Album Releases by Genre

Astro Coast

Astro Coast

by Surfer Blood
January 19, 2010
The Florida-based quintet shows the influence of 1990s alternative and indie rock music on its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Transference

Transference

by Spoon
January 19, 2010
The seventh full-length album self-produced by the band strips the music down to nothing more than guitar, bass, precussion, and Britt Daniel's voice.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
End Times

End Times

by Eels
January 19, 2010
The latest release for Mark Oliver Everett is what he calls his "divorce album."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
My Dinosaur Life

My Dinosaur Life

by Motion City Soundtrack
January 19, 2010
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus produces the punk band's fourth album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Behave Yourself [EP]

Behave Yourself [EP]

by Cold War Kids
January 19, 2010
The four-track EP features songs recorded during and after the "Loyalty To Loyalty" sessions.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Turn Ons

Turn Ons

by The Hot Rats
January 19, 2010
Supergrass' Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey team up to form The Hot Rats and release a debut album of covers produced by Nigel Godrich.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Betrayed

The Betrayed

by Lostprophets
January 18, 2010
The Welsh rock band recorded its first album for Sony in Los Angeles, and it is the last for drummer Ilan Rubin, who left to join Nine Inch Nails.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
Contra

Contra

by Vampire Weekend
January 12, 2010
The second album for the rock band was produced by band member, Rostam Batmanglij.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.9
Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

Of The Blue Colour Of The Sky

by OK Go
January 12, 2010
The latest album for the rock band from Chicago features the track "Shooting The Moon" which appeared in the "New Moon" movie soundtrack.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Y Not

Y Not

by Ringo Starr
January 12, 2010
The latest solo album for the Beatles drummer features Paul McCartney on the track "Walk With You," as well as guest vocals from Joss Stone, Ben Harper, and Richard Marx.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Heartland

Heartland

by Owen Pallett
January 12, 2010
Due to trademark reasons, Canadian singer-songwriter Owen Pallett retired the Final Fantasy band name and returned to his own name for his latest release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
July Flame

July Flame

by Laura Veirs
January 12, 2010
The Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter included more strings on her seventh album produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Rain On The City

Rain On The City

by Freedy Johnston
January 12, 2010
The first album of new studio material in nine years for the singer-songwriter was produced by Richard McLaurin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
You Break Our Hearts, We’ll Tear Yours Out

You Break Our Hearts, We’ll Tear Yours Out

by The Gilded Palace Of Sin
January 12, 2010
The trio from Manchester, England named after an album by country rock group The Flying Burrito Brothers, release its first album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Unbroken

Unbroken

by Katherine McPhee
January 5, 2010
John Alagia produced the American Idol comtestant's second album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Chant Darling

Chant Darling

by Lawrence Arabia
January 4, 2010
This is the second album for New Zealand's James Milne as Lawrence Arabia, who previously was a touring musician with Okkervil River.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.9
Mudvayne

Mudvayne

by Mudvayne
December 21, 2009
The fifth studio album for the metal band from Illinois was produced by Jeremy Parker.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Fall Be Kind [EP]

Fall Be Kind [EP]

by Animal Collective
December 15, 2009
The five-track EP is the second release for the year for the rock trio.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.1
What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

What Day Is It Tonight? (Trans Am Live 1993-2008)

by Trans Am
December 8, 2009
The three-disc set contains live recordings that span the 15-year career of the rock trio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
This Is War

This Is War

by Thirty Seconds to Mars
December 8, 2009
The Jared Leto-led rock band releases its third album produced with Flood and Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
Dreamin' Man Live '92

Dreamin' Man Live '92

by Neil Young
December 8, 2009
The latest from Neil Young's Archives Performance Series features live songs from various appearances in 1992 before the release of "Harvest Moon."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Shock Value II

Shock Value II

by Timbaland
December 8, 2009
The third solo album for the producer features appearances by Brandy, Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, Drake, The Fray, Keri Hilson, Chad Kroeger, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.7
Florine [EP]

Florine [EP]

by Julianna Barwick
December 2, 2009
The second EP for the singer was inspired by music she heard in church.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.9
Stir The Blood

