Album Releases by User Score

Dreamin' Man Live '92 201.

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
...For The Whole World To See 202.

...For The Whole World To See

by Death
February 17, 2009
After refusing to change the band's name, the trio of brothers from Detroit were turned away by Clive Davis of Columbia Records and the album was never completed. The surviving songs receive a proper album release some 30-plus years later from Drag City.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Begone Dull Care 203.

Begone Dull Care

by Junior Boys
April 7, 2009
The third album fof the electronic duo from Canada.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
III 204.

III

by Espers
October 20, 2009
The rock trio follow-up "II" with the appropriately titled III.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Two Suns 205.

Two Suns

by Bat for Lashes
April 7, 2009
The second album for the singer was produced by David Kosten and features guest appearances by Yeasayer and Scott Walker.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Catacombs 206.

Catacombs

by Cass McCombs
July 7, 2009
This is the foruth album for the singer from Baltimore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.5
Expressions 207.

Expressions

by Music Go Music
October 6, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Los Angeles-based rock trio.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Milky Ways 208.

Milky Ways

by Joakim
September 15, 2009
This is the third album for the French group led by Joakim Bouaziz.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Only Revolutions 209.

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
Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP] 210.

Snowflakes And Carwrecks [EP]

by Hauschka
February 3, 2009
An extended EP of material from Ferndorf recording sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Fool's Gold 211.

Fool's Gold

by Fool's Gold
September 29, 2009
The Los Angeles-based group led by Luke Top and Lewis Pesacov (and featuring 10 other musicians from such bands as We Are Scientists, the Fall, and Foreign Born) blend African music with indie rock on its debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Manners 212.

Manners

by Passion Pit
May 19, 2009
The debut full-length album for the Massachusetts indie-rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Together Through Life 213.

Together Through Life

by Bob Dylan
April 28, 2009
The latest release for the singer/songwriter was produced by Jack Frost.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Wilco (The Album) 214.

Wilco (The Album)

by Wilco
June 30, 2009
The seventh album for the rock group was produced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Infinite Light 215.

Infinite Light

by Lightning Dust
August 4, 2009
This is the second album for Black Mountain's Amber Webber and Joshua Wells.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
I'm Going Away 216.

I'm Going Away

by The Fiery Furnaces
July 21, 2009
Matthew Friedberger produces the indie rock duo's eighth album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Say Anything 217.

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
Farm 218.

Farm

by Dinosaur Jr.
June 23, 2009
The second album for the alt-rock band since it reunited in 2005 is its first on the Jagjaguwar label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Thank You Very Quickly 219.

Thank You Very Quickly

by Extra Golden
March 10, 2009
The third album for the band that includes members from Kenya and the United States.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Upper Air 220.

Upper Air

by Bowerbirds
July 7, 2009
This is the first album on the Dead Oceans imprint for the trio from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Woodstock--40 Years On: Back To Yasgur's Farm 221.

Woodstock--40 Years On: Back To Yasgur's Farm

by Various Artists
August 11, 2009
The six-disc set contains the most complete recording of the musicians who performed at Woodstock in August of 1969.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.5
La Roux 222.

La Roux

by La Roux
September 29, 2009
Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid release their debut album, which has been nominated for the 2009 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Roadhouse Sun 223.

Roadhouse Sun

by Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses
June 2, 2009
The second major release for the New Mexico singer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart 224.

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
February 3, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the New York indie-rock band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Carbeth 225.

Carbeth

by Trembling Bells
April 14, 2009
The debut album for the English and Scottish quartet is led by Alex Neilson, who has worked as a drummer for Wil Oldham, Isobel Campbell, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Bare Bones 226.

Bare Bones

by Madeleine Peyroux
March 10, 2009
The latest album for the jazz singer from Athens, Georgia was produced by Larry Klein, Joe Henry, and Steely Dan's Walter Becker.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Dead Man's Bones 227.

