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Middle Cyclone 501.

Middle Cyclone

by Neko Case
March 3, 2009
The singer's latest album produced with Darryl Neudorf features guests such as M. Ward and members of The New Pornographers, Los Lobos, Calexico, The Sadies, and Giant Sand.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl 502.

Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl

by Van Morrison
February 24, 2009
The live album features Van Morrison performing songs from his 1968 album, Astral Weeks, on November 7 and 8, 2008, at the Hollywood Bowl.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Wrath 503.

Wrath

by Lamb of God
February 24, 2009
The Virginian metal band's follow-up to its Grammy-nominated 2006 album, "Sacrament," was produced by Josh Wilbur.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Carboniferous 504.

Carboniferous

by Zu
February 17, 2009
The Italian trio that mixes metal, jazz, and punk influences in its music releases its first album on the Ipecac label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Dark Was The Night 505.

Dark Was The Night

by Various Artists
February 17, 2009
The compilation album features tracks from a variety of indie-rock/folk musicans to benefit Red Hot Organization, a charity for HIV/AIDS.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Goodnight Oslo 506.

Goodnight Oslo

by Robyn Hitchcock
February 17, 2009
The second album Robyn Hitchcock has recorded with The Venus 3 (Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, & Bill Rieflin) features a track used in the film Rachel Getting Married.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
The Mountain 507.

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
Noble Beast 508.

Noble Beast

by Andrew Bird
January 20, 2009
This is the latest solo album for the singer/songwriter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Already Free 509.

Already Free

by Derek Trucks Band
January 13, 2009
The latest album for the nephew of the Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks features other blues artists such as Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge, Susan Tedeschi, and Warren Haynes.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Fantasy Black Channel 510.

Fantasy Black Channel

by Late Of The Pier
January 13, 2009
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Ouliposaliva 511.

Ouliposaliva

by Angil & The Hidden Tracks
November 24, 2008
The French band releases a concept album based on the sounds of brass and woodwind instruments.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Fordlandia 512.

Fordlandia

by Jóhann Jóhannsson
November 4, 2008
The latest solo album for the Icelandic composer is the second of a planned triology about technology and American brand names.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Little Joy 513.

Little Joy

by Little Joy
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the rock band headed up by The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti and Rodrigo Amarante.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Silence Is Wild 514.

Silence Is Wild

by Frida Hyvonen
November 4, 2008
This is the second album to be released in the United States for the Swedish singer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
4:13 Dream 515.

4:13 Dream

by The Cure
October 28, 2008
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Microcastle 516.

Microcastle

by Deerhunter
October 28, 2008
The rock group from Georgia recorded the album in a week in Brooklyn, New york.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Saint Dymphna 517.

Saint Dymphna

by Gang Gang Dance
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the the Brooklyn, New York, experimental rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Appeal To Reason 518.

Appeal To Reason

by Rise Against
October 7, 2008
The fifth full-length album for the Chicago punk rock band was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8 519.

Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8

by Bob Dylan
October 7, 2008
The latest collection of unreleased and rare songs recorded between 1989 and 2006.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities 520.

The Power Of Negative Thinking: B-Sides & Rarities

by The Jesus and Mary Chain
September 30, 2008
The four-disc collection of B-sides and rare recordings from the Scottish band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Dear Science, 521.

Dear Science,

by TV on the Radio
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the New York band was produced by Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Motion To Rejoin 522.

Motion To Rejoin

by Brightblack Morning Light
September 23, 2008
The second album on Matador Records for the band based in New Mexico.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Year Of The Gentleman 523.

Year Of The Gentleman

by Ne-Yo
September 16, 2008
The third album for the R&B singer features songs produced by Stargate, Stereotypes, and Polow da Don.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Nights Out 524.

Nights Out

by Metronomy
September 8, 2008
The British electronic artist produced his sophomore album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
The Recession 525.

The Recession

by Young Jeezy
September 2, 2008
The latest album for the Atlanta-born rapper includes guest appearances by Nas and Kanye West.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
The Week That Was 526.

