Album Releases by User Score

Animalore 701.

Animalore

by Via Audio
March 9, 2010
The Brooklyn-based quartet who met at Berklee College releases its follow-up to the band's 2007 debut produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
4 x 4 = 12 702.

4 x 4 = 12

by Deadmau5
December 7, 2010
The Canadian DJ who is known for his mouse-head costume releases his third full-length album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
A Thousand Suns 703.

A Thousand Suns

by Linkin Park
September 14, 2010
Linkin Park team up again with legendary producer Rick Rubin for its fourth album in attempt to create a genre all of its own.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
Calling All Hearts 704.

Calling All Hearts

by Keyshia Cole
December 21, 2010
Featuring acclaimed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, along with guest singers and rappers, Keyshia Cole's latest release offers a mix of down-tempo R&B melodies and upbeat tracks.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
2.0
Seeing Eye Dog 705.

Seeing Eye Dog

by Helmet
September 7, 2010
The band fronted by Page Hamilton includes yet another new line-up for its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Eskmo 706.

Eskmo

by Eskmo
October 19, 2010
Brendan Angelides releases his debut full-length album as Eskmo.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
From the Cradle to the Rave 707.

From the Cradle to the Rave

by Shit Robot
September 21, 2010
Full of futuristic synthesizer sounds and analog arrangements, Irish-born Marcus Lambkin's album of house jams features guest vocals from Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
100 Miles from Memphis 708.

100 Miles from Memphis

by Sheryl Crow
July 20, 2010
Sheryl Crow's seventh album takes a soulful musical direction for the singer-songwriter and features guest appearances from Justin Timberlake and Keith Richards.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
3.2
Say It 709.

Say It

by Born Ruffians
June 1, 2010
The Canadian indie rock trio releases the follow-up to the band's 2008 debut, Red, Yellow & Blue.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.9
Interpol 710.

Interpol

by Interpol
September 7, 2010
The NY-based band returns with its fourth, self-titled release, which was mixed by Alan Moulder and highlights the band's dark-themed, post-punk style.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Audio Secrecy 711.

Audio Secrecy

by Stone Sour
September 7, 2010
The third album for the Des Moines, IA-based band was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Alive As You Are 712.

Alive As You Are

by Darker My Love
August 17, 2010
Recorded at San Francisco's legendary Hyde Street Studios, this Los Angeles quintet's third album continues to cross genres with punk-infused psychedelic jams.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Love & War 713.

Love & War

by Daniel Merriweather
February 23, 2010
Better remembered for his vocal contributions on Mark Ronson's "Here Comes the Fuzz," as well as his mash-up for the single "Stop Me" as heard on Ronson's album, the Australian R&B vocalist will release his debut album entitled, Love & War.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Campfire Songs [Reissue] 714.

Campfire Songs [Reissue]

by Animal Collective
January 26, 2010
This is the reissue of Animal Collective's 2003 five-track album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Behave Yourself [EP] 715.

Behave Yourself [EP]

by Cold War Kids
January 19, 2010
The four-track EP features songs recorded during and after the "Loyalty To Loyalty" sessions.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Wreckorder 716.

Wreckorder

by Fran Healy
October 5, 2010
Paul McCartney and Neko Case appear as guest performers on the Travis frontman's debut solo album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Familial 717.

Familial

by Patrick Sansone
August 31, 2010
This is the first solo album for the Radiohead drummer.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.0
Outbursts 718.

Outbursts

by Turin Brakes
March 30, 2010
The British duo return to their folk rock roots with their debut on the Cooking Vinyl label.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin 719.

Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin

by Brian Wilson
August 17, 2010
Recorded with the support of the Gershwin estate, this tribute album finds Brian Wilson putting his own stamp on a number of George Gershwin classics, as well as completing two songs left unfinished at the time of the composer's death.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
VH1 Storytellers 720.

VH1 Storytellers

by Kanye West
January 5, 2010
The CD/DVD set features a performance from the VH1 Storytellers TV series after the release of "808's & Heartbreak."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
Drawing Down the Moon 721.

Drawing Down the Moon

by Azure Ray
September 14, 2010
Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor return to release the duo's fourth studio album after disbanding in 2004.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
Apparitions 722.

Apparitions

by Light Pollution
June 8, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the Chicago-based foursome.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Dreams 723.

Dreams

by Neil Diamond
November 2, 2010
Following Johnny Cash and, more recently, Tom Jones, the legendary crooner creates his own rendition of his favorites in this collection of covers by artists such as Leonard Cohen, the Beatles, and even his own classic tunes.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
You & I 724.

You & I

by The Pierces
November 30, 2010
The fourth album for the folk rock duo of sisters was produced by Guy Berryman of Coldplay and Rik Simpson.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Amoral 725.

