Album Releases by User Score

Black and White America 701.

Black and White America

by Lenny Kravitz
August 29, 2011
The funk rock singer and multi-instrumentalist releases his ninth studio album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.0
Sam Baker's Album 702.

Sam Baker's Album

by Samiyam
July 5, 2011
This is the second full-length album for the hip-hop producer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Gangs 703.

Gangs

by And So I Watch You from Afar
May 2, 2011
The second album for the Belfast rock band was produced with Ricky O'Reilly.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Monkeytown 704.

Monkeytown

by Modeselektor
October 11, 2011
The Berlin duo's third album includes Radiohead's Thom Yorke as a guest vocalist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Was I the Wave? 705.

Was I the Wave?

by Miracle Fortress
May 17, 2011
The sophomore album for the indie Canadian band led by Graham Van Pelt is its first in more than four years.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Rise Again 706.

Rise Again

by Bill Laswell
May 10, 2011
The reggae artist's latest album was produced with Bill Laswell.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Chopped and Screwed 707.

Chopped and Screwed

by Micachu & the Shapes
March 8, 2011
The album recorded at King's Place in May 2010 has Micachu collaborating with the London Sinfonietta Orchestra.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
No Help Coming 708.

No Help Coming

by Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs
April 26, 2011
The British singer-songwriter pairs up with Lawyer Dave for the third release of retro country rock and rockabilly.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Fall 709.

The Fall

by Gorillaz
April 19, 2011
The digital-only album was recorded by Damon Albarn on his iPad while on tour in 2010 is released on CD.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.5
Scintilli 710.

Scintilli

by Plaid
September 27, 2011
This is the sixth album for the IDM duo of Ed Handley and Andy Turner.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped 711.

Organ Music Not Vibraphone Like I'd Hoped

by Moonface
August 2, 2011
Spencer Krug (of Wolf Parade fame) releases his solo album under his Moonface moniker.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
What Did You Expect from the Vaccines? 712.

What Did You Expect from the Vaccines?

by The Vaccines
May 31, 2011
The debut album for the British indie rock band was produced by Dan Grech.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Friends for Now 713.

Friends for Now

by Young Prisms
January 18, 2011
This is the debut full-length album for the San Francisco psychedelic rock quintet.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
For True 714.

For True

by Trombone Shorty
September 13, 2011
The second album for the New Orleans jazz artist who not only plays the trombone, trumpet, piano, and drums, but also sings features such guests as Jeff Beck, Warren Haynes, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Ledisi.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
100 Percent Publishing 715.

100 Percent Publishing

by Wiley
July 19, 2011
The seventh studio album by the English producer and rapper was written, produced, and mastered entirely by Wiley.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
No Witch 716.

No Witch

by The Cave Singers
February 22, 2011
The Seattle folk trio's new album is their first foray into a more driving, rock sound -- adding a heavier dimension to their folk sound.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Watch Me Dance 717.

Watch Me Dance

by Toddla T
September 13, 2011
Sheffield producer Tom Bell's second album features J2K, Roots Manuva, and Shola Ama as guests.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Dancing Backward in High Heels 718.

Dancing Backward in High Heels

by New York Dolls
March 15, 2011
The legendary anarchic '70s proto-punk band that began the glam era return with their fifth album of swaggering, sleazy rock 'n roll.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Brilliant! Tragic! 719.

Brilliant! Tragic!

by Art Brut
May 24, 2011
With the help of producer Frank Black, lead singer Eddie Argos tries out his new singing techniques on the band's fourth release.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Last Night on Earth 720.

Last Night on Earth

by Noah and the Whale
March 15, 2011
Bandleader Charles Fink and the rest of the London five-piece release a new album of indie pop with an eccentric, melodic folk flair.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Femme Fatale 721.

Femme Fatale

by Britney Spears
March 29, 2011
The famous pop artist's seventh album promises a sleekly produced, seductive sound, perfect for a disco party with her signature dance floor pop.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics 722.

Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics

by Ducktails
January 18, 2011
This is the first solo release on Woodsist for the Real Estate guitarist Matthew Mondanile.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Geronimo! 723.

Geronimo!

by Piney Gir
October 24, 2011
Rob Campanella produced the fifth album for the Kansas-born and London-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Player Piano 724.

Player Piano

by Memory Tapes
July 5, 2011
This is the second album for Davye Hawk as Memory Tapes.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.0
Cadenza 725.

Cadenza

by Dutch Uncles
April 25, 2011
This is the second album for the Manchester, England, indie-pop quartet.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Live Music 726.

Live Music

by The Strange Boys
October 24, 2011
Jim Eno of Spoon produced the third album for the Austin, Texas rock group.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Garden of Arms 727.

Garden of Arms

by Peter Wolf Crier
September 6, 2011
The second release for Peter Pisano and Brian Moen was written after their 2010 tour.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Excerpts 728.

Excerpts

by Ensemble
January 25, 2011
This is the third album for Montreal's Olivier Alary, who previously worked with Bjork and Cat Power.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Dreams Come True 729.

Dreams Come True

by CANT
September 13, 2011
Chris Taylor of the Brooklyn band Grizzly Bear releases his solo side project.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Big Bells and Dime Songs 730.

Big Bells and Dime Songs

by Like Roberts
November 8, 2011
The Nashville-born and New York-based folk singer releases his debut album recorded by Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Darwin Deez 731.

Darwin Deez

by Darwin Deez
May 24, 2011
The debut album for the New York indie pop artist finally reaches the US after a successful release in the UK in 2010.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
How to Become Clairvoyant 732.

How to Become Clairvoyant

by Robbie Robertson
April 5, 2011
The former Band guitarist returns with an album that looks back on his five-decade long career, featuring guests such as Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Tom Morello and Trent Reznor.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
No More Idols 733.

No More Idols

by Chase & Status
January 31, 2011
The second album for the British electronic duo features such guests as Plan B, Tinie Tempah, Dizzee Rascal, Cee-Lo Green, and White Lies.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
Share the Joy 734.

Share the Joy

by Vivian Girls
April 12, 2011
The Brooklyn trio releases its third album of '50s girl-group-style garage rock.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Dirty Work 735.

Dirty Work

by All Time Low
June 7, 2011
This is the emo-pop band's major-label debut.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
Walls 736.

Walls

by An Horse
April 26, 2011
The second full-length album for the Australian duo was produced by Howard Redekopp.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
It's a Corporate World 737.

It's a Corporate World

by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
June 7, 2011
The Detroit duo of Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott release another album of psychedelic indie pop.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
The Most Incredible Thing 738.

The Most Incredible Thing

by Pet Shop Boys
March 14, 2011
This is the soundtrack for the ballet based on a Hans Christian Anderson story.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.0
Shapes & Shadows 739.

Shapes & Shadows

by Ben Ottewell
February 15, 2011
Gomez guitarist Ben ottewell releases his debut solo album produced by Will Golden.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Total 740.

Total

by SebastiAn
July 5, 2011
The French electro and house music producer/remixer releases a debut full-length album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
American Goldwing 741.

American Goldwing

by Blitzen Trapper
September 13, 2011
The Portland folk-rockers return with a new album of psychedelic roots music.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Raven in the Grave 742.

Raven in the Grave

by The Raveonettes
April 5, 2011
The Danish duo's fifth studio album showcases much of their original sound -- dark, droning, distorted guitar pop.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.7
In Waves 743.

In Waves

by Trivium
August 9, 2011
The Floridian heavy metal band releases their fifth studio album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Outside 744.

Outside

by Tapes 'n Tapes
January 11, 2011
The indie rock band from Minnesota self-produced its third album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
People and Things 745.

People and Things

by Jack's Mannequin
October 4, 2011
This is the third album for the rock band led by the former Something Corporate singer Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Leave No Trace 746.

Leave No Trace

by Fool's Gold
August 16, 2011
The sophomore album from the Los Angeles quintet fuses Afropop with '80s new wave.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Build with Erosion 747.

Build with Erosion

by Lori Sean Berg
March 15, 2011
The band formed by drummers Shane Aspegren and Lori Sean Berg releases its third album recorded in Paris, France, with Antoine Gaillet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Never Trust a Happy Song 748.

Never Trust a Happy Song

by Grouplove
September 13, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based indie rock quintet.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
The  Blackbird Diaries 749.

The Blackbird Diaries

by Dave Stewart
August 23, 2011
The Eurythmics member releases a solo album of rock and blues, recorded at Nashville's famous Blackbird Studios.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Party Ain't Over 750.

