Album Releases by User Score

The Golden Mile 501.

The Golden Mile

by The Peth
September 1, 2008
The Welsh indie rock band that includes Rhys Ifans and Super Furry Animals' Dafydd Ieuan releases its debut album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Xoxo Panda & The New Kid Revival 502.

Xoxo Panda & The New Kid Revival

by Her Space Holiday
October 7, 2008
Marc Bianchi releases his latest album under the Her Space Holiday name.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Devastator 503.

Devastator

by Catfish Haven
October 7, 2008
The second release for the Illinois indie-rock band led by George Hunter.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Secret Machines 504.

Secret Machines

by Secret Machines
October 14, 2008
The third album for the alternative-rock band is the first to include the band's new guitarist, Phil Karnats.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Little Wild One 505.

Little Wild One

by Joan Osborne
September 9, 2008
The latest album from the singer/songwriter from Kentucky was produced by Eric Bazilian, Rick Chertoff, and Rob Hyman.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Sleep Forever 506.

Sleep Forever

by The Big Sleep
February 19, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brooklyn rock band is their first on Frenchkiss Records.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Spirit 507.

Spirit

by Leona Lewis
April 8, 2008
The season three "The X Factor" winner's first album debuted as the number one album in the UK.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.9
Digi Snacks 508.

Digi Snacks

by The RZA
June 24, 2008
The third album for the Wu-Tang Clan member as Bobby Digital features Thea and George Harrison's son as guest artists.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.6
Appeal To Reason 509.

Appeal To Reason

by Rise Against
October 7, 2008
The fifth full-length album for the Chicago punk rock band was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.7
Superhero Brother 510.

Superhero Brother

by G Love & Special Sauce
June 24, 2008
The third album on Jack Johnson's Brushfire label for the Philadelphia trio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Life With You 511.

Life With You

by The Proclaimers
April 1, 2008
The Scottish group returns with its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
In A Cave 512.

In A Cave

by Elf Power
March 25, 2008
This is the 10th album for the Athens, Georgia, band.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Luna 513.

Luna

by The Aliens
September 29, 2008
The Scottish band that includes three members of the Beta Band releases its sophomore album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Our Bright Future 514.

Our Bright Future

by Tracy Chapman
November 11, 2008
The latest album for the Grammy-winning artist was produced with Larry Klein.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.4
Made In Sheffield 515.

Made In Sheffield

by Tony Christie
November 10, 2008
The man behind the UK hit ‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ is back with his latest album which features songs written by Richard Hawley, Jarvis Cocker and the Arctic Monkeys' Alex Turner.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
El Rey 516.

El Rey

by The Wedding Present
May 20, 2008
The band led by David Gedge releases its latest album, produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
X 517.

X

by Kylie Minogue
April 1, 2008
Kylie returns after her battle with breast cancer with her latest album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
9.0
Hard Candy 518.

Hard Candy

by Madonna
April 29, 2008
The queen of pop's latest and last release on the Warner Brothers label was produced in part by Nate "Danja" Hills, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Pocketful of Sunshine 519.

Pocketful of Sunshine

by Natasha Bedingfield
January 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the English singer.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Konk 520.

Konk

by The Kooks
April 15, 2008
The sophomore album was produced by Tony Hoffer. The British band recently lost its bassist Max Rafferty, who quit earlier this year.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
L.A.X. 521.

L.A.X.

by The Game
August 26, 2008
The third album for the rapper from California features guest artists such as Common, Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Nas, Ne-Yo, and Travis Barker.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Here I Stand 522.

Here I Stand

by Usher
May 27, 2008
The fifth album for the R&B singer features Young Jeezy, will.i.am, Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.0
Tooth Of Crime 523.

Tooth Of Crime

by T-Bone Burnett
May 13, 2008
The producer of many albums releases an album of songs from the Sam Shepard musical "The Tooth of Crime: Second Dance."
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
When The World Comes Down 524.

When The World Comes Down

by The All-American Rejects
December 16, 2008
The third album from the Oklahoma rock band was produced by Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Chinese Democracy 525.

Chinese Democracy

by Guns N' Roses
November 23, 2008
The long-gestating Guns N' Roses album finally sees the light of day.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Field Manual 526.

