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66	Octahedron by The Mars Volta June 23, 2009 The fifth album for the rock band is its first with Warner Bros. User Score 8.0
67	Back & Fourth by Pete Yorn June 23, 2009 Mike Mogis produced the singer-songwriter's first album in three years. User Score 7.8
74	Far by Regina Spektor June 23, 2009 The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee. User Score 8.1
80	Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs) by Patterson Hood June 23, 2009 The second solo album for the Drive-By Truckers lead singer features his father (bassist with the Muscle Shoals) and his DBT bandmates. User Score 8.0
66	Spinnerette by Spinnerette June 23, 2009 The debut full-length album for The Distillers' Brody Dalle-led band was produced by fellow band member Alain Johannes. User Score 8.5

72	Born On Flag Day by Deer Tick June 23, 2009 The second album for the rock band led by John J. McCauley III, now includes three new members. User Score 8.2
62	Battle For The Sun by Placebo June 9, 2009 The sixth album for the London-based rock trio was produced by Dave Bottrill and is the band's first album with new drummer, Steve Forrest (original drummer Steve Hewitt parted company in 2007). User Score 8.4
76	Rhett Miller by Rhett Miller June 9, 2009 The fourth solo album for the Old 97s singer was produced by Salim Nourallah and features Jon Brion, The Apples In Stereo's John Dufilho, and Billy Harvey. User Score tbd
83	The Excitement Plan by Todd Snider June 9, 2009 The latest album for the alt-country singer was produced by Don Was. User Score 8.4
69	Here And Now by Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey June 9, 2009 Two former member The dB's return to record their first album together in some time. Branford Marsalis, Jon Wurster, Logan Matheny, and Gary Greene appear as guest musicians. User Score tbd

54	The Best In Town by The Blackout June 9, 2009 This is the second full-length album for the Welsh hard rock band. User Score 8.0
77	New Again by Taking Back Sunday June 2, 2009 The fourth album for the rock band is the first with its new guitarist, Matthew Fazzi (Fred Mascherino left to pursue a solo career.) User Score 8.6
70	Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire by Eels June 2, 2009 The first album in four years for the rock band led by E, aka Mark Oliver Everett. User Score 8.3
69	Grace Around the World by Jeff Buckley June 2, 2009 The CD/DVD set collects some of the performances the singer-songwriter gave during his world tour to promote his debut album, "Grace," from 1994 to 1996. User Score 7.4
58	The High End Of Low by Marilyn Manson May 26, 2009 Twiggy Ramirez returns to the band on its seventh studio album, produced with Sean Beavan and Chris Vrenna. User Score 7.2

73	Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women by Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women May 26, 2009 Dave Alvin collaborates with a female group on his latest album. User Score tbd
62	Abnormally Attracted To Sin by Tori Amos May 19, 2009 The latest release for the singer-songwriter is her first independent album after ending her contract with Epic Records. User Score 8.6
78	'Em Are I by Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard May 19, 2009 Jeffrey Lewis' latest album is his first to be credited with his backing band, The Junkyard. User Score tbd
61	Polly Scattergood by Polly Scattergood May 19, 2009 The debut album for the English singer, who attended the BRIT school (other famous alumni include Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Adele.) User Score 8.4
70	21st Century Breakdown by Green Day May 15, 2009 The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig. User Score 8.0
71	Sewn Together by Meat Puppets May 12, 2009 The Meat Puppets return with its second album since reuniting in 2006. User Score 7.2
82	Untitled #23 by The Church May 12, 2009 The popular Australian rock band releases its latest album on its own Unorthodox label. User Score 8.9
79	Wavering Radiant by Isis May 5, 2009 The fifth album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Joe Barresi. User Score 8.4
85	Enter The Vaselines by The Vaselines May 5, 2009 The two-disc set for the Scottish indie-rock band includes the reissues of two EPs, an LP, several demos, and live tracks recorded in the late 1980s. User Score 8.2
43	The Rebirth Of Venus by Ben Lee April 28, 2009 Brad Wood returns to produce the Australian singer's seventh studio album. User Score 5.0
55	Music For The People by The Enemy April 27, 2009 The second album for the alt-rock band was recorded in analog. User Score 5.6
54	Modbilly by The Boxmasters April 21, 2009 The latest album for the band led by Billy Bob Thornton. User Score tbd
71	Yes by Pet Shop Boys April 21, 2009 The latest album for the dance music duo was produced with Xenomania. User Score 8.4
80	Everything You Love Will Be Taken Away by Slaid Cleaves April 21, 2009 The Texas based singer-songwriter releases his first album of new music in five years. User Score tbd
70	Sounds Of The Universe by Depeche Mode April 21, 2009 The first album to be released by EMI in the US (previously Warner Music had US rights) for the English alt-electronic band. User Score 7.4
75	Art Brut vs. Satan by Art Brut April 21, 2009 The third album for the English band was produced by Black Francis (aka Frank Black). User Score 8.2
