Album Releases by Genre

The E.N.D.

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
Miike Snow

Miike Snow

by Miike Snow
June 9, 2009
Andrew Wyatt teamed up with Swedish producers Chris Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg (best known for their Grammy-winning work on Britney Spears' "Toxic") to form the new group.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Amanda Leigh

Amanda Leigh

by Mandy Moore
May 26, 2009
The latest album for the actress/pop singer was produced with Mike Viola and on her manager's new record label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
My Electric Family

My Electric Family

by Bachelorette
May 26, 2009
The second full-length album for the New Zealand-based artist, Annabel Alpers.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Fake Surfers

Fake Surfers

by The Intelligence
May 26, 2009
The fourth album for the Seattle-based rock group was produced by Mike McHugh.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Harmonium

Harmonium

by The Soundcarriers
May 26, 2009
The rock quartet from Nottingham releases its debut album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Still Night, Still Light

Still Night, Still Light

by Au Revoir Simone
May 19, 2009
The third album for the all-girl trio from Brooklyn, New York.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Clues

Clues

by Clues
May 19, 2009
The debut album for the group is led by the Unicorns' Alden Penner and Arcade Fire member, Brendan Reed.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Super Animal Brothers III

Super Animal Brothers III

by EAR PWR
May 19, 2009
The Baltimore via North Carolina duo release their latest album.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
21st Century Breakdown

21st Century Breakdown

by Green Day
May 15, 2009
The eighth studio album for the band was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Bricolage

Bricolage

by Bricolage
May 12, 2009
The debut album for the Scottish quartet was produced by Stephen Lironi.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
OK Bear

OK Bear

by Jeremy Enigk
May 12, 2009
The third full-length solo album for the former Sunny Day Real Estate singer was produced by Santi Garcia and Ricky Falkner.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Fantasy Ride

Fantasy Ride

by Ciara
May 5, 2009
The third album for the Atlanta, Georgia singer features guest appearances by Missy Elliot, Justin Timberlake, The-Dream, Ludacris, Chris Brown, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.5
Wooden Arms

Wooden Arms

by Patrick Watson
May 5, 2009
The Montreal band releases its follow-up to 2007's "Close to Paradise."
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
True Romance

True Romance

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

Colonia

by A Camp
April 28, 2009
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Walking On A Dream

Walking On A Dream

by Empire of the Sun
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the Australian band formed by The Sleepy Jackson's Luke Steele and Pnau's Nick Littlemore.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.3
Tinted Windows

Tinted Windows

by Tinted Windows
April 21, 2009
The debut album for the band comprised of Taylor Hanson of Hanson fame, Cheap Trick's Bun E. Carlos, Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger and ex-Smashing Pumpkin James Iha.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
Mean Everything To Nothing

Mean Everything To Nothing

by Manchester Orchestra
April 21, 2009
The second full-length album for the indie-rock band from Atlanta was produced by Joe Chicarelli.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Love The Future

Love The Future

by Chester French
April 21, 2009
The duo of D.A. Wallach and Max Drummey release their debut album on Pharrell Williams' label after a bidding war by Kanye West's and Jermaine Dupri's own labels.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.7
My Maudlin Career

My Maudlin Career

by Camera Obscura
April 21, 2009
The fourth album for the Scottish band was produced by Jari Haapalainen.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Everybody, Come Outside!

Everybody, Come Outside!

by Pomegranates
April 14, 2009
The second album for the quartet from Cincinnati was mixed by TJ Lipple.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Fortress Around My Heart

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
Law Of The Playground

Law Of The Playground

by The Boy Least Likely To
April 14, 2009
The second album for the English indie-rock duo.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
You Can Have What You Want

You Can Have What You Want

by Papercuts
April 14, 2009
The third album for the indie-pop band led by Jason Quever.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Inside Your Guitar

Inside Your Guitar

by It Hugs Back
April 7, 2009
The English indie-rock band releases its debut full-length album on 4AD.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Jewellery

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
The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

by Joker's Daughter
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the UK artist Helena Costas was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Telekinesis!

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
The Atlantic Ocean

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
Hey Everyone

Hey Everyone

by Dananananaykroyd
April 6, 2009
The debut album for the Glasgow-based indie-rock band was produced by Machine.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Good Evening

Good Evening

by Nite Jewel
March 31, 2009
The debut album for Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Ramona Gonzalez.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Lost Channels

Lost Channels

by Great Lake Swimmers
March 31, 2009
The fourth album for the Tony Dekker-led group.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Living Thing

Living Thing

by Peter Bjorn and John
March 31, 2009
The Swedish trio releases its fifth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Quiet Nights

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
Technicolor Health

Technicolor Health

by Harlem Shakes
March 24, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New York indie rock band was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Poseidon And The Bitter Bug