Amoral

by Violens
November 9, 2010
Hailing from New York, the experimental rockers release their debut album of electronic, shimmery shoe-gazer rock and dance tracks, comparable to the likes of Cut Copy and New Order.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Constant 726.

The Constant

by Story Of The Year
February 16, 2010
Elvis Baskette produces the fourth album for the St. Louis rock band that started out as Big Blue Monkey (an existing blues group by the same name resulted in a name change).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor 727.

S-M 2: Abyss in B Minor

by Serena-Maneesh
March 23, 2010
The Norwegian band recorded some of this second full-length album in a cave.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Riposte 728.

Riposte

by Buke and Gass
September 14, 2010
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The House 729.

The House

by Katie Melua
August 3, 2010
The fourth studio album for the Georgian-born British singer-songwriter was produced by William Orbit.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
Court Yard Hounds 730.

Court Yard Hounds

by Court Yard Hounds
May 4, 2010
The Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison and Martie Maguire record a side project as a duo.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
Sex with an X 731.

Sex with an X

by The Vaselines
September 14, 2010
The indie-pop legends from Glasgow--that had a well-documented influence on Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain--keep at it 20 years since their last release with a new album of upbeat alterna-rock.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Bingo! 732.

Bingo!

by Steve Miller Band
June 15, 2010
The blues and R&B covers album for the California-based Steve Miller Band is its first studio album in seven years and features the late Norton Buffalo.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
You & Me 733.

You & Me

by Kevin Barker
January 19, 2010
The debut solo album for Vetiver's guitarist under his name features Joanna Newsom, Eric Johnson, Pat Sansone, and fellow Vetiver band member Otto Hauser as guest musicians.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Omni 734.

Omni

by Minus the Bear
May 4, 2010
Joe Chiccarelli produced the Seattle-based rock group's fourth album on new label Dangerbird Records.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
Versus 735.

Versus

by Usher
August 24, 2010
The Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist and actor returns with another album full of confessional slow jams and club bangers.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.1
Presidence 736.

Presidence

by Excepter
February 16, 2010
The Brooklyn band's latest album is a two-disc release featuring live studio recordings and live performances.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
% 737.

%

by Dinowalrus
January 19, 2010
This is the debut album for the Brooklyn-based trio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Anika 738.

Anika

by Anika
December 7, 2010
The debut album for the political journalist/music promoter was produced by Portishead's Geoff Barrow and recorded over 12 days.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Teargarden By Kaleidyscope: Vol. 1 [EP] 739.

Teargarden By Kaleidyscope: Vol. 1 [EP]

by The Smashing Pumpkins
May 25, 2010
The four-track EP is the first of a planned 11 EPs, which will all be released as one 44-track album at a later date.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.1
Mixed Race 740.

Mixed Race

by Tricky
October 5, 2010
Tricky is a highly acclaimed musician and producer whose eighth album crosses genres by mixing reggae, rap, jazz and rock to blur the lines of definition.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.6
The Flexible Entertainer 741.

The Flexible Entertainer

by Pit Er Pat
January 26, 2010
This is the first album since Rob Doran left the group in 2008 as Pit Er Pat continues on as a duo with remaining members Butchy Fuego and Fay Davis-Jeffers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Here Lies Love 742.

Here Lies Love

by David Byrne & Fatboy Slim
April 6, 2010
David Byrne works with Fatboy Slim for his concept album about the life of the former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. The two-disc set includes singers such as Tori Amos, Steve Earle, Sharon Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Natalie Merchant, Allison Moorer, Santigold, St. Vincent, Martha Wainwright, and Florence Welch.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Penny Sparkle 743.

Penny Sparkle

by Blonde Redhead
September 14, 2010
The alternative rock trio's eighth album was produced by Van Rivers and the Subliminal Kid.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Something for Everybody 744.

Something for Everybody

by Devo
June 15, 2010
Devo, the New Wave group from Ohio returns with its first album in over 20 years. It not only includes classic Devo but modern dance styles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
The Illustrated Garden 745.

The Illustrated Garden

by Radar Bros.
March 23, 2010
The Los Angeles rock band's latest album introduces new members Be Hussey (bass) and Stevie Treichel (drums).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Come Around Sundown 746.

Come Around Sundown

by Kings of Leon
October 19, 2010
Released two years after the international breakthrough hit Only by the Night, Come Around Sundown continues Kings of Leon's journey into the upper echelon of mainstream pop/rock, with super-sized choruses and guitar heroics thrown in for good measure.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2) 747.

H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2)

by Lloyd Banks
November 22, 2010
The sequel to the rapper's 2004 release "The Hunger for More" features such guests as 50 Cent, Styles P, Raekwon, Tony Yayo, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Ryan Leslie, and Fabolous.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.7
Hang Cool Teddy Bear 748.

