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	58 Charmed & Strange by Yoav January 29, 2008 The debut album for the Israel-born singer/songwriter creates beats with the help of effects pedals and the guitar. Metascore: 58 User Score: 8.4
	75 Venus On Earth by Dengue Fever January 22, 2008 The Los Angeles-based band that mixes Cambodian pop to rock music releases its third album. Metascore: 75 User Score: 6.7
	46 My Conscience And I by Remi Nicole December 3, 2007 The London-based pop singer's debut album. Metascore: 46 User Score: tbd
	69 D-Sides by Gorillaz November 20, 2007 The latest, two-disc album from one of Damon Albarn's bands contains remixes and demos. Metascore: 69 User Score: 7.9
	54 I-Empire by Angels and Airwaves November 6, 2007 The sophomore album for the group led by the former singer/guitarist of Blink-182 and Box Car Racer, Tom DeLonge. Metascore: 54 User Score: 7.8

	90 Untrue by Burial November 6, 2007 The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.0
	60 V Is For Vagina by Puscifer October 30, 2007 A Perfect Circle/Tool's Maynard James Keenan releases the debut album of his side project. Metascore: 60 User Score: 7.3
	60 Under The Boards by Saves the Day October 30, 2007 The rock band latest album is the second in a planned triology. Metascore: 60 User Score: 6.9
	68 Elect The Dead by Serj Tankian October 23, 2007 The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.5
	64 Hourglass by Dave Gahan October 23, 2007 This is the second solo album for the Depeche Mode singer. Metascore: 64 User Score: 8.5

	39 Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces by Seether October 23, 2007 Its third album on Wind-Up Records finds the band without lead guitarist Pat Callahan. Metascore: 39 User Score: 6.8
	66 Chase This Light by Jimmy Eat World October 16, 2007 Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album. Metascore: 66 User Score: 7.4
	71 Make Sure They See My Face by Kenna October 16, 2007 Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.7
	65 R.E.M Live by R.E.M. October 16, 2007 The first live album for R.E.M. is a recording of the band's Dublin concert in 2005. Metascore: 65 User Score: 7.2
	88 In Rainbows by Radiohead October 10, 2007 Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price. Metascore: 88 User Score: 9.0

