Album Releases by User Score

To Survive 201.

To Survive

by Joan as Police Woman
June 10, 2008
The sophomore album for Joan Wasser features Rufus Wainwright as a guest vocalist on one track.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails 202.

Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails

by The Baseball Project
July 8, 2008
R.E.M.'s Scott McCaughey and Peter Buck along with ex-Dream Syndicate member Steve Wynn and Miracle 3's Linda Pitmon team up together to create an album of songs about baseball.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.7
Lay Down The Law 203.

Lay Down The Law

by Switches
March 18, 2008
The debut album for the British rock band was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Odd Couple 204.

The Odd Couple

by Gnarls Barkley
March 18, 2008
This is the sophomore album for producer Danger Mouse and rapper Cee-Lo Green.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
No Way Down [EP] 205.

No Way Down [EP]

by Air France
May 22, 2008
This is the Swedish indie-pop band's second EP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow 206.

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

by K-The-I???
November 4, 2008
The latest album for the Massachusetts-born rapper features guests such as High Priest, Busdriver, Subtitle, Nocando, Vyle, and Mestizo.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
OH (Ohio) 207.

OH (Ohio)

by Lambchop
October 7, 2008
The latest album for the band from Nashville was produced by Mark Nevers and Roger Moutenot.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Volume One 208.

Volume One

by She & Him
March 18, 2008
Actress Zooey Deschanel teams up with M Ward on this debut album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Oracular Spectacular 209.

Oracular Spectacular

by MGMT
January 22, 2008
David Fridmann produced the debut full-length album for the New York-based band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Slime & Reason 210.

Slime & Reason

by Roots Manuva
September 1, 2008
The fourth album for the rapper includes Metronomy as a guest artist.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 211.

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2

by Prodigy [of Mobb Deep]
April 22, 2008
The rapper, also part of Mobb Deep, returns with a continuation to his debut solo album, "H.N.I.C.," after last year's "Return of the Mac."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
4.5
Boo! 212.

Boo!

by Was (Not Was)
April 8, 2008
The first album in more than 15 years features guest appearances by Booker T. Jones, Kris Kristofferson, Wayne Kramer, Marcus Miller, and a song originally cowritten with Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hummingbird, Go! 213.

Hummingbird, Go!

by Theresa Andersson
September 2, 2008
The Swedish singer previously based in New Orleans releases her latest solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Another World [EP] 214.

Another World [EP]

by Antony and the Johnsons
October 7, 2008
The New York City band releases its latest EP ahead of its full-length album, "The Crying Light."
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Smile 215.

Smile

by Boris
April 29, 2008
The Japanese experimental group's latest album features guest musicians Michio Kurihara of Ghost and Stephen O'Malley of Sunn O))).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
The Rhumb Line 216.

The Rhumb Line

by Ra Ra Riot
August 19, 2008
This is the debut full-length album for the upstate New York indie rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Just A Little Lovin' 217.

Just A Little Lovin'

by Shelby Lynne
January 29, 2008
Shelby Lynne's 10th album has her covering some of Dusty Springfield's biggest hits.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Midnight Boom 218.

Midnight Boom

by The Kills
March 18, 2008
The third album for the indie rock duo of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
Preteen Weaponry 219.

Preteen Weaponry

by Oneida
August 5, 2008
The rock band from New York releases its first album in a planned three-album trilogy the band is calling Thank Your Parents.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Exiting Arm 220.

Exiting Arm

by Subtle
June 3, 2008
This is the third album for the Oakland, California-based group.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Youth Novels 221.

Youth Novels

by Lykke Li
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the Swedish singer was produced by Bjorn Yttling.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Consolers Of The Lonely 222.

Consolers Of The Lonely

by The Raconteurs
March 25, 2008
The Raconteurs surprised much of the music industry by announcing the release of its sophomore album a week before it was released.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Working Man's Cafe 223.

Working Man's Cafe

by Ray Davies
February 19, 2008
The sophomore solo album for The Kinks' lead singer was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Magnificent Fiend 224.

