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Real Emotional Trash

Real Emotional Trash

by Stephen Malkmus
March 4, 2008
The former Pavement singer returns with his latest album with the Jicks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Good Time

Good Time

by Alan Jackson
March 4, 2008
The 15th album was written entirely by the country singer from Georgia.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.7
Saturnalia

Saturnalia

by The Gutter Twins
March 4, 2008
The Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli and Screaming Trees' Mark Lanegan team up on their debut album as The Gutter Twins.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Quaristice

Quaristice

by Autechre
March 4, 2008
The English electronic duo releases its ninth album, which was also released as a download earlier this year.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Red Yellow & Blue

Red Yellow & Blue

by Born Ruffians
March 4, 2008
The third album for the indie rock band from Canada.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Warpaint

Warpaint

by The Black Crowes
March 4, 2008
The seventh album for the Atlanta, Georgia rock band features their latest guitarist, Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Afterparty Babies

Afterparty Babies

by Cadence Weapon
March 4, 2008
Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Red Of Tooth And Claw

Red Of Tooth And Claw

by Murder by Death
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band was produced by Trina Shoemaker.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Asking For Flowers

Asking For Flowers

by Kathleen Edwards
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the singer from Canada was coproduced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Float

Float

by Flogging Molly
March 4, 2008
The punk band from Los Angeles releases its fourth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Transnormal Skiperoo

Transnormal Skiperoo

by Jim White
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the Florida-based alt-country singer features the band Olabelle and was produced by Joe Pernice.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Magnificent Fiend

Magnificent Fiend

by Howlin Rain
March 4, 2008
The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

A Picture Of The Three Of Us At The Gate To The Garden Of Eden

by These United States
March 4, 2008
The debut album for the Washington, DC-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Sea Lion

Sea Lion

by The Ruby Suns
March 4, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the New Zealand band led by ex-Californian Ryan McPhun.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Shots

Shots

by Ladyhawk
March 4, 2008
This is the debut album for the Canadian indie rock quartet from Vancouver.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
The Felice Brothers

The Felice Brothers

by The Felice Brothers
March 4, 2008
The folk rock band from upstate New York formed by three brothers and their friend releases its first studio album in the US.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Seventh Tree

Seventh Tree

by Goldfrapp
February 26, 2008
The British group's fourth album was produced by the duo and Flood.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Discipline

Discipline

by Janet Jackson
February 26, 2008
Janet Jackson's 10th album features Ne-Yo and Missy Elliot.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)

New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)

by Erykah Badu
February 26, 2008
Erykah Badu's latest album was produced by 9th Wonder, Madlib, Mike "Chav" Chavarria, and Bilal.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Devotion

Devotion

by Beach House
February 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the Baltimore-based indie-rock duo.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Backwoods Barbie

Backwoods Barbie

by Dolly Parton
February 26, 2008
Dolly Parton's first record on her own label features songs that will appear in the musical version of "9 to 5."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Another Country

Another Country

by Tift Merritt
February 26, 2008
Merritt's third full-length studio album was produced by George Drakoulias.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
NY's Finest

NY's Finest

by Pete Rock
February 26, 2008
The hip-hop producer's latest album includes guests such as Redman and Raekwon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
We Have You Surrounded

We Have You Surrounded

by The Dirtbombs
February 26, 2008
The Dirtbombs fourth full-length album includes covers of songs by Alan Moore, Dead Moon, and Sparks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Working Man's Cafe

Working Man's Cafe

by Ray Davies
February 19, 2008
The sophomore solo album for The Kinks' lead singer was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Sleep Forever

Sleep Forever

by The Big Sleep
February 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn rock band is their first on Frenchkiss Records.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious

by Mike Doughty
February 19, 2008
Doughty's second studio album was produced by Dan Wilson, who cowrote songs with the Dixie Chicks.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.9
Mockingbird

Mockingbird

by Allison Moorer
February 19, 2008
Shelby Lynne's sister releases a covers album of some of her favorite female singers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Strange Folk

Strange Folk

by Kula Shaker
February 19, 2008
The British psychedelic rock band's third album was produced by Tchad Blake and Chris Sheldon.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.2
Time:Line

Time:Line

by Nicolay & Kay
February 19, 2008
Producer Nicolay works with Houston-based MC Kay to release their first record together.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dive Deep

Dive Deep

by Morcheeba
February 19, 2008
The English band continues without Skye Edwards, who was asked to leave the group, with several artists taking turns on lead vocals.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
Grand Archives

Grand Archives

by Grand Archives
February 19, 2008
The rock band formed by Band of Horses' Matt Brooke releases its debut album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Some Racing, Some Stopping