59	Love The Future by Chester French April 21, 2009 The duo of D.A. Wallach and Max Drummey release their debut album on Pharrell Williams' label after a bidding war by Kanye West's and Jermaine Dupri's own labels. User Score 6.7
74	Country Club by John Doe & The Sadies April 14, 2009 The Sadies join up with John Doe to release their first album of country music together. User Score 8.0
66	Dos by Wooden Shjips April 14, 2009 The second full-length studio album for the quartet from San Francisco. User Score 7.8
76	Carbeth by Trembling Bells April 14, 2009 The debut album for the English and Scottish quartet is led by Alex Neilson, who has worked as a drummer for Wil Oldham, Isobel Campbell, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy. User Score tbd
79	Now We Can See by The Thermals April 7, 2009 The band's first album on the Kill Rock Stars label was produced by John Congleton. User Score 8.3
77	A Positive Rage by The Hold Steady April 7, 2009 The first live album for the band features 17 live tracks recorded on October 31, 2007 and a DVD about the release of "Boys ands Girls in America." User Score 8.5
57	Rules by The Whitest Boy Alive March 31, 2009 The second album for the German-based band led by Kings of Convenience's Erlend Oye. User Score 8.3
74	Grace/Wastelands by Peter Doherty March 24, 2009 The Babyshambles/Libertines lead singer releases his first solo album produced by Stephen Street. User Score 8.5
84	Ten [Reissue] by Pearl Jam March 24, 2009 The rerelease of the debut album for the grunge band is the part of a planned rerelease of the rest of its albums, leading up to its 20th anniversary in 2011. User Score 8.7
58	To Lose My Life by White Lies March 17, 2009 The debut album for the London trio was produced by Ed Buller and Max Dingle. User Score 7.6
79	Static Tensions by Kylesa March 17, 2009 The latest album for the metal band from Savannah, Georgia is its second featuring two drummers. User Score 7.9
77	Dirty Bomb by Filastine March 10, 2009 Grey Filastine, the Barcelona, Spain-based producer, releases his second album on DJ/Rupture’s Soot label. User Score tbd
42	Scream by Chris Cornell March 10, 2009 The latest solo album for the singer/guitarist was produced by Timberland and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon. User Score 4.2
74	Elvis Perkins In Dearland by Elvis Perkins March 10, 2009 Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band. User Score 8.7
62	All The Plans by Starsailor March 9, 2009 The fourth album for the British rock band was produced by Steven Osbourne. User Score 8.3
61	How to Get To Heaven From Scotland by Aidan Moffat And The Best-Ofs March 3, 2009 This is the debut album for the rock quartet led by Aidan Moffat. User Score tbd
79	Middle Cyclone by Neko Case March 3, 2009 The singer's latest album produced with Darryl Neudorf features guests such as M. Ward and members of The New Pornographers, Los Lobos, Calexico, The Sadies, and Giant Sand. User Score 8.7
82	Midnight At The Movies by Justin Townes Earle March 3, 2009 The second album for the son of Steve Earle was produced by RS Field and Steve Poulton. User Score 8.6
68	Adult Nights by Wild Light March 3, 2009 The debut album for the New Hampshire rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf. User Score 6.8
76	Fine Fascination by Red Light Company March 2, 2009 The debut album for the London, England-based band was produced by Adrian Bushby. User Score tbd
64	Hungry Bird by Clem Snide February 24, 2009 The alt-country indie-rock band led by Eef Barzelay returns with its long-awaited album, completed back in 2006. User Score tbd
79	Hold Time by M. Ward February 17, 2009 The singer-songwriter releases his latest solo album featuring guests such as The Decemberists' Rachel Blumberg, Lucinda Williams, DeVotchKa's Tom Hagerman, and Zooey Deschanel. User Score 8.5
72	Common Existence by Thursday February 17, 2009 The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann. User Score 8.6
70	Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit February 17, 2009 The second album post-Drive-By Truckers for the singer-songwriter from Alabama is the first to feature The 400 Unit. User Score 8.4
74	Tight Knit by Vetiver February 17, 2009 The fourth album for the Andy Cabic-led band was produced by Thom Monahan. User Score tbd
77	Havilah by The Drones February 17, 2009 The latest album for the Australian rock band is the first studio album to feature current guitarist Dan Luscombe, who replaced Rui Pereira. User Score 8.5
81	Animals In The Dark by William Elliott Whitmore February 17, 2009 The Iowan-born singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Anti label. User Score 7.4
83	Carboniferous by Zu February 17, 2009 The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label. User Score 8.7
64	Light Of X by Miranda Lee Richards February 10, 2009 The second full-length album for the model/actor-turned-singer from San Francisco. User Score tbd
74	First Love by Emmy the Great February 9, 2009 The debut album for the London, England-based singer who was featured in Brighton Port Authority's album "I Think We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat." User Score tbd
78	To Willie by Phosphorescent February 3, 2009 Matthew Houck releases his cover album of Willie Nelson songs. User Score tbd
69	Changing Horses by Ben Kweller February 3, 2009 The fourth studio album for the ex-Radish member is said to have some country elements. User Score tbd
54	Lonely Road by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus February 3, 2009 The Florida alternative-rock band releases its sophomore album, produced by Howard Benson. User Score 5.4
