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	90 1. From Here We Go Sublime by The Field April 3, 2007 This is the full-length debut for Stockholm, Sweden trance producer Axel Willner. Metascore: 90 User Score: 6.7
	90 2. Untrue by Burial November 6, 2007 The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist. Metascore: 90 User Score: 8.0
	88 3. In Rainbows by Radiohead October 10, 2007 Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price. Metascore: 88 User Score: 9.0
	87 4. Person Pitch by Panda Bear March 20, 2007 The third solo album from Animal Collective's Noah Lennox (aka Panda Bear) is completely unlike its predecessor, as it is both upbeat and electronic, sounding like a spacey, 21st century Beach Boys album. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.7
	87 5. Raising Sand by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss October 23, 2007 The Led Zeppelin singer pairs up with Bluegrass singer Alison Krauss. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.7

	87 6. And Their Refinement Of The Decline by Stars Of The Lid April 7, 2007 The Austin-based duo releases its first new album in six years. Metascore: 87 User Score: 7.3
	87 7. Let's Stay Friends by Les Savy Fav September 18, 2007 The New York City-based band's fourth studio album. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.2
	87 8. Neon Bible by Arcade Fire March 6, 2007 One of the most anticipated releases of 2007 is this second album from Montreal's Arcade Fire, the Win Butler- and Regine Chassagne-led band that won over bloggers, critics, and, ultimately, fans with their 2004 debut 'Funeral.' Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.7
	87 9. Children Running Through by Patty Griffin February 6, 2007 Mike McCarthy produced this fifth studio album for the singer-songwriter, her first in three years. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.6
	87 10. Kala by M.I.A. August 21, 2007 The UK rapper returns with her second album, which was recorded in several countries. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.6

	86 11. Sound Of Silver by LCD Soundsystem March 20, 2007 Dance-punk producer (and one-half of The DFA) James Murphy returns with his second LCD Soundsytem album. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.6
	86 12. Comicopera by Robert Wyatt October 9, 2007 The English singer's latest includes Brian Eno, Paul Weller, and Phil Manzanera as guests. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.6
	86 13. Mirrored by Battles May 22, 2007 The unique New York four-piece math-rock outfit (that includes members of Helmet and Don Caballero) follows a string of three acclaimed 2004 EPs with this debut full-length, which adds (heavily processed) vocals into their mix of live and programmed instrumentation for the first time. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.0
	86 14. 45:33 by LCD Soundsystem November 13, 2007 Originally conceived for Nike as a workout mix and released on iTunes, the physical release includes three songs previously available only in the UK. Metascore: 86 User Score: 7.8
	86 15. Boxer by The National May 22, 2007 Sufjan Stevens is among the guests on the Brooklyn band's follow-up to their acclaimed 2005 release 'Alligator.' Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.7

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Highest of the Month

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Manzanita - Shana Cleveland
- Release Date: Mar 10, 2023
90
False Lankum - Lankum
- Release Date: Mar 24, 2023
- User Score: 7.0
87
The Songs of Bacharach & Costello [Super Deluxe Edition Box Set] - Elvis Costello
- Release Date: Mar 3, 2023
86
Memento Mori - Depeche Mode
- Release Date: Mar 24, 2023
- User Score: 8.1
85
Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) - Yves Tumor
- Release Date: Mar 17, 2023
- User Score: 8.8

Lowest of the Month

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One Thing at a Time - Morgan Wallen
- Release Date: Mar 3, 2023
- User Score: 4.5
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Songs of Surrender - U2
- Release Date: Mar 17, 2023
- User Score: 6.1
70
Celebrants - Nickel Creek
- Release Date: Mar 24, 2023
74
Moving On Skiffle - Van Morrison
- Release Date: Mar 10, 2023
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Fantasy - M83
- Release Date: Mar 17, 2023
- User Score: 8.8