Some Racing, Some Stopping

by Headlights
February 19, 2008
The sophomore full-length album for the indie rock trio from Champaign, Illinois.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Ghost Games

Ghost Games

by Apes
February 19, 2008
The fourth album has Breck Brunson at the microphone after Paul Weil left the band to raise a family.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Come Into My House

Come Into My House

by No Kids
February 19, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian trio who were members of the band P:ano.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
59:59

59:59

by Sian Alice Group
February 19, 2008
This is the debut album from the British band formed by producer Rupert Clervaux and music video director Ben Crook.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Lust Lust Lust

Lust Lust Lust

by The Raveonettes
February 19, 2008
The Danish duo's latest album features a 3D cover.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
The Golden Age

The Golden Age

by American Music Club
February 19, 2008
The San Francisco band, now relocated to Los Angeles and with two new members, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Heretic Pride

Heretic Pride

by The Mountain Goats
February 19, 2008
The Mountain Goats' latest album was produced by Scott Solter and John Vanderslice.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Flock

Flock

by Bell X1
February 19, 2008
The third album from the Irish band, which previously included Damien Rice.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
For Emma, Forever Ago

For Emma, Forever Ago

by Bon Iver
February 19, 2008
The debut album from ex-DeYarmond Edison member Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.8
Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel

Let The Blind Lead Those Who Can See But Cannot Feel

by Atlas Sound
February 19, 2008
The debut solo album from the lead singer of Deerhunter.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Join With Us

Join With Us

by The Feeling
February 18, 2008
The sophomore album for the Sussex, England pop rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Little Death

Little Death

by Pete & the Pirates
February 18, 2008
The debut album for the Reading, England, quintet was produced by Gareth Parton.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Do You Like Rock Music?

Do You Like Rock Music?

by British Sea Power
February 12, 2008
The third album for the British quartet was produced by Graham Sutton and the band.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Simple Plan

Simple Plan

by Simple Plan
February 12, 2008
The third album for the Quebecois punk-pop band was produced by Dave Fortman, Danjahandz, and Max Martin.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.9
Free Somehow

Free Somehow

by Widespread Panic
February 12, 2008
The 10th album for the Georgia jam band is the first featuring new guitarist Jimmy Herring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Falling Off The Lavender Bridge

Falling Off The Lavender Bridge

by Lightspeed Champion
February 5, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Test Icicles member was produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Circular Sounds

Circular Sounds

by Kelley Stoltz
February 5, 2008
The San Francisco-based singer releases his latest album on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Made In The Dark

Made In The Dark

by Hot Chip
February 5, 2008
This is the third album for the English electro-indie rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Detours

Detours

by Sheryl Crow
February 5, 2008
Sheryl Crow returns from an eventful few years with her latest record produced by Brian Bottrell, who also produced her debut.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.5
Lucky

Lucky

by Nada Surf
February 5, 2008
The fifth album for the trio from New York was produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Watershed

Watershed

by k.d. lang
February 5, 2008
K.D. Lang's latest album was produced entirely by herself.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Sleep Through The Static

Sleep Through The Static

by Jack Johnson
February 5, 2008
The singer from Hawaii returns with his latest album, which was recorded on solar-powered equipment.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
It Is Time For A Love Revolution

It Is Time For A Love Revolution

by Lenny Kravitz
February 5, 2008
Kravitz's eighth studio album was written and produced by Lenny himself.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.1
District Line

District Line

by Bob Mould
February 5, 2008
The first album on the Anti- label for ex-Hüsker Dü/Sugar member Bob Mould.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Promises Promises

Promises Promises

by Die! Die! Die!
February 5, 2008
The sophomore album from the New Zealand trio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Old Growth

Old Growth

by Dead Meadow
February 5, 2008
The Washington D.C band returns as a three piece with its latest album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Here's To Being Here

Here's To Being Here

by Jason Collett
February 5, 2008
The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
The Shackeltons

The Shackeltons

by The Shackeltons
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the quintet from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Another Sound Is Dying

Another Sound Is Dying

by Dub Trio
January 29, 2008
The third studio album for the dub rock group from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Charmed & Strange

Charmed & Strange

by Yoav
January 29, 2008
The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Human Bell

Human Bell

by Human Bell
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of David Heumann, lead singer of Arboretum and Lungfish's bass player Nathan Bell.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
This Gift

This Gift

by Sons and Daughters
January 29, 2008
The third album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
The Bedlam In Goliath

The Bedlam In Goliath

by The Mars Volta
January 29, 2008
Band members claim their fourth studio album was influenced by people they contacted through a Ouija board.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

by Vampire Weekend
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the quartet of Columbia University alumni.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Women As Lovers

