Album Releases by Genre

22 Dreams

22 Dreams

by Paul Weller
July 22, 2008
The ninth album for Paul Weller features Blur's Graham Coxon, Little Barrie, Oasis' Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer, Ocean Colour Scene's Steve Cradock, and Stone Roses' Aziz Ibrahim.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Life Processes

Life Processes

by iForward, Russia!
July 22, 2008
The sophomore release for the band from Leeds was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Partie Traumatic

Partie Traumatic

by Black Kids
July 22, 2008
The quintet from Jacksonville, Florida, releases its debut album produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.4
Donkey

Donkey

by CSS
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Fate

Fate

by Dr. Dog
July 22, 2008
This is the fifth album for the indie-rock band from Philadelphia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Breakout

Breakout

by Miley Cyrus
July 22, 2008
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Something For All Of Us...

Something For All Of Us...

by Brendan Canning
July 22, 2008
Broken Social Scene cofounder Brendan Canning releases his first solo album as a part of the "Broken Social Scene Presents" series.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
One Day As A Lion [EP]

One Day As A Lion [EP]

by One Day As A Lion
July 22, 2008
Rage Against the Machine's Zack De La Rocha releases his solo EP, which includes Mars Volta's Jon Theodore on drums.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
The Slip

The Slip

by Nine Inch Nails
July 22, 2008
Trent Reznor slips in another digital album release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
In Flesh Tones

In Flesh Tones

by Azeda Booth
July 22, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian rock quintet.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
A Certain Feeling

A Certain Feeling

by Bodies of Water
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Los Angeles group.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Laulu Laakson Kukista

Laulu Laakson Kukista

by Paavoharju
July 22, 2008
This is the latest album for the Finnish rock band.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
A Love Extreme

A Love Extreme

by Benji Hughes
July 22, 2008
The debut album for the North Carolina singer who wrote songs for several television shows, including "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "How I Met Your Mother."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Beautiful Future

Beautiful Future

by Primal Scream
July 21, 2008
The latest album from the alt rock group from Scotland was produced in part by Bjorn Yttling.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Stay Positive

Stay Positive

by The Hold Steady
July 15, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Brooklyn, New York, indie rock quintet.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
Object 47

Object 47

by Wire
July 15, 2008
The first album for the punk band without Bruce Gilbert, who left in 2004.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Life Death Love and Freedom

Life Death Love and Freedom

by John Mellencamp
July 15, 2008
John Mellencamp latest album was produced by T Bone Burnett who also developed a new audio format promised to help the album sold sound like master tapes.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Melodia

Melodia

by The Vines
July 12, 2008
The fourth album for the Australian band is their first on the Ivy League Records label.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.8
Modern Guilt

Modern Guilt

by Beck
July 8, 2008
The 10th album for the Los Angeles artist was produced by Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Como te Llama

Como te Llama

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
July 8, 2008
The sophomore release for the Strokes guitarist was recorded in five weeks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
Exit Strategy Of The Soul

Exit Strategy Of The Soul

by Ron Sexsmith
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Martin Terefe.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
LP3

LP3

by Ratatat
July 8, 2008
This is the third album for the Brooklyn, New York duo.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Nude With Boots

Nude With Boots

by The Melvins
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the metal band from Washington includes members from Big Business who joined the band on their last album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Love Is Dead

Love Is Dead

by Kerli
July 8, 2008
The Estonian singer wrote the lyrics for her debut album, which was produced by David Maurice.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.4
The Coral Sea

The Coral Sea

by Patti Smith and Kevin Shields
July 8, 2008
Recorded in 2005-2006, the live set is based on a poem about the famed photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe, who was also Patti Smith's friend.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails

Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails

by The Baseball Project
July 8, 2008
R.E.M.'s Scott McCaughey and Peter Buck along with ex-Dream Syndicate member Steve Wynn and Miracle 3's Linda Pitmon team up together to create an album of songs about baseball.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.7
Someone Else's Deja Vu

Someone Else's Deja Vu

by Son, Ambulance
July 8, 2008
The third album for the duo features guest appearances by members of Tilly and the Wall as well as The Faint.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Skeleton

Skeleton

by Abe Vigoda
July 8, 2008
The third album for the Los Angeles-area punk-rock band.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Agony & Irony

Agony & Irony

by Alkaline Trio
July 1, 2008
The latest album for the punk rock trio from Illinois was produced by Josh Abraham.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Hymn and Her

Hymn and Her

by Earlimart
July 1, 2008
Aaron Espinoza and Ariana Murray return with this follow-up to last year's "Mentor Tormentor."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Identified

Identified

by Vanessa Hudgens
July 1, 2008
The star of "High School Musical" releases her latest album, produced in part by JR Rotem, Dr. Luke, Tim James, and Antonina Armato.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
Forgiven

Forgiven

by Los Lonely Boys
July 1, 2008
The third album for the rock trio from Texas was produced by Steve Jordan.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.9
Romance At Short Notice

