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We Started Nothing
64

We Started Nothing
by The Ting Tings
June 3, 2008
The single "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from the debut album for the British duo was used in an Apple commercial.
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64
User Score:
7.4
Takes
70

Takes
by Adem
June 3, 2008
The third album for the London artist features covers of songs by such artists as Bjork, Aphex Twin, and PJ Harvey.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
This Is Not The World
73

This Is Not The World
by The Futureheads
June 3, 2008
The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Exiting Arm
75

Exiting Arm
by Subtle
June 3, 2008
This is the third album for the Oakland, California-based group.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Velocifero
73

Velocifero
by Ladytron
June 3, 2008
The British quartert's fourth album features two songs sung in Bulgarian.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Weezer (Red Album)
64

Weezer (Red Album)
by Weezer
June 3, 2008
The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
@#%&*! Smilers
79

@#%&*! Smilers
by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Wanderlust
48

Wanderlust
by Gavin Rossdale
June 3, 2008
The ex-Bush frontman returns with his first solo album produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.4
Perfectly Clear
69

Perfectly Clear
by Jewel
June 3, 2008
The seventh album for the pop artist is her first country album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
The Virgins
67

The Virgins
by The Virgins
June 3, 2008
The debut album for the New York City-based band was produced by S*A*M* and Sluggo.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Fleet Foxes
87

Fleet Foxes
by Fleet Foxes
June 3, 2008
This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Rook
85

Rook
by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Watershed
82

Watershed
by Opeth
June 3, 2008
The Swedish metal band's ninth album is the first with Martin Axenrot and Fredrik Akesson, who replaced Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren.
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82
User Score:
8.7
The Declaration
52

The Declaration
by Ashanti
June 3, 2008
The fourth album for the R&B singer is her first album of new songs since 2004's "Concrete Rose."
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52
User Score:
4.7
The Bake Sale [EP]
78

The Bake Sale [EP]
by The Cool Kids
June 3, 2008
The second EP for the Chicago-based rap duo was produced by Evan Ingersoll.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Don't Do Anything
84

Don't Do Anything
by Sam Phillips
June 3, 2008
This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips.
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84
User Score:
8.5
Real Close Ones
74

Real Close Ones
by The M's
June 3, 2008
This is the third album for the Chicago-based band.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Indestructible
57

Indestructible
by Disturbed
June 3, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based metal band.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.0
This Is Alphabeat
72

This Is Alphabeat
by Alphabeat
June 2, 2008
The Danish six-piece pop group releases its debut album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
You Can Do Anything
66

You Can Do Anything
by The Zutons
June 2, 2008
The third album for the indie band whose biggest hit, "Valerie," was remade by Amy Winehouse.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
The Sun & The Neon Light
68

The Sun & The Neon Light
by Booka Shade
May 27, 2008
The German duo releases its third album, produced by Arno Meriziger and Walter Krammermeier.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Fire On Corridor X
70

Fire On Corridor X
by All The Saints
May 27, 2008
The Alanta-based trio releases its debut album produced by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Here I Stand
65

Here I Stand
by Usher
May 27, 2008
The fifth album for the R&B singer features Young Jeezy, will.i.am, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Lay It Down
81

Lay It Down
by Al Green
May 27, 2008
Al Green's latest album includes guests John legend and Anthony Hamilton. It was also produced in part by Willie Mitchell and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Songs in A&E
76

Songs in A&E
by Spiritualized
May 27, 2008
Jason Pierce nearly died of pneumonia halfway through writing the group's sixth album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Bring Ya To The Brink
69

Bring Ya To The Brink
by Cyndi Lauper
May 27, 2008
The eighth studio album sees the '80s star returns with new dance music.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Dystopia
71

Dystopia
by Midnight Juggernauts
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Australian-based electronic band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Health//Disco
82

Health//Disco
by HEALTH
May 27, 2008
The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.5
Same Old Man
77

Same Old Man
by John Hiatt
May 27, 2008
John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Welcome
62

Welcome
by James Pants
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Spokane, Washington, artist discovered by Peanut Butter Wolf.
Metascore:
62
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tbd
What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective
86

What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective
by Steinski
May 27, 2008
The two-disc set includes the 28-track "Nothing to Fear" on disc two.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Emergency
56

Emergency
by The Pigeon Detectives
May 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the British band was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
No Way Down [EP]
76

No Way Down [EP]
by Air France
May 22, 2008
This is the Swedish indie-pop band's second EP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Anywhere I Lay My Head
58

Anywhere I Lay My Head
by Scarlett Johansson
May 20, 2008
The debut album by actress Scarlett Johansson was produced by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.6
The Lucky Ones
77

The Lucky Ones
by Mudhoney
May 20, 2008
Recorded in less than four days, this is the eighth full-length album released by the Seattle-based band.
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77
User Score:
tbd
Arm's Way
71

