9.0 16. Long Walk Home: Music From The Rabbit-Proof Fence by Peter Gabriel June 18, 2002 Philip Noyce's period film about Austrialia's Aboriginal people, "Rabbit Proof Fence," serves as the inspiration for Peter Gabriel's return to recording for only the second time since 1992's 'Us.' Gabriel turns to Aboriginal music throughout the album, but don't expect any true "songs" from this work, which consists chiefly of longer, moody, instrumental pieces with a world music flavor. Metascore: 74 User Score: 9.0

9.0 17. Aaliyah by Aaliyah July 17, 2001 This is the third album for Detroit-born Aaliyah, who debuted in 1994 (at the age of 15) with 'Age Ain't Nothing But a Number.' Timbaland produces three tracks. The singer died in a plane crash in August 2001, shortly after the release of the album. Metascore: 76 User Score: 9.0

9.0 18. Summer Sun by Yo La Tengo April 8, 2003 The days of hard-rocking Yo La Tengo appear to be over (at least on record), as the Hoboken, NJ trio continues along the atmospheric, lower-volume path begun on 'And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out.' Included among the 13 Roger Moutenot-produced tracks is a cover of Big Star's "Take Care" and the James McNew-sung "Tiny Birds." Metascore: 77 User Score: 9.0

9.0 19. Team Boo by Mates of State September 16, 2003 This is the third album from the husband-wife duo of Kori Gardner (keyboards) and Jason Hammel (drums). Spoon's Jim Eno produced, along with John Croslin. Metascore: 70 User Score: 9.0

9.0 20. Vespertine by Björk August 28, 2001 Bjork's follow-up to 1997's 'Homogenic' and last year's soundtrack to Dancer In The Dark is closer in sound and mood to the latter, taking a quieter, more ambient approach. Produced by San Francisco-based electronic artists Matmos, 'Vespertine' utilizes mainly electronic instrumentation, much of which was recorded by Bjork in Iceland. The lead single is "Hidden Place." Metascore: 88 User Score: 9.0

9.0 21. Is This It? by The Strokes October 9, 2001 This is the debut album from New York indie-rockers The Strokes, who have been hyped by the British music press following the release of "The Modern Age" EP in early 2001. It almost goes without saying, but the group is frequently compared to the Velvet Underground, among others, thanks in part to singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas' Lou Reed-esque vocals. Metascore: 91 User Score: 9.0

9.0 22. Lateralus by Tool May 15, 2001 The band's first album of new material in five years was produced by Tool with David Bottrill and features 13 tracks. Metascore: 75 User Score: 9.0

9.0 23. Turn On The Bright Lights by Interpol August 20, 2002 You won't read very many reviews of this New York band without seeing the words Joy Division pop up, and although there are some similarities, Interpol has something new to offer as well. This debut LP includes the tracks "PDA" and "NYC" from the group's well-received first single for Matador. Metascore: 81 User Score: 9.0

9.0 24. The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem May 23, 2000 The second full-length from Eminem (aka Marshall Mathers) garnered two Grammys for the rapper and became the fastest-selling rap album in history. Metascore: 78 User Score: 9.0

9.0 25. The Eminem Show by Eminem May 28, 2002 Working once again with producer Dr. Dre, Marshall Mathers returns with his third album. Metascore: 75 User Score: 9.0

9.0 26. In Rainbows by Radiohead October 10, 2007 Radiohead releases their latest with a pay-what-you-want price. Metascore: 88 User Score: 9.0

9.0 27. Velocifero by Ladytron June 3, 2008 The British quartert's fourth album features two songs sung in Bulgarian. Metascore: 73 User Score: 9.0

9.0 28. Shogun by Trivium September 30, 2008 The fourth album for the Florida-based metal quartet was produced by Nick Raskulinecz. Metascore: 66 User Score: 9.0

9.0 29. The ArchAndroid by Janelle Monáe May 18, 2010 The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase." Metascore: 91 User Score: 9.0

9.0 30. Pinkerton (Deluxe Edition) by Weezer November 2, 2010 The Rivers Cuomo-led rock band's second album has been remastered and includes B-sides, as well as 16 other unreleased tracks on the two-disc set. Metascore: 100 User Score: 9.0

