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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
Call And Response: The Remix Album

Call And Response: The Remix Album

by Maroon 5
December 9, 2008
The remix album features songs from the rock band's first two albums by such singers and producers as Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, The Cool Kids, Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Paul Oakenfold and Phantom Planet's Sam Farrar.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
4.7
Dark End Of The Street [EP]

Dark End Of The Street [EP]

by Cat Power
December 9, 2008
The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition

Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition

by Pavement
December 9, 2008
The rerelease of the indie-rock band's 1997 album features B-sides and live recordings.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
The Finally LP

The Finally LP

by Mark Kozelek
December 9, 2008
The collection contains various covers recorded for tribute albums, plus radio recordings and two instrumentals.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
OnMyRadio

OnMyRadio

by Musiq Soulchild
December 9, 2008
The fifth album for the R&B singer features Mary J. Blige and Damian Marley as guests.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Circus

Circus

by Britney Spears
December 2, 2008
Britney tries for another comeback with her sixth album, which features 'Womanizer,' her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since '...Baby One More Time.'
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Freedom

Freedom

by Akon
December 2, 2008
The third album for the Grammy-winning singer/producer features guest appearances by Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Young Jeezy, and Wyclef Jean.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Emeritus

Emeritus

by Scarface
December 2, 2008
The ninth album for the Texas-born rapper features guest appearances from Bilal, Bun B, Lil Wayne, J. Prince, Papa Rue, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)

A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)

by Glasvegas
December 1, 2008
The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
The Circus

The Circus

by Take That
December 1, 2008
Take That returns with its second album (fifth studio album overall) since their return, again produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.7
We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

We are Beautiful, We Are Doomed

by Los Campesinos!
November 25, 2008
The second release for the Welsh indie-pop band was recorded in two weeks.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

by Brian Eno + David Byrne
November 25, 2008
The sophomore album for the two rock legends was released digitally on their Web site, with a physical CD due later in the fall.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Electric Arguments

Electric Arguments

by The Fireman
November 25, 2008
Paul McCartney returns to record under the Fireman name with this third album produced with Youth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
808s & Heartbreak

808s & Heartbreak

by Kanye West
November 25, 2008
The fourth album for the Grammy-winning rapper features Young Jezzy, Lil Wayne, Mr. Hudason, and Kid Cudi.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Theater Of The Mind

Theater Of The Mind

by Ludacris
November 25, 2008
The sixth album for the rapper features such diverse guests as Ving Rhames, Rick Ross, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, T.I., T-Pain, Jay-Z, Nas, Chris Brown, and Jamie Foxx.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Prospekt's March [EP]

Prospekt's March [EP]

by Coldplay
November 25, 2008
The eight-track EP contains songs from the "Viva La Vida" sessions, including one track featuring Jay-Z.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
24 Hours

24 Hours

by Tom Jones
November 25, 2008
The first album of new material in more than 15 years in the US for the Welsh singer was produced by Future Cut.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.5
Happy In Galoshes

Happy In Galoshes

by Scott Weiland
November 25, 2008
The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.4
X

X

by Trace Adkins
November 25, 2008
The Louisiana-born country artist's eighth studio album was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Alone II: The Home Recordings

Alone II: The Home Recordings

by Rivers Cuomo
November 25, 2008
The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Tapes

Tapes

by The Rapture
November 25, 2008
The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Ouliposaliva

Ouliposaliva

by Angil & The Hidden Tracks
November 24, 2008
The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Day & Age

Day & Age

by The Killers
November 24, 2008
The Las Vegas band returns with its its third studio album produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
The Cross Of My Calling

The Cross Of My Calling

by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
November 24, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Black Sea

Black Sea

by Fennesz
November 24, 2008
This is the fourth studio album for the electronic artist from Austria.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
The Alesha Show

The Alesha Show

by Alesha Dixon
November 24, 2008
The former Mis-Teeq singer releases her second solo album (her first, "Fired Up," was released only in Japan).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
In The City

In The City

by Kevin Rudolf
November 24, 2008
The debut album for the Miami-based artist features Lil Wayne, Nas and Rick Ross as guests.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
Chinese Democracy

Chinese Democracy

by Guns N' Roses
November 23, 2008
The long-gestating Guns N' Roses album finally sees the light of day.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

by Neil Young
November 20, 2008
Released as part of the Archive series of rare recordings of concerts from the early days of his career, this album includes songs recorded from a gig in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 9-10, just before the release of his debut solo album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
I Am...Sasha Fierce

I Am...Sasha Fierce

by Beyoncé
November 18, 2008
The third solo album for the ex-Destiny's Child singer features songs attributed to her alter ego Sasha Fierce.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.6
Dark Horse

Dark Horse

by Nickelback
November 18, 2008
The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
4.5
Safe Trip Home

