- Metallica Death Magnetic (Warner Bros.)
- Kings of Leon Only by the Night (RCA)
- Jenny Lewis Acid Tongue (Warner Bros.)
- Calexico Carried to Dust (Quarterstick)
- TV on the Radio Dear Science (DGC/Interscope)
- Young Jeezy The Recession (Def Jam)
- Michael Franti and Spearhead All Rebel Rockers (Amer-I-Can/Unity One)
- Kid Rock Rock N Roll Jesus (Atlantic)
- Cold War Kids Loyalty to Loyalty (Downtown)
- Mogwai The Hawk Is Howling (Matador)