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	80 The Flying Club Cup by Beirut October 9, 2007 The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.6
	47 This Is Forever by She Wants Revenge October 9, 2007 The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group. Metascore: 47 User Score: 6.7
	80 White Chalk by PJ Harvey September 25, 2007 The British singer's latest album was produced by John Parrish and Flood. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.0
	48 Beyond The Neighbourhood by Athlete September 25, 2007 The third album from the UK group was self-produced by the band. Metascore: 48 User Score: 8.4
	58 The World is Yours by Ian Brown September 24, 2007 Ian Brown's fifth album features Sinead O'Connor, Sex Pistols Paul Cook and Steve Jones, Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder, and The Smiths' Andy Rourke. Metascore: 58 User Score: 8.3
	77 Trees Outside The Academy by Thurston Moore September 18, 2007 The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.7
	67 Venus Doom by H.I.M. September 18, 2007 The Finnish hard rock band's sixth album includes one song that is over 10 minutes long. Metascore: 67 User Score: 7.7
	54 Bitchin' by The Donnas September 18, 2007 The seventh album for the California-based band. Metascore: 54 User Score: 7.8
	62 Ripe by Ben Lee September 18, 2007 The Australian singer's sixth album features a duet with Mandy Moore. Metascore: 62 User Score: tbd
	73 Bluefinger by Black Francis September 11, 2007 After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.7
	77 I'll Follow You by Oakley Hall September 11, 2007 The fourth album but the first with Merge Records for the Brooklyn-based band. Metascore: 77 User Score: 6.2
	71 Playtime Is Over by Wiley September 11, 2007 The third solo album for the Eski-Beat/Grime UK artist. Metascore: 71 User Score: tbd
	79 Autumn of the Seraphs by Pinback September 11, 2007 The San Diego indie rock band releases their fourth album. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.1
	77 North Star Deserter by Vic Chesnutt September 11, 2007 The latest album includes guest appearances by Constellation artists A Silver Mt. Zion, members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and Fugazi's Guy Picciotto. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.1
	79 Liars by Liars August 28, 2007 The band releases its self-titled fourth album before it heads out on tour with Interpol this fall. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.8
	74 Lifeline by Ben Harper August 28, 2007 The San Francisco Bay Area native recorded his latest album in seven days after a tour in Europe. Metascore: 74 User Score: 6.9
	69 From the Corner to the Block by Galactic August 21, 2007 The sixth CD from the New Orleans funk/jazz outfit includes guests Lyrics Born, The Coup's Boots Riley, Digable Planets' Ladybug Mecca, Juvenile, Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, Mr. Lif, and Gift of Gab from Blackalicious. Metascore: 69 User Score: 7.2
	51 Untitled by Korn July 31, 2007 Drummer Terry Bozzio only features in half of the tracks on Korn's eighth album, which ends their current contract with Virgin. Metascore: 51 User Score: 7.3
	81 Fur & Gold by Bat for Lashes July 31, 2007 The debut album was nominated for the Mercury Prize for best British album this year. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	77 Young Modern by Silverchair July 24, 2007 The fifth album from the Australian band includes Luke Steele, Julian Hamilton, and Paul Mac as guests. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.0
	50 Underclass Hero by Sum 41 July 24, 2007 The punk pop band releases its fifth studio album. Metascore: 50 User Score: 7.1
	69 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
	70 Horseshoe Curve by Trey Anastasio July 24, 2007 Phish's singer-guitarist releases his latest solo album. Metascore: 70 User Score: tbd
	62 Paper Walls by Yellowcard July 17, 2007 Yellowcard's follow-up to 2006's "Lights and Sounds," again produced by Neal Avron. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.9
	59 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
	77 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
	78 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
	80 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
	74 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
	57 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
	70 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
	61 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
	73 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
	50 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
	78 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
	75 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
	69 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
	61 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
	75 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
	67 Riot! by Paramore June 12, 2007 Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album. Metascore: 67 User Score: 8.2
	82 Wild Mountain Nation by Blitzen Trapper June 12, 2007 The Portland-based indie band releases its third album. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	56 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
	63 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
	59 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
	62 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
	58 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
	70 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
	56 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
	77 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
	57 The Boy With No Name by Travis May 8, 2007 The fifth studio album for the Scottish four-piece includes production work from Nigel Godrich and Brian Eno. Metascore: 57 User Score: 8.4
	69 Send Away The Tigers by Manic Street Preachers May 7, 2007 Dave Eringa produced the politically-charged eighth studio album for the Welsh rockers. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.1
	69 American Doll Posse by Tori Amos May 1, 2007 The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.7
	79 Beyond by Dinosaur Jr. May 1, 2007 'Beyond' is the alt-rock band's first album with its original lineup--including J. Mascis and Lou Barlow--since 1988. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	66 One Man Revolution by The Nightwatchman April 24, 2007 Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello makes his solo debut as The Nightwatchman, with Brendan O'Brien producing this acoustic set. Metascore: 66 User Score: 7.1
	76 Year Zero by Nine Inch Nails April 17, 2007 Trent Reznor offers his vision of a bleak future (the year 2022, to be exact) on this 16-track concept album. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.7
	83 Grinderman by Grinderman April 10, 2007 This self-titled disc is the first release for the new project from Nick Cave, who adds "guitar player" to his CV. Seeing as how most of the Bad Seeds join in as well, we're still not sure why the new name was necessary. (Actually, it sounds even more like their earlier band, The Birthday Party.) Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.4
	68 Traffic And Weather by Fountains of Wayne April 3, 2007 Band member Adam Schlesinger produced FOW's long-awaited fourth studio album, which follows four years after their breakthrough hit 'Welcome Interstate Managers.' Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.2
	67 Little Pop Rock by Sister Vanilla April 3, 2007 If it sounds like The Jesus And Mary Chain fronted by a woman, well, that's precisely because it is. JAMC's Jim and William Reid join sister Linda (as well as Freeheat's Ben Lurie) for this first Sister Vanilla album, which has been in the works for a decade. Metascore: 67 User Score: 8.0
	74 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
	65 Santi by The Academy Is... April 3, 2007 This is the second LP for the Chicago emo band. Metascore: 65 User Score: 7.4
	82 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
	45 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
	51 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
	75 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
	44 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
	65 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
	52 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
	75 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
	76 The Good, The Bad & The Queen by The Good, the Bad & the Queen January 23, 2007 Danger Mouse produced this first album for the new collaboration between Damon Albarn (Blur,Gorillaz), Paul Simonon (The Clash), Tony Allen (Africa 70 / Fela Kuti) and Simon Tong (The Verve). Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.6
	74 Learn To Sing Like A Star by Kristin Hersh January 23, 2007 The singer/songwriter (and member of both Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave) returns with her seventh solo release. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.4
	65 Light Grenades by Incubus November 28, 2006 The California alt-metal band returns with its first album in nearly three years. Metascore: 65 User Score: 7.8
	78 The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me by Brand New November 21, 2006 The Long Island emo band's major-label debut was co-produced by Mike Sapone. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.8
	60 When Your Heart Stops Beating by (+44) November 14, 2006 This is the first release for the new project from blink-182's Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus. Metascore: 60 User Score: 8.2
	77 The Peel Sessions 1991-2004 by PJ Harvey November 7, 2006 This compilation includes a dozen songs recorded live for BBC Radio. Metascore: 77 User Score: 7.3
	72 Saturday Night Wrist by Deftones October 31, 2006 Bob Erzin (Jane's Addiction) produced the alt-metal band's fifth album. System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian guests. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.7
	70 In The Absence Of Truth by Isis October 31, 2006 This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour. Metascore: 70 User Score: 8.7
	79 The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance October 24, 2006 This highly-anticipated and highly-theatrical concept album follow's the New Jersey band's 2004 breakthrough hit 'Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge.' Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.8
	60 Threes by Sparta October 24, 2006 This is the third album for project that began as a spin-off from At The Drive-In but has since lost founding guitarist Paul Hinojos (who is replaced for this album with Denali's Keeley Davis). Metascore: 60 User Score: 8.1
	62 Smoke & Mirrors by The Datsuns October 9, 2006 The New Zealand rock band returns with a third album. Metascore: 62 User Score: 8.3
	73 The Information by Beck October 3, 2006 Nigel Godrich produced the latest eclectic release for the prolific Los Angeles-based artist, which is more varied and uptempo than their previous collaborations. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.2
	64 Sam's Town by The Killers October 3, 2006 Flood and Alan Moulder handled production for the popular Las Vegas band's second album. Metascore: 64 User Score: 8.0
	61 The Open Door by Evanescence October 3, 2006 Fans of the Grammy-winning band have waited three years for them to return with a second album, which returns Dave Fortman as producer but no longer includes guitarist-songwriter Ben Moody. Metascore: 61 User Score: 8.5
	80 Ole! Tarantula by Robyn Hitchcock October 3, 2006 The veteran musician is backed by REM and/or Minus 5 members Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, and Bill Rieflin (together, the Venus 3) on his first release since 2004's 'Spooked.' Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	70 The Lemonheads by The Lemonheads September 26, 2006 The Evan Dando-led band (now down to a trio) returns with its first studio disc in ten years. J Mascis guests. Metascore: 70 User Score: 8.3
	64 Super Extra Gravity by The Cardigans September 19, 2006 The veteran Swedish band's sixth studio album was finally released in the U.S. in September 2006, nearly one year after it first surfaced in Europe. Metascore: 64 User Score: 8.7

