- Björk Volta (Atlantic/Wea)
- Mavis Staples We'll Never Turn Back (ANTI-)
- Pink Martini Hey Eugene! (Heinz)
- Megadeth United Abominations (Roadrunner)
- Linkin Park Minutes to Midnight (Warner Bros./Wea)
- Leila Lopez The Roots and the Crops (self-released)
- Akon Konvicted (Universal)
- Beyoncé B'Day (Sony)
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Strength and Loyalty (Full Surface/Interscope)
- Amy Winehouse Back to Black (Republic)