Magnificent Fiend

by Howlin Rain
March 4, 2008
The sophomore album for ex-Comets on Fire frontman is the first jointly released on Birdman and Rick Rubin's American label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Acid Tongue 225.

Acid Tongue

by Jenny Lewis
September 23, 2008
The latest solo album for the Rilo Kiley singer features guests such as Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
(K)no(w)here 226.

(K)no(w)here

by Wilderness
November 4, 2008
The third album for the Baltimore band was created as a musical project with Charles Long, a visual artist.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Sea Lion 227.

Sea Lion

by The Ruby Suns
March 4, 2008
This is the sophomore album for the New Zealand band led by ex-Californian Ryan McPhun.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Everything That Happens Will Happen Today 228.

Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

by Brian Eno + David Byrne
November 25, 2008
The sophomore album for the two rock legends was released digitally on their Web site, with a physical CD due later in the fall.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Parallel Play 229.

Parallel Play

by Sloan
June 10, 2008
This is the latest album for the Canadian rock-pop quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.9
Ringer 230.

Ringer

by Four Tet
May 6, 2008
Kieran Hebden releases a 30-minute, four-track minialbum.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Venus On Earth 231.

Venus On Earth

by Dengue Fever
January 22, 2008
The Los Angeles-based band that mixes Cambodian pop to rock music releases its third album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Temper 232.

Temper

by Benoît Pioulard
October 14, 2008
The second album for the American electronic artist Thomas Meluch.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us 233.

Nothing Is Precious Enough For Us

by Death Vessel
August 19, 2008
Joel Thibodeau's sophomore album was recorded in New Jersey and produced by Pete Donnelly.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Life Death Love and Freedom 234.

Life Death Love and Freedom

by John Mellencamp
July 15, 2008
John Mellencamp latest album was produced by T Bone Burnett who also developed a new audio format promised to help the album sold sound like master tapes.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
808s & Heartbreak 235.

808s & Heartbreak

by Kanye West
November 25, 2008
The fourth album for the Grammy-winning rapper features Young Jezzy, Lil Wayne, Mr. Hudason, and Kid Cudi.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Partie Traumatic 236.

Partie Traumatic

by Black Kids
July 22, 2008
The quintet from Jacksonville, Florida, releases its debut album produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.4
Out My Window 237.

Out My Window

by Koushik
September 30, 2008
This is the debut album for the Candian producer/DJ.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Friendly Fires 238.

Friendly Fires

by Friendly Fires
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the British trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Seeing Things 239.

Seeing Things

by Jakob Dylan
June 10, 2008
The Wallflowers' lead singer releases his debut solo album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Brown Submarine 240.

Brown Submarine

by Boston Spaceships
September 16, 2008
Guided by Voices' Robert Pollard and Chris Slusarenko and Decemberists' John Moen release their debut album as the Boston Spaceships.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Detours 241.

Detours

by Sheryl Crow
February 5, 2008
Sheryl Crow returns from an eventful few years with her latest record produced by Brian Bottrell, who also produced her debut.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.5
Me And Armini 242.

Me And Armini

by Emilíana Torrini
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Icelandic singer was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Day After Tomorrow 243.

Day After Tomorrow

by Joan Baez
September 9, 2008
The folk singer from New York releases her latest album, which features songs written by Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, and T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
High Places 244.

High Places

by High Places
September 23, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Brooklyn, New York, duo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Caught In The Trees 245.

Caught In The Trees

by Damien Jurado
September 9, 2008
The latest album for the Seattle, Washington, artists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Twenty One 246.

Twenty One

by Mystery Jets
March 24, 2008
The sophomore album for the English indie rock band was produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Mountain Battles 247.

Mountain Battles

by The Breeders
April 8, 2008
The fourth album for the rock band formed by Kim Deal of the Pixies was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Droppin' Science Fiction 248.

Droppin' Science Fiction

by The Mighty Underdogs
October 14, 2008
The rappers latest album features such guest artists as DJ Shadow, Mr. Lif, Damian Marley, and MF Doom.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Bits 249.

