Album Releases by Genre

Paperwork

Paperwork

by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Freedomland [Live]

Freedomland [Live]

by Jackie-O Motherfucker
September 16, 2008
Portland, Oregon-based Jackie-O Motherfucker releases an album of songs recorded live.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
tbd
Under The Radar

Under The Radar

by Daniel Powter
September 15, 2008
The third album for the Canadian singer was produced by Linda Perry.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.5
Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby

Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby

by Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby
September 15, 2008
British Wreckless Eric teams up with American Amy Rigby on their first album as a married couple.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Death Magnetic

Death Magnetic

by Metallica
September 12, 2008
The Rick Rubin-produced album for the heavy-metal band is its first to feature Robert Trujillo on bass.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
The Family Afloat

The Family Afloat

by Bound Stems
September 9, 2008
The Chicago-based indie rock band releases its second full-length album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
All Or Nothing

All Or Nothing

by The Subways
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the English trio was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
All The Way

All The Way

by Growing
September 9, 2008
The Brooklyn duo releases its first album under the Social Registry label.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Sweaty Magic [EP]

Sweaty Magic [EP]

by Rafter
September 9, 2008
Rafter wrote and produced the songs himself as part of an art project with photographer Lizeth Santos.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Carried To Dust

Carried To Dust

by Calexico
September 9, 2008
The sixth album for the duo from Arizona features Iron & Wine, Douglas McCombs, Amparo Sanchez, and Pieta Brown as guest musicians.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Lightbulbs

Lightbulbs

by Fujiya & Miyagi
September 9, 2008
This is the third album from the English electronic quartet.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
The Stand Ins

The Stand Ins

by Okkervil River
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band releases its latest album produced by Brian Beattie.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The Quilt

The Quilt

by Gym Class Heroes
September 9, 2008
The fourth album for the group from New York features such guests as Estelle, Busta Rhymes, The-Dream, and Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Alphabutt

Alphabutt

by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Entanglements

Entanglements

by Parenthetical Girls
September 9, 2008
The band from the Everett, Washington area releases its third album with new label, Tomlab.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.8
The New Year

The New Year

by The New Year
September 9, 2008
The indie rock band started by ex-Bedhead members Matt and Bubba Kadane releases its third album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Living On The Other Side

Living On The Other Side

by The Donkeys
September 9, 2008
The quartet from San Diego, California, releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Little Wild One

Little Wild One

by Joan Osborne
September 9, 2008
The latest album from the singer/songwriter from Kentucky was produced by Eric Bazilian, Rick Chertoff, and Rob Hyman.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Heavenly Bender

Heavenly Bender

by Sam Champion
September 9, 2008
No, it's not the "Good Morning America" weatherman singing, it's the sophomore album for the quartet of rockers from New York.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Lunglight

Lunglight

by The Shaky Hands
September 9, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Now Or Heaven

Now Or Heaven

by The Broken West
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band based in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Caught In The Trees

Caught In The Trees

by Damien Jurado
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Seattle, Washington, artists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Me And Armini

Me And Armini

by Emilíana Torrini
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Icelandic singer was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Soft Airplane

Soft Airplane

by Chad VanGaalen
September 9, 2008
This is the third full-length album from the Canadian artist.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
The Holy Pictures

The Holy Pictures

by David Holmes
September 8, 2008
The latest album for the Irish musician who also contributed to a variety of film soundtracks, including "Ocean's Eleven" and its sequels.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.2
That Lucky Old Sun

That Lucky Old Sun

by Brian Wilson
September 2, 2008
The ex-Beach Boys singer releases his latest solo album, which he produced himself.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
End Titles: Stories For Film

End Titles: Stories For Film

by UNKLE
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the London electronic group features Josh Homme, Gavin Clark, Joel Cadbury, Philip Sheppard, Black Mountain, and Abel Ferrara as guest artists.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.4
The Block

The Block

by New Kids on the Block
September 2, 2008
Fourteen years since their last studio record, the Kids are back with their newest album on the Interscope label.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.0
Shall Noise Upon

Shall Noise Upon

by Apollo Sunshine
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the rock trio was recorded in the Catskill Mountains.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Lost In The Sound Of Separation

Lost In The Sound Of Separation

by Underoath
September 2, 2008
The sixth album for the metal band from Florida was produced by Adam Dutkiewicz, Matt Goldman, and David Bendeth.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.1
proVISIONS

proVISIONS

by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Hummingbird, Go!