Romance At Short Notice

by Dirty Pretty Things
June 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band from England headed up by ex-Libertines guitarist Carl Barat.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.0
Real Animal

Real Animal

by Alejandro Escovedo
June 24, 2008
The ninth solo album for the former punk rocker was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Saints Of Los Angeles

Saints Of Los Angeles

by Motley Crue
June 24, 2008
The metal band's first studio album since 2000's "New Tattoo" includes the album title song, which is available for use in the game Rock Band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.1
Party Intellectuals

Party Intellectuals

by Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog
June 24, 2008
The debut album for guitarist/vocalist Marc Ribot as Ceramic Dog, who heads up the experimental rock trio.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Holy

Holy

by Love As Laughter
June 24, 2008
The latest release for the indie band led by ex-Lync member Sam Jayne is its first on Isaac Brock's label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Naturally

Naturally

by Men Without Pants
June 24, 2008
Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and Russell Simins' latest album includes Sammy James, Jr. from the Mooney Suzuki and Nick Zinner from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs as guests.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Superhero Brother

Superhero Brother

by G Love & Special Sauce
June 24, 2008
The third album on Jack Johnson's Brushfire label for the Philadelphia trio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust

Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust

by Sigur Rós
June 24, 2008
The fifth album for the group was was co-produced by Flood and its first recorded in less than a year.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Workout Holiday

Workout Holiday

by White Denim
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the Austin, Texas, trio features songs from both of their EPs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Rascalize

Rascalize

by The Rascals
June 23, 2008
The debut album for the trio from England features Miles Kane, who worked with the Arctic Monkey's' Alex Turner to form The Last Shadow Puppets.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
7.9
O

O

by Tilly and the Wall
June 17, 2008
The third album for the indie rock band was produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Ice Cream Spiritual

Ice Cream Spiritual

by Ponytail
June 17, 2008
The third full-length for the quartet from Baltimore was produced by J Robbins.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.9
A Piece Of What You Need

A Piece Of What You Need

by Teddy Thompson
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the London-born artist was produced by Marius de Vries.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea

Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea

by Silver Jews
June 17, 2008
This is the sixth studio album for the indie rock band led by David Berman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Viva La Vida

Viva La Vida

by Coldplay
June 17, 2008
The fourth album for the English band was produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Devil, You + Me

The Devil, You + Me

by The Notwist
June 17, 2008
This is the electronic band's first album since its 2002 album, "Neon Golden."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
At Mount Zoomer

At Mount Zoomer

by Wolf Parade
June 17, 2008
The Montreal quartet recorded its sophomore album at Arcade Fire's church studio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
A Thousand Shark's Teeth

A Thousand Shark's Teeth

by My Brightest Diamond
June 17, 2008
The sophomore album for New York-based singer, Shara Worden.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
One Of The Boys

One Of The Boys

by Katy Perry
June 17, 2008
Once upon a time a Christian rock singer, the now-pop singer releases her second album, produced by the likes of Butch Walker, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Dave Stewart, and Greg Wells.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
7.6
Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

by The Offspring
June 17, 2008
The first album in over four years for the California punk band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.6
Pacific Ocean Blue [Reissue]

Pacific Ocean Blue [Reissue]

by Dennis Wilson
June 17, 2008
Beach Boy Dennis Wilson's solo album is rereleased with songs from his unreleased "Bambu" album and one unfinished track sung by the Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
Nostradamus

Nostradamus

by Judas Priest
June 17, 2008
Rob Halford leads the metal band's latest release, a concept album based on the prophet Nostradamus.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
Silent Cry

Silent Cry

by Feeder
June 16, 2008
The sixth album from the Welsh indie-rock group was produced by Grant Nicholas and the band.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.3
Strength In Numbers

Strength In Numbers

by The Music
June 16, 2008
The third album for the UK band was produced by Flood and Paul Hartnoll.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.5
The Hard Way

The Hard Way

by James Hunter
June 10, 2008
The fourth album for the British singer was produced by Liam Watson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
No Fighting In The War Room

No Fighting In The War Room

by Harrisons
June 10, 2008
The debut album for Sheffield quartet was produced by Hugh Jones.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
March Forth

March Forth

by KaiserCartel
June 10, 2008
The debut album for the New York duo.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Diamond Hoo Ha

Diamond Hoo Ha

by Supergrass
June 10, 2008
The sixth studio album for the English rock quartet was recorded in Germany.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
You Cross My Path

You Cross My Path

by The Charlatans UK
June 10, 2008
The British band released You Cross My Path as a free download by way of the radio station XFM's Web site.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too

I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too

by Martha Wainwright
June 10, 2008
The sophomore album for the sister of Rufus Wainwright includes a track written by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
See You Happy

See You Happy

by Ponies In The Surf
June 10, 2008
The first album on Darla Records for the brother/sister indie-pop duo.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Evil Urges

Evil Urges

by My Morning Jacket
June 10, 2008
The fifth studio album for the rock band from Kentucky was produced by Joe Chiccarelli and Jim James.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Robert Pollard Is Off To Business