9.0 31. House of Balloons by The Weeknd March 21, 2011 The mixtape by Canadian artist Abel Tesfaye was released as a free download. Metascore: 87 User Score: 9.0

9.0 33. Ghost Town by Owen November 8, 2011 This is the sixth solo album for Mike Kinsella under the name Owen. Metascore: 70 User Score: 9.0

9.0 34. Siamese Dream [Deluxe Edition] by Smashing Pumpkins November 29, 2011 The deluxe edition of the remastered second album for the Smashing Pumpkins includes a disc of unreleased/rare tracks and a DVD of a 1993 concert at Chicago's The Metro. Metascore: 96 User Score: 9.0

9.0 35. Weightless by Animals as Leaders November 8, 2011 The second album for the progressive metal band led by Tosin Abasi features new drummer Navene Koperweis, and rhythm guitarist Javier Reyes. Metascore: 83 User Score: 9.0

9.0 36. The Wall [Experience/Immersion Edition] by Pink Floyd February 28, 2012 Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album that spawned a film and a stage show is remastered. The seven-disc Immersion set includes a DVD as well as unreleased demos and rare live recordings. The Experience box set only includes the remastered two-disc album and a disc with a selection of demos. Metascore: 84 User Score: 9.0

9.0 37. Loveless [Reissue] by My Bloody Valentine May 7, 2012 The second album from the Irish rock band is reissued with an unreleased remaster of the album from the original tapes. Metascore: 93 User Score: 9.0

9.0 38. Isn't Anything [Reissue] by My Bloody Valentine May 7, 2012 This is the remastered release of My Bloody Valentine's debut studio album. Metascore: 88 User Score: 9.0

9.0 39. Floral Green by Title Fight September 17, 2012 The second full-length release for the Pennsylvania emo-punk band was produced by Will Yip. Metascore: 84 User Score: 9.0

9.0 40. Rumours [35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] by Fleetwood Mac January 29, 2013 The 1997 Grammy-winning album is reissued as an expanded and deluxe edition box set. The set includes live recordings from the 1977 world tour, outtakes from recording sessions, demos, and a DVD with the documentary, "The Rosebud Film." Metascore: 99 User Score: 9.0

9.0 41. The Ash & Clay by The Milk Carton Kids March 26, 2013 This is the second studio release from the Los Angeles-based folk duo of Joey Ryan and Ken Pattengale. Metascore: 70 User Score: 9.0

9.0 42. Wish Hotel [EP] by Ducktails November 5, 2013 The five-track EP from Real Estate guitarist Matt Mondanile was self-recorded at his New Jersey home. Metascore: 60 User Score: 9.0

9.0 43. Nightclubbing [Deluxe Edition] by Grace Jones April 28, 2014 The remastered fifth studio release for the singer/actress features a disc of remixes as well as two unreleased songs from the Nightclubbing recording sessions. Metascore: 93 User Score: 9.0

9.0 44. Led Zeppelin I [Remastered] by Led Zeppelin June 3, 2014 The release of the debut album from the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of live tracks from its October 1969 concert in Paris. Metascore: 97 User Score: 9.0

9.0 45. At Best Cuckold by Avi Buffalo September 9, 2014 The second full-length release for the indie pop band led by Avi Zahner-Isenberg was self-produced. Metascore: 73 User Score: 9.0

9.0 46. Earth Suck by Oozing Wound October 21, 2014 The second full-length release for the Chicago metal band was recorded by Matt Russell. Metascore: 78 User Score: 9.0

9.0 47. Love Songs for Robots by Patrick Watson May 12, 2015 The fifth full-length release for the Canadian artist was recorded in Los Angeles and Montreal. Metascore: 76 User Score: 9.0

9.0 48. E-MO-TION by Carly Rae Jepsen August 21, 2015 The third full-length release for the Canadian pop singer features songs co-written by such artists as Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend, Dev Hynes, Dan Nigro of As Tall As Lions, Ariel Rechtshaid, Sia, and Peter Svensson of The Cardigans. Metascore: 77 User Score: 9.0

9.0 49. Helter Seltzer by We Are Scientists April 22, 2016 The sixth full-length release for the pop duo of Keith Murray and Chris Cain was produced with keyboardist Max Hart. Metascore: 73 User Score: 9.0

