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Way To Normal

Way To Normal

by Ben Folds
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the artist was produced by Dennis Herring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Drawn In Basic

Drawn In Basic

by Populous With Short Stories
September 30, 2008
The Italian producer Andrea Mangia teams up with MC Short Stories for his third album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
6.5
Snowflake Midnight

Snowflake Midnight

by Mercury Rev
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the New York rock band was produced with Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
4

4

by Dungen
September 30, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Swedish rock band led by Gustav Ejstes.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

by Jennifer Hudson
September 30, 2008
The debut album for the for the "American Idol" finalist features Ludacris, T-Pain, and Fantasia as guests.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.2
Something Else

Something Else

by Robin Thicke
September 30, 2008
The third album for the R&B artist was produced with The Neptunes and Pro Jay.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.3
Paper Trail

Paper Trail

by T.I.
September 30, 2008
The sixth album for the rapper features guest artists such as Ludicris, Rihanna, Usher, Jay-Z, kayne West, Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, and John Legend.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Red Letter Year

Red Letter Year

by Ani DiFranco
September 30, 2008
The latest release for this folk singer was produced with Mike Napolitano and was recorded in Louisiana.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
The Fabled City

The Fabled City

by The Nightwatchman
September 30, 2008
The sophomore solo album for Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
The Glass Passenger

The Glass Passenger

by Jack's Mannequin
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler

by Kellie Pickler
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the "American Idol" alum features a song cowritten by Taylor Swift.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.3
Murs For President

Murs For President

by Murs
September 30, 2008
The debut album on the Warner Bros. label for the Los Angeles rapper features Snoop Dogg and will.i.am as guest artists.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
At 89

At 89

by Pete Seeger
September 30, 2008
This is the first studio album for the folk singer in more than 10 years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Luna

Luna

by The Aliens
September 29, 2008
The Scottish band that includes three members of the Beta Band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left

I Started Out With Nothin And I Still Got Most Of It Left

by Seasick Steve
September 29, 2008
The California-born musician's first album on the Warner Bros. label features Grinderman, Ruby Turner, and KT Tunstall as guests.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
Love, War And The Ghost Of Whitey Ford

Love, War And The Ghost Of Whitey Ford

by Everlast
September 23, 2008
The lastest solo effort for the ex-House of Pain member was released on his own label.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Feed The Animals

Feed The Animals

by Girl Talk
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, artist is made from samples from a diverse palette of artists, including Jay-Z, Britney Spears, The Velvet Underground, Roy Orbison, Megadeth, UGK, and The Cure.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Ten Kens

Ten Kens

by Ten Kens
September 23, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian quartet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
S-M Backwards

S-M Backwards

by Serena-Maneesh
September 23, 2008
The Norwegian rock band releases a collection of songs previously only available in Norway.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Starfucker

Starfucker

by Starfucker
September 23, 2008
The indie electro-pop trio from Portland, Oregon releases its debut album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Seaside Rock

Seaside Rock

by Peter Bjorn and John
September 23, 2008
The Swedish trio's fourth album was released as digital- and vinyl-only.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Dr. Dooom 2

Dr. Dooom 2

by Dr. Dooom
September 23, 2008
Rapper Kool Keith's ninth album (second as Dr. Dooom) was produced with KutMasta Kurt.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Friendly Fires

Friendly Fires

by Friendly Fires
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
The Hawk Is Howling

The Hawk Is Howling

by Mogwai
September 23, 2008
The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Andy Miller.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Only By The Night

Only By The Night

by Kings of Leon
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band from Tennessee was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
Dear Science,

Dear Science,

by TV on the Radio
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the New York band was produced by Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Loyalty To Loyalty

Loyalty To Loyalty

by Cold War Kids
September 23, 2008
The sophomore album for the California indie rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Doll Domination

Doll Domination

by Pussycat Dolls
September 23, 2008
The sophomore album for the dance pop group includes guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, R Kelly, Missy Elliot, and Polow da Don.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.2
Home

Home

by Peter Broderick
September 23, 2008
The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Beating Back The Claws Of The Cold

Beating Back The Claws Of The Cold

by The Pica Beats
September 23, 2008
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Acid Tongue

Acid Tongue

by Jenny Lewis
September 23, 2008
The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Big Bad World

Big Bad World

by Plain White T's
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the rock band from Illinois, who's single 'Hey There Delilah' (off their 2005 album "All That We Needed" and re-released as a single in 2007) was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
Time The Conqueror

Time The Conqueror

by Jackson Browne
September 23, 2008
The first album in more than six years for the German-born American singer features songs critical of the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina and the Iraq War.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
High Places

High Places

by High Places
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Furr

Furr

by Blitzen Trapper
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the Portland, Oregon group is the first on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Motion To Rejoin

