7 and 8, 2008, at the Hollywood Bowl.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
200 Million Thousand

200 Million Thousand

by Black Lips
February 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Atlanta rock band is the follow-up to its 2007 album "Good Bad Not Evil."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Wrath

Wrath

by Lamb of God
February 24, 2009
The Virginian metal band's follow-up to its Grammy-nominated 2006 album, "Sacrament," was produced by Josh Wilbur.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Roll On

Roll On

by J.J. Cale
February 24, 2009
The latest album for the blues singer, who most recently collaborated with Eric Clapton on their 2006 Grammy-winning album, "The Road to Escondido."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Easy Does It

Easy Does It

by Jake Owen
February 24, 2009
The second album for the Florida-born country singer was produced by Jimmy Ritchey.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Hungry Bird

Hungry Bird

by Clem Snide
February 24, 2009
The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
War Child Presents Heroes

War Child Presents Heroes

by Various Artists
February 24, 2009
The charity CD features artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Paul McCartney, each of whom picked one of their classic songs to be sung by such musicians as TV on the Radio, Elbow, Beck, Lily Allen, and Franz Ferdinand.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Never Going Back

Never Going Back

by Shemekia Copeland
February 24, 2009
The fifth album for the daughter of blues guitarist/singer Johnny Copeland was produced by Oliver Wood.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Lucky

Mr. Lucky

by Chris Isaak
February 24, 2009
The first album in seven years from Chris Isaak--who also returns with his own talk show on the Biography Channel--was produced by Eric Rosse and John Shanks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
Barracuda

Barracuda

by Kinky
February 24, 2009
The latest album for the Mexican band was produced by Money Mark.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Here We Go Magic

Here We Go Magic

by Here We Go Magic
February 24, 2009
The debut album for Luke Temple as Here We Go Magic was recorded in two months.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Padded Room

Padded Room

by Joe Budden
February 24, 2009
The follow-up to the New York rapper's 2003 self-titled album feature The Game, Drew Hudson, Junkyard Gang, and Emanny as guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
I Have Hands

I Have Hands

by The Bran Flakes
February 24, 2009
The latest release from the duo features 30 tracks of their samples.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
White Bird Release

White Bird Release

by Pan-American
February 24, 2009
The latest solo album for Labradford's Mark Nelson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ashley Walters

Ashley Walters

by Ashley Walters
February 23, 2009
The "Hustle" actor/singer/rapper releases his latest solo album.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Mother Of Curses

Mother Of Curses

by D. Rider
February 17, 2009
The debut album for the rock band led by Todd Albert Rittmann.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Artificial Fire

Artificial Fire

by Eleni Mandell
February 17, 2009
The seventh full-length album from the Los Angeles singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Camel's Back

The Camel's Back

by Psapp
February 17, 2009
This is the British duo's third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dissolver

Dissolver

by Iran
February 17, 2009
TV On The Radio's Kyp Malone returns to his other band, Iran, to release its third album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]

March Of The Zapotec/Holland [EP]

by Beirut
February 17, 2009
The first of the double EP set, March of the Zapotec, features Mexican music influences, whereas the second, Holland, includes songs made by Zach Condon under the name Realpeople.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made

Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made

by Fol Chen
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the California band featuring two former members of the band Liars.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Hold Time

Hold Time

by M. Ward
February 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Years Of Refusal

Years Of Refusal

by Morrissey
February 17, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer was produced by the late Jerry Finn.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Common Existence

Common Existence

by Thursday
February 17, 2009
The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
The Century Of Self

The Century Of Self

by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
February 17, 2009
The sixth full-length album for the rock band from Texas is its first on the Richter Scale/Justice label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
February 17, 2009
The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Habeas Corpus

Habeas Corpus

by Living Things
February 17, 2009
This is the second album on the Jive label for the rock quartet from St. Louis.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Hush

Hush

by Asobi Seksu
February 17, 2009
The third album for the New York indie-rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
The Spirit Of Apollo

The Spirit Of Apollo

by N.A.S.A.
February 17, 2009
Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon team up with a variety of guests on their first album together.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.1
Tight Knit

Tight Knit

by Vetiver
February 17, 2009
The fourth album for the Andy Cabic-led band was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Goodnight Oslo

Goodnight Oslo

by Robyn Hitchcock
February 17, 2009
The second album Robyn Hitchcock has recorded with The Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, & Bill Rieflin) features a track used in the film Rachel Getting Married.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Havilah

Havilah

by The Drones
February 17, 2009
The latest album for the Australian rock band is the first studio album to feature current guitarist Dan Luscombe, who replaced Rui Pereira.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
All Aboard Future

All Aboard Future

by These Are Powers
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album on the Dead Oceans label for the trio from Brooklyn and Chicago.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
To Be Still

To Be Still

by Alela Diane
February 17, 2009
The California-born, Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter releases her follow-up to her debut album, "The Pirate’s Gospel."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Reviver [EP]

Reviver [EP]

by Abe Vigoda
February 17, 2009
The California indie-rock band releases a five-track EP.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Animals In The Dark

Animals In The Dark

by William Elliott Whitmore
February 17, 2009
The Iowan-born singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Anti label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.4