	85 16. New Moon by Elliott Smith May 8, 2007 The twin-CD set 'New Moon' compiles two dozen rare tracks recorded by the late singer-songwriter from 1994-1997. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.8
	85 17. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend by Miranda Lambert May 1, 2007 This sophomore effort finds the former "Nashville Star" contestant becoming a bona-fide star (albeit from Texas rather than Tennessee). It combines eight Lambert originals with three covers. Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.6
	84 18. The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams by Me'Shell Ndegéocello September 25, 2007 The seventh album for the German-born singer features Pat Metheny, Jason Lindner, and Robert Glasper. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.2
	84 19. Ire Works by The Dillinger Escape Plan November 13, 2007 The New Jersey hardcore rock band's third album is their first without drummer Chris Pennie. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.2
	84 20. Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga by Spoon July 10, 2007 The Austin band serves up their latest album hoping fans go ga ga over it. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.7
	84 21. Copia by Eluvium February 20, 2007 Portland, Ore. ambient electronica artist Matthew Cooper returns with a fourth album. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.0
	84 22. Sweet Warrior by Richard Thompson May 29, 2007 The famed guitarist and one-time Fairport Convention member reverts to plugged-in form for his latest collection of originals. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.4
	84 23. The Shepherd's Dog by Iron & Wine September 25, 2007 The third album for the Austin-based singer Sam Beam. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.7
	84 24. Beauty & Crime by Suzanne Vega July 17, 2007 The folk singer returns after six years with her newest album. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.7
	84 25. Vieux Farka Toure by Vieux Farka Touré February 13, 2007 This is the debut album for the son of the late Mali musician Ali Farka Toure. Metascore: 84 User Score: 7.5
	83 26. The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse by The Besnard Lakes February 20, 2007 Album number two for the Canadian indie-rockers is their first for Jagjaguwar. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.2
	83 27. Grinderman by Grinderman April 10, 2007 This self-titled disc is the first release for the new project from Nick Cave, who adds "guitar player" to his CV. Seeing as how most of the Bad Seeds join in as well, we're still not sure why the new name was necessary. (Actually, it sounds even more like their earlier band, The Birthday Party.) Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.4
	83 28. American Gangster by Jay-Z November 6, 2007 Jay-Z's 10th studio album features Beyonce, Lil Wayne, Kayne West, Beanie Sigel, Nas, Bilal, and Pharrell Williams. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.4
	83 29. 23 by Blonde Redhead April 10, 2007 This Alan Moulder-produced disc from the Kazu Makino-fronted band follows three years after 'Misery Is A Butterfly.' Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.7
	83 30. Andorra by Caribou August 21, 2007 Previously known as Manitoba, Daniel Snaith returns with his latest album. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.6
	82 31. Overpowered by Róisín Murphy October 15, 2007 The former Moloko singer returns with her second solo album. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.9
	82 32. Favourite Worst Nightmare by Arctic Monkeys April 24, 2007 The ultrahyped British rockers return with a quick successor to their Mercury Prize-winning 2006 debut. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	82 33. Steingarten by Pole April 3, 2007 Experimental electronica artist Stefan Betke returns with his first full-length in four years. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.5
	82 34. Wild Mountain Nation by Blitzen Trapper June 12, 2007 The Portland-based indie band releases its third album. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.3
	82 35. Fear of a Blank Planet by Porcupine Tree April 24, 2007 The ninth album from the British progressive-rock band. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.8
	82 36. Writer's Block by Peter Bjorn and John February 6, 2007 This third album from the Stockholm, Sweden indie-rock trio has attracted critical buzz on both sides of the Atlantic. Victoria Bergsman of the Concretes guests. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.6
	82 37. Sojourner by Magnolia Electric Co. August 7, 2007 Jason Molina releases four albums from four recordings sessions in a box set that includes a DVD, postcards, and a medallion. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.8
	82 38. The Stage Names by Okkervil River August 7, 2007 The fourth studio album from the Austin, Texas-based band mixes it up with the help of Jim Eno of Spoon. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 39. The Magic Position by Patrick Wolf May 1, 2007 Quirky, flamboyant, and young, English multi-instrumentalist Wolf makes his major-label debut with this third album of electro-folk-glam-rock. Marianne Faithfull guests. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 40. At My Age by Nick Lowe June 26, 2007 His age? 58. And "At My Age" marks the first studio recording for the English singer-songwriter in six years. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 41. Jarvis by Jarvis Cocker April 3, 2007 Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker makes his solo debut with this 14-song disc (which includes recent single "Running The World" as a secret bonus track). Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.4
	81 42. Tears Of The Valedictorian by Frog Eyes May 1, 2007 This is the fourth full-length for the Canadian indie-rock band led by Carey Mercer (also of Swan Lake). Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.1