Safe Trip Home

by Dido
November 18, 2008
After a five year absence the British singer returns with her third album produced by Jon Brion.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
The BBC Sessions

The BBC Sessions

by Belle and Sebastian
November 18, 2008
The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
David Cook

David Cook

by David Cook
November 18, 2008
The American Idol winner's first album on the RCA label, produced by Rob Cavallo and Brian Howes, features songs co-written by Chris Cornell, Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik, and Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Startin' Fires

Startin' Fires

by Blake Shelton
November 18, 2008
The fifth album for the country artist features Miranda Lambert as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
3.6
The New Game

The New Game

by Mudvayne
November 18, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Dave Fortman.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Sunday At Devil Dirt

Sunday At Devil Dirt

by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
November 18, 2008
This is the second collaboration with ex-Screaming Trees singer Mark Lanegan.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Parallax Error Beheads You

Parallax Error Beheads You

by Max Tundra
November 18, 2008
British electronica artist Ben Jacobs returns from a six year absence to release his third album under the Max Tundra name.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Day By Day

Day By Day

by Femi Kuti
November 18, 2008
The son of Afobeat legend Fela Kuti releases his latest album which features more piano and trumpet.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
NYC

NYC

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
November 18, 2008
Four Tet's Kieren Hebden and drummer Steve Reid team up for the fourth time on this album about New York City.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Canopy Glow

Canopy Glow

by Anathallo
November 18, 2008
The second album for the Chicago-based band is its first on the Anticon label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Thr33 Ringz

Thr33 Ringz

by T-Pain
November 11, 2008
The third album for the Florida artist features guests such as Chris Brown, Akon, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Mary J. Blige and T.I.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.3
David Archuleta

David Archuleta

by David Archuleta
November 11, 2008
The American Idol runner-up releases his debut album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.2
Fearless

Fearless

by Taylor Swift
November 11, 2008
Taylor Swift's follow-up to her triple-platinum debut album was produced with Nathan Chapman and features a duet with Colbie Calliat.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Convivial

Convivial

by Luomo
November 11, 2008
Sasu Ripatti's fourth album as Luomo features Johanna Iivanainen, Sascha Ring (aka Apparat), Robert Owens, Sue-C, Panorama Bar's Cassy, and Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Singles

The Singles

by Free Blood
November 11, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York, band releases its first full-length album of singles, B-sides, and remixes.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night

A Hundred Things Keep Me Up At Night

by Love Is All
November 11, 2008
The Swedish indie-rock band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Sycamore Meadows

Sycamore Meadows

by Butch Walker
November 11, 2008
The producer/singer/songwriter releases his lastest solo album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
Soul

Soul

by Seal
November 11, 2008
Seal sings some classic soul songs on his sixth album produced by David Foster.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.3
Our Bright Future

Our Bright Future

by Tracy Chapman
November 11, 2008
The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist was produced with Larry Klein.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
The Sound Of The Smiths

The Sound Of The Smiths

by The Smiths
November 11, 2008
This assortment of singles, B-sides, and live songs from The Smiths was chosen with the help of Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
The Bronx III

The Bronx III

by The Bronx
November 11, 2008
This is the third album for the Los Angeles punk rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Trying Hartz

Trying Hartz

by Danielson
November 11, 2008
The two-disc collection of live shows and radio recordings covers the years of 1994 to 2004.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Glider

Glider

by The Sight Below
November 11, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Seattle-based artist was performed live.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Jonas Reinhardt

Jonas Reinhardt

by Jonas Reinhardt
November 11, 2008
The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
By-the-Numbers

By-the-Numbers

by The Postmarks
November 11, 2008
The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Secrets Are Sinister

Secrets Are Sinister

by Longwave
November 11, 2008
The fourth album for the New York indie-pop band was produced with Peter Katis and Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Made In Sheffield

Made In Sheffield

by Tony Christie
November 10, 2008
The man behind the UK hit ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ is back with his latest album which features songs written by Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker and the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Season Of Poison

Season Of Poison

by Shiny Toy Guns
November 4, 2008
The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.8
The Renaissance

The Renaissance

by Q-Tip
November 4, 2008
Q-Tip returns to release his first solo album in nine years with guests such as D'Angelo, Amanda Diva, Norah Jones, and Raphael Saadiq.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
Play

Play

by Brad Paisley
November 4, 2008
The latest album from the Grammy-winning country singer features guests such as B.B. King, Vince Gill, Buck Owens, Steve Wariner, and Keith Urban.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Little Joy

Little Joy

by Little Joy
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the rock band headed up by The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti and Rodrigo Amarante.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Take It To The Limit

Take It To The Limit

by Hinder
November 4, 2008
Mick Mars is featured on the title track of the second album for the hard rock band.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.2
Limbo, Panto

Limbo, Panto

by Wild Beasts
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the indie rock quartet from Leeds.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Galore