Robert Pollard Is Off To Business

by Robert Pollard
June 10, 2008
The ex-Guided By Voices singer releases his latest solo outing on his own label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Flavors Of Entanglement

Flavors Of Entanglement

by Alanis Morissette
June 10, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her latest album, produced by Guy Sigsworth.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill

Dragging A Dead Deer Up A Hill

by Grouper
June 10, 2008
The third album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie pop singer Liz Harris.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Here We Stand

Here We Stand

by The Fratellis
June 10, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the Scottish indie rock band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

by Sparks
June 10, 2008
The indie-pop duo releases its twenty-first album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Seeing Things

Seeing Things

by Jakob Dylan
June 10, 2008
The Wallflowers' lead singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Seeing Sounds

Seeing Sounds

by N.E.R.D
June 10, 2008
This is the third album for the trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
To Survive

To Survive

by Joan as Police Woman
June 10, 2008
The sophomore album for Joan Wasser features Rufus Wainwright as a guest vocalist on one track.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
19

19

by Adele
June 10, 2008
The English singer was named the Brit Awards' Critics' Choice even before her debut album was released.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Parallel Play

Parallel Play

by Sloan
June 10, 2008
This is the latest album for the Canadian rock-pop quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.9
The Beautiful Lie

The Beautiful Lie

by Ed Harcourt
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth solo album from the prolific English singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
There Were Wolves

There Were Wolves

by The Accidental
June 3, 2008
The debut album for the quartet includes Sam Genders of Tunng, Stephen Cracknell of The Memory Band, Hanna Caughlin of The Bicycle Thieves, and Liam Bailey.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Life...The Best Game In Town

Life...The Best Game In Town

by Harvey Milk
June 3, 2008
This is the fifth album for the experimental rock band from Athens, Georgia.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
We Started Nothing

We Started Nothing

by The Ting Tings
June 3, 2008
The single "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from the debut album for the British duo was used in an Apple commercial.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Takes

Takes

by Adem
June 3, 2008
The third album for the London artist features covers of songs by such artists as Bjork, Aphex Twin, and PJ Harvey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
This Is Not The World

This Is Not The World

by The Futureheads
June 3, 2008
The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Weezer (Red Album)

Weezer (Red Album)

by Weezer
June 3, 2008
The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
@#%&*! Smilers

@#%&*! Smilers

by Aimee Mann
June 3, 2008
The latest album from the singer-songwriter includes Sean Haynes as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Wanderlust

Wanderlust

by Gavin Rossdale
June 3, 2008
The ex-Bush frontman returns with his first solo album produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.4
Perfectly Clear

Perfectly Clear

by Jewel
June 3, 2008
The seventh album for the pop artist is her first country album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
The Virgins

The Virgins

by The Virgins
June 3, 2008
The debut album for the New York City-based band was produced by S*A*M* and Sluggo.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Fleet Foxes

Fleet Foxes

by Fleet Foxes
June 3, 2008
This is the debut album from the Seattle area quintet.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Rook

Rook

by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Watershed

Watershed

by Opeth
June 3, 2008
The Swedish metal band's ninth album is the first with Martin Axenrot and Fredrik Akesson, who replaced Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Don't Do Anything

Don't Do Anything

by Sam Phillips
June 3, 2008
This is the first album not produced by T-Bone Burnett for the California-born singer-songwriter Sam Phillips.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Real Close Ones

Real Close Ones

by The M's
June 3, 2008
This is the third album for the Chicago-based band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Indestructible

Indestructible

by Disturbed
June 3, 2008
This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based metal band.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.0
You Can Do Anything

You Can Do Anything

by The Zutons
June 2, 2008
The third album for the indie band whose biggest hit, "Valerie," was remade by Amy Winehouse.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
Fire On Corridor X

Fire On Corridor X

by All The Saints
May 27, 2008
The Alanta-based trio releases its debut album produced by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Songs in A&E

Songs in A&E

by Spiritualized
May 27, 2008
Jason Pierce nearly died of pneumonia halfway through writing the group's sixth album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Bring Ya To The Brink

Bring Ya To The Brink

by Cyndi Lauper
May 27, 2008
The eighth studio album sees the '80s star returns with new dance music.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Health//Disco

Health//Disco

by HEALTH
May 27, 2008
The compilation album for the experimental electronic band features remixes by Acid Girls, CFCF, Pink Skull, Narctrax, and Crystal Castles.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.5
Same Old Man

Same Old Man

by John Hiatt
May 27, 2008
John Hiatt's latest album was produced by the singer-songwriter and features his daughter on two songs.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Welcome

Welcome

by James Pants
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Spokane, Washington, artist discovered by Peanut Butter Wolf.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Emergency

Emergency

by The Pigeon Detectives
May 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the British band was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.3
No Way Down [EP]

No Way Down [EP]

by Air France
May 22, 2008
This is the Swedish indie-pop band's second EP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0