Hang Cool Teddy Bear

by Meat Loaf
May 11, 2010
The latest album for the artist was produced by Rob Cavallo and features such guests as American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, Queen's Brian May, Steve Val, The Darkness' Justin Hawkins, and Jack Black.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Return To Form 749.

Return To Form

by Major Stars
January 26, 2010
This is the latest album for the Massachusetts-based rock band, whose only lineup change occurred in 2005 when Sandra Barrett took over vocal duties for the band from guitarist Wayne Rogers.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Barbara 750.

Barbara

by We Are Scientists
June 15, 2010
The latest album for the indie rock band We Are Scientists is its first with ex-Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
All Night Long 751.

All Night Long

by Buckcherry
August 3, 2010
The fifth album from this Los Angeles-based band is filled with straightforward rock-and-roll anthems.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
History of Modern 752.

History of Modern

by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
September 28, 2010
The first album in 14 years for the Liverpool, England, musicians who are best known in the US for the song If You Leave from the movie Pretty in Pink.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Permalight 753.

Permalight

by Rogue Wave
March 2, 2010
Formed in Oakland, California by Zach Schwartz, the indie rock band releases its fourth full-length album and its first with Cameron Jasper who replaced Patrick Abernethy (who took over for Evan Farrell when he left the band in 2007) on bass.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
WYWH 754.

WYWH

by The Concretes
November 9, 2010
After three years, the Stockholm-based band is back with its fourth album of pure dance pop.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Fire Away 755.

Fire Away

by Ozomatli
April 20, 2010
The Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based group releases its latest album produced by Tony Berg.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Frauhaus! 756.

Frauhaus!

by Wetdog
January 19, 2010
The second album for the British punk rock trio follows their debut album released 18 months earlier.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The  Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted 757.

The Appeal: Georgia's Most Wanted

by Gucci Mane
September 28, 2010
The third studio release for the rapper features guest appearances by Bun B, Swizz Beatz, Ray J, Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Wyclef Jean, and Estelle.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
No Guts. No Glory. 758.

No Guts. No Glory.

by Airbourne
April 20, 2010
The Australian rock band formed by brothers, Joel and Ryan O'Keeffe releases its second full-length studio album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.1
Where the Messengers Meet 759.

Where the Messengers Meet

by Marshall Verdoes
August 3, 2010
The Seattle indie rock quartet returns with its sophomore disc less than two years after debuting its self-titled album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Scream 760.

Scream

by Ozzy Osbourne
June 22, 2010
Ozzy's is a scream heard around the world. The former Black Sabbath frontman returns with his 10th studio album of menacing heavy metal.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
The Colossus 761.

The Colossus

by RJD2
January 19, 2010
The fourth full-length album for the producer-DJ better known to the general public as the creator of the "Mad Men" theme (an edited version of his instrumental track "A Beautiful Mine.").
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Farmer's Daughter 762.

Farmer's Daughter

by Crystal Bowersox
December 14, 2010
The major-label debut from the American Idol star sticks to her style on the show--folk-tinged, reflective rock reminiscent of the early-'60s era.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Back To Light 763.

Back To Light

by Bomb The Bass
March 2, 2010
Tim Simenon returned after nearly 15 years to his Bomb The Bass name in 2008 and for his second album, works with Gui Boratto and features vocals from Depeche Mode's Martin Gore.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Lonely Avenue 764.

Lonely Avenue

by Ben Folds
September 28, 2010
Singer-songwriter Ben Folds and English novelist Nick Hornby collaborate to create an album featuring the piano compositions and musical arrangements of Folds and the words of Hornby.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals 765.

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals

by Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
June 8, 2010
Mark Batson produced the third album for the Vermont-based rock group. It is the first with new members, Catherine Popper and Benny Yurco.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.4
Stigmata 766.

Stigmata

by Martin Rev
January 5, 2010
The former member of the electro-punk duo Suicide releases his latest solo album, which is dedicated to his wife who passed away in 2007.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Hands All Over 767.

Hands All Over

by Maroon 5
September 21, 2010
In 2008, Maroon 5 released a remix album with the help of several different DJs and producers. The group then spent most of the following two years working with a different producer -- famous rock/country-pop architect Robert John "Mutt" Lange -- on Hands All Over, which marked the band's third studio offering of rhythmic, soulful pop songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9
The Age Of Miracles 768.

The Age Of Miracles

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
April 27, 2010
The latest album for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter features Vince Gill and Alison Krauss as guest singers.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Beat The Devil's Tattoo 769.

Beat The Devil's Tattoo

by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
March 9, 2010
With new drummer Leah Shapiro (who replaced Nick Jago), the rock band from San Francisco works to mix its rock side with the country/acoustic sound it revealed in 2005's Howl.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
As U Were 770.