	81 43. Cross by Justice July 10, 2007 The French dance duo known for remixing songs from the likes of Franz Ferdinand emerge with their debut album. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.7
	81 44. Fur & Gold by Bat for Lashes July 31, 2007 The debut album was nominated for the Mercury Prize for best British album this year. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 45. Armchair Apocrypha by Andrew Bird March 20, 2007 The Chicago-based singer-songwriter returns with his tenth album of literate and eclectic indie rock. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.6
	81 46. Someone To Drive You Home by The Long Blondes June 5, 2007 This is the first LP for the Sheffield, England co-ed five-piece fronted by Kate Jackson. Steve Mackey (Pulp) produced. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.4
	81 47. Ruff Draft [Reissue] by J Dilla aka Jay Dee March 20, 2007 The second posthumous release from the acclaimed hip-hop producer, this double-disc set is actually a greatly-expanded resissue of his hard-to-find 2003 EP of the same name. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.5
	81 48. Back To Black by Amy Winehouse March 13, 2007 Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi produced the British soul singer's second album, which was released to great acclaim in the UK in 2006. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.9
	81 49. Drums And Guns by Low March 20, 2007 The slowcore trio (including new bassist Matt Livingston) reunites with producer Dave Fridmann. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.3
	80 50. Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? by Of Montreal January 23, 2007 Kevin Barnes injects atypically autobiographical subject matter into his danceable indie-pop tunes on his latest Of Montreal release. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.7
	80 51. Icky Thump by The White Stripes June 19, 2007 Jack and Meg White spent a whopping three weeks (an eternity by White Stripes standards) in Nashville recording their sixth studio album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.6
	80 52. LP by Holy Fuck October 23, 2007 The Canadian electronic band releases its sophomore album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 6.9
	80 53. Hey Hey My My Yo Yo by Junior Senior August 14, 2007 The Danish duo return with their second album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.3
	80 54. Tones Of Town by Field Music February 13, 2007 This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.6
	80 55. Dirt Farmer by Levon Helm October 30, 2007 Former The Band drummer/singer returns with a solo album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.9
	80 56. Night Falls Over Kortedala by Jens Lekman October 9, 2007 The Swedish singer's second studio album features guest singers Frida Hyvonen and El Perro del Mar. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.7
	80 57. The Flying Club Cup by Beirut October 9, 2007 The follow-up album from the trio headed by Zach Condon. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.6
	80 58. The Return To Form Black Majick Party by Pop Levi February 20, 2007 A member of Ladytron's touring band as well as the trio Super Numeri, English multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pop Levi (yes, Pop is indeed his middle name) makes his full-length solo debut with this eclectic disc. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.7
	80 59. Candylion by Gruff Rhys March 6, 2007 Unlike his Welsh-language solo debut, the more accessible 'Candylion' finds the Super Furry Animals leader singing mainly in English. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	80 60. White Chalk by PJ Harvey September 25, 2007 The British singer's latest album was produced by John Parrish and Flood. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.0
	80 61. Prog by The Bad Plus May 8, 2007 The rock-influenced piano trio's fifth album mixes originals with covers of songs by David Bowie ("Life On Mars"), Tears For Fears ("Everybody Wants To Rule The World") and Rush ("Tom Sawyer"). Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	80 62. Super Taranta! by Gogol Bordello July 10, 2007 The second album from Side One Dummy Records for the New York band who are influenced by gypsy music. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	80 63. The Con by Tegan and Sara July 24, 2007 The Canadian twins' latest album features members of Death Cab for Cutie and AFI. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.7
	80 64. All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone by Explosions in the Sky February 20, 2007 The instrumental post-rock band from Texas returns after a four-year wait with this fourth studio album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	80 65. A Place To Bury Strangers by A Place to Bury Strangers August 7, 2007 The debut album for the trio from New York. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	80 66. Pale Young Gentlemen by Pale Young Gentlemen March 23, 2007 The quintet from Madison, Wisconsin self-releases their debut album. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.2
	80 67. Unglamorous by Lori McKenna August 14, 2007 Faith Hill and Tim McGraw guest on Lori McKenna's first album with a major label. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.9
	80 68. I'll Sleep When You're Dead by El-P March 20, 2007 El-P's long-anticipated second solo disc features collaborations with Cat Power, Trent Reznor, Matt Sweeney, Aesop Rock, and The Mars Volta. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.7
	80 69. Death Is This Communion by High on Fire September 18, 2007 The fourth album for the Oakland, California metal band. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.3
	80 70. Emerald City by John Vanderslice July 24, 2007 The producer of Spoon's Gimme Fiction, explore 9/11 and politics again. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.7
