Album Releases by Genre

Taking Chances

Taking Chances

by Celine Dion
November 13, 2007
Her first English-language album since 2003 includes songs written by the Eurythmics' David A. Stewart, Linda Perry, and Ne-Yo.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.9
System

System

by Seal
November 13, 2007
Seal's first studio album since 2003 includes a duet with his wife Heidi Klum.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Sawdust

Sawdust

by The Killers
November 13, 2007
The collection of b-sides and remixes also features Lou Reed on one track.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
I-Empire

I-Empire

by Angels and Airwaves
November 6, 2007
The sophomore album for the group led by the former singer/guitarist of Blink-182 and Box Car Racer, Tom DeLonge.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Blackout

Blackout

by Britney Spears
October 30, 2007
Britney newest release includes tracks written by T-Pain and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.4
Unbreakable

Unbreakable

by Backstreet Boys
October 30, 2007
The sixth studio album does not include Kevin Richardson, who left the group.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.5
In Defense Of The Genre

In Defense Of The Genre

by Say Anything
October 23, 2007
The two-disc album contains more than two dozen guests, including Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Chase This Light

Chase This Light

by Jimmy Eat World
October 16, 2007
Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Oblivion With Bells

Oblivion With Bells

by Underworld
October 16, 2007
After five years of working on other projects, including film scores, Underworld returns with their fifth album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
R.E.M Live

R.E.M Live

by R.E.M.
October 16, 2007
The first live album for R.E.M. is a recording of the band's Dublin concert in 2005.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
Overpowered

Overpowered

by Róisín Murphy
October 15, 2007
The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Brave

Brave

by Jennifer Lopez
October 9, 2007
After the Spanish-only album "Como Ama Una Mujer" earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez returns with her latest English-language album.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.6
Heroes & Thieves

Heroes & Thieves

by Vanessa Carlton
October 9, 2007
Vanessa Carlton's third album is her first on The Inc. label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Night Falls Over Kortedala

Night Falls Over Kortedala

by Jens Lekman
October 9, 2007
The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
We Are The Pipettes

We Are The Pipettes

by The Pipettes
October 2, 2007
The female Brighton, England trio (with backing music by The Cassettes) reinvents the 1960s girl group for a new century with this debut LP, which features the lead single "Pull Shapes."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Mantaray

Mantaray

by Siouxsie
October 2, 2007
Siouxsie Sioux of the rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Creatures releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
The Shade Of Poison Trees

The Shade Of Poison Trees

by Dashboard Confessional
October 2, 2007
Chris Carrabba returns to acoustic rock on the band's fifth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

by Foo Fighters
September 25, 2007
Producer Gil Norton returns for the Foo Fighters' sixth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Songs About Girls

Songs About Girls

by will.i.am
September 25, 2007
The Black Eyed Peas member releases his third solo album, which features Snoop Dogg on one track.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.0
The Awakening

The Awakening

by Melissa Etheridge
September 25, 2007
The ninth studio album for the Kansas-born singer.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
Shocking Pinks

Shocking Pinks

by Shocking Pinks
September 25, 2007
New Zealand-based Nick Harte presents songs from his previously released EPs in this full-length album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.3
Drastic Fantastic

Drastic Fantastic

by KT Tunstall
September 18, 2007
"Drastic Fantastic" is KT's studio follow-up to her successful debut CD.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
All The Lost Souls

All The Lost Souls

by James Blunt
September 18, 2007
The English singer wrote half of the songs while at Ibiza.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.4
Proof of Youth

Proof of Youth

by The Go! Team
September 11, 2007
Contributions from Bonde do Role's Marina Ribatski, Solex, the Double Dutch Divas, Rapper's Delight Club, and Public Enemy's Chuck D appear on the second album from the British group.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Hope & Glory

Hope & Glory

by Ann Wilson
September 11, 2007
Former Heart singer debuts her first solo album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Our Ill Wills

Our Ill Wills

by Shout Out Louds
September 11, 2007
The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
This Delicate Thing We've Made

This Delicate Thing We've Made

by Darren Hayes
August 21, 2007
The third album for the former Savage Garden singer.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Places Like This

Places Like This

by Architecture in Helsinki
August 21, 2007
The Australian band's follow-up after its remix album, "We Died, They Remixed."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.2
Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

by Junior Senior
August 14, 2007
The Danish duo return with their second album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Planet Earth

Planet Earth

by Prince
July 24, 2007
Prince returns with his 24th studio album--but not without a bit of controversy.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Those The Brokes

Those The Brokes

by The Magic Numbers
July 17, 2007
The poppy British quartet are joined by a nine-piece orchestra on their sophomore effort.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Calling the World

Calling the World

by Rooney
July 17, 2007
Produced by John Fields (Andrew W.K., Switchfoot) is Rooney's followup to their self-titled debut.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Ms. Kelly

Ms. Kelly

by Kelly Rowland
July 3, 2007
Kelly Rowland continues with her second solo album since Destiny's Child ended.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
My December

My December

by Kelly Clarkson
June 26, 2007
The singer's third disc was produced by David Kahne and features an unlikely contribution on bass from Mike Watt (The Minutemen).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Riot!

