I’m With You
It's been five years since the Red Hot Chili Peppers' acclaimed double album Stadium Arcadium. Is their most recent release just as big a hit?
Dirty Work
Maryland pop-punk quartet All Time Low released their album Dirty Work over the summer, and it leaves a bit of room for improvement.
The Fall
Recorded entirely on Damon Albarn's iPad during the 2010 tour, The Fall takes the audience on a cosmic road trip through America.
Rescue
Silverstein's fifth studio album, Rescue, begins with a dramatic, powerful and deliberate introduction.
Nine Types of Light
Art rock band TV on the Radio never plays it safe, and the trend continues with the band's fifth album, Nine Types of Light.
No Devolucion
Thursday's sixth album, No Devolucion, literally translates to "no return" and could not be more aptly named.
Tomboy
Tomboy, the fourth musical effort from Panda Bear, gets lost in the shadow of his highly acclaimed record Person Pitch, released four years ago.
Who You Are
London native Jessie J, born Jessica Ellen Cornish, initial claim to fame came by writing songs for popular artists like Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus.
Gimme Some
Technically, Peter Bjorn and John are one-hit wonders, but they refuse to be called that with their most recent album release Gimme Some.
Femme Fatale
The Britney Spears we knew and loved as children is officially gone for good.
Doggumentary
Doggumentary is Snoop Dogg's first album in three years, and it proves itself worthy of more than just a few thorough listens.
Something to Die For
"When something's right, then something is worth to die for."
When You’re Through Thinking, Say Yes
Following their two-year hiatus, Yellowcard is back and reformed, with their seventh studio album, When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes.
Rolling Papers
Breaking in as a new artist these days has become harder than ever and for many, without a big name co-sign it is near impossible.
Vices and Virtues
Many were worried that Panic! At The Disco's newest album wouldn't cut it after two of the band's original members quit in 2009, but Vices and Virtues has proven to be a solid album.
Angles
Taking a major hiatus and two long years to complete production, The Strokes have finally released Angles with more spunk then ever.
Give the Drummer Some
He had a reality show, founded a successful clothing company and is the drummer of one of the most influential "pop punk" bands of the '90s, Blink-182.
Endgame
Rise Against has released their sixth studio album Endgame, but they haven't brought much to their existing sound.
Collapse Into It Now
The alternative rock band, R.E.M. refuses to fall back on their word for their 15th studio album, Collapse Into Now.
Lasers
After dealing with album delays and creative control issues, Lupe Fiasco's third studio album Lasers has finally been released to the public.
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Going Out In Style
The Dropkick Murphys have made a name for themselves by combining brash, no-holds-barred punk rock with traditional Irish themes and melodies.
Different Gear, Still Speeding
When Noel Gallagher walked out of Oasis in August of last year, a lot of people were left wondering what the rest of the band was going to do next.
Anna Calvi
Anna Calvi is the latest of a slew of British exports to break into the international music scene.
King of Limbs
What can be said about The King of Limbs that hasn't already been agonizingly analyzed and dissected on fan sites and message boards?
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We simply can't stop listening to Adele's new album!
Killing Time
Punk rockers Bayside are back with their fifth album and are hoping to build upon the success of 2008's Shudder.
12 Desperate Straight Lines
Michael Benjamin Lerner, aka Telekinesis, is a man that has avoided the sophomore slump with this follow-up.
The People’s Key
Bright Eyes's seventh and said to be last album, The People's Key, is a reflection upon the past to refresh for the future.
James Blake
February has arrived, and with it Blake's much anticipated self-titled album.
Zonoscope
Cut Copy's third LP Zonoscope makes listeners ride a wave of sound and emotion from the start to finish.
Violet Cries
Nestled somewhere between post-punk and goth, Esben and The Witch are riding on the success of similar British acts such as The Horrors and The xx.
Rolling Blackouts
Rolling Blackouts is an album of contrasts; mesmerising at its high points, tedious at its lows.