Women As Lovers

by Xiu Xiu
January 29, 2008
The first record for the San Francisco-based band since Devin Hoff joined as their bass player.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Field Manual

Field Manual

by Chris Walla
January 29, 2008
Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
Rain

Rain

by Joe Jackson
January 29, 2008
Joe Jackson's first record in four years was recorded in Germany.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Keep Your Eyes Ahead

Keep Your Eyes Ahead

by The Helio Sequence
January 29, 2008
The Portland, Oregon-based duo releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Slick Dogs And Ponies

Slick Dogs And Ponies

by Louis XIV
January 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the quartet from San Diego.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
5.8
Fortress

Fortress

by Protest the Hero
January 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the post-hardcore/metal band from Whitby, Ontario, Canada.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.7
Just A Little Lovin'

Just A Little Lovin'

by Shelby Lynne
January 29, 2008
Shelby Lynne's 10th album has her covering some of Dusty Springfield's biggest hits.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Hey Venus!

Hey Venus!

by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Matinee

Matinee

by Jack Peñate
January 22, 2008
The debut album from the British singer was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

by Hello, Blue Roses
January 22, 2008
The debut album for Dan Bejar's other side project (Destroyer being the first) with his girlfriend, Sydney Vermont.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
I'll Be Lightning

I'll Be Lightning

by Liam Finn
January 22, 2008
The debut album for the son of Crowded House's Neil Finn.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Pocketful of Sunshine

Pocketful of Sunshine

by Natasha Bedingfield
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the English singer.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Venus On Earth

Venus On Earth

by Dengue Fever
January 22, 2008
The Los Angeles-based band that mixes Cambodian pop to rock music releases its third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
In The Future

In The Future

by Black Mountain
January 22, 2008
The Canadian indie rock band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Jukebox

Jukebox

by Cat Power
January 22, 2008
Chan Marshall releases her second covers album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Brighter Than Creation's Dark

Brighter Than Creation's Dark

by Drive-By Truckers
January 22, 2008
This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Mission Control

Mission Control

by The Whigs
January 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the indie rock band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
P.D.A.

P.D.A.

by Hey Willpower
January 22, 2008
This is the first full-length album for the San Francisco-based duo of Will Schwartz and Tomo Yasuda.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.0
Oracular Spectacular

Oracular Spectacular

by MGMT
January 22, 2008
David Fridmann produced the debut full-length album for the New York-based band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Unfamiliar Faces

Unfamiliar Faces

by Matt Costa
January 22, 2008
The California-born singer's follow-up to his 2006 record was produced by No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
The Evening Descends

The Evening Descends

by Evangelicals
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album from the Oklahoma indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Distortion

Distortion

by Magnetic Fields
January 15, 2008
The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Liverpool 8

Liverpool 8

by Ringo Starr
January 15, 2008
Ringo returns to Capitol Records to work with long-time producer Mark Hudson. But after a falling out, David A. Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, ends up finishing the record.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Love Behind The Melody

Love Behind The Melody

by Raheem DeVaughn
January 15, 2008
The sophomore album already has one Grammy-nominated single, "Woman."
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Made of Bricks

Made of Bricks

by Kate Nash
January 8, 2008
After the success of the single "Foundations," her debut album was released five weeks early and opened as the number-one album in the UK.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Some People Have Real Problems

Some People Have Real Problems

by Sia
January 8, 2008
The third album for the Australian singer known for her work with Zero 7.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Angels Of Destruction

Angels Of Destruction

by Marah
January 8, 2008
The Philadelphia/Brooklyn-based band returns with its latest studio album following a Christmas album in 2005.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Growing Pains

Growing Pains

by Mary J. Blige
December 18, 2007
The eighth album for the R&B singer was produced with help from The-Dream, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Dre & Vidal, and Timbaland.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
The Cool

The Cool

by Lupe Fiasco
December 18, 2007
The sophomore album for the rapper from Chicago features artist such as Snoop Dogg, Pooh Bear and Unkle.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

by Rivers Cuomo
December 18, 2007
The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
8 Diagrams

8 Diagrams

by Wu-Tang Clan
December 11, 2007
The first album after the death of Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Face Off

Face Off

by Bow Wow & Omarion
December 11, 2007
B2K's Omarion joins with rapper Bow Wow in their first album together.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
The Solution

The Solution

by Beanie Sigel
December 11, 2007
Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel releases his fourth album, featuring R. Kelly, Styles P, Jay-Z, Ghostface Killah, and Scarface.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Alive 2007

Alive 2007

by Daft Punk
December 4, 2007
The second live album for the duo features the June 14th, 2007 concert at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8