Field Manual

by Chris Walla
January 29, 2008
Death Cab for Cutie member and producer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
E=MC2 527.

E=MC2

by Mariah Carey
April 15, 2008
The follow-up to 2005's "The Emancipation of Mimi" features T-Pain, Damian Marley, and Young Jeezy as guests.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.8
Circus 528.

Circus

by Britney Spears
December 2, 2008
Britney tries for another comeback with her sixth album, which features 'Womanizer,' her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one single since '...Baby One More Time.'
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Oceans Will Rise 529.

Oceans Will Rise

by The Stills
August 19, 2008
The Montreal band releases its third album on its new label Arts & Crafts.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Funplex 530.

Funplex

by B-52s
March 25, 2008
The first studio album for the band since 1992's "Good Stuff" was produced by Steve Osborne.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Now Or Heaven 531.

Now Or Heaven

by The Broken West
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock band based in Los Angeles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Como te Llama 532.

Como te Llama

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
July 8, 2008
The sophomore release for the Strokes guitarist was recorded in five weeks.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.4
The Bronx III 533.

The Bronx III

by The Bronx
November 11, 2008
This is the third album for the Los Angeles punk rock band.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
City Of Refuge 534.

City Of Refuge

by Castanets
October 7, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band features guest appearances by Jana Hunter, Sufjan Stevens, Dawn Smithson, Scot Tuma, and Ero Gray.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Brain Thrust Mastery 535.

Brain Thrust Mastery

by We Are Scientists
May 13, 2008
The California-based indie rock band, which has had more luck in the UK, releases its latest album.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Beautiful Future 536.

Beautiful Future

by Primal Scream
July 21, 2008
The latest album from the alt rock group from Scotland was produced in part by Bjorn Yttling.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Seeing Sounds 537.

Seeing Sounds

by N.E.R.D
June 10, 2008
This is the third album for the trio of Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae Haley.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Perfect Symmetry 538.

Perfect Symmetry

by Keane
October 14, 2008
The third album for the British rock group was produced with Jon Brion and Stuart Price.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Weezer (Red Album) 539.

Weezer (Red Album)

by Weezer
June 3, 2008
The sixth studio album for the Los Angeles band was produced by Rick Rubin and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
Some People Have Real Problems 540.

Some People Have Real Problems

by Sia
January 8, 2008
The third album for the Australian singer known for her work with Zero 7.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.9
Life Processes 541.

Life Processes

by iForward, Russia!
July 22, 2008
The sophomore release for the band from Leeds was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
We Started Nothing 542.

We Started Nothing

by The Ting Tings
June 3, 2008
The single "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from the debut album for the British duo was used in an Apple commercial.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Reality Check 543.

Reality Check

by The Teenagers
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the French indie-pop trio based in London, England.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Everything's The Rush 544.

Everything's The Rush

by Delays
May 5, 2008
The third album for the British four-piece group is their first on the Fiction label.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Motorizer 545.

Motorizer

by Motörhead
August 26, 2008
The British heavy metal band releases its latest album, produced with Cameron Webb.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
All The Way 546.

All The Way

by Growing
September 9, 2008
The Brooklyn duo releases its first album under the Social Registry label.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Sam Sparro 547.

Sam Sparro

by Sam Sparro
June 24, 2008
This is the debut album for the son of gospel singer Chris Falson.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.9
Identified 548.

Identified

by Vanessa Hudgens
July 1, 2008
The star of "High School Musical" releases her latest album, produced in part by JR Rotem, Dr. Luke, Tim James, and Antonina Armato.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
The Bright Lights Of America 549.

The Bright Lights Of America

by Anti-Flag
April 1, 2008
The ninth album for the quartet from Pittsburg, Pa., was produced by Tony Visconti.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Only By The Night 550.

Only By The Night

by Kings of Leon
September 23, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band from Tennessee was produced by Angelo Petraglia and Jacquire King.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
The Glass Passenger 551.

The Glass Passenger

by Jack's Mannequin
September 30, 2008
The sophomore album for the rock band started by Something Corporate's Andrew McMahon.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.6
Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings 552.

Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings

by Counting Crows
March 25, 2008
The fifth album is split in two parts, with one half produced by Gil Norton and the other half by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
Donkey 553.

Donkey

by CSS
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Brazilian indie-rock band was produced by band member Adriano Cintra.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Out Of Control 554.

Out Of Control

by Girls Aloud
November 3, 2008
The fifth album for the British pop group debuted at number one on the British Album chart.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
Everything Is Borrowed 555.

Everything Is Borrowed

by The Streets
October 7, 2008
Mike Skinner has said this fourth album would be his second-to-last album as The Streets.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.8
Dive Deep 556.

Dive Deep

by Morcheeba
February 19, 2008
The English band continues without Skye Edwards, who was asked to leave the group, with several artists taking turns on lead vocals.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.1
The Cross Of My Calling 557.

The Cross Of My Calling

by The (International) Noise Conspiracy
November 24, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Swedish rock band was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.5
Last Night 558.

Last Night

by Moby
April 1, 2008
The latest album for the electronic artist includes an appearance by MC Grandmaster Caz of "Rapper's Delight" fame.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Flavors Of Entanglement 559.

Flavors Of Entanglement

by Alanis Morissette
June 10, 2008
The Canadian singer releases her latest album, produced by Guy Sigsworth.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains 560.

Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains

by Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
October 21, 2008
Sebastien Grainger, the Ex-Death from Above 1979 singer/drummer, releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
24 Hours 561.

24 Hours

by Tom Jones
November 25, 2008
The first album of new material in more than 15 years in the US for the Welsh singer was produced by Future Cut.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.5
Way To Normal 562.

Way To Normal

by Ben Folds
September 30, 2008
The seventh album for the artist was produced by Dennis Herring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Radio Retaliation 563.

Radio Retaliation

by Thievery Corporation
September 23, 2008
The fifth album for the group features world-music artists Femi Kuti, Seu Jorge, Anushka Shankar, and Jana Andevska.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.4
Dark End Of The Street [EP] 564.

Dark End Of The Street [EP]

by Cat Power
December 9, 2008
The EP contains six songs from the "Jukebox" recording sessions.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.3
Bittersweet World 565.

Bittersweet World

by Ashlee Simpson
April 22, 2008
Jessica Simpson's younger sister releases her third album produced by Timberland, The Neptunes' Chad Hugo, Kenna, and Jack Joseph Puig.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.2
The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty... 566.

The Portrait Is Finished & I Have Failed To Capture Your Beauty...

by Hello, Blue Roses
January 22, 2008
The debut album for Dan Bejar's other side project (Destroyer being the first) with his girlfriend, Sydney Vermont.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Welcome 567.

Welcome

by James Pants
May 27, 2008
This is the debut album for the Spokane, Washington, artist discovered by Peanut Butter Wolf.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
I Am...Sasha Fierce 568.

I Am...Sasha Fierce

by Beyoncé
November 18, 2008
The third solo album for the ex-Destiny's Child singer features songs attributed to her alter ego Sasha Fierce.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.6
Moonwink 569.

Moonwink

by Spinto Band
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the indie-rock band that began with the name Free Beer.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The Dream 570.

The Dream

by The Orb
June 10, 2008
The latest album from the electronic group features guests Steve Hillage, Eric Walker, Aki Omori, Andy Caine, and Juliet Roberts.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.8
Free Somehow 571.

Free Somehow

by Widespread Panic
February 12, 2008
The 10th album for the Georgia jam band is the first featuring new guitarist Jimmy Herring.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Free Your Mind And Win A Pony 572.

Free Your Mind And Win A Pony

by Golden Animals
August 26, 2008
The debut album for the duo from Baltimore and Sweden.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Alphabutt 573.

Alphabutt

by Kimya Dawson
September 9, 2008
One half of The Moldy Peaches returns with her latest album of funny children's tunes.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.6
Robotique Majestique 574.

Robotique Majestique

by Ghostland Observatory
March 4, 2008
The Austin, Texas group known more for its live performances releases its third album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.5
On Your Sleeve 575.