	80 71. M.A.D.E. by Scarface December 4, 2007 The rapper from Houston releases his latest album, which features artists such as Lil Wayne, T.I., and Wacko. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.4
	79 72. The Scene Of The Crime by Bettye LaVette September 25, 2007 LaVette's latest features the Drive-By Truckers as her backing band. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.0
	79 73. Tromatic Reflexxions by Von Sudenfed June 5, 2007 'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	79 74. In Advance Of The Broken Arm by Marnie Stern February 20, 2007 New York guitarist Stern (who blends harder, experimental rock with more typical indie-rock tunes) makes her debut with this 13-song set co-produced by Zach Hill (Hella). Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.4
	79 75. Beyond by Dinosaur Jr. May 1, 2007 'Beyond' is the alt-rock band's first album with its original lineup--including J. Mascis and Lou Barlow--since 1988. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	79 76. Liars by Liars August 28, 2007 The band releases its self-titled fourth album before it heads out on tour with Interpol this fall. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.8
	79 77. Desire by Pharoahe Monch June 26, 2007 After eght years Pharoah Monch returns with his new album. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.2
	79 78. Tio Bitar by Dungen May 15, 2007 "Ten Pieces" is the fourth album for Swedish psych-rocker Gustav Ejstes, who is joined here by guitarist Reine Fiske. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.3
	79 79. Alright, Still by Lily Allen January 30, 2007 This debut album from the British singer (and daughter of actor Keith Allen) mixes pop with ska and reggae. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.9
	79 80. The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3 by Jill Scott September 25, 2007 The third album for the soul singer. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.4
	79 81. Autumn of the Seraphs by Pinback September 11, 2007 The San Diego indie rock band releases their fourth album. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.1
	79 82. Transparent Things by Fujiya & Miyagi January 23, 2007 As their name suggests, Fujiya & Miyagi are an English trio who make German electronic rock. (OK, so maybe it doesn't suggest that.) 'Things' compiles some of the Brighton band's previously-released singles. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.3
	79 83. The Reminder by Feist May 1, 2007 Canadian singer-songwriter (and Broken Social Scene member) Leslie Feist returns with her third album and major label debut. Jamie Lidell guests. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.7
	79 84. Heroes & Thieves by Vanessa Carlton October 9, 2007 Vanessa Carlton's third album is her first on The Inc. label. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.9
	79 85. 100 Days, 100 Nights by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings October 2, 2007 This is the New York-based funk band's third studio album. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.7
	79 86. In Defense Of The Genre by Say Anything October 23, 2007 The two-disc album contains more than two dozen guests, including Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.3
	79 87. The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter by Josh Ritter August 21, 2007 It's the fifth album for the Idaho-born singer-songwriter. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.6
	79 88. Wincing The Night Away by The Shins January 23, 2007 The increasingly-popular indie-pop outfit led by James Mercer returns with a third album. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.2
	79 89. Red Gone Wild: Thee Album by Redman March 27, 2007 The rapper's delayed follow-up to 2001's 'Malpractice' was produced by Timbaland, Eminem, Erick Sermon, Scott Storch, and Rockwilder. Method Man and Nate Dogg also guest. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.4
	79 90. Level Live Wires by Odd Nosdam August 28, 2007 San Francisco Bay Area DJ/producer David P. Madson's latest album. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.0
	79 91. Graduation by Kanye West September 11, 2007 Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.2
	79 92. Strawberry Jam by Animal Collective September 11, 2007 The eighth album from the New York-based group. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.7
	79 93. Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters by The Twilight Sad April 3, 2007 This is the debut full-length for the Glasgow band fronted by James Graham. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.4
	79 94. Because Of The Times by Kings of Leon April 3, 2007 The Brothers Followill reunite with producers Ethan Johns and Angelo Petraglia for their first album in over two years. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.2
	78 95. Five Roses by Miracle Fortress May 22, 2007 The debut album for the Canadian indie artist, who was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize in 2007. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.7
	78 96. Cease To Begin by Band of Horses October 9, 2007 The Seattle band's follow-up to their debut album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.3
	78 97. Ma Fleur by The Cinematic Orchestra June 5, 2007 Jason Swinscoe's first Cinematic Orchestra disc in five years is indeed a soundtrack... to an imaginary film. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.1
	78 98. Maths + English by Dizzee Rascal June 5, 2007 Lily Allen and the Arctic Monkeys guest on the UK artist's third album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.2
	78 99. Revival by John Fogerty October 2, 2007 The former Creedence Clearwater Revival singer returns after three years with his latest solo album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.4
	78 100. Marry Me by St. Vincent July 10, 2007 Polyphonic Spree member Annie Clark releases her debut album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5