Hummingbird, Go!

by Theresa Andersson
September 2, 2008
The Swedish singer previously based in New Orleans releases her latest solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Exit

Exit

by Shugo Tokumaru
September 2, 2008
The latest album from the Japanese musician includes more than 50 instruments.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.0
The Golden Mile

The Golden Mile

by The Peth
September 1, 2008
The Welsh indie rock band that includes Rhys Ifans and Super Furry Animals' Dafydd Ieuan releases its debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Wilderness

Wilderness

by Brett Anderson
September 1, 2008
The ex-Suede member releases his latest solo album.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
6.9
Forth

Forth

by The Verve
August 26, 2008
The English rock band reunites after its 1999 split to release its fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Free Your Mind And Win A Pony

Free Your Mind And Win A Pony

by Golden Animals
August 26, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Baltimore and Sweden.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The Week That Was

The Week That Was

by The Week That Was
August 26, 2008
Peter Brewis wrote the songs as part of an imaginary crime thriller for his debut concept album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
All Hope Is Gone

All Hope Is Gone

by Slipknot
August 26, 2008
The fourth album for the metal band was produced with Dave Fortman.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Sunshine Lies

Sunshine Lies

by Matthew Sweet
August 26, 2008
The 10th album for the alt-rocker features Susanna Hoffs on backing vocals on one track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Ultra Beatdown

Ultra Beatdown

by DragonForce
August 26, 2008
The metal band releases its first album with Frederic Leclercq on bass.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Ode To Sunshine

Ode To Sunshine

by Delta Spirit
August 26, 2008
The group featuring ex-Noise Ratchet founders releases its debut album, which was recorded in a cabin in Julian, CA.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Motorizer

Motorizer

by Motörhead
August 26, 2008
The British heavy metal band releases its latest album, produced with Cameron Webb.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Cream Cuts

Cream Cuts

by Tussle
August 26, 2008
Thom Monahan produced the latest album from the San Francisco-based quartet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Resurgam

Resurgam

by Alias
August 26, 2008
The fifth album for the artist who most recently relocated from California back to his home state of Maine.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Never Never Love

Never Never Love

by Pop Levi
August 26, 2008
This is the second release from the ex-Super Numeri member and former Ladytron bassist.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
This Is A Fix

This Is A Fix

by The Automatic
August 25, 2008
The Welsh band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.4
Fed

Fed

by Plush
August 25, 2008
Originally released in Japan, the sophomore album for Liam Hayes as Plush is finally released wide.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.5
Courtcase 2000

Courtcase 2000

by Cats In Paris
August 25, 2008
The quartet from Manchester, England, releases its debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Here With Me

Here With Me

by Jennifer O'Connor
August 19, 2008
The latest album for the Brooklyn, New York singer was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Spirit

Spirit

by Apse
August 19, 2008
The debut album of the Connecticut rock group was originally released overseas in 2006.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Don’t Be A Stranger

Don’t Be A Stranger

by Moondoggies
August 19, 2008
The quartet from Seattle release its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Rhumb Line

The Rhumb Line

by Ra Ra Riot
August 19, 2008
This is the debut full-length album for the upstate New York indie rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Chemical Chords

Chemical Chords

by Stereolab
August 19, 2008
Tim Gane and company release their latest album, mixed by Joe Watson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Take Me To The Sea

Take Me To The Sea

by Jaguar Love
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the indie-rock band that features ex-members of the Blood Brothers and Pretty Girls Make Graves.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.9
You & Me

You & Me

by The Walkmen
August 19, 2008
The sales of the digital version of the band's latest album will be donated to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and the Joy Fund.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Earth To The Dandy Warhols

Earth To The Dandy Warhols

by The Dandy Warhols
August 19, 2008
The sixth album for the Portland, Oregon, rockers includes guest appearances by Dire Strait's Mark Knopfler and the Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
6.2
Oceans Will Rise

Oceans Will Rise

by The Stills
August 19, 2008
The Montreal band releases its third album on its new label Arts & Crafts.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Remember [Live]

Remember [Live]

by The Fiery Furnaces
August 19, 2008
A double album featuring live performances recorded from 2005 to 2007.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Fast Times At Barrington High

Fast Times At Barrington High

by The Academy Is...
August 19, 2008
The third album for the pop punk group from Chicago was produced by Sam Hollander and Dave Katz.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
The Illusion Of Progress

The Illusion Of Progress

by Staind
August 19, 2008
Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.7
How To Walk Away

How To Walk Away

by Juliana Hatfield
August 19, 2008
The 10th solo album for the artist was produced by Andy Chase and features Richard Butler, Matthew Caws, Jody Porter, and Tracy Bonham as guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us

Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us

by Death Vessel
August 19, 2008
Joel Thibodeau's sophomore album was recorded in New Jersey and produced by Pete Donnelly.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Music Tapes for Clouds & Tornadoes

Music Tapes for Clouds & Tornadoes

by The Music Tapes
August 19, 2008
Julian Koster used a variety of antique and unusual recorders to achieve his unique sounds.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.5
Moody Motorcycle

Moody Motorcycle

by Human Highway
August 19, 2008
The Canadian duo of Jim Guthrie and Islands singer Nick Thorburn release their debut album as Human Highway.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
Repentance

Repentance

by Lee "Scratch" Perry
August 19, 2008
The Jamaican producer releases his latest album, produced with Andrew W.K.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Worried Well

Worried Well

by 31Knots
August 19, 2008
This is the latest release for the Portland-based trio.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
Strawberry Weed

Strawberry Weed

by Caesars
August 19, 2008
The latest release for the Swedish rock band was produced by Ebbot Lundberg.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The '59 Sound

