Best Music and Albums for 2001

Album Releases by User Score

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	62 201. Tweekend by The Crystal Method July 31, 2001 This long-awaited follow-up to the Los Angeles alternative-electronica band's 1997 debut, 'Vegas,' features guest appearances from members of Rage Against The Machine and Stone Temple Pilots as well as Jon Brion. Metascore: 62 User Score: 8.7
	62 202. The Great Depression by DMX October 23, 2001 The fourth album for east coast rapper sees Black Key and DMX himself taking over the production reins from Swizz Beatz on all but two tracks. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.8
	62 203. Wake Up And Smell The Coffee by The Cranberries October 23, 2001 Yes, apparently they ARE still around. This is the Irish group's sixth album since 1993, and their first with original producer Stephen Street in some time. Metascore: 62 User Score: 8.0
	61 204. The Carnivorous Lunar Activities Of Lupine Howl by Lupine Howl August 21, 2001 Featuring former members of Spiritualized (who were fired by Jason Pierce before the recording sessions for 'Let It Come Down'), Lupine Howl offers up nine tracks on this debut album, including previously-released singles "Vaporizer" and "125." Metascore: 61 User Score: tbd
	61 205. Return Of Dragon by Sisqó June 19, 2001 This is actor-singer Sisqo's sophomore effort, following his 1999 debut 'Unleash The Dragon.' (Sense a pattern here?) Teddy Riley produced the lead single, "Can I Live." Metascore: 61 User Score: 7.2

	61 206. Mechanical Wonder by Ocean Colour Scene May 1, 2001 The fifth album from the British rockers is their first U.S. release in five years. Metascore: 61 User Score: 8.2
	60 207. Mink Car by They Might Be Giants September 11, 2001 The band's first major release since 1996's 'Factory Showroom' features 17 new recordings (including some songs that originally appeared on 1999's self-released 'Long Tall Weekend.'). Metascore: 60 User Score: 7.3
	60 208. Drops Of Jupiter by Train March 27, 2001 This is the major-label debut for the San Francisco adult alternative band. Metascore: 60 User Score: 8.7
	60 209. V by Live September 18, 2001 The fifth album for Pennsylvania alt-rockers features a guest appearance from Tricky. "Forever May Not Be Long Enough," the theme song from this summer's "The Mummy Returns," also appears on the album. Metascore: 60 User Score: 7.9
	60 210. Song Yet To Be Sung by Perry Farrell July 17, 2001 This is the debut solo release for former Jane's Addiction/Porno For Pyros frontman Perry Farrell. Many of the tracks are more electronic in nature than his previous output with the two bands. Dave Navarro, Jon Brion, and the Mad Professor are among the guest contributors. Metascore: 60 User Score: 8.0

	59 211. 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
	59 212. Malpractice by Redman May 22, 2001 Redman's long-delayed fifth album was produced by Erick Sermon and features 23 new tracks. Guests include George Clinton, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Method Man, and Scarface. Metascore: 59 User Score: 7.5
	59 213. Pain Is Love by Ja Rule October 2, 2001 Released after a string of successful singles and albums (including 2000's 'Rule 3:36' LP), 'Pain Is Love' features contributions from Jennifer Lopez, Missy Elliott, and 2Pac. Metascore: 59 User Score: 6.6
	59 214. Glitter by Mariah Carey September 11, 2001 Originally due in August 2001, Mariah Carey's debut for Virgin Records was delayed due to the singer's recent hospitalization, stemming from a nervous breakdown. It is her first album since 1999's 'Rainbow,' and it serves as the soundtrack to the movie of the same name (a 1980s period-piece also starring Carey). The disc includes two covers: "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" and "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life." Metascore: 59 User Score: 4.4
	58 215. Beat 'Em Up by Iggy Pop July 17, 2001 This is Iggy Pop's first album since 1999's poorly-received 'Avenue B.' Metascore: 58 User Score: 7.5

