Album Releases by Genre

Hello [EP]

Hello [EP]

by Karmin
May 8, 2012
The Boston duo of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan releases its first album on the Epic label.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
6.1
Blown Away

Blown Away

by Carrie Underwood
May 1, 2012
The fourth studio album for the Grammy-winning country singer was produced by Mark Bright.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.1
Strange Clouds

Strange Clouds

by B.o.B
May 1, 2012
The second album for rapper B.o.B. features guest appearances from Morgan Freeman, Taylor Swift, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Ryan Tedder, Trey Songz, and T.I.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
The  Wanted [EP]

The Wanted [EP]

by The Wanted
April 24, 2012
The British/Irish boy band's first release in the United States collects together 7 songs from its UK released albums: The Wanted and Battleground.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.7
King Con

King Con

by Alex Winston
April 10, 2012
This is the debut full-length album for the Detroit indie pop singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
MTV Unplugged [Live]

MTV Unplugged [Live]

by Florence + the Machine
April 10, 2012
The latest MTV Unplugged release is from Florence + the Machine and it includes a cover of Jackson with Josh Homme.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

by Nicki Minaj
April 3, 2012
The second album from Nicki Minaj focuses on her male alter ego Roman Zolanski and features guest appearances from 2Chainz, Chris Brown, Beenie Man, Bobby V, Cam'ron, Drake, Lil Wayne, Nas, Rick Ross, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.4
Dance Again...The Hits

Dance Again...The Hits

by Jennifer Lopez
April 2, 2012
The compilation of some of Jennifer Lopez hits includes two new songs: Dance Again, featuring Pitbull and Goin' In, featuring Flo Rida.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
9.3
The  Night the Sun Came Up

The Night the Sun Came Up

by Dev
March 27, 2012
The debut album for the California-born dance-pop singer was produced by the Cataracs.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
MDNA

MDNA

by Madonna
March 26, 2012
Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. guest on Madonna's 12th studio album that includes production from Martin Solveig, Benny Benassi, and William Orbit, who also worked on 1998's Ray of Light.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.6
Up All Night

Up All Night

by One Direction
March 13, 2012
This is the debut album for the British pop band that was a contestant on the 2010 British edition of The X Factor.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.1
All of Me

All of Me

by Estelle
February 28, 2012
The third album for the British singer features guest appearances by Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, Rick Ross, and Trey Songz.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Breakfast

Breakfast

by Chiddy Bang
February 28, 2012
This is the debut release for Philadelphia alternative rap group Chiddy Bang.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Whatever

Whatever

by Hot Chelle Rae
November 29, 2011
The second album for the Nashville pop rock quartet includes a guest appearance by Demi Lovato.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.1
Born This Way: The Remix

Born This Way: The Remix

by Lady Gaga
November 21, 2011
Lady Gaga's 2011 album is remixed by artists such as Metronomy, Wild Beasts, Two Door Cinema Club, Goldfrapp, the Horrors, Foster The People, The Weeknd, and Twin Shadow.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.6
Immortal

Immortal

by Michael Jackson
November 21, 2011
Cirque du Soleil's soundtrack to its 2011 production features songs and interview snippets produced by Kevin Antunes.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.1
Talk That Talk

Talk That Talk

by Rihanna
November 21, 2011
The Barbados-born singer's sixth studio album features guest appearances by Calvin Harris and Jay-Z.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.1
Take Care

Take Care

by Drake
November 15, 2011
The second studio album for the hip-hop artist features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Birdman, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Manah, Rick Ross, Rihanna, and The Weeknd.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Under the Mistletoe

Under the Mistletoe

by Justin Bieber
November 1, 2011
The second album for the teenage pop singer is a Christmas album with guest appearances by The Band Perry, Boyz II Men, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, and Usher.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
4.0
Stronger

Stronger

by Kelly Clarkson
October 24, 2011
The first American Idol winner returns with her fifth album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.1
Soul Punk

Soul Punk

by Patrick Stump
October 18, 2011
The Fall Out Boy singer also wrote and produced this entire debut solo album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Evanescence

Evanescence

by Evanescence
October 11, 2011
Nick Raskulinecz produced the third album for the rock band that sees only singer Amy Lee as the remaining original member.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.2
Here I Am

Here I Am

by Kelly Rowland
July 26, 2011
The former Destiny's Child singer puts out her third solo effort.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Sorry for Party Rocking

Sorry for Party Rocking

by LMFAO
June 21, 2011
The dance pop duo are back with their sophomore album of party anthems.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.6
Love?