Bits

by Oxford Collapse
August 5, 2008
The fourth album for the Brooklyn rock band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Safe Trip Home 250.

Safe Trip Home

by Dido
November 18, 2008
After a five year absence the British singer returns with her third album produced by Jon Brion.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
See You In Magic 251.

See You In Magic

by The Night Marchers
April 22, 2008
This is the debut album for the newest band led by John Reis of Rocket From the Crypt, Drive Like Jehu, and Hot Snakes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Lunglight 252.

Lunglight

by The Shaky Hands
September 9, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Exotic Creatures Of The Deep 253.

Exotic Creatures Of The Deep

by Sparks
June 10, 2008
The indie-pop duo releases its twenty-first album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Heretic Pride 254.

Heretic Pride

by The Mountain Goats
February 19, 2008
The Mountain Goats' latest album was produced by Scott Solter and John Vanderslice.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
The Devil, You + Me 255.

The Devil, You + Me

by The Notwist
June 17, 2008
This is the electronic band's first album since its 2002 album, "Neon Golden."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Thing Of The Past 256.

Thing Of The Past

by Vetiver
May 13, 2008
"A Thing of the Past" also features guest appearances by Vashti Bunyan, the Chapin Sisters and Michael Hurley
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Murs For President 257.

Murs For President

by Murs
September 30, 2008
The debut album on the Warner Bros. label for the Los Angeles rapper features Snoop Dogg and will.i.am as guest artists.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Real Close Ones 258.

Real Close Ones

by The M's
June 3, 2008
This is the third album for the Chicago-based band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Rabbit Habits 259.

Rabbit Habits

by Man Man
April 8, 2008
The third album for the Philadelphia band is its first on the Anti label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Paper Trail 260.

Paper Trail

by T.I.
September 30, 2008
The sixth album for the rapper features guest artists such as Ludicris, Rihanna, Usher, Jay-Z, kayne West, Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, and John Legend.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Heart On 261.

Heart On

by Eagles of Death Metal
October 28, 2008
The Josh Homme band fronted by Jesse Hughes releases its third album.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Missiles 262.

Missiles

by The Dears
October 21, 2008
The fourth album for the indie rock band from Montreal.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Soft Airplane 263.

Soft Airplane

by Chad VanGaalen
September 9, 2008
This is the third full-length album from the Canadian artist.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Electric Arguments 264.

Electric Arguments

by The Fireman
November 25, 2008
Paul McCartney returns to record under the Fireman name with this third album produced with Youth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Home 265.

Home

by Peter Broderick
September 23, 2008
The folk artist wrote, recorded, and produced the album of songs with the help of Mads Brauer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Little Death 266.

Little Death

by Pete & the Pirates
February 18, 2008
The debut album for the Reading, England, quintet was produced by Gareth Parton.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
A Certain Feeling 267.

A Certain Feeling

by Bodies of Water
July 22, 2008
The sophomore album for the Los Angeles group.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Antidotes 268.

Antidotes

by Foals
April 8, 2008
The debut full-length album for the Oxford, England-based band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Asking For Flowers 269.

Asking For Flowers

by Kathleen Edwards
March 4, 2008
The fourth album for the singer from Canada was coproduced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Break Up The Concrete 270.

Break Up The Concrete

by The Pretenders
October 7, 2008
The first album for the British rock band in six years features Chrissie Hynde and a new lineup.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Warpaint 271.

Warpaint

by The Black Crowes
March 4, 2008
The seventh album for the Atlanta, Georgia rock band features their latest guitarist, Luther Dickinson from the North Mississippi Allstars.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Some Are Lakes 272.

Some Are Lakes

by Land of Talk
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Montreal trio was produced by Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Brotherhood 273.

Brotherhood

by The Chemical Brothers
September 2, 2008
The second compilation album for the electronic duo includes a new track, 'Keep My Composure' which features Spank Rock.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
proVISIONS 274.

proVISIONS

by Giant Sand
September 2, 2008
Howe Gelb leads a group of Danish musicians in his latest album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
The In Crowd 275.

