Album Releases by User Score

Sidewalks 801.

Sidewalks

by Matt & Kim
November 2, 2010
Known for being Brooklyn-based party starters, Matt & Kim have infused their new album with club beats, pop, and disco-punk to create a dynamic dance party sound.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.0
Manifesto 802.

Manifesto

by Inspectah Deck
March 23, 2010
The latest solo album for the Wu-Tang Clan member features guest appearances by Raekwon, Billy Danze, Cormega, Kurupt, Planet Asia, and Cappadonna.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Sugar 803.

Sugar

by Dead Confederate
August 24, 2010
The second full-length album for the Athens, Georgia-based alternative rock band was produced by John Agnello and features Dinosaur Jr.'s J. Mascis as a guest artist.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The  Gift 804.

The Gift

by Susan Boyle
November 9, 2010
The mezzo-soprano singer from Scotland has a second album of orchestral Christmas carols and various non-holiday song selections that showcase the voice that had even Simon Cowell singing her praises.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.3
Symphonicities 805.

Symphonicities

by Sting
July 13, 2010
A companion CD to Sting's 2010 world tour, this album pairs the artist's greatest hits with new symphonic arrangements. Multiple conductors lend their help to the project, which also includes orchestral versions of Police songs.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.6
More! 806.

More!

by Booka Shade
May 4, 2010
The electronic duo from Germany release their fourth studio album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Foundling 807.

Foundling

by David Gray
August 17, 2010
The British singer-songwriter--who has the best-selling album ever in Ireland--returns with a double album of hits, his ninth studio effort featuring previously unreleased material.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Sweet And Wild 808.

Sweet And Wild

by Jewel
June 8, 2010
After an album of lullabies, Jewel returns with her latest country release, which features "Stay Here Forever," a song from the movie Valentine's Day.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Jet Lag 809.

Jet Lag

by Josiah Wolf
March 16, 2010
The debut full-length solo album for the Why? band member was written after his 11-year relationship ended and he left California.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
I Am the West 810.

I Am the West

by Ice Cube
September 28, 2010
As one of the most well-known West Coast MCs, Ice Cube's ninth studio album heralds his love of California and his hometown of Compton.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.4
The Other Side of Zero 811.

The Other Side of Zero

by Elizabeth & the Catapult
October 26, 2010
The Brooklyn rock trio worked on its album for only one month with producer Tony Berg.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Who Killed Sgt. Pepper? 812.

Who Killed Sgt. Pepper?

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
February 23, 2010
The 11th album for the Anton Newcombe-led rock band features the return of bassist/guitarist Matt Hollywood, who left the group in 1999.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
The Optimist 813.

The Optimist

by New Young Pony Club
May 4, 2010
The British band self-produced its follow-up to its 2007 debut "Fantastic Playroom."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
7th Symphony 814.

7th Symphony

by Apocalyptica
August 24, 2010
The Finnish metal band's seventh album features guest appearances by Gavin Rossdale, Brent Smith, Dave Lombardo, Lacey Mosley, and Joe Duplantier.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.1
Doo-Wops and Hooligans 815.

Doo-Wops and Hooligans

by Bruno Mars
October 5, 2010
The Hawaiian-born producer's move to making pop music as a solo artist has proven successful, as his new album is an innovative mix of tribal beats, reggae, and club-worthy jams that show his range as a songwriter.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.9
Sleep Mountain 816.

Sleep Mountain

by The Kissaway Trail
April 20, 2010
The second full-length album for the Danish band was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice 817.

Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice

by H.I.M.
February 9, 2010
Finnish goth-rock outfit, HIM returns with its seventh studio album on Sire Records.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.7
How To Destroy Angels 818.

How To Destroy Angels

by How to Destroy Angels
July 6, 2010
Trent Reznor along with his wife Mariqueen Maandig and Atticus Ross join to release their debut album as the band How To Destroy Angels.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.3
Senior 819.

Senior

by Röyksopp
November 23, 2010
The Norwegian electronic duo's follow-up to last year's Junior was recorded during the same sessions as that release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Expektoration (Live) 820.

Expektoration (Live)

by Big Benn Klingon
September 14, 2010
The live album contains recordings from the rapper's New York City show on September 24, 2009.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
I Heart California 821.

I Heart California

by Davey Latter
July 13, 2010
The debut album for the Los Angeles-based rock band formed by Grandaddy's Jason Lytle and Aaron Burtch and Earlimart's Ariana Murray and Aaron Espinoza.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Rokstarr 822.

