Album Releases by Genre

Mad Season 1001.

Mad Season

by Matchbox Twenty
May 23, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.9
The Alphabet Of Hurricanes 1002.

The Alphabet Of Hurricanes

by Tom McRae
March 16, 2010
The Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter releases his first album on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Golden Delicious 1003.

Golden Delicious

by Mike Doughty
February 19, 2008
Doughty's second studio album was produced by Dan Wilson, who cowrote songs with the Dixie Chicks.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.9
Details 1004.

Details

by Frou Frou
August 13, 2002
'Details' is the debut full-length for the duo of producer Guy Sigsworth (Bjork, Madonna) and vocalist Imogen Heap.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.9
Danelectro EP 1005.

Danelectro EP

by Yo La Tengo
November 14, 2000
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Raditude 1006.

Raditude

by Weezer
November 3, 2009
The latest album for the California rock band features a guest appearance by Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.9
Awake Is The New Sleep 1007.

Awake Is The New Sleep

by Ben Lee
February 22, 2005
You may remember him as Australia's youngest rock star, but Ben Lee is a bit older (well, he's 26) and wiser (well, he's smart enough to date Claire Danes) now for his sixth album, produced (like his debut) by Brad Wood. Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis guests.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.6
Carry On 1008.

Carry On

by Chris Cornell
June 5, 2007
The second solo disc from former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Cornell was produced by Steve Lillywhite and includes a cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.6
Terra Incognita 1009.

Terra Incognita

by Juliette Lewis
September 1, 2009
Juliette Lewis goes solo with this record produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Survival Of The Sickest 1010.

Survival Of The Sickest

by Saliva
August 17, 2004
The Memphis-based band continues to move away from their early rap-metal sound, instead adding Southern rock into the mix on this fourth album.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.0
Minutes To Midnight 1011.

Minutes To Midnight

by Linkin Park
May 15, 2007
Rick Rubin co-produced the band's third album, which is the result of over a year spent in the studio and represents a move away from their established rap-rock sound.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.8
Around The Sun 1012.

Around The Sun

by R.E.M.
October 5, 2004
'Sun' is the 13th studio disc for R.E.M., who are joined here by frequent collaborators Ken Stringfellow and Scott McCaughey. Q-Tip also guest raps on "The Outsiders."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.2
These Are The Good Times People 1013.

These Are The Good Times People

by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
March 11, 2008
The first album in four years for the alternative rock band and the first with Andrew McKeag on the guitbass.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.1
Live at the Mark, Tom & Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back) 1014.

Live at the Mark, Tom & Travis Show (The Enema Strikes Back)

by blink-182
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.7
Commencement 1015.

Commencement

by Deadsy
May 14, 2002
This 80s-esque goth/electro-pop debut album from the Los Angeles band fronted by P. Exeter "Elijah" Blue (the son of Cher and Greg Allman) finally sees an official release, after five years of delays and two separate major label deals.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.7
Twisted Tenderness 1016.

Twisted Tenderness

by Electronic
September 12, 2000
The third release from the project that now features New Order's Bernard Sumner and former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.5
Artwork 1017.

Artwork

by The Used
September 1, 2009
The rock band's fourth album produced by Matt Squire, is the first with new drummer, Dan Whitesides.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
7.7
The Dark Leaves 1018.

The Dark Leaves

by Matt Pond
April 13, 2010
The latest album from the rock band was produced with Chris Hansen. Three of the songs were released on the three-part The Threep EPs released between November 2009 and March 2010.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Bleed Like Me 1019.

Bleed Like Me

by Garbage
April 12, 2005
'Bleed' marks Shirley Manson and Butch Vig's first Garbage album since 2001. Dave Grohl guests on one track.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.3
The Golden D 1020.

The Golden D

by Graham Coxon
August 15, 2000
The second solo effort from Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, following 1998's 'The Sky Is Too High.'
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.0
Haunted Cities 1021.

Haunted Cities

by Transplants
June 21, 2005
This is the second album from the punk trio which features members of blink-182 (Travis Barker) and Rancid (Tim Armstrong).
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.1
What Is Love 1022.

What Is Love

by Never Shout Never
January 26, 2010
The eight-track album by Christofer Drew was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Break The Cycle 1023.

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
Morningwood 1024.

Morningwood

by Morningwood
January 10, 2006
Gil Norton (Pixies) produced this debut album for the New York-based punk/new wave outfit.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
Testify 1025.

Testify

by P.O.D.
January 24, 2006
Glen Ballard produced the nu-metal band's fifth album.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
The Silver Lining 1026.

The Silver Lining

by Soul Asylum
July 11, 2006
The Dave Pirner-led band's first album in eight years includes tracks recorded with the group's late bassist Karl Mueller as well as The Replacements' Tommy Stinson (who, yes, served as a replacement).
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.2
Simpatico 1027.

