Album Releases by Genre

Ripe

Ripe

by Ben Lee
September 18, 2007
The Australian singer's sixth album features a duet with Mandy Moore.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The Western Lands

The Western Lands

by Gravenhurst
September 18, 2007
The UK indie rock group's fifth album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The State Of Things

The State Of Things

by Reverend and the Makers
September 17, 2007
Jon McClure leads the British band's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Dark On Fire

Dark On Fire

by Turin Brakes
September 17, 2007
This is the London-based folk duo's fourth album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam

by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Proof of Youth

Proof of Youth

by The Go! Team
September 11, 2007
Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Happiness Ltd.

Happiness Ltd.

by Hot Hot Heat
September 11, 2007
The Canadian band's third studio album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
Bluefinger

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
I'll Follow You

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
A Drink & A Quick Decision

A Drink & A Quick Decision

by Grand National
September 11, 2007
The second album from the UK duo.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Rise Above

Rise Above

by Dirty Projectors
September 11, 2007
Dave Longstreth reimagines Black Flag's album "Damaged."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
Hope & Glory

Hope & Glory

by Ann Wilson
September 11, 2007
Former Heart singer debuts her first solo album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Help Wanted Nights

Help Wanted Nights

by The Good Life
September 11, 2007
Originally conceived as a solo project for Cursive's frontman Tim Kasher, the Omaha band now releases its fourth album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
Love's Miracle

Love's Miracle

by Qui
September 11, 2007
Qui covers Pink Floyd's 'Echoes' and Frank Zappa's 'Willie the Pimp' on their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Autumn of the Seraphs

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
Watch The Fireworks

Watch The Fireworks

by Emma Pollock
September 11, 2007
The former singer of The Delgados releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Our Ill Wills

Our Ill Wills

by Shout Out Louds
September 11, 2007
The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Good Bad Not Evil

Good Bad Not Evil

by Black Lips
September 11, 2007
The fifth studio album for the group from Georgia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Civilians

Civilians

by Joe Henry
September 11, 2007
Joe Henry releases his 10th album after producing records for other artists.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
North Star Deserter

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
When The Deer Wore Blue

When The Deer Wore Blue

by Figurines
September 11, 2007
Jeremy Lemos worked on the third album for the Denmark band.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Going Way Out With Heavy Trash

Going Way Out With Heavy Trash

by Heavy Trash
September 4, 2007
The follow-up to their self-titled album released in 2005.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Play It As It Lays

Play It As It Lays

by Patti Scialfa
September 4, 2007
E Street Band member and the wife to Bruce Springsteen releases her third solo album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.5
Liars

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
Bring on the Comets

Bring on the Comets

by VHS or Beta
August 28, 2007
Bring on the Comets is the third album from the Louisville, Kentucky natives.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.8
Lifeline

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
We Are Him

We Are Him

by Angels Of Light
August 28, 2007
The fifth album includes contributions from Akron/Family, Bill Rieflin, Julia Kent, and Christoph Hahn.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Challengers

Challengers

by The New Pornographers
August 21, 2007
The Canadian indie rock band's mellow fourth album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Under the Blacklight

Under the Blacklight

by Rilo Kiley
August 21, 2007
After dabbling in solo projects, the band regroups for its fourth album, produced by Jason Lader.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
Andorra

Andorra

by Caribou
August 21, 2007
Previously known as Manitoba, Daniel Snaith returns with his latest album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
This Delicate Thing We've Made

This Delicate Thing We've Made

by Darren Hayes
August 21, 2007
The third album for the former Savage Garden singer.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band

The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band

by Imperial Teen
August 21, 2007
After a five-year hiatus, the San Francisco band returns with their fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Mentor Tormentor

Mentor Tormentor

by Earlimart
August 21, 2007
The Los Angeles band's follow-up to their 2004 release, Treble & Tremble.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
30 Year Low

30 Year Low

by The Mendoza Line
August 21, 2007
This is the final album with both Tim Bracy and Shannon McArdle in the group, in light of their divorce.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Natural

Natural

by Mekons
August 21, 2007
Check out the latest album from the British punk-rock band formed in 1977.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

by Josh Ritter
August 21, 2007
It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Planet of Ice

Planet of Ice

by Minus the Bear
August 21, 2007
The band's third album is the first to feature its new keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Combinations

Combinations

by Eisley
August 14, 2007
The Texan siblings release their second full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

by Junior Senior
August 14, 2007
The Danish duo return with their second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Sojourner

Sojourner

by Magnolia Electric Co.
August 7, 2007
Jason Molina releases four albums from four recordings sessions in a box set that includes a DVD, postcards, and a medallion.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Balboa Island

Balboa Island

by The Pretty Things
August 7, 2007
After more than eight years, the British group returns with its latest album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
A Place To Bury Strangers

A Place To Bury Strangers

by A Place to Bury Strangers
August 7, 2007
The debut album for the trio from New York.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
The Stage Names

The Stage Names

by Okkervil River
August 7, 2007
The fourth studio album from the Austin, Texas-based band mixes it up with the help of Jim Eno of Spoon.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Roots & Echoes

Roots & Echoes

by The Coral
August 6, 2007
The latest album from the British band is produced by Craig Silvey (The Magic Numbers).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Cookies

Cookies

by 1990s
July 31, 2007
Before forming the 1990s, Jackie McKeown and Jamie McMorrow were in The Yummy Furs, which once included two members of Franz Ferdinand.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Untitled

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
Young Modern

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
Planet Earth

Planet Earth

by Prince
July 24, 2007
Prince returns with his 24th studio album--but not without a bit of controversy.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Underclass Hero

Underclass Hero

by Sum 41
July 24, 2007
The punk pop band releases its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Absolute Garbage

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
The Con

The Con

by Tegan and Sara
July 24, 2007
The Canadian twins' latest album features members of Death Cab for Cutie and AFI.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Is Is [EP]

Is Is [EP]

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
July 24, 2007
The New York band releases its latest EP, written during the Fever To Tell tour.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
The Broken String

The Broken String

by Bishop Allen
July 24, 2007
After releasing an EP every month for a year in 2006, the Brooklyn-based band returns with a full-length album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Grand Animals

Grand Animals

by Robbers On High Street
July 24, 2007
The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Horseshoe Curve

Horseshoe Curve

by Trey Anastasio
July 24, 2007
Phish's singer-guitarist releases his latest solo album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Emerald City

Emerald City

by John Vanderslice
July 24, 2007
The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
Those The Brokes

Those The Brokes

by The Magic Numbers
July 17, 2007
The poppy British quartet are joined by a nine-piece orchestra on their sophomore effort.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Paper Walls

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
An End Has A Start

An End Has A Start

by Editors
July 17, 2007
The Birmingham, England group tries to escape the sophmore slump and comparisons to other bands with their second album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Calling the World

Calling the World

by Rooney
July 17, 2007
Produced by John Fields (Andrew W.K., Switchfoot) is Rooney's followup to their self-titled debut.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

Men's Needs, Women's Needs, Whatever

by The Cribs
July 17, 2007
The English trio of brothers look to leave a mark in the US with their third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Rise To Your Knees

Rise To Your Knees

by Meat Puppets
July 17, 2007
The rock band reunites (with a new drummer) for a new album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
Zeitgeist

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
Our Love To Admire

Our Love To Admire

by Interpol
July 10, 2007
Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

by Spoon
July 10, 2007
The Austin band serves up their latest album hoping fans go ga ga over it.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Time On Earth

Time On Earth

by Crowded House
July 10, 2007
The Australian-based band is back with their first album since 1993.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
The Else

The Else

by They Might Be Giants
July 10, 2007
They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Three Easy Pieces

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
Sirens of the Ditch

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
Super Taranta!

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
New Wave

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
Marry Me

Marry Me

by St. Vincent
July 10, 2007
Polyphonic Spree member Annie Clark releases her debut album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
We'll Live and Die in These Towns

We'll Live and Die in These Towns

by The Enemy
July 9, 2007
Formally known as The Bridges, the British band returns with a label, a new name, and a new album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.7
New Maps of Hell

New Maps of Hell

by Bad Religion
July 9, 2007
The hardcore, often political rockers return with their 14th studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Libertad

Libertad

by Velvet Revolver
July 3, 2007
Scott Weiland and company return with their second album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Uncle Dysfunktional

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
Twilight Of The Innocents

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
Easy Tiger

Easy Tiger

by Ryan Adams
June 26, 2007
Well off his 3-disc-a-year pace, Adams celebrates just his first release of 2007 with the 13-song 'Tiger.' Sheryl Crow guests, and The Cardinals once again provide the backing.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
The Mix-Up

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
Build A Nation

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
At My Age

At My Age

by Nick Lowe
June 26, 2007
His age? 58. And "At My Age" marks the first studio recording for the English singer-songwriter in six years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Theology

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
My December

My December

by Kelly Clarkson
June 26, 2007
The singer's third disc was produced by David Kahne and features an unlikely contribution on bass from Mike Watt (The Minutemen).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Boys Night Out

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
Dylanesque

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
Astronomy For Dogs

Astronomy For Dogs

by The Aliens
June 19, 2007
Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
The Fragile Army

The Fragile Army

by The Polyphonic Spree
June 19, 2007
This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Icky Thump

Icky Thump

by The White Stripes
June 19, 2007
Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
The Sun

The Sun

by Fridge
June 19, 2007
'Sun' is the first release in six years for the post-rock outfit whose members include Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Adem Ilhan.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Golden Pollen

Golden Pollen

by Savath & Savalas
June 19, 2007
This latest release for Scott Herren's Catalan- and tropicalia-themed Prefuse 73 side project is basically a Herren solo record, with the producer even singing on a number of tracks. Other vocalists include Mia Doi Todd and Jose Gonzalez.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Have Mercy

Have Mercy

by Mooney Suzuki
June 19, 2007
This long-delayed fourth album sees the New York garage rockers jumping to a new label.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.4
Kurr

Kurr

by Amiina
June 19, 2007
The Icelandic group known for touring with Sigur Ros releases their debut album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
It's A Bit Complicated

It's A Bit Complicated

by Art Brut
June 19, 2007
This is the second album for the tongue-in-cheek English band fronted by Eddie Argos.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
The Brag And Cuss

The Brag And Cuss

by Rocky Votolato
June 19, 2007
His fifth album finds the Texan singer-songwriter backed by a full band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Lost Highway

Lost Highway

by Bon Jovi
June 19, 2007
Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
In Camera

In Camera

by Arthur & Yu
June 19, 2007
With influences from the Velvet Underground and Lee Hazlewood, the Seattle-based duo of Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott release their debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
The Friends [EP]

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
Era Vulgaris

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
Riot!

Riot!

by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Wild Mountain Nation

Wild Mountain Nation

by Blitzen Trapper
June 12, 2007
The Portland-based indie band releases its third album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3