Not Yet
The three-piece garage band, Monotonix, have brought thrashing guitars, powerful drums and earnest vocals to the table in their second album, Not Yet.
Kiss Each Other Clean
Samuel Beam, now on his fourth outing as Iron & Wine, is continuing to develop as an artist in a way that can only reward his fans.
Mine Is Yours
It's becoming increasingly common for talented artists to hide behind a veil of meticulous production values to mask a lack of creativity.
Dye It Blonde
Dye It Blonde, Smith Westerns' newest addition to their catalogue, is certainly not an album to be overlooked.
The King is Dead
The Decemberists' new album The King Is Dead is as American as apple pie and baseball.
Calling All Hearts
If you've been craving some quality R&B, Keyshia Cole's recently released album is a must-have
Showroom of Compassion
Although fans have been patiently awaiting their return, the new album makes their six-year lacuna seem futile.
Thank You Happy Birthday
From the opening track "Always Something," it becomes immediately apparent that this record is wildly different from the band's previous, self-titled debut album.
Pink Friday
Possibly one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj has finally released her debut album Pink Friday.
Lost in Time
Despite its obvious influences, the end result comes off as rather bland, generic and certainly not sexy.
The Beginning
The Black Eyed Peas are back with their sixth album titled, The Beginning.
Loud
For anyone who disliked the dark and depressing route Rihanna took with her last album, no need to worry, the bright and pop-driven Rihanna is back.
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is undoubtedly MCR's most ambitious effort to date.
Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager
For anyone who enjoyed Kid Cudi's unconventional approach to rap in the past, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager is definitely an album worth having.
Sidewalks
After the tremendous commercial success of their album Grand, the Brooklyn-based synthpop duo Matt & Kim have released their third effort Sidewalks with more optimism than ever.
Pipe Dreams
Salling's sound is nothing like Glee and falls short of expectations.
Speak Now
Taylor Swift's new album Speak Now may be her best yet.
Bryan Ferry
Dreamy, decadent, divine — these are some words that can be used to describe Olympia, Bryan Ferry's new album of (largely) original material.
Come Around Sundown
Bands like Kings of Leon are extremely frustrating.
Sale el Sol
Shakira's newest album, Sale el Sol, has the potential to be the perfect Latin-Pop album.
The Rock and the Tide
Best known for his music on shows like Scrubs and One Tree Hill, Joshua Radin hits home now more than ever with his third album, The Stone and The Tide.
Write About Love
Write About Love has been worth the wait. Belle & Sebastian's seventh studio album showcases a matured transition for the group, full of brilliant pop melodies, intricate arrangements and poetic storytelling lyrics.
Carl Barât
Carl Barât, best known as Pete Doherty's saner band mate during the heyday of The Libertines, has released his debut solo album.
Tiger Suit
After a three-year hiatus, KT Tunstall has finally come back into the music scene releasing her third full-length album, Tiger Suit.
Bubblegum
Post-punk revival band Clinic returns with their sixth studio album Bubblegum.
Doo Wops and Hooligans
Doo Wops and Hooligans provides a beautiful start for new artist Bruno Mars.
Record Collection
Super-producer Mark Ronson, known for his remixes and retro-soul collaborations with Amy Winehouse, proves that he can write all-new material with his third studio album, Record Collection.
Wake Up!
John Legend and The Roots have taken their notable musical talents and created an enchanting album.
Invented
"Any dick can roll up in a suit/ but only I would know what really moves you."
Lonely Avenue
No one makes a better pop/rock album than two cynical smart-asses with sweet dispositions.
Hands All Over
Covering so many genres of sound ranging from funk to a little bit of country, there is no better title for Maroon 5's third album, Hands All Over.
A Year Without Rain
Disney starlet Selena Gomez and her backing band, The Scene, have put out their second electro-pop album, A Year Without Rain.
Lisbon
Instead of singing about drunken rabble-rousing of their youth, the band sings about the drunken loneliness and isolation they are endeavoring in their 30s.