Simpatico

by The Charlatans UK
May 2, 2006
The veteran British rockers take a detour into reggae on their latest release.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.1
3 Doors Down 1028.

3 Doors Down

by 3 Doors Down
May 20, 2008
The rock band releases its fifth album, which features a song used by the National Guard.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.0
Music For The People 1029.

Music For The People

by The Enemy
April 27, 2009
The second album for the alt-rock band was recorded in analog.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Heathen Chemistry 1030.

Heathen Chemistry

by Oasis
July 2, 2002
This is the fifth studio album for the one-time superstars, who now retain only the brothers Gallagher from their original lineup. Former Ride guitarist Andy Bell and Heavy Stereo bassist Gem Archer make their first studio appearances as members of the band, and in an Oasis first, all four members share in the songwriting.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
The Best In Town 1031.

The Best In Town

by The Blackout
June 9, 2009
This is the second full-length album for the Welsh hard rock band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.0
Welcome To The Drama Club 1032.

Welcome To The Drama Club

by Everclear
September 12, 2006
Everclear leader Art Alexakis produced the band's first studio disc in three years, which finds him backed by four new band members and without a major-label contract.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.9
I-Empire 1033.

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
Wishville 1034.

Wishville

by The Catherine Wheel
May 9, 2000
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.3
Somebody's Miracle 1035.

Somebody's Miracle

by Liz Phair
October 4, 2005
After the critical lashing for her previous pop-oriented album, the singer-songwriter enlisted John Alagia (Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer) to produce this follow-up set.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.4
Payable On Death 1036.

Payable On Death

by P.O.D.
November 4, 2003
The born-again Christian rap-metal band returns with a follow-up to their 2001 hit 'Satellite.' Jason Truby replaces departed guitarist Marcos.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.7
I Guess Sometimes I Need to Be Reminded Of How Much You Love Me 1037.

I Guess Sometimes I Need to Be Reminded Of How Much You Love Me

by Magnetophone
November 7, 2000
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Strange Folk 1038.

Strange Folk

by Kula Shaker
February 19, 2008
The British psychedelic rock band's third album was produced by Tchad Blake and Chris Sheldon.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.2
Lonely Road 1039.

Lonely Road

by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
February 3, 2009
The Florida alternative-rock band releases its sophomore album, produced by Howard Benson.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.4
Music For Cougars 1040.

Music For Cougars

by Sugar Ray
July 21, 2009
The first studio album for the Mark McGrath-led rock band since 2006.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
Getting Away With It... Live 1041.

Getting Away With It... Live

by James
June 11, 2002
This double-disc live album was recorded on the band's farewell tour in Manchester in 2001. Among the 22 tracks are most of the group's hits, including "Sit Down," "Laid," and "Born of Frustration."
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.3
Bitchin' 1042.

Bitchin'

by The Donnas
September 18, 2007
The seventh album for the California-based band.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
The Raven 1043.

The Raven

by Lou Reed
January 28, 2003
Available in two different versions, the latest from Lou Reed is based on the writings of Edgar Allen Poe. The 2-CD set includes tracks with readings of Poe by various actors (such as Willem Dafoe, Steve Buscemi and Amanda Plummer), backed by Reed, while the single-disc set pulls only the more song-oriented pieces from the longer version. Hal Willner produces.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.4
Modbilly 1044.

Modbilly

by The Boxmasters
April 21, 2009
The latest album for the band led by Billy Bob Thornton.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
The Chronicles Of Life And Death 1045.

The Chronicles Of Life And Death

by Good Charlotte
October 5, 2004
The twentysomething pop-punkers attempt to move past their past TRL success with a more mature follow-up to 2002's 'Young And The Hopeless.'
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
The Illusion Of Progress 1046.

The Illusion Of Progress

by Staind
August 19, 2008
Staind returns with its sixth album, produced by Johnny K.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.7
Silence Is Easy 1047.

Silence Is Easy

by Starsailor
January 27, 2004
The sophomore effort for the English quartet includes two tracks produced by the legendary (and allegedly homicidal) Phil Spector, with the remainder handled by John Leckie and Danton Suppie.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.2
Nightbird 1048.

Nightbird

by Erasure
January 25, 2005
'Nightbird' marks the first disc of original songs from the duo of Andrew Bell and Vince Clarke in five years.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.2
We Don't Need To Whisper 1049.

We Don't Need To Whisper

by Angels and Airwaves
May 23, 2006
The first post-Blink-182 recording for Tom DeLonge finds the singer-guitarist in a new group with members of The Offspring and The Distillers.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.5
Every Man For Himself 1050.

Every Man For Himself

by Hoobastank
May 16, 2006
The unfortunately-named Agoura Hills, Calif. rockers--now down to a trio after losing their bassist--return with a third album.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.0
Present/Future 1051.