Galore

by Dragonette
November 4, 2008
The dance group, comprising three Canadians and a Brit, releases its debut album stateside.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
(K)no(w)here

(K)no(w)here

by Wilderness
November 4, 2008
The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live]

Berlin: Live At St. Ann's Warehouse [Live]

by Lou Reed
November 4, 2008
The live album features Reed, for the first time in 30 years, singing songs from "Berlin" at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York over five nights in December 2006.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Fordlandia

Fordlandia

by Jóhann Jóhannsson
November 4, 2008
The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Split

Split

by Thursday/Envy
November 4, 2008
The New Jersey rock band teams up with Japan's Envy for a limited-release two-disc set.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Silence Is Wild

Silence Is Wild

by Frida Hyvonen
November 4, 2008
This is the second album to be released in the United States for the Swedish singer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Surfing

Surfing

by Megapuss
November 4, 2008
Devendra Banhart and Priestbird's Greg Rogove join up to release their debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Red River

The Red River

by Micah Blue Smaldone
November 4, 2008
This is the third album for the Maine native who has also performed with Death Vessel and The Pinkerton Thugs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ropechain

Ropechain

by Jookabox
November 4, 2008
This is the second album for the Indiana-born musician. [The album was credited under Grampall Jookabox. The band changed its name to just Jookabox in 2009.]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Money

Money

by Skeletons
November 4, 2008
The first album on the Tomlab label for the New York band is its fifth overall.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Ode To J. Smith

Ode To J. Smith

by Travis
November 4, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Emery Dobyns.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

by K-The-I???
November 4, 2008
The latest album for the Massachusetts-born rapper features guests such as High Priest, Busdriver, Subtitle, Nocando, Vyle, and Mestizo.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Out Of Control

Out Of Control

by Girls Aloud
November 3, 2008
The fifth album for the British pop group debuted at number one on the British Album chart.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
No Mundane Options

No Mundane Options

by The Paddingtons
November 3, 2008
The second album for the British indie-rock band was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Off With Their Heads

Off With Their Heads

by Kaiser Chiefs
October 28, 2008
The follow-up to the Leeds rock band's top selling sophomore album features Lily Allen and New Young Pony Club as guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
4.5
Heart On

Heart On

by Eagles of Death Metal
October 28, 2008
The Josh Homme band fronted by Jesse Hughes releases its third album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
4:13 Dream

4:13 Dream

by The Cure
October 28, 2008
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
A Hundred Million Suns

A Hundred Million Suns

by Snow Patrol
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the Irish band was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Funhouse

Funhouse

by P!nk
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the pop artist features tracks produced by Max Martin and Butch Walker.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Microcastle

Microcastle

by Deerhunter
October 28, 2008
The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

Broken Hymns, Limbs, And Skin

by O'Death
October 28, 2008
The third album for the New York quintet was produced with Alex Newport.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
Evolver

Evolver

by John Legend
October 28, 2008
The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist features Andre 3000, Brandy, Estelle and Kanye West as guests.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Cardinology

Cardinology

by Ryan Adams
October 28, 2008
Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
The Fame

The Fame

by Lady Gaga
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the songwriter includes songs written and produced by RedOne and Space Cowboy.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Just A Souvenir

Just A Souvenir

by Squarepusher
October 28, 2008
The 12th album for Tom Jenkinson was recorded over seven months.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
That Don't Make Me A Bad Guy

That Don't Make Me A Bad Guy

by Toby Keith
October 28, 2008
The country singer wrote and produced his 13th album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
3.2
Alpinisms

Alpinisms

by School of Seven Bells
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the band led by ex-Secret Machines member Benjamin Curtis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Alight Of Night

Alight Of Night

by Crystal Stilts
October 28, 2008
The New York quartet, which includes ex-Vivian Girls drummer Frankie Rose, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Love Is Overtaking Me

Love Is Overtaking Me

by Arthur Russell
October 28, 2008
The album features 21 tracks never before released by the late singer/songwriter Arthur Russell.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Remind Me In 3 Days

Remind Me In 3 Days

by The Knux
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the brothers from New Orleans.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Intimacy

Intimacy

by Bloc Party
October 28, 2008
The English indie rock band's third album was produced by Jacknife Lee and Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder

Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder

by Cradle of Filth
October 28, 2008
The English metal band's latest release is a concept album about Gilles de Rais, the world's first serial killer and a soldier for Joan of Arc.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
There's Me And There's You

There's Me And There's You

by The Matthew Herbert Big Band
October 28, 2008
This is the second album for the artist under the Matthew Herbert Big Band name.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Tronic

Tronic

by Black Milk
October 28, 2008
The latest release for the Detroit rapper/producer features guest appearances by Dwele, Pharoahe Monch, Sean Price, and DJ Premier.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
On Your Sleeve

On Your Sleeve

by Jesse Malin
October 28, 2008
The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd