Album Releases by Genre

Emotion & Commotion

Emotion & Commotion

by Jeff Beck
April 13, 2010
The first studio album in nearly 10 years for the Grammy winner features Imelda May, Olivia Safe, and Joss Stone as guest singers.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.8
Grace Around the World

Grace Around the World

by Jeff Buckley
June 2, 2009
The CD/DVD set collects some of the performances the singer-songwriter gave during his world tour to promote his debut album, "Grace," from 1994 to 1996.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Down To Earth

Down To Earth

by Jem
September 16, 2008
The Welsh-born singer releases her follow-up to her 2004 debut, "Finally Woken."
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.0
Break It Up

Break It Up

by Jemina Pearl
October 6, 2009
Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Pearl releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Spring Tides

Spring Tides

by Jeniferever
April 14, 2009
This is the Swedish indie rock quartet's second full-length album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Valende

Valende

by Jennifer Gentle
January 25, 2005
'Valende' is the third album overall and American debut for the Italian psychedelic rock band Jennifer Gentle. (Note that there is nobody in the band actually named Jennifer, and we are unsure about exactly how gentle they are.)
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
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
Acid Tongue

Acid Tongue

by Jenny Lewis
September 23, 2008
The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Rabbit Fur Coat

Rabbit Fur Coat

by Jenny Lewis With The Watson Twins
January 24, 2006
This is the solo debut for former child star, Rilo Kiley frontwoman and occasional Postal Service vocalist Jenny Lewis. Contributors include Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and singer-songwriter M. Ward.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.5
Oh You're So Silent Jens

Oh You're So Silent Jens

by Jens Lekman
November 22, 2005
This CD collects tracks from the Swedish artist's most recent EPs and singles.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
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
World Waits

World Waits

by Jeremy Enigk
October 17, 2006
'World' is the first solo album in a decade for the Sunny Day Real Estate and Fire Theft frontman.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
OK Bear

OK Bear

by Jeremy Enigk
May 12, 2009
The third full-length solo album for the former Sunny Day Real Estate singer was produced by Santi Garcia and Ricky Falkner.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Slow Dance

Slow Dance

by Jeremy Jay
March 24, 2009
The singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and Paris, France, releases his latest full-length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Hunting My Dress

Hunting My Dress

by Jesca Hoop
July 27, 2010
This is the latest album for the California singer-songwriter, who started out as the nanny to Tom Waits' children.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
The Heat

The Heat

by Jesse Malin
June 29, 2004
This is the second solo release for the former D Generation frontman. Malin's buddy Ryan Adams does not produce this time around, but he does appear on the album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Glitter In The Gutter

Glitter In The Gutter

by Jesse Malin
March 20, 2007
Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
On Your Sleeve

On Your Sleeve

by Jesse Malin
October 28, 2008
The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul

Like, Love, Lust & The Open Halls Of The Soul

by Jesse Sykes
February 6, 2007
Nicolai Dunger guests on the singer-songwriter's third LP.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Jessie James

Jessie James

by Jessie James
August 11, 2009
The debut album for the Georgia-based singer features songs written by American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Get Born

Get Born

by Jet
October 7, 2003
'Get Born' marks the debut of the Australian garage-rock quartet Jet.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Shine On

Shine On

by Jet
October 3, 2006
The Australian rockers reunite with producer Dave Sardy for this second album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
Shaka Rock

Shaka Rock

by Jet
August 25, 2009
Chris "Frenchie" Smith produces the Australian hard rock band's third album.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.4
This Way

This Way

by Jewel
November 13, 2001
The singer-songwriter's third album contains 12 new studio tracks and two bonus live tracks.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.5
Goodbye Alice In Wonderland

Goodbye Alice In Wonderland

by Jewel
May 2, 2006
The singer-songwriter scrapped the original recordings for this, her sixth album, so that she could re-record them with a bit more oomph, thanks to producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day).
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
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
City Beach

City Beach

by Jill Cunniff
February 20, 2007
This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.4
Now, More Than Ever

Now, More Than Ever

by Jim Guthrie
June 1, 2004
The third solo disc from the Canadian singer-songwriter and member of Royal City features members of Hidden Cameras, Royal City and The Constantines.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.1
Tower Of Love