As U Were

by Lyrics Born
October 25, 2010
The latest album for the Bay area hip-hop artist features guest appearances by Lateet, Sam Sparro, Joyo Velarde, Trackademicks, Clyde Carson, The Gift, and Francis and the Lights.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
All Delighted People EP 771.

All Delighted People EP

by Sufjan Stevens
August 20, 2010
Before the October 12th release of Sufjan Steven's full length album The Age of Adz, the artist released this eight-track EP as a digital download.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.3
Descending Shadows 772.

Descending Shadows

by Pierced Arrows
February 2, 2010
Fred and Toody Cole, former members of the punk band Dead Moon formed Pierced Arrows with Kelly Halliburton to release the trio's debut album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Fly Yellow Moon 773.

Fly Yellow Moon

by Fyfe Dangerfield
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Recovery 774.

Recovery

by Eminem
June 22, 2010
Eminem continues his forward momentum with confrontational, angst-ridden rap that digs deep into the psyche on his new album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.3
Laws of Illusion 775.

Laws of Illusion

by Sarah McLachlan
June 15, 2010
Continually redefining herself in the realm of folk-pop singer/songwriters, McLachlan's latest delivery after seven years is filled with thoughtful lyrics and impassioned vocal harmonies, making the album worth the wait.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Tear The World Down 776.

Tear The World Down

by We Are The Fallen
May 11, 2010
Former Evanescence guitarist Ben Moody's new band features seventh season American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on lead vocals.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Haywire 777.

Haywire

by Josh Turner
February 9, 2010
The Grammy-nominated country singer-songwriter releases his fourth album, which was produced by Frank Roger.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Need You Now 778.

Need You Now

by Lady Antebellum
January 26, 2010
The second album for the Grammy-winning country trio was produced by Paul Worley.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Born Free 779.

Born Free

by Kid Rock
November 16, 2010
Taking a break from his usual rap and metal musical hybrid style, Kid Rock's latest album is influenced by country-rock and blues, featuring collaborations with Zac Brown, Sheryl Crow, and others.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
5.2
The  Constant 780.

The Constant

by I Blame Coco
November 9, 2010
Sting's daughter releases her debut album with her band I Blame Coco.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Fever 781.

Fever

by Bullet For My Valentine
April 27, 2010
Don Gilmore produced the third album for the Welsh heavy-metal band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
Higher Than The Eiffel 782.

Higher Than The Eiffel

by Audio Bullys
May 18, 2010
After scrapping some previous tracks, the electronic duo sat down and finished fourteen fresh tracks in six months for the band's first release in five years.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.4
Laws Of Illusion 783.

Laws Of Illusion

by Sarah McLachlan
June 15, 2010
Continually redefining herself in the realm of folk-pop singer/songwriters, McLachlan's latest delivery after seven years is filled with thoughtful lyrics and impassioned vocal harmonies, making the album worth the wait.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.1
Flaws 784.

Flaws

by Bombay Bicycle Club
July 13, 2010
Covers of John Martyn's Fairytale Lullaby and Joanna Newsom's Swansea are included in the British band's acoustic second album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.7
The  Weight's on the Wheels 785.

The Weight's on the Wheels

by The Russian Futurists
November 16, 2010
The Canadian band that began as a solo project for Matthew Hart releases its fourth full length album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Falcon 786.

Falcon

by The Courteeners
February 22, 2010
The follow-up to the band's gold album "St. Jude" was produced by Ed Buller.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
As I Call You Down 787.

As I Call You Down

by Fistful of Mercy
October 5, 2010
The debut release for the supergroup includes Ben Harper, Joseph Arthur, and George Harrison's son, Dhani Harrison, as well as nine acoustic tracks.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Hellbilly Deluxe II 788.

Hellbilly Deluxe II

by Rob Zombie
February 2, 2010
Produced by Zombie himself, Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is a follow-up to his 1998 debut solo effort called Hellbilly Deluxe.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Nightmare 789.

Nightmare

by Avenged Sevenfold
July 27, 2010
Following the unexpected death of drummer Jimmy Sullivan, the metal band's latest release is a reflection on death and despair that fits the menacing mood, which has shaped its sound over the years.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.4
Nothing 790.

Nothing

by N.E.R.D
November 2, 2010
N.E.R.D.'s fourth album takes a new direction by adding psychedelic rock influences to their mad-scientist mix of hip-hop, along with the addition of a new female vocalist to the original Virginia trio.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.8
What Lasts 791.

What Lasts

by These United States
July 20, 2010
The fourth album for the indie group from Washington, DC, and Lexington, Kentucky, features Dawn Landes as a guest singer.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd

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