The Party Ain't Over

by Wanda Jackson
January 25, 2011
Released a little over a year after rock-and-roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson and White Stripes frontman Jack White teamed up for a cover of Amy Winehouse, this album represents the first full-length album to be unleashed by the iconic singer in years and features appearances by White (who also served as producer).
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Zig Zaj 751.

Zig Zaj

by Boom Bip
September 27, 2011
The producer and Neon Neon cofounder's first solo credited album in six years features appearances from Cate Le Bon, Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Josh Klinghoffer, Money Mark, Mike Noyce, Empire of the Sun's Luke Steele, and Warpaint.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
1977 752.

1977

by Terius Nash
August 31, 2011
Recorded over two weeks, the dark and personal album was released for free on the Internet under his real name.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Stage Whisper 753.

Stage Whisper

by Charlotte Gainsbourg
December 13, 2011
The double album from the French singer features an 11-track live set and seven unreleased studio tracks, many of which were produced by Beck for Gainsbourg's 2009 release IRM.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Johnny Foreigner vs Everything 754.

Johnny Foreigner vs Everything

by Johnny Foreigner
December 6, 2011
This is the fourth full-length album for the British rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Talahomi Way 755.

Talahomi Way

by The High Llamas
April 19, 2011
This is the first album in four years for the London-based indie pop group led by Sean O'Hagan.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Leisure Seizure 756.

Leisure Seizure

by Tom Vek
October 4, 2011
It's been more than six years since Tom Vek released his well received debut album, We have Sound.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
La Sera 757.

La Sera

by La Sera
February 15, 2011
Katy Goodman, bassist and backing vocalist of the Vivian Girls, releases her first solo project of dreamy, ethereal rock.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Cold Still 758.

The Cold Still

by The Boxer Rebellion
March 29, 2011
The third album for the UK-based band, led by Tennessee-born Nathan Nicholson, was produced by Ethan Johns and exemplifies their wide-ranging sound.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
EAR PWR 759.

EAR PWR

by EAR PWR
May 24, 2011
This is the second album for the North Carolina-based pop duo.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Osaka Ramones 760.

Osaka Ramones

by Shonen Knife
August 15, 2011
The Goo Goo Dolls' Robby Takac produced the Japanese pop group's tribute album to The Ramones.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Hanna 761.

Hanna

by Original Soundtrack
September 6, 2011
The Chemical Brothers bring their electronic skills to the soundtrack of the 2011 film.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Lioness: Hidden Treasures 762.

Lioness: Hidden Treasures

by Amy Winehouse
December 6, 2011
The final album from Amy Winehouse was compiled by producer Salaam Remi from demos, covers, and, outtakes recorded from 2002 to March 2011
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Is This Hyperreal? 763.

Is This Hyperreal?

by Atari Teenage Riot
July 26, 2011
Alec Empire and Nic Endo, the remaining two members of the German band, have reunited to release another album of electronic punk rock.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.7
Soft Metals 764.

Soft Metals

by Soft Metals
July 19, 2011
This is the debut full-length release for the Portland, Oregon, electronic duo.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Music's Not for Everyone 765.

Music's Not for Everyone

by Chain & the Gang
February 22, 2011
This is the second full-length album for the rock band led by an Ian Svenonius.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Will The Guns Come Out 766.

Will The Guns Come Out

by Hanni el Khatib
September 26, 2011
The debut full-length album for the San Francisco-born artist features Her Space Holiday as a guest.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The  Return of Mr. Zone 6 767.

The Return of Mr. Zone 6

by Gucci Mane
March 22, 2011
The rapper's new album falls somewhere between an official release and a mixtape--his first album following a stint in prison.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.2
A Thousand Heys 768.

A Thousand Heys

by Mazes
April 12, 2011
Often compared to Pavement and the Buzzcocks, the London-based quartet release its first full-length debut of lo-fi rock.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Soul Punk 769.

Soul Punk

by Patrick Stump
October 18, 2011
The Fall Out Boy singer also wrote and produced this entire debut solo album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Mylo Xyloto 770.

Mylo Xyloto

by Coldplay
October 24, 2011
The fifth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band is a concept album about the love story of Mylo Xyloto, set in an alien dystopia.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Talk About Body 771.

Talk About Body

by MEN
February 1, 2011
After four years of being a Brooklyn-based band, the art/music collective formed by Le Tigre's J.D. Samson finally release their debut album of disco punk with a socio-political message.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Don't Act Like You Don't Care 772.

