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Thing Of The Past

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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