Album Releases by User Score

From Here We Go Sublime

Untrue

In Rainbows

Person Pitch

Raising Sand

And Their Refinement Of The Decline

Let's Stay Friends

Neon Bible

Children Running Through

Kala

Sound Of Silver

Comicopera

Mirrored

45:33

Boxer

New Moon

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams

Ire Works

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

Copia

Sweet Warrior

The Shepherd's Dog

Beauty & Crime

Vieux Farka Toure

The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse

Grinderman

American Gangster

23

Andorra

Overpowered

Favourite Worst Nightmare

Steingarten

Wild Mountain Nation

Fear of a Blank Planet

Writer's Block

Sojourner

The Stage Names

The Magic Position

At My Age

Jarvis

Tears Of The Valedictorian

Cross

Fur & Gold

Armchair Apocrypha

Someone To Drive You Home

Ruff Draft [Reissue]

Back To Black

Drums And Guns

Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer?

Icky Thump

LP

Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

Tones Of Town

Dirt Farmer

Night Falls Over Kortedala

The Flying Club Cup

The Return To Form Black Majick Party

Candylion

White Chalk

Prog

Super Taranta!

The Con

All Of A Sudden I Miss Everyone

A Place To Bury Strangers

Pale Young Gentlemen

Unglamorous

I'll Sleep When You're Dead

Death Is This Communion

Emerald City

M.A.D.E.

The Scene Of The Crime

Tromatic Reflexxions

In Advance Of The Broken Arm

Beyond

Liars

Desire

Tio Bitar

Alright, Still