Present/Future

by Eagle Eye Cherry
October 30, 2001
The sophomore effort for Eagle-Eye Cherry (following 1998's Grammy-nominated 'Desireless') includes a guest appearance from sister Neneh Cherry on one track. Rick Rubin produces.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Horrorscope 1052.

Horrorscope

by Eve 6
July 25, 2000
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.5
Boomslang 1053.

Boomslang

by Johnny Marr & The Healers
February 4, 2003
The Smiths' guitarist takes a turn at the microphone for the first time, handling vocal duties for his new band, The Healers. The lineup also includes Zak Starkey (son of Ringo Starr) on drums and Kula Shaker bassist Alonza Bevan.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.6
Make Believe 1054.

Make Believe

by Weezer
May 10, 2005
Rick Rubin produced album number five for the Rivers Cuomo-led band.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.0
Keys To The World 1055.

Keys To The World

by Richard Ashcroft
March 21, 2006
This is the third solo album for the former Verve frontman.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.0
Pressure Chief 1056.

Pressure Chief

by Cake
October 5, 2004
The Northern California band's fifth album in ten years includes a cover of Bread's "Guitar Man."
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.0
Pushing The Senses 1057.

Pushing The Senses

by Feeder
January 31, 2005
The fifth studio release for the veteran UK rock trio fronted by Grant Nicholas comes three years after the suicide of the band's drummer, Jon Lee.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.8
Devil's Playground 1058.

Devil's Playground

by Billy Idol
March 22, 2005
The 80s star returns with his first album in a dozen years.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.3
Pop Trash 1059.

Pop Trash

by Duran Duran
June 13, 2000
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.3
Disconnection Notice 1060.

Disconnection Notice

by Goldfinger
February 15, 2005
The veteran pop-punk outfit led by John Feldmann returns with a fifth studio disc.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
Size Matters 1061.

Size Matters

by Helmet
October 5, 2004
The metal band returns after a seven-year recording hiatus with this new disc, produced by band leader Page Hamilton (the only original member here) with Jay Baumgardner and Charlie Clouser.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.8
Astronaut 1062.

Astronaut

by Duran Duran
October 12, 2004
'Astronaut' marks first album by Duran Duran's original lineup since 1983's 'Seven And The Ragged Tiger.' Dallas Austin and Don Gilmore are among the producers.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.3
Driving A Million 1063.

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
Dark Light 1064.

Dark Light

by H.I.M.
September 27, 2005
This is the first U.S. release for the popular Finnish goth-rock band (the initials stand for His Infernal Majesty) fronted by Ville Hermani Vallo.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace 1065.

Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

by The Offspring
June 17, 2008
The first album in over four years for the California punk band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.6
City Beach 1066.

City Beach

by Jill Cunniff
February 20, 2007
This is the first solo album for the former member of Luscious Jackson and Kostars.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.4
Fake Songs 1067.

Fake Songs

by Liam Lynch
April 8, 2003
Best known as the co-creator of MTV's cult hit sock puppet show "Sifl and Olly," Liam Lynch has also studied music at Paul McCartney's academy and is a published writer. 'Fake Songs,' his first album, includes "United States of Whatever" (the most popular song from S&O and now a minor alternative radio hit) and such tracks as "Fake David Bowie Song," "Fake Pixies Song," and "Fake Depeche Mode Song."
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.0
Break Up 1068.

Break Up

by Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson
September 15, 2009
The album of songs about a rocky love affair was recorded in 2006 (before Scarlett's 2008 covers album).
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.9
Monochrome 1069.

Monochrome

by Helmet
July 18, 2006
This is the second release for the second incarnation of Helmet, which features frontman Page Hamilton backed by a new rhythm section.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.6
Brett Anderson 1070.

Brett Anderson

by Brett Anderson
March 26, 2007
This is the solo debut for the former frontman of Suede and The Tears.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.1
Untitled 1071.

Untitled

by Korn
July 31, 2007
Drummer Terry Bozzio only features in half of the tracks on Korn's eighth album, which ends their current contract with Virgin.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.3
For(n)ever 1072.

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
Amateur Night In The Big Top 1073.

Amateur Night In The Big Top

by Shaun William Ryder
September 2, 2003
'Amateur Night' marks the first solo release for the former frontman of the Happy Mondays and Black Grape. Cabaret Voltaire's Stephen Mallinder co-produced.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.5
Don't Tread On Me 1074.

Don't Tread On Me

by 311
August 16, 2005
The Omaha, Nebraska alt-rockers return with an eighth album.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.0
Winning Days 1075.

Winning Days

by The Vines
March 23, 2004
Working once again with producer Rob Schnapf (Beck, Guided By Voices, Elliot Smith), the Aussies return with a second LP.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.4
Time Changes Everything 1076.

