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Bashed Out

Bashed Out

by This Is the Kit
April 7, 2015
The third release for the British folk-rock band led by Kate Stables was produced by Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Undertow

Undertow

by Drenge
April 7, 2015
Produced by Ross Orton, the second full-length release for the British rock band formed by the Loveless brothers includes a new bassist, Ron Graham.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
American Wrestlers

American Wrestlers

by American Wrestlers
April 7, 2015
The debut full-length release for the solo project of ex-Working for a Nuclear Free City member Gary McClure was recorded in his St Louis home studio with a Tascam eight-track cassette deck.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
What For?

What For?

by Toro y Moi
April 7, 2015
The fourth full-length release from Chaz Bundick features contributions from Julian Lynch and Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Ivy Tripp

Ivy Tripp

by Waxahatchee
April 7, 2015
The third full-length release for the New York-based Alabama singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield was co-produced with Kyle Gilbride and Keith Spencer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Makes a King

Makes a King

by The Very Best
April 7, 2015
The third full-length release for the duo of Malawian Esau Mwamwaya and Swedish producer Johan Hugo feature contributions from Baaba Maal, Seye, and Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Air Conditioned Nightmare

The Air Conditioned Nightmare

by Doldrums
April 7, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Canadian producer/songwriter Arick Woodhead.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Culture of Volume

Culture of Volume

by East India Youth
April 7, 2015
The second full-length release for William Doyle as East India Youth was recorded at home.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
White Men Are Black Men Too

White Men Are Black Men Too

by Young Fathers
April 7, 2015
The follow-up for the Edinburgh trio's Mercury-winning debut release was recording while on tour.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
No Pier Pressure

No Pier Pressure

by Brian Wilson
April 7, 2015
The latest solo studio release for the Beach Boy was produced with Joe Thomas and features guest appearances from Blondie Chaplin, Peter Hollens, Mark Isham, Al Jardine, David Marks, Kacey Musgraves, Nate Ruess, Sebu Simonian, and She & Him.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.1
Beat the Champ

Beat the Champ

by The Mountain Goