Album Releases by User Score

Up At The Lake 201.

Up At The Lake

by The Charlatans UK
May 17, 2004
The British band's eighth album sees Tim Burgess abandoning the falsetto he used on 2001's departure 'Wonderland' as the group returns to the more rock-oriented style of 'Tellin' Stories.'
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Ratatat 202.

Ratatat

by Ratatat
April 20, 2004
This is the all-instrumental (think somewhere in between Out Hud and Daft Punk) debut album for the New York duo of Evan Mast and Mike Stroud (who formerly operated under the name Cherry).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Probot 203.

Probot

by Probot
February 10, 2004
Probot is the all-star metal band founded by Nirvana/Foo Fighters drummer Dave Grohl and fronted by a variety of singers, including King Diamond, Max Cavalera (Sepultura), and Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Purple Haze 204.

Purple Haze

by Cam'ron
December 7, 2004
Kanye West and Twista guest on the rapper's fourth disc.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Power 205.

Power

by Q And Not U
October 5, 2004
This is the third Dischord release for the Washington, D.C. rockers, who are frequently mentioned next to hyphenated labels such as "post-punk" and "dance-punk."
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
In The World Of Him 206.

In The World Of Him

by Sally Timms
September 14, 2004
On this solo outing, the Mekons singer tackles a range of material written by male artists, including songs by Ryan Adams, Mark Eitzel and bandmate Jon Langford.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Wet From Birth 207.

Wet From Birth

by The Faint
September 14, 2004
Mike Mogis produced this fourth album for the dance-inducing Nebraska indie rockers. Azure Ray's Orenda Fink and Maria Taylor add vocals on several tracks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
She Loves You 208.

She Loves You

by The Twilight Singers
August 24, 2004
The third disc for the Twilight Singers, the side project for the Afghan Whigs' Greg Dulli, is a covers album, tackling such interesting, diverse subject matter as Bjork's "Hyperballad," John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme," and Marvin Gaye's "Please Stay (Once You Go Away)."
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Straight Outta Ca$hville 209.

Straight Outta Ca$hville

by Young Buck
August 24, 2004
'Cashville' is the solo debut for the G-Unit member (who in real life is Nashville, Tenn. native David Brown). Production on the disc is handled by Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Lil' Jon, with 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks also making appearances.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Musicology 210.

Musicology

by Prince
April 20, 2004
The 45-year-old former squiggle makes a return to form with his first release in three years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
Absolution 211.

Absolution

by Muse
March 23, 2004
A commercial and critical success in the UK upon its release in the fall of 2003, 'Absolution' marks the third album for the English rockers (who frequently draw comparisons to Radiohead--but then again, who doesn't?). It also marks their first time working with producer Rich Costey.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Music By Cavelight 212.

Music By Cavelight

by Blockhead
March 23, 2004
This instrumental hip-hop disc marks the solo debut by the longtime producer for Aesop Rock and other Def Jux artists.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
You Are The Quarry 213.

You Are The Quarry

by Morrissey
May 18, 2004
Morrissey's first studio release since 1997 (and seventh overall) was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jerry Finn (Blink-182, Green Day) and longtime collaborators Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
The Tipping Point 214.

The Tipping Point

by The Roots
July 13, 2004
Whereas its predecessor (2002's acclaimed 'Phrenology') clocked in at 79 minutes, 'The Tipping Point' is a concise 45-minute listen, featuring guests Devin The Dude, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Jean Grae and Television's Dave Chappelle.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Fuckin A 215.

Fuckin A

by The Thermals
May 18, 2004
The lo-fi Portland, Ore. band returns with a second album, recorded with engineer Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
She's In Control 216.

She's In Control

by Chromeo
February 17, 2004
This tongue-in-cheek Canadian duo mixes 70s and 80s electro, funk, rock, and dance sounds on this debut.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Whiskey Tango Ghosts 217.

Whiskey Tango Ghosts

by Tanya Donelly
July 27, 2004
The former Throwing Muses and Breeders member's third solo release finds her collaborating with the likes of Dean Fisher (who doubles as Juliana Hatfield's bassist and Donelly's husband) and Rich Gilbert.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Hotel Morgen 218.

