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The Formula

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

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
This Kind Of Love

This Kind Of Love

by Carly Simon
April 29, 2008
Carly Simon releases her latest album on the Starbuck's new music label, Hear Music.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Colourful Life

The Colourful Life

by Cajun Dance Party
April 28, 2008
The English quintet's debut album was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.7
Imperial Wax Solvent

Imperial Wax Solvent

by The Fall
April 28, 2008
The latest album from the British group is with yet another different lineup from 2007's "Reformation Post TLC."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Pyramids

Pyramids

by Pyramids
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the Denton, Texas, metal band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
The Seldom Seen Kid

The Seldom Seen Kid

by Elbow
April 22, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features Pulp's Richard Hawley on one track.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Everywhere At Once

Everywhere At Once

by Lyrics Born
April 22, 2008
The San Francisco Bay Area native releases his third album, his first on Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Love & Justice

Mr. Love & Justice

by Billy Bragg
April 22, 2008
The 12th album for the musician was released both with and without his backing band, The Blokes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Elephant Shell

Elephant Shell

by Tokyo Police Club
April 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its first full-length album after two well-received EPs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Bittersweet World

Bittersweet World

by Ashlee Simpson
April 22, 2008
Jessica Simpson's younger sister releases her third album produced by Timberland, The Neptunes' Chad Hugo, Kenna, and Jack Joseph Puig.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.2
Flight Of The Conchords

Flight Of The Conchords

by Flight of the Conchords
April 22, 2008
The first full-length album from the band is featured in the HBO series of the same name.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Liars And Prayers

Liars And Prayers

by Thalia Zedek Band
April 22, 2008
Thalia Zedek returns with a band with her latest album on the Thrill Jockey label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

by Atmosphere
April 22, 2008
The latest album for the hip-hop duo from Minneapolis also includes a book written by Slug with the deluxe edition release.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
H.N.I.C. Pt. 2

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2

by Prodigy [of Mobb Deep]
April 22, 2008
The rapper, also part of Mobb Deep, returns with a continuation to his debut solo album, "H.N.I.C.," after last year's "Return of the Mac."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
4.5
See You In Magic

See You In Magic

by The Night Marchers
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Worldwide

Worldwide

by The Death Set
April 22, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Australia was produced by band member Johnny Siera.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
From The Valley To The Stars

From The Valley To The Stars

by El Perro del Mar
April 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for Swedish singer Sarah Assbring.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
Cryland

Cryland

by Don Cavalli
April 22, 2008
The Frenchman releases his latest album of blues music.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Vantage Point

Vantage Point

by dEUS
April 21, 2008
This is the fifth studio album for the indie rock band from Belgium.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
E=MC2

E=MC2

by Mariah Carey
April 15, 2008
The follow-up to 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi" features T-Pain, Damian Marley, and Young Jeezy as guests.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.8
Saturdays=Youth

Saturdays=Youth

by M83
April 15, 2008
The fifth album for the French electronic group led by Anthony Gonzalez was produced with Ken Thomas and Ewan Pearson.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Konk

Konk

by The Kooks
April 15, 2008
The sophomore album was produced by Tony Hoffer. The British band recently lost its bassist Max Rafferty, who quit earlier this year.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum

by Lady Antebellum
April 15, 2008
The debut album for the Augusta, Georgia, country trio includes the daughter of country singer Linda Davis and the brother of Josh Kelley.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
Raise The Dead

Raise The Dead

by Phantom Planet
April 15, 2008
The fourth studio album for the Southern California band is based on Alex Greenwald's ideas about spending time with a fictional cult.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into

You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into

by Does It Offend You, Yeah?
April 15, 2008
This is the debut album for the electronic rock quartet from Reading, England.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
My Bloody Underground

My Bloody Underground

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
April 15, 2008
The 13th album from the group formed in San Francisco is its first in more than four years.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.2
The Alchemy Index, Vol. III & IV: Air and Earth

The Alchemy Index, Vol. III & IV: Air and Earth

by Thrice
April 15, 2008
The second half of a planned four-EP set for the California-based rockers.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Live in Liverpool

Live in Liverpool

by Gossip
April 15, 2008
The live CD features live songs from the garage-punk band's tour in Liverpool in July 2007.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Just Us Kids

Just Us Kids

by James McMurtry
April 15, 2008
The son of novelist Larry continues his critique of the world on his latest album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
So Embarrassing

So Embarrassing

by Capillary Action
April 9, 2008
The Philadelphia-based band led by Jonathan Pfeffer releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Neptune

Neptune

by The Duke Spirit
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the British quintet was produced by Chris Goss.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
April 8, 2008
The latest album for the alternative rock band from Australia was inspired by the story of Lazarus rising from the dead, as well as Harry Houdini.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Ghosts I-IV

Ghosts I-IV

by Nine Inch Nails
April 8, 2008
Nine Inch Nails releases a mostly instrumental album, with some tracks falling under the Creative Commons License instead of being copyrighted.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Mountain Battles

Mountain Battles

by The Breeders
April 8, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band formed by Kim Deal of the Pixies was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Antidotes

Antidotes

by Foals
April 8, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Oxford, England-based band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Walk It Off

Walk It Off

by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock quartet from Minnesota was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Do It!