Love?

by Jennifer Lopez
May 3, 2011
Jennifer Lopez returns after twins with a deeply personal seventh album, featuring collaborations with The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, Pitbull, and RedOne.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
8.4
Eliza Doolittle

Eliza Doolittle

by Eliza Doolittle
April 19, 2011
The debut full-length album for the granddaughter of theatre school founder Sylvia Young and the daughter of Tony award winner Francis Ruffelle was released in the UK last year.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
Who You Are

Who You Are

by Jessie J
April 12, 2011
The Essex-born pop singer, Jessie "J" Cornish, makes her debut and has already created a buzz as the the recent Brit's "Critics Choice" winner.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.5
Femme Fatale

Femme Fatale

by Britney Spears
March 29, 2011
The famous pop artist's seventh album promises a sleekly produced, seductive sound, perfect for a disco party with her signature dance floor pop.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
F.A.M.E.

F.A.M.E.

by Chris Brown
March 22, 2011
The singer known for being constantly steeped in controversy turns the spotlight back on music with up-tempo R&B on his latest 13-track release, cowriting the majority of the record and incorporating a synth-pop sound.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
5.5
Oh Land

Oh Land

by Oh Land
March 15, 2011
This is the Danish singer-songwriter's second full-length album.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.2
Lights

Lights

by Ellie Goulding
March 8, 2011
The first full-length album for the British singer-songwriter debuted as number one on the UK album charts. The US version includes three songs not on the UK release.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Light After Dark

Light After Dark

by Clare Maguire
March 8, 2011
Fraser T. Smith produced the debut album from the British singer who was discovered on MySpace.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.3
Science & Faith

Science & Faith

by The Script
January 18, 2011
Inspired by the social and economic climate in its hometown of Ireland, the band's newest album is a reflective and politically charged mix of power pop and rock.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.8
No Boys Allowed

No Boys Allowed

by Keri Hilson
December 21, 2010
With such guests as Rick Ross and Chris Brown featured on her album, the R&B songstress's sophomore album contains both club hits and seductive ballads.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
8.2
Basic Instinct

Basic Instinct

by Ciara
December 14, 2010
The long-awaited fourth album by model, actress, and R&B superstar Ciara features Ludacris and Usher, balancing back and forth between club beats and slow ballads.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.1
Michael

Michael

by Michael Jackson
December 14, 2010
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Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.4
Last Train to Paris

Last Train to Paris

by Diddy
December 14, 2010
The rapper and producer's fifth album is Diddy's attempt at fashioning an alter ego and creating a conceptual album. The release features collaborations with Felix da Housecat, the Neptunes, and The-Dream.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
The  Beginning

The Beginning

by The Black Eyed Peas
November 30, 2010
The album following The E.N.D., The Beginning is the sixth studio album from the hip-hop, dance-pop quartet.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.8
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

by Kanye West
November 22, 2010
Breaking traditional mainstream hip-hop guidelines, Kanye West's latest release features epic raps and long instrumental variations for his most innovative album to date.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
Libra Scale

Libra Scale

by Ne-Yo
November 22, 2010
Ne-Yo's latest effort takes on the influence of themes and character archetypes found in sci-fi fantasies and comic books and structures them around a musical plot to create a daring concept album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.6
Cannibal

Cannibal

by Ke$ha
November 22, 2010
The eight-track companion released as an EP is part of the deluxe reissue of Ke$ha's debut album, Animal, and includes remixes and outtakes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Body Talk

Body Talk

by Robyn
November 22, 2010
The Swedish singer-songwriter's album is part of her 2010 Body Talk trilogy, containing five new tracks and another handful of songs with different versions from her previously released first and second parts.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Pink Friday

