The A.V. Club’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 443 reviews of 443 albums, going back to 2006, each next to the album’s Breakdown. 443 of them come from Wikipedia ratings boxes, mostly for older albums.
Top critics
- Jacob Oller 36 reviews
- Oliver Sava 9 reviews
- Evan Rytlewski 8 reviews
Nathan Rabin 6 reviews- Michaelangelo Matos 6 reviews
329 reviews with no named critic yet.
What it reviews
- Indie & Alternative 23%
- Hip-Hop & Rap 22%
- Pop 18%
- Rock 16%
- Folk, Country & Americana 6%
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By the numbers
85average score it gives, on the 0 to 100 scale (443 reviews)
92%of its reviews score an album 75 or higher
7points: how far a typical review lands from its own average score
1album given a perfect score (0.2% of its reviews)
16A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
29different critics with a byline on its reviews here
37%of its scores landed within 10 points of the other critics’ average for the same album (443 albums)
12points, on average, between its release-week reviews and where the other critics ended up (75 reviews)
How its scores spread
- 0–490
- 50s0
- 60s8
- 70s84
- 80s248
- 90+103
Its top scores
Bruce SpringsteenLetter to You 100 
LordeVirgin 95 
Snow PatrolA Hundred Million Suns 95 
Sufjan StevensCarrie & Lowell 95 Jacob Oller
Kendrick LamarDAMN. 95 Shannon Miller
Sigur RósMeð suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust 95 Jacob Oller
Taylor SwiftFearless (Taylor’s Version) 95 
BjörkUtopia 95
Its newest 200 reviews
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| LordeVirgin“On Virgin, Lorde has never been less certain or more alive” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 80 | Jun 28, 2025 |
 The Cure4:13 Dream“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 64 | 2022 |
 Jay-Z4:44“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Shannon Miller Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 83 | 2022 |
 Kanye West808s & Heartbreak | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 76 | 2022 |
| Snow PatrolA Hundred Million Suns | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 68 | 2022 |
 alt-JAn Awesome Wave“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 74 | 2022 |
 GrimesArt Angels“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 82 | 2022 |
 Joey Bada$$B4.Da.$$“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 71 | 2022 |
 Ne-YoBecause of You | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 76 | 2022 |
 The RaconteursBroken Boy Soldiers“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 72 | 2022 |
 Blink-182California | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 63 | 2022 |
| Sufjan StevensCarrie & Lowell“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 90 | 2022 |
 R.E.M.Collapse into Now“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 72 | 2022 |
 Kings of LeonCome Around Sundown“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 63 | 2022 |
 Vampire WeekendContra“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 78 | 2022 |
 SZACtrl“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 87 | 2022 |
| Kendrick LamarDAMN.“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Shannon Miller Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 91 | 2022 |
 Earl SweatshirtDoris | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 81 | 2022 |
 WeezerEverything Will Be Alright in the End“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 72 | 2022 |
 Bob DylanFallen Angels“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 79 | 2022 |
 Fleet FoxesFleet Foxes“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 88 | 2022 |
 Adam LambertFor Your Entertainment“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 74 | 2022 |
 One DirectionFour | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 67 | 2022 |
 ColdplayGhost Stories“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 61 | 2022 |
 Tyler, the CreatorGoblin“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 78 | 2022 |
 Bruce SpringsteenHigh Hopes“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 69 | 2022 |
 Beastie BoysHot Sauce Committee Part Two“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 79 | 2022 |
 The 1975I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 75 | 2022 |
 OutKastIdlewild“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jarrod Jones Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 70 | 2022 |
 DrakeIf You’re Reading This It’s Too Late“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 75 | 2022 |
 Tame ImpalaInnerspeaker“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 83 | 2022 |
 Lady GagaJoanne“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 68 | 2022 |
 Kylie MinogueKiss Me Once“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 66 | 2022 |
 Paul McCartneyKisses on the Bottom“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 60 | 2022 |
 Jack WhiteLazaretto“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 79 | 2022 |
 Tame ImpalaLonerism“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 87 | 2022 |
 Lana Del ReyLust for Life“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Shannon Miller Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 77 | 2022 |
 Jay-ZMagna Carta Holy Grail“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 60 | 2022 |
 Kings of LeonMechanical Bull“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 71 | 2022 |
| Sigur RósMeð suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 72 | 2022 |
 ColdplayMylo Xyloto“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 66 | 2022 |
 Bad ReligionNew Maps of Hell“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 74 | 2022 |
 Wiz KhalifaO.N.I.F.C.“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 57 | 2022 |
 Schoolboy QOxymoron“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 71 | 2022 |
 MadlibPiñata“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 79 | 2022 |
 LordePure Heroine“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 74 | 2022 |