Don't Act Like You Don't Care

by Luke Temple
August 16, 2011
Here We Go Magic's Luke Temple releases his third solo album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Golden Age of Knowhere 773.

The Golden Age of Knowhere

by Funeral Party
March 29, 2011
The Los Angeles five-piece--named after a song by the Cure--deliver their debut album of catchy punk rock.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Two-Way Mirror 774.

Two-Way Mirror

by Crystal Antlers
July 19, 2011
The Los Angeles rock quintet releases its second full-length album produced by Mars Volta's Isaiah "Ikey" Owens.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Into the Murky Water 775.

Into the Murky Water

by The Leisure Society
May 2, 2011
This is the second album for the British folk rock band twice nominated for the Ivor Novello award for songwriting.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Lights 776.

Lights

by Ellie Goulding
March 8, 2011
The first full-length album for the British singer-songwriter debuted as number one on the UK album charts. The US version includes three songs not on the UK release.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
I Love You Go Easy 777.

I Love You Go Easy

by Devon Sproule
May 27, 2011
The latest album for the Canadian folk singer-songwriter was produced by Sandro Perri.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Get Lost 778.

Get Lost

by Mark McGuire
September 26, 2011
The Emeralds guitarist releases his second solo album, which includes a nearly 20-minute long track.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Jeff Bridges 779.

Jeff Bridges

by Jeff Bridges
August 16, 2011
Jeff Bridges releases the follow-up album to his debut "Be Here Soon" nearly a decade later, which is produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Meyrin Fields 780.

Meyrin Fields

by Broken Bells
March 29, 2011
The EP from the James Mercer and Brian Burton duo includes tracks not released on their self-titled album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Mission Bell 781.

Mission Bell

by Amos Lee
January 25, 2011
The fourth album for the singer-songwriter features appearances by Priscilla Ahn, Pieta Brown, James Gadson, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Iron & Wine's Sam Beam, and Calexico.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Is That You in the Blue? 782.

Is That You in the Blue?

by Dex Romweber Duo
July 26, 2011
With Dexter on guitar and his sister Sara on drums, the band releases its sophomore album of blues, jazz, psychobilly ballads, pop songs, and more.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Save Your Season 783.

Save Your Season

by Mint Julep
November 21, 2011
This is the second release for the husband and wife team of Keith and Hollie Kenniff.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Speed of Darkness 784.

Speed of Darkness

by Flogging Molly
May 31, 2011
Ryan Hewitt produced the Celtic punk rock band's fifth studio album, which was recorded at a church-turned-recording-studio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Different Gear, Still Speeding 785.

Different Gear, Still Speeding

by Beady Eye
March 1, 2011
With frontman Liam Gallagher taking the reins sans brother Noel, the debut of the Steve Lillywhite-produced album combines psychedelic rock with Beatles-sounding Brit-pop that shows remnants of early Oasis in it's sound.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.1
Gauntlet Hair 786.

Gauntlet Hair

by Gauntlet Hair
October 18, 2011
The Colorado duo of Andy R. and Craig Nice releases its debut full-length album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
This Is Christmas 787.

This Is Christmas

by Tim Wheeler
November 21, 2011
Ash singer Tim Wheeler and his singer/songwriter girlfriend, Emmy the Great, wrote this album of Christmas songs after being trapped at an airport by a snowstorm.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
In the Grace of Your Love 788.

In the Grace of Your Love

by The Rapture
September 5, 2011
The New York trio releases their fourth album of dance punk.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
Spills Out 789.

Spills Out

by Pterodactyl
November 15, 2011
The third album for the Brooklyn quartet sees the band turn toward a more pop sound.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Horses and High Heels 790.

Horses and High Heels

by Marianne Faithfull
June 28, 2011
The English singer-songwriter's latest solo album features four original songs and features Lou Reed on two tracks.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Ninth 791.

Ninth

by Peter Murphy
June 7, 2011
The former Bauhaus leader's first collection of new solo material in seven years is his ninth album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Space City Kicks 792.

Space City Kicks

by Robert Pollard
January 18, 2011
The Guided by Voices frontman's latest solo effort balances both noisy rock and melody into a harmonious release.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Here I Am 793.

Here I Am

by Kelly Rowland
July 26, 2011
The former Destiny's Child singer puts out her third solo effort.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5

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