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Top 10 New Pop Albums November 3, 2009

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Taylor Swift look out. It's the return this week of the other top female crossover country artists of recent years.

1. Carrie Underwood - Play On

Carrie Underwood - Play OnCourtesy Arista

This is the third studio album from former American Idol champion Carrie Underwood. Her first two collections have been certified multi-platinum.

2. Soundtrack - Glee, the Music, Volume 1

Glee - The Music, Volume 1Courtesy Columbia Records

The TV sensation finds its way on to an album. 13 different songs from the series have already hit the pop singles chart in the US.

3. Various Artists - NOW! That's What I Call Music! 32

NOW! 32Courtesy Sony Legacy

The venerable hits collection soldiers on. None of the numbered mainline releases in the series have missed the album chart top 10.

4. Weezer - Raditude

Weezer - RaditudeCourtesy Geffen

Weezer's seventh studio album includes the hit modern rock single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To." The band's last four albums have all hit the top 10 on the album chart.

5. Foo Fighters - Greatest Hits

Foo Fighters - Greatest HitsCourtesy RCA

Foo Fighters first greatest hits collection includes the top 3 modern rock hit "Wheels."

6. Soundtrack - NCIS, Volume 2

Soundtrack - NCIS, Vol. 2Courtesy CBS

The second soundtrack album from TV's most popular show includes previously unreleased tracks from such artists as Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, and Sheryl Crow.

7. Amerie - In Love & War

Amerie - In Love & WarCourtesy Def Jam

In Love and War is R&B singer Amerie's first album since leaving Columbia Records and signing a distribution deal with Island Def Jam. Her first two albums were top 10 hits and certified gold.

8. Say Anything - Say Anything

Say Anything - Say AnythingCourtesy RCA

Critically acclaimed alt rock band Say Anything broke into the top 30 of the album chart with their most recent album In Defense of the Genre.

9. Ryan Leslie - Transition

Ryan Leslie - TransitionCourtesy Universal

This is the second album this year from R&B producer and singer Ryan Leslie. His first hit the top 40 of the album chart.

10. Shwayze - Let It Beat

Shwayze - Let It BeatCourtesy Geffen

Shwayze was one of the breakthrough artists of last year with his debut album reaching the top 10.

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