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Planet Earth

Planet Earth

by Prince
July 24, 2007
Prince returns with his 24th studio album--but not without a bit of controversy.
Metascore:
65
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7.0
Underclass Hero

Underclass Hero

by Sum 41
July 24, 2007
The punk pop band releases its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Absolute Garbage

Absolute Garbage

by Garbage
July 24, 2007
A best-of collection from the band led by singer Shirley Manson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
The Con

The Con

by Tegan and Sara
July 24, 2007
The Canadian twins' latest album features members of Death Cab for Cutie and AFI.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Is Is [EP]

Is Is [EP]

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 24, 2007
The New York band releases its latest EP, written during the Fever To Tell tour.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
The Broken String

The Broken String

by Bishop Allen
July 24, 2007
After releasing an EP every month for a year in 2006, the Brooklyn-based band returns with a full-length album.
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78
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8.7
Grand Animals

Grand Animals

by Robbers On High Street
July 24, 2007
The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.
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72
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7.6
Horseshoe Curve

Horseshoe Curve

by Trey Anastasio
July 24, 2007
Phish's singer-guitarist releases his latest solo album.
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70
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tbd
Emerald City

Emerald City

by John Vanderslice
July 24, 2007
The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again.
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80
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7.7
We Are The Night

We Are The Night

by The Chemical Brothers
July 17, 2007
The sixth album from the veteran electronica act includes guest appearances by Willy Mason, The Klaxons, Fatlip and Midlake.
Metascore:
67
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6.5
Those The Brokes

Those The Brokes

by The Magic Numbers
July 17, 2007
The poppy British quartet are joined by a nine-piece orchestra on their sophomore effort.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Paper Walls

Paper Walls

by Yellowcard
July 17, 2007
Yellowcard's follow-up to 2006's "Lights and Sounds," again produced by Neal Avron.
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62
User Score:
7.9
An End Has A Start

An End Has A Start

by Editors
July 17, 2007
The Birmingham, England group tries to escape the sophmore slump and comparisons to other bands with their second album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Calling the World

Calling the World

by Rooney
July 17, 2007
Produced by John Fields (Andrew W.K., Switchfoot) is Rooney's followup to their self-titled debut.
Metascore:
60
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7.1
Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

by The Cribs
July 17, 2007
The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.
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75
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8.5
Beauty & Crime

Beauty & Crime

by Suzanne Vega
July 17, 2007
The folk singer returns after six years with her newest album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Rise To Your Knees

Rise To Your Knees

by Meat Puppets
July 17, 2007
The rock band reunites (with a new drummer) for a new album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
Zeitgeist

Zeitgeist

by The Smashing Pumpkins
July 10, 2007
The Smashing Pumpkins return from a seven year hiatus with their latest album. Best Buy, Target, and iTunes will each have CDs with different tracks from those available at other retailers.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
Our Love To Admire

Our Love To Admire

by Interpol
July 10, 2007
Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

by Spoon
July 10, 2007
The Austin band serves up their latest album hoping fans go ga ga over it.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Cross

Cross

by Justice
July 10, 2007
The French dance duo known for remixing songs from the likes of Franz Ferdinand emerge with their debut album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Time On Earth

Time On Earth

by Crowded House
July 10, 2007
The Australian-based band is back with their first album since 1993.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
The Else

The Else

by They Might Be Giants
July 10, 2007
They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.
Metascore:
73
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7.9
Goodbye

Goodbye

by Ulrich Schnauss
July 10, 2007
The third album for the German electronica artist.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
Three Easy Pieces

Three Easy Pieces

by Buffalo Tom
July 10, 2007
Singer/guitarist Bill Janovitz had dismissed ideas of a reunion over the years, but Buffalo Tom is back with their new album since 1998.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Sirens of the Ditch

Sirens of the Ditch

by Jason Isbell
July 10, 2007
Jason Isbell's first solo album since he left the Drive By Truckers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Super Taranta!

