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Come Back To The Five & Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee

Come Back To The Five & Dime, Bobby Dee Bobby Dee

by Benjy Ferree
February 17, 2009
Benjy Ferree's concept album is about the life of Peter Pan actor, Bobby Driscoll, who died broke and homeless at 31.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Choral

Choral

by Mountains
February 17, 2009
The third album for the Brooklyn-based duo who met at the School of the Arts Institute of Chicago.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
Carboniferous

Carboniferous

by Zu
February 17, 2009
The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Sagarmatha

Sagarmatha

by The Appleseed Cast
February 17, 2009
The Kansas rock band's seventh album features several instrumental tracks.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.6
Uncle Charlie

Uncle Charlie

by Charlie Wilson
February 17, 2009
The former lead singer for The Gap Band releases his second solo album, which features guest appearances by Jamie Foxx, T-Pain, and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Watersports

Watersports

by Mi Ami
February 17, 2009
The San Francisco band's debut on the Quarter Stick label.
Metascore:
73
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tbd
...For The Whole World To See

...For The Whole World To See

by Death
February 17, 2009
After refusing to change the band's name, the trio of brothers from Detroit were turned away by Clive Davis of Columbia Records and the album was never completed. The surviving songs receive a proper album release some 30-plus years later from Drag City.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Sholi

Sholi

by Sholi
February 17, 2009
The debut full-length album for the trio from Davis, California was produced by Greg Saunier (Deerhoof).
Metascore:
70
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From The Forest To The Sea

From The Forest To The Sea

by Southeast Engine
February 17, 2009
The Athens, Ohio indie-rock band releases its latest album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
The Blue Depths

The Blue Depths

by Odawas
February 17, 2009
The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
kiss/kick

kiss/kick

by Broken Spindles
February 17, 2009
The Faint's Joel Petersen releases his latest album as Broken Spindles.
Metascore:
63
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So Far Gone [Mixtape]

So Far Gone [Mixtape]

by Drake
February 13, 2009
The Canadian rapper/actor's mixtape resulted in a record contract with Universal Motown.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
It's Not Me, It's You

It's Not Me, It's You

by Lily Allen
February 10, 2009
The follow-up to her 2007 debut album was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Keep It Hid

Keep It Hid

by Dan Auerbach
February 10, 2009
This is the solo debut album for the Black Keys singer/guitarist.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics

Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics

by India.Arie
February 10, 2009
The follow-up to "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship" features MC Lyte, Musiq Soulchild, Gramps Morgan, Dobet Gnahore, Terrell Carter and Sezen Aksu as guest artists.
Metascore:
73
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7.0
Light Of X

Light Of X

by Miranda Lee Richards
February 10, 2009
The second full-length album for the model/actor-turned-singer from San Francisco.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Ryan Leslie

Ryan Leslie

by Ryan Leslie
February 10, 2009
The Harvard graduate releases his debut American album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Ruins Of Berlin

Ruins Of Berlin

by Dex Romweber Duo
February 10, 2009
Formally of the Flat Duo Jets, Dexter Romweber returns with his sister on drums on his latest album produced by John Plymale. Special guests include Neko Case, Cat Power, Exene Cervenka and Rick Miller of Southern Culture on the Skids.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
Incredibad

Incredibad

by The Lonely Island
February 10, 2009
The people (Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg) behind the "Dick In A Box" song/video on Saturday Night Live releases their debut album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
First Love

First Love

by Emmy the Great
February 9, 2009
The debut album for the London, England-based singer who was featured in Brighton Port Authority's album "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat."
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Willie And The Wheel

Willie And The Wheel

by Willie Nelson And Asleep At The Wheel
February 3, 2009
Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel team up to release an album of Western Swing music.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
The Fray

The Fray

by The Fray
February 3, 2009
The follow-up to the Colorado quartet's twice-platinum debut album was produced by Aaron Johnson and Mike Flynn.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
Coming Back To You

Coming Back To You

by Melinda Doolittle
February 3, 2009
The ex-American Idol finalist releases her debut album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
To Willie

To Willie

by Phosphorescent
February 3, 2009
Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Decent Work For Decent Pay

Decent Work For Decent Pay

by Diplo
February 3, 2009
The Grammy-nominated (for producing M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes") DJ Wesley "Diplo" Pentz releases his latest remix album, featuring works from a variety of indie-rock bands such as Bloc Party, CSS, and Spank Rock.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.2
Love Hate And Then There's You

Love Hate And Then There's You

by The Von Bondies
February 3, 2009
The third studio album for the band is its first on the Majordomo label.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Feel That Fire

Feel That Fire

by Dierks Bentley
February 3, 2009
The Arizona country singer releases his fourth studio album with Capitol Nashville.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Immolate Yourself

Immolate Yourself

by Telefon Tel Aviv
February 3, 2009
This is the third album for the Chicago-based duo of Josh Eustis and Charlie Cooper (who passed away on January 22, 2009).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Changing Horses

Changing Horses

by Ben Kweller
February 3, 2009
The fourth studio album for the ex-Radish member is said to have some country elements.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Lonely Road

