Album Releases by User Score

Shelter From The Ash 301.

Shelter From The Ash

by Six Organs of Admittance
November 20, 2007
The 10th album for Ben Chasny's experimental rock band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Western Xterminator 302.

Western Xterminator

by RTX
March 20, 2007
'Xterminator' is the second album for Jennifer Herrema's post-Royal Trux project.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon 303.

Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon

by Devendra Banhart
September 25, 2007
The latest album from the Texas-based artist includes guest appearances by Gael Garc?a Bernal, Nick Valensi of The Strokes, and Rodrigo Amarante of Los Hermanos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Send Away The Tigers 304.

Send Away The Tigers

by Manic Street Preachers
May 7, 2007
Dave Eringa produced the politically-charged eighth studio album for the Welsh rockers.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Book Of Bad Breaks 305.

Book Of Bad Breaks

by Thee More Shallows
April 24, 2007
The experimental San Francisco trio's third record marks their debut for Anticon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Fantastic Playroom 306.

Fantastic Playroom

by New Young Pony Club
July 9, 2007
The debut album for this indie electronica band from London, England.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
From the Corner to the Block 307.

From the Corner to the Block

by Galactic
August 21, 2007
The sixth CD from the New Orleans funk/jazz outfit includes guests Lyrics Born, The Coup's Boots Riley, Digable Planets' Ladybug Mecca, Juvenile, Jurassic 5's Chali 2na, Mr. Lif, and Gift of Gab from Blackalicious.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.2
Absolute Garbage 308.

Absolute Garbage

by Garbage
July 24, 2007
A best-of collection from the band led by singer Shirley Manson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Everything Last Winter 309.

Everything Last Winter

by Fields
May 8, 2007
This debut full-length for the British five-piece offers ten tracks of shoegaze- and folk-influenced indie rock. (We also detect a little Snow Patrol and Broken Social Scene in there.)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Two Gallants 310.

Two Gallants

by Two Gallants
September 25, 2007
The self-titled album is the third for the San Francisco duo.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
West 311.

West

by Lucinda Williams
February 13, 2007
The singer-songwriter co-produced her eighth album with veteran Hal Willner. The Jayhawks' Gary Louris is among the musicians lending a hand.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Mice Parade 312.

Mice Parade

by Mice Parade
May 8, 2007
This self-titled disc finds Adam Pierce joined by guests Kristin Anna Valtysdottir (Mum) and Laetitia Sadier (Stereolab).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
D-Sides 313.

D-Sides

by Gorillaz
November 20, 2007
The latest, two-disc album from one of Damon Albarn's bands contains remixes and demos.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow 314.

Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume Two: No World For Tomorrow

by Coheed and Cambria
October 23, 2007
The album features Taylor Hawkins on drums after Josh Eppard left the band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.5
New Maps of Hell 315.

New Maps of Hell

by Bad Religion
July 9, 2007
The hardcore, often political rockers return with their 14th studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall 316.

Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall

by Rufus Wainwright
December 4, 2007
The live album of Rufus Wainwright's recreation of Judy Garland's 1961 concert at Carnegie Hall.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Black Pompadour 317.

Black Pompadour

by The Zincs
March 20, 2007
John McEntire produced this third album for the Chicago indie rockers led by Jim Elkington.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
American Doll Posse 318.

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
Dylanesque 319.

Dylanesque

by Bryan Ferry
June 19, 2007
Covers are nothing new for the Roxy Music frontman, but 'Dylanesque' marks the first time Ferry has dedicated an entire album to the work of a single artist. (That would be Bob Dylan, in case you didn't notice the title.)
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Libertad 320.

Libertad

by Velvet Revolver
July 3, 2007
Scott Weiland and company return with their second album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Stand Your Ground 321.

Stand Your Ground

by Little Barrie
January 29, 2007
Dan the Automator co-produced this sophomore set for the English rockers led by Barrie Cadogan.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Elect The Dead 322.

Elect The Dead

by Serj Tankian
October 23, 2007
The System of a Down singer's solo debut album features fellow bandmate John Dolmayan on drums, along with players from Primus and opera singer Ani Maldjian.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Shotter's Nation 323.