The In Crowd

by Kidz in the Hall
May 13, 2008
The sophomore album for the rap duo includes guest artists Estelle, Buckshot, Bun B, and The Cool Kids.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Alas, I Cannot Swim 276.

Alas, I Cannot Swim

by Laura Marling
August 19, 2008
The debut album for the ex-Noah And The Whale member was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Prize.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Blame It On Gravity 277.

Blame It On Gravity

by Old 97's
May 13, 2008
The Dallas-based alt-country quartet releases its seventh studio album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
This Is Not The World 278.

This Is Not The World

by The Futureheads
June 3, 2008
The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Scars On Broadway 279.

Scars On Broadway

by Scars on Broadway
July 29, 2008
The debut album for the band that includes System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Everything/Everything 280.

Everything/Everything

by Simon Bookish
October 21, 2008
British composer Leo Chadburn, who has worked with such artists as Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne, releases a more pop-oriented album as Simon Bookish.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Repentance 281.

Repentance

by Lee "Scratch" Perry
August 19, 2008
The Jamaican producer releases his latest album, produced with Andrew W.K.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Folie A Deux 282.

Folie A Deux

by Fall Out Boy
December 16, 2008
The latest album for the emo rock band was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Car Alarm 283.

Car Alarm

by The Sea and Cake
October 21, 2008
The eigth album for the indie rock band formed in Chicago was recorded in three months.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
White Van Music 284.

White Van Music

by Jake One
October 7, 2008
The Seattle producer's debut album features such guests as MF Doom, Young Buck, Brother Ali, Busta Rhymes, and Prodigy.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Blood, Looms, And Blooms 285.

Blood, Looms, And Blooms

by Leila
July 8, 2008
The first album for the Iranian producer in over eight years is also her first under the Warp label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Fucked Up Friends 286.

Fucked Up Friends

by Tobacco
October 14, 2008
The solo debut for the electronic artist Tobacco also features Aesop Rock
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Holy 287.

Holy

by Love As Laughter
June 24, 2008
The latest release for the indie band led by ex-Lync member Sam Jayne is its first on Isaac Brock's label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Day By Day 288.

Day By Day

by Femi Kuti
November 18, 2008
The son of Afobeat legend Fela Kuti releases his latest album which features more piano and trumpet.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
All Or Nothing 289.

All Or Nothing

by The Subways
September 9, 2008
The sophomore album for the English trio was produced by Butch Vig.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
This Gift 290.

This Gift

by Sons and Daughters
January 29, 2008
The third album for the Scottish band was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Tapes 291.

Tapes

by The Rapture
November 25, 2008
The New York indie-rock band releases its first mix album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fearless 292.

Fearless

by Taylor Swift
November 11, 2008
Taylor Swift's follow-up to her triple-platinum debut album was produced with Nathan Chapman and features a duet with Colbie Calliat.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Afterparty Babies 293.

Afterparty Babies

by Cadence Weapon
March 4, 2008
Cadence Weapon's sophomore album is said to be inspired by his summer in Edmonton.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Couples 294.

Couples

by The Long Blondes
May 6, 2008
The quintet from England uses influences from 1980s pop on its sophomore album produced by Erol Alkan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.1
Station 295.

Station

by Russian Circles
May 6, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Shine 296.

Shine

by Estelle
April 29, 2008
The sophomore album for the British artist features Kanye West on her chart topping single "American Boy."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Devotion 297.

Devotion

by Beach House
February 26, 2008
The sophomore album for the Baltimore-based indie-rock duo.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
Robert Pollard Is Off To Business 298.

Robert Pollard Is Off To Business

by Robert Pollard
June 10, 2008
The ex-Guided By Voices singer releases his latest solo outing on his own label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Changing Of The Seasons 299.

Changing Of The Seasons

by Ane Brun
October 14, 2008
The Sweden-based singer releases her latest album produced by Valgeir Sigurdsson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.9
No, Virginia... 300.

No, Virginia...

by Dresden Dolls
May 20, 2008
The Boston duo's third album contains songs from recording sessions, b-sides, and songs left over from 2006's "Yes, Virginia..."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5

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