Lonely Road

by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
February 3, 2009
The Florida alternative-rock band releases its sophomore album, produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.4
Sea Sew

Sea Sew

by Lisa Hannigan
February 3, 2009
The debut solo album for the Irish singer, who has provided vocals on several of Damien Rice's albums.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

The Good Feeling Music of Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele

by Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
February 3, 2009
Signed to Animal Collective's Paw Tracks label, the artist releases his first full-length album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.5
Sing: Chapter One

Sing: Chapter One

by Wynonna
February 3, 2009
The seventh solo album for the country singer was produced by Brent Maher.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Mountain

The Mountain

by Heartless Bastards
February 3, 2009
The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Two Tongues

Two Tongues

by Two Tongues
February 3, 2009
The debut album for the band featuring Say Anything's Max Bemis and Coby Linder as well as Saves the Day's Chris Conley and David Soloway.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Never Better

Never Better

by P.O.S.
February 3, 2009
This is the third album for the Minnesota rapper, who is also a member of punk band Building Better Bombs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
February 3, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the New York indie-rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

by Hauschka
February 3, 2009
An extended EP of material from Ferndorf recording sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
For All I Care

For All I Care

by The Bad Plus
February 3, 2009
The jazz trio introduces vocals by Wendy Lewis on its latest album of cover songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
A Fool for Everyone

A Fool for Everyone

by Mike Bones
February 3, 2009
This is the second album for the guitarist-singer.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Dusk

Dusk

by Ladyfinger (ne)
February 3, 2009
The second album for the Omaha, Nebraska indie-rock band, who previously toured without the (ne) on their name.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Treasury Library Canada

Treasury Library Canada

by Woodpigeon
February 3, 2009
The second full-length album for the Canadian indie-rock band was produced by Aaron Fisher.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Which Bitch?

Which Bitch?

by The View
February 2, 2009
The follow-up album to its Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Working On A Dream

Working On A Dream

by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
January 27, 2009
Springsteen's latest solo album is the fourth time he has worked with producer Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Gutter Tactics

Gutter Tactics

by Dälek
January 27, 2009
This is the latest album for the New Jersey-based rap duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Dear John

Dear John

by Loney, Dear
January 27, 2009
The latest album for Sweden's Emil Svanangen is his first on the Polyvinyl label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Eye Legacy

Eye Legacy

by Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
January 27, 2009
The final album for the former TLC member features songs recorded before her death in 2002.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Ready For The Flood

Ready For The Flood

by Mark Olson & Gary Louris
January 27, 2009
The ex-Jayhawks team up again as a duo on their first album together in over ten years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Take Over

The Take Over

by Zion I
January 27, 2009
The rap duo from Oakland, California releases its latest album on the Gold Dust Media label.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.9
The Empyrean

The Empyrean

by John Frusciante
January 27, 2009
The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Paranoid Cocoon

Paranoid Cocoon

by Cotton Jones
January 27, 2009
Formally known as The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, the band releases its second full-length album on the Suicide Squeeze Records label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
For(n)ever

For(n)ever

by Hoobastank
January 27, 2009
The fourth studio album for the California rock band was produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.7
The Time Of The Assassins

The Time Of The Assassins

by Nickel Eye
January 27, 2009
While waiting for the Strokes to return to the recording studio, bassist Nikolai Fraiture formed a side project and released this band's debut album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Whisper House

Whisper House

by Duncan Sheik
January 27, 2009
The Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik returns with a concept album for a musical he hopes to make.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Lambs Anger

Lambs Anger

by Mr. Oizo
January 27, 2009
This is the fourth studio album for the French music producer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Old Money

Old Money

by Omar Rodríguez-López
January 27, 2009
The debut album for the Mars Volta guitarist.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Come With Me If You Want to Live

Come With Me If You Want to Live

by Goblin Cock
January 27, 2009
The California metal band started by Pinback's Rob Crow releases its second album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

by Franz Ferdinand
January 27, 2009
The third album for the UK rock band was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Vacilando Territory Blues

Vacilando Territory Blues

by J Tillman
January 27, 2009
Fleet Foxes' newest member, Joshua Tillman releases his fifth solo album, the first on the Western Vinyl label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
A.M.

A.M.

by Magnetic Morning
January 27, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for Swervedriver's Adam Franklin and Interpol's Sam Fogarino.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Great Escape

Great Escape

by The Rifles
January 26, 2009
The British quartet releases its second album, produced by Stan Kybert.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.3
Fiction Family

Fiction Family

by Fiction Family
January 20, 2009
Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickle Creek's Sean Watkins release their debut together as Fiction Family.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
You & I

You & I

by Cut Off Your Hands
January 20, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New Zealand quartet was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Drone Trailer

Drone Trailer

by MV & EE With The Golden Road
January 20, 2009
This is the first release on DiCristina Stair for Matt "MV" Valentine and Erika "EE" Elder.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Punctuated Equilibrium

Punctuated Equilibrium

by Wino
January 20, 2009
Scott "Wino" Weinrich, former member of such bands as The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, Place of Skulls, and The Hidden Hand, releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Mirror Eye

