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From Here We Go Sublime

From Here We Go Sublime

by The Field
April 3, 2007
This is the full-length debut for Stockholm, Sweden trance producer Axel Willner.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.7
Don't Mess With The Dragon

Don't Mess With The Dragon

by Ozomatli
April 3, 2007
The fourth album from the Los Angeles band blends latin music with rock, ska, hip-hop, and other genres.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Steingarten

Steingarten

by Pole
April 3, 2007
Experimental electronica artist Stefan Betke returns with his first full-length in four years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Timbaland Presents Shock Value

Timbaland Presents Shock Value

by Timbaland
April 3, 2007
The Hives, Fall Out Boy, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado are among the guests on the prolific hip-hop producer's latest solo disc.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.2
Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters

Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters

by The Twilight Sad
April 3, 2007
This is the debut full-length for the Glasgow band fronted by James Graham.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Santi

Santi

by The Academy Is...
April 3, 2007
This is the second LP for the Chicago emo band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Jarvis

Jarvis

by Jarvis Cocker
April 3, 2007
Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker makes his solo debut with this 14-song disc (which includes recent single "Running The World" as a secret bonus track).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
Myths Of The Near Future

Myths Of The Near Future

by Klaxons
March 27, 2007
'Myths' marks the debut for the fun-loving dance-rock (or as the band themselves call it, "new rave") four-piece from Brighton, England.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Reformation Post T.L.C.

Reformation Post T.L.C.

by The Fall
March 27, 2007
The Mark E. Smith-led band's 26th studio album (give or take) features yet another new lineup of musicians (who also play in Los Angeles outfit Darker My Sweet), as the previous set mutinied on tour last year.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
Yours Truly, Angry Mob

Yours Truly, Angry Mob

by Kaiser Chiefs
March 27, 2007
Stephen Street produced the British band's second album, which follows their acclaimed 2005 debut 'Employment.'
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.3
Strangelet

Strangelet

by Grant-Lee Phillips
March 27, 2007
REM's Peter Buck and Bill Rieflin guest on the Los Angeles troubadour's latest disc of originals.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Good Morning Revival

Good Morning Revival

by Good Charlotte
March 27, 2007
Twins Joel and Benji Madden lead the Maryland pop-punk outfit through 13 tracks on this delayed fourth album.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
6.2
Big

Big

by Macy Gray
March 27, 2007
The soul singer's first album in four years includes production work from will.i.am and Justin Timberlake and appearances by Fergie, Nas and Natalie Cole.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.9
Como Ama Una Mujer

Como Ama Una Mujer

by Jennifer Lopez
March 27, 2007
"How A Woman Loves," J.Lo's first Spanish-language disc, is co-written and co-produced by her husband, Marc Anthony.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.8
Saltbreakers

Saltbreakers

by Laura Veirs
March 27, 2007
The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Life In Cartoon Motion

Life In Cartoon Motion

by Mika
March 27, 2007
Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Buck The World

Buck The World

by Young Buck
March 27, 2007
Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Hi-Tek are among the producers on the rapper's second LP. Young Jeezy, T.I. and Snoop Dogg also guest.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Let It Go

Let It Go

by Tim McGraw
March 27, 2007
'Let It Go' is the country star's first album in three years.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Red Gone Wild: Thee Album

Red Gone Wild: Thee Album

by Redman
March 27, 2007
The rapper's delayed follow-up to 2001's 'Malpractice' was produced by Timbaland, Eminem, Erick Sermon, Scott Storch, and Rockwilder. Method Man and Nate Dogg also guest.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Music Is My Savior

Music Is My Savior

by Mims
March 27, 2007
This debut for New York rapper Shawn Mims--which includes his hit single "This Is Why I'm Hot"--was produced by Miami's Blackout Movement.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
2.6
Return Of The Mac

Return Of The Mac

by Prodigy [of Mobb Deep]
March 27, 2007
This solo release (somewhere between a mixtape and a true album) for the Mobb Deep rapper was produced by the Alchemist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.2
Brett Anderson

