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The Other Side of Desire

The Other Side of Desire

by Rickie Lee Jones
June 23, 2015
Inspired by the city of New Orleans, this is the first release of new songs in a decade for the two-time Grammy winning artist.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.5
Rest and Be Thankful

Rest and Be Thankful

by Linden
June 23, 2015
This is the second full-length solo release for the Scottish singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The  Gold Album: 18th Dynasty

The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty

by Tyga
June 23, 2015
Executive produced by Kanye West, the fourth full-length studio release for the California rapper features guest appearances from A.E., Boosie Badazz, and Lil Wayne.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
3.5
Music for My Friends

Music for My Friends

by Skyzoo
June 23, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Bilal, Black Thought (of The Roots), Apollo Brown, and Jadakiss.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
PeteStrumentals 2

PeteStrumentals 2

by Pete Rock
June 23, 2015
The followup to the 2001 instrumental hip hop release features 20 tracks.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
How Far Will You Go: The S&M Recordings, 1973-81

How Far Will You Go: The S&M Recordings, 1973-81

by Smokey
June 23, 2015
A collection of recordings from the 1970s-80s Los Angeles band led John "Smokey" Condon and E.J. Emmons.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams

by Larry Campbell
June 23, 2015
The debut collaboration between Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams features covers as well as originals.
Metascore:
85
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tbd
My Love Is Cool

My Love Is Cool

by Wolf Alice
June 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock band was produced by Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Coming Home

Coming Home

by Leon Bridges
June 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Texas soul singer was recorded live to tape with White Denim's Josh Block and Austin Jenkins.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Olympic Mess

Olympic Mess

by Helm
June 23, 2015
The fourth full-length release for London-based experimental artist Luke Younger was inspired by balearic disco, industrial, and dub techno music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Don't Weigh Down the Light

Don't Weigh Down the Light

by Meg Baird
June 23, 2015
The currently San Francisco-based folk singer recorded her latest solo album with two of her with Espers bandmate Helena Espvall and Sharron Kraus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Pageant Material

Pageant Material

by Kacey Musgraves
June 23, 2015
The follow-up to the country singer's Grammy-winning major label debut release was co-produced with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Payola

Payola

by Desaparecidos
June 23, 2015
The punk band led by Conor Oberst returns from a 13-year hiatus for its second full-length release that was co-produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Bones

Bones

by Son Lux
June 23, 2015
This is the fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn trio led by Ryan Lott.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.4
Moonbuilding 2703 AD

Moonbuilding 2703 AD

by The Orb
June 23, 2015
This is the 13th studio release for the electronic duo of of Alex Paterson and Thomas Fehlmann.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Back To Basics

Back To Basics

by Bill Wyman
June 22, 2015
The Rolling Stones’ former bassist releases his first solo album in 33 years.
Metascore:
48
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tbd
Era

Era

by In Camera
June 22, 2015
The compilation for the post-punk includes a Peel session, demos, live and rehearsal tracks.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
A Paradise

A Paradise

by Gwilym Gold
June 22, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for the former Golden Silver singer was co-produced with Lexxx.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Get to Heaven

Get to Heaven

by Everything Everything
June 22, 2015
The third full-length release for the British art rock band was produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
City Of Quartz

City Of Quartz

by Nick Diamonds
June 16, 2015
The second full-length solo release for Islands and Unicorns frontman Nick Thorburn features drum machines and synth sounds.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Covered: The Robert Glasper Trio Recorded Live at Capitol Studios

Covered: The Robert Glasper Trio Recorded Live at Capitol Studios

by Robert Glasper
June 16, 2015
The latest release from the jazz trio led by pianist Robert Glasper features a guest appearance from Harry Belafonte.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Jaakko Eino Kalevi

Jaakko Eino Kalevi

by Jaakko Eino Kalevi
June 16, 2015
The full-length debut for the Berlin-based electronic artist features guest appearances from Suad Khalifa and Sonja Immonen.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Mercy

Mercy

by Active Child
June 16, 2015
The second full-length release for Pat Grossi was produced by Van Rivers.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Pale Horses

Pale Horses

by mewithoutYou
June 16, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock band was produced by Will Yip.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
On Blonde

On Blonde

by Yukon Blonde
June 16, 2015
The third full-length release for the Vancouver-based indie rock band was produced by Tiger Talk's Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Opium