Shotter's Nation

by Babyshambles
October 23, 2007
Pete Doherty tries to get out of the tabloids and into critic's hearts with his latest album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
The Shade Of Poison Trees 324.

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
Situation 325.

Situation

by Buck 65
October 30, 2007
The Canadian artist's sixth full length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Not Too Late 326.

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
Traffic And Weather 327.

Traffic And Weather

by Fountains of Wayne
April 3, 2007
Band member Adam Schlesinger produced FOW's long-awaited fourth studio album, which follows four years after their breakthrough hit 'Welcome Interstate Managers.'
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Turn The Lights Out 328.

Turn The Lights Out

by The Ponys
March 20, 2007
The Chicago band's third album marks their Matador debut. John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr.) produces.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Lion The Girl 329.

Lion The Girl

by Midnight Movies
April 24, 2007
Steve Fisk produced this sophomore set for the--dare we say it--cinematic Los Angeles-based band, now a four-piece after the departure of co-founder Jason Hammons and the addition of two new members.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Songs Of Mass Destruction 330.

Songs Of Mass Destruction

by Annie Lennox
October 2, 2007
Glen Ballard produces the ex-Eurythmics singer's fourth album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Roadkill Overcoat 331.

Roadkill Overcoat

by Busdriver
January 30, 2007
Los Angeles rapper Regan Farquhar returns with an album produced by Boom Bip and DJ Nobody.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
The Fragile Army 332.

The Fragile Army

by The Polyphonic Spree
June 19, 2007
This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.4
Drastic Fantastic 333.

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
National Anthem Of Nowhere 334.

National Anthem Of Nowhere

by Apostle Of Hustle
March 6, 2007
'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
One Of The Boys 335.

One Of The Boys

by Gretchen Wilson
May 15, 2007
The country singer follows her disappointing sophomore set with this third album, which includes multiple co-writes with John Rich (of Big & Rich).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Asleep At Heaven's Gate 336.

Asleep At Heaven's Gate

by Rogue Wave
September 18, 2007
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Jordin Sparks 337.

Jordin Sparks

by Jordin Sparks
November 20, 2007
The latest "American Idol" winner releases her debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
We Are The Night 338.

We Are The Night

by The Chemical Brothers
July 17, 2007
The sixth album from the veteran electronica act includes guest appearances by Willy Mason, The Klaxons, Fatlip and Midlake.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.5
Enemy Chorus 339.

Enemy Chorus

by The Earlies
January 23, 2007
This is the second LP for the ever-growing prog-rock collective that calls both England and Texas home.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Can I Keep This Pen? 340.

Can I Keep This Pen?

by Northern State
August 28, 2007
The Long Island trio moves away from a major label for this album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.0
Reformation Post T.L.C. 341.

Reformation Post T.L.C.

by The Fall
March 27, 2007
The Mark E. Smith-led band's 26th studio album (give or take) features yet another new lineup of musicians (who also play in Los Angeles outfit Darker My Sweet), as the previous set mutinied on tour last year.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
Glitter In The Gutter 342.

Glitter In The Gutter

by Jesse Malin
March 20, 2007
Ryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Jakob Dylan and Josh Homme guest on the New York singer-songwriter's rootsy third album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Tongues 343.

Tongues

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
March 20, 2007
This third collaboration between jazz drummer Reid and Four Tet's Hebden was again recorded live, without any edits or overdubs.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
These Friends Of Mine 344.

These Friends Of Mine

by Rosie Thomas
March 13, 2007
Sufjan Stevens, David Bazan, and Damien Jurado are among the numerous guests on the Seattle singer-songwriter's fourth album, which includes a cover of R.E.M.'s "The One I Love."
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Into The Wild 345.

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
Our Earthly Pleasures 346.

Our Earthly Pleasures

by Maxïmo Park
May 8, 2007
Gil Norton produced this second album for the Paul Smith-fronted UK rock outfit, who debuted in 2005 with the Mercury Music Prize-nominated 'A Certain Trigger.'
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Venus Doom 347.

Venus Doom

by H.I.M.
September 18, 2007
The Finnish hard rock band's sixth album includes one song that is over 10 minutes long.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Little Pop Rock 348.

