Album Releases by Genre

The E.N.D. 701.

The E.N.D.

by The Black Eyed Peas
June 9, 2009
The Black Eyed Peas return to release its first studio album in five years.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.4
All The Lost Souls 702.

All The Lost Souls

by James Blunt
September 18, 2007
The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.4
Michael 703.

Michael

by Michael Jackson
December 14, 2010
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Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.4
The Evolution 704.

The Evolution

by Ciara
December 5, 2006
The R&B singer's second album is laced with spoken-word interludes. 50 Cent, Lil Jon, and Chamillionaire lend a hand.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.4
Kris Allen 705.

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
3 Words 706.

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
Partie Traumatic 707.

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
Pretty Little Head 708.

Pretty Little Head

by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.4
Jason Castro 709.

Jason Castro

by Jason Castro
April 13, 2010
The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Momentum 710.

Momentum

by Jamie Cullum
May 20, 2013
The sixth studio release for the British jazz-pop artist was recorded with such items as iPhone apps, old keyboards, and cassette recorders.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.4
Higher Than The Stars [EP] 711.

Higher Than The Stars [EP]

by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
September 22, 2009
The four-track EP features a song remixed by Saint Etienne.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
Moody Motorcycle 712.

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
We Love The City 713.

We Love The City

by Hefner
March 6, 2001
The third album from the London-based indie outfit.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
10 714.

10

by New Kids on the Block
April 2, 2013
The second release since reuniting in 200 and the eighth overall studio release for the 1980s boy band was produced with Deekay.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.4
Blue Boy 715.

Blue Boy

by Ron Sexsmith
June 5, 2001
Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith returns with his fifth album, produced by Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.4
Damita Jo 716.

Damita Jo

by Janet Jackson
March 30, 2004
The nipple-baring superstar's first album in three years features production from Dallas Austin, Babyface, Kanye West, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.3
Scratch My Back 717.

Scratch My Back

by Peter Gabriel
March 2, 2010
"Scratch My Back" is Peter Gabriel's first album in eight years--and the first in a series of releases--in which Gabriel covers the works of his favorite artists in exchange for his own collection of covers by those artists in the forthcoming album, "I'll Scratch Yours." The tracklist includes Arcade Fire's "My Body Is a Cage," Bon Iver's "Flume," David Bowie's "Heroes," Lou Reed's "The Power of the Heart," Paul Simon's "The Boy in the Bubble," and Radiohead's "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" to name a few.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
0304 718.

0304

by Jewel
June 3, 2003
Album number five finds the singer-songwriter seemingly entering an early mid-life crisis, as she dives headfirst into commercial teen-dance-pop territory.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.3
Daniel Powter 719.

Daniel Powter

by Daniel Powter
April 11, 2006
The singer-songwriter's debut album finally hits the U.S. after making a stir internationally in 2005, propelled by the hit single "Bad Day." Mitchell Froom co-produced.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
Quiet Nights 720.

Quiet Nights

by Diana Krall
March 31, 2009
The Grammy-winning singer returns with her latest album featuring ballads and bossa nova.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.3
Light After Dark 721.

Light After Dark

by Clare Maguire
March 8, 2011
Fraser T. Smith produced the debut album from the British singer who was discovered on MySpace.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.3
Super Monster 722.

Super Monster

by Claud
February 12, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based indie-pop artist features guest appearances Melanie Faye, Nick Hakim and Shelly.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.3
Lucky Day 723.

Lucky Day

by Shaggy
October 29, 2002
Second only to Bob Marley in number of total reggae albums sold, international superstar Shaggy returns with his second album for MCA.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
Shocking Pinks 724.

Shocking Pinks

by Shocking Pinks
September 25, 2007
New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.3
From The Valley To The Stars 725.

From The Valley To The Stars

by El Perro del Mar
April 22, 2008
This is the sophomore album for Swedish singer Sarah Assbring.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
Identity Crisis 726.

Identity Crisis

by Shelby Lynne
September 16, 2003
Don't be fooled by the title: While 'Identity Crisis' would have perfectly suited her poorly-received predecessor, 2001's Glen Ballard-produced 'Love, Shelby,' that's not the case here, as these 12 self-produced tracks are more likely to connect with fans of her breakthrough disc 'I Am Shelby Lynne.'
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.3
Music For Cougars 727.

Music For Cougars

by Sugar Ray
July 21, 2009
The first studio album for the Mark McGrath-led rock band since 2006.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
The Awakening 728.