The Week That Was

by The Week That Was
August 26, 2008
Peter Brewis wrote the songs as part of an imaginary crime thriller for his debut concept album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Meet Glen Campbell 527.

Meet Glen Campbell

by Glen Campbell
August 19, 2008
The country singer releases a covers album featuring songs from contemporary rock groups such as U2 and Green Day as well as classic artists such as John Lennon and Velvet Underground.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Conor Oberst 528.

Conor Oberst

by Conor Oberst
August 5, 2008
The first solo album released on CD for the Bright Eyes singer was recorded in Mexico.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Donkey 529.

Donkey

by CSS
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust 530.

Med Sud I Eyrum Vid Spilum Endalaust

by Sigur Rós
June 24, 2008
The fifth album for the group was was co-produced by Flood and its first recorded in less than a year.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
At Mount Zoomer 531.

At Mount Zoomer

by Wolf Parade
June 17, 2008
The Montreal quartet recorded its sophomore album at Arcade Fire's church studio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
All I Intended To Be 532.

All I Intended To Be

by Emmylou Harris
June 10, 2008
The latest album for the country singer was produced by Brian Ahern with Dolly Parton and Vince Gill as guest vocalists.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Flavors Of Entanglement 533.

Flavors Of Entanglement

by Alanis Morissette
June 10, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her latest album, produced by Guy Sigsworth.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Los Angeles 534.

Los Angeles

by Flying Lotus
June 10, 2008
The first full-length album on the Warp label for Steven Ellison.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
You Cross My Path 535.

You Cross My Path

by The Charlatans UK
June 10, 2008
The British band released You Cross My Path as a free download by way of the radio station XFM's Web site.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Rook 536.

Rook

by Shearwater
June 3, 2008
The Austin-based band cofounded by Okkervil River's Jonathan Meiburg releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
The Bake Sale [EP] 537.

The Bake Sale [EP]

by The Cool Kids
June 3, 2008
The second EP for the Chicago-based rap duo was produced by Evan Ingersoll.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Watershed 538.

Watershed

by Opeth
June 3, 2008
The Swedish metal band's ninth album is the first with Martin Axenrot and Fredrik Akesson, who replaced Martin Lopez and Peter Lindgren.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Brain Thrust Mastery 539.

Brain Thrust Mastery

by We Are Scientists
May 13, 2008
The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Rising Down 540.

Rising Down

by The Roots
April 29, 2008
The latest studio album from the hip-hop group features Common, Malik B, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Styles P, Wale, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, amongst others guest artists.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
The Midnight Organ Fight 541.

The Midnight Organ Fight

by Frightened Rabbit
April 29, 2008
The British band's sophomore album was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold 542.

When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

by Atmosphere
April 22, 2008
The latest album for the hip-hop duo from Minneapolis also includes a book written by Slug with the deluxe edition release.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Raise The Dead 543.

Raise The Dead

by Phantom Planet
April 15, 2008
The fourth studio album for the Southern California band is based on Alex Greenwald's ideas about spending time with a fictional cult.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
In Ghost Colours 544.

In Ghost Colours

by Cut Copy
April 8, 2008
The Australian group's sophomore album hit number one on the Australian charts when released in their home country.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Neptune 545.

Neptune

by The Duke Spirit
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the British quintet was produced by Chris Goss.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Hold On Now, Youngster 546.

Hold On Now, Youngster

by Los Campesinos!
April 1, 2008
The debut album for the Cardiff, Wales-based indie rock band was produced by David Newfeld.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Consolers Of The Lonely 547.

Consolers Of The Lonely

by The Raconteurs
March 25, 2008
The Raconteurs surprised much of the music industry by announcing the release of its sophomore album a week before it was released.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Stainless Style 548.

Stainless Style

by Neon Neon
March 18, 2008
Boom Bip and Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys come together to release a concept album about the life of John DeLorean.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
The Visiter 549.

The Visiter

by The Dodos
March 18, 2008
The San Francisco, California-based duo releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Afterparty Babies 550.