9.0 50. E-MO-TION Side B [EP] by Carly Rae Jepsen August 26, 2016 The eight-track EP includes songs that did not make it on the Canadian pop artist's 2015 album E-MO-TION. Metascore: 80 User Score: 9.0

9.0 51. Orphée by Jóhann Jóhannsson September 16, 2016 The first non-soundtrack release from the Icelandic composer features appearances from the Air Lyndhurst String Orchestra, The Dirac Quartet, Paul Hillier’s Theatre of Voices, Clarice Jensen, and Anthony Weeden. Metascore: 79 User Score: 9.0

9.0 52. Master of Puppets [Remastered & Expanded Edition] by Metallica November 10, 2017 The remastered release for the third full-length studio release of the heavy metal band features demos, mixes, interviews and live tracks from six different tour dates. A deluxe box set includes a book, five complete soundboard recordings of five previously unreleased gigs, a fan recording of another show on cassette, and two DVDs of interviews and two other concerts. Metascore: 95 User Score: 9.0

9.0 53. [Untitled] by mewithoutYou October 5, 2018 The seventh full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band was produced by Will Yip. Metascore: 77 User Score: 9.0

9.0 54. Ritual by Soulfly October 19, 2018 The 11th full-length release for the metal band led by Max Cavalera was produced by Josh Wilbur. Metascore: 75 User Score: 9.0

9.0 55. El Mal Querer by Rosalía November 2, 2018 The second full-length release for the Barcelona-based flamenco/Latin pop artist was co-produced with El Guincho. Metascore: 89 User Score: 9.0

9.0 56. LM5 by Little Mix November 16, 2018 The fifth full-length studio release for the British pop group features guest appearances from Kamille, Nicki Minaj, and Sharaya J. Metascore: 69 User Score: 9.0

9.0 57. Seven Horses for Seven Kings by Black to Comm January 25, 2019 The latest release for German ambient experimental artist Marc Richter as Black to Comm is his first on the Thrill Jockey label. Metascore: 86 User Score: 9.0

9.0 58. High Anxiety by Oozing Wound March 15, 2019 The fourth full-length release for the Chicago noise metal trio was recorded in four days. Metascore: 78 User Score: 9.0

9.0 59. Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood April 5, 2019 The fourth full-length release for Natalie Mering was co-produced with Foxygen's Jonathan Rado. Metascore: 91 User Score: 9.0

9.0 60. Modern Mirror by Drab Majesty July 12, 2019 The third full-length release for the Los Angeles duo of Deb Demure (aka Andrew Clinco) and Mona D (aka Alex Nicolaou) features contributions from Justin Meldal-Johnson and No Joy's Jasamine White-Gluz. Metascore: 80 User Score: 9.0

9.0 61. Pang by Caroline Polachek October 18, 2019 The debut full-length release for the Former Chairlift singer under her own name features production from A.G. Cook, Danny L Harle, and Valley Girl. Metascore: 82 User Score: 9.0

9.0 62. No Other [Deluxe Edition] by Gene Clark November 8, 2019 The reissue of The Byrds singer-songwriter's 1974 solo release features a remaster mixed by Sid Griffin and producer John Wood with an addition disc of alternate versions of the tracks. A super edition box-set also includes a blu-ray of the film "The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Making and Remaking of No Other." Metascore: 94 User Score: 9.0

9.0 63. Cape God by Allie X February 21, 2020 The second full-length release for the Canadian indie pop artist features guest appearances from Mitski and Troye Sivan. Metascore: 78 User Score: 9.0

9.0 64. La vita nouva [EP] by Christine and the Queens February 27, 2020 The six-track EP surprise release from the French singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Caroline Polachek. Metascore: 89 User Score: 9.0

9.0 65. England Is a Garden by Cornershop March 6, 2020 This is the first full-length studio release in over eight years for the British indie rock band. Metascore: 82 User Score: 9.0

9.0 66. The Mother Stone by Caleb Landry Jones May 1, 2020 The actor known for his work in Twin Peaks: The Return, Get Out and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, releases his debut full-length album produced by Nic Jodoin. Metascore: 63 User Score: 9.0