Arm's Way
by Islands
May 20, 2008
The sophomore album for the Montreal-based indie group is its first on the Anti- label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
II Trill
82

II Trill
by Bun B
May 20, 2008
UGK's Bun B sophomore solo album's featured guests include Sean Kingston, Pimp C, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne, Mya, Chamillionaire, and Juvenile.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
No, Virginia...
73

No, Virginia...
by Dresden Dolls
May 20, 2008
The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Crayons
66

Crayons
by Donna Summer
May 20, 2008
The first album of new songs in over 15 years from the queen of disco.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
3 Doors Down
55

3 Doors Down
by 3 Doors Down
May 20, 2008
The rock band releases its fifth album, which features a song used by the National Guard.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.0
Re-Arrange Us
71

Re-Arrange Us
by Mates of State
May 20, 2008
The fifth album for the married duo from Kansas.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Freedom Wind
72

Freedom Wind
by The Explorers Club
May 20, 2008
The six-piece band from South Carolina releases its debut album on the Dead Oceans label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Lie Down In The Light
81

Lie Down In The Light
by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
May 20, 2008
Louisville-born Will Oldham releases his latest album produced by Mark Nevers.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
El Rey
65

El Rey
by The Wedding Present
May 20, 2008
The band led by David Gedge releases its latest album, produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Swimming
72

Swimming
by French Kicks
May 20, 2008
The quartet from New York mixed and produced its own sophomore album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.8
Boo! Human
71

Boo! Human
by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
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71
User Score:
tbd
Inherit
60

Inherit
by Free Kitten
May 20, 2008
This is the third album for the band led by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Time Traveller
67

Time Traveller
by Plantlife
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the Los Angeles-based group is led by Jack Splash.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Rockferry
71

Rockferry
by Duffy
May 13, 2008
"Mercy," the single from Duffy's debut album, made her the first female Welsh singer to hit number one on the UK pop charts in over 20 years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Brain Thrust Mastery
64

Brain Thrust Mastery
by We Are Scientists
May 13, 2008
The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
All We Could Do Was Sing
78

All We Could Do Was Sing
by Port O'Brien
May 13, 2008
The indie band based in Oakland, California wrote songs for its sophomore album while up in Alaska for the summer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Narrow Stairs
73

Narrow Stairs
by Death Cab for Cutie
May 13, 2008
The indie rockers' follow-up to their platinum album "Plans" features an eight-and-a-half-minute-long song.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Blame It On Gravity
73

Blame It On Gravity
by Old 97's
May 13, 2008
The Dallas-based alt-country quartet releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
60

We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things
by Jason Mraz
May 13, 2008
The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Thing Of The Past
74

Thing Of The Past
by Vetiver
May 13, 2008
"A Thing of the Past" also features guest appearances by Vashti Bunyan, the Chapin Sisters and Michael Hurley
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Brooklyn's Don Diva
47

Brooklyn's Don Diva
by Foxy Brown
May 13, 2008
The rapper from Brooklyn releases her much-delayed follow-up to 2001's "Broken Silence."
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.3
Directions To See A Ghost
68

Directions To See A Ghost
by The Black Angels
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the Austin, Texas band was produced by Erik Wofford.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Twelve Angry Months
72

Twelve Angry Months
by Local H
May 13, 2008
The latest album for the alt-rock band from Illinois features songs about a breakup, with each song representing a month after the breakup.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Fern Knight
71

Fern Knight
by Fern Knight
May 13, 2008
The quartet featuring Margaret Wienk releases its third album, which was recorded on a 24-track analog tape.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The In Crowd
73

The In Crowd
by Kidz in the Hall
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the rap duo includes guest artists Estelle, Buckshot, Bun B, and The Cool Kids.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Way
70

Way
by Ecstatic Sunshine
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the duo, who met at a Baltimore art school, consists of only three tracks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Airing Of Grievances
85

The Airing Of Grievances
by Titus Andronicus
May 13, 2008
The debut full-length album from the New Jersey punk-rock sextet.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
Tooth Of Crime
64

Tooth Of Crime
by T-Bone Burnett
May 13, 2008
The producer of many albums releases an album of songs from the Sam Shepard musical "The Tooth of Crime: Second Dance."
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Couples
73

Couples
by The Long Blondes
May 6, 2008
The quintet from England uses influences from 1980s pop on its sophomore album produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.1
The Age Of The Understatement
77

The Age Of The Understatement
by The Last Shadow Puppets
May 6, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of the Artic Monkeys' Alex Turner and The Rascals' Miles Kane.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Trust Me
53

Trust Me
by Craig David
May 6, 2008
The British singer's fourth album features a song sampling David Bowie's 'Let's Dance.'
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Nouns
79

Nouns
by No Age
May 6, 2008
The Los Angeles-based duo's sophomore album was recorded in Los Angeles and London, England.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Gavin DeGraw
60

Gavin DeGraw
by Gavin DeGraw
May 6, 2008
The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Fair Ain't Fair
77