 KeshaRainbow“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Shannon Miller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 80 | 2022 |
 MadonnaRebel Heart“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 66 | 2022 |
 Arcade FireReflektor“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 78 | 2022 |
 Franz FerdinandRight Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 72 | 2022 |
 DidoSafe Trip Home“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 69 | 2022 |
 Bob DylanShadows in the Night“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 85 | 2022 |
 TimbalandShock Value“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 61 | 2022 |
 Dropkick MurphysSigned and Sealed in Blood | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 71 | 2022 |
 Faith No MoreSol Invictus“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 77 | 2022 |
 Thom YorkeThe Eraser“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 74 | 2022 |
 RadioheadThe King of Limbs | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 79 | 2022 |
 Nicki MinajThe Pinkprint“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 73 | 2022 |
 Thom YorkeTomorrow’s Modern Boxes“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 74 | 2022 |
 Franz FerdinandTonight: Franz Ferdinand“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jarrod Jones Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 70 | 2022 |
 FoalsTotal Life Forever“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 75 | 2022 |
 Lamb of GodVII: Sturm und Drang“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 78 | 2022 |
 GrimesVisions“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 80 | 2022 |
 ColdplayViva la Vida or Death and All His Friends“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 76 | 2022 |
 BjörkVulnicura“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 83 | 2022 |
 The AvalanchesWildflower“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Oliver Sava Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 78 | 2022 |
 Katy PerryWitness“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 61 | 2022 |
 Bruce SpringsteenWrecking Ball“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 74 | 2022 |
 Ne-YoYear of the Gentleman“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 73 | 2022 |
 Leonard CohenYou Want It Darker“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | Jacob Oller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 86 | 2022 |
 Red Hot Chili PeppersUnlimited Love | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 70 | 2022 |
 Lana Del ReyBlue Banisters | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 76 | 2021 |
 Kanye WestDonda“Kanye West’s Donda is a bloated, incoherent mess” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 56 | 2021 |
 LordeSolar Power“Lorde disappears into the sun on Solar Power” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 70 | 2021 |
 Doja CatPlanet Her | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 77 | 2021 |
| Taylor SwiftFearless (Taylor’s Version)“Taylor Swift forges ahead with a dreamy throwback in Fearless (Taylor's Version)” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 83 | 2021 |
 Lana Del ReyChemtrails over the Country Club | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 80 | 2021 |
 Paul McCartneyMcCartney III | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 79 | 2020 |
| Bruce SpringsteenLetter to You“Letter To You is one of the finest achievements of Bruce Springsteen’s career” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 100 5/5 | 83 | 2020 |
 Lady GagaChromatica | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 78 | 2020 |
 Harry StylesFine Line | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 76 | 2019 |
 Lana Del ReyNorman Fucking Rockwell! | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 88 | 2019 |
 Bruce SpringsteenWestern Stars“Bruce Springsteen tries to lose himself under the cinematic scope of Western Stars” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 85 | 2019 |
 LizzoCuz I Love You | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 83 | 2019 |
 DrakeScorpion“Scorpion is a whole shitload of Drake” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 69 | 2018 |
 The CartersEverything Is Love“Everything Is Love is big enough for Beyoncé and JAY-Z both” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 79 | 2018 |
 Cardi BInvasion of Privacy | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 85 | 2018 |
 EminemRevival“Won’t the real Slim Shady please grow up?” | Josh Modell Read the review via Wikipedia | 68 D+ | 60 | 2017 |
 Noel Gallagher's High Flying BirdsWho Built the Moon?“Here are 3 new albums you should know about this week” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 78 | 2017 |
| BjörkUtopia“Utopia finds Björk at her best: Full of love” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 82 | 2017 |
 Taylor SwiftReputation“Taylor Swift has a big, drunken night out on Reputation” | Clayton Purdom Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 74 | 2017 |
 BeckColors“Which Beck shows up for Colors?” | Josh Modell Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 79 | 2017 |
 Liam GallagherAs You Were“Here are 6 new albums you should know about this week” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 75 | 2017 |
 Foo FightersConcrete and Gold“Foo Fighters’ latest record wears its classic-rock heart on its sleeve” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 72 | 2017 |
 Queens of the Stone AgeVillains“Queens Of The Stone Age cut loose on Villains” | Philip Cosores Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 77 | 2017 |
 Tyler, the CreatorFlower Boy“Tyler, The Creator, Manchester Orchestra, and more in this week’s music reviews” | Renato Pagnani Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 83 | 2017 |
 Calvin HarrisFunk Wav Bounces Vol. 1“Toro Y Moi, Calvin Harris, and more in this week’s music reviews” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 67 | 2017 |