Little Pop Rock

by Sister Vanilla
April 3, 2007
If it sounds like The Jesus And Mary Chain fronted by a woman, well, that's precisely because it is. JAMC's Jim and William Reid join sister Linda (as well as Freeheat's Ben Lurie) for this first Sister Vanilla album, which has been in the works for a decade.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Riot! 349.

Riot!

by Paramore
June 12, 2007
Hayley Williams leads her Franklin, Tennessee-based band in their second album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Golden Pollen 350.

Golden Pollen

by Savath & Savalas
June 19, 2007
This latest release for Scott Herren's Catalan- and tropicalia-themed Prefuse 73 side project is basically a Herren solo record, with the producer even singing on a number of tracks. Other vocalists include Mia Doi Todd and Jose Gonzalez.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy 351.

Go Go Smear The Poison Ivy

by Mum
September 25, 2007
The Icelandic group releases their fourth album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Mentor Tormentor 352.

Mentor Tormentor

by Earlimart
August 21, 2007
The Los Angeles band's follow-up to their 2004 release, Treble & Tremble.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Let Me Introduce My Friends 353.

Let Me Introduce My Friends

by I'm from Barcelona
March 20, 2007
Actually, they're from Sweden. Numbering a Polyphonic Spree-esque 29 members, the Emanuel Lundgren-led collective made their full-length debut in 2006 with the unusually chipper 'Friends,' which hit the States in early 2007.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
As I Am 354.

As I Am

by Alicia Keys
November 13, 2007
Alicia Keys' third album includes guest vocalists Marsha Ambrosius, John Mayer, and Linda Perry.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Chase This Light 355.

Chase This Light

by Jimmy Eat World
October 16, 2007
Butch Vig produces their sixth studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
If The Ocean Gets Rough 356.

If The Ocean Gets Rough

by Willy Mason
March 20, 2007
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter makes his Astralwerks debut with this second album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
One Man Revolution 357.

One Man Revolution

by The Nightwatchman
April 24, 2007
Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello makes his solo debut as The Nightwatchman, with Brendan O'Brien producing this acoustic set.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
Places Like This 358.

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
It Won't Be Soon Before Long 359.

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
The Best Damn Thing 360.

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
Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo 361.

Alone: The Home Recordings of Rivers Cuomo

by Rivers Cuomo
December 18, 2007
The album by Weezer's frontman features home demos from 1992 to 2007.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
The Sun 362.

The Sun

by Fridge
June 19, 2007
'Sun' is the first release in six years for the post-rock outfit whose members include Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Adem Ilhan.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
The Cost 363.

The Cost

by The Frames
February 20, 2007
The Dublin, Ireland band returns with a follow-up to 2005's 'Burn The Maps.'
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.4
Ode To Ochrasy 364.

Ode To Ochrasy

by Mando Diao
April 24, 2007
This is the third album for the Britrock-influenced Swedish band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.9
The Search 365.

The Search

by Son Volt
March 6, 2007
Frontman Jay Farrar produced the band's fifth album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
A Weekend In The City 366.

A Weekend In The City

by Bloc Party
February 6, 2007
Kele Okereke & co. try to avoid the sophomore slump with this highly-anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed debut 'Silent Alarm.'
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Twelve 367.

Twelve

by Patti Smith
April 24, 2007
This all-covers album includes Smith's takes on songs by Tears For Fears, Stevie Wonder, Nirvana, Paul Simon and Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
Santi 368.

Santi

by The Academy Is...
April 3, 2007
This is the second LP for the Chicago emo band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Sawdust 369.

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
Freedom's Road 370.

Freedom's Road

by John Mellencamp
January 23, 2007
The rocker's first album of originals in six years includes the Chevy Trucks themesong "Our Country."
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.1
An End Has A Start 371.

An End Has A Start

by Editors
July 17, 2007
The Birmingham, England group tries to escape the sophmore slump and comparisons to other bands with their second album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Kevin Michael 372.

Kevin Michael

by Kevin Michael
October 2, 2007
Michael's debut album features Wyclef Jean, Lupe Fiasco, Saigon, and Q Tip.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
Those The Brokes 373.

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
Lynn Teeter Flower 374.

Lynn Teeter Flower

by Maria Taylor
March 6, 2007
The Azure Ray singer's second solo set was recorded with Spoon's Jim Eno and Now It's Overhead's Andy LeMaster as well as Memphis producer Doug Easley. Conor Oberst guests.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Make Another World 375.