Riot!

by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
It Won't Be Soon Before Long

It Won't Be Soon Before Long

by Maroon 5
May 22, 2007
It has been five years, but Maroon 5 finally return with a follow-up to their huge-selling 2002 debut 'Songs About Jane.' The producers include Mike Elizondo, Mark "Spike" Stent, and Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
5:55

5:55

by Charlotte Gainsbourg
April 24, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
The Best Damn Thing

The Best Damn Thing

by Avril Lavigne
April 17, 2007
Rob Cavallo and Butch Walker are among the numerous producers on the Canadian pop singer's third album, which is preceeded by the single "Girlfriend."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Dignity

Dignity

by Hilary Duff
April 3, 2007
This is the third album for the actress/pop star.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Como Ama Una Mujer

Como Ama Una Mujer

by Jennifer Lopez
March 27, 2007
"How A Woman Loves," J.Lo's first Spanish-language disc, is co-written and co-produced by her husband, Marc Anthony.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.8
Life In Cartoon Motion

Life In Cartoon Motion

by Mika
March 27, 2007
Lebanon-born, London-based 23-year-old singer-songwriter Michael Holbrook Penniman makes his debut with this campy LP produced by Greg Wells.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Pale Young Gentlemen

Pale Young Gentlemen

by Pale Young Gentlemen
March 23, 2007
The quintet from Madison, Wisconsin self-releases their debut album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Back To Black

Back To Black

by Amy Winehouse
March 13, 2007
Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.9
Alright, Still

Alright, Still

by Lily Allen
January 30, 2007
This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Not Too Late

Not Too Late

by Norah Jones
January 30, 2007
M. Ward and the Kronos Quartet are among the guests on the singer's third album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
The Sweet Escape

The Sweet Escape

by Gwen Stefani
December 5, 2006
The singer's second solo set features production work by Nellee Hooper, The Neptunes, Swizz Beatz and Dave Stewart.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
The Evolution

The Evolution

by Ciara
December 5, 2006
The R&B singer's second album is laced with spoken-word interludes. 50 Cent, Lil Jon, and Chamillionaire lend a hand.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.4
Love

Love

by The Beatles
November 21, 2006
If the concept of "The Beatles, remixed" saddens you, know that original Beatles producer George Martin was at the helm for this project, which serves as the soundtrack to the Vegas-based Cirque du Soleil show of the same name. The 26 mashed-up tracks here were augmented with additional instrumentation and vocals performed by The Beatles themselves, culled from hours of original demo and master tapes, with pieces of 130 songs ultimately represented in some form.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
An Other Cup

An Other Cup

by Yusuf
November 14, 2006
Yusuf Islam (who seems to have lost the "Islam" portion of his name), better known by his former name of Cat Stevens, returns with his first album of pop songs since 1978.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Pretty Little Head

Pretty Little Head

by Nellie McKay
October 31, 2006
The singer/songwriter's sophomore set (delayed for a year due to an acrimonious split with her record label) includes collaborations with k.d. lang and Cyndi Lauper.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.4
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

by Taylor Swift
October 24, 2006
The debut-full-length release for the 16-year-old country-pop singer-songwriter was produced by Nathan Chapman and Robert Ellis Orrall.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Rudebox

Rudebox

by Robbie Williams
October 23, 2006
William Orbit, Mark Ronson, Lily Allen and the Pet Shop Boys are among the collaborators on Williams' eclectic seventh studio disc, which finds him experimenting (never a good sign) with electronica and even hip-hop.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
20 Y.O.