Brett Anderson

by Brett Anderson
March 26, 2007
This is the solo debut for the former frontman of Suede and The Tears.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.1
Octopus

Octopus

by The Bees [Band of Bees]
March 26, 2007
The eclectic UK band self-produced this third album in their Isle of Wight studios.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Pale Young Gentlemen

Pale Young Gentlemen

by Pale Young Gentlemen
March 23, 2007
The quintet from Madison, Wisconsin self-releases their debut album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Sound Of Silver

Sound Of Silver

by LCD Soundsystem
March 20, 2007
Dance-punk producer (and one-half of The DFA) James Murphy returns with his second LCD Soundsytem album.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank

We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank

by Modest Mouse
March 20, 2007
'We Were Dead,' the Isaac Brock-led band's follow-up to its breakthrough 2004 hit 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News,' is their first release to feature their newest member, former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. The Shins' James Mercer guests on three tracks.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Drums And Guns

Drums And Guns

by Low
March 20, 2007
The slowcore trio (including new bassist Matt Livingston) reunites with producer Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Living With The Living

Living With The Living

by Ted Leo & The Pharmacists
March 20, 2007
Brendan Canty produced the band's first album for their new label, Touch and Go.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
Glitter In The Gutter

Glitter In The Gutter

by Jesse Malin
March 20, 2007
Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Armchair Apocrypha

Armchair Apocrypha

by Andrew Bird
March 20, 2007
The Chicago-based singer-songwriter returns with his tenth album of literate and eclectic indie rock.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Why Bother?

Why Bother?

by Adult.
March 20, 2007
The band's follow-up to 2005's 'Gimmie Trouble' finds Adult. back down to the original duo of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
I'll Sleep When You're Dead

I'll Sleep When You're Dead

by El-P
March 20, 2007
El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Out Of The Woods

Out Of The Woods

by Tracey Thorn
March 20, 2007
This is the Everything But The Girl singer's first solo release since 1982.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Introducing Joss Stone

Introducing Joss Stone

by Joss Stone
March 20, 2007
Despite the title, this is the third album for the young British soul singer. Raphael Saadiq produces, with Lauryn Hill and Common guesting.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
If The Ocean Gets Rough

If The Ocean Gets Rough

by Willy Mason
March 20, 2007
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Tongues

Tongues

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 20, 2007
This third collaboration between jazz drummer Reid and Four Tet's Hebden was again recorded live, without any edits or overdubs.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Person Pitch

Person Pitch

by Panda Bear
March 20, 2007
The third solo album from Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) is completely unlike its predecessor, as it is both upbeat and electronic, sounding like a spacey, 21st century Beach Boys album.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Ruff Draft [Reissue]

Ruff Draft [Reissue]

by J Dilla aka Jay Dee
March 20, 2007
The second posthumous release from the acclaimed hip-hop producer, this double-disc set is actually a greatly-expanded resissue of his hard-to-find 2003 EP of the same name.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Let Me Introduce My Friends

Let Me Introduce My Friends

by I'm from Barcelona
March 20, 2007
Actually, they're from Sweden. Numbering a Polyphonic Spree-esque 29 members, the Emanuel Lundgren-led collective made their full-length debut in 2006 with the unusually chipper 'Friends,' which hit the States in early 2007.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Turn The Lights Out

Turn The Lights Out

by The Ponys
March 20, 2007
The Chicago band's third album marks their Matador debut. John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.) produces.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Western Xterminator

Western Xterminator

by RTX
March 20, 2007
'Xterminator' is the second album for Jennifer Herrema's post-Royal Trux project.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Black Pompadour

Black Pompadour

by The Zincs
March 20, 2007
John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Ten New Messages

Ten New Messages

by The Rakes
March 19, 2007
The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Hats Off To The Buskers

Hats Off To The Buskers

by The View
March 13, 2007
The very young Scottish four-piece shot straight to #1 on the UK charts with the release of this Britpop-flavored debut album, produced by Owen Morris (Oasis, The Verve).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Back To Black