On Your Sleeve

by Jesse Malin
October 28, 2008
The fourth album for the singer is a release of cover songs produced by Diane Gentile.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Nine Lives 576.

Nine Lives

by Steve Winwood
April 29, 2008
His first album in five years, Steve Winwood's ninth studio effort features nine songs, including one with guitar work by Eric Clapton.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Walk It Off 577.

Walk It Off

by Tapes 'n Tapes
April 8, 2008
The sophomore album for the indie rock quartet from Minnesota was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Sleep Through The Static 578.

Sleep Through The Static

by Jack Johnson
February 5, 2008
The singer from Hawaii returns with his latest album, which was recorded on solar-powered equipment.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Here We Stand 579.

Here We Stand

by The Fratellis
June 10, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the Scottish indie rock band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
Discipline 580.

Discipline

by Janet Jackson
February 26, 2008
Janet Jackson's 10th album features Ne-Yo and Missy Elliot.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
NYC 581.

NYC

by Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid
November 18, 2008
Four Tet's Kieren Hebden and drummer Steve Reid team up for the fourth time on this album about New York City.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Secrets Are Sinister 582.

Secrets Are Sinister

by Longwave
November 11, 2008
The fourth album for the New York indie-pop band was produced with Peter Katis and Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Futuristically Speaking...Never Be Afraid 583.

Futuristically Speaking...Never Be Afraid

by Yo Majesty
October 7, 2008
The debut full-length album for the rap duo from Florida was produced by Hard Feeling UK.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Brass Knuckles 584.

Brass Knuckles

by Nelly
September 16, 2008
The long-delayed fifth album for the rapper features guests such as Akon, Ashanti, Chuck D, Fergie, L.L. Cool J, R. Kelly, T.I., Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.8
Waiting For The Sunrise 585.

Waiting For The Sunrise

by David Vandervelde
August 5, 2008
The sophomore album for the Michigan-born musician includes a song cowritten by ex-Wilco member Jay Bennett.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Human Bell 586.

Human Bell

by Human Bell
January 29, 2008
This is the debut album for the side project of David Heumann, lead singer of Arboretum and Lungfish's bass player Nathan Bell.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Galore 587.

Galore

by Dragonette
November 4, 2008
The dance group, comprising three Canadians and a Brit, releases its debut album stateside.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Fasciinatiion 588.

Fasciinatiion

by The Faint
August 5, 2008
The first album released on their new label Blank.wav was written and produced by the band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
The Fabled City 589.

The Fabled City

by The Nightwatchman
September 30, 2008
The sophomore solo album for Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello was produced with Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.0
Flashy 590.

Flashy

by Electric Six
October 21, 2008
The fifth album for the Detroit rock band features a reference to its 2003 hit 'Gay Bar.'
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down 591.

Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down

by Noah and the Whale
September 16, 2008
This is the debut album for the British quartet led by Charlie Fink.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
Sixes & Sevens 592.

Sixes & Sevens

by Adam Green
March 18, 2008
The fifth solo album for the Moldy Peaches member.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
Welcome To Goon Island 593.

Welcome To Goon Island

by XX Teens
September 30, 2008
Formerly known as the Xerox Teens until the copy company came calling, the British quintet releases their first full-length.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Gavin DeGraw 594.

Gavin DeGraw

by Gavin DeGraw
May 6, 2008
The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Black Ghosts 595.

Black Ghosts

by Black Ghosts
July 8, 2008
The British duo of Theo Keating and Simon Lord releases their first full-length album together.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
Morning Tide 596.

Morning Tide

by The Little Ones
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the indie pop band from California.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Lucky Old Sun 597.

Lucky Old Sun

by Kenny Chesney
October 14, 2008
The latest album for the multiple award-winning country singer features guest appearances by Dave Matthews, Mac McAnally and Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.2
St. Jude 598.

St. Jude

by The Courteeners
April 7, 2008
The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.3
Inherit 599.

Inherit

by Free Kitten
May 20, 2008
This is the third album for the band led by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julie Cafritz.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things 600.

We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things

by Jason Mraz
May 13, 2008
The third album for the San Diego-based singer-songwriter includes songs that first appeared on three EPs.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1

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