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Ideal Lives

Ideal Lives

by Rahim
April 4, 2006
This is the debut LP for the New York-based indie-rock trio.
Metascore:
74
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Karmacode

Karmacode

by Lacuna Coil
April 4, 2006
The Italian goth-metal outfit fronted by Cristina Scabbia attempts to make it big in the U.S. with this fourth album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.9
Show Your Bones

Show Your Bones

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
March 28, 2006
The New York trio's short but highly anticipated sophomore set--which features a mellower, more polished sound--was produced by Squeak E Clean and mixed by Alan Moulder.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Fishscale

Fishscale

by Ghostface Killah
March 28, 2006
MF Doom, Madlib and Pete Rock lend their production talents to the Wu-Tang member's fifth solo outing, which includes a collaboration with Ne-Yo.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
King

King

by T.I.
March 28, 2006
Atlanta rapper Tip Harris (who also stars in the current theatrical release "ATL") returns with a fourth album, which finds him joined by Young Jeezy, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell, and Common.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
This New Day

This New Day

by Embrace
March 27, 2006
This fifth album for the Brit rockers was produced by Youth.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.2
The Back Room

The Back Room

by Editors
March 21, 2006
The Birmingham, England post-punk quartet is the latest band to have the UK music press in a tizzy, with this debut LP drawing the usual comparisons to Joy Division and Echo & The Bunnymen. (Actually, they just sound like Interpol.)
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
My Dark Places

My Dark Places

by The Television Personalities
March 21, 2006
This is the first album in 11 years for the English band led by the troubled Dan Treacy.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Drum's Not Dead

Drum's Not Dead

by Liars
March 21, 2006
The third album for the now Berlin-based experimental trio includes a DVD with (count 'em!) three videos for each of the dozen songs on the CD.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
'Sno Angel Like You

'Sno Angel Like You

by Howe Gelb
March 21, 2006
The Giant Sand leader is backed by an eight-member gospel choir on this 14-track set.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Both Sides Of The Gun

Both Sides Of The Gun

by Ben Harper
March 21, 2006
Harper's first album in three years is split into a disc of uptempo rockers and a second disc of acoustic ballads.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Duper Sessions

Duper Sessions

by Sondre Lerche
March 21, 2006
The Norwegian artist (backed here by The Faces Down Quartet) remakes himself as a cabaret singer, with a disc full of jazz-pop tunes including a cover of the standard "Night and Day."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Born Again In The USA

Born Again In The USA

by Loose Fur
March 21, 2006
This is the second album from the trio of Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Glenn Kotche and Jim O'Rourke.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Bring It Back

Bring It Back

by Mates of State
March 21, 2006
This is the fourth album for the husband-and-wife team of Jason Hammel and Kori Gardner.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Dying To Say This To You

Dying To Say This To You

by The Sounds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the Swedish five-piece.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Subtitulo

Subtitulo

by Josh Rouse
March 21, 2006
The Nebraskan singer-songwriter recorded this seventh album in his new home of Spain.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
When The Going Gets Dark

When The Going Gets Dark

by Quasi
March 21, 2006
Dave Fridmann produced album number seven for the duo of Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
3121

3121

by Prince
March 21, 2006
This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Everything All The Time

Everything All The Time

by Band of Horses
March 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for the Seattle band (featuring members of the now defunct Carissa's Wierd) that has drawn comparisons to, among others, Neil Young.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Murray's Revenge

Murray's Revenge

by Murs
March 21, 2006
The rapper once again collaborates with producer 9th Wonder on this follow-up to 3:16.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Cannibal Sea

Cannibal Sea

by The Essex Green
March 21, 2006
This is the third album of 60s-influenced tunes from the Brooklyn-based indie-pop band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Notes And The Like

Notes And The Like

by Ms. John Soda
March 21, 2006
This is the second full-length for the German indie-electro-pop duo of Stephanie Bohm (also in Couch) and The Notwist's Micha Acher.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes

Beat Konducta Vol. 1-2: Movie Scenes

by Madlib
March 21, 2006
The hip-hop producer--unusually recording under his own name--offers a soundtrack to an imaginary movie.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
All At Once

All At Once

by Young People
March 21, 2006
The avant-garde Los Angeles band's third album is their first without co-founder Jeff Rosenberg.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
Kratitude

Kratitude

by The Seconds
March 21, 2006
This is the second album for the trio of Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Zach Max (Ex Models) and Jeannie Kwon.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Keys To The World

Keys To The World

by Richard Ashcroft
March 21, 2006
This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.0
Morph The Cat

Morph The Cat

by Donald Fagen
March 14, 2006
This is the Steely Dan vocalist's first solo disc in over a dozen years.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
Stars Of CCTV