Rokstarr

by Taio Cruz
June 1, 2010
The London-based producer/singer-songwriter who worked with such artists as Omar, Sugababes, Cheryl Cole, Kesha, McFly, and Kylie Minogue releases his second album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
3.4
Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator 823.

Shobaleader One: d'Demonstrator

by Squarepusher
October 19, 2010
This concept mini-album consists of nine tracks performed by a mysterious quartet named Shobaleader One.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Oracle 824.

The Oracle

by Godsmack
May 4, 2010
The fifth studio album for the metal band is its first in nearly five years and its third release to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Fixin' The Charts, Volume One 825.

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
No Hope, No Future 826.

No Hope, No Future

by Good Shoes
January 25, 2010
This is the second album for English rock quartet and its first with its new bass player.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Peace And Love 827.

Peace And Love

by Juliana Hatfield
February 16, 2010
Hatfield moves toward a more acoustic sound for her self-produced 10th studio release.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Strip Me 828.

Strip Me

by Natasha Bedingfield
December 7, 2010
This is the third album for the singer best known in the United States for her song in the television show The Hills.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Y Not 829.

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
Merry Christmas II You 830.

Merry Christmas II You

by Mariah Carey
November 2, 2010
The second Christmas album for the pop singer includes four new songs and a rerecording of her 1994 Christmas song "All I Want for Christmas is You."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
3.2
Talking To You, Talking To Me 831.

Talking To You, Talking To Me

by The Watson Twins
February 9, 2010
Hailing from Los Angeles by way of Kentucky, Chandra and Leigh Watson--aka the Watson Twins--follow up 2008's "Fire Songs" with "Talking to You, Talking to Me." It features members of Everest and My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
We Can't Fly 832.

We Can't Fly

by Aeroplane
November 30, 2010
This is the first and final album for the DJ/producing duo of Vita Deluca and Stephen Fasano. Aeroplane became a solo project for Deluca after Fasano's amicable departure in June.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Grey Oceans 833.

Grey Oceans

by CocoRosie
May 11, 2010
The French-based sister duo releases its first album on Sub Pop records after the previous three were released by Touch and Go Records.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.6
Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa 834.

Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa

by Cradle of Filth
November 9, 2010
The UK metal legends return to their roots on their ninth album, which takes a dark mythic tale of demons and doom and turns it into haunting black metal musical configurations.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
Ghost 835.

Ghost

by Tape Deck Mountain
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for San Diego-based trio led by Travis Trevisan.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Fearless Love 836.

Fearless Love

by Melissa Etheridge
April 27, 2010
The multiple-award winning singer-songwriter works with producer John Shanks on her latest album, which also features vocals from Joss Stone and Natasha Bedingfield.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
Something for the Rest of Us 837.

Something for the Rest of Us

by Goo Goo Dolls
August 31, 2010
The Goo Goo Dolls worked with several producers--including Butch Vig, Tim Palmer, John Fields, and Rob Cavallo--on the ninth studio album for the rock band from Buffalo, New York.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
In The Dark 838.

In The Dark

by The Whigs
March 16, 2010
The third album for the Athens, Georgia rock band was produced with Ben Allen and features new bassist Tim Deaux.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
No Mercy 839.

No Mercy

by T.I.
December 7, 2010
Written while serving his nearly year-long stint in federal prison, the Atlanta rapper’s seventh studio album features contributions from Kanye West, Drake and others stars.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.4
Keep Calm And Carry On 840.

Keep Calm And Carry On

by Stereophonics
May 11, 2010
The latest album for the Welsh rock band was produced with Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.5
Night Train [EP] 841.

Night Train [EP]

by Keane
May 11, 2010
The British rock band releases its EP featuring K'Naan and Tigarah as guest artists, as well as one song with the band's Tim Rice-Oxley on lead vocals.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.4
In This Light & On This Evening 842.

In This Light & On This Evening

by Editors
January 19, 2010
The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Endlessly 843.

Endlessly

by Duffy
December 7, 2010
The funky and soul-filled Welsh singer's second album blends soft ballads with upbeat pop tracks, revealing a range of influences from the retro 1960's to modern day disco sounds.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
Flamingo 844.

Flamingo

by Brandon Flowers
September 14, 2010
Known as the frontman for Las Vegas-based rock group, The Killers, Brandon Flowers ventures out on his own with a solo debut that sounds achingly similar to the melodic, Vegas-themed music of his band but with a more self-conscious approach.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.1
Crunk Rock 845.

Crunk Rock

by Lil Jon
June 8, 2010
It has been five years in the making, but Lil Jon finally releases his solo debut album featuring such guests as Ice Cube, the Ying Yang Twins, and Soulja Boy.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.5
The Beat Is... 846.