Poseidon And The Bitter Bug

by Indigo Girls
March 24, 2009
The two-disc set from the Atlanta, Georgia duo is the first album since they were dropped by Hollywood Records.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Slow Dance

Slow Dance

by Jeremy Jay
March 24, 2009
The singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles and Paris, France, releases his latest full-length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
O+S

O+S

by O+S
March 24, 2009
Orenda Fink and her friend Scalpelist (Cedric LeMoyne of Remy Z) releases their debut album produced by Michael Patterson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Histoire de Melody Nelson

Histoire de Melody Nelson

by Serge Gainsbourg
March 24, 2009
The US release of Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 album featuring Jane Birkin in the classic Ballade de Melody Nelson.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.0
Easy Come, Easy Go

Easy Come, Easy Go

by Marianne Faithfull
March 17, 2009
The latest album for the English artist features guest appearances by Nick Cave, Cat Power, Rufus Wainwright, Keith Richards, and Antony Hegarty.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
Rearrange Beds

Rearrange Beds

by An Horse
March 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the indie duo from Brisbane, Australia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Some Sweet Relief

Some Sweet Relief

by Speck Mountain
March 17, 2009
The second album for the rock band headed by Marie-Claire Balabanian and Karl Briedrick.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
All I Ever Wanted

All I Ever Wanted

by Kelly Clarkson
March 10, 2009
The American Idol winner releases her fourth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.7
Not Without A Fight

Not Without A Fight

by New Found Glory
March 10, 2009
The debut album on the Epitaph label for the pop-punk band from Florida is also their first studio album in nearly three years.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.3
No Line On The Horizon

No Line On The Horizon

by U2
March 3, 2009
The 12th studio album for the Irish rock band was produced with Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, and Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Communion

Communion

by The Soundtrack of Our Lives
March 3, 2009
The two-disc set for the Swedish rock band is its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.5
War Child Presents Heroes

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
I Have Hands

I Have Hands

by The Bran Flakes
February 24, 2009
The latest release from the duo features 30 tracks of their samples.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made

Part 1: John Shade, Your Fortune's Made

by Fol Chen
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album for the California band featuring two former members of the band Liars.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Feel.Love.Thinking.Of.

Feel.Love.Thinking.Of.

by Faunts
February 17, 2009
This is the second studio album for the Canadian rock band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
It's Not Me, It's You

It's Not Me, It's You

by Lily Allen
February 10, 2009
The follow-up to her 2007 debut album was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Incredibad

Incredibad

by The Lonely Island
February 10, 2009
The people (Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg) behind the "Dick In A Box" song/video on Saturday Night Live releases their debut album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Which Bitch?

Which Bitch?

by The View
February 2, 2009
The follow-up album to its Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Owen Morris.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Dear John

Dear John

by Loney, Dear
January 27, 2009
The latest album for Sweden's Emil Svanangen is his first on the Polyvinyl label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
For(n)ever

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
Whisper House

Whisper House

by Duncan Sheik
January 27, 2009
The Tony-winning composer Duncan Sheik returns with a concept album for a musical he hopes to make.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
You & I

You & I

by Cut Off Your Hands
January 20, 2009
The debut full-length album for the New Zealand quartet was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
The Crying Light

The Crying Light

by Antony and the Johnsons
January 20, 2009
The third album for the Antony Hegarty-led band features music arrangements by Nico Muhly.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

by The BPA (Brighton Port Authority)
January 6, 2009
Norman Cook (also known as Fatboy Slim) releases his debut album under the alias The BPA.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Folie A Deux

Folie A Deux

by Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
When The World Comes Down

When The World Comes Down

by The All-American Rejects
December 16, 2008
The third album from the Oklahoma rock band was produced by Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Call And Response: The Remix Album

Call And Response: The Remix Album

by Maroon 5
December 9, 2008
The remix album features songs from the rock band's first two albums by such singers and producers as Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, The Cool Kids, Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Paul Oakenfold and Phantom Planet's Sam Farrar.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
4.7
Circus

Circus

by Britney Spears
December 2, 2008
Britney tries for another comeback with her sixth album, which features 'Womanizer,' her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since '...Baby One More Time.'
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
The Circus

The Circus

by Take That
December 1, 2008
Take That returns with its second album (fifth studio album overall) since their return, again produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.7
24 Hours

24 Hours

by Tom Jones
November 25, 2008
The first album of new material in more than 15 years in the US for the Welsh singer was produced by Future Cut.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.5
Day & Age

Day & Age

by The Killers
November 24, 2008
The Las Vegas band returns with its its third studio album produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
The Alesha Show

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
In The City

In The City

by Kevin Rudolf
November 24, 2008
The debut album for the Miami-based artist features Lil Wayne, Nas and Rick Ross as guests.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