Pink Friday

by Nicki Minaj
November 22, 2010
After making an explosive debut appearing on other artist's songs, rapper Nicki Minaj finally releases her debut of electro-infused, bold, and hook-heavy hip-hop.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Loud

Loud

by Rihanna
November 16, 2010
The Barbadian pop star's fifth album is boasted as her rebirth, showcasing her vocal and lyrical range as a versatile artist. It carries more than just club-ready cuts and includes collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Eminem.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Earth vs. the Pipettes

Earth vs. the Pipettes

by The Pipettes
November 16, 2010
The second album for the British indie pop band is its first with a new lineup, which consists of Gwenno and Ani Saunders.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Speak Now

Speak Now

by Taylor Swift
October 25, 2010
The singer-songwriter's third album is the first that she wrote entirely on her own and remains true to her country-pop roots that made her one of the biggest selling artists of 2009.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
No Gravity

No Gravity

by Shontelle
September 21, 2010
Frankie Rose, who previously was in several up-and-coming indie rock bands, such as Vivian Girls, Dum Dum Girls, and Crystal Stilts, returns with the debut album for her own band.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.3
Hands All Over

Hands All Over

by Maroon 5
September 21, 2010
In 2008, Maroon 5 released a remix album with the help of several different DJs and producers. The group then spent most of the following two years working with a different producer -- famous rock/country-pop architect Robert John "Mutt" Lange -- on Hands All Over, which marked the band's third studio offering of rhythmic, soulful pop songs.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9
Body Talk, Pt. 2

Body Talk, Pt. 2

by Robyn
September 7, 2010
The second part to the Swedish pop artist's trilogy of albums combines pop, dance, and hip-hop and includes collaborations with Diplo and a duet with Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Kaleidoscope Heart

Kaleidoscope Heart

by Sara Bareilles
September 7, 2010
Having been compared to everyone from Norah Jones to Billy Joel, this singer-songwriter returns with her sophomore release that further exemplifies her musical talent and bold lyricism.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
The Remix

The Remix

by Lady Gaga
August 3, 2010
The album of remixes of Lady Gaga's hits was originally released in Japan.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
7.8
Sex Dreams And Denim Jeans

Sex Dreams And Denim Jeans

by Uffie
June 22, 2010
It's been three years since Uffie took the electro underground music scene by storm with her beats and rhymes. Her much anticipated new album promises to deliver even more modern dance club music and dubstep jams.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
5.9
Can't Be Tamed

Can't Be Tamed

by Miley Cyrus
June 22, 2010
Miley breaks free from her role as Hannah Montana on Disney with a third CD of big ballads and dance beats.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
7.4
We Are Born

We Are Born

by Sia
June 22, 2010
Famous for her soaring vocals, Sia's new release brings brilliance to the modern pop track, with catchy grooves, soulful song arrangements, and a few synth-heavy dance beats that are playful and party friendly.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Lustre

Lustre

by Ed Harcourt
June 15, 2010
Ryan Hadlock helped produce the fifth studio album for British singer-songwriter, Ed Harcourt. The UK edition includes a seven-track bonus disc.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.5
Bionic

Bionic

by Christina Aguilera
June 8, 2010
Feisty and futuristic, the platinum-blond pop singer's first album in four years features collaborations with Sia, Le Tigre and Ladytron, as well as other indie artists, to create a sonic landscape of sound unlike anything she's done before.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.2
Rokstarr

Rokstarr

by Taio Cruz
June 1, 2010
The London-based producer/singer-songwriter who worked with such artists as Omar, Sugababes, Cheryl Cole, Kesha, McFly, and Kylie Minogue releases his second album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
3.4
The Big Black And The Blue

The Big Black And The Blue

by First Aid Kit
May 25, 2010
This is the debut album for the Swedish teenage sisters.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
The Family Jewels

The Family Jewels

by Marina and the Diamonds
May 25, 2010
The Wales-born Greek singer-songwriter releases her debut full-length album.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Fly Yellow Moon

Fly Yellow Moon

by Fyfe Dangerfield
May 25, 2010
The debut album for the Guillemots singer-songwriter was produced by Adam Noble .
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The People's Record