Super Taranta!

by Gogol Bordello
July 10, 2007
The second album from Side One Dummy Records for the New York band who are influenced by gypsy music.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
New Wave

New Wave

by Against Me!
July 10, 2007
The Florida punk rock band's fourth album was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
Marry Me

Marry Me

by St. Vincent
July 10, 2007
Polyphonic Spree member Annie Clark releases her debut album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Fantastic Playroom

Fantastic Playroom

by New Young Pony Club
July 9, 2007
The debut album for this indie electronica band from London, England.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
We'll Live and Die in These Towns

We'll Live and Die in These Towns

by The Enemy
July 9, 2007
Formally known as The Bridges, the British band returns with a label, a new name, and a new album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.7
New Maps of Hell

New Maps of Hell

by Bad Religion
July 9, 2007
The hardcore, often political rockers return with their 14th studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Libertad

Libertad

by Velvet Revolver
July 3, 2007
Scott Weiland and company return with their second album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Ms. Kelly

Ms. Kelly

by Kelly Rowland
July 3, 2007
Kelly Rowland continues with her second solo album since Destiny's Child ended.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
T.I. Vs T.I.P.

T.I. Vs T.I.P.

by T.I.
July 3, 2007
The fifth studio album for the Atlanta rapper includes Alfamega, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Eminem, and Nelly as guests.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Uncle Dysfunktional

Uncle Dysfunktional

by Happy Mondays
July 2, 2007
The Happy Mondays featured in the film "24 Hour Party People" release their first studio album since 1992
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.0
Twilight Of The Innocents

Twilight Of The Innocents

by Ash
July 2, 2007
The fifth and last full album for the UK band. In the future they will release only singles.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Easy Tiger

Easy Tiger

by Ryan Adams
June 26, 2007
Well off his 3-disc-a-year pace, Adams celebrates just his first release of 2007 with the 13-song 'Tiger.' Sheryl Crow guests, and The Cardinals once again provide the backing.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
The Mix-Up

The Mix-Up

by Beastie Boys
June 26, 2007
Money Mark guests on this all-instrumental, post-punk-influenced, 12-track set for the veteran hip-hop outfit.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Build A Nation

Build A Nation

by Bad Brains
June 26, 2007
The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch produced this first release in a dozen years for the original lineup of the lengendary hardcore punk outfit.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
At My Age

At My Age

by Nick Lowe
June 26, 2007
His age? 58. And "At My Age" marks the first studio recording for the English singer-songwriter in six years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Theology

Theology

by Sinéad O'Connor
June 26, 2007
This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.3
My December

My December

by Kelly Clarkson
June 26, 2007
The singer's third disc was produced by David Kahne and features an unlikely contribution on bass from Mike Watt (The Minutemen).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Boys Night Out

Boys Night Out

by Boys Night Out
June 26, 2007
The Canadian band's new album produced by Lou Giordano.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Desire

Desire

by Pharoahe Monch
June 26, 2007
After eght years Pharoah Monch returns with his new album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Translated From Love

Translated From Love

by Kelly Willis
June 26, 2007
Five years since her last release (Christmas album withstanding), country singer Kelly Willis returns with a new album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dylanesque

Dylanesque

by Bryan Ferry
June 19, 2007
Covers are nothing new for the Roxy Music frontman, but 'Dylanesque' marks the first time Ferry has dedicated an entire album to the work of a single artist. (That would be Bob Dylan, in case you didn't notice the title.)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Astronomy For Dogs

Astronomy For Dogs

by The Aliens
June 19, 2007
Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
The Fragile Army

The Fragile Army

by The Polyphonic Spree
June 19, 2007
This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Icky Thump

Icky Thump

by The White Stripes
June 19, 2007
Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
The Sun

The Sun

by Fridge
June 19, 2007
'Sun' is the first release in six years for the post-rock outfit whose members include Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Adem Ilhan.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Golden Pollen

Golden Pollen

by Savath & Savalas
June 19, 2007
This latest release for Scott Herren's Catalan- and tropicalia-themed Prefuse 73 side project is basically a Herren solo record, with the producer even singing on a number of tracks. Other vocalists include Mia Doi Todd and Jose Gonzalez.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Have Mercy