20 Y.O.

by Janet Jackson
September 26, 2006
Jermaine Dupri co-produced the latest studio disc for his current girlfriend, the most-assuredly-not-20-year-old Janet Jackson. Nelly guests.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
5.6
The Captain & The Kid

The Captain & The Kid

by Elton John
September 19, 2006
This ten-song effort is a sequel to the singer's 1975 album 'Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.'
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
The Dutchess

The Dutchess

by Fergie
September 19, 2006
The Black Eyed Peas singer's solo debut (which is produced largely by her bandmate will.i.am) includes her hit single "London Bridge."
Metascore:
58
User Score:
5.9
From This Moment On

From This Moment On

by Diana Krall
September 19, 2006
The Canadian singer/pianist tackles American standards, backed by a big band on most of the tracks.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
FutureSex / LoveSounds

FutureSex / LoveSounds

by Justin Timberlake
September 12, 2006
Timbaland, will.i.am and Rick Rubin are among the producers on the singer's second solo set.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Half The Perfect World

Half The Perfect World

by Madeleine Peyroux
September 12, 2006
The jazz vocalist mixes originals with covers of songs by the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen for her third album, a follow-up to 2004's "Careless Love."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
B'Day

B'Day

by Beyoncé
September 5, 2006
Beyonce's second album features production by Rodney Jerkins, Sean Garrett, the Neptunes, Rich Harrison and Swizz Beatz and a guest appearance by Jay-Z.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Paris

Paris

by Paris Hilton
August 22, 2006
The heiress and reality television semi-star covers Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" (answer: no) and duets with Jadakiss on her recording debut.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.4
Kelis Was Here

Kelis Was Here

by Kelis
August 22, 2006
The singer's fourth album features production from will.i.am, Cee-Lo, Linda Perry, Max Martin and Raphael Saadiq (but, for the first time, not the Neptunes). Husband Nas also guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
Back To Basics

Back To Basics

by Christina Aguilera
August 15, 2006
The 'Basics' in the title of this double-disc set are the jazzy blues and soul sounds of the 1920s, 30s and 40s, which Aguilera tackles with the help of Linda Perry and DJ Premier.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.8
Through The Windowpane

Through The Windowpane

by Guillemots
July 10, 2006
This full-length debut for the UK-based indie-pop band led by Fyfe Dangerfield includes the previously-released single "Trains To Brazil."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Ganging Up On The Sun

Ganging Up On The Sun

by Guster
June 20, 2006
Ron Aniello returns as producer on the acoustic-rock band's first studio outing in three years.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Loose

Loose

by Nelly Furtado
June 20, 2006
Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.8
Twelve Stops And Home

Twelve Stops And Home

by The Feeling
June 5, 2006
This is the debut album for the London-based pop-rock five-piece.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Stand Still, Look Pretty

Stand Still, Look Pretty

by The Wreckers
May 23, 2006
This is the debut album for the country-pop duo of Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
So Amazin'

So Amazin'

by Christina Milian
May 16, 2006
Young Jeezy and the Three 6 Mafia guest on the R&B singer's third album.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
4.6
Goodbye Alice In Wonderland

Goodbye Alice In Wonderland

by Jewel
May 2, 2006
The singer-songwriter scrapped the original recordings for this, her sixth album, so that she could re-record them with a bit more oomph, thanks to producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day).
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
Let Love In

Let Love In

by Goo Goo Dolls
April 25, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the band's eighth studio album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
Under The Covers Vol. 1

Under The Covers Vol. 1

by Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs
April 18, 2006
Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet joins The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs for a collection of 15 covers, including takes on Bob Dylan, The Who, The Bee Gees and the Velvet Underground.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
Daniel Powter

Daniel Powter

by Daniel Powter
April 11, 2006
The singer-songwriter's debut album finally hits the U.S. after making a stir internationally in 2005, propelled by the hit single "Bad Day." Mitchell Froom co-produced.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
In Colour

In Colour

by The Concretes
April 4, 2006
Mike Mogis produced this second set from the Swedish act.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
I'm Not Dead

I'm Not Dead

by P!nk
April 4, 2006
The Indigo Girls guest on the pop singer's first album since 2003.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Duper Sessions

Duper Sessions

by Sondre Lerche
March 21, 2006
The Norwegian artist (backed here by The Faces Down Quartet) remakes himself as a cabaret singer, with a disc full of jazz-pop tunes including a cover of the standard "Night and Day."
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
3121

3121

by Prince
March 21, 2006
This is the purple one's second straight set of mainstream music, following 2004's 'Musicology,' which itself followed a string of more esoteric releases.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Sing-Sing And I

Sing-Sing And I

by Sing-Sing
February 14, 2006
This is the second album for the duo of Emma Anderson (Lush) and Lisa O'Neill. Mark Van Hoen returns as producer.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Timeless

Timeless

by Sergio Mendes
February 14, 2006
The legendary Brazilian artist makes a Santana-style comeback for his first album in eight years, teaming with the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and a variety of pop, hip-hop and R&B stars, including Erykah Badu, Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Black Though, John Legend and more.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.8
The Secret Life Of The Veronicas