Dead Man's Bones

by Dead Man's Bones
October 6, 2009
Actors Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields team up to release their debut album as Dead Man's Bones.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Escape 2 Mars 228.

Escape 2 Mars

by Gift of Gab
November 3, 2009
The rapper who was a member of Blackalicious releases his second solo album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Them Crooked Vultures 229.

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
Invisible Girl 230.

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
Rose City 231.

Rose City

by Viva Voce
May 26, 2009
After taking a year off, Kevin and Anita Robinson wrote and recorded this album in a month.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
To Be Still 232.

To Be Still

by Alela Diane
February 17, 2009
The California-born, Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter releases her follow-up to her debut album, "The Pirate’s Gospel."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Daisy 233.

Daisy

by Brand New
September 22, 2009
This is the fourth full-length album for the Long Island, New York, rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
No One's First, And You're Next 234.

No One's First, And You're Next

by Modest Mouse
August 4, 2009
Modest Mouse releases an album with tracks from the "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank" and "Good News for People Who Love Bad News" recording sessions.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Black Cascade 235.

Black Cascade

by Wolves in the Throne Room
March 31, 2009
The third album for the Washington-based metal band was produced by Randall Dunn.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Honey Moon 236.

Honey Moon

by The Handsome Family
April 14, 2009
The latest album for the duo is a series of love songs to celebrate their 20 years of marriage.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Humbug 237.

Humbug

by Arctic Monkeys
August 25, 2009
The third album for the British band was co-produced by Josh Homme and James Ford.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
A Woman, A Man, Walked By 238.

A Woman, A Man, Walked By

by PJ Harvey & John Parish
March 31, 2009
PJ Harvey and her producer John Parish team up again with a new album produced by Flood.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
200 Million Thousand 239.

200 Million Thousand

by Black Lips
February 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Atlanta rock band is the follow-up to its 2007 album "Good Bad Not Evil."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Know Better Learn Faster 240.

Know Better Learn Faster

by Thao With The Get Down Stay Down
October 13, 2009
The San Francisco-based trio releases its fourth studio album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Outside Love 241.

Outside Love

by Pink Mountaintops
May 5, 2009
The third album for the band led by Black Mountain's Stephen McBean includes contributions from nearly a dozen other musicans.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
The Knot 242.

The Knot

by Wye Oak
July 21, 2009
This is the second album for the Baltimore duo formally known as Monarch.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
After Robots 243.

After Robots

by BLK JKS
September 8, 2009
The debut full-length album for the South African indie rock band was recorded in three weeks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Voltaic [Live] 244.

Voltaic [Live]

by Björk
June 30, 2009
The live CD features live recordings after the release of 2007's "Volta."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
When The Devil's Loose 245.

When The Devil's Loose

by A.A. Bondy
September 1, 2009
This is the second solo album for the former Verbena lead singer.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Molina And Johnson 246.

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
Jewellery 247.

Jewellery

by Micachu & the Shapes
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the British band was produced by Matthew Herbert.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
Before the Frost... 248.

Before the Frost...

by The Black Crowes
September 1, 2009
The latest album for the rock band was recorded live at Levon Helm's barn. The CD comes with a code to download "Until The Freeze," which contains a second set of songs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Twang 249.

Twang

by George Strait
August 11, 2009
The latest album for the country singer produced by Tony Brown features three songs cowritten with his son, George "Bubba" Strait, Jr.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Insides 250.

Insides

by Jon Hopkins
May 5, 2009
The electronic artist/producer who previously worked on Coldplay's Viva La Vida releases his first album on the Domino label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Wall Of Arms 251.

Wall Of Arms

by The Maccabees
May 4, 2009
The second album for the British indie-rock quintet was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Never Better 252.

Never Better

by P.O.S.
February 3, 2009
This is the third album for the Minnesota rapper, who is also a member of punk band Building Better Bombs.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Tribute To [EP] 253.

