Album Releases by User Score

New Wave 201.

New Wave

by Against Me!
July 10, 2007
The Florida punk rock band's fourth album was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9
Can Cladders 202.

Can Cladders

by High Llamas
February 20, 2007
Sean O'Hagan's first High Llamas album in four years sticks to his usual script of '60s-influenced pop.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Planet of Ice 203.

Planet of Ice

by Minus the Bear
August 21, 2007
The band's third album is the first to feature its new keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
None Shall Pass 204.

None Shall Pass

by Aesop Rock
August 28, 2007
Guest appearances by El-P, Cage, Breeze Brewin, Rob Sonic, and John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats are featured on Aesop Rock's latest album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Hvarf/Heim 205.

Hvarf/Heim

by Sigur Rós
November 6, 2007
The Icelandic band releases a two-disc set of unreleased and acoustic songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Living Well 206.

Living Well

by Rob Crow
January 23, 2007
This is the fourth solo album for the Pinback frontman.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
The Beatific Visions 207.

The Beatific Visions

by Brakes [aka brakesbrakesbrakes]
May 8, 2007
The UK band (now named in triplicate in the U.S.) fronted by former British Sea Power member Eamon Hamilton recorded this brief second album in Nashville.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
The Bird And The Bee 208.

The Bird And The Bee

by The Bird And The Bee
January 23, 2007
Los Angeles-based singer Inara George teams with multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin for their first LP as The Bird And The Bee, which blends '60s pop, tropicalia, and electronic elements.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Love Is Simple 209.

Love Is Simple

by Akron/Family
September 18, 2007
The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Because Of You 210.

Because Of You

by Ne-Yo
May 1, 2007
Album #2 for the in-demand singer-songwriter includes duets with Jay-Z and Jennifer Hudson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.5
Good Bad Not Evil 211.

Good Bad Not Evil

by Black Lips
September 11, 2007
The fifth studio album for the group from Georgia.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Astronomy For Dogs 212.

Astronomy For Dogs

by The Aliens
June 19, 2007
Beta Band founder Gordon Anderson (also of Lone Pigeon) reunites with most of his former bandmates for this new, equally quirky project.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Cosmos 213.

Cosmos

by Murcof
September 25, 2007
The third album for the Mexican electronica artist Fernando Corona.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Magic 214.

Magic

by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
October 2, 2007
The Boss is back with his E Street Band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Let It Go 215.

Let It Go

by Tim McGraw
March 27, 2007
'Let It Go' is the country star's first album in three years.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Attack Decay Sustain Release 216.

Attack Decay Sustain Release

by Simian Mobile Disco
September 11, 2007
Two members from the electro-rock group Simian reform and release their own debut album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
We Are The Pipettes 217.

We Are The Pipettes

by The Pipettes
October 2, 2007
The female Brighton, England trio (with backing music by The Cassettes) reinvents the 1960s girl group for a new century with this debut LP, which features the lead single "Pull Shapes."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
The Else 218.

The Else

by They Might Be Giants
July 10, 2007
They Might Be Giants with co-producers The Dust Brothers come with their latest rock album after a children's album for Disney in 2005.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
La Cucaracha 219.

La Cucaracha

by Ween
October 23, 2007
With this full-length album, Ween move away from their electro-heavy "Friends" EP released earlier this year.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Snakes & Arrows 220.

Snakes & Arrows

by Rush
May 1, 2007
Their 18th album overall, 'Snakes' is the Canadian trio's first studio outing since 2002's 'Vapor Trails.' Nick Raskulinecz co-produced.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Bluefinger 221.

Bluefinger

by Black Francis
September 11, 2007
After touring with the Pixies, Black Francis (aka Frank Black) returns to solo work on his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Night Of The Furies 222.

Night Of The Furies

by Rosebuds
April 10, 2007
The third album for the North Carolina duo of Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp is more synth-driven than previous efforts. The Shout Out Louds guest.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Ear Drum 223.

Ear Drum

by Talib Kweli
August 21, 2007
The Brooklyn-born hip-hop artist's third album features such guests as UGK, Justin Timberlake and Norah Jones.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Build A Nation 224.

Build A Nation

by Bad Brains
June 26, 2007
The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch produced this first release in a dozen years for the original lineup of the lengendary hardcore punk outfit.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Asa Breed 225.