 LordeMelodrama“On Melodrama, Lorde throws a party for all of our messy selves” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 91 | 2017 |
 Rise AgainstWolves“Cigarettes After Sex, Alt-J, Big Thief, and more in this week’s music reviews” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 73 | 2017 |
 LogicEverybody | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 65 | 2017 |
 GorillazHumanz“Gorillaz turn our national dystopia into more manic cartoon pop on Humanz” | Clayton Purdom Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 75 | 2017 |
 The WeekndStarboy“The Weeknd’s resonant Starboy embraces the downside of fame” | Annie Zaleski Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 69 | 2016 |
 NOFXFirst Ditch Effort“An older, wiser, but no-less biting NOFX emerges on First Ditch Effort” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 74 | 2016 |
 Charli XCXSucker“Charli XCX breaks out of the guest-star spotlight with Sucker” | Kyle Fowle Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 76 | 2014 |
 Leonard CohenPopular Problems“Leonard Cohen teases death on the lean, surprising Popular Problems” | Zach Schonfeld Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 84 | 2014 |
 Lady GagaArtpop | Annie Zaleski Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 62 | 2013 |
 Pearl JamLightning Bolt“Pearl Jam: Lightning Bolt” | Josh Modell Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 72 | 2013 |
 Miley CyrusBangerz | Marah Eakin Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 64 | 2013 |
 ChvrchesThe Bones of What You Believe“Chvrches: The Bones Of What You Believe” | Kyle Ryan Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 77 | 2013 |
 Nine Inch NailsHesitation Marks“Nine Inch Nails: Hesitation Marks” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 78 | 2013 |
 Sigur RósKveikur | Jason Heller Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 80 | 2013 |
 Queens of the Stone Age…Like Clockwork“Queens Of The Stone Age: …Like Clockwork” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 82 | 2013 |
 Daft PunkRandom Access Memories“Daft Punk: Random Access Memories” | Chris Mincher Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 84 | 2013 |
 The StrokesComedown Machine“The Strokes: Comedown Machine” | Josh Modell Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 68 | 2013 |
 Atoms for PeaceAmok | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 75 | 2013 |
 Meek MillDreams and Nightmares“Meek Mill: Dreams And Nightmares” | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 66 | 2012 |
 Calvin Harris18 Months | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 61 | 2012 |
 Neil Young and Crazy HorsePsychedelic Pill | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 76 | 2012 |
 Death GripsNo Love Deep Web“Death Grips: No Love Deep Web” | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 78 | 2012 |
 Mumford & SonsBabel | Hayden Childs Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 63 | 2012 |
 Rick RossGod Forgives, I Don’t“Rick Ross: God Forgives, I Don't” | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 73 | 2012 |
 UsherLooking 4 Myself | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 75 | 2012 |
 Sigur RósValtari | Scott Plagenhoef Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 76 | 2012 |
 FuturePluto | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 67 | 2012 |
 Death GripsThe Money Store“Death Grips: The Money Store” | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 78 | 2012 |
 Jack WhiteBlunderbuss | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 83 | 2012 |
 Leonard CohenOld Ideas | Steven Hyden Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 81 | 2012 |
 The WeekndEchoes of Silence“The Weeknd: Echoes Of Silence” | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 77 | 2012 |
 T-PainRevolver | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 58 | 2011 |
 The Black KeysEl Camino“The Black Keys: El Camino” | Steven Hyden Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 82 | 2011 |
 ASAP RockyLive. Love. ASAP“ASAP Rocky: Live Love A$AP” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 81 | 2011 |
 BjörkBiophilia | Jason Heller Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 78 | 2011 |
 David GuettaNothing but the Beat | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 63 | 2011 |
 Lil WayneTha Carter IV | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 58 | 2011 |
 The GameThe R.E.D. Album | Evan Rytlewski Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 63 | 2011 |
 Arctic MonkeysSuck It and See“Arctic Monkeys: Suck It And See” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 78 | 2011 |
 GorillazThe Fall | Chris Martins Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 68 | 2011 |
 Foo FightersWasting Light“Foo Fighters: Wasting Light” | Kyle Ryan Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 79 | 2011 |
 Wiz KhalifaRolling Papers“Wiz Khalifa: Rolling Papers” | Nathan Rabin Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 57 | 2011 |
 My Chemical RomanceDanger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys“My Chemical Romance: Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys” | Jason Heller Read the review via Wikipedia | 61 D- | 73 | 2010 |
 Kid CudiMan on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager“Kid Cudi: Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. Rager” | Michaelangelo Matos Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 73 | 2010 |
 Chris BrownF.A.M.E. | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 68 | 2010 |
 WeezerHurley | Erik Adams Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 68 | 2010 |
 Rick RossTeflon Don | Nathan Rabin Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 72 | 2010 |
 Big BoiSir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty“Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty” | Michaelangelo Matos Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 85 | 2010 |