Stars Of CCTV

by Hard-Fi
March 14, 2006
The English indie rockers garnered a lot of attention with this debut album, which combines elements of ska, dance and punk.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Showtunes

Showtunes

by Stephin Merritt
March 14, 2006
This 26-track set compiles works composed by the Magnetic Fields leader for three separate Chen Shi-Zheng operas.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever

Here's My Song You Can Have It... I Don't Want It Anymore/Yours 4-Ever

by Nicolai Dunger
March 14, 2006
The Swedish singer-songwriter and former soccer player is backed by Mercury Rev on his latest release (which originally emerged in 2004 in Europe).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Kicking The National Habit

Kicking The National Habit

by Grand National
March 14, 2006
The London duo of Rupert Lyddon and Lawrence 'La' Rudd make their debut with this '80s-influenced album (reminiscent of everyone from New Order to the Police).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Love Travels At Illegal Speeds

Love Travels At Illegal Speeds

by Graham Coxon
March 13, 2006
This is the fifth solo disc for the former Blur guitarist.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Cuts Across The Land

Cuts Across The Land

by The Duke Spirit
March 7, 2006
The UK rockers (making their full-length debut with this Flood- and Simon Raymonde-produced disc) are fronted by Liela Moss, who has drawn comparisons to Patti Smith and PJ Harvey.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Flat-Pack Philosophy

Flat-Pack Philosophy

by Buzzcocks
March 7, 2006
This is the fifth album for the reunited version of the punk band (still featuring Pete Shelley and Steve Diggle), now marking over 30 years since their original formation.
Metascore:
71
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tbd
On An Island

On An Island

by David Gilmour
March 7, 2006
Guests on the Pink Floyd guitarist's first solo album in over 20 years include Jools Holland, Robert Wyatt, David Crosby, and Graham Nash.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Fear Is On Our Side

Fear Is On Our Side

by I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness
March 7, 2006
Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Fab Four Suture

Fab Four Suture

by Stereolab
March 7, 2006
All 12 songs on the band's first album in two years have been released as singles.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Under A Billion Suns

Under A Billion Suns

by Mudhoney
March 7, 2006
The veteran Seattle rockers return with an album produced by Phil Ek, Johnny Sangster, and Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Beast

Mr. Beast

by Mogwai
March 7, 2006
The fifth studio album for the Scottish five-piece was produced, like its predecessor, by Tony Doogan.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Ballad Of The Broken Seas

Ballad Of The Broken Seas

by Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan
March 7, 2006
Think Nancy Sinatra-Lee Hazlewood, and you won't be too far off the concept of this album-length pairing of former Belle & Sebastian vocalist Campbell and former Screaming Trees leader (and Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator) Lanegan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Fox Confessor Brings The Flood

Fox Confessor Brings The Flood

by Neko Case
March 7, 2006
Members of Calexico and Giant Sand help provide the music for the singer's first studio album in four years.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
This Old Road

This Old Road

by Kris Kristofferson
March 7, 2006
This is the 70-year-old singer-songwriter's first studio album in nearly a dozen years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
The Little Willies

The Little Willies

by The Little Willies
March 7, 2006
Norah Jones is one of two vocalists (Richard Julian is the other) in New York's Little Willies, who make their debut with this mostly-covers album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Pay The Devil

Pay The Devil

by Van Morrison
March 7, 2006
The singer-songwriter takes a stab at country music with this collection of a dozen covers and three originals.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.8
Axis Of Evol

Axis Of Evol

by Pink Mountaintops
March 7, 2006
This is the second Pink Mountaintops album for Vancouver, Canada's Stephen McBean.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Supernature

Supernature

by Goldfrapp
March 7, 2006
This is the third album for the British electronica duo of Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Hello Young Lovers

Hello Young Lovers

by Sparks
March 7, 2006
Brothers Ron and Russell Mael's first album in four years is their 20th LP overall.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Dead Drunk

Dead Drunk

by Terrestrial Tones
March 7, 2006
This is album number three for the side project band for Animal Collective's Dave Portner (aka Avey Tare) and Black Dice's Eric Copeland.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Push The Heart

Push The Heart

by Devics
March 7, 2006
The moody Los Angeles-based four-piece returns with a fourth album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.1
Etiquette

Etiquette

by Casiotone For The Painfully Alone
March 7, 2006
This fourth disc of lo-fi indie electronica from Portland, Oregon's Owen Ashworth adds guest vocalists and a much wider variety of instrumentation into the mix.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Exchange Session Vol. 1

The Exchange Session Vol. 1

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 7, 2006
This is the first of two releases from an improvised collaboration between pop and jazz drummer Reid and folktronica artist Hebden (Four Tet, Fridge).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
In A Space Outta Sound