The Secret Life Of The Veronicas

by The Veronicas
February 14, 2006
Australian identical twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso make their teen-pop debut as The Veronicas with this 12-track set, produced by Max Martin (Britney Spears), Clif Magness (Avril Lavigne), and others.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Tales From Turnpike House

Tales From Turnpike House

by Saint Etienne
January 24, 2006
Sarah Cracknell & co.'s latest is a concept album about the residents of a London high rise.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
A Little More Personal (Raw)

A Little More Personal (Raw)

by Lindsay Lohan
December 6, 2005
The actress' second album rocks a bit more than her first, and includes covers of songs by Cheap Trick and Stevie Nicks.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.2
Oral Fixation Vol. 2

Oral Fixation Vol. 2

by Shakira
November 29, 2005
The singer's second 2005 release is sung entirely in English, and includes two tracks originally sung in Spanish on Fijacion Oral Vol. 1.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.2
Confessions On A Dance Floor

Confessions On A Dance Floor

by Madonna
November 15, 2005
Stuart Price co-produced the 47-year-old Anglophile's latest dance-oriented effort.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.9
All That I Am

All That I Am

by Santana
November 1, 2005
Why change a successful formula? Once again, the guitarist finds himself paired with a variety of all-star guests, including Michelle Branch, Joss Stone, Sean Paul, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Big Boi and Mary J. Blige.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
4.9
Intensive Care

Intensive Care

by Robbie Williams
October 24, 2005
The British singer's latest was produced by Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
I Am Me

I Am Me

by Ashlee Simpson
October 18, 2005
The second album by "singer" Ashlee Simpson was produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.2
Dangerous And Moving

Dangerous And Moving

by T.A.T.U
October 11, 2005
Three years after their sensational debut (and we don't use that adjective in the way that means "outstanding"), it turns out that they aren't schoolgirls, and they aren't lesbians. But what the Russian duo does have on this second album is Sting. Now that's edgy!
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.0
The Magic Numbers

The Magic Numbers

by The Magic Numbers
October 4, 2005
This debut disc showcases the 50s and 60s pop stylings and three-part harmonies of the pair of brother-sister duos (Romeo & Michelle Stodart and Sean & Angela Gannon) that make up The Magic Numbers.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Twin Cinema

Twin Cinema

by The New Pornographers
August 23, 2005
This is the third album of sunny indie-pop tunes for the acclaimed union of Neko Case, Dan Bejar (also of Destroyer) and A.C. Newman.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1
TP.3 Reloaded

TP.3 Reloaded

by R. Kelly
July 5, 2005
A thematic departure from his 2004 double album, TP.3 includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, The Game, Twista and Nivea.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Wikked Lil' Grrrls

Wikked Lil' Grrrls

by Esthero
June 28, 2005
Andre 3000, Sean Lennon and Cee Lo guest on the first album in seven years for Canadian singer Jen-Bea Englishman.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
The Way It Is

The Way It Is

by Keyshia Cole
June 21, 2005
Kanye West is among the producers on this major-label debut for the 21-year-old Oakland, Calif. native.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.2
Never Gone

Never Gone

by Backstreet Boys
June 14, 2005
This is the first album in five years for the boy- er... man-band.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.0
Discover A Lovelier You

Discover A Lovelier You

by Pernice Brothers
June 14, 2005
Thom Monahan produced the band's fourth studio album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.3
Anniemal

Anniemal

by Annie
June 7, 2005
This debut full-length by the Norwegian singer is preceded by quite a bit of critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Monkey Business

Monkey Business

by The Black Eyed Peas
June 7, 2005
Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.2
Fijacion Oral Vol. 1

Fijacion Oral Vol. 1

by Shakira
June 7, 2005
The first of two planned 2005 releases for the Colombian pop star is this Spanish-language disc, with its English counterpart due in the fall.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.7
See You Next Tuesday

See You Next Tuesday

by Fannypack
May 10, 2005
In an attempt to avoid the "one-hit wonder" label, the Brooklyn five-piece that brought "Cameltoe" into the world returns with a second album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Emancipation Of Mimi

The Emancipation Of Mimi

by Mariah Carey
April 12, 2005
The singer wrote many of the songs appearing on 'Mimi,' and even produced one cut, with the remainder of the production duties falling to Jermaine Dupri, the Neptunes and Kanye West. Also appearing are Nelly, Twista and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
Now What

Now What

by Lisa Marie Presley
April 5, 2005
The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.3