Opium

by Jay-Jay Johanson
June 16, 2015
The tenth studio release for the Swedish electronic producer features guest appearances from the Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie and Funkstorung.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Meridian

Meridian

by Evan Caminiti
June 16, 2015
The fifth full-length solo release for the Barn Owl guitarist features a modular synthesizer and field recordings.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Portraits

Portraits

by Maribou State
June 16, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British electronic duo of Chris Davids and Liam Ivory features guest appearances from Holly Walker and Jono McCleery.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Restless Ones

Restless Ones

by Heartless Bastards
June 16, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the Ohio indie rock band was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Before This World

Before This World

by James Taylor
June 16, 2015
The first release of original material from the multiple Grammy winning singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Sting and was produced with Dave O'Donnell.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.8
A Dream Outside

A Dream Outside

by Gengahr
June 16, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British alternative rock band led by Felix Bushe was produced with James Bragg.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Out Calls Only

Out Calls Only

by Donald Cumming
June 16, 2015
The debut solo release for the ex-frontman of the Virgins was produced by Johnny T. Yerington and Gus Osberg.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Lantern

Lantern

by Hudson Mohawke
June 16, 2015
The second full-length release for the Scottish electronic producer features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Antony, Devaeux, Irfane, Miguel, and Ruckazoid.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
The Original High

The Original High

by Adam Lambert
June 16, 2015
Produced by Max Martin and Shellback, the third full-length studio release for the pop singer features a guest appearance from Brian May and Tove Lo.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Success

Success

by KEN mode
June 16, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Canadian noise rock trio was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Luminiferous

Luminiferous

by High on Fire
June 16, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the Oakland heavy metal trio was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.2
The Fool

The Fool

by Ryn Weaver
June 16, 2015
The debut full-length release for the pop singer was produced by Benny Blanco and Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Dopamine

Dopamine

by Third Eye Blind
June 16, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the San Francisco alternative rock band led by Stephan Jenkins is its first album in six years.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.5
Grand Romantic

Grand Romantic

by Nate Ruess
June 16, 2015
The debut solo release for the Fun. frontman was produced by Jeff Bhasker and Emile Haynie.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.3
Year of the Hare [EP]

Year of the Hare [EP]

by Fucked Up
June 16, 2015
The two-track EP is part of the punk band's "Chinese Zodiac" EP series and features guest vocals from Isla Craig on its 21-minute title song.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Muscle Shoals Recordings

The Muscle Shoals Recordings

by The SteelDrivers
June 16, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Nashville-based bluegrass band was recorded near the legendary studio at NuttHouse Recording Studio in Sheffield, Alabama.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
You're Going to Make It [EP]

You're Going to Make It [EP]

by Mates of State
June 16, 2015
The five-track EP is the first new release in four years from the indie pop duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Yuck

Yuck

by Alpine
June 16, 2015
The second full-length release for the Australian indie six-piece was co-produced by band guitarist Christian O'Brien and producer Dann Hume.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
4.6
Every Hero Needs a Villain

Every Hero Needs a Villain

by Czarface
June 16, 2015
The second collaboration between Czarface, Inspectah Deck, 7L and Esoteric features guest appearances from GZA, Juju of the Beatnuts, Large Professor, Method Man, Meyhem Lauren, MF Doom, and R.A. The Rugged Man.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Slowness

Slowness

by Outfit
June 15, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the British rock quintet led by Andrew Hunt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
DJ-Kicks: DJ Koze

DJ-Kicks: DJ Koze

by DJ Koze
June 15, 2015
The 50th DJ-Kicks compilation release features an original song from the German DJ.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
Subculture

Subculture

by The Selecter
June 15, 2015
The latest release for the British 2 Tone ska band led by Pauline Black was produced by Neil Pyzer.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Vertical Land

Vertical Land

by David John Sheppard
June 15, 2015
The debut full-length solo release for the artist best known for his Brian Eno biography, On Some Faraway Beach, was inspired from his travels to Greece, Norway, South Africa, and Wales.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Red Kite

Red Kite

by Sarah Cracknell
June 15, 2015
The second solo release for the Saint Etienne singer features guest appearances from The Rails and Manic Street Preachers' Nicky Wire.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Déjà-Vu

