Album Releases by User Score

The Seven Autumn Flowers 401.

The Seven Autumn Flowers

by Trembling Blue Stars
January 11, 2005
Robert Wratten (Field Mice) is joined by singers Beth Arzy and Anne Mari on this fifth TBS release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Solarized 402.

Solarized

by Ian Brown
February 22, 2005
The fourth solo disc for the former Stone Roses singer includes a collaboration with Noel Gallagher.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Clothes Drop 403.

Clothes Drop

by Shaggy
September 20, 2005
The Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am guests on the dancehall star's sixth studio album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
4.5
Dirty Words 404.

Dirty Words

by The Departure
June 13, 2005
This is the '80s alternative rock-influenced debut disc for the Northampton, England band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.3
Dynamite 405.

Dynamite

by Jamiroquai
September 20, 2005
The U.K. pop-funk outfit led by Jay Kay returns with a sixth album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.3
Distortion 406.

Distortion

by REV RUN
October 18, 2005
This 26-minute disc is the first solo album for the Run-D.M.C. M.C., who is better known these days as the Run in MTV's reality show "Run's House."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.6
Out Of Nothing 407.

Out Of Nothing

by Embrace
June 14, 2005
The fourth album for the Britpop band includes a track ("Gravity") co-written by Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Invisible Ones 408.

Invisible Ones

by Orenda Fink
August 23, 2005
The singer follows the lead of her Azure Ray bandmate Maria Taylor (whose '11:11' came out in May) with this solo debut, co-produced by Andy LeMaster (Now It's Overhead).
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.8
Now What 409.

Now What

by Lisa Marie Presley
April 5, 2005
The singer's second solo disc includes six tracks co-written with Linda Perry as well as a cover of Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.3
TP.3 Reloaded 410.

TP.3 Reloaded

by R. Kelly
July 5, 2005
A thematic departure from his 2004 double album, TP.3 includes appearances from Snoop Dogg, The Game, Twista and Nivea.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
The Past Presents The Future 411.

The Past Presents The Future

by Her Space Holiday
September 27, 2005
Marc Bianchi's latest album of electronica-infused indie-pop was recorded in "extreme isolation" in California.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
It's Me Again 412.

It's Me Again

by Tweet
March 22, 2005
The R&B singer's first album in three years was produced by Missy Elliott.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.1
Judgement Days 413.

Judgement Days

by Ms. Dynamite
October 3, 2005
This is the U.K. rapper's second album.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.0
Early 21st Century Blues 414.

Early 21st Century Blues

by Cowboy Junkies
August 16, 2005
The Canadian band's latest includes two originals and nine covers, including versions of songs by U2, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Young Adults Against Suicide 415.

Young Adults Against Suicide

by Ninja High School
October 18, 2005
This is the debut LP for the Toronto indie-rap collective (excuse us, the "positive hardcore dance-rap band") led by Matt Collins.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Ten Thousand Fists 416.

Ten Thousand Fists

by Disturbed
September 20, 2005
This is the third album for the alt-metal band fronted by David Draiman.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.5
TheFutureEmbrace 417.

TheFutureEmbrace

by Billy Corgan
June 21, 2005
The Smashing Pumpkins/Zwan leader's solo debut includes a cover of the Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody." Jimmy Chamberlin and Robert Smith guest.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
In Between Dreams 418.

In Between Dreams

by Jack Johnson
March 1, 2005
The mellow singer-songwriter re-teams with producer Mario Caldato Jr. for this follow-up to 'On And On.'
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.3
Scab Dates 419.

Scab Dates

by The Mars Volta
November 8, 2005
This live set from the neo-prog outfit was recorded on the road between May 2004 and May 2005.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
Harmonies For The Haunted 420.

Harmonies For The Haunted

by stellastarr*
September 13, 2005
This is the second album for the 80s New Wave-influenced outfit fronted by Shawn Christensen.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.2
A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad 421.

A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad

by Ocean Colour Scene
March 29, 2005
The seventh album for the British rockers includes appearances by Jools Holland and Paul Weller.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.4
Mr. A-Z 422.

Mr. A-Z

by Jason Mraz
July 26, 2005
Steve Lillywhite produced this second album for the singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Wikked Lil' Grrrls 423.

Wikked Lil' Grrrls

by Esthero
June 28, 2005
Andre 3000, Sean Lennon and Cee Lo guest on the first album in seven years for Canadian singer Jen-Bea Englishman.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.3
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? 424.

Language. Sex. Violence. Other?

by Stereophonics
March 29, 2005
The UK rockers' fifth album is the first to feature new drummer Javier Weyler.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.5
Often Lie 425.

Often Lie

by Statistics
July 12, 2005
Occasional Saddle Creek-er Denver Dalley returns with a second Statistics album.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The Road And The Radio 426.

The Road And The Radio

by Kenny Chesney
November 8, 2005
The country singer's second 2005 album is poppier than the first, although it contains just two Chesney originals.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.4
Odditorium Or Warlords Of Mars 427.

Odditorium Or Warlords Of Mars

by The Dandy Warhols
September 13, 2005
The Portland, Ore. band's follow-up to 'Welcome To The Monkey House' was co-produced by frontman Courtney Taylor(-Taylor) and Gregg Williams.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.4
Human After All 428.

Human After All

by Daft Punk
March 15, 2005
The French electronica duo's third LP is closer in sound to their first than to 2001's 'Discovery.'
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.5
Something To Be 429.

Something To Be

by Rob Thomas
April 19, 2005
The Matchbox 20 frontman's first solo outing includes appearances by John Mayer and Robert Randolph.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
Awake Is The New Sleep 430.

