Album Releases by Genre

The Evening Descends

The Evening Descends

by Evangelicals
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album from the Oklahoma indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Distortion

Distortion

by Magnetic Fields
January 15, 2008
The latest album for the band led by singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Liverpool 8

Liverpool 8

by Ringo Starr
January 15, 2008
Ringo returns to Capitol Records to work with long-time producer Mark Hudson. But after a falling out, David A. Stewart, formerly of the Eurythmics, ends up finishing the record.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Made of Bricks

Made of Bricks

by Kate Nash
January 8, 2008
After the success of the single "Foundations," her debut album was released five weeks early and opened as the number-one album in the UK.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Some People Have Real Problems

Some People Have Real Problems

by Sia
January 8, 2008
The third album for the Australian singer known for her work with Zero 7.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Angels Of Destruction

Angels Of Destruction

by Marah
January 8, 2008
The Philadelphia/Brooklyn-based band returns with its latest studio album following a Christmas album in 2005.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

by Rivers Cuomo
December 18, 2007
The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Audio Day Dream

Audio Day Dream

by Blake Lewis
December 4, 2007
The American Idol runner-up releases his debut album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall

Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall

by Rufus Wainwright
December 4, 2007
The live album of Rufus Wainwright's recreation of Judy Garland's 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
My Conscience And I

My Conscience And I

by Remi Nicole
December 3, 2007
The London-based pop singer's debut album.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
tbd
Frank

Frank

by Amy Winehouse
November 20, 2007
Amy Winehouse's debut album is finally out in the US four years after it was first released in the UK.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks

by Jordin Sparks
November 20, 2007
The latest "American Idol" winner releases her debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
Shelter From The Ash

Shelter From The Ash

by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
D-Sides

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
The Black And White Album

The Black And White Album

by The Hives
November 13, 2007
The Swedish band worked with Pharrell Williams, Jacknife Lee, and Dennis Herring for their fourth album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Parades

Parades

by Efterklang
November 13, 2007
The Danish band's second full-length album features 30 guest musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Red Carpet Massacre

Red Carpet Massacre

by Duran Duran
November 13, 2007
The band's first new album since 2004 finds them without singer/guitarist Andy Taylor and featuring guests Timberland and Justin Timberlake.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.1
Taking Chances

Taking Chances

by Celine Dion
November 13, 2007
Her first English-language album since 2003 includes songs written by the Eurythmics' David A. Stewart, Linda Perry, and Ne-Yo.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.9
System

System

by Seal
November 13, 2007
Seal's first studio album since 2003 includes a duet with his wife Heidi Klum.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Sawdust

Sawdust

by The Killers
November 13, 2007
The collection of b-sides and remixes also features Lou Reed on one track.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Ire Works

Ire Works

by The Dillinger Escape Plan
November 13, 2007
The New Jersey hardcore rock band's third album is their first without drummer Chris Pennie.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Hvarf/Heim

Hvarf/Heim

by Sigur Rós
November 6, 2007
The Icelandic band releases a two-disc set of unreleased and acoustic songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
I-Empire

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
Smoke

Smoke

by White Williams
November 6, 2007
Cleveland-based Joe Williams' debut album was recorded in Ohio, New York, and California.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

by The Wombats
November 5, 2007
The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Blackout

Blackout

by Britney Spears
October 30, 2007
Britney newest release includes tracks written by T-Pain and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
Avenged Sevenfold

Avenged Sevenfold

by Avenged Sevenfold
October 30, 2007
The Southern California group's self titled is their fourth album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.2
Long Road Out Of Eden

Long Road Out Of Eden

by The Eagles
October 30, 2007
The band return with their first new material in 28 years.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.2
Unbreakable

Unbreakable

by Backstreet Boys
October 30, 2007
The sixth studio album does not include Kevin Richardson, who left the group.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5
V Is For Vagina

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
Under The Boards

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
Shotter's Nation

Shotter's Nation

by Babyshambles
October 23, 2007
Pete Doherty tries to get out of the tabloids and into critic's hearts with his latest album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Chrome Dreams II

Chrome Dreams II

by Neil Young
October 23, 2007
Neil Young resurrects the album title of his unreleased 1977 album for his latest.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Load Blown

Load Blown

by Black Dice
October 23, 2007
The Brooklyn-based band releases their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow

Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow

by Coheed and Cambria
October 23, 2007
The album features Taylor Hawkins on drums after Josh Eppard left the band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
Elect The Dead

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
La Cucaracha

La Cucaracha

by Ween
October 23, 2007
With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Hourglass

Hourglass

by Dave Gahan
October 23, 2007
This is the second solo album for the Depeche Mode singer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
In Defense Of The Genre

In Defense Of The Genre

by Say Anything
October 23, 2007
The two-disc album contains more than two dozen guests, including Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
In The Vines

In The Vines

by Castanets
October 23, 2007
This is the third album for the San Diego-based band led by Ray Raposa.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Elegies to Lessons Learnt

Elegies to Lessons Learnt

by I Like Trains
October 23, 2007
Sigur Ros producer Ken Thomas helped mix iLiKETRAiNS' first studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Finding Beauty In Negative Spaces

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
Teenager

Teenager

by The Thrills
October 23, 2007
The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Chase This Light

Chase This Light

by Jimmy Eat World
October 16, 2007
Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Make Sure They See My Face

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
The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water

The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water

by Thrice
October 16, 2007
The first of two volumes of EPs produced by their guitarist Teppei Teranishi.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
R.E.M Live

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
Pull The Pin

Pull The Pin

by Stereophonics
October 15, 2007
The Welsh band's sixth album was coproduced by Kelly Jones and Jim Lowe.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
7.9
In Rainbows

In Rainbows

by Radiohead
October 10, 2007
Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
9.0
Necessary Evil