Do It!

by Clinic
April 8, 2008
The Liverpool quartet known for wearing surgical masks releases its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Rabbit Habits

Rabbit Habits

by Man Man
April 8, 2008
The third album for the Philadelphia band is its first on the Anti label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Colin Meloy Sings Live!

Colin Meloy Sings Live!

by Colin Meloy
April 8, 2008
The Decemberists lead singer releases his live solo album featuring songs from his 2006 tour.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Jim Noir

Jim Noir

by Jim Noir
April 8, 2008
The Manchester, England, native wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed his sophomore album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
In Ghost Colours

In Ghost Colours

by Cut Copy
April 8, 2008
The Australian group's sophomore album hit number one on the Australian charts when released in their home country.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Boo!

Boo!

by Was (Not Was)
April 8, 2008
The first album in more than 15 years features guest appearances by Booker T. Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Wayne Kramer, Marcus Miller, and a song originally cowritten with Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Spirit

Spirit

by Leona Lewis
April 8, 2008
The season three "The X Factor" winner's first album debuted as the number one album in the UK.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.9
St. Jude

St. Jude

by The Courteeners
April 7, 2008
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Hold On Now, Youngster

Hold On Now, Youngster

by Los Campesinos!
April 1, 2008
The debut album for the Cardiff, Wales-based indie rock band was produced by David Newfeld.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Last Night

Last Night

by Moby
April 1, 2008
The latest album for the electronic artist includes an appearance by MC Grandmaster Caz of "Rapper's Delight" fame.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Attack & Release

Attack & Release

by The Black Keys
April 1, 2008
Daniel Auerbach and Patrick Carney release their fifth full-length album, produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Accelerate

Accelerate

by R.E.M.
April 1, 2008
The rock band's 14th album is promised to be more rocking than its last release, Around the Sun.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Keep It Simple

Keep It Simple

by Van Morrison
April 1, 2008
The latest release for the Northern Irish singer is his first album with all original songs since 1999's Back on Top.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Gods Of The Earth

Gods Of The Earth

by The Sword
April 1, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the metal band from Austin, Texas.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
April

April

by Sun Kil Moon
April 1, 2008
This is the third album for the group led by Mark Kozelek, who also wrote and produced the album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
The Bright Lights Of America

The Bright Lights Of America

by Anti-Flag
April 1, 2008
The ninth album for the quartet from Pittsburg, Pa., was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Electronic Projects for Musicians

Electronic Projects for Musicians

by The Apples In Stereo
April 1, 2008
This is a collection of B-sides and rare songs from 1995 to 2007.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Life With You

Life With You

by The Proclaimers
April 1, 2008
The Scottish group returns with its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Shine A Light

Shine A Light

by The Rolling Stones
April 1, 2008
The live soundtrack to Martin Scorsese's documentary of the Rolling Stones' concerts at New York's Beacon Theater.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.9
X

X

by Kylie Minogue
April 1, 2008
Kylie returns after her battle with breast cancer with her latest album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
9.0
Funplex

Funplex

by B-52s
March 25, 2008
The first studio album for the band since 1992's "Good Stuff" was produced by Steve Osborne.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Pretty.Odd.

Pretty.Odd.

by Panic! At the Disco
March 25, 2008
The follow-up to their platinum debut album finds the band dropping the exclamation point from their name.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

by Counting Crows
March 25, 2008
The fifth album is split in two parts, with one half produced by Gil Norton and the other half by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
Consolers Of The Lonely

Consolers Of The Lonely

by The Raconteurs
March 25, 2008
The Raconteurs surprised much of the music industry by announcing the release of its sophomore album a week before it was released.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
The Good Life

The Good Life

by Justin Townes Earle
March 25, 2008
The son of Grammy-winning singer Steve Earle releases his debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Parc Avenue

Parc Avenue

by Plants and Animals
March 25, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal, Quebec-based indie rock trio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
In A Cave

In A Cave

by Elf Power
March 25, 2008
This is the 10th album for the Athens, Georgia, band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

13 Blues for Thirteen Moons

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
March 25, 2008
The fifth full-length album by the Canadian group features four songs and 12 instrumental introductions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Great Vengeance And Furious Fire