In A Space Outta Sound

by Nightmares on Wax
March 7, 2006
George Evelyn's latest dubby, trip-hoppy, downtempo NoW disc was co-produced by Robin Taylor-Firth.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
Skeleton

Skeleton

by Figurines
March 7, 2006
'Skeleton' is the U.S. debut for the four-piece indie-rock group from Denmark, who have drawn comparisons to Built To Spill and Modest Mouse.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Witch

Witch

by Witch
March 7, 2006
This is the debut for the new band led by Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis (here on drums), joined by members of psych-rockers Feathers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Mobile

Mobile

by Glenn Kotche
March 7, 2006
The third solo recording for the drummer for Wilco and Loose Fur is an all-percussion affair, featuring eight original compositions.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
The Maginot Line

The Maginot Line

by Raising The Fawn
March 7, 2006
This is the third album for the Toronto band led by John Crossingham, also of Broken Social Scene.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Invisible Deck

The Invisible Deck

by The Rogers Sisters
March 7, 2006
Compared to a no-wave B-52's, the garage-rock trio Rogers Sisters return with a second LP, produced by Tim Barnes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
You See Colours

You See Colours

by Delays
March 6, 2006
Graham Sutton produced this sophomore set for the English band fronted by Greg Gilbert.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Making Dens

Making Dens

by Mystery Jets
March 6, 2006
'Dens' is the debut LP for England's Mystery Jets, who are led by vocalist Blaine Harrison and whose guitarist is Blaine's 55-year-old father, Henry.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Everything Is

Everything Is

by Nine Black Alps
February 28, 2006
This is the debut album for the neo-grunge outfit based in Manchester, England.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
The Believer

The Believer

by Rhett Miller
February 28, 2006
The second solo disc from the Old 97s frontman includes contributions from Rachael Yamagata and Jon Brion.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Soft Money

Soft Money

by Jel
February 28, 2006
A member of Subtle, Themselves and 13 & God, Jel (aka Jeffery James Logan) makes his true solo LP deubt with this 12-track effort. Ms John Soda's Stefanie Bohm, Fog's Andrew Broder, and cLOUDDEAD's Odd Nosdam are among the guests.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
If Only You Were Lonely

If Only You Were Lonely

by Hawthorne Heights
February 28, 2006
The big-selling indie emo band from Dayton, Ohio returns with a second album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.8
In My Own Words

In My Own Words

by Ne-Yo
February 28, 2006
The 22-year-old writer of songs for the likes of Mary J. Blige steps into the spotlight with his debut as an R&B artist.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Precious Memories

Precious Memories

by Alan Jackson
February 28, 2006
The country star covers 15 classic gospel hyms with this acoustic collection.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Breaking Up

Breaking Up

by The Research
February 27, 2006
'Breaking Up' is the English trio's debut album.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

by Arctic Monkeys
February 21, 2006
Not only the most-hyped band of early 2006, Sheffield, England's Arctic Monkeys (led by 19-year-old Alex Turner) managed to accomplish what the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Libertines couldn't do before them: set the UK record for fastest-selling debut album of all time.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Hello Waveforms

Hello Waveforms

by William Orbit
February 21, 2006
This is the artist/producer's first solo album in six years. Finley Quaye and the Sugababes guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
The Last Romance

The Last Romance

by Arab Strap
February 21, 2006
The Scottish duo of Aidan Moffett and Malcolm Middleton return with a sixth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Sound Mirrors

Sound Mirrors

by Coldcut
February 21, 2006
This is the first album in eight years for the duo of Jon Moore and Matt Black. Roots Manuva, Mike Ladd, Jon Spencer and Andrew Broder (Fog) are among the eclectic guests.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.8
Other People's Lives

Other People's Lives

by Ray Davies
February 21, 2006
This is the first album of any kind in eight years (and the first true solo singer-songwriter album period) for the former leader of the Kinks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Destroyer's Rubies

Destroyer's Rubies

by Destroyer
February 21, 2006
Dan Bejar's seventh Destroyer record is as lyrically dense as ever, but marks a shift to a full-band, guitar-oriented sound after 2004's more eclectic 'Your Blues.'
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.0
20/20

20/20

by Dilated Peoples
February 21, 2006
This is the fourth LP for the underground rap trio of Evidence, Rakaa and DJ Babu.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
Everything Wrong Is Imaginary

Everything Wrong Is Imaginary

by Lilys
February 21, 2006
Kurt Heasley's eighth Lilys album finds him working with hip-hop producer Michael Musmanno.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Six Demon Bag

Six Demon Bag

by Man Man
February 21, 2006
The newly reconfigured Philadelphia band, known mainly for their carnivalesque, acquired-taste sound and well-received live shows, return with a second LP.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
What The Toll Tells

