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Break The Cycle

Break The Cycle

by Staind
May 8, 2001
This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.5
Flow

Flow

by Foetus
May 8, 2001
J.G. Thirlwell's first album as Foetus in four years finds the industrial pioneer back with eleven new tracks and another monosyllabic title.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
OST

OST

by Moulin Rouge
May 8, 2001
This soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's musical has a little bit of everything -- often within a single song. For example, Beck and Timbaland covering David Bowie's "Diamond Dogs." Or Bowie himself with Massive Attack on a new song, "Nature Boy." There's also Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink on the Pattie LaBelle track "Little Marmalade," Bono and Gavin Friday singing "Children of the Revolution," and contributions from Fatboy Slim and Rufus Wainwright. And last, but not least, are the medleys sung by the cast members themselves... just try to imagine Nicole Kidman singing Madonna songs. But was it really necessary to include a cover of "Rhythm of the Night?"
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.8
Look Into The Eyeball

Look Into The Eyeball

by David Byrne
May 8, 2001
Perhaps the former Talking Head's best solo work since 1994's 'David Byrne,' 'Look Into The Eyeball' features 12 tracks and, as expected, numerous musical styles. NRU from Cafe Tacuba guests on the Spanish-language track "Desconocido Soy."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Black Market Music

Black Market Music

by Placebo
May 8, 2001
This is the third album from London glam-rockers Placebo. The U.S. release adds two bonus tracks: a new version of "Without You I'm Nothing" with David Bowie guesting on vocals, and a cover of Depeche Mode's "I Feel You."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Survivor

Survivor

by Destiny's Child
May 1, 2001
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Trouble in Shangri-La

Trouble in Shangri-La

by Stevie Nicks
May 1, 2001
The first solo album in seven years for the Fleetwood Mac vocalist was partially produced by Sheryl Crow. Sarah McLachlan lends her voice to one track. Other guests include Macy Gray and Natalie Maines from the Dixie Chicks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Mechanical Wonder

Mechanical Wonder

by Ocean Colour Scene
May 1, 2001
The fifth album from the British rockers is their first U.S. release in five years.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
The Optimist LP

The Optimist LP

by Turin Brakes
May 1, 2001
The debut LP from Britain's Turin Brakes (whom the press have heralded as 2001's Coldplay) collects five tracks from previous EPs as well as seven new songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Know Your Enemy

Know Your Enemy

by Manic Street Preachers
April 24, 2001
The first album from the Manics in three years features the singles "Found That Soul" and "So Why So Sad."
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.2
Idiology

Idiology

by Mouse on Mars
April 24, 2001
The German electro-experimenters return with a follow up to last year's 'Niun Niggung.'
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
The Electric Mile

The Electric Mile

by G Love & Special Sauce
April 24, 2001
The first album from the Philly trio since 1999's Philadelphonic features guest appearances from Medeski Martin & Wood keyboardist John Medeski and Morphine drummer Billy Conway.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Dizzy Spells

Dizzy Spells

by The Ex
April 24, 2001
The first album in three years for the Dutch collective. This 12-track set was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
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Electric Pocket Radio

Electric Pocket Radio

by The Incredible Moses Leroy
April 24, 2001
The follow-up to 2000's 'Growing Up Clean in America' EP is a full-length album with 15 new tracks.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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Sneak Attack

Sneak Attack

by KRS-One
April 24, 2001
KRS-One returns to the solo recording scene with his first new album since 1997's 'I Got Next.'
Metascore:
69
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All For You

All For You

by Janet Jackson
April 24, 2001
The first new album in four years from the former Diff'rent Strokes star. (OK, so we've been watching too much Nick at Nite lately.)
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.6
Rock Action

Rock Action

by Mogwai
April 24, 2001
The third LP from Scotland's Mogwai was produced by David Fridmann of Mercury Rev.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Coquelicot Asleep In The Poppies

Coquelicot Asleep In The Poppies

by Of Montreal
April 24, 2001
This is the fourth full-length from Athens, Ga-based Of Montreal, led by Kevin Barnes. The full title is 'Coquelicot Asleep in the Poppies: A Variety of Whimsical Verse.'
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Sad Sappy Sucker

Sad Sappy Sucker

by Modest Mouse
April 24, 2001
This "lost album" from Modest Mouse was originally recorded in 1994 to be the band's debut album, but was eventually shelved. This release contains additional tracks recorded during the same time period as the original 'Sad Sappy Sucker.'
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.5
Dilate