Have Mercy

by Mooney Suzuki
June 19, 2007
This long-delayed fourth album sees the New York garage rockers jumping to a new label.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.4
Kurr

Kurr

by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
It's A Bit Complicated

It's A Bit Complicated

by Art Brut
June 19, 2007
This is the second album for the tongue-in-cheek English band fronted by Eddie Argos.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Idealism

Idealism

by Digitalism
June 19, 2007
'Idealism' is the full-length debut for the German electronica duo of Jens Moelle and Ismail Tuefekci.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
The Brag And Cuss

The Brag And Cuss

by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Lost Highway

Lost Highway

by Bon Jovi
June 19, 2007
Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
In Camera

In Camera

by Arthur & Yu
June 19, 2007
With influences from the Velvet Underground and Lee Hazlewood, the Seattle-based duo of Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott release their debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
The Friends [EP]

The Friends [EP]

by Ween
June 19, 2007
The Pennsylvania band releases the EP in advance of a full studio album in the fall.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Era Vulgaris

Era Vulgaris

by Queens of the Stone Age
June 12, 2007
Josh Homme's fifth QOTSA disc includes guest appearances by The Strokes' Julian Casablancas and returnee Mark Lanegan. Oddly, however, the disc does not include its title track collaboration with Trent Reznor, which was released separately.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Version

Version

by Mark Ronson
June 12, 2007
The second artist album from the acclaimed DJ and producer (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen) is filled with covers, as Ronson takes on works by artists as diverse as Radiohead, The Smiths, Britney Spears, Coldplay and Ryan Adams. Both Winehouse and Allen guest, along with Robbie Williams, Phantom Planet and Kasabian.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Riot!

Riot!

by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Wild Mountain Nation

Wild Mountain Nation

by Blitzen Trapper
June 12, 2007
The Portland-based indie band releases its third album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Memory Almost Full

Memory Almost Full

by Paul McCartney
June 5, 2007
'Memory' marks the former Beatle's first release for Starbucks' Hear Music label. David Kahne produced the 13-song set.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Tromatic Reflexxions

Tromatic Reflexxions

by Von Sudenfed
June 5, 2007
'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Carry On

Carry On

by Chris Cornell
June 5, 2007
The second solo disc from former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Cornell was produced by Steve Lillywhite and includes a cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.6
Ma Fleur

Ma Fleur

by The Cinematic Orchestra
June 5, 2007
Jason Swinscoe's first Cinematic Orchestra disc in five years is indeed a soundtrack... to an imaginary film.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Eat Me, Drink Me

Eat Me, Drink Me

by Marilyn Manson
June 5, 2007
Album number six is the first new release in four years for the shock-rocker, who recorded the disc with guitarist Tim Skold.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Maths + English

Maths + English

by Dizzee Rascal
June 5, 2007
Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys guest on the UK artist's third album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Good Girl Gone Bad

Good Girl Gone Bad

by Rihanna
June 5, 2007
The singer collaborated with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Ne-Yo for her third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Asa Breed

Asa Breed

by Matthew Dear
June 5, 2007
This third album is the most song-based effort yet for the Michigan electronic music producer, who also records under the name Audion.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Can't Wait Another Day

Can't Wait Another Day

by The Ladybug Transistor
June 5, 2007
Jens Lekman and members of The Clientele and Architecture In Helsinki guest on the Brooklyn band's sixth album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Someone To Drive You Home

Someone To Drive You Home

by The Long Blondes
June 5, 2007
This is the first LP for the Sheffield, England co-ed five-piece fronted by Kate Jackson. Steve Mackey (Pulp) produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Excellent Italian Greyhound

Excellent Italian Greyhound

by Shellac
June 5, 2007
This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Ultra Payloaded

Ultra Payloaded

by Satellite Party
May 29, 2007
The debut album for Perry Farrell's new band includes contributions from Peter Hook, Fergie, Thievery Corporation, Flea and John Frusciante.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Double Up