The Beat Is...

by Alphabeat
March 1, 2010
The Danish group returns with its second album on new label Polydor.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Carl Barat 847.

Carl Barat

by Carl Barât
October 4, 2010
The Libertines/Dirty Pretty Things singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
The Bundles 848.

The Bundles

by The Bundles
March 9, 2010
The band led by Kimya Dawson and Jeffrey Lewis releases its first album, which features songs they wrote for a compilation released in 2002.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Autumn, Again 849.

Autumn, Again

by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
October 19, 2010
The third Philadelphia band led by Ben Daniels releases its third full-length album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.8
Unbroken 850.

Unbroken

by Katherine McPhee
January 5, 2010
John Alagia produced the American Idol comtestant's second album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Time for Annihilation: On the Record and on the Road 851.

Time for Annihilation: On the Record and on the Road

by Papa Roach
August 31, 2010
The first album for the metal band after its split with Geffen features five new songs and nine live songs.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.6
31 Minutes To Takeoff 852.

31 Minutes To Takeoff

by Mike Posner
August 10, 2010
Known as "Baby Timberlake," this Duke University student is a pop singer who stands on his own, going from a dorm-room mixtape to potential stardom with his new album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.1
Emotion & Commotion 853.

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
Best Night of My Life 854.

Best Night of My Life

by Jamie Foxx
December 21, 2010
The fourth album from the stand-up comedian, actor, and singer features club bangers and his recognizable brand of R&B. It also guest stars Justin Timberlake, Ludacris, Soulja Boy, and others.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.2
The Sellout 855.

The Sellout

by Macy Gray
June 22, 2010
After a three-year hiatus, Macy Gray delivers soulful vocals, storytelling lyrics, and sparkling melodies on her latest album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
4.7
Happiness 856.

Happiness

by Hurts
September 6, 2010
The debut album for the duo from Manchester, England, features Kylie Minogue on one track.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.6
Winner Stays On 857.

Winner Stays On

by Roll Deep
November 8, 2010
The British grime group led by Wiley (Dizzee Rascal and Tinchy Stryder also were members) releases its fourth studio album, which features guest appearances by Carla Marie, Jodie Connor, Eva Simons, Tania Foster, Parallel, Cherri V, and Alesha Dixon.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Again & Again 858.

Again & Again

by Thieves Like Us
July 6, 2010
This is the second album for the band formed in Berlin and named after the New Order song.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Korn III: Remember Who You Are 859.

Korn III: Remember Who You Are

by Korn
July 13, 2010
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7
Raymond v. Raymond 860.

Raymond v. Raymond

by Usher
March 30, 2010
After being pushed back several times, the sixth album for the R&B singer is finally released, featuring guest appearances from Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, T.I., and will.i.am.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.7
Spot the Difference 861.

Spot the Difference

by Squeeze
August 3, 2010
The British post-punk band's latest album title gives away the game it asks people to play with the collection of 14 rerecorded hits.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Reggie 862.

Reggie

by Redman
December 7, 2010
The latest solo album for the rapper features guest appearances by DJ Kool, Faith Evans, Kool Moe Dee, Pooh Bear, Ready Roc, Runt Dawg, Saukrates, Melanie Rutherford, Method Man, and Bun B.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Nobody's Daughter 863.

Nobody's Daughter

by Hole
April 27, 2010
The band officially disbanded in 2002, but it's been more than 12 years since the Courtney Love-led rock band recorded "Celebrity Skin." A new lineup greets listeners as original members Eric Erlandson and Melissa Auf der Maur do not return.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.5
Soulsville 864.

Soulsville

by Huey Lewis & the News
November 2, 2010
From the early '80s on, this San Francisco-based band has had a slew of hits and, with the latest album, continues to experiment with vintage soul and rock.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Suite #420 865.

Suite #420

by Devin The Dude
April 20, 2010
The Houston rapper returns with his latest album, which coincidently is named Suite 420 and was released on April 20th.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The Alphabet Of Hurricanes 866.

The Alphabet Of Hurricanes

by Tom McRae
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Trill O.G. 867.

Trill O.G.

by Bun B
August 3, 2010
The third and final album from Bun B's Trill trilogy features such guests as Drake, Gucci Mane, Twista, Trey Songz, T-Pain, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.3
Streetlights 868.

Streetlights

by Kurupt
April 20, 2010
The rapper returns to release his latest solo album after working with DJ Quik on BlaQKout.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Wonders of the Younger 869.