The Awakening

by Melissa Etheridge
September 25, 2007
The ninth studio album for the Kansas-born singer.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
Greetings from California 729.

Greetings from California

by The Madden Brothers
September 16, 2014
Joel and Benji Madden, the brothers from Good Charlotte, release their pop debut as a duo.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.3
Soulbook 730.

Soulbook

by Rod Stewart
October 26, 2009
Rod Stewart's latest album features covers of Motown and soul classics.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.3
I Care So Much That I Dont Care at All 731.

I Care So Much That I Dont Care at All

by Glaive
July 14, 2023
The debut full-length release from North Carolina alt-pop artist glaive was produced by Jeff Hazin and Ralph Castelli.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.3
Animal 732.

Animal

by Ke$ha
January 5, 2010
The debut album for the singer who appeared on the Flo Rida single "Right Round."
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.2
Oral Fixation Vol. 2 733.

Oral Fixation Vol. 2

by Shakira
November 29, 2005
The singer's second 2005 release is sung entirely in English, and includes two tracks originally sung in Spanish on Fijacion Oral Vol. 1.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.2
5 Seconds of Summer 734.

5 Seconds of Summer

by 5 Seconds of Summer
July 22, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Australian pop-punk quartet includes songs co-written with Yellowcard's Ryan Key, Boys Like Girls' Martin Johnson, All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth, Goldfinger's John Feldmann and Good Charlotte's Benji and Joel Madden.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.2
Monkey Business 735.

Monkey Business

by The Black Eyed Peas
June 7, 2005
Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.2
Autobiography 736.

Autobiography

by Ashlee Simpson
July 20, 2004
A bit more "rock" than her older sister Jessica, the 19-year-old former ("7th Heaven") and current (her own MTV reality show) TV star makes her recording debut with these 11 tracks produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.2
Ciara 737.

Ciara

by Ciara
July 9, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Future, and Nicki Minaj.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.2
Liz Phair 738.

Liz Phair

by Liz Phair
June 24, 2003
The far-from-prolific singer-songwriter's fourth album finds a 36-year-old Liz Phair trying to be... Avril Lavigne? Yes, her sound has changed quite a bit since her acclaimed 1993 debut 'Exile in Guyville,' taking on a glossy pop sheen on this release, thanks to production by the Matrix (as well as Michael Penn and Pete Yorn, we might add--but the Matrix????).
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.2
The Way It Is 739.

The Way It Is

by Keyshia Cole
June 21, 2005
Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.2
Bittersweet World 740.

Bittersweet World

by Ashlee Simpson
April 22, 2008
Jessica Simpson's younger sister releases her third album produced by Timberland, The Neptunes' Chad Hugo, Kenna, and Jack Joseph Puig.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.2
Earth To The Dandy Warhols 741.

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
Testify 742.

Testify

by Phil Collins
November 12, 2002
Phil Collins returns with his first album of new material in six years, but will anyone care other than the guys on South Park?
Metascore:
34
User Score:
6.2
Places Like This 743.

Places Like This

by Architecture in Helsinki
August 21, 2007
The Australian band's follow-up after its remix album, "We Died, They Remixed."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.2
Other People's Songs 744.

Other People's Songs

by Erasure
January 28, 2003
What could possibly be more relevant in 2003 than an 80s band covering their favorite hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Tracks here include Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," Buddy Holly's "Everday," and The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.2
Son Of Evil Reindeer 745.

Son Of Evil Reindeer

by The Reindeer Section
August 13, 2002
The creation of Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, the Reindeer Section is a Scottish indie-pop supergroup. For this sophomore effort, the Section includes appearances from a whopping 27 people, including members of Belle & Sebastian, Arab Strap, Astrid, Mogwai, Mull Historical Society, Idlewild and Teenage Fanclub.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.2
The Concretes 746.

The Concretes

by The Concretes
June 29, 2004
The Swedish group (originally formed 9 years ago as an all-girl trio, but now featuring 8 full-time members) make their international debut with an album that manages to combine elements of classic Motown, Mazzy Star and the Velvet Underground.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.2
Beet, Maize & Corn 747.

Beet, Maize & Corn

by High Llamas
October 7, 2003
The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.2
Motherland 748.

Motherland

by Natalie Merchant
November 13, 2001
The singer's third solo album was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.2
Say Nothing 749.

Say Nothing

by Theory of a Deadman
January 31, 2020
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian rock band was produced by Martin Terefe.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.2
The Holy Pictures 750.