Back To Black

by Amy Winehouse
March 13, 2007
Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Memory Man

Memory Man

by Aqualung
March 13, 2007
London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hales returns with a second album following two years of touring in support of his debut 'Strange And Beautiful.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Costello Music

Costello Music

by The Fratellis
March 13, 2007
This full-length debut for the Glasgow indie-rock trio (who are not actually brothers, despite adopting the same last name) includes the song "Flathead," which can be heard soundtracking a recent iPod commercial.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
These Friends Of Mine

These Friends Of Mine

by Rosie Thomas
March 13, 2007
Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love."
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Pocket Symphony

Pocket Symphony

by Air
March 6, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this latest set from the French duo, who are joined by guest vocalists Jarvis Cocker (Pulp) and Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy).
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Neon Bible

Neon Bible

by Arcade Fire
March 6, 2007
One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.'
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Candylion

Candylion

by Gruff Rhys
March 6, 2007
Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
The Search

The Search

by Son Volt
March 6, 2007
Frontman Jay Farrar produced the band's fifth album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
National Anthem Of Nowhere

National Anthem Of Nowhere

by Apostle Of Hustle
March 6, 2007
'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
The Weirdness

The Weirdness

by The Stooges
March 6, 2007
'Weirdness' is the first album for the legendary rock band--which, yes, includes frontman Iggy Pop--since 1973. The remaining original lineup is supplemented by Minutemen bassist Mike Watt.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.7
My Name Is Buddy

My Name Is Buddy

by Ry Cooder
March 6, 2007
Van Dyke Parks and Pete Seeger are among the guests on the guitarist's rustic 17-song effort, which is told from the perspective of a cat, a mouse, and a toad(!).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Make Another World

Make Another World

by Idlewild
March 6, 2007
The Scottish rockers fronted by Roddy Woomble reunite with producer Dave Eringa for this follow-up to 2005's 'Warnings/Promises.'
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
The Third Hand

The Third Hand

by RJD2
March 6, 2007
The hip-hop producer attempts a "pop" album for the first time on this third release, utilizing all live instrumentation and even singing on almost all of the tracks.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
Lynn Teeter Flower

Lynn Teeter Flower

by Maria Taylor
March 6, 2007
The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Foley Room

Foley Room

by Amon Tobin
March 6, 2007
The Brazilian electronica artist utilized a different technique for his first non-soundtrack album in five years, building his tracks out of field recordings and found sounds.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Vessels

Vessels

by Wolf & Cub
March 6, 2007
The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Security

Security

by Antibalas
March 6, 2007
Tortoise's John McEntire produced this fourth album for the New York-based Afrobeat outfit.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Calling

The Calling

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
March 6, 2007
This politically-charged effort is the veteran country-folk artist's first album in three years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Yours To Keep

Yours To Keep

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
March 6, 2007
This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Myth Takes

Myth Takes

by !!! [Chik Chik Chik]
March 6, 2007
The dance-punk outfit returns with a third LP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Back Numbers

Back Numbers

by Britta Phillips and Dean Wareham
February 27, 2007
The second album for the [now-married] duo of former Luna members Dean & Britta was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
You, You're A History In Rust

You, You're A History In Rust

by Do Make Say Think
February 27, 2007
This fifth release from the adventurous Toronto-based instrumental post-rock outfit is their first album in four years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Abandoned Language

Abandoned Language

by Dälek
February 27, 2007
The experimental, often noisy hip-hop duo (former third member Still has left the group) from New Jersey returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Absence.'
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Brand New By Tomorrow

Brand New By Tomorrow

by Money Mark
February 27, 2007
Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
We All Belong

We All Belong

by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
A Brighter Beat

A Brighter Beat

by Malcolm Middleton
February 26, 2007
This is the first solo release for the Scottish artist since the breakup of his band Arab Strap.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone

All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone

by Explosions in the Sky
February 20, 2007
The instrumental post-rock band from Texas returns after a four-year wait with this fourth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Atlantis: Hymns For Disco