69	Which Bitch? by The View February 2, 2009 The follow-up album to its Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Owen Morris. User Score 6.9
71	Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future by The Bird And The Bee January 27, 2009 The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George. User Score 7.3
74	Gutter Tactics by Dälek January 27, 2009 This is the latest album for the New Jersey-based rap duo. User Score 7.3
69	Ready For The Flood by Mark Olson & Gary Louris January 27, 2009 The ex-Jayhawks team up again as a duo on their first album together in over ten years. User Score tbd
70	Paranoid Cocoon by Cotton Jones January 27, 2009 Formally known as The Cotton Jones Basket Ride, the band releases its second full-length album on the Suicide Squeeze Records label. User Score 8.4
51	For(n)ever by Hoobastank January 27, 2009 The fourth studio album for the California rock band was produced by Howard Benson. User Score 5.7
71	Whisper House by Duncan Sheik January 27, 2009 The Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik returns with a concept album for a musical he hopes to make. User Score tbd
50	Fiction Family by Fiction Family January 20, 2009 Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickle Creek's Sean Watkins release their debut together as Fiction Family. User Score tbd
78	Haymaker! by The Gourds January 6, 2009 The Austin, Texas band releases its ninth album. User Score tbd
73	Folie A Deux by Fall Out Boy December 16, 2008 The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron. User Score 8.2
64	When The World Comes Down by The All-American Rejects December 16, 2008 The third album from the Oklahoma rock band was produced by Eric Valentine. User Score 7.9
77	A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss) by Glasvegas December 1, 2008 The Scottish band's Christmas-themed album was recorded over 12 days. User Score 7.7
67	Prospekt's March [EP] by Coldplay November 25, 2008 The eight-track EP contains songs from the "Viva La Vida" sessions, including one track featuring Jay-Z. User Score 8.4
59	Happy In Galoshes by Scott Weiland November 25, 2008 The second solo effort for the Stone Temple Pilots singer was produced with Doug Green and Steve Albini. User Score 8.4
71	Alone II: The Home Recordings by Rivers Cuomo November 25, 2008 The second set of demos from the Weezer singer ranges from 1993 to 2008. User Score 8.2
49	Dark Horse by Nickelback November 18, 2008 The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange. User Score 4.5
81	The BBC Sessions by Belle and Sebastian November 18, 2008 The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001. User Score 7.7
81	Sycamore Meadows by Butch Walker November 11, 2008 The producer/singer/songwriter releases his lastest solo album. User Score 7.2
69	Jonas Reinhardt by Jonas Reinhardt November 11, 2008 The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines. User Score tbd
59	Season Of Poison by Shiny Toy Guns November 4, 2008 The second album for the Los Angeles band features new member Sisely Treasure, who replaced Carah Faye Charnow. User Score 8.8
85	Split by Thursday/Envy November 4, 2008 The New Jersey rock band teams up with Japan's Envy for a limited-release two-disc set. User Score tbd
66	Ode To J. Smith by Travis November 4, 2008 The sixth album for the Scottish rock band was produced by Emery Dobyns. User Score 8.5
74	Heart On by Eagles of Death Metal October 28, 2008 The Josh Homme band fronted by Jesse Hughes releases its third album. User Score 8.5
69	4:13 Dream by The Cure October 28, 2008 User Score 8.7
72	Cardinology by Ryan Adams October 28, 2008 Ryan Adams returns with his band The Cardinals to release its latest album produced by Tom Schick. User Score 7.9
61	On Your Sleeve by Jesse Malin October 28, 2008 The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile. User Score tbd
71	Damn Right Rebel Proud by Hank Williams III October 21, 2008 From a family of famous country singer, the younger Hank Williams brings more rock music to his sixth album. User Score 8.3
64	Perfect Symmetry by Keane October 14, 2008 The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price. User Score 8.2
72	Little Honey by Lucinda Williams October 14, 2008 The latest album for the folk singer features a duet with Elvis Costello. User Score 7.5
73	Gossip In The Grain by Ray LaMontagne October 14, 2008 The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England. User Score 7.2
65	Secret Machines by Secret Machines October 14, 2008 The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats. User Score 8.0
68	Peace Queer by Todd Snider October 14, 2008 The first album of a planned trilogy from the Oregon-born singer/songwriter. User Score tbd
71	Reefer [EP] by Reefer October 14, 2008 Songwriter Nick Thorburn and producer Daddy Kev's first release together was recorded in Maui. User Score tbd
72	Friday Night Lights by Attic Lights October 13, 2008 The debut full-length album for rthe Scottish rock band was produced by Francis MacDonald. User Score tbd
72	Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart by Rachael Yamagata October 7, 2008 The 2-CD set for the singer/songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis and John Alagia. User Score 7.1
66	Dig Out Your Soul by Oasis October 7, 2008 The British rock band releases its seventh album, produced by Dave Sardy. User Score 8.2