Necessary Evil

by Deborah Harry
October 9, 2007
The former Blondie lead singer releases her fifth solo album.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.3
The Flying Club Cup

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
Widow City

Widow City

by The Fiery Furnaces
October 9, 2007
Thrill Jockey releases the New York duo's sixth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Heroes & Thieves

Heroes & Thieves

by Vanessa Carlton
October 9, 2007
Vanessa Carlton's third album is her first on The Inc. label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Random Spirit Lover

Random Spirit Lover

by Sunset Rubdown
October 9, 2007
The third album for the band led by Wolf Parade's Spencer Krug.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Cease To Begin

Cease To Begin

by Band of Horses
October 9, 2007
The Seattle band's follow-up to their debut album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Night Falls Over Kortedala

Night Falls Over Kortedala

by Jens Lekman
October 9, 2007
The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
This Is Forever

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
Rock N Roll Jesus

Rock N Roll Jesus

by Kid Rock
October 9, 2007
Rob Cavallo produced the album with Kid Rock.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
Comicopera

Comicopera

by Robert Wyatt
October 9, 2007
The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

by Enon
October 9, 2007
The trio from Brooklyn and Philadelphia releases its latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
We Are The Pipettes

We Are The Pipettes

by The Pipettes
October 2, 2007
The female Brighton, England trio (with backing music by The Cassettes) reinvents the 1960s girl group for a new century with this debut LP, which features the lead single "Pull Shapes."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Mantaray

Mantaray

by Siouxsie
October 2, 2007
Siouxsie Sioux of the rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Creatures releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Magic

Magic

by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
October 2, 2007
The Boss is back with his E Street Band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Songs Of Mass Destruction

Songs Of Mass Destruction

by Annie Lennox
October 2, 2007
Glen Ballard produces the ex-Eurythmics singer's fourth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
The Shade Of Poison Trees

The Shade Of Poison Trees

by Dashboard Confessional
October 2, 2007
Chris Carrabba returns to acoustic rock on the band's fifth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Born Into This

Born Into This

by The Cult
October 2, 2007
The latest album from the British metal band and its first on Roadrunner Records.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Revival

Revival

by John Fogerty
October 2, 2007
The former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer returns after three years with his latest solo album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
New Seasons

New Seasons

by The Sadies
October 2, 2007
The Canadian alt-country rockers return with their latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Good Arrows

Good Arrows

by Tunng
September 25, 2007
The third album from the electronica-influenced UK band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
White Chalk

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
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

by Foo Fighters
September 25, 2007
Producer Gil Norton returns for the Foo Fighters' sixth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
The Shepherd's Dog

The Shepherd's Dog

by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

by Devendra Banhart
September 25, 2007
The latest album from the Texas-based artist includes guest appearances by Gael Garc?a Bernal, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Beyond The Neighbourhood

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
Washington Square Serenade

Washington Square Serenade

by Steve Earle
September 25, 2007
Steve Earle's latest album features his wife Allison Moorer, as well as the Brazilian group Forro in the Dark.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
In Our Bedroom After The War

In Our Bedroom After The War

by Stars
September 25, 2007
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
In Our Nature

In Our Nature

by Jose Gonzalez
September 25, 2007
Known for his appearance on Zero 7's album, he releases the follow-up to his debut.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Two Gallants

Two Gallants

by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Shine

Shine

by Joni Mitchell
September 25, 2007
The latest studio album for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Reunion Tour

Reunion Tour

by The Weakerthans
September 25, 2007
The Canadian band's fourth studio album, again produced by Ian Blurton.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Last Light

Last Light

by Matt Pond
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the indie rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Boss

Boss

by Magik Markers
September 25, 2007
The newest album for the duo from Connecticut.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
The Awakening

The Awakening

by Melissa Etheridge
September 25, 2007
The ninth studio album for the Kansas-born singer.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
Invitation Songs

Invitation Songs

by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Shocking Pinks

Shocking Pinks

by Shocking Pinks
September 25, 2007
New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.3
The World is Yours

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
Once Upon A Time In The West

Once Upon A Time In The West

by Hard-Fi
September 18, 2007
The follow-up to their hit debut album for the British indie-rock group.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Drastic Fantastic

Drastic Fantastic

by KT Tunstall
September 18, 2007
"Drastic Fantastic" is KT's studio follow-up to her successful debut CD.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
All The Lost Souls

All The Lost Souls

by James Blunt
September 18, 2007
The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.4
The Meanest Of Times

The Meanest Of Times

by Dropkick Murphys
September 18, 2007
The sixth album for the Celtic punk band finds them on a new label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Trees Outside The Academy

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
Spirit If...

Spirit If...

by Kevin Drew
September 18, 2007
Broken Social Scene's singer goes solo in what will be a series of albums featuring each member of the band plus a few guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Asleep At Heaven's Gate

Asleep At Heaven's Gate

by Rogue Wave
September 18, 2007
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Venus Doom

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
Bitchin'

Bitchin'

by The Donnas
September 18, 2007
The seventh album for the California-based band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Love Is Simple

Love Is Simple

by Akron/Family
September 18, 2007
The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Let's Stay Friends

Let's Stay Friends

by Les Savy Fav
September 18, 2007
The New York City-based band's fourth studio album.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
Death Is This Communion

Death Is This Communion

by High on Fire
September 18, 2007
The fourth album for the Oakland, California metal band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Even If It Kills Me

Even If It Kills Me

by Motion City Soundtrack
September 18, 2007
The Minnesota band's third album features Max Bemis of Say Anything, Rachel Minton of Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer, and Shawn Harris of the Matches.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
The Last Sucker

The Last Sucker

by Ministry
September 18, 2007
The final album for the industrial rock band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2