Double Up

by R. Kelly
May 29, 2007
Apparently no longer trapped in the closet, the crooner enlists Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and T.I. to help enliven this upbeat successor to 2005's 'TP.3 Reloaded.'
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.2
Sweet Warrior

Sweet Warrior

by Richard Thompson
May 29, 2007
The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Boxer

Boxer

by The National
May 22, 2007
Sufjan Stevens is among the guests on the Brooklyn band's follow-up to their acclaimed 2005 release 'Alligator.'
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
Mirrored

Mirrored

by Battles
May 22, 2007
The unique New York four-piece math-rock outfit (that includes members of Helmet and Don Caballero) follows a string of three acclaimed 2004 EPs with this debut full-length, which adds (heavily processed) vocals into their mix of live and programmed instrumentation for the first time.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Voxtrot

Voxtrot

by Voxtrot
May 22, 2007
Victor Van Vugt produced this long-awaited full-length debut for the Austin, Texas group, who previously generated some buzz with a series of EPs.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Everyday I Said A Prayer For Kathy And Made A One Inch Square

Everyday I Said A Prayer For Kathy And Made A One Inch Square

by Wheat
May 22, 2007
The Massachusetts band--now down to the duo of Scott Levesque (vocals, guitars) and Brendan Harney (drums)--returns with their first album in four years.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
The Sun And The Moon

The Sun And The Moon

by The Bravery
May 22, 2007
Brendan O'Brien produced this second album for the New York band.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
It Won't Be Soon Before Long

It Won't Be Soon Before Long

by Maroon 5
May 22, 2007
It has been five years, but Maroon 5 finally return with a follow-up to their huge-selling 2002 debut 'Songs About Jane.' The producers include Mike Elizondo, Mark "Spike" Stent, and Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Lies For The Liars

Lies For The Liars

by The Used
May 22, 2007
The Utah emo band's third disc is their first since the departure of drummer Branden Steineckert.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.3
Plague Park

Plague Park

by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Light At The End Of The World

Light At The End Of The World

by Erasure
May 22, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this ten-song set from the duo of Vince Clark and Andy Bell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Five Roses

Five Roses

by Miracle Fortress
May 22, 2007
The debut album for the Canadian indie artist, who was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Fort Nightly

Fort Nightly

by White Rabbits
May 22, 2007
The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Strange House

Strange House

by The Horrors
May 15, 2007
Alan Moulder and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the producers on the UK goth-punk band's debut LP.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Release The Stars

Release The Stars

by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Sky Blue Sky

Sky Blue Sky

by Wilco
May 15, 2007
The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Minutes To Midnight

Minutes To Midnight

by Linkin Park
May 15, 2007
Rick Rubin co-produced the band's third album, which is the result of over a year spent in the studio and represents a move away from their established rap-rock sound.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.8
Tio Bitar

Tio Bitar

by Dungen
May 15, 2007
"Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
One Of The Boys

One Of The Boys

by Gretchen Wilson
May 15, 2007
The country singer follows her disappointing sophomore set with this third album, which includes multiple co-writes with John Rich (of Big & Rich).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Tales Don't Tell Themselves

Tales Don't Tell Themselves

by Funeral For A Friend
May 15, 2007
The Welsh band return with their third studio album produced by Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters).
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.3
Our Earthly Pleasures

Our Earthly Pleasures

by Maxïmo Park
May 8, 2007
Gil Norton produced this second album for the Paul Smith-fronted UK rock outfit, who debuted in 2005 with the Mercury Music Prize-nominated 'A Certain Trigger.'
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Volta

Volta

by Björk
May 8, 2007
The typically eclectic guest lineup on Bjork's first studio album in three years includes Timbaland, a ten-piece all-female horn section, and members of Konono No. 1, Lightning Bolt, Antony & The Johnsons, and LFO.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
God Save The Clientele

God Save The Clientele

by The Clientele
May 8, 2007
Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
No Shouts, No Calls

No Shouts, No Calls

by Electrelane
May 8, 2007
This is the fourth studio album for the all-female four-piece from Brighton, England.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3