The '59 Sound

by The Gaslight Anthem
August 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the New Jersey punk-rock band was produced by Ted Hutt.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
The Uglysuit

The Uglysuit

by The Uglysuit
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the six-piece indie rock band from Oklahoma City.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Alas, I Cannot Swim

Alas, I Cannot Swim

by Laura Marling
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Noah And The Whale member was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Youth Novels

Youth Novels

by Lykke Li
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the Swedish singer was produced by Bjorn Yttling.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
The Royal We

The Royal We

by The Royal We
August 19, 2008
The first and only album by the Scottish/American indie-pop band, which broke up before the album was released.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
White Fields And Open Devices

White Fields And Open Devices

by Vessels
August 15, 2008
The quintet from Leeds releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
A Little Bit Longer

A Little Bit Longer

by Jonas Brothers
August 12, 2008
Last seen seen in the Disney Channel movie "Camp Rock," the three brothers return to release their third album to the masses.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.1
An Invitation

An Invitation

by Inara George With Van Dyke Parks
August 12, 2008
Inara George Works pairs up with the famous arranger Van Dyke Parkson on her latest album inspired by Frank Sinatra and Richard Sherman.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
The Ax In The Oak

The Ax In The Oak

by Ben Weaver
August 12, 2008
The sixth album for the Minnesota-based artist was produced by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Astrological Straits

Astrological Straits

by Zach Hill
August 12, 2008
This is the first solo album for the Sacramento-based drummer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Letters From The Underground

Letters From The Underground

by Levellers
August 11, 2008
The ninth album for the UK rock group was also produced by the band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
2

2

by Darker My Love
August 5, 2008
The band, originally started as a side project, releases it's second album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Fasciinatiion

Fasciinatiion

by The Faint
August 5, 2008
The first album released on their new label Blank.wav was written and produced by the band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Conor Oberst

Conor Oberst

by Conor Oberst
August 5, 2008
The first solo album released on CD for the Bright Eyes singer was recorded in Mexico.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Harps And Angels

Harps And Angels

by Randy Newman
August 5, 2008
The first studio album for the singer-songwriter since 1999's "Bad Love" was produced by Mitchell Froom and Lenny Waronker.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Girls And Weather

Girls And Weather

by The Rumble Strips
August 5, 2008
The debut album for the English quartet was produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Fragile Future

Fragile Future

by Hawthorne Heights
August 5, 2008
The band releases its first album since the accidental death of guitarist Casey Calvert.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.7
New York City

New York City

by Brazilian Girls
August 5, 2008
The trio from New York City (who have only one female member, and none of them are from Brazil) releases its third album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Preteen Weaponry

Preteen Weaponry

by Oneida
August 5, 2008
The rock band from New York releases its first album in a planned three-album trilogy the band is calling Thank Your Parents.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Airborne Toxic Event

The Airborne Toxic Event

by The Airborne Toxic Event
August 5, 2008
This is the debut album for the Southern California rock quintet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
The Green Sparrow

The Green Sparrow

by Mike Gordon
August 5, 2008
The debut album for the Phish bassist includes Trey Anastasio, Chuck Leavell, and Ivan Neville as guest artists.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Waiting For The Sunrise

Waiting For The Sunrise

by David Vandervelde
August 5, 2008
The sophomore album for the Michigan-born musician includes a song cowritten by ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Bits

Bits

by Oxford Collapse
August 5, 2008
The fourth album for the Brooklyn rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Lord Dog Bird

The Lord Dog Bird

by The Lord Dog Bird
August 5, 2008
The solo project for the Wilderness singer Colin McCann.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Venus In Overdrive

Venus In Overdrive

by Rick Springfield
July 29, 2008
The Australian singer best known for the 1981 hit "Jessie's Girl" and as Dr. Noah Drake on "General Hospital," returns with his first album of original songs since 2004's "Shock/Denial/Anger/Acceptance."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Scars On Broadway

Scars On Broadway

by Scars on Broadway
July 29, 2008
The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
The Old Days Feeling

The Old Days Feeling

by Mirah
July 29, 2008
This is the latest album for the singer-songwriter from Philadelphia.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Waiting In Vain

Waiting In Vain

by James Jackson Toth
July 29, 2008
The artist previously known as Wooden Wand releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Along Came A Spider

Along Came A Spider

by Alice Cooper
July 29, 2008
The latest album for the hard rock artist is about a serial killer named Spider. It also features Slash and Ozzy Osbourne as guest musicians.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Oh! Mighty Engine

Oh! Mighty Engine

by Neil Halstead
July 29, 2008
The sophomore solo album for the Mojave 3 and Slowdive member.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Pleasure Pressure Point

Pleasure Pressure Point

by Black Affair
July 28, 2008
Ex-Beta Band-er Steve Mason's latest group releases its debut full-length.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Double Bubble

Double Bubble

by Stereo MC's
July 28, 2008
The sixth studio album for the British electronic trio was produced by Tic-Toc.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
tbd