Hotel Morgen

by To Rococo Rot
May 18, 2004
The Berlin-based trio (who share a member with the band Tarwater) continue to mix electronica with post-rock on their first album in three years (and first for Domino).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Riot On An Empty Street 219.

Riot On An Empty Street

by Kings of Convenience
July 27, 2004
The Norway-based indie-folk duo of Erlend Øye and Erik Glambek Bøe reunite for a third album, following some detours by Øye into more electronic-based music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Revival 220.

Revival

by The Reverend Horton Heat
June 29, 2004
Jim Heath & co. return for an eighth album of rockabilly tunes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Mississauga Goddam 221.

Mississauga Goddam

by The Hidden Cameras
October 12, 2004
This is the sophomore LP (third, if you count their debut demo collection) for the Toronto band led by Joel Gibb.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Brother Is To Son 222.

Brother Is To Son

by Br. Danielson
June 8, 2004
'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
High Water (Mark) 223.

High Water (Mark)

by El-P
March 9, 2004
The Def Jux rapper expands into the realm of modern jazz, with the help of Blue Series stalwarts Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Guillermo Brown.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Animal Serenade 224.

Animal Serenade

by Lou Reed
March 23, 2004
Recorded live at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theater in 2003, this 2-disc set finds Reed supported by a small (drummerless) band on material culled from his recent disc 'The Raven' as well as older albums from his 35-plus-year career (including Velvet Underground tunes "Venus In Furs," "Candy Says," and "Heroin").
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Confessions 225.

Confessions

by Usher
March 23, 2004
Among the producers and guest vocalists appearing on Usher's fourth album are Ludacris, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, The Neptunes, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Venomous Villain [VV:2] 226.

Venomous Villain [VV:2]

by Viktor Vaughn
August 3, 2004
On of the many aliases of rapper Daniel Dumile (who is best known these days as the masked MF Doom), Viktor Vaughn is joined by a guests such as DJ Sure Shot and Kool Keith on this second release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Perpetuum Mobile 227.

Perpetuum Mobile

by Einstürzende Neubauten
February 10, 2004
The German noisemakers return with a somewhat quieter affair, marking their first studio recording in four years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Do You Want New Wave Or Do You Want The Soft Pink Truth? 228.

Do You Want New Wave Or Do You Want The Soft Pink Truth?

by The Soft Pink Truth
November 2, 2004
A side project for Matmos' Drew Daniel, The Soft Pink Truth here offers (in their own, unique way) a variety of punk covers, including songs by the Angry Samoans, Minor Threat and Die Kreuzen.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
The Delivery Man 229.

The Delivery Man

by Elvis Costello
September 21, 2004
Elvis has returned to the land of rock--or at least, country-flavored rock, as he's joined on several tracks by Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris. It's his second disc to feature (and first to credit) his new backing band, The Impostors, who look an awful lot like his former backing band, The Attractions, save for the addition of bassist Davey Faragher.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Little Heart's Ease 230.

Little Heart's Ease

by Royal City
June 8, 2004
The Toronto lo-fi indie-rockers, led by Will Oldham-esque singer-songwriter Aaron Riches, make their Sanctuary debut with this third album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Split The Difference 231.

Split The Difference

by Gomez
May 18, 2004
The UK five-piece worked with producer Tchad Blake for this fourth LP.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Summer Make Good 232.

Summer Make Good

by Mum
May 4, 2004
On their third full-length, the Icelandic band Mum continues to blend pastoral electronica with the distinctive vocals (think The Cranes as a comparison) of Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
The Duel 233.

The Duel

by Allison Moorer
April 13, 2004
The country singer's fourth studio album and Sugarhill debut was recorded in just two weeks with returning producer R.S. Field.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
In A Safe Place 234.

In A Safe Place

by The Album Leaf
June 22, 2004
Classically-trained guitarist Jimmy LaValle, who has played on albums by Tristeza and Black Heart Procession in addition to his own Album Leaf project, traveled from San Diego, CA to Iceland to record this third Album Leaf disc as a guest of Sigur Ros. Members of Sigur Ros, Mum, and Black Heart Procession appear on the album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
To The 5 Boroughs 235.