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
Fireflies 431.

Fireflies

by Faith Hill
August 2, 2005
Byron Gallimore and Dann Huff produced the country singer's follow-up to 2002's "Cry."
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.5
Bleed Like Me 432.

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
Haunted Cities 433.

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
Amber Headlights 434.

Amber Headlights

by Greg Dulli
September 6, 2005
'Headlights' includes songs first written by Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers) in 2002. Petra Haden guests.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
Amarantine 435.

Amarantine

by Enya
November 22, 2005
The singer's first album in five years finds her once again collaborating with producer Nicky Ryan and lyricist Roma Ryan, and includes three songs in her new made-up language Loxian.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.8
Somebody's Miracle 436.

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
Nightbird 437.

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
Dangerous And Moving 438.

Dangerous And Moving

by T.A.T.U
October 11, 2005
Three years after their sensational debut (and we don't use that adjective in the way that means "outstanding"), it turns out that they aren't schoolgirls, and they aren't lesbians. But what the Russian duo does have on this second album is Sting. Now that's edgy!
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.0
Make Believe 439.

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
Back Home 440.

Back Home

by Eric Clapton
August 30, 2005
The guitarist's first album of original material in four years includes collaborations with John Mayer, Steve Winwood and Billy Preston.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.6
Devil's Playground 441.

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
Unpredictable 442.

Unpredictable

by Jamie Foxx
December 20, 2005
The actor's second solo album (and first in over a decade) finds him joined by Mary J. Blige, Common, Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, Twista, The Game, and more.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.6
Dark Light 443.

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
Rebirth 444.

Rebirth

by Jennifer Lopez
March 1, 2005
Big Boi, Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins are among the producers for J.Lo's first album in three years. Other guests include Fat Joe, Fabolous and Marc Anthony.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
8.3
The Others 445.

The Others

by The Others
January 31, 2005
This is the full-length debut for the London band led by 22-year-old Dominic Masters.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.9
Grown & Sexy 446.

Grown & Sexy

by Babyface
July 26, 2005
The R&B singer's first album in four years was produced by Gregg Pagani (LeAnn Rimes, Will Smith).
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.3
Candy Ass 447.

Candy Ass

by Mark Eitzel
October 4, 2005
The American Music Club frontman's latest solo release, like 2001's 'Invisible Man,' finds him dabbling with electronica.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
tbd
Don't Tread On Me 448.

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
A Little More Personal (Raw) 449.

A Little More Personal (Raw)

by Lindsay Lohan
December 6, 2005
The actress' second album rocks a bit more than her first, and includes covers of songs by Cheap Trick and Stevie Nicks.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.2
Lost And Found 450.

Lost And Found

by Will Smith
March 29, 2005
The actor and MC reunites with DJ Jazzy Jeff for several tracks on his ninth album, which also includes appearances from Mary J. Blige, Timbaland and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
7.7
Brassbound 451.

Brassbound

by The Ordinary Boys
June 20, 2005
Stephen Street produced this more ska-oriented sophomore release for the Brighton, England outfit.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
8.0
Press The Spacebar 452.

Press The Spacebar

by Chicks On Speed
March 22, 2005
This self-released follow-up to '99 Cents' finds the German group joined by Spain's The No Heads.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.0
Gemstones 453.

Gemstones

by Adam Green
February 22, 2005
The singer-songwriter (formerly of The Moldy Peaches) follows his acclaimed set 'Friends Of Mine' with this disc produced by Dan Myers.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.4
Monkey Business 454.

Monkey Business

by The Black Eyed Peas
June 7, 2005
Guests on the R&B outfit's latest include Jack Johnson, Justin Timberlake and James Brown.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.2
Chapter V 455.

Chapter V

by Staind
August 9, 2005
The band's fifth album was produced by David Bottrill (Tool).
Metascore:
48
User Score:
6.1
Hotel 456.

Hotel

by Moby
March 22, 2005
The latest from the New York-based techno guru eschews samples for live instrumentation and vocals (by the bald one himself), and is backed by a second disc of ambient works.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.6
Tourist 457.

Tourist

by Athlete
May 10, 2005
This is the second album for the South London four-piece.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
7.0
All That I Am 458.

All That I Am

by Santana
November 1, 2005
Why change a successful formula? Once again, the guitarist finds himself paired with a variety of all-star guests, including Michelle Branch, Joss Stone, Sean Paul, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Big Boi and Mary J. Blige.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
4.9
Hannicap Circus 459.

Hannicap Circus

by Bizarre
June 28, 2005
The D12 member's debut set features appearances by Big Boi, Raphael Saadiq, Erick Sermon and Obie Trice and production from Eminem and Hi Tek.
Metascore:
44
User Score:
5.5
I Am Me 460.

I Am Me

by Ashlee Simpson
October 18, 2005
The second album by "singer" Ashlee Simpson was produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.2
All The Right Reasons 461.

All The Right Reasons

by Nickelback
October 4, 2005
The Canadian alt-metal outfit returns with a self-produced fourth album.
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.3
Never Gone 462.

Never Gone

by Backstreet Boys
June 14, 2005
This is the first album in five years for the boy- er... man-band.
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.0
Jagged Little Pill Acoustic 463.

Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

by Alanis Morissette
July 26, 2005
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut, 'Jagged Little Pill,' the Canadian singer-songwriter has re-recorded all of that album's songs using acoustic instruments. (It's certainly easier than writing new songs!)
Metascore:
40
User Score:
6.3

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