Stir The Blood

by The Bravery
December 1, 2009
The third album for the New York City-based rock band was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.9
Just Like You

Just Like You

by Allison Iraheta
December 1, 2009
The top female finisher on the eighth season of American Idol releases her debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
Blakroc

Blakroc

by Blakroc
November 27, 2009
The Damon Dash-produced project features the Black Keys and several hip hop artists including Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mos Def, Ludacris, RZA, Raekwon, Jim Jones, Nicole Wray, Q-Tip, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, and members of M.O.P.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Oh Glory Oh Wilderness

Oh Glory Oh Wilderness

by Holopaw
November 24, 2009
The third album for the Gainesville, Florida-based rock band led by John Orth and Jeff Hays features a new line up.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
For Your Entertainment

For Your Entertainment

by Adam Lambert
November 23, 2009
The runner-up in season eight of American Idol releases his debut album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Glitter And Doom Live

Glitter And Doom Live

by Tom Waits
November 23, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases a live CD with tracks recorded from various cities on his 2008 tour. The second disc contains 35-minutes of stories and antidotes as told by Waits.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
The Fame Monster

The Fame Monster

by Lady Gaga
November 23, 2009
The New York-born singer releases an eight track album inspired by her current fame.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.9
The Live Anthology

The Live Anthology

by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
November 23, 2009
Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and Ryan Ulyate picked the live songs for the four-disc collection of concert recordings spanning from 1978 to 2007.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.3
She Wolf

She Wolf

by Shakira
November 23, 2009
The Colombian singer releases her third English-language album, which reunites her with Wyclef Jean, who appeared on their number one single "Hips Don't Lie."
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.7
Reality Killed The Video Star

Reality Killed The Video Star

by Robbie Williams
November 17, 2009
The former Take That singer releases his latest solo album produced by Trevor Horn.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Don't Stop

Don't Stop

by Annie
November 17, 2009
The second album for the Norwegian singer features guest appearances by Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos and Datarock's Fredrik Saroea.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
The Fall

The Fall

by Norah Jones
November 17, 2009
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Beak>

Beak>

by Beak>
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the trio from Bristol was written in 12 days.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Them Crooked Vultures

Them Crooked Vultures

by Them Crooked Vultures
November 17, 2009
The debut album for the supergroup composed of the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme, and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Battle Studies

Battle Studies

by John Mayer
November 17, 2009
The singer-songwriter's latest album was co-produced with Steve Jordan.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Waking Up

Waking Up

by OneRepublic
November 17, 2009
This is the second album for the Grammy-nominated rock band from Colorado.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Real Estate

Real Estate

by Real Estate
November 17, 2009
The New Jersey indie rock band that includes ex-Titus Andronicus member Martin Courtney releases its debut album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Kris Allen

Kris Allen

by Kris Allen
November 17, 2009
This is the first major label album for the winner of the eighth season of American Idol.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.4
My World

My World

by Justin Bieber
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer who was discovered on YouTube.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
3.2
Good Evening New York City

Good Evening New York City

by Paul McCartney
November 17, 2009
The three-disc set (two CDs and a DVD) features a recording of the ex-Beatle's three-night concert in New York City's Citi Field on July 17, 18, and 21, 2009.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
BiRd-BrAiNs

BiRd-BrAiNs

by tUnE-yArDs
November 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the Canadian singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Live In New York

Live In New York

by The Doors
November 17, 2009
The six-disc set features the entire performance at New York's Felt Forum in 1970.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Never Cry Another Tear

Never Cry Another Tear

by Bad Lieutenant
November 10, 2009
This is the debut album for the rock band formed by three members of New Order, Jake Evans, and Blur's Alex James appears as a guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
The Fountain

The Fountain

by Echo & the Bunnymen
November 10, 2009
The first studio album in four years for the British rock band was produced with John McLaughlin and Simon Perry.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Midwinter Graces

Midwinter Graces

by Tori Amos
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter is 12 tracks (14 on the deluxe edition or 15 with the iTunes bonus track) of traditional and original holiday songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
The Circle

The Circle

by Bon Jovi
November 10, 2009
The New Jersey rock band releases its latest album produced with John Shanks.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.7
Memento Mori