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	58 216. Devil's Night by D12 June 19, 2001 Also known as the Dirty Dozen, D-12 consists of six (yes--we know that's not a dozen) Detroit-based rappers, including Eminem. 'Devil's Night' is their debut full-length, produced in part by Dr. Dre. Metascore: 58 User Score: 8.1
	58 217. Britney by Britney Spears November 6, 2001 Oops, she did it a third time. The Pepsi spokesperson's third LP features 12 new tracks produced by the likes of Rodney Jerkins, Max Martin and the Neptunes, including a cover of Joan Jett's "I Love Rock N Roll." Metascore: 58 User Score: 7.6
	58 218. A Funk Odyssey by Jamiroquai September 11, 2001 This is the fifth album for the UK outfit, led by Stevie Wonder soundalike Jason Kay. Metascore: 58 User Score: 7.2
	58 219. 2000 Years of Human Error by Godhead January 23, 2001 The first release from the D.C. band since they became the first group signed to Marilyn Manson's Posthuman Records. Includes a cover of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby." Metascore: 58 User Score: 8.3
	57 220. Know Your Enemy by Manic Street Preachers April 24, 2001 The first album from the Manics in three years features the singles "Found That Soul" and "So Why So Sad." Metascore: 57 User Score: 8.2
	57 221. Folktronic by Momus February 27, 2001 Scotland's Nicholas Currie (aka Momus) returns with an usual album that combines (fake) traditional folk tunes with modern electronica. Metascore: 57 User Score: tbd
	57 222. Human by Rod Stewart February 6, 2001 Metascore: 57 User Score: 5.6
	57 223. Cocky by Kid Rock November 20, 2001 The Detroit rap-rocker may be feeling a bit like his album title after his previous effort, 1998's 'Devil Without a Cause,' went platinum. (Actually, he was feeling like that even before that happened.) Snoop Dogg and Sheryl Crow guest on a track apiece on this, his fifth album of new material. Metascore: 57 User Score: 6.2
	56 224. Oracle by Kittie October 30, 2001 The all-girl metal band's sophomore effort (and no, we're not referring to their high school class) includes a cover of Pink Floyd's "Run Like Hell." Metascore: 56 User Score: 7.0
	56 225. Bridge by Blues Traveler May 8, 2001 The band's sixth album is their first since the death of bassist Bobby ("Brooklyn Bob") Sheehan and serves as a tribute to him. Metascore: 56 User Score: 7.0
	55 226. Break The Cycle by Staind May 8, 2001 This is the sophomore major-label release for the New England alt-metal band. Metascore: 55 User Score: 8.5
	55 227. Sad Sappy Sucker by Modest Mouse April 24, 2001 This "lost album" from Modest Mouse was originally recorded in 1994 to be the band's debut album, but was eventually shelved. This release contains additional tracks recorded during the same time period as the original 'Sad Sappy Sucker.' Metascore: 55 User Score: 8.5
	54 228. The Rainbow Children by Prince November 20, 2001 This religion-themed concept album is the artist's first official release in 10 years under the Prince name. Metascore: 54 User Score: 7.3
	53 229. Love, Shelby by Shelby Lynne November 13, 2001 The Grammy-winning artist follows her 2000 hit 'I Am Shelby Lynne' with ten new tracks produced by Glen Ballard (Dave Matthews Band, Alanis Morissette), including a cover of John Lennon's "Mother." Metascore: 53 User Score: 6.0
	52 230. J. Lo by Jennifer Lopez January 23, 2001 Metascore: 52 User Score: 8.7
	52 231. Driving A Million by Gwenmars March 6, 2001 The second album from the Los Angeles-based power trio (coming a full six years after their 1995 debut, 'Magnosheen'). Metascore: 52 User Score: tbd
	51 232. Invincible by Michael Jackson October 30, 2001 The King of Pop's first full album of new material since 1992's 'Dangerous' features 16 tracks. Metascore: 51 User Score: 8.2
	51 233. Until The End Of Time by 2Pac March 27, 2001 A double album of previously unreleased tracks from the late rapper Tupac Shakur, bringing his total of posthumous releases to four (with a fifth planned for Fall 2001). The songs were recorded during the sessions for 1996's 'Makaveli.' Metascore: 51 User Score: 8.6
	50 234. Lions by The Black Crowes May 8, 2001 'Lions' continues to build on the sound established in 1999's 'By Your Side,' with this outing produced by Don Was. Metascore: 50 User Score: 8.7
	46 235. Weird Revolution by Butthole Surfers August 28, 2001 The first album in three years from the always bizarre Texans includes about two-thirds of the tracks from their unreleased 1998 effort "After The Astronaut." Metascore: 46 User Score: 6.4
	43 236. Crown Royal by Run-D.M.C. February 27, 2001 The legendary rappers' first album since 1993's 'Down With The King' includes guest appearances from Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, Third Eye Blind's Stephen Jenkins and Sugar Ray. Metascore: 43 User Score: 5.5

Album Releases by User Score

Tweekend

The Great Depression

Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

The Carnivorous Lunar Activities Of Lupine Howl

Return Of Dragon

Mechanical Wonder

Mink Car

Drops Of Jupiter

V

Song Yet To Be Sung

This Way

Malpractice

Pain Is Love

Glitter

Beat 'Em Up

Devil's Night

Britney

A Funk Odyssey

2000 Years of Human Error

Know Your Enemy

Folktronic

Human

Cocky

Oracle

Bridge

Break The Cycle

Sad Sappy Sucker

The Rainbow Children

Love, Shelby

J. Lo

Driving A Million

Invincible

Until The End Of Time

Lions

Weird Revolution

Crown Royal

Funeral for Justice - Mdou Moctar

Here in the Pitch - Jessica Pratt

Look to the East, Look to the West - Camera Obscura

Fearless Movement - Kamasi Washington

A Dream Is All We Know - The Lemon Twigs

Reasonable Woman - Sia

Radical Optimism - Dua Lipa

Romanticism - Hana Vu

A Dream Is All We Know - The Lemon Twigs

Fearless Movement - Kamasi Washington