To The 5 Boroughs

by Beastie Boys
June 15, 2004
The B-Boys, who have moved back to New York from their temporary home of Los Angeles, return with their first album in six years and their second to utilize the beats of Mixmaster Mike. These 15 tracks are all self-produced by the band (a first) and recall the style of their earliest work.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Achilles Heel 236.

Achilles Heel

by Pedro the Lion
May 25, 2004
James McAlister (Ester Drang) joins band leader David Bazan and his longtime collaborator TW Walsh on Pedro The Lion's fifth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Creature Comforts 237.

Creature Comforts

by Black Dice
June 22, 2004
This is the second DFA release for the Brooklyn outfit who have evolved from abrasive noise rock to a little less abrasive psychedelic electronica. Production was handled by the DFA, Steve Revitte (Liars) and Nicolas Vernhes (Fiery Furnaces).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.0
Drag It Up 238.

Drag It Up

by Old 97's
July 27, 2004
Rhett Miller & co. recorded the stripped-down 'Drag It Up' (the band's first release in three years) in a 19th century church in Woodstock, NY.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Love, Angel, Music, Baby 239.

Love, Angel, Music, Baby

by Gwen Stefani
November 23, 2004
The solo debut for the No Doubt vocalist features an eclectic group of guests, including Martin Gore, Andre 3000, The Neptunes, New Order, Wendy & Lisa and Dr. Dre.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets 240.

Trading Snake Oil For Wolftickets

by Gary Jules
March 23, 2004
Available for several years on his own website, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Gary Jules' second album finally got a major-label release in 2004 thanks to the unexpected success of one of its tracks--a cover of Tears For Fears' "Mad World"--that appeared on the Donnie Darko soundtrack.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Bee Hives 241.

Bee Hives

by Broken Social Scene
March 23, 2004
The Canadian collective (who wowed critics with 2003's 'You Forgot It In People') offers a compilation of B-sides and previously unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
Finally Woken 242.

Finally Woken

by Jem
March 23, 2004
Wales' Jem Griffiths makes her debut with this 11-track LP, which combines her vocals with downtempo electronica from Jem and collaborator Yoad Nevo, reminding critics of recent albums from Dido and Zero 7.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Peachtree Road 243.

Peachtree Road

by Elton John
November 9, 2004
The veteran singer's first completely self-produced album is his first studio recording since 2001's 'Songs From The West Coast.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose 244.

Kick Up The Fire And Let The Flames Break Loose

by The Cooper Temple Clause
February 24, 2004
This is the second album for the Reading, England rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Together We're Heavy 245.

Together We're Heavy

by The Polyphonic Spree
July 13, 2004
Although the Dallas-based robe-wearing collective (who number close to 30) recorded their buzz-generating debut in just two days, this sophomore effort is the result of a full year in the studio. (Presumably, it's a very large studio.) Eric Feldman (Sparklehorse) and The Speekers produced.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
This Is For Real 246.

This Is For Real

by Pink Grease
June 15, 2004
'This Is For Real' is the full-length debut for the trashy electro-punk outfit out of Sheffield, England.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Love And Distance 247.

Love And Distance

by The Helio Sequence
June 8, 2004
The Portland, Ore. duo of Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel are back with their third album, and first for Sub Pop.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Burned Mind 248.

Burned Mind

by Wolf Eyes
September 28, 2004
Their first Sub Pop release finds the noisy Detroit band as a threesome, with founder Nate Young joined (as he has been since 2000) by Aaron Dilloway and John Olson.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.3
Gold Medal 249.

Gold Medal

by The Donnas
October 26, 2004
The Donnas' second major-label effort was produced by Butch Walker (Avril Lavigne, Injected).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Faded Seaside Glamour 250.

Faded Seaside Glamour

by Delays
May 18, 2004
'Glamour' is the debut disc for the English band led by singer Greg Gilbert, whose voice has drawn him numerous comparisons to the Cocteau Twins' Liz Fraser (as odd as that may sound).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Shadows Collide With People 251.