Tower Of Love

by Jim Noir
August 8, 2006
This debut LP (which actually collects tracks from three previous EPs together with a few new songs) from the English singer-songwriter combines indie rock with lo-fi electronics and '60s and '70s pop influences.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Jim Noir

Jim Noir

by Jim Noir
April 8, 2008
The Manchester, England, native wrote, produced, recorded, and mixed his sophomore album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Insignificance

Insignificance

by Jim O'Rourke
November 20, 2001
The Chicago-based avant-garde musician (best known for his work in Gastr Del Sol) offers up seven new tracks in his follow-up to 1999's 'Eureka.' Wilco's Jeff Tweedy adds guitar.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
The Visitor

The Visitor

by Jim O'Rourke
September 8, 2009
The instrumental album is the first major release in over eight years for the Japan-based artist.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See

Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See

by Jim White
June 8, 2004
The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Valleys Of Neptune

Valleys Of Neptune

by Jimi Hendrix
March 9, 2010
The 12 unreleased recordings by rock legend Jimi Hendrix include new versions of songs that were under consideration to be included on a follow-up to 1968's "Electric Ladyland."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Futures

Futures

by Jimmy Eat World
October 19, 2004
The Arizona emo band returns with a follow-up to their successful 2001 self-titled effort. Gil Norton produced.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
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
I To Sky

I To Sky

by JJ72
October 14, 2002
This is the sophomore effort for the Dublin trio, who generated some attention (and some unavoidable Joy Division comparisons) with their self-titled 2000 debut.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
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
So Much Staying Alive & Lovelessness

So Much Staying Alive & Lovelessness

by Joan of Arc
February 4, 2003
Mixing post-rock and emo with punk edigness and experimentalism, Chicago's Joan of Arc features members of the Owls and Cap'n Jazz, including Owls vocalist Tim Kinsella. On this fourth album, they are also joined by members of Califone, Isotope 217, and Ugly Casanova, among others.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
In Rape Fantasy And Terror Sex We Trust

In Rape Fantasy And Terror Sex We Trust

by Joan of Arc
May 27, 2003
The hard-to-like band's second album of early 2003 was recorded during the same sessions that gave rise to 'So Much Staying Alive and Lovelessness.'
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain...

Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain...

by Joan of Arc
August 24, 2004
No, it's not a Jeopardy answer meriting the response "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?" but rather the latest noise-fest from Tim Kinsella & co.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Boo! Human

Boo! Human

by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Flowers

Flowers

by Joan of Arc
June 9, 2009
The latest album for the Chicago band led by Tim Kinsella.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Righteous Love

Righteous Love

by Joan Osborne
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
How Sweet It is

How Sweet It is

by Joan Osborne
September 17, 2002
The onetime budding star (you remember "One Of Us," right?) returns with an album of covers of classic soul and R&B tunes from the 1960s and 70s.
Metascore:
70
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
Ys

Ys

by Joanna Newsom
November 14, 2006
Steve Albini, Jim O'Rourke and Van Dyke Parks lend a hand on this five-song full-length from the folk singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
Have One On Me

Have One On Me

by Joanna Newsom
February 23, 2010
The three-disc follow-up to 2006's "Ys" was a mystery as advance copies were not sent until a few weeks before the release date to circumvent any leaks of the songs.
Metascore:
85
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
Blood From Stars

Blood From Stars

by Joe Henry
August 18, 2009
The latest album for the producer/singer-songwriter features Marc Ribot and Jason Moran as guest musicians.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Rain

Rain

by Joe Jackson
January 29, 2008
Joe Jackson's first record in four years was recorded in Germany.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
It Feels So Good When I Stop

It Feels So Good When I Stop

by Joe Pernice
August 4, 2009
The covers album also serves as a soundtrack to his novel of the same name.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Streetcore

Streetcore

by Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros
October 21, 2003
The former Clash leader was nearing completion of this fourth and final solo album when he died of a heart attack in 2002. It includes covers of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" (recorded without his backing band the Mescaleros) and Bobby Charles' "Before I Grow Too Old," as well as eight Strummer originals veering from reggae to rock.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
John & Jehn

John & Jehn

by John & Jehn
May 5, 2008
This is the debut album for the married French couple based in London.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
HoboSapiens