Dilate

by Bardo Pond
April 24, 2001
Philly's psychedelic Bardo Pond offer up a 72-minute, ten-track disc. This is their fifth official release, and like its predecessors, it continues the tradition of using a drug reference in the title.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Leaves Turn Inside You

Leaves Turn Inside You

by Unwound
April 17, 2001
The first album in three years for the indie rockers is an epic 2-CD set.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.8
Take Back The Universe (And Give Me Yesterday)

Take Back The Universe (And Give Me Yesterday)

by Creeper Lagoon
April 17, 2001
The inaugural major-label LP from the Bay Area indie rockers, whose 1998 debut album 'I Become Small And Go' garnered them Best New Artist honors from Spin.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Sincere

Sincere

by M.J. Cole
April 17, 2001
This debut album from two-step pioneer MJ Cole was nominated for the Mercury Prize in the UK (but lost out to Badly Drawn Boy).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Just Enough Education To Perform

Just Enough Education To Perform

by Stereophonics
April 17, 2001
This is the third full-length for the British threesome. It debuted at #1 on the UK music charts.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
No More Shall We Part

No More Shall We Part

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
April 10, 2001
The first new album from Cave and his band since 1997's well-received 'The Boatman's Call.'
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Revelling/Reckoning

Revelling/Reckoning

by Ani DiFranco
April 10, 2001
The normally prolific DiFranco hasn't released a new album since 1999's 'To The Teeth,' but now she returns with a vengeance: this 2-disc, 2-hour, 29-track collection of new songs. Ani goes solo on about half the tracks; the others feature members of her touring band. Guest musicians include trumpter Jon Hassell, sax man Maceo Parker, and guitarist Lloyd Maines.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
lemonjelly.ky

lemonjelly.ky

by Lemon Jelly
April 10, 2001
This CD collects the first three 10-inch EPs from the British electronica duo, whose Fred Deakin also designs the band's album covers.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Old Ramon

Old Ramon

by Red House Painters
April 10, 2001
Stuck in label limbo since 1997, 'Old Ramon' finally sees the light of day, thanks to Sub Pop records. It is the first official RHP release since 1996's 'Songs For A Blue Guitar,' although frontman Mark Kozelek released the solo album 'What's Next to the Moon' and appeared in the film "Almost Famous" in the interim.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
The Negatives

The Negatives

by Lloyd Cole
April 3, 2001
Metascore:
75
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Isolation Drills

Isolation Drills

by Guided by Voices
April 3, 2001
The latest release from GBV is a continuation of the band's new, more polished sound introduced on 1999's 'Do The Collapse.'
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.5
Live In New York City

Live In New York City

by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
April 3, 2001
A double-disc live set from The Boss and the reunited E Street Band, recorded at a pair of Madison Square Garden performances at the end of their 1999-2000 tour. Includes two new tracks ("Land of Hope and Dreams" and "American Skin"), as well as favorites such as "Born to Run" and "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
April 3, 2001
The major-label debut from the British-influenced rockers from Los Angeles.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Time Bomb

Time Bomb

by Buckcherry
March 27, 2001
The sophomore effort from the Los Angeles rockers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Until The End Of Time

Until The End Of Time

by 2Pac
March 27, 2001
A double album of previously unreleased tracks from the late rapper Tupac Shakur, bringing his total of posthumous releases to four (with a fifth planned for Fall 2001). The songs were recorded during the sessions for 1996's 'Makaveli.'
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.6
Whole New You

Whole New You

by Shawn Colvin
March 27, 2001
Shawn Colvin's first album of new material in five years contains 11 tracks, including a collaboration with Edie Brickell ("Roger Wilco").
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.1
Drops Of Jupiter

Drops Of Jupiter

by Train
March 27, 2001
This is the major-label debut for the San Francisco adult alternative band.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.7
God Says No

God Says No

by Monster Magnet
March 27, 2001
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Renaissance

Renaissance

by Lionel Richie
March 20, 2001
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Nation

Nation

by Sepultura
March 20, 2001
The first release in three years from the Brazilian heavy metal band, which is fronted for the second time out by new vocalist Derrick Green.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Interlude

Interlude

by Saint Etienne
March 20, 2001
A collection of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks recorded during the 'Sound of Water' sessions, with material frequently as strong as that on the previous LP. The CD includes two bonus tracks: remixes of "Boy Is Crying" and "Lose That Girl."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
The Impossible Thrill

The Impossible Thrill

by Alpha
March 20, 2001
The English electronica duo return with an atmospheric collection of 12 lounge/trip-hop tracks, with vocals provided by Wendy Stubbs, Helen White, and Martin Barnard.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The Facts Of Life