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
Warmer Corners 751.

Warmer Corners

by The Lucksmiths
April 4, 2005
This is the seventh album from the Australian indie-pop group led by singing drummer Tali White.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.2
Amorino 752.

Amorino

by Isobel Campbell
October 7, 2003
This is the debut solo release from the former Belle and Sebastian / Gentle Waves vocalist and cellist.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.2
Double Vision 753.

Double Vision

by Prince Royce
July 24, 2015
The English-language debut release for the Bronx bachata artist features guest appearances from Kid Ink, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Snoop Dogg, and Tyga.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.2
Telekinesis! 754.

Telekinesis!

by Telekinesis
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the rock band led by Michael Benjamin Lerner was produced by Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.2
Up All Night 755.

Up All Night

by One Direction
March 13, 2012
This is the debut album for the British pop band that was a contestant on the 2010 British edition of The X Factor.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.1
Stronger 756.

Stronger

by Kelly Clarkson
October 24, 2011
The first American Idol winner returns with her fifth album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.1
Blown Away 757.

Blown Away

by Carrie Underwood
May 1, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Mark Bright.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.1
A Little Bit Longer 758.

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
Guilty Pleasure 759.

Guilty Pleasure

by Ashley Tisdale
July 28, 2009
This is the second album for the actress best known for her role in High School Musical.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.1
Jackie 760.

Jackie

by Ciara
May 4, 2015
The sixth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Missy Elliott and Pitbull (as well as Joe Jonas on the Deluxe edition).
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.1
Couples 761.

Couples

by The Long Blondes
May 6, 2008
The quintet from England uses influences from 1980s pop on its sophomore album produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.1
Mobile Orchestra 762.

Mobile Orchestra

by Owl City
July 10, 2015
The fifth full-length release for Adam Young's electronic project features guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, Hanson, Britt Nicole, Jake Owen, and Sarah Russell.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.1
Hello [EP] 763.

Hello [EP]

by Karmin
May 8, 2012
The Boston duo of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan releases its first album on the Epic label.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
6.1
The Alesha Show 764.

The Alesha Show

by Alesha Dixon
November 24, 2008
The former Mis-Teeq singer releases her second solo album (her first, "Fired Up," was released only in Japan).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
More Than A Woman 765.

More Than A Woman

by Toni Braxton
November 19, 2002
The R&B singer returns with a follow-up to 2000's 'The Heat' which sees her moving in more of a hip-hop direction, with production help from hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Babyface, Irv Gotti and the Neptunes.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.1
Shakira 766.

Shakira

by Shakira
March 25, 2014
The first English-language release since 2009's She Wolf for the Colombian singer features guest appearances from Magic!, Rihanna, and Blake Shelton.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
Never Gone 767.

Never Gone

by Backstreet Boys
June 14, 2005
This is the first album in five years for the boy- er... man-band.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.0
Sound of a Woman 768.

Sound of a Woman

by Kiesza
October 21, 2014
The debut full-length release for Canadian artist features guest appearances from Mick Jenkins and Joey Bada$$.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.0
Woman to Woman 769.

Woman to Woman

by Keyshia Cole
November 19, 2012
The fifth release for the R&B singer features guest appearances by Ashanti, Elijah Blake, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Harmony Samuels, and Robin Thicke.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.0
I Dreamed A Dream 770.

I Dreamed A Dream

by Susan Boyle
November 23, 2009
The Britain’s Got Talent runner-up releases her debut album produced by Steve Mac.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.0
Moodring 771.

Moodring

by Mya
July 22, 2003
The third album for the dancer-turned-diva includes contributions from Sean Paul and Missy Elliott and contains a cover of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'."
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.0
Creation 772.

Creation

by The Pierces
September 1, 2014
This is the fifth studio release for the New York-based sister duo of Allison and Catherine Pierce.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
Fragments of Freedom 773.

Fragments of Freedom

by Morcheeba
August 1, 2000
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.0
Your Majesty 774.

Your Majesty

by The Anniversary
January 22, 2002
This is the second full-length from the Kansas-based emo band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.0
Down To Earth 775.

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
Fixin' The Charts, Volume One 776.

Fixin' The Charts, Volume One

by Everybody Was In The French Resistance...Now
February 16, 2010
The latest concept album from Art Brut's Eddie Argos and Blood Arm's Dylan Valdes consists of 12 pop responses, such as "Billie's Genes," where a grown-up child responds to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
Built On Squares 777.