Mirror Eye

by Psychic Ills
January 20, 2009
The second full-length album for the New York experimental rock band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
RTZ

RTZ

by Six Organs of Admittance
January 20, 2009
The two-disc album compiles live and unreleased tracks from the Ben Chasny-led band.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Lily Perdida

Lily Perdida

by Clue To Kalo
January 20, 2009
This is the third full-length album for the duo from Australia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Merriweather Post Pavilion

by Animal Collective
January 20, 2009
The ninth album from the rock group was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
The Crying Light

The Crying Light

by Antony and the Johnsons
January 20, 2009
The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Get Guilty

Get Guilty

by A.C. Newman
January 20, 2009
This is the second solo album for the New Pornographers' Carl Newman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Noble Beast

Noble Beast

by Andrew Bird
January 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Grand

Grand

by Matt & Kim
January 20, 2009
This is the second album for the duo from Brooklyn.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Blood Bank [EP]

Blood Bank [EP]

by Bon Iver
January 20, 2009
The four-track EP was recorded at different places between December 2006 and June 2008.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Skin Of Evil

Skin Of Evil

by Blackout Beach
January 20, 2009
The second full-length solo album for Frog Eyes/Swan Lake's Carey Mercer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.1
The Crawling Distance

The Crawling Distance

by Robert Pollard
January 20, 2009
The first of six planned albums from Ex-Guided By Voices singer Robert Pollard (and his other side projects) for 2009.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

Fight Like Apes And The Mystery Of The Golden Medallion

by Fight Like Apes
January 19, 2009
The Irish quartet releases its debut album, produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
OST

OST

by Notorious (Notorious B.I.G.)
January 13, 2009
The soundtrack to the movie about Notorious B.I.G. features many of his singles and new songs sung by Jay-Z, Santogold, Jadakiss, Faith Evans and the late rapper's son CJ.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Compass

Compass

by Joshua Redman
January 13, 2009
The latest album from the California-born jazz saxophonist.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Fantasy Black Channel

Fantasy Black Channel

by Late Of The Pier
January 13, 2009
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Already Free

Already Free

by Derek Trucks Band
January 13, 2009
The latest album for the nephew of the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks features other blues artists such as Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge, Susan Tedeschi, and Warren Haynes.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Major General

Major General

by Franz Nicolay
January 13, 2009
The debut solo album for The Hold Steady's Franz Nicolay.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Haymaker!

Haymaker!

by The Gourds
January 6, 2009
The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

by The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
January 6, 2009
Norman Cook (also known as Fatboy Slim) releases his debut album under the alias The BPA.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Glasvegas

Glasvegas

by Glasvegas
January 6, 2009
The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
OST

OST

by Slumdog Millionaire
December 21, 2008
The Oscar nominated film's soundtrack features three songs with M.I.A. and A.R. Rahman's score.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Folie A Deux

Folie A Deux

by Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
When The World Comes Down

When The World Comes Down

by The All-American Rejects
December 16, 2008
The third album from the Oklahoma rock band was produced by Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
A Different Me

A Different Me

by Keyshia Cole
December 16, 2008
2Pac's collaboration with Keyshia, 'Playa Cardz Right' (also released on his posthumous album "Pac's Life"), is featured on the third album for the R&B artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
3.3
Intuition

Intuition

by Jamie Foxx
December 16, 2008
The third album for the actor/singer features Marsha Ambrosius, The Dream, Fabolous, Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, T.I, T-Pain, and Kanye West as guests.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.8
The Point Of It All

The Point Of It All

by Anthony Hamilton
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the producer/singer from North Carolina features David Banner on the single 'Cool.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Da Realist

Da Realist

by Plies
December 16, 2008
The third album for the Florida rapper is his second release in 2008 (sophomore album, "Definition Of Real" was released in June).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.3
GhostDeini The Great

GhostDeini The Great

by Ghostface Killah
December 16, 2008
The rapper's latest release features remixes and some singles from his previous albums.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
iSouljaBoyTellem

iSouljaBoyTellem

by Soulja Boy Tell Em
December 16, 2008
The follow-up to Souljboytellem.com was produced with producer Mr. Collipark and Polow Da Don.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
1.4
The Versailles Sessions

The Versailles Sessions

by Murcof
December 9, 2008
The recording of the music Murcof composed for the French festival, Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes features 17th century instruments.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
We Mean Business

We Mean Business

by EPMD
December 9, 2008
The rap duo returns after nine years with their seventh album. It's the first album on their own label, EP Records.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Universal Mind Control

Universal Mind Control

by Common
December 9, 2008
The rapper's eighth album features Pharrell Williams, Cee-Lo Green, and Kanye West as guests.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.8
Human

Human

by Brandy
December 9, 2008
The fifth album for the R&B singer is her first with the Epic label.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.0
A Cross The Universe

A Cross The Universe

by Justice
December 9, 2008
The CD/DVD set features songs from the duo's 2008 US tour stop in San Francisco.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5