Shadows Collide With People

by John Frusciante
February 24, 2004
The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist returns with a follow-up to his 2001 solo release, 'To Record Only Water For Ten Days.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses) 252.

Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses)

by Slipknot
May 25, 2004
Rick Rubin produced this third LP for the popular mask-wearing Des Moines-based metal outfit, who are set to headline Ozzfest this summer.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Undermind 253.

Undermind

by Phish
June 15, 2004
The Vermont jam band has announced that 'Undermind,' their 11th studio effort, will be their last. Tchad Blake produced.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.7
The Empire Strikes First 254.

The Empire Strikes First

by Bad Religion
June 8, 2004
The veteran Southern California hardcore punk band returns with--as you may have guessed from the title--a political-themed disc, complete with carefully-footnoted lyrics.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
So Jealous 255.

So Jealous

by Tegan and Sara
September 14, 2004
The Canadian folk-rock twins return with their third album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Living Things 256.

Living Things

by Matthew Sweet
September 7, 2004
The singer-songwriter (who also appears in the group The Thorns) releases his first official solo disc since 1999's 'In Reverse.' Van Dyke Parks guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Hymns Of The 49th Parallel 257.

Hymns Of The 49th Parallel

by k.d. lang
July 27, 2004
The Canadian singer-songwriter's Nonesuch debut features covers of songs by other Canadian singer-songwriters, including Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Ron Sexsmith, Jane Siberry, and William Shatner. (OK, so maybe not the last one.) There's also one lang original for good measure.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Lay Of The Land 258.

Lay Of The Land

by Seachange
April 6, 2004
This loud but eclectic disc marks the debut for the sextet from Nottingham, England.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Start Something 259.

Start Something

by Lostprophets
February 3, 2004
This is the second album for the nu-metal band out of Wales.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Everyone Is Here 260.

Everyone Is Here

by The Finn Brothers
August 24, 2004
Crowded House's Neil and Tim Finn reunite with producer Mitchell Froom for this disc, which also finds them joined by Los Angeles musicians Matt Chamberlain and Jon Brion.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Blueberry Boat 261.

Blueberry Boat

by The Fiery Furnaces
July 13, 2004
The brother-sister duo of Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger return with a second quirky, challenging and eclectic LP.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
The Red Light District 262.

The Red Light District

by Ludacris
December 7, 2004
Trick Daddy, Nate Dogg, DMX and Nas guest on the latest from the Atlanta-based rapper, with production from Timbaland, among others.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Emblems 263.

Emblems

by Matt Pond
May 18, 2004
This is the fourth release for the chamber-pop outfit led by--yes--Matthew Pond and based in--you guessed it--Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, to be exact).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
It'll Be Cool 264.

It'll Be Cool

by Silkworm
September 14, 2004
This ninth album for the Chicago rockers was recorded with Steve Albini.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain... 265.

Joan Of Arc, Dick Cheney, Mark Twain...

by Joan of Arc
August 24, 2004
No, it's not a Jeopardy answer meriting the response "Who are three people who have never been in my kitchen?" but rather the latest noise-fest from Tim Kinsella & co.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Guilt Show 266.

Guilt Show

by The Get Up Kids
March 2, 2004
This is the fourth album for the Kansas City (Mo.)-based emo band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
All That We Let In 267.

All That We Let In

by Indigo Girls
February 17, 2004
The veteran duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray continue with their well-established sound on this ninth studio album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Walking With The Beggar Boys 268.

Walking With The Beggar Boys

by Elf Power
April 6, 2004
On this sixth album, the Athens, GA band's lineup has been expanded to include guitarist Eric Harris (Olivia Tremor Control) and bassist Craig McQuiston (The Glands). Vic Chesnutt guests on the title track.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Couture, Couture, Couture 269.

Couture, Couture, Couture

by Frausdots
September 28, 2004
This is the debut disc for the duo of Beachwood Sparks/Tyde member Brent Rademaker and vocalist Michelle Loiselle, featuring contributions from Mia Doi Todd and members of The Warlocks, Rooney and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Join The Dots: B-Sides And Rarities, 1978-2001 270.