The Facts Of Life

by Black Box Recorder
March 20, 2001
You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have... the second album from the UK outfit featuring members of the Auteurs and Jesus and Mary Chain. The title track was a Top 20 hit in the UK.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
A Chance To Cut Is A Chance To Cure

A Chance To Cut Is A Chance To Cure

by Matmos
March 13, 2001
The fourth LP (and the first on Matador) from the experimental San Francisco outfit is a concept album about plastic surgery, utilizing samples from actual surgical procedures in its seven electronic/techno tracks. A track from this LP was included in the Whitney Museum's Bitstreams Exhibit in Spring 2001.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Wicked Grin

Wicked Grin

by John Hammond
March 13, 2001
Tom Waits produced the album and wrote 12 of the 13 tracks.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.8
All About Chemistry

All About Chemistry

by Semisonic
March 13, 2001
The third full-length from the Minneapolis band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
Faux Mouvement

Faux Mouvement

by Autour de Lucie
March 13, 2001
The French shoegazers' third LP was co-produced by Ian Caple (Tindersticks).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Reptile

Reptile

by Eric Clapton
March 13, 2001
This new 14-track set from Eric Clapton features a mix of originals and covers (including songs by Stevie Wonder and James Taylor).
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Discovery

Discovery

by Daft Punk
March 13, 2001
The French electronica band returns with its long-awaited follow-up to its hit 1998 debut, Homework.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.9
Canto

Canto

by Los Super Seven
March 13, 2001
The second release from the Latin-folk supergroup, featuring members of Los Lobos.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.6
Sunny Border Blue

Sunny Border Blue

by Kristin Hersh
March 6, 2001
Another solo release from the former Throwing Muses singer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D

Nice Cheekbones and a Ph.D

by The Posies
March 6, 2001
This five-track EP from the Seattle band is their first release in three years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Stag

Stag

by Amy Ray
March 6, 2001
The solo debut from The Indigo Girls' Amy Ray is a bit of a departure from her band's folk sound, instead offering a harder, punk-rock edge. Joan Jett is among the guests appearing on the album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Scorpion

Scorpion

by Eve
March 6, 2001
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!

Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!

by Bigdumbface
March 6, 2001
Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.8
Group Sounds

Group Sounds

by Rocket From The Crypt
March 6, 2001
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Driving A Million

Driving A Million

by Gwenmars
March 6, 2001
The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen').
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
999 Levels Of Undo

999 Levels Of Undo

by Steve Fisk
March 6, 2001
The third solo album from Seattle producer Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Screaming Trees, Geraldine Fibbers), who has also recorded with the instrumental band Pell Mell.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
ANThology

ANThology

by Alien Ant Farm
March 6, 2001
Southern California's Alien Ant Farm is the first band signed to Papa Roach's New Noize label.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
We Love The City

We Love The City

by Hefner
March 6, 2001
The third album from the London-based indie outfit.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Just Push Play

Just Push Play

by Aerosmith
March 6, 2001
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Uh-Oh!

Uh-Oh!

by Tipsy
March 6, 2001
The second LP from the eclectic San Francisco exotica/electronica duo.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Quiet Is The New Loud

Quiet Is The New Loud

by Kings of Convenience
March 6, 2001
This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
God Bless The Blake Babies

God Bless The Blake Babies

by The Blake Babies
March 6, 2001
Juliana Hatfield and company reunite for their first album in 8 years.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Cydonia

Cydonia

by The Orb
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.8
Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking

by Rae & Christian
February 27, 2001
Second full-length from the British production duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Phantom Moon

Phantom Moon

by Duncan Sheik
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Let The War Against Music Begin

Let The War Against Music Begin

by The Minus 5
February 27, 2001
Two albums in one; also included is the Young Fresh Fellows' 'Because We Hate You.' Scott McCaughey appears in both bands.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Red Thread

The Red Thread

by Arab Strap
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Everyday

Everyday

by Dave Matthews Band
February 27, 2001
Matthews' first collaboration with producer Glen Ballard (who has produced albums by Alanis Morissette, No Doubt, and Wilson Phillips) results in a collection of shorter, more focused tracks than DMB fans may be accustomed to.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Folktronic

Folktronic

by Momus
February 27, 2001
Scotland's Nicholas Currie (aka Momus) returns with an usual album that combines (fake) traditional folk tunes with modern electronica.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Because We Hate You

Because We Hate You

by The Young Fresh Fellows
February 27, 2001
Included on the same CD with The Minus 5's 'Let The War Against Music Begin.'
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Crown Royal