Asa Breed

by Matthew Dear
June 5, 2007
This third album is the most song-based effort yet for the Michigan electronic music producer, who also records under the name Audion.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Sky Blue Sky 226.

Sky Blue Sky

by Wilco
May 15, 2007
The sixth studio set for the Jeff Tweedy-fronted band is less experimental and adventurous than Wilco's previous few efforts. It is the first Wilco studio album to feature the work of touring guitarist Nels Cline.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
8 Diagrams 227.

8 Diagrams

by Wu-Tang Clan
December 11, 2007
The first album after the death of Ol' Dirty Bastard.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Finding Forever 228.

Finding Forever

by Common
July 31, 2007
The seventh album produced by Kanye West (who also guests on one track), features appearances from Lily Allen, DJ Premier, D'Angelo, and Bilal.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
We All Belong 229.

We All Belong

by Dr. Dog
February 27, 2007
The fourth album for the Philadelphia band was recorded on a 24-track tape.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
The Last Sucker 230.

The Last Sucker

by Ministry
September 18, 2007
The final album for the industrial rock band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Free At Last 231.

Free At Last

by Freeway
November 20, 2007
Freeway's sophomore album features 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, and Scarface as some of his guest artists.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Release The Stars 232.

Release The Stars

by Rufus Wainwright
May 15, 2007
The singer-songwriter self-produced (with the help of Pet Shop Boys' Neil Tennant) this follow-up to 'Want Two.' Richard Thompson guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Mantaray 233.

Mantaray

by Siouxsie
October 2, 2007
Siouxsie Sioux of the rock band Siouxsie & the Banshees and The Creatures releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Carnival Ride 234.

Carnival Ride

by Carrie Underwood
October 23, 2007
The "American Idol" winner returns with her follow-up to her multiaward winning debut.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.6
Spirit If... 235.

Spirit If...

by Kevin Drew
September 18, 2007
Broken Social Scene's singer goes solo in what will be a series of albums featuring each member of the band plus a few guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
The Meanest Of Times 236.

The Meanest Of Times

by Dropkick Murphys
September 18, 2007
The sixth album for the Celtic punk band finds them on a new label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
5:55 237.

5:55

by Charlotte Gainsbourg
April 24, 2007
Nigel Godrich produced this second album for the French singer and actress (and daughter of the legendary Serge Gainsbourg), with Jarvis Cocker, Neil Hannon and Air also lending a hand.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Our Ill Wills 238.

Our Ill Wills

by Shout Out Louds
September 11, 2007
The Swedish band releases its second album, produced by fellow Swede Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Just Like You 239.

Just Like You

by Keyshia Cole
September 25, 2007
The follow-up to her 2005 debut album, "The Way It Is."
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.4
Grand Animals 240.

Grand Animals

by Robbers On High Street
July 24, 2007
The New York indie band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Visitations 241.

Visitations

by Clinic
January 23, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this fourth album for the distinctive Liverpool band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Solution 242.

The Solution

by Beanie Sigel
December 11, 2007
Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel releases his fourth album, featuring R. Kelly, Styles P, Jay-Z, Ghostface Killah, and Scarface.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Ditherer 243.

Ditherer

by Fog
August 14, 2007
Fog's fourth album includes contributions from: Why?, Low, Andrew Bird, Dosh, pedestrian, Phil Elverum, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and Mike Lewis.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
We Know About The Need 244.

We Know About The Need

by Bracken
January 30, 2007
'Need' marks the solo debut for Chris Adams of the Leeds, England band Hood.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Yours To Keep 245.

Yours To Keep

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
March 6, 2007
This is the first solo album for the guitarist for The Strokes, whose father was also a successful singer-songwriter. Guests include Sean Lennon and Ben Kweller.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
In Our Nature 246.

In Our Nature

by Jose Gonzalez
September 25, 2007
Known for his appearance on Zero 7's album, he releases the follow-up to his debut.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Spells 247.

Spells

by The Comas
April 17, 2007
The now New York-based psych-rock five-piece worked with producer Bill Racine on this fourth album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
I Can't Go On, I'll Go On 248.

I Can't Go On, I'll Go On

by The Broken West
January 23, 2007
This is the first album for the Los Angeles-based power-pop band formerly known as The Brokedown.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Good Girl Gone Bad 249.