Flamingo
Four years after The Killers released Sam's Town, an album named after a Las Vegas casino, lead singer Brandon Flowers is still drawing inspiration from the city he grew up.
False Priest
Of Montreal has returned with the group's 10th full-length studio album, False Priest.
A Thousand Suns
A Thousand Suns is both a bold expansion of that sound and a mastery of it.
Kaleidoscope Heart
Sara Bareilles' second full-length album has undoubtedly shown her growth and maturity as an artist.
Audio Secrecy
While Stone Sour's first album still may be considered by many to be their highest achievement, Audio Secrecy is worth a listen even for those who are skeptical of their new material.
Body Talk Pt. 2
This spunky singer gets listeners up on the dance floor to listen to her mischievous antics.
Something for the Rest of Us
With more than 20 years in the musical industry and 17 top-10 singles, it is safe to say that the Goo Goo Dolls know how to make good music.
Asylum
With the release of their fifth album, Asylum, Disturbed shows that they have reached their desired sound and show little signs of wanting to branch out.
Spark
Alain Johannes has finally released a solo album!
Screaming Bloody Murder
It has been three years since Sum 41's Underclass Hero was released in 2007 and the pop-punk boys are back with a new release.
Catching a Tiger
Don't let the album cover fool you, the girl pictured with messy blonde hair and freckles is not Ke$ha!
Alive As You Are
As the opening guitar riff from Darker My Love's new album fades in, it quickly becomes clear that the band's style has undoubtedly changed.
Phoenix
There's only one word to describe Just Surrender's new album — average.
Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright has never been afraid to be painfully open with his fans. His latest album, All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu, is no exception.
Natalie Merchant
After an almost seven year absence, singer and former 10,000 Maniacs front woman Natalie Merchant has returned with her fifth studio release, a concept album entitled Leave Your Sleep.
Kate Nash
It's easy to silence the critics by not responding to their jeers. But if you're Brit pop singer/songwriter Kate Nash, you silence their snickering by upstaging their expectations in the studio.
B.o.B.
Up and coming rapper Bobby Ray Simmons aka B.o.B. has entered the real world of competition.
Experimental group Liars recently released Sisterworld, the follow-up to their 2007 self-titled album. Band members Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross have largely turned away from the garage-rock antics of their previous work, focusing instead on putting unexpected elements into their music.
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A lot has changed for British folk singer Laura Marling since she first made her appearance on the music scene in 2007. At 16, she already amassed an ever-growing fan base through MySpace. Her debut album, 2008's Alas I Cannot Swim, showcased her songwriting talent with the spotlight on her unassuming yet commanding vocals and strikingly honest lyrics.
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Blue Noise Sky definitely reveals a side of Circa Survive that hasn't been seen until now. For veteran listeners, there is a clear distinction between this album and their others, especially their previous release, On Letting Go.
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Jónsi, lead singer and guitarist of experimental rock outfit Sigur Rós, recently released his first solo album, Go. Right from the start, the sound of the album differs significantly from the usual Sigur Rós productions.
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Long Island alt-rock outfit Envy on the Coast has returned with Lowcountry. The new album is a strong follow-up to Lucy Gray and the band's self titled EP.
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Singer/songwriter, Bryce Avary, has made teens shake and quiver as the voice behind The Rocket Summer. However, his newest release, Of Men and Angels, is a great display of his maturity as a musical artist.
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The best way to enjoy Nick Jonas & The Administration's debut release Who I Am is to look past the fact that Nick is one third of the Jonas Brothers.
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Hologram Jams is a great signifier that both Whitney and Votolato's days of being associated with their former bands are over.
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Joanna Newsom's third full-length album Have One on Me is quite ambitious. It features the same squeaky — sometimes freaky — vocals, idiosyncratic pronunciations and eloquent harp skills that the previous Ys did, but it delves much deeper.
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Shout Out Louds produced an album that is raw, nostalgic and more honest than their previous two efforts.
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Formed from a reunion of two high school friends, Phantogram blossomed from a small town indie band into an electronic rock band.