Album Releases by Genre

Charmed & Strange

Venus On Earth

My Conscience And I

D-Sides

I-Empire

Untrue

V Is For Vagina

Under The Boards

Elect The Dead

Hourglass

Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces

Chase This Light

Make Sure They See My Face

R.E.M Live

In Rainbows

The Flying Club Cup

This Is Forever

White Chalk

Beyond The Neighbourhood

The World is Yours

Trees Outside The Academy

Venus Doom

Bitchin'

Ripe

Bluefinger

I'll Follow You

Playtime Is Over

Autumn of the Seraphs

North Star Deserter

Liars

Lifeline

From the Corner to the Block

Untitled

Fur & Gold

Young Modern

Underclass Hero

Absolute Garbage

Horseshoe Curve

Paper Walls

Zeitgeist

Three Easy Pieces

Sirens of the Ditch

Super Taranta!

New Wave

Uncle Dysfunktional

Twilight Of The Innocents

The Mix-Up

Build A Nation

Theology

Boys Night Out

Translated From Love

Dylanesque

The Friends [EP]

Era Vulgaris

Riot!

Wild Mountain Nation

Carry On

Eat Me, Drink Me

Ultra Payloaded

The Sun And The Moon

Lies For The Liars

Light At The End Of The World

Minutes To Midnight

Volta

The Boy With No Name

Send Away The Tigers

American Doll Posse

Beyond

One Man Revolution

Year Zero

Grinderman

Traffic And Weather

Little Pop Rock

Don't Mess With The Dragon

Santi

Jarvis

Good Morning Revival

Brett Anderson

Hats Off To The Buskers