Join The Dots: B-Sides And Rarities, 1978-2001

by The Cure
January 27, 2004
This 70-track, 4-disc collection is just what the title says: every Cure B-side and compilation track, in chronological order, from 1978-2001, each newly remastered and accompanied by extensive liner notes by Robert Smith.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Damage 271.

Damage

by Blues Explosion
September 28, 2004
No, Jon Spencer hasn't left the blues trio, but they have officially shortened their name for their seventh release (their first for Sanctuary after a long stay at Matador). With all the money they saved by cutting out those extra two words, they were able to afford an all-star team of producers, including David Holmes, Alan Moulder, DJ Shadow, Dan The Automator and Steve Jordan.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
From The Double Gone Chapel 272.

From The Double Gone Chapel

by Two Lone Swordsmen
June 1, 2004
The electronica duo of Andrew Weatherall and Keith Tenniswood return with 12 new tracks, featuring both vocals (from Weatherall) and live instrumentation (from Tenniswood) and departing significantly from the techno of past albums.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Blue Album 273.

Blue Album

by Orbital
August 10, 2004
After 15 years and six albums, the brothers Hartnoll are calling it quits with this final release. Lisa Gerrard (Dead Can Dance) guests on one track, with The Sparks collaborating on another.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Underneath 274.

Underneath

by Hanson
April 20, 2004
The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Frank Black Francis 275.

Frank Black Francis

by Frank Black
October 12, 2004
This unusual set from the Pixies frontman includes a disc of demo solo recordings dating from 1987, and a second disc of new studio recordings of an assortment of Pixies songs by Black with collaborators such as Pere Ubu and Two Pale Boys.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Back To Basics 276.

Back To Basics

by Beenie Man
July 13, 2004
The dancehall artist returns with a more genre-consistent (and yes, back to basics) album, with a lone Timbaland-produced crossover track, "All Girls Party."
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Lost Riots 277.

Lost Riots

by Hope Of The States
October 5, 2004
Grand in scope, 'Lost Riots' is the debut disc for the UK band who are often described as falling somewhere between Coldplay and Godspeed You Black Emperor (wherever that might be). The band's guitarist, Jimmi Lawrence, took his own life shortly after the album was recorded.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
All City 278.

All City

by Northern State
August 17, 2004
Slapped with the label "the female Beastie Boys" after their 2003 debut, the New York all-girl rap outfit make their major-label debut with 'All City,' which includes collaborations with Har Mar Superstar, ?uestlove and DJ Muggs.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.0
Honkin' On Bobo 279.

Honkin' On Bobo

by Aerosmith
March 30, 2004
The latest LP from Steven Tyler & co. includes just one original ("The Grind") with the remainder of the tracks occupied by covers of blues standards.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Lucky 280.

Lucky

by Melissa Etheridge
February 10, 2004
The veteran singer-songwriter was forced by Island to re-record the songs for this eighth album three times, before the label finally approved a release. This final version was recorded with producer John Shanks (Alanis Morissette) and marks the first of her albums to include songs not written by Etheridge.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.9
Nothing's Lost 281.

Nothing's Lost

by Styrofoam
November 30, 2004
What happens when you team Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard with a cutting-edge electronica artist? Sure, you have the Postal Service, but you also have this new full-length from Arne Van Petegem's Styrofoam, which features multiple contributions not only from Gibbard, but also from Valerie Trebeljahr (Lali Puna), Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set), Markus Acher (The Notwist) and rapper Alias.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
The Will To Death 282.

The Will To Death

by John Frusciante
June 22, 2004
The stripped-down 'The Will To Death' is not just the second solo disc in 2004 for the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist, but marks the first of a whopping six planned albums for Record Collection this year.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Fly Or Die 283.

Fly Or Die

by N.E.R.D
March 23, 2004
N.E.R.D., the rock-oriented trio of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (who also make up the in-demand hip-hop production team The Neptunes) and Shay, return with a highly-anticipated second album. Unlike their previous effort, 'Fly' finds Chad & Pharrell handling the instrumentation themselves.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Me & Mr Johnson 284.