Memento Mori

by Flyleaf
November 10, 2009
The second album for the Texas heavy metal rock band was produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.8
Alter The Ending

Alter The Ending

by Dashboard Confessional
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the Chris Carrabba-led band was produced by Butch Walker and Adam Schlesinger.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.5
Xenophanes

Xenophanes

by Omar Rodríguez-López
November 10, 2009
Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez Lopez releases his first Spanish-only solo album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Rewolf

Rewolf

by Asobi Seksu
November 10, 2009
The fourth full-length album for the New York City-based band features reworkings of some of its previously released songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Hello Hurricane

Hello Hurricane

by Switchfoot
November 10, 2009
The latest album for the rock band from San Diego is the first of four recorded in the same session to be released.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Up To Now

Up To Now

by Snow Patrol
November 10, 2009
The two-disc compilation album features three new tracks.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.9
Backtracks

Backtracks

by AC/DC
November 10, 2009
The box set includes rare singles, live tracks from 1977-2000, and a music video DVD.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Belly Of The Lion

Belly Of The Lion

by Ola Podrida
November 10, 2009
This is the second album for film composer David Wingo as Ola Podrida.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ignore The Ignorant

Ignore The Ignorant

by The Cribs
November 10, 2009
This is the first album for the British rock band to feature the Smiths' Johnny Marr as lead guitarist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Landing

Landing

by Githead
November 10, 2009
The fourth album for the rock band includes the Wire's Colin Newman, Scanner's Robin Rimbaud, and former members of Minimal Compact, Malka Spigel and Max Franken.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Chimeric

Chimeric

by Radian
November 10, 2009
This is the first album in five years for the trio from Austria.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Why You Runnin' [EP]

Why You Runnin' [EP]

by Lissie
November 10, 2009
The debut five-track EP for the California-based singer was produced by Band Of Horses' Bill Reynolds.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Climb Up

Climb Up

by Apse
November 10, 2009
The New England rock band releases it first album in four years and its first with the four new band members.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Only Revolutions

Only Revolutions

by Biffy Clyro
November 9, 2009
The fifth studio album for the Scottish rock trio was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
You Are The One I Pick

You Are The One I Pick

by Felix
November 3, 2009
This is the debut album for the duo of Lucinda Chua and Chris Summerlin.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Islands

Islands

by The Mary Onettes
November 3, 2009
The Swedish band returns with its second full-length album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Phrazes For The Young

Phrazes For The Young

by Julian Casablancas
November 3, 2009
This is the solo debut for the Strokes lead singer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Raditude

Raditude

by Weezer
November 3, 2009
The latest album for the California rock band features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.9
Molina And Johnson

Molina And Johnson

by Molina And Johnson
November 3, 2009
This is the debut album of the collaboration between Magnolia Electric Co.'s Jason Molina and Centro-matic's Will Johnson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Swords

Swords

by Morrissey
November 3, 2009
The compilation contains b-sides from his past three albums.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Live At Reading

Live At Reading

by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The entire performance by Nirvana at 1992's Reading Festival is released both as a CD and DVD.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
World Painted Blood

World Painted Blood

by Slayer
November 3, 2009
Greg Fidelman and Rick Rubin produced the latest disc for the thrash metal band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Bleach: Deluxe Edition

Bleach: Deluxe Edition

by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the grunge band is remastered and reissued with a 1990 live recording of a concert at Portland, Oregon's Pine Street Theatre.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Say Anything

Say Anything

by Say Anything
November 3, 2009
The third album for the Los Angeles rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Love Comes Close

Love Comes Close

by Cold Cave
November 3, 2009
The debut album for the group from Phildelphia and New York is rereleased by Matador after being self-released in August.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Invisible Girl

Invisible Girl

by The King Khan & BBQ Show
November 3, 2009
This is the third full-length album for the Canadian rock duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Balm In Gilead

Balm In Gilead

by Rickie Lee Jones
November 3, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter features Allison Krauss, Ben Harper, Bill Frisell, Jon Brion, and Vic Chesnutt as guest artists.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Introducing

Introducing

by Brilliant Colors
November 3, 2009
The rock trio led by Jess Scott releases its debut album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Extended Vacation