Crown Royal

by Run-D.M.C.
February 27, 2001
The legendary rappers' first album since 1993's 'Down With The King' includes guest appearances from Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Third Eye Blind's Stephen Jenkins and Sugar Ray.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.5
My World, My Way

My World, My Way

by Silkk The Shocker
February 27, 2001
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Production

Production

by Mirwais
February 27, 2001
'Production' is a solo album from the French producer best known for his work with Madonna (who returns the favor by adding vocals to one track here).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Fixed::Context [EP]

Fixed::Context [EP]

by Labradford
February 20, 2001
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Hello

Hello

by Half Japanese
February 20, 2001
The first full release in four years for the duo of Jad and David Fair.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Girls Can Tell

Girls Can Tell

by Spoon
February 20, 2001
The Austin band's follow-up to 'Series of Sneaks' was a critical favorite in 2001, appearing on seemingly every year-end Top 10 list (and with good reason).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Standards

Standards

by Tortoise
February 20, 2001
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
What's Next To The Moon

What's Next To The Moon

by Mark Kozelek
February 20, 2001
The first full-length solo album from Red House Painters frontman Mark Kozelek (following his 2000 EP, 'Rock N Roll Singer') consists entirely, believe it or not, of Bon Scott-era AC/DC covers. You'd never guess it by listening to the album, however, as Kozelek transforms them into something entirely new.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Vanguard

Vanguard

by Finley Quaye
February 20, 2001
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
A Rollins In The Wry

A Rollins In The Wry

by Henry Rollins
February 20, 2001
This is a spoken word album, recorded live at LunaPark in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Essential Mix

Essential Mix

by Boy George
February 20, 2001
Former Culture Clubber Boy George has shifted his focus to a different type of club in his new role as DJ. This mix album features a variety of tracks and styles in an hour+ set.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Sleepy Strange

The Sleepy Strange

by Japancakes
February 13, 2001
The Athens, GA indie experimentalists follow their 1999 debut album with a new 7-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Stephen Malkmus

Stephen Malkmus

by Stephen Malkmus
February 13, 2001
The debut solo release from the former leader of indie-rock legends Pavement.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Complete B-Sides

Complete B-Sides

by The Pixies
February 13, 2001
The CD contains 19 Pixies B-sides (sequenced chronologically) as well as music videos for "Here Comes Your Man" and "Allison."
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
604

604

by Ladytron
February 13, 2001
Britpop, New Wave, and Kraftwerk-style electronica come together in the debut full-length from Britain's Ladytron (named after a song from Roxy Music's debut album). The album repeats three of the songs from 2000's "Commodore Rock" EP (including the ever-catchy "Playgirl") and adds 12 new tracks plus the 1999 single "He Took Her To A Movie."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.3
To Record Only Water For Ten Days

To Record Only Water For Ten Days

by John Frusciante
February 13, 2001
The third solo release from former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.8
Mission Accomplished [EP]

Mission Accomplished [EP]

by Tricky
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
44
User Score:
tbd
Live!

Live!

by Luna
February 6, 2001
Luna's first live recording compiles performances from New York's Knitting Factory and Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club, including the band's final show with bassist Justin Harwood and one of its first with Harwood's replacement Britta Phillips. The disc includes songs from each of Luna's five studio albums, as well as one track ("4th of July") from frontman Dean Wareham's previous band, Galaxie 500.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
You Had It Coming

You Had It Coming

by Jeff Beck
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Human

Human

by Rod Stewart
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.6
Things We Lost In The Fire

Things We Lost In The Fire

by Low
February 6, 2001
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]

From The Desk Of Mr. Lady [EP]

by Le Tigre
January 30, 2001
Le Tigre features Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill. This seven-track EP follows the band's 1999 self-titled debut album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dog In The Sand

Dog In The Sand

by Frank Black & The Catholics
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Blues Dream

Blues Dream

by Bill Frisell
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
More

More

by Vitamin C
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
A Better Version Of Me

A Better Version Of Me

by Rainer Maria
January 23, 2001
The third release from the Emo band from Madison, Wisconsin.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
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Little Sparrow

Little Sparrow

by Dolly Parton
January 23, 2001
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.6
2000 Years of Human Error

2000 Years of Human Error

by Godhead
January 23, 2001
The first release from the D.C. band since they became the first group signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records. Includes a cover of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby."
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.3
The Donnas Turn 21

The Donnas Turn 21

by The Donnas
January 23, 2001
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3