HoboSapiens

by John Cale
September 7, 2004
Produced by Nick Franglen of Lemon Jelly, 'Hobo Sapiens' finds the 61-year-old Cale still willing to explore new musical territory. Note that none of the 12 songs here were on the "5 Tracks" EP released earlier in 2003.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.2
Black Acetate

Black Acetate

by John Cale
October 18, 2005
A bit more rock-oriented than its predecessor, 'Acetate' is nevertheless another experimental effort from the now-63-year-old Cale.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.3
Dim Stars, Bright Sky

Dim Stars, Bright Sky

by John Doe
September 10, 2002
Founding member of Los Angeles punkers X and occasional actor John Doe returns with his fourth solo album, this one produced by Joe Henry with guest appearances from Rhett Miller (Old 97s), Aimee Mann, Jakob Dylan and Jane Wiedlin.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Forever Hasn't Happened Yet

Forever Hasn't Happened Yet

by John Doe
March 22, 2005
The X frontman's fifth solo disc features guests Neko Case, Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Alvin and Kristin Hersh.
Metascore:
66
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
The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again

The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again

by John Fogerty
September 1, 2009
The ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival guitarist releases his latest solo album, a sequel of sorts to his first solo album (he doesn't play all the instruments himself as he did in his debut.)
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
To Record Only Water For Ten Days

To Record Only Water For Ten Days

by John Frusciante
February 13, 2001
The third solo release from former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.8
Shadows Collide With People

Shadows Collide With People

by John Frusciante
February 24, 2004
The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist returns with a follow-up to his 2001 solo release, 'To Record Only Water For Ten Days.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
The Will To Death

The Will To Death

by John Frusciante
June 22, 2004
The stripped-down 'The Will To Death' is not just the second solo disc in 2004 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, but marks the first of a whopping six planned albums for Record Collection this year.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
The Empyrean

The Empyrean

by John Frusciante
January 27, 2009
The 10th solo album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist features Flea and Johnny Marr as guest artists.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Ready For Love

Ready For Love

by John Hammond
February 11, 2003
John Hammond follows his successful album of Tom Waits covers, Wicked Grin, with his first-ever original material. Well, ok, so he only wrote one song on this new album, but it is his first. Complimenting that track are selections written by the likes of Tom Waits, George Jones, Jagger/Richards and David Hidalgo (who also appears on the album).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Crossing Muddy Waters

Crossing Muddy Waters

by John Hiatt
September 26, 2000
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Master Of Disaster

Master Of Disaster

by John Hiatt
June 21, 2005
Jim Dickinson produced this 21st album for Hiatt, which finds him backed by members of the North Mississippi Allstars.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
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
The Open Road

The Open Road

by John Hiatt
March 2, 2010
The singer-songwriter releases his latest album of roots rock recorded at his home studio.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
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
Cuttin' Heads

Cuttin' Heads

by John Mellencamp
October 16, 2001
John Mellencamp's 18th album features guest appearances from India Arie and Chuck D.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Trouble No More

Trouble No More

by John Mellencamp
June 3, 2003
The Indiana rocker returns with his very first covers album, with versions of 12 roots/blues tunes.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
Freedom's Road

Freedom's Road

by John Mellencamp
January 23, 2007
The rocker's first album of originals in six years includes the Chevy Trucks themesong "Our Country."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.1
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
How Animals Move

How Animals Move

by John Parish
September 10, 2002
Known mainly for his work with PJ Harvey (most notably, 'To Bring You My Love' and 'Dance Hall At Louse Point'), producer/musician John Parish has previously released just one solo record under his own name. On this mostly instrumental record, he is supplemented by numerous guests, including Harvey and Portishead's Adrian Utley.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Once Upon A Little Time

Once Upon A Little Time

by John Parish
September 13, 2005
Members of Portishead and The Bad Seeds guest on the multi-instrumentalist's third solo outing.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Time Changes Everything

Time Changes Everything

by John Squire
September 16, 2002
The guitarist for the legendary Manchester outfit The Stone Roses emerges with his very first solo album (after the breakup of his less successful second band, the Seahorses). It also marks the first appearance of Squire as a vocalist, as he sings on each of these 10 tracks.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.4
Marshall's House

Marshall's House

by John Squire
February 16, 2004
The paintings of Edward Hopper are the inspiration for this second solo outing from the former Stone Roses guitarist, who also spent time in The Seahorses.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
6.0
Cellar Door