9.0 67. RTJ4 by Run the Jewels June 3, 2020 Released a few days early (for free on their website), the fourth full-length studio album for the rap duo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Zack de la Rocha, DJ Premier, Josh Homme, Greg Nice, Mavis Staples, and Pharrell Williams. Metascore: 89 User Score: 9.0

9.0 68. What's Your Pleasure? by Jessie Ware June 26, 2020 The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features production from Benji B, Simian Mobile Disco's James Ford, Midland, Metronomy's Joseph Mount, and Matthew Tavares. Metascore: 84 User Score: 9.0

9.0 69. The Avalanche by Owen June 19, 2020 The latest full-length release for the Mike Kinsella solo musical project features a guest appearance from KC Dalager and was produced by Sean Carey. Metascore: 81 User Score: 9.0

9.0 70. Zeros by Declan McKenna September 4, 2020 The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in Nashville with Jay Joyce and mixed by Spike Stent. Metascore: 81 User Score: 9.0

9.0 71. Shore by Fleet Foxes September 22, 2020 The surprise release of the fourth full-length album for the indie folk band led by Robin Pecknold was recorded in California, New York and Paris, France. Metascore: 86 User Score: 9.0

8.9 72. Sea Change by Beck September 24, 2002 Which Beck is it? The party-loving Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures,' or the more serious, singer-songwriter Beck of 'Mutations.' On this latest release, it is the latter, as Beck reunites with Mutations' producer Nigel Godrich (Radiohead) for a set of darker, atmospheric, more acoustically-oriented tracks. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.9

8.9 73. Girls Can Tell by Spoon February 20, 2001 The Austin band's follow-up to 'Series of Sneaks' was a critical favorite in 2001, appearing on seemingly every year-end Top 10 list (and with good reason). Metascore: 85 User Score: 8.9

8.9 74. Rainy Day Music by The Jayhawks April 8, 2003 The seventh album for the Minnesota alt-country outfit features a smaller-than-usual lineup of songwriter/vocalist Gary Louris, bassist Marc Perlman and drummer Tim O'Reagan, joined by new guitarist Stephen McCarthy. Matthew Sweet and Jakob Dylan guest. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.9

8.9 75. Fever by Kylie Minogue February 26, 2002 This high-energy dance album from the Australian veteran includes the UK hit single "Can't Get You out of My Head." It is her first American release since 1988, although she has retained her popularity in Europe and her native Australia since the 1980's, updating her sound along the way. Metascore: 68 User Score: 8.9

8.9 76. Toxicity by System Of A Down September 4, 2001 This is the alternative metal band's follow-up to their hit 1998 self-titled debut. Rick Rubin produced the 14-track effort. Metascore: 73 User Score: 8.9

8.9 77. Everybody Loves A Happy Ending by Tears For Fears September 14, 2004 A reunited Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal return with their first Tears For Fears album together in 15 years. Metascore: 65 User Score: 8.9

8.9 78. Sailing to Philadelphia by Mark Knopfler September 26, 2000 The second full solo album from the Dire Straits frontman features guest appearances from James Taylor and Van Morrison. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.9

8.9 79. Sonic Nurse by Sonic Youth June 8, 2004 The veteran New York band, again operating as a five-piece (with Jim O'Rourke still in the group), return with a successor to one of their best albums in recent memory, 2002's 'Murray Street.' Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.9

8.9 80. Underneath by Hanson April 20, 2004 The three Hanson brothers (now ranging in age from 19 to 24) return with their third album, a full seven years after first hitting the pop charts. Metascore: 69 User Score: 8.9

8.9 81. Songs For The Deaf by Queens of the Stone Age August 27, 2002 Stoner metal is back in the form of the third LP from Queens of the Stone Age, who are supplemented for this release (and supporting tour) by drummer Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana) and former Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.9

8.9 82. You're A Woman, I'm A Machine by Death from Above 1979 October 26, 2004 'You're A Woman' is the first album for the Canadian duo of vocalist/drummer Sebastien Grainger and bassist Jesse F. Keeler. It's a drum 'n' bass album in the literal sense of the term, as those are the only two instruments (aside from a very infrequent synthesizer) on the record. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.9