Time Changes Everything

by John Squire
September 16, 2002
The guitarist for the legendary Manchester outfit The Stone Roses emerges with his very first solo album (after the breakup of his less successful second band, the Seahorses). It also marks the first appearance of Squire as a vocalist, as he sings on each of these 10 tracks.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.4
More Than You Think You Are 1077.

More Than You Think You Are

by Matchbox Twenty
November 19, 2002
Still lowercase, the alt-rock band led by Rob Thomas (who is perhaps more famous for "Smooth" on Santana's 1999 album) returns with their third album, the first on which the band shared songwriting duties as a unit.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.7
Duke Lion Fights The Terror!! 1078.

Duke Lion Fights The Terror!!

by Bigdumbface
March 6, 2001
Bigdumbface is a side project of Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.8
Songs From Black Mountain 1079.

Songs From Black Mountain

by Live
June 6, 2006
Going on 15 years of recording, the once-popular Ed Kowalczyk & co. return with a follow-up to 2003's 'Birds Of Pray.'
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.3
Faceless 1080.

Faceless

by Godsmack
April 8, 2003
The Boston-based punk-metal outfit returns with a third studio LP, produced by David Botrill (Tool).
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.4
Black Butterfly 1081.

Black Butterfly

by Buckcherry
September 16, 2008
The rock band's fourth album includes a song released for the video game Rock Band.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.3
Fiction Family 1082.

Fiction Family

by Fiction Family
January 20, 2009
Switchfoot's Jon Foreman and Nickle Creek's Sean Watkins release their debut together as Fiction Family.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
tbd
Birds Of Pray 1083.

Birds Of Pray

by Live
May 20, 2003
Ed Kowalczyk & co. return for their sixth album, produced by Jim Wirt (Incubus, Something Corporate).
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.6
Blood Sport 1084.

Blood Sport

by Sneaker Pimps
February 19, 2002
The band that gave us alt-radio hit "6 Underground" returns with a third album, although their second (1999's 'Splinter') failed to secure U.S. distribution. Guitarist Chris Corner now handles lead vocals, replacing the departed Kelli Dayton.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.4
Underclass Hero 1085.

Underclass Hero

by Sum 41
July 24, 2007
The punk pop band releases its fifth studio album.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.1
Theology 1086.

Theology

by Sinéad O'Connor
June 26, 2007
This unusual double-disc set pairs two albums with almost identical tracklistings. One (the "Dublin Sessions") is an acoustic set, while the second disc ("London Sessions") was recorded with a full band.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.3
Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water 1087.

Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water

by Limp Bizkit
October 17, 2000
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.8
Dark Horse 1088.

Dark Horse

by Nickelback
November 18, 2008
The Canadian rock band releases its sixth album produced with Mutt Lange.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
4.5
Take A Look In The Mirror 1089.

Take A Look In The Mirror

by Korn
November 21, 2003
The California nu-metal band offers a back-to-basics approach on this sixth LP.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
8.3
Dark Touches 1090.

Dark Touches

by Har Mar Superstar
October 13, 2009
After trying out acting and working with Neon Neon, Sean Tillmann returns to Har Mar Superstar to release his latest album.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
tbd
The End of All Things to Come 1091.

The End of All Things to Come

by Mudvayne
January 19, 2002
David Bottrill produced this third LP for the Peoria, Ill.-based metal band.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.5
Beyond The Neighbourhood 1092.

Beyond The Neighbourhood

by Athlete
September 25, 2007
The third album from the UK group was self-produced by the band.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
8.4
Chapter V 1093.

Chapter V

by Staind
August 9, 2005
The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.1
This Is A Fix 1094.

This Is A Fix

by The Automatic
August 25, 2008
The Welsh band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.4
The Battle For Everything 1095.

The Battle For Everything

by Five for Fighting
February 3, 2004
Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik returns with his third Five For Fighting album, with Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow) handling some of the production duties.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.2
Outta Sight / Outta Mind 1096.

Outta Sight / Outta Mind

by The Datsuns
September 14, 2004
The New Zealand rockers return with a second album, produced by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
8.4
This Is Forever 1097.

This Is Forever

by She Wants Revenge
October 9, 2007
The sophomore album for the Southern California-based group.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.7
Big Bad World 1098.

Big Bad World

by Plain White T's
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the rock band from Illinois, who's single 'Hey There Delilah' (off their 2005 album "All That We Needed" and re-released as a single in 2007) was nominated for a Grammy in 2008.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
Other People's Songs 1099.

Other People's Songs

by Erasure
January 28, 2003
What could possibly be more relevant in 2003 than an 80s band covering their favorite hits of the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Tracks here include Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," Buddy Holly's "Everday," and The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star."
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.2
Lost And Found 1100.

Lost And Found

by Mudvayne
April 12, 2005
The nu-metal quartet have ditched their makeup and alien nicknames for this third album, produced with Dave Fortman.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
7.2