Cellar Door

by John Vanderslice
January 20, 2004
Popular San Francisco-based indie producer and former MK Ultra frontman John Vanderslice returns with his fourth solo album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.0
Pixel Revolt

Pixel Revolt

by John Vanderslice
August 23, 2005
Vanderslice continues his album-a-year pace (despite also serving as a producer on numerous indie-rock albums) with this typically literate and well-produced fifth disc, which was recorded with the help of The Mountain Goats' John Darnielle.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.7
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
Romanian Names

Romanian Names

by John Vanderslice
May 19, 2009
The singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Dead Oceans label after leaving Barsuk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
The Confessions of St. Ace

The Confessions of St. Ace

by John Wesley Harding
August 29, 2000
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
American III: Solitary Man

American III: Solitary Man

by Johnny Cash
October 17, 2000
In his sixth decade of recording, Johnny Cash reunites with producer Rick Rubin for a third consecutive outing. Like its two predecessors, 'III' consists of a mix of Cash originals and covers, this time from the likes of Nick Cave ("The Mercy Seat"), Tom Petty ("I Won't Back Down"), and U2 ("One").
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
American IV: The Man Comes Around

American IV: The Man Comes Around

by Johnny Cash
November 5, 2002
Johnny Cash, still going strong at age 70, returns for a fourth album with producer Rick Rubin. Like the previous three pairings, this disc mixes Cash originals with unlikely covers, which this time out include Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus," Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt," and Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water." Fiona Apple, Nick Cave, and Don Henley are among the guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
American V: A Hundred Highways

American V: A Hundred Highways

by Johnny Cash
July 4, 2006
The fifth and final of Cash's sessions with producer Rick Rubin was recorded shortly before the singer's 2003 death. Included among two Cash originals are covers of songs by Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams, and more.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
American VI: Ain't No Grave

American VI: Ain't No Grave

by Johnny Cash
February 23, 2010
The last recordings of the country/rock legend features songs from 2006's "American V: A Hundred Highways" recording sessions and was again produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Boomslang

Boomslang

by Johnny Marr & The Healers
February 4, 2003
The Smiths' guitarist takes a turn at the microphone for the first time, handling vocal duties for his new band, The Healers. The lineup also includes Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) on drums and Kula Shaker bassist Alonza Bevan.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.6
The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

by Joker's Daughter
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the UK artist Helena Costas was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Escondida

Escondida

by Jolie Holland
April 27, 2004
'Escondida' marks the first solo studio disc for the Texas-born folk singer-songwriter who also co-founded the Canadian group The Be Good Tanyas.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Springtime Can Kill You

Springtime Can Kill You

by Jolie Holland
May 9, 2006
This is the second studio solo set for the folk singer-songwriter who also performs with the Be Good Tanyas.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Songs From The Year Of Our Demise

Songs From The Year Of Our Demise

by Jon Auer
May 2, 2006
'Songs' is the first solo LP for the co-founder of The Posies, who is also a member of the current lineup of Big Star.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
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
Lines, Vines and Trying Times

Lines, Vines and Trying Times

by Jonas Brothers
June 16, 2009
The pop group's fourth album features Miley Cyrus, Common, and Jonny Long.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
3.4
Jonas Reinhardt

Jonas Reinhardt

by Jonas Reinhardt
November 11, 2008
The debut solo album for the San Francisco-based musician features analog synthesizers and drum machines.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow

Her Mystery Not of High Heels and Eye Shadow

by Jonathan Richman
October 9, 2001
Former Modern Lover Jonathan Richman has been recording steadily for over 25 years, although he recently gained some new adherents with his work on the "There's Something About Mary" soundtrack.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love

Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love

by Jonathan Richman
June 22, 2004
This is the first album in three years for the now 50-something Richman.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Travelogue

Travelogue

by Joni Mitchell
November 19, 2002
Backed by the London Symphony Orchestra, Joni Mitchell revisits songs from throughout her 35-year career on this two-disc set.
Metascore:
68
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
Go

Go

by Jónsi
April 6, 2010
After releasing an album with boyfriend Alex Somers in 2009, the Sigur Ros singer returns with his first solo album produced with Peter Katis.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0