The People's Record

by Club 8
May 18, 2010
The Swedish duo incorporates Western African pop music in its latest album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Nothing Hurts

Nothing Hurts

by Male Bonding
May 11, 2010
The British trio releases its first full-length album, which features the Vivian Girls on one song.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.9
Forgiveness Rock Record

Forgiveness Rock Record

by Broken Social Scene
May 4, 2010
With John McEntire as producer, Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning, Charles Spearin, Andrew Whiteman, Sam Goldberg, and Justin Peroff worked together to write the group's fourth studio album (outside of the two Broken Social Scene Presents...albums). Other BSS members do appear as guests on this release, including Leslie Feist, Amy Millan and Evan Cranley of Stars, Emily Haines and Jimmy Shaw of Metric, Jason Collett, and Ohad Benchetrit of Do Make Say Think and Years.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Mondo Cane

Mondo Cane

by Mike Patton
May 4, 2010
The former Faith No More singer releases a live solo album of classic Italian pop songs featuring a 40-piece orchestra.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
In Evening Air

In Evening Air

by Future Islands
May 4, 2010
Now based in Baltimore, the synthpop trio from North Carolina releases its first album on the Thrill Jockey label.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
The Optimist

The Optimist

by New Young Pony Club
May 4, 2010
The British band self-produced its follow-up to its 2007 debut "Fantastic Playroom."
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Our Inventions

Our Inventions

by Lali Puna
April 27, 2010
The electro-pop group, which also includes Notwist's Markus Acher, releases its fourth full-length studio album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Tourist History

Tourist History

by Two Door Cinema Club
April 27, 2010
The Northern Ireland duo who remixed the Phoenix track "Lasso" releases its first full-length album produced by Eliot James.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Come To Life

Come To Life

by Natalie Imbruglia
April 26, 2010
The fourth album for the Australian singer features a song co-written with Coldplay's Chris Martin.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.9
Travelling Like The Light

Travelling Like The Light

by V.V. Brown
April 20, 2010
The British singer-songwriter who has worked with the Pussycat Dolls and Sugarbabes releases her debut album.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.7
All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu

All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu

by Rufus Wainwright
April 20, 2010
The sixth album for the singer-songwriter has a more stripped-down feel with Rufus' voice and piano as the focus plus three tracks based on Shakespeare's sonnets and an aria from the opera he wrote.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
My Best Friend Is You

My Best Friend Is You

by Kate Nash
April 20, 2010
The second album for the British singer-songwriter was produced by ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
Clinging To A Scheme

Clinging To A Scheme

by The Radio Dept.
April 20, 2010
The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Fire Away

Fire Away

by Ozomatli
April 20, 2010
The Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based group releases its latest album produced by Tony Berg.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Jason Castro

Jason Castro

by Jason Castro
April 13, 2010
The third runner-up in the seventh season of American Idol releases his first album produced with Eric Rosse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Animal Feelings

Animal Feelings

by Rafter
April 13, 2010
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Weathervanes

Weathervanes

by Freelance Whales
April 13, 2010
This is the debut album for the New York City indie quintet.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Leave Your Sleep

Leave Your Sleep

by Natalie Merchant
April 13, 2010
The former 10,000 Maniacs singer releases a 26-track solo album based on poems about childhood.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Everybody Wants To Be On TV

Everybody Wants To Be On TV

by Scouting For Girls
April 12, 2010
Andy Green returns as producer for the second album for the British indie rock band.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
2.9
Go

Go

by Jónsi
April 6, 2010
After releasing an album with boyfriend Alex Somers in 2009, the Sigur Ros singer returns with his first solo album produced with Peter Katis.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Black Tambourine

Black Tambourine

by Black Tambourine
March 30, 2010
The compilation, which includes six unreleased songs, as well as tracks released earlier on 1999's "Complete Recordings," for the Washington, D.C.-area indie pop band which was originally formed as a side project for members of Whorl and Velocity Girl with Pam Berry as the lead singer.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
6.9
I Will Be

I Will Be

by Dum Dum Girls
March 30, 2010
The debut album for Dee Dee (aka Kristen Gundred) was recorded with the help of producer Richard Gottehrer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Two Thousand And Ten Injuries