Tribute To [EP]

by Yim Yames
August 4, 2009
My Morning Jacket's Jim James releases his tribute EP to the late George Harrison.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Ignore The Ignorant 254.

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
Stronger With Each Tear 255.

Stronger With Each Tear

by Mary J. Blige
December 21, 2009
The latest album for the R&B singer features guest performers Drake, T.I., and Trey Songz as well as a song from the film "Precious."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
The Blue Depths 256.

The Blue Depths

by Odawas
February 17, 2009
The latest album from the Indiana rock duo, now based in Berkeley, California.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hymn To The Immortal Wind 257.

Hymn To The Immortal Wind

by Mono
March 24, 2009
The fifth album for the Japanese experimental rock band was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Immolate Yourself 258.

Immolate Yourself

by Telefon Tel Aviv
February 3, 2009
This is the third album for the Chicago-based duo of Josh Eustis and Charlie Cooper (who passed away on January 22, 2009).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
There Is No Enemy 259.

There Is No Enemy

by Built to Spill
October 6, 2009
The latest album for the indie rock band features Quasi's Sam Coomes, Treepeople's Scott Schmaljohn, Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary, John McMahon, and Roger Manning as guest musicians.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Art Brut vs. Satan 260.

Art Brut vs. Satan

by Art Brut
April 21, 2009
The third album for the English band was produced by Black Francis (aka Frank Black).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Willie And The Wheel 261.

Willie And The Wheel

by Willie Nelson And Asleep At The Wheel
February 3, 2009
Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel team up to release an album of Western Swing music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Tongue N' Cheek 262.

Tongue N' Cheek

by Dizzee Rascal
September 21, 2009
The latest album for the British grime artist features Armand Van Helden, Calvin Harris, Chrome, Shy FX, and Tiesto.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
The Mountain 263.

The Mountain

by Heartless Bastards
February 3, 2009
The third album for the Ohio rock band was produced by Mike McCarthy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
3 264.

3

by Susanna And The Magical Orchestra
September 1, 2009
This is the thrid album for Norwegian Susanna Wallumrod.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
When Machines Exceed Human Intelligence 265.

When Machines Exceed Human Intelligence

by Harmonic 313
March 3, 2009
The first album from Mark Pritchard under the name Harmonic 313.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Rated R 266.

Rated R

by Rihanna
November 23, 2009
The fourth studio album for the R&B singer from Barbados features Slash, will.i.am, and Young Jeezy as guest artists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Horehound 267.

Horehound

by The Dead Weather
July 14, 2009
Jack White plays drums and produced this album for the band headed by The Kills' Alison Mosshart, which also includes The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age's Dean Fertita.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV 268.

When I See The Sun Always Shines On TV

by Nadja
April 28, 2009
The Toronto-based duo of Aidan Baker and Leah Buckareff release their latest album, featuring eight cover songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Live At The Olympia 269.

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
Troubadour 270.

Troubadour

by K'NAAN
February 24, 2009
The Somalian-born rapper releases his second album, which features Chubb Rock, Damian Marley, Adam Levine (Maroon 5), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Mos Def, and Chali 2na as guests.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Sunset/Sunrise 271.

Sunset/Sunrise

by The Dutchess & The Duke
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Seattle-based indie rock duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Eating Us 272.

Eating Us

by Black Moth Super Rainbow
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Pittsburgh indie band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Beware 273.

Beware

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
March 17, 2009
Will Oldham's latest album under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy moniker features appearances by such guest as Wilco's Leroy Bach and Mekons' Jon Langford.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Elvis Perkins In Dearland 274.

Elvis Perkins In Dearland

by Elvis Perkins
March 10, 2009
Elvis Perkins returns with the follow-up to his debut album with a full band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Guilty Office 275.

The Guilty Office

by The Bats
June 23, 2009
This is the seventh album for the New Zealand rock quartet.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Kings & Queens 276.

Kings & Queens

by Jamie T
October 6, 2009
The London-based artist releases his follow-up to his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Atlantic Ocean 277.