Make Another World

by Idlewild
March 6, 2007
The Scottish rockers fronted by Roddy Woomble reunite with producer Dave Eringa for this follow-up to 2005's 'Warnings/Promises.'
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
Vessels 376.

Vessels

by Wolf & Cub
March 6, 2007
The buzz band from Adelaide, Australia (notable in part due to their twin-drummer lineup) make their full-length debut with this hard-rocking, psychedelic 10-song effort.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Sex Change 377.

Sex Change

by Trans Am
February 20, 2007
The ironic Washington, D.C. post-rockers return with their first album in three years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Rise To Your Knees 378.

Rise To Your Knees

by Meat Puppets
July 17, 2007
The rock band reunites (with a new drummer) for a new album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
Planet Earth 379.

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
R.E.M Live 380.

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
A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation 381.

A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation

by The Wombats
November 5, 2007
The debut album from the three-piece from Liverpool, England.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
There's No 666 In Outer Space 382.

There's No 666 In Outer Space

by Hella
January 30, 2007
The Sacramento duo has transformed into a full five-piece band, fronted by new singer Aaron Ross, for this new LP.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water 383.

The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water

by Thrice
October 16, 2007
The first of two volumes of EPs produced by their guitarist Teppei Teranishi.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Ten New Messages 384.

Ten New Messages

by The Rakes
March 19, 2007
The London band's second album was produced by Jim Abiss and Brendan Lynch.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Hourglass 385.

Hourglass

by Dave Gahan
October 23, 2007
This is the second solo album for the Depeche Mode singer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Brand New By Tomorrow 386.

Brand New By Tomorrow

by Money Mark
February 27, 2007
Producer and Beastie Boys collaborator Mark Ramos-Nishita returns with a solo vocal-driven album, his first release in nearly six years (and his first output for Jack Johnson's label).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Oblivion With Bells 387.

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
Goodbye 388.

Goodbye

by Ulrich Schnauss
July 10, 2007
The third album for the German electronica artist.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.6
System 389.

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
Preparations 390.

Preparations

by Prefuse 73
October 23, 2007
The fourth album for the artist also known as Savath & Savalas.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Lost Highway 391.

Lost Highway

by Bon Jovi
June 19, 2007
Nashville producer Dann Huff helmed Bon Jovi's first album-length stab at country-rock. LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich guest.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Music Is My Savior 392.

Music Is My Savior

by Mims
March 27, 2007
This debut for New York rapper Shawn Mims--which includes his hit single "This Is Why I'm Hot"--was produced by Miami's Blackout Movement.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
2.6
My December 393.

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
Last Light 394.

Last Light

by Matt Pond
September 25, 2007
The seventh album for the indie rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Introducing Joss Stone 395.

Introducing Joss Stone

by Joss Stone
March 20, 2007
Despite the title, this is the third album for the young British soul singer. Raphael Saadiq produces, with Lauryn Hill and Common guesting.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
Some Loud Thunder 396.

Some Loud Thunder

by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
January 30, 2007
Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Version 397.

Version

by Mark Ronson
June 12, 2007
The second artist album from the acclaimed DJ and producer (Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen) is filled with covers, as Ronson takes on works by artists as diverse as Radiohead, The Smiths, Britney Spears, Coldplay and Ryan Adams. Both Winehouse and Allen guest, along with Robbie Williams, Phantom Planet and Kasabian.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Double Up 398.

Double Up

by R. Kelly
May 29, 2007
Apparently no longer trapped in the closet, the crooner enlists Young Jeezy, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris and T.I. to help enliven this upbeat successor to 2005's 'TP.3 Reloaded.'
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.2
Eat Me, Drink Me 399.

Eat Me, Drink Me

by Marilyn Manson
June 5, 2007
Album number six is the first new release in four years for the shock-rocker, who recorded the disc with guitarist Tim Skold.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Dip 400.

Dip

by L. Pierre
February 6, 2007
L(ucky) Pierre is the alter-ego of former Arab Strap member Aidan Moffat, and the cinematic, instrumental 'Dip' was recorded shortly before that band's breakup.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd

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