Motion To Rejoin

by Brightblack Morning Light
September 23, 2008
The second album on Matador Records for the band based in New Mexico.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Earth Junk

Earth Junk

by Howling Hex
September 23, 2008
Neil Michael Hagerty's latest band releases its sixth album, which is only 33 minutes long.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Tennessee Pusher

Tennessee Pusher

by Old Crow Medicine Show
September 23, 2008
The seventh album for the Tennessee-based folk band was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.8
Radio Retaliation

Radio Retaliation

by Thievery Corporation
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the group features world-music artists Femi Kuti, Seu Jorge, Anushka Shankar, and Jana Andevska.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.4
Journey To The West

Journey To The West

by Monkey
September 23, 2008
Damon Albarn produced and wrote the music for the adaptation of a 16th Chinese book into a stage opera.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

by Ladyhawke
September 22, 2008
The debut album for the New Zealander Pip Brown.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
And Then Boom

And Then Boom

by Iglu & Hartly
September 22, 2008
The debut album from the California quintet features a mix of rock, rap and pop music.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.1
Overcome

Overcome

by All That Remains
September 16, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced by Jason Suecof.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Eyes At Half Mast

Eyes At Half Mast

by Talkdemonic
September 16, 2008
The Portland-based duo of Kevin O'Connor and Lisa Molinaro release their third album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Down To Earth

Down To Earth

by Jem
September 16, 2008
The Welsh-born singer releases her follow-up to her 2004 debut, "Finally Woken."
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.0
Chunk Of Change [EP]

Chunk Of Change [EP]

by Passion Pit
September 16, 2008
The songs on the Boston band's EP were originally written as a Valentine's Day present for lead singer Michael Angelakos' girlfriend.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Of Sirens Born

Of Sirens Born

by Raglani
September 16, 2008
The five-track debut on Kranky was originally self-released by Raglini.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down

Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down

by Noah and the Whale
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the British quartet led by Charlie Fink.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
O Soundtrack My Heart

O Soundtrack My Heart

by Pivot
September 16, 2008
The Australian group releases its first international effort on Warp Records, which offered them a 16-album contract.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
Year Of The Gentleman

Year Of The Gentleman

by Ne-Yo
September 16, 2008
The third album for the R&B singer features songs produced by Stargate, Stereotypes, and Polow da Don.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Hey Ma

Hey Ma

by James
September 16, 2008
The first album in nearly 10 years for the British rock band was recorded in France.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Gift Of Screws

Gift Of Screws

by Lindsey Buckingham
September 16, 2008
Rob Cavallo coproduced two tracks on the fifth solo album for the ex-Fleetwood Mac guitarist.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Who Killed Amanda Palmer

Who Killed Amanda Palmer

by Amanda Palmer
September 16, 2008
The debut album for the Dresdan Dolls singer was produced with Ben Folds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball

by Dead Confederate
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the alternative rock band who met in high school and now are based in Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
The Hungry Saw

The Hungry Saw

by Tindersticks
September 16, 2008
The seventh album for the English trio is its first in more than five years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Learn To Live

Learn To Live

by Darius Rucker
September 16, 2008
The Hootie & the Blowfish singer's sophomore solo album was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
The Way I See It

The Way I See It

by Raphael Saadiq
September 16, 2008
The fourth album for the R&B singer features artists such as Joss Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Jay-Z.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Brass Knuckles

Brass Knuckles

by Nelly
September 16, 2008
The long-delayed fifth album for the rapper features guests such as Akon, Ashanti, Chuck D, Fergie, L.L. Cool J, R. Kelly, T.I., Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.8
Black Butterfly

Black Butterfly

by Buckcherry
September 16, 2008
The rock band's fourth album includes a song released for the video game Rock Band.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.3
Brown Submarine

Brown Submarine

by Boston Spaceships
September 16, 2008
Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko and Decemberists' John Moen release their debut album as the Boston Spaceships.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Paperwork

Paperwork

by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
We Global

We Global

by DJ Khaled
September 16, 2008
Ther third album for the Florida-based producer features such guest artists as Akon, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Sean Paul, Rick Ross, The Game, Trick Daddy, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Plies, Kanye West & T-Pain.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
4.6
Freedomland [Live]

Freedomland [Live]

by Jackie-O Motherfucker
September 16, 2008
Portland, Oregon-based Jackie-O Motherfucker releases an album of songs recorded live.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Under The Radar

Under The Radar

by Daniel Powter
September 15, 2008
The third album for the Canadian singer was produced by Linda Perry.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.5
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby

Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby

by Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
September 15, 2008
British Wreckless Eric teams up with American Amy Rigby on their first album as a married couple.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Death Magnetic