Good Girl Gone Bad

by Rihanna
June 5, 2007
The singer collaborated with Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Ne-Yo for her third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Washington Square Serenade 250.

Washington Square Serenade

by Steve Earle
September 25, 2007
Steve Earle's latest album features his wife Allison Moorer, as well as the Brazilian group Forro in the Dark.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant 251.

Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant

by Wyclef Jean
December 4, 2007
The sixth album for the ex-The Fugees features guests such as T.I, Shakira, Mary J. Blidge, Chamillionaire, Norah Jones, and will.i.am.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
The Black And White Album 252.

The Black And White Album

by The Hives
November 13, 2007
The Swedish band worked with Pharrell Williams, Jacknife Lee, and Dennis Herring for their fourth album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Love's Miracle 253.

Love's Miracle

by Qui
September 11, 2007
Qui covers Pink Floyd's 'Echoes' and Frank Zappa's 'Willie the Pimp' on their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Combinations 254.

Combinations

by Eisley
August 14, 2007
The Texan siblings release their second full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Plague Park 255.

Plague Park

by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Load Blown 256.

Load Blown

by Black Dice
October 23, 2007
The Brooklyn-based band releases their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Make Sure They See My Face 257.

Make Sure They See My Face

by Kenna
October 16, 2007
Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Costello Music 258.

Costello Music

by The Fratellis
March 13, 2007
This full-length debut for the Glasgow indie-rock trio (who are not actually brothers, despite adopting the same last name) includes the song "Flathead," which can be heard soundtracking a recent iPod commercial.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Panic Prevention 259.

Panic Prevention

by Jamie T
August 28, 2007
The British artist's debut album was one of the nominees for the 2007 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band 260.

The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band

by Imperial Teen
August 21, 2007
After a five-year hiatus, the San Francisco band returns with their fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Strange House 261.

Strange House

by The Horrors
May 15, 2007
Alan Moulder and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the producers on the UK goth-punk band's debut LP.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Playtime Is Over 262.

Playtime Is Over

by Wiley
September 11, 2007
The third solo album for the Eski-Beat/Grime UK artist.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Part Two - The Endless Not 263.

Part Two - The Endless Not

by Throbbing Gristle
April 3, 2007
The British industrial music pioneers return with their first studio album in 25 years. The band's original lineup is present, including Genesis P-Orridge and Chris Carter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
Watch The Fireworks 264.

Watch The Fireworks

by Emma Pollock
September 11, 2007
The former singer of The Delgados releases her debut solo album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Or Give Me Death 265.

Or Give Me Death

by Aqueduct
February 20, 2007
'Death' is the third album for Seattle's David Terry, who almost single-handedly is Aqueduct.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.0
Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace 266.

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace

by Foo Fighters
September 25, 2007
Producer Gil Norton returns for the Foo Fighters' sixth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Ultimate Victory 267.

Ultimate Victory

by Chamillionaire
September 18, 2007
The second solo album features guests UGK, Krayzie Bone, Lil Wayne, Slick Rick, and Devin The Dude.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Why Bother? 268.

Why Bother?

by Adult.
March 20, 2007
The band's follow-up to 2005's 'Gimmie Trouble' finds Adult. back down to the original duo of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Myths Of The Near Future 269.

Myths Of The Near Future

by Klaxons
March 27, 2007
'Myths' marks the debut for the fun-loving dance-rock (or as the band themselves call it, "new rave") four-piece from Brighton, England.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Voxtrot 270.

Voxtrot

by Voxtrot
May 22, 2007
Victor Van Vugt produced this long-awaited full-length debut for the Austin, Texas group, who previously generated some buzz with a series of EPs.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Teenager 271.

Teenager

by The Thrills
October 23, 2007
The Irish band's third album and is again produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul? 272.

How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul?

by Public Enemy
August 7, 2007
The New York rap group's latest album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Under the Blacklight 273.

Under the Blacklight

by Rilo Kiley
August 21, 2007
After dabbling in solo projects, the band regroups for its fourth album, produced by Jason Lader.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
Baby 81 274.

Baby 81

by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
May 1, 2007
After sitting out an album, drummer Nick Jago rejoins his BRMC bandmates, who return with a harder-edged recording than their 2005 acoustic departure 'Howl.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Our Love To Admire 275.

Our Love To Admire

by Interpol
July 10, 2007
Interpol moves to Capitol Records with their third studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go 276.