Atlantis: Hymns For Disco

by k-os
February 20, 2007
Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
The Return To Form Black Majick Party

The Return To Form Black Majick Party

by Pop Levi
February 20, 2007
A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
The Cost

The Cost

by The Frames
February 20, 2007
The Dublin, Ireland band returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Burn The Maps.'
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Strength In Numbers

Strength In Numbers

by Calla
February 20, 2007
This New York indie-rockers return with a follow-up to 2005's 'Collisions.'
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Sex Change

Sex Change

by Trans Am
February 20, 2007
The ironic Washington, D.C. post-rockers return with their first album in three years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
King For A Day

King For A Day

by Bobby Conn
February 20, 2007
The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Dressed Up For The Letdown

Dressed Up For The Letdown

by Richard Swift
February 20, 2007
This is the second or third album (depending on how you keep score) for the Oregon-by-way-of-Los Angeles singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.6
The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse

The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse

by The Besnard Lakes
February 20, 2007
Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
City Beach

City Beach

by Jill Cunniff
February 20, 2007
This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.4
Or Give Me Death

Or Give Me Death

by Aqueduct
February 20, 2007
'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.0
Copia

Copia

by Eluvium
February 20, 2007
Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
Can Cladders

Can Cladders

by High Llamas
February 20, 2007
Sean O'Hagan's first High Llamas album in four years sticks to his usual script of '60s-influenced pop.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday

by Elvis Perkins
February 20, 2007
The singer-songwriter's debut is informed by the losses of his father (actor Anthony Perkins) to AIDS and of his mother (photographer Berry Berenson) in the 9/11 attacks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
In Advance Of The Broken Arm

In Advance Of The Broken Arm

by Marnie Stern
February 20, 2007
New York guitarist Stern (who blends harder, experimental rock with more typical indie-rock tunes) makes her debut with this 13-song set co-produced by Zach Hill (Hella).
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
This Too Will Pass

This Too Will Pass

by The One AM Radio
February 20, 2007
This is the third release for the lo-fi indie outfit led by Hrishikesh Hirway.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Vieux Farka Toure

Vieux Farka Toure

by Vieux Farka Touré
February 13, 2007
This is the debut album for the son of the late Mali musician Ali Farka Toure.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.5
West

West

by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Tones Of Town

Tones Of Town

by Field Music
February 13, 2007
This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Infinity On High

Infinity On High

by Fall Out Boy
February 6, 2007
The Chicago pop-punk band face high expectations for this fourth album after its predecessor, their major-label debut 'From Under The Cork Tree,' brought their first taste of mainstream success. Jay-Z (briefly) guests.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul

Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul

by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Children Running Through

Children Running Through

by Patty Griffin
February 6, 2007
Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard

The Sermon On Exposition Boulevard

by Rickie Lee Jones
February 6, 2007
The lyrics for each of the songs on this rock-oriented disc are based on the teachings of Jesus (Christ).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Yes, I'm A Witch

Yes, I'm A Witch

by Yoko Ono
February 6, 2007
'Witch' features an assortment of indie artists who have reimagined classic Yoko Ono tracks by mixing elements of the originals (mainly the vocals) with newly recorded music. The roster includes the Flaming Lips, Le Tigre, Spiritualized, Cat Power and the Polyphonic Spree.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.4
Writer's Block

Writer's Block

by Peter Bjorn and John
February 6, 2007
This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go

My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go

by Aereogramme
February 6, 2007
This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
New Magnetic Wonder

New Magnetic Wonder

by The Apples In Stereo
February 6, 2007
The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
A Weekend In The City

A Weekend In The City

by Bloc Party
February 6, 2007
Kele Okereke & co. try to avoid the sophomore slump with this highly-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut 'Silent Alarm.'
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Dip

Dip

by L. Pierre
February 6, 2007
L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Phantom Punch

Phantom Punch

by Sondre Lerche
February 6, 2007
After a diversion into jazz-pop (2006's 'Duper Sessions'), the Norwegian artist returns with a more muscular rock album produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9