Me & Mr Johnson

by Eric Clapton
March 30, 2004
The guitarist pays homage to legendary bluesman Robert Johnson with these 14 covers.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.7
Nancy Sinatra 285.

Nancy Sinatra

by Nancy Sinatra
September 28, 2004
A better album title would have been 'Nancy Sinatra & Friends,' as the 64-year-old singer collaborates with fans such as Morrissey, Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and Richard Hawley, Sonic Youth's Jim O'Rourke and Thurston Moore, Jon Spencer, Pete Yorn and U2.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.9
New Roman Times 286.

New Roman Times

by Camper Van Beethoven
October 12, 2004
A concept album set in an alternate version of the U.S. where the states are actually countries, 'New Roman Times' marks the first studio album in 15 years for the newly-reunited California band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.3
It's All Around You 287.

It's All Around You

by Tortoise
April 6, 2004
The Chicago post-rock instrumentalists add vocals (courtesy of Kelly Hogan) into the mix for the first time on this, their fifth LP.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
When It Falls 288.

When It Falls

by Zero 7
March 2, 2004
The mellow UK electronic outfit (who have been compared to artists such as Morcheeba and Air) follows up 2001 debut 'Simple Things' with this 11-track effort.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
Has Been 289.

Has Been

by William Shatner
October 5, 2004
Yes, it 'has been' a long time since the last William Shatner album (and with good reason), but the veteran recording artist returns for this collaboration with Ben Folds. Other guests include Joe Jackson, Aimee Mann and Adrian Belew, but sadly, no Leonard Nimoy.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Stone Love 290.

Stone Love

by Angie Stone
July 6, 2004
The soul singer's latest release marks her 25th year as a recording artist (she made her debut in 1979 as a member of the first female rap group ever, Sequence). Guests here include Missy Elliott, Floetry and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.0
Fire In The Hole 291.

Fire In The Hole

by Brand Nubian
August 10, 2004
This is the fifth LP in 15 years for the veteran hip-hop unit of Grand Puba, Lord Jamar and Sadat X.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Forget Yourself 292.

Forget Yourself

by The Church
February 3, 2004
This is the veteran Australian band's 17th album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Von 293.

Von

by Sigur Rós
October 26, 2004
The Icelandic band's 1997 debut album received its first international release in 2004.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Sweat 294.

Sweat

by Nelly
September 14, 2004
Released on the same day as 'Suit,' 'Sweat' is the more club-oriented of the pair, with production handled by The Alchemist, The Neptunes, and more. Christina Aguilera, Mobb Deep and Missy Elliott guest.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
I Dreamed We Fell Apart 295.

I Dreamed We Fell Apart

by Memphis
September 21, 2004
'I Dreamed' is the debut for the duo of Stars vocalist Torquil Campbell and electronic musician Chris Dumont (his music is electronic, that is; Dumont is not). Included is a cover of Pet Shop Boys' "Love Comes Quickly."
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Between Darkness & Wonder 296.

Between Darkness & Wonder

by Lamb
February 24, 2004
The English trip-hop outfit led by vocalist Louise Robinson (nee Rhodes) and producer Andy Barlow return for a fourth album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Midnight Movies 297.

Midnight Movies

by Midnight Movies
August 31, 2004
The Los Angeles trio, making their recording debut with this self-titled release, have attracted a growing fanbase over the last two years via their live shows, which highlight their atmospheric, vaguely Stereolab-esque music. The group (who met via want ads in the L.A. Weekly) is led by singer/drummer Gena Olivier.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
The Girl In The Other Room 298.

The Girl In The Other Room

by Diana Krall
April 27, 2004
New husband Elvis Costello co-wrote six of the tunes on this latest disc from platinum-selling jazz vocalist Diana Krall.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
My Everything 299.

My Everything

by Anita Baker
September 7, 2004
The R&B singer's first studio album since 1994 includes a duet with Babyface.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Educated Guess 300.

Educated Guess

by Ani DiFranco
January 20, 2004
The singer-songwriter's latest is a solo release in every sense of the word, as DiFranco wrote, produced, played, and sang everything on the album (not to mention releasing it on her own record label).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9

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