Death Magnetic

by Metallica
September 12, 2008
The Rick Rubin-produced album for the heavy-metal band is its first to feature Robert Trujillo on bass.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
The Family Afloat

The Family Afloat

by Bound Stems
September 9, 2008
The Chicago-based indie rock band releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
All Or Nothing

All Or Nothing

by The Subways
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the English trio was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
Mighty Ship

Mighty Ship

by Angela Desveaux
September 9, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her sophomore album produced by Dave Draves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
All The Way

All The Way

by Growing
September 9, 2008
The Brooklyn duo releases its first album under the Social Registry label.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Knowle West Boy

Knowle West Boy

by Tricky
September 9, 2008
The British rapper's eighth album was named in part after the area he grew up in.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Sweaty Magic [EP]

Sweaty Magic [EP]

by Rafter
September 9, 2008
Rafter wrote and produced the songs himself as part of an art project with photographer Lizeth Santos.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Carried To Dust

Carried To Dust

by Calexico
September 9, 2008
The sixth album for the duo from Arizona features Iron & Wine, Douglas McCombs, Amparo Sanchez, and Pieta Brown as guest musicians.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Day After Tomorrow

Day After Tomorrow

by Joan Baez
September 9, 2008
The folk singer from New York releases her latest album, which features songs written by Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, and T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Lightbulbs

Lightbulbs

by Fujiya & Miyagi
September 9, 2008
This is the third album from the English electronic quartet.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
The Stand Ins

The Stand Ins

by Okkervil River
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band releases its latest album produced by Brian Beattie.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The Quilt

The Quilt

by Gym Class Heroes
September 9, 2008
The fourth album for the group from New York features such guests as Estelle, Busta Rhymes, The-Dream, and Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Do You Know

Do You Know

by Jessica Simpson
September 9, 2008
The former pop singer goes country on her latest album, produced by Brett James and John Shanks.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.8
Alphabutt

Alphabutt

by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Sleepless Nights

Sleepless Nights

by Patty Loveless
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the country artist was produced by Emory Gordy, Jr.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Entanglements

Entanglements

by Parenthetical Girls
September 9, 2008
The band from the Everett, Washington area releases its third album with new label, Tomlab.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.8
The New Year

The New Year

by The New Year
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Living On The Other Side

Living On The Other Side

by The Donkeys
September 9, 2008
The quartet from San Diego, California, releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
House With No Home

House With No Home

by Horse Feathers
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the folk band from Portland, Oregon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Little Wild One

Little Wild One

by Joan Osborne
September 9, 2008
The latest album from the singer/songwriter from Kentucky was produced by Eric Bazilian, Rick Chertoff, and Rob Hyman.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Exit 13

Exit 13

by LL Cool J
September 9, 2008
The last album on the rapper's contract with Def Jam was originally to have featured songs produced by 50 Cent, but the album has only one song with him.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Heavenly Bender

Heavenly Bender

by Sam Champion
September 9, 2008
No, it's not the "Good Morning America" weatherman singing, it's the sophomore album for the quartet of rockers from New York.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Lunglight

Lunglight

by The Shaky Hands
September 9, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Now Or Heaven

Now Or Heaven

by The Broken West
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band based in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Caught In The Trees

Caught In The Trees

by Damien Jurado
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Seattle, Washington, artists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Me And Armini

Me And Armini

by EmilĂ­ana Torrini
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Icelandic singer was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Soft Airplane

Soft Airplane

by Chad VanGaalen
September 9, 2008
This is the third full-length album from the Canadian artist.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Nights Out

Nights Out

by Metronomy
September 8, 2008
The British electronic artist produced his sophomore album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Rex The Dog Show

Rex The Dog Show

by Rex The Dog
September 8, 2008
The debut album for DJ Jake Williams under the Rex the Dog name.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Holy Pictures

The Holy Pictures

by David Holmes
September 8, 2008
The latest album for the Irish musician who also contributed to a variety of film soundtracks, including "Ocean's Eleven" and its sequels.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.2
That Lucky Old Sun

That Lucky Old Sun

by Brian Wilson
September 2, 2008
The ex-Beach Boys singer releases his latest solo album, which he produced himself.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
End Titles: Stories For Film

End Titles: Stories For Film

by UNKLE
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the London electronic group features Josh Homme, Gavin Clark, Joel Cadbury, Philip Sheppard, Black Mountain, and Abel Ferrara as guest artists.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.4
The Block

The Block

by New Kids on the Block
September 2, 2008
Fourteen years since their last studio record, the Kids are back with their newest album on the Interscope label.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.0
The Recession

The Recession

by Young Jeezy
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the Atlanta-born rapper includes guest appearances by Nas and Kanye West.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Shall Noise Upon

Shall Noise Upon

by Apollo Sunshine
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the rock trio was recorded in the Catskill Mountains.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0