What The Toll Tells

by Two Gallants
February 21, 2006
This is the second album (and Saddle Creek debut) for the San Francisco duo of Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Congotronics 2: Buzz'N'Rumble From The Urb'N'Jungle

Congotronics 2: Buzz'N'Rumble From The Urb'N'Jungle

by Various Artists
February 21, 2006
Following on the heels of one of 2005's best-reviewed world music discs is this second installment in the Congotronics series of electronica-esque African music, this time featuring the work of Konono No. 1 plus six additional (but similar) artists from Kinshasa.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Humbucking Coil

The Humbucking Coil

by B. Fleischmann
February 21, 2006
Bernhard Fleischmann's latest work utilizes amplified guitar and other "conventional" instruments in an electronic context.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Future Women

Future Women

by The M's
February 21, 2006
This is the second disc for the Chicago four-piece fronted by Josh Chicoine.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
With Strings Live At Town Hall

With Strings Live At Town Hall

by Eels
February 21, 2006
This 22-song live recording (taped at a New York City show in June, 2005) finds Mark Oliver Everett backed by a variety of instrumentalists and, yes, a string quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Bitter Honey

Bitter Honey

by Eef Barzelay
February 21, 2006
This stripped-down, all-acoustic set marks the solo debut for the Clem Snide frontman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Leaders Of The Free World

Leaders Of The Free World

by Elbow
February 21, 2006
This is the self-produced third album for the Manchester, England band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Now Is The Time!

Now Is The Time!

by Polysics
February 21, 2006
This is the fourth quirky release for the exclamation-point-loving, Devo-esque, Tokyo-based band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
OK Cowboy

OK Cowboy

by Vitalic
February 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for French techno artist and DJ Pascal Arbez-Nicolas, best known for his 2001 single "La Rock 01" (which is included here).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Sing-Sing And I

Sing-Sing And I

by Sing-Sing
February 14, 2006
This is the second album for the duo of Emma Anderson (Lush) and Lisa O'Neill. Mark Van Hoen returns as producer.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Young For Eternity

Young For Eternity

by The Subways
February 14, 2006
Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds) produced this debut LP for the co-ed English trio of teenagers.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Timeless

Timeless

by Sergio Mendes
February 14, 2006
The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
The Secret Life Of The Veronicas

The Secret Life Of The Veronicas

by The Veronicas
February 14, 2006
Australian identical twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso make their teen-pop debut as The Veronicas with this 12-track set, produced by Max Martin (Britney Spears), Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne), and others.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Ghetto Classics

Ghetto Classics

by Jaheim
February 14, 2006
Jadakiss guests on the R&B vocalists third disc.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Voices

Voices

by Matchbook Romance
February 14, 2006
This is the expansive second album for the New York state emo outfit.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
The Tourniquet

The Tourniquet

by Magnet
February 14, 2006
This is the second album for Norwegian singer-songwriter Even Johansen, who records under the name Magnet.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
9th Ward Pickin' Parlor

9th Ward Pickin' Parlor

by Shawn Mullins
February 14, 2006
Recorded in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, this diverse set finds the singer-songwriter dabbling in everything from gospel to country, and folk to blues-rock.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Down In Albion

Down In Albion

by Babyshambles
February 14, 2006
The Clash's Mick Jones produced this debut LP for the new band from The Libertines' Pete Doherty.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.4
Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound

Tropicalia: A Brazilian Revolution In Sound

by Various Artists
February 13, 2006
This 19-song compiliation from the esteemed Soul Jazz label includes tracks by Os Mutantes, Tom Ze and Caetano Veloso.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.3
The Life Pursuit

The Life Pursuit

by Belle and Sebastian
February 7, 2006
Tony Hoffer produced this seventh studio LP for the veteran Scottish indie-pop band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Senor Smoke

Senor Smoke

by Electric Six
February 7, 2006
The Detroit band returns with a second album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Comfort Of Strangers

Comfort Of Strangers

by Beth Orton
February 7, 2006
Jim O'Rourke produced the singer-songwriter's fourth LP.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Eye To The Telescope

Eye To The Telescope

by KT Tunstall
February 7, 2006
The 20-something Scottish singer-songwriter makes her debut with this Steve Osborne-produced disc.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
The Minus 5 [The Gun Album]

The Minus 5 [The Gun Album]

by The Minus 5
February 7, 2006
Scott McCaughey's seventh Minus 5 album includes contributions from members of Wilco, R.E.M., The Decemberists, Ministry, The Posies and more.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Destroy Rock & Roll

Destroy Rock & Roll

by Mylo
February 7, 2006
This debut LP for Scotland cut-and-paste artist Myles MacInnes was released in the UK in 2004 and finally hit American shores in early 2006.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3