Sugar Mountain: Live At Canterbury House 1968

by Neil Young
November 20, 2008
Released as part of the Archive series of rare recordings of concerts from the early days of his career, this album includes songs recorded from a gig in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 9-10, just before the release of his debut solo album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.4
I Am...Sasha Fierce

I Am...Sasha Fierce

by Beyoncé
November 18, 2008
The third solo album for the ex-Destiny's Child singer features songs attributed to her alter ego Sasha Fierce.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.6
Safe Trip Home

Safe Trip Home

by Dido
November 18, 2008
After a five year absence the British singer returns with her third album produced by Jon Brion.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
David Cook

David Cook

by David Cook
November 18, 2008
The American Idol winner's first album on the RCA label, produced by Rob Cavallo and Brian Howes, features songs co-written by Chris Cornell, Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik, and Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Canopy Glow

Canopy Glow

by Anathallo
November 18, 2008
The second album for the Chicago-based band is its first on the Anticon label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
David Archuleta

David Archuleta

by David Archuleta
November 11, 2008
The American Idol runner-up releases his debut album.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.2
Sycamore Meadows

Sycamore Meadows

by Butch Walker
November 11, 2008
The producer/singer/songwriter releases his lastest solo album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
By-the-Numbers

By-the-Numbers

by The Postmarks
November 11, 2008
The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Secrets Are Sinister

Secrets Are Sinister

by Longwave
November 11, 2008
The fourth album for the New York indie-pop band was produced with Peter Katis and Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Galore

Galore

by Dragonette
November 4, 2008
The dance group, comprising three Canadians and a Brit, releases its debut album stateside.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Out Of Control

Out Of Control

by Girls Aloud
November 3, 2008
The fifth album for the British pop group debuted at number one on the British Album chart.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
A Hundred Million Suns

A Hundred Million Suns

by Snow Patrol
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the Irish band was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Funhouse

Funhouse

by P!nk
October 28, 2008
The fifth album for the pop artist features tracks produced by Max Martin and Butch Walker.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
The Fame

The Fame

by Lady Gaga
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the songwriter includes songs written and produced by RedOne and Space Cowboy.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Alpinisms

Alpinisms

by School of Seven Bells
October 28, 2008
The debut album for the band led by ex-Secret Machines member Benjamin Curtis.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
On Your Sleeve

On Your Sleeve

by Jesse Malin
October 28, 2008
The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Heavy Rotation

Heavy Rotation

by Anastacia
October 27, 2008
The fourth album for the American singer features songs written by Ne-Yo, Rodney Jerkins and Guy Chambers.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Rio

Rio

by Aterciopelados
October 21, 2008
The Latin pop band returns with its follow-up to its 2006 Grammy-winning album, "Oye."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Everything/Everything

Everything/Everything

by Simon Bookish
October 21, 2008
British composer Leo Chadburn, who has worked with such artists as Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne, releases a more pop-oriented album as Simon Bookish.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Perfect Symmetry

Perfect Symmetry

by Keane
October 14, 2008
The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Gossip In The Grain

Gossip In The Grain

by Ray LaMontagne
October 14, 2008
The third album for the singer/songwriter was produced by Ethan Johns and recorded in England.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Changing Of The Seasons

Changing Of The Seasons

by Ane Brun
October 14, 2008
The Sweden-based singer releases her latest album produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.9
Who Killed Harry Houdini?

Who Killed Harry Houdini?

by I'm from Barcelona
October 14, 2008
The sophomore album for the Swedish band was produced by Emanuel Lundgren and Fabian "Phatfabe" Torsson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Dirt Don't Hurt

Dirt Don't Hurt

by Holly Golightly
October 14, 2008
Not the "Breakfast at Tiffany's character, rather the British singer returns with her second album with Lawyer Dave as Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights

by Attic Lights
October 13, 2008
The debut full-length album for rthe Scottish rock band was produced by Francis MacDonald.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That

This Is It & I Am It & You Are It & So Is That & He Is It & She Is It & It Is It & That Is That

by Marnie Stern
October 7, 2008
The sophomore album for the New Yorker was produced by Zach Hill
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.5
Un Dia

Un Dia

by Juana Molina
October 7, 2008
This is the fifth album for the Argentinean artist.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Not Animal

Not Animal

by Margot & the Nuclear So and So's
October 7, 2008
The second album for the group is its first on the Epic label. A vinyl version named Animal! contains songs they preferred, whereas this album contains songs preferred by Epic.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart

Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart

by Rachael Yamagata
October 7, 2008
The 2-CD set for the singer/songwriter was produced by Mike Mogis and John Alagia.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
Another World [EP]

Another World [EP]

by Antony and the Johnsons
October 7, 2008
The New York City band releases its latest EP ahead of its full-length album, "The Crying Light."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4