Wonders of the Younger

by Plain White T's
December 7, 2010
The sixth-studio album from the Chicago-area rock band was produced by Ian Kirkpatrick.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.4
Modern Rituals 870.

Modern Rituals

by Chief
August 17, 2010
The debut album for the quartet from California-based indie rockers who met at New York University was produced by Emery Dobyns.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
One Good Thing 871.

One Good Thing

by Lou Rhodes
April 20, 2010
The former singer for the electronic band Lamb releases her third solo album of folk music.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
No Gravity 872.

No Gravity

by Shontelle
September 21, 2010
Frankie Rose, who previously was in several up-and-coming indie rock bands, such as Vivian Girls, Dum Dum Girls, and Crystal Stilts, returns with the debut album for her own band.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.3
Sweet Sister [EP] 873.

Sweet Sister [EP]

by Annuals
March 30, 2010
Singer Adam Baker wrote, recorded, and produced his band's latest EP in its North Carolina recording studio.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You... 874.

Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

by Wakey!Wakey!
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the rock band led by singer-songwriter Michael Grubbs, who was also a cast member on the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Rise Up 875.

Rise Up

by Cypress Hill
April 20, 2010
The first album in six years for the rap group features Audioslave/Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello and Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda as guest artists.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.1
Slash 876.

Slash

by Slash
April 6, 2010
The debut solo album for the Velvet Revolver/ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist was produced by Eric Valentine and features guest appearances by Chris Cornell, Adam Levine, Dave Grohl, Kid Rock, Iggy Pop, and Fergie, as well as former Guns N' Roses members, Izzy Stadlin, Duff McKagan, and Steve Adler.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.3
The Dark Leaves 877.

The Dark Leaves

by Matt Pond
April 13, 2010
The latest album from the rock band was produced with Chris Hansen. Three of the songs were released on the three-part The Threep EPs released between November 2009 and March 2010.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Bionic 878.

Bionic

by Christina Aguilera
June 8, 2010
Feisty and futuristic, the platinum-blond pop singer's first album in four years features collaborations with Sia, Le Tigre and Ladytron, as well as other indie artists, to create a sonic landscape of sound unlike anything she's done before.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.2
Jason Derulo 879.

Jason Derulo

by Jason Derulo
March 2, 2010
This is the debut album for the singer-songwriter who wrote songs for a variety of artists, such as Cassie, Danita Kane, Lil Mama, and Sean Kingston.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.1
The  Sound of Sunshine 880.

The Sound of Sunshine

by Spearhead
September 21, 2010
The artist's latest album with the band Spearhead continues his melding of hip-hop, reggae, and rock music.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Death to False Metal 881.

Death to False Metal

by Weezer
November 2, 2010
This collection of unreleased songs recorded by the band during the past 15 years was released the same day as the rerelease of 1996's Pinkerton.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.9
What Is Love 882.

What Is Love

by Never Shout Never
January 26, 2010
The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Only 1 Flo, Pt. 1 883.

Only 1 Flo, Pt. 1

by Flo Rida
November 30, 2010
The third studio album from the Florida native continues on the rapper's path to creating club-ready jams and features T-Pain on several tracks.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
3.7
Hologram Jams 884.

Hologram Jams

by Jaguar Love
March 2, 2010
The second album produced by John Goodmanson for Jaguar Love finds the band now just a duo comporised of ex-Blood Brothers/Pretty Girls Make Graves band members Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato after J. Clark left the band in 2009.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.4
Terror of Cosmic Loneliness 885.

Terror of Cosmic Loneliness

by Tony Da Gatorra
July 27, 2010
The latest project for Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys has him teaming up with Brazilian artist Tony Da Gatorra. The making of the album is the subject of the documentary, Seperado.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Goon Affiliated 886.

Goon Affiliated

by Plies
June 8, 2010
The fourth album for the Florida rapper Plies features Trey Songz, Fabolous, Young Jeezy, and Bei Maejor.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Funstyle 887.

Funstyle

by Liz Phair
July 3, 2010
Liz Phair left Capitol Records in 2008. She released her latest batch of songs on the Internet in July 2010. The CD release includes the Girlysound Tapes, which are some of her earliest cassettes recordings.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.5
The Remix 888.

The Remix

by Lady Gaga
August 3, 2010
The album of remixes of Lady Gaga's hits was originally released in Japan.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Who I Am 889.

Who I Am

by Nick Jonas And The Administration
February 2, 2010
The youngest brother of the Jonas Brothers, with the help of a backing band that comprises members from Prince's New Power Generation, releases his solo side project.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.2

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