8.9 83. Ágætis Byrjun by Sigur Rós May 15, 2001 This sophomore effort from Icelandic quartet Sigur Ros (which translates to "Victory Rose") appeared on numerous year-end Best Of lists in 2000, despite not receiving an official release in the United States until the following year. Imagine one of Radiohead's recent albums -- or better yet, Spiritualized or My Bloody Valentine -- but with everything sung in Icelandic. This album garnered the band the 2001 Shortlist Prize for Artistic Achievement In Music. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.9

8.9 84. De-Loused In The Comatorium by The Mars Volta June 24, 2003 'De-Loused' is the heavily anticipated debut LP from the group formed by former At The Drive-In members Cedric Bixler and Omar Rodriguez. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.9

8.9 85. Give Up by The Postal Service February 18, 2003 One of the highlights of Dntel's 2001 debut album was "This Is the Dream of Evan & Chan," where Dntel electronica mastermind Jimmy Tamborello was joined by Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard on vocals. Satisfied by those results, the two continued to collaborate (by mail), eventually resulting in enough material for this full album that ventures more into synth-pop/new wave territory than their previous single. Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.9

8.9 86. Wonderful Rainbow by Lightning Bolt March 4, 2003 No, it's not *that* kind of drum'n'bass album. Instead, Rhode Island's Lightning Bolt literally consists of just two instrumentalists on drum and bass, and together the pair generate an experimental sonic fury on this, their second full-length. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.9

8.9 87. Start Breaking My Heart by Caribou November 12, 2002 Manitoba consists entirely of Toronto's Dan Snaith (yes, we are aware that Toronto isn't actually in Manitoba), and this is his debut album. [This release was originally credited under the name Manitoba before being re-released under the name Caribou after the name change] Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.9

8.9 88. High Water (Mark) by El-P March 9, 2004 The Def Jux rapper expands into the realm of modern jazz, with the help of Blue Series stalwarts Matthew Shipp, William Parker and Guillermo Brown. Metascore: 71 User Score: 8.9

8.9 89. Life Is Full Of Possibilities by Dntel October 30, 2001 Dntel is an electronica side project for Jimmy Tamborello of Strictly Ballroom and Figurine. Here, he is joined by a who's-who of indie rockdom, including Mia Doi Todd, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Chris Gunst (Beachwood Sparks) and Brian McMahon (Slint). Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.9

8.9 90. Milk Man by Deerhoof March 9, 2004 The San Francisco noise-rockers' latest is a concept album about the Pied Piper-esque title character, who is based on the drawings of illustrator Ken Kagami. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.9

8.9 91. Ghosts Of The Great Highway by Sun Kil Moon November 4, 2003 'Ghosts' marks the debut of the latest band from Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters). Filling out the lineup are RHP drummer Anthony Koutsos, American Music Club drummer Tim Mooney, and bassist Geoff Sanfield (Black Lab). Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.9

8.9 92. Inches by Les Savy Fav April 20, 2004 'Inches' compiles A- and B- sides from nine different singles (originally released on nine different labels) dating back to the Rhode Island band's inception in 1995. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.9

8.9 93. Phantom Power by Super Furry Animals July 22, 2003 The quirky Welsh quintet's sixth album was produced by Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys). Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.9

8.9 94. Scarlet's Walk by Tori Amos October 29, 2002 The suddenly prolific Amos returns with 18 new tracks, begging the question: Y Kant Tori Capitalize Her Song Titles? The album, her first for Epic, is structured as a cross-country journey through the U.S. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.9

8.9 95. The Wind by Warren Zevon August 26, 2003 Diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2002, veteran singer-songwriter Warren Zevon decided to record one final album. This 11-track effort includes contributions from numerous Zevon friends, including Ry Cooder, Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Tom Petty, and Dwight Yoakam. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.9

8.9 96. World Without Tears by Lucinda Williams April 8, 2003 Recorded live in studio with her band and co-produced by Mark Howard, 'World Without Tears' marks the follow-up to Williams' acclaimed 2001 release 'Essence.' Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.9

8.9 97. Ultravisitor by Squarepusher March 9, 2004 Tom Jenkinson's latest full-length attempts to incorporate more of his live sound into the overall feel. Metascore: 74 User Score: 8.9