Déjà-Vu

by Giorgio Moroder
June 12, 2015
The first solo full-length studio release in over 30 years for the EDM music pioneer features guest appearances from Charli XCX, Mikky Ekko, Foxes, Kelis, Matthew Koma, Kylie Minogue, Sia, and Britney Spears.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.3
LP [2015]

LP [2015]

by Container
June 9, 2015
This is the third full-length release from Ren Schofield's electronic project named LP.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Angeleno

Angeleno

by Sam Outlaw
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length release fro the California country singer-songwriter was produced by Ry and Joachim Cooder.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Major Without a Deal

Major Without a Deal

by Troy Ave
June 9, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances from 50 Cent, A$AP Ferg, Cam'ron, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Mase, Puff Daddy, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, Young Jeezy, and Young Lito.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
4.1
Kablammo!

Kablammo!

by Ash
June 9, 2015
The first full-length release in eight years for the alternative rock band from Northern Ireland was produced with Claudius Mittendorfer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Drones

Drones

by Muse
June 9, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band was produced with Robert John "Mutt" Lange.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
Teen Men

Teen Men

by Teen Men
June 9, 2015
The full-length debut for the electro-pop quartet that includes Nick Krill and Joe Hobson of the Spinto Band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Deslondes

The Deslondes

by The Deslondes
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length debut for the New Orleans alt-country band was co-produced with Andrija Tokic.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Apocalypse, Girl

Apocalypse, Girl

by Jenny Hval
June 9, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Norwegian artist was produced by Lasse Marhaug.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
FFS

FFS

by FFS
June 9, 2015
The debut release for the collaboration between Franz Ferdinand and Sparks was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Wild Nights

Wild Nights

by PINS
June 9, 2015
The second full-length release for the British quartet was recorded by Dave Catching in Joshua Tree.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Beneath the Skin

Beneath the Skin

by Of Monsters and Men
June 9, 2015
The second full-length release for the Icelandic folk rock band was produced with Rich Costey.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.0
I Don't Want To Let You Down [EP]

I Don't Want To Let You Down [EP]

by Sharon Van Etten
June 9, 2015
The five-track EP for the singer-songwriter includes one live track from the Tramp demos.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
More Faithful

More Faithful

by No Joy
June 9, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian indie band led by Jasamine White-Gluz was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Many Levels of Laughter

Many Levels of Laughter

by J Fernandez
June 9, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Chicago-based artist was home recorded.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.5
Fatima's Hand

Fatima's Hand

by Dean McPhee
June 9, 2015
This is the second full-length instrumental release for the British guitarist.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.0
Home Economics

Home Economics

by Prinzhorn Dance School
June 9, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the British duo of Tobin Prinz and Suzi Horn.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Ten Songs from Live at Carnegie Hall

Ten Songs from Live at Carnegie Hall

by Ryan Adams
June 9, 2015
The live album for the singer-songwriter features ten songs from his 2014 concerts at New York's Carnegie Hall on November 15 and 17.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Call Me Insane

Call Me Insane

by Dale Watson
June 9, 2015
The latest release for the self-described Ameripolitan (a mix of honky-tonk, Western swing, rockabilly and outlaw country) singer-songwriter was produced by Lloyd Maines.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Sticky Fingers [Deluxe Edition]

Sticky Fingers [Deluxe Edition]

by The Rolling Stones
June 9, 2015
The deluxe reissue of the rock band's remastered 1971 release features alternative versions of five songs (including Brown Sugar with Eric Clapton) and five live tracks from The Roadhouse. [The Super Deluxe version includes an additional 13 live tracks from the University of Leeds.]
Metascore:
100
User Score:
6.4
Perfect World

Perfect World

by Uniform
June 9, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn industrial hardcore duo formed by former Men bassist Ben Greenberg and former Drunkdriver singer Michael Berdan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Shirley Inspired

Shirley Inspired

by Various Artists
June 9, 2015
The 45-track tribute album to Shirley Collins features songs sung by such artists as Meg Baird, Eric Chenaux, Graham Coxon, Stuart Estell, Johnny Flynn, Josephine Foster, Stewart Lee, Jackie Oates, Lee Ranaldo, Alasdair Roberts, Paul Smith, and Trembling Bells.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia

Pete Townshend's Classic Quadrophenia

by Pete Townshend
June 9, 2015
The 1973 rock opera was adapted into a classical work by Rachel Fuller with conductor Robert Ziegler leading the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
1983