Two Thousand And Ten Injuries

by Love Is All
March 23, 2010
The third album for the Swedish indie rock band is the first with Polyvinyl.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Head First

Head First

by Goldfrapp
March 23, 2010
The latest studio album for Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory finds the duo moving away from the more ambient sound of 2008's "Seventh Tree."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
My World 2.0

My World 2.0

by Justin Bieber
March 23, 2010
The second release for the Canadian singer is described as the second half of his debut album--the first half being the November 2009 release "My World."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
3.4
Interpreting The Masters, Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall And John Oates

Interpreting The Masters, Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall And John Oates

by The Bird And The Bee
March 23, 2010
Inara George and Greg Kurstin cover eight Hall & Oates classic songs, including one original song influenced by the duo.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Sweet 7

Sweet 7

by Sugababes
March 15, 2010
The seventh album for the British pop group is its first with new singer Jade Ewen, who replaced Keisha Buchanan, the last original member.
Metascore:
39
User Score:
3.8
jj no 3

jj no 3

by jj
March 9, 2010
Until jj signed with Secretly Canadian to release its second full-length album, the identity of the Swedish duo was unknown to the industry at large.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.9
Scratch My Back

Scratch My Back

by Peter Gabriel
March 2, 2010
"Scratch My Back" is Peter Gabriel's first album in eight years--and the first in a series of releases--in which Gabriel covers the works of his favorite artists in exchange for his own collection of covers by those artists in the forthcoming album, "I'll Scratch Yours." The tracklist includes Arcade Fire's "My Body Is a Cage," Bon Iver's "Flume," David Bowie's "Heroes," Lou Reed's "The Power of the Heart," Paul Simon's "The Boy in the Bubble," and Radiohead's "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" to name a few.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.3
Fight Softly

Fight Softly

by The Ruby Suns
March 2, 2010
The third album for the New Zealand-based indie band led by Ryan McPhun is its first on the Sub Pop label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
Hands

Hands

by Little Boots
March 2, 2010
The debut album for the singer-songwriter was produced with Greg Kurstin and Joe Goddard.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
The Pursuit

The Pursuit

by Jamie Cullum
March 2, 2010
The latest album for the young jazz artist features both original and cover songs including Cole Porter's "Just One of Those Things," Rihanna's "Don't Stop the Music," Sweeney Todd's "Not While I'm Around."
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
The Beat Is...

The Beat Is...

by Alphabeat
March 1, 2010
The Danish group returns with its second album on new label Polydor.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Love & War

Love & War

by Daniel Merriweather
February 23, 2010
Better remembered for his vocal contributions on Mark Ronson's "Here Comes the Fuzz," as well as his mash-up for the single "Stop Me" as heard on Ronson's album, the Australian R&B vocalist will release his debut album entitled, Love & War.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Magic Chairs

Magic Chairs

by Efterklang
February 23, 2010
The third album for the Danish band was produced by Gareth Jones and recorded with a live band.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
I Liked It Better When You Had No Heart

I Liked It Better When You Had No Heart

by Butch Walker And The Black Widows
February 23, 2010
The producer-singer-songwriter returns with his first album to be credited with his new backing band, The Black Widows.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.7
European

European

by Sambassadeur
February 23, 2010
The Swedish pop band named after the Serge Gainsbourg's song releases its third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Minor Love

Minor Love

by Adam Green
February 16, 2010
Heavily influenced by the likes of Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, Adam Green (the alternative-folk singer/songwriter better known for his stint with the lo-fi indie group Moldy Peaches) returns with his sixth studio album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Fixin' The Charts, Volume One

Fixin' The Charts, Volume One

by Everybody Was In The French Resistance...Now
February 16, 2010
The latest concept album from Art Brut's Eddie Argos and Blood Arm's Dylan Valdes consists of 12 pop responses, such as "Billie's Genes," where a grown-up child responds to Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean."
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
Soldier Of Love

Soldier Of Love

by Sade
February 9, 2010
After a 10-year hiatus, Sade returns with her sixth studio effort and first since 2000's "Lover's Rock."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1