Built On Squares

by Starlight Mints
May 20, 2003
Another somewhat strange indie-pop band from Oklahoma (Flaming Lips, anyone?), the Starlight Mints return with 11 catchy new tunes on this sophomore release.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.0
Under The Covers Vol. 2 778.

Under The Covers Vol. 2

by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
July 21, 2009
Sid 'n Susie (Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs) team up together once again to cover the music of the 1970s.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.0
The Dutchess 779.

The Dutchess

by Fergie
September 19, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas singer's solo debut (which is produced largely by her bandmate will.i.am) includes her hit single "London Bridge."
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.9
Ten 780.

Ten

by Girls Aloud
November 26, 2012
The second compilation for the pop group formed on the British show Popstars: The Rivals includes four new songs.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
5.9
Contrast 781.

Contrast

by Conor Maynard
January 8, 2013
The debut release for the 19-year-old British pop singer features guest appearances by Ne-Yo, Rita Ora, and Pharrell.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.9
Sex Dreams And Denim Jeans 782.

Sex Dreams And Denim Jeans

by Uffie
June 22, 2010
It's been three years since Uffie took the electro underground music scene by storm with her beats and rhymes. Her much anticipated new album promises to deliver even more modern dance club music and dubstep jams.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.9
#3 783.

#3

by The Script
October 9, 2012
The third studio album from the Irish rock trio was recorded in Los Angeles and features will.i.am as a guest on one track.
Metascore:
38
User Score:
5.9
Yeah Ghost 784.

Yeah Ghost

by Zero 7
September 29, 2009
The fourth album for Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker features a new singer, Eska Mtungwazi (longtime contributor Sia has branched off to her own solo career).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.9
Chant Darling 785.

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
Parallel Play 786.

Parallel Play

by Sloan
June 10, 2008
This is the latest album for the Canadian rock-pop quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.9
E=MC2 787.

E=MC2

by Mariah Carey
April 15, 2008
The follow-up to 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi" features T-Pain, Damian Marley, and Young Jeezy as guests.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.8
Do You Know 788.

Do You Know

by Jessica Simpson
September 9, 2008
The former pop singer goes country on her latest album, produced by Brett James and John Shanks.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.8
BareNaked 789.

BareNaked

by Jennifer Love Hewitt
October 8, 2002
Film and television actress Jennifer Love Hewitt actually had begun her recording career prior to appearing on "Party of Five," but never achieved the success in music that she did on screen. This latest album, coming as her popularity is increasing and utilizing the production talents of Meredith Brooks, represents perhaps her last chance at pop stardom.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.8
The Id 790.

The Id

by Macy Gray
September 18, 2001
This is the follow-up to the singer's acclaimed 1999 debut. Rick Rubin produces, with guest appearances from Slick Rick, Mos Def, and Erykah Badu.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.8
True Romance 791.

True Romance

by Golden Silvers
May 4, 2009
The debut album for the British indie rock trio.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.8
Thank You 792.

Thank You

by Meghan Trainor
May 13, 2016
Executive produced by Ricky Reed, the second full-length major studio release for the pop singer-songwriter feature guest appearances from LunchMoney Lewis and Yo Gotti.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.7
She Wolf 793.

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
Afrodisiac 794.

Afrodisiac

by Brandy
June 29, 2004
A ten-year music-industry veteran at age 25, Brandy returns with 15 new tracks, ditching long-time collaborator Rodney Jerkins in favor of producers Timbaland, Organized Noize and Kanye West.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
5.7
For(n)ever 795.

For(n)ever

by Hoobastank
January 27, 2009
The fourth studio album for the California rock band was produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.7
Big Bad World 796.

Big Bad World

by Plain White T's
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the rock band from Illinois, who's single 'Hey There Delilah' (off their 2005 album "All That We Needed" and re-released as a single in 2007) was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
King Con 797.

King Con

by Alex Winston
April 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the Detroit indie pop singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails 798.

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
The Snare 799.

The Snare

by Looper
June 4, 2002
Looper's third album (and first for Mute Records) finds Stuart David & co. adopting a darker tone for these ten tracks, which are closely integrated with the band's new live show and promotional materials to tell the story of two characters named Evil Bob and Peacock Johnson.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.7
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse 800.

Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse

by Mariah Carey
May 27, 2014
The first original studio release in five years for the R&B/pop singer features guest appearances from Fabolous, Miguel, Nas, Wale, and her twins.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.6