1983

by Kölsch
June 9, 2015
The second full-length release for the Danish electronic producer features Gregor Schwellenbach, Tomas Høffding, and Waa Industry.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Sub-Lingual Tablet

Sub-Lingual Tablet

by The Fall
June 9, 2015
This is the 31st studio release for the British pot-punk band led by Mark E. Smith.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Sounding Lines

Sounding Lines

by Moritz von Oswald Trio
June 9, 2015
The fifth full-length release from the trio features Afro-beat drummer Tony Allen in place of Vladislav Delay.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Love Life

Love Life

by Tamia
June 9, 2015
The sixth release for the Canadian R&B singer is her first for the Def Jam label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Distractions

Distractions

by Sauna Youth
June 8, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the British quartet (that also perform as the band Monotony).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Alternative Light Source

Alternative Light Source

by Leftfield
June 8, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the British electronic group is its first in over 16 years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Before The World Was Big

Before The World Was Big

by Girlpool
June 2, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based duo of Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
In Colour

In Colour

by Jamie xx
June 2, 2015
The debut full-length solo release for the xx's Jamie Smith features guest appearances from Popcaan, Young Thug, as well as his xx bandmates Romy Croft and Oliver Sim.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful

by Florence + the Machine
June 2, 2015
Produced by Markus Dravs, the third full-length release for the British indie rock band features contributions from Paul Epworth, Kid Harpoon and John Hill.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
All Your Favorite Bands

All Your Favorite Bands

by Dawes
June 2, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the folk rock band was produced by David Rawlings.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Before We Forgot How to Dream

Before We Forgot How to Dream

by SOAK
June 2, 2015
The full-length release for Northern Ireland singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson was produced by Tommy McLauglin.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Are You Satisfied?

Are You Satisfied?

by Slaves
June 2, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the British duo of Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Last of Our Kind

Last of Our Kind

by The Darkness
June 2, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British rock band led by Justin Hawkins was produced by guitarist Dan Hawkins.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Algiers

Algiers

by Algiers
June 2, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta trio of Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan, and Lee Tesche was produced by Tom Morris.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Everything Is 4

Everything Is 4

by Jason Derulo
June 2, 2015
The fourth studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Jennifer Lopez, Matoma, Julia Michaels, K. Michelle, Meghan Trainor, Keith Urban, and Stevie Wonder.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
4.3
Universal Themes

Universal Themes

by Sun Kil Moon
June 2, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the indie rock band features contributions from Steve Shelley and a majority of it was recorded in San Francisco.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
Django and Jimmie

Django and Jimmie

by Willie Nelson
June 2, 2015
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard's tribute to Django Reinhardt and Jimmie Rodgers was produced by Buddy Cannon.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Carnation

Carnation

by Daughn Gibson
June 2, 2015
The third full-length release for the Pennsylvania singer-songwriter was produced with Randall Dunn.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.3
The High Country

The High Country

by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
June 2, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the indie rock band sees the return of bassist Tom Hembree.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
One Lost Day

One Lost Day

by Indigo Girls
June 2, 2015
The 14th studio release for the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers was produced by Jordan Brooke Hamlin.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Currency of Man

Currency of Man

by Melody Gardot
June 2, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Larry Klein.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Nozinja Lodge

Nozinja Lodge

by Nozinja
June 2, 2015
This is the debut full-length studio release for South African Shangaan electronic artist Richard Hlungwani as Nozinja.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Black Age Blues

Black Age Blues

by Goatsnake
June 2, 2015
The first release in over 11 years for the doom band was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.0
By Dom Kennedy

By Dom Kennedy

by Dom Kennedy
June 2, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Southern Californian rapper features a guest appearance from Bonic of Philly's Most Wanted.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Four Year Strong

Four Year Strong

by Four Year Strong
June 2, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Massachusetts pop-punk band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.9
7 (Or 8)

7 (Or 8)

by Kinski
June 2, 2015
This is the seventh (or eighth if you count debut Space Launch For Frenchie) full-length release for the Seattle indie experimental rock band.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
River

River

by Daniel Bachman
June 2, 2015
The latest release for the guitarist is his first recorded in a proper studio and features covers of William Moore's "Old Country Rock" and Jack Rose's "Levee."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Remember My Name

Remember My Name

by Lil Durk
June 2, 2015
This is the debut full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5