Afterparty Babies

by Cadence Weapon
March 4, 2008
Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Real Emotional Trash 551.

Real Emotional Trash

by Stephen Malkmus
March 4, 2008
The former Pavement singer returns with his latest album with the Jicks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Brighter Than Creation's Dark 552.

Brighter Than Creation's Dark

by Drive-By Truckers
January 22, 2008
This is the first album since Jason Isbell left the band to pursue a solo career.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Hey Venus! 553.

Hey Venus!

by Super Furry Animals
January 22, 2008
Hey Venus! is the Welsh band's follow-up to Love Kraft.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
The Evening Descends 554.

The Evening Descends

by Evangelicals
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album from the Oklahoma indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
The Cool 555.

The Cool

by Lupe Fiasco
December 18, 2007
The sophomore album for the rapper from Chicago features artist such as Snoop Dogg, Pooh Bear and Unkle.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Raising Sand 556.

Raising Sand

by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss
October 23, 2007
The Led Zeppelin singer pairs up with Bluegrass singer Alison Krauss.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Make Sure They See My Face 557.

Make Sure They See My Face

by Kenna
October 16, 2007
Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds 558.

Grass Geysers...Carbon Clouds

by Enon
October 9, 2007
The trio from Brooklyn and Philadelphia releases its latest album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
100 Days, 100 Nights 559.

100 Days, 100 Nights

by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
October 2, 2007
This is the New York-based funk band's third studio album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
The Shepherd's Dog 560.

The Shepherd's Dog

by Iron & Wine
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Into The Wild 561.

Into The Wild

by Eddie Vedder
September 18, 2007
Pearl Jam's lead singer goes solo with music based on his works for the film of the same name.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.7
Trees Outside The Academy 562.

Trees Outside The Academy

by Thurston Moore
September 18, 2007
The Sonic Youth singer releases his first solo album since 1995 on his own label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Ultimate Victory 563.

Ultimate Victory

by Chamillionaire
September 18, 2007
The second solo album features guests UGK, Krayzie Bone, Lil Wayne, Slick Rick, and Devin The Dude.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Bluefinger 564.

Bluefinger

by Black Francis
September 11, 2007
After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Civilians 565.

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
Strawberry Jam 566.

Strawberry Jam

by Animal Collective
September 11, 2007
The eighth album from the New York-based group.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Panic Prevention 567.

Panic Prevention

by Jamie T
August 28, 2007
The British artist's debut album was one of the nominees for the 2007 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
The Stage Names 568.

The Stage Names

by Okkervil River
August 7, 2007
The fourth studio album from the Austin, Texas-based band mixes it up with the help of Jim Eno of Spoon.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Cookies 569.

Cookies

by 1990s
July 31, 2007
Before forming the 1990s, Jackie McKeown and Jamie McMorrow were in The Yummy Furs, which once included two members of Franz Ferdinand.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
The Broken String 570.

The Broken String

by Bishop Allen
July 24, 2007
After releasing an EP every month for a year in 2006, the Brooklyn-based band returns with a full-length album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
The Con 571.

The Con

by Tegan and Sara
July 24, 2007
The Canadian twins' latest album features members of Death Cab for Cutie and AFI.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Beauty & Crime 572.

Beauty & Crime

by Suzanne Vega
July 17, 2007
The folk singer returns after six years with her newest album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Cross 573.

Cross

by Justice
July 10, 2007
The French dance duo known for remixing songs from the likes of Franz Ferdinand emerge with their debut album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga 574.

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

by Spoon
July 10, 2007
The Austin band serves up their latest album hoping fans go ga ga over it.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Sirens of the Ditch 575.

Sirens of the Ditch

by Jason Isbell
July 10, 2007
Jason Isbell's first solo album since he left the Drive By Truckers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Time On Earth 576.

Time On Earth

by Crowded House
July 10, 2007
The Australian-based band is back with their first album since 1993.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
At My Age 577.

At My Age

by Nick Lowe
June 26, 2007
His age? 58. And "At My Age" marks the first studio recording for the English singer-songwriter in six years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Easy Tiger 578.