The Atlantic Ocean

by Richard Swift
April 7, 2009
The latest solo album for the singer-songwriter includes one track co-produced by Mark Ronson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Armonico Hewa 278.

Armonico Hewa

by OOIOO
October 20, 2009
The latest album for the Japanese quartet is the band's first release since 2006's "Taiga."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Fortress Around My Heart 279.

Fortress Around My Heart

by Ida Maria
April 14, 2009
This is the debut album for the singer from Norway.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Wild Young Hearts 280.

Wild Young Hearts

by Noisettes
September 22, 2009
The second album for the British trio was produced by Jim Abbiss and features Peaches as a guest singer on one track.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Further Complications 281.

Further Complications

by Jarvis Cocker
May 19, 2009
The second solo album for the Pulp frontman was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Country Club 282.

Country Club

by John Doe & The Sadies
April 14, 2009
The Sadies join up with John Doe to release their first album of country music together.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
In And Out Of Control 283.

In And Out Of Control

by The Raveonettes
October 6, 2009
The fourth album for the Danish rock duo was produced with Thomas Troelsen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Jhelli Beam 284.

Jhelli Beam

by Busdriver
June 9, 2009
This is the second album for Anti label by the rap artist.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Grace/Wastelands 285.

Grace/Wastelands

by Peter Doherty
March 24, 2009
The Babyshambles/Libertines lead singer releases his first solo album produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Glasvegas 286.

Glasvegas

by Glasvegas
January 6, 2009
The Scottish band's debut album was produced by Rich Costey and lead singer James Allen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Grey Britain 287.

Grey Britain

by Gallows
May 5, 2009
The second album for the British punk-rock band was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
I Feel Cream 288.

I Feel Cream

by Peaches
May 5, 2009
The fourth album for the Canadian rocker was produced with Digitalism, Simian Mobile Disco and Soulwax.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Sun Gangs 289.

Sun Gangs

by The Veils
April 7, 2009
The British indie-rock band releases its third album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Tight Knit 290.

Tight Knit

by Vetiver
February 17, 2009
The fourth album for the Andy Cabic-led band was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Junior 291.

Junior

by Röyksopp
March 24, 2009
The third album for the Norwegian band features Robyn, Lykke Li, and The Knife's Karim Dreijer as guests.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Midnight Soul Serenade 292.

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
La Llama 293.

La Llama

by Savath & Savalas
May 19, 2009
Guillermo Scott Herren (aka Prefuse 73), Eva Puyuelo Muns and Roberto Carlos Lange release the band's fourth album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Far 294.

Far

by Regina Spektor
June 23, 2009
The Russian-born singer-songwriter's latest album was produced by Jeff Lynne, Mike Elizondo, David Kahne and Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
OST 295.

OST

by Notorious (Notorious B.I.G.)
January 13, 2009
The soundtrack to the movie about Notorious B.I.G. features many of his singles and new songs sung by Jay-Z, Santogold, Jadakiss, Faith Evans and the late rapper's son CJ.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
War Child Presents Heroes 296.

War Child Presents Heroes

by Various Artists
February 24, 2009
The charity CD features artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Paul McCartney, each of whom picked one of their classic songs to be sung by such musicians as TV on the Radio, Elbow, Beck, Lily Allen, and Franz Ferdinand.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Gutter Tactics 297.

Gutter Tactics

by Dälek
January 27, 2009
This is the latest album for the New Jersey-based rap duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
It's Frightening 298.

It's Frightening

by White Rabbits
May 19, 2009
The second album for the band was produced by Spoon's Britt Daniel.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Fuckbook 299.

Fuckbook

by Condo Fucks
March 24, 2009
The first album by Yo La Tengo under the Condo Fucks band name.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Sound The Speed The Light 300.

The Sound The Speed The Light

by Mission of Burma
October 6, 2009
This is the fourth album for the punk rock band from Boston.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd

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