 The Chemical BrothersFurther“The Chemical Brothers: Further” | Michaelangelo Matos Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 70 | 2010 |
 EminemRecovery | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 69 | 2010 |
 RefusedThe Shape of Punk to Come | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 87 | 2010 |
 NasDistant Relatives“Nas and Damian Marley: Distant Relatives” | Nathan Rabin Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 75 | 2010 |
 The Rolling StonesExile on Main St.“The Rolling Stones: Exile On Main Street” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 99 | 2010 |
 Flying LotusCosmogramma“Flying Lotus: Cosmogramma” | Chris Martins Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 85 | 2010 |
 DeftonesDiamond Eyes | Scott Gordon Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 75 | 2010 |
 MGMTCongratulations | Keith Phipps Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 69 | 2010 |
 GorillazPlastic Beach | Noel Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 84 | 2010 |
 Robbie WilliamsReality Killed the Video Star“Robbie Williams: Reality Killed The Video Star” | Chris Mincher Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 63 | 2009 |
 RakimThe Seventh Seal | Chris Martins Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 61 | 2009 |
 WaleAttention Deficit | Nathan Rabin Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 76 | 2009 |
 Norah JonesThe Fall | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 69 | 2009 |
 Them Crooked VulturesThem Crooked Vultures“Them Crooked Vultures: Them Crooked Vultures” | Steven Hyden Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 75 | 2009 |
 WeezerRaditude | Erik Adams Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 59 | 2009 |
 MikaThe Boy Who Knew Too Much“Mika: The Boy Who Knew Too Much” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 70 | 2009 |
 Arctic MonkeysHumbug | Noel Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 76 | 2009 |
 EminemRelapse | Nathan Rabin Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 59 | 2009 |
 Depeche ModeSounds of the Universe“Depeche Mode: Sounds Of The Universe” | Chris Mincher Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 70 | 2009 |
 Kelly ClarksonAll I Ever Wanted“Kelly Clarkson: All I Ever Wanted” | Michaelangelo Matos Read the review via Wikipedia | 78 C+ | 68 | 2009 |
 Bob DylanTogether Through Life | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 84 | 2009 |
 The Lonely IslandIncredibad“The Lonely Island: Incredibad” | Brett Singer Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 70 | 2009 |
 Animal CollectiveMerriweather Post Pavilion“Animal Collective: Merriweather Post Pavilion” | Andy Battaglia Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 89 | 2009 |
 DuffyRockferry | Genevieve Koski Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 70 | 2008 |
 R.E.M.Accelerate | Keith Phipps Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 77 | 2008 |
 Snoop DoggEgo Trippin’ | Nathan Rabin Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 74 | 2008 |
 Janet JacksonDiscipline | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 66 | 2008 |
 Britney SpearsBlackout | Andy Battaglia Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 77 | 2007 |
 Jay-ZAmerican Gangster | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 80 | 2007 |
 50 CentCurtis | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 63 | 2007 |
 The White StripesIcky Thump“The White Stripes: Icky Thump” | Noel Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 81 | 2007 |
 Queens of the Stone AgeEra Vulgaris“Queens Of The Stone Age: Era Vulgaris” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 74 | 2007 |
 Fall Out BoyInfinity on High | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 76 | 2007 |
 Lily AllenAlright, Still“Lily Allen: Alright, Still” | Michaelangelo Matos Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 73 | 2007 |
 BjörkVolta | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 73 | 2007 |
 Lady SovereignPublic Warning“Lady Sovereign: Public Warning” | Michaelangelo Matos Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 72 | 2006 |
 The KillersSam’s Town | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 72 | 2006 |
 KeaneUnder the Iron Sea“Keane: Under The Iron Sea” | Noel Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 67 | 2006 |
 Angels & AirwavesWe Don’t Need to Whisper | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 71 C- | 68 | 2006 |
 The StrokesFirst Impressions of Earth“The Strokes: First Impressions Of Earth” | Noel Murray Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 65 | 2006 |
 Die Antwoord$O$ | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 71 | |
 Sia1000 Forms of Fear | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 75 C | 78 | |
 Taylor Swift1989 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 74 | |
 Green Day21st Century Breakdown | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 72 | |
 Bruno Mars24K Magic | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 72 | |
 Beyoncé4 | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 81 B- | 71 | |
 Van HalenA Different Kind of Truth | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 76 | |
 Arctic MonkeysAM | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 84 | |
 The BeatlesAbbey Road | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 99 | |
 CalexicoAlgiers | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 91 A- | 75 | |
 Margo PriceAll American Made“Here are 7 new albums you should know about this week” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 77 | |
 Duran DuranAll You Need Is Now | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 78 | |
 Johnny CashAmerican VI: Ain’t No Grave“The A.V. Club digs deep into film, TV, music, games, books and more.” | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 95 A | 73 | |
 The StrokesAngles | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 88 B+ | 71 | |
 Rise AgainstAppeal to Reason | not named Read the review via Wikipedia | 85 B | 69 |