Easy Tiger

by Ryan Adams
June 26, 2007
Well off his 3-disc-a-year pace, Adams celebrates just his first release of 2007 with the 13-song 'Tiger.' Sheryl Crow guests, and The Cardinals once again provide the backing.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Five Roses 579.

Five Roses

by Miracle Fortress
May 22, 2007
The debut album for the Canadian indie artist, who was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize in 2007.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Fort Nightly 580.

Fort Nightly

by White Rabbits
May 22, 2007
The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Plague Park 581.

Plague Park

by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
God Save The Clientele 582.

God Save The Clientele

by The Clientele
May 8, 2007
Recorded in Nashville, the UK band's third studio album is slightly peppier and happier than past efforts (for The Clientele, anyway).
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
American Doll Posse 583.

American Doll Posse

by Tori Amos
May 1, 2007
The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
The Magic Position 584.

The Magic Position

by Patrick Wolf
May 1, 2007
Quirky, flamboyant, and young, English multi-instrumentalist Wolf makes his major-label debut with this third album of electro-folk-glam-rock. Marianne Faithfull guests.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
The Reminder 585.

The Reminder

by Feist
May 1, 2007
Canadian singer-songwriter (and Broken Social Scene member) Leslie Feist returns with her third album and major label debut. Jamie Lidell guests.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
We'll Never Turn Back 586.

We'll Never Turn Back

by Mavis Staples
April 24, 2007
Ry Cooder produced this new set of songs for the 66-year-old civil rights activist and member of famed gospel group the Staple Singers.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Year Zero 587.

Year Zero

by Nine Inch Nails
April 17, 2007
Trent Reznor offers his vision of a bleak future (the year 2022, to be exact) on this 16-track concept album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
23 588.

23

by Blonde Redhead
April 10, 2007
This Alan Moulder-produced disc from the Kazu Makino-fronted band follows three years after 'Misery Is A Butterfly.'
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
I'll Sleep When You're Dead 589.

I'll Sleep When You're Dead

by El-P
March 20, 2007
El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Person Pitch 590.

Person Pitch

by Panda Bear
March 20, 2007
The third solo album from Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) is completely unlike its predecessor, as it is both upbeat and electronic, sounding like a spacey, 21st century Beach Boys album.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Memory Man 591.

Memory Man

by Aqualung
March 13, 2007
London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hales returns with a second album following two years of touring in support of his debut 'Strange And Beautiful.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Neon Bible 592.

Neon Bible

by Arcade Fire
March 6, 2007
One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.'
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
The Search 593.

The Search

by Son Volt
March 6, 2007
Frontman Jay Farrar produced the band's fifth album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Friend And Foe 594.

Friend And Foe

by Menomena
January 23, 2007
This second song-based album of unconventional indie-rock from the Portland, Ore. trio marks their Barsuk debut.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? 595.

Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?

by Of Montreal
January 23, 2007
Kevin Barnes injects atypically autobiographical subject matter into his danceable indie-pop tunes on his latest Of Montreal release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards 596.

Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards

by Tom Waits
November 21, 2006
Unlike typical rarities compilations, this 3-disc set includes 30 brand-new recordings--in addition to the usual mix of covers, soundtrack selections, and other previously uncompiled material. It's like getting three new Waits albums at once.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
In The Absence Of Truth 597.

In The Absence Of Truth

by Isis
October 31, 2006
This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Saturday Night Wrist 598.

Saturday Night Wrist

by Deftones
October 31, 2006
Bob Erzin (Jane's Addiction) produced the alt-metal band's fifth album. System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
These Days 599.

These Days

by Vince Gill
October 17, 2006
This 43-song, 4-disc set is composed of all new recordings in roughly four different styles (one per disc): rock, country, acoustic bluegrass, and ballads.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Roots & Crowns 600.

Roots & Crowns

by Califone
October 10, 2006
Tim Rutili & co. reunite with producer Brian Deck for another moody, experimental take on American roots rock.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7

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