Great Vengeance And Furious Fire

by The Heavy
March 25, 2008
The English quintet's debut album features samples of the voices of Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
The Show

The Show

by eMC
March 25, 2008
The first full-length album includes appearances by Sean Price, Little Brother, Ladybug Mecca (of Digable Planets), and Money Harm (of Product G & B).
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Twenty One

Twenty One

by Mystery Jets
March 24, 2008
The sophomore album for the English indie rock band was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Red

Red

by Guillemots
March 24, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the British indie pop rock band led by Fyfe Dangerfield.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Get Awkward

Get Awkward

by Be Your Own Pet
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock quartet from Nashville, Tennessee.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Beat Pyramid

Beat Pyramid

by These New Puritans
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British band was produced by Gareth Jones.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Midnight Boom

Midnight Boom

by The Kills
March 18, 2008
The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Trouble In Dreams

Trouble In Dreams

by Destroyer
March 18, 2008
Dan Bejar, the New Pornographer member, releases his ninth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
A Mad & Faithful Telling

A Mad & Faithful Telling

by Devotchka
March 18, 2008
The Denver, Colorado-based quartet known for its work on the "Little Miss Sunshine" soundtrack and score releases its latest album on the Anti label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Mail On Sunday

Mail On Sunday

by Flo Rida
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the rapper includes such guests as Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Timbaland, and will.i.am.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
3.9
Street Horrrsing

Street Horrrsing

by Fuck Buttons
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.6
Reality Check

Reality Check

by The Teenagers
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Stainless Style

Stainless Style

by Neon Neon
March 18, 2008
Boom Bip and Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys come together to release a concept album about the life of John DeLorean.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

by Gnarls Barkley
March 18, 2008
This is the sophomore album for producer Danger Mouse and rapper Cee-Lo Green.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Volume One

Volume One

by She & Him
March 18, 2008
Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Crystal Castles

Crystal Castles

by Crystal Castles
March 18, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Toronto duo of Ethan Kath and Alice Grass.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Sixes & Sevens

Sixes & Sevens

by Adam Green
March 18, 2008
The fifth solo album for the Moldy Peaches member.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
Welcome To The Dollhouse

Welcome To The Dollhouse

by Danity Kane
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for MTV's "Making the Band 3" group features Missy Elliot on one track.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.8
Here Is What Is

Here Is What Is

by Daniel Lanois
March 18, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Canadian singer and producer is also the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.6
The Visiter

The Visiter

by The Dodos
March 18, 2008
The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Too Old To Die Young

Too Old To Die Young

by Tall Firs
March 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn, New York band now includes Ryan Sawyer as its full-time drummer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Lay Down The Law

Lay Down The Law

by Switches
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Alopecia

Alopecia

by Why?
March 11, 2008
The band returns with its latest album. With guests musicians Andrew Broder and Mark Erickson of Fog.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Dreaming Of Revenge

Dreaming Of Revenge

by Kaki King
March 11, 2008
The fourth album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer and guitarist was produced by Malcolm Burn.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Ego Trippin'

Ego Trippin'

by Snoop Dogg
March 11, 2008
The ninth studio album includes guest artists such as Charlie Wilson, Too Short, Raphael Saadiq, and Pharrell.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Trilla

Trilla

by Rick Ross
March 11, 2008
The Florida rapper's sophomore album includes guest appearances by Jay-Z, R. Kkelly, Nelly, Lil Wayne, and T-Pain.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.6
Booming Back At You

Booming Back At You

by Junkie XL
March 11, 2008
The Dutch electronic artist, known most recently for his remix of Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation," releases his fifth studio album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.8
Eleventh Hour

Eleventh Hour

by Del the Funky Homosapien
March 11, 2008
Del returns from recording his albums with the Hieroglyphics and being featured on the Gorillaz's "Clint Eastwood" to release his fifth solo album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
obZen

obZen

by Meshuggah
March 11, 2008
The Swedish metal band releases its sixth studio album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
These Are The Good Times People

These Are The Good Times People

by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
March 11, 2008
The first album in four years for the alternative rock band and the first with Andrew McKeag on the guitbass.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.1
The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones

by Pride Tiger
March 11, 2008
The Canadian rock band with three former members of Three Inches of Blood releases its debut album on EMI.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Unfairground

The Unfairground

by Kevin Ayers
March 11, 2008
The ex-Soft Machines band member returns with his first solo studio album since 1992.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Hello, Voyager

Hello, Voyager

by Evangelista
March 11, 2008
Carla Bozulich releases her latest album under the new band name of Evangelista.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Staying In

Staying In

by diskJokke
March 11, 2008
Norwegian producer Joakim Dyrdahl releases his debut album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Superabundance

Superabundance

by Young Knives
March 10, 2008
The trio from Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, releases its sophomore full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5