Fair Ain't Fair
by Tim Fite
May 6, 2008
The Brooklyn, New York-based artist explores the idea of an apocalypse on his latest album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Supreme Balloon
78

Supreme Balloon
by Matmos
May 6, 2008
The seventh album for the experimental band is promised to include many kinds of synthesizers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Momofuku
78

Momofuku
by Elvis Costello & the Imposters
May 6, 2008
Elvis Costello and the Imposters recorded and mixed the album in a week.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Water Curses [EP]
78

Water Curses [EP]
by Animal Collective
May 6, 2008
The four-track EP features songs from the band's "Strawberry Jam" studio sessions.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Ringer
75

Ringer
by Four Tet
May 6, 2008
Kieran Hebden releases a 30-minute, four-track minialbum.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Home Before Dark
78

Home Before Dark
by Neil Diamond
May 6, 2008
After 40+ years in the business, Neil Diamond finally receives his first No. 1 record with this album produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Scream
51

Scream
by Tokio Hotel
May 6, 2008
The German quartet's debut album in English features songs from their German Language albums, "Schrei" and "Zimmer 483."
Metascore:
51
User Score:
4.8
Station
73

Station
by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Speakers And Tweeters
69

Speakers And Tweeters
by Dub Pistols
May 6, 2008
This is the third album for the English electronic group.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Golden Hour
72

The Golden Hour
by Firewater
May 6, 2008
The sixth album for the indie rock band is led by ex-Cop Shoot Cop member Tod A.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Blue Lambency Downward
64

Blue Lambency Downward
by Kayo Dot
May 6, 2008
The third album for the avant-garde duo who were members of Maudlin Of The Well.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Everything's The Rush
64

Everything's The Rush
by Delays
May 5, 2008
The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
John & Jehn
69

John & Jehn
by John & Jehn
May 5, 2008
This is the debut album for the married French couple based in London.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Trash, Rats & Microphones
57

Trash, Rats & Microphones
by Heloise And The Savoir Faire
April 29, 2008
This debut album for the New York-based electro-rock group is led by Heloise Williams and released on Elijah Wood's label.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Langhorne Slim
70

Langhorne Slim
by Langhorne Slim
April 29, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the folk singer from Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Shine
73

Shine
by Estelle
April 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the British artist features Kanye West on her chart topping single "American Boy."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Third
85

Third
by Portishead
April 29, 2008
The English rock band returns with its first studio album in 11 years.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
The Midnight Organ Fight
80

The Midnight Organ Fight
by Frightened Rabbit
April 29, 2008
The British band's sophomore album was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Kensington Heights
76

Kensington Heights
by The Constantines
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band is its first full-length album on the Arts & Crafts label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Jim
72

Jim
by Jamie Lidell
April 29, 2008
This is the third studio album for the English artist now based in Germany.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Robyn
86

Robyn
by Robyn
April 29, 2008
The fourth album for the Swedish singer was released in 2005 in her native Sweden.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.2
Hard Candy
65

Hard Candy
by Madonna
April 29, 2008
The queen of pop's latest and last release on the Warner Brothers label was produced in part by Nate "Danja" Hills, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Santogold
77

Santogold
by Santogold
April 29, 2008
The debut full-length album for the alternative rock artist has Spank Rock and Trouble Andrew as featured guests.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Rising Down
80

Rising Down
by The Roots
April 29, 2008
The latest studio album from the hip-hop group features Common, Malik B, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Styles P, Wale, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, amongst others guest artists.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Smile
75

Smile
by Boris
April 29, 2008
The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
The Evangelist
81

The Evangelist
by Robert Forster
April 29, 2008
Robert Forster's first album in 11 years also features songs written by his now-deceased Go-Between partner.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Songs from the Sparkle Lounge
47

Songs from the Sparkle Lounge
by Def Leppard
April 29, 2008
The 14th studio album for the rock band features Tim McGraw on one track.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.1
Mudcrutch
79

Mudcrutch
by Mudcrutch
April 29, 2008
The debut album for the Florida-based rock band known as the band Tom Petty was in before the Heartbreakers.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
After The Balls Drop
66

After The Balls Drop
by Les Savy Fav
April 29, 2008
The group releases its 3:00 a.m. performance at Bowery Ballroom in New York City on January 1, 2008 for download only.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
VYP: Voice of the Young People
71

VYP: Voice of the Young People
by Lil' Mama
April 29, 2008
The debut album includes Hot 100 single "Lip Gloss" released last year, as well as the Avril Lavigne remix of "Girlfriend."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.0
The Formula
68

The Formula
by 9th Wonder & Buckshot
April 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the duo features such guests as Swan and Talib Kweli.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Nine Lives
61

Nine Lives
by Steve Winwood
April 29, 2008
His first album in five years, Steve Winwood's ninth studio effort features nine songs, including one with guitar work by Eric Clapton.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
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