My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go

by Aereogramme
February 6, 2007
This is the first album in four years for the Scottish four-piece.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Once Upon A Time In The West 277.

Once Upon A Time In The West

by Hard-Fi
September 18, 2007
The follow-up to their hit debut album for the British indie-rock group.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Memory Man 278.

Memory Man

by Aqualung
March 13, 2007
London-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hales returns with a second album following two years of touring in support of his debut 'Strange And Beautiful.'
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Twilight Of The Innocents 279.

Twilight Of The Innocents

by Ash
July 2, 2007
The fifth and last full album for the UK band. In the future they will release only singles.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Invitation Songs 280.

Invitation Songs

by The Cave Singers
September 25, 2007
The Seattle-based band featuring ex-Pretty Girls Make Graves' Derek Fudesco releases their first album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Buck The World 281.

Buck The World

by Young Buck
March 27, 2007
Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent and Hi-Tek are among the producers on the rapper's second LP. Young Jeezy, T.I. and Snoop Dogg also guest.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Sensuous 282.

Sensuous

by Cornelius
April 24, 2007
Eclectic Japanese indie-rocker Keigo Oyamada returns with his first Cornelius album in five years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
In Our Bedroom After The War 283.

In Our Bedroom After The War

by Stars
September 25, 2007
The fourth album for the Canadian indie rock band.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Light At The End Of The World 284.

Light At The End Of The World

by Erasure
May 22, 2007
Gareth Jones produced this ten-song set from the duo of Vince Clark and Andy Bell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
No Need To Be Downhearted 285.

No Need To Be Downhearted

by Electric Soft Parade
April 24, 2007
This is the third album for the English band led by brothers Alex and Tom White, who are also members of the band Brakes.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
King For A Day 286.

King For A Day

by Bobby Conn
February 20, 2007
The eccentric Chicago artist returns with his first disc in three years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Widow City 287.

Widow City

by The Fiery Furnaces
October 9, 2007
Thrill Jockey releases the New York duo's sixth album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Family 288.

Family

by LeAnn Rimes
October 9, 2007
Leann Rimes 12th album features Bon Jovi and Reba McEntire as guests.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Play It As It Lays 289.

Play It As It Lays

by Patti Scialfa
September 4, 2007
E Street Band member and the wife to Bruce Springsteen releases her third solo album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.5
Octopus 290.

Octopus

by The Bees [Band of Bees]
March 26, 2007
The eclectic UK band self-produced this third album in their Isle of Wight studios.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Roots & Echoes 291.

Roots & Echoes

by The Coral
August 6, 2007
The latest album from the British band is produced by Craig Silvey (The Magic Numbers).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Atlantis: Hymns For Disco 292.

Atlantis: Hymns For Disco

by k-os
February 20, 2007
Toronto's Kheaven Brereton returns with his third studio album of indie hip-hop mixed with a variety of other genres.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates 293.

Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates

by Kenny Chesney
September 11, 2007
The 11th album for the Knoxville, Tennessee-born country singer.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.6
Smoke 294.

Smoke

by White Williams
November 6, 2007
Cleveland-based Joe Williams' debut album was recorded in Ohio, New York, and California.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
Ms. Kelly 295.

Ms. Kelly

by Kelly Rowland
July 3, 2007
Kelly Rowland continues with her second solo album since Destiny's Child ended.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Elegies to Lessons Learnt 296.

Elegies to Lessons Learnt

by I Like Trains
October 23, 2007
Sigur Ros producer Ken Thomas helped mix iLiKETRAiNS' first studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Exclusive 297.

Exclusive

by Chris Brown
November 6, 2007
The sophomore album from the R&B artist features guest appearances by Big Boi, the Game, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
Going Way Out With Heavy Trash 298.

Going Way Out With Heavy Trash

by Heavy Trash
September 4, 2007
The follow-up to their self-titled album released in 2005.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
VI 299.

VI

by The Fucking Champs
April 24, 2007
Neil Hamburger guests on the San Francisco math-rock trio's unsurprisingly titled sixth release, which sees Phil Manley (Oneida, Trans Am) replacing former guitarist Josh Smith.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Memory Almost Full 300.

Memory Almost Full

by Paul McCartney
June 5, 2007
'Memory' marks the former Beatle's first release for Starbucks' Hear Music label. David Kahne produced the 13-song set.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4

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