Extended Vacation

by On Fillmore
November 3, 2009
This is the fourth album for the Chicago-based duo, who previously worked with Jim O'Rourke.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert [40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set]

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert [40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set]

by The Rolling Stones
November 3, 2009
The rerelease of the two-night concert at Madison Square Garden in 1969 features five unreleased tracks and tracks from the opening acts: BB King and Ike & Tina Turner.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
The Greatest Hits

The Greatest Hits

by Foo Fighters
November 3, 2009
The 2009 Greatest Hits collection includes two new tracks, "Wheels" and "Word Forward," both recorded with producer Butch Vig (who also produced Grohl's former band, Nirvana). It also includes such Foo classics from the past 15 years as "The Pretender," "All My Life," "Learn to Fly," "Best of You," "Times Like These," "My Hero," "Everlong," and more.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.9
Dead Zone Boys

Dead Zone Boys

by Jookabox
November 3, 2009
The David "Moose" Adamson-led band changes its name to just Jookabox for its third album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Strict Joy

Strict Joy

by The Swell Season
October 27, 2009
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova release their follow-up to the soundtrack of the Academy Award-winning film "Once."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
Sainthood

Sainthood

by Tegan and Sara
October 27, 2009
The latest album for the twin singer-songwriters was produced with Chris Walla.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Live At The Olympia

Live At The Olympia

by R.E.M.
October 27, 2009
The second live recording for the band features songs from its five-night residency at Dublin, Ireland's Olympia Theatre in 2007.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
What We All Come To Need

What We All Come To Need

by Pelican
October 27, 2009
This is the fourth album for the metal band from Chicago.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Kids Aflame

Kids Aflame

by ARMS
October 27, 2009
This is the debut solo full-length album for the Harlem Shakes guitarist Todd Goldstein.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Earthly Delights

Earthly Delights

by Lightning Bolt
October 27, 2009
This is the fifth album for the rock band from Rhode Island.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
Cosmic Egg

Cosmic Egg

by Wolfmother
October 26, 2009
The second album for the Australian rock band was produced by Alan Moulder.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.7
Congregation Of The Damned

Congregation Of The Damned

by Atreyu
October 26, 2009
Said to be a much darker and heavier than previous releases from the metal band, Congregation of the Damned is the quintet's fifth studio album.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Never Been Gone

Never Been Gone

by Carly Simon
October 26, 2009
Carly Simon rerecords some of her classic songs and includes two new tracks.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
The Great Misdirect

The Great Misdirect

by Between the Buried and Me
October 26, 2009
The sixth studio album for the metal band was produced with Jamie King.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.8
Midnight Soul Serenade

Midnight Soul Serenade

by Heavy Trash
October 26, 2009
The third full length album for the rock band includes guest artists such as Sam Baker, Simon Chardiet, Daniel Collas, Mickey Finn, PowerSolo, and Those Darlins.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
If On A Winter's Night...

If On A Winter's Night...

by Sting
October 26, 2009
Sting's latest solo album features some traditional music from the UK with winter themes.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
7.4
3 Words

3 Words

by Cheryl Cole
October 26, 2009
After seven years and five studio albums released while in all-girl group Girls Aloud, British R&B pop singer, Cheryl Cole goes solo.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.4
Tarot Sport

Tarot Sport

by Fuck Buttons
October 20, 2009
The second album for the rock duo from Bristol was produced by Andrew Weatherall.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
Logos

Logos

by Atlas Sound
October 20, 2009
This is the second album for Bradford Cox's solo project.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Declaration Of Dependence

Declaration Of Dependence

by Kings of Convenience
October 20, 2009
The third album for the Norwegian rock duo is its first since 2004's "Riot On An Empty Street."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
Kill

Kill

by Electric Six
October 20, 2009
This is the sixth album for the Detroit indie band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
The BQE

The BQE

by Sufjan Stevens
October 20, 2009
The Detroit artist wrote the music for the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), to be performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.3
I Told You I Was Freaky

I Told You I Was Freaky

by Flight of the Conchords
October 20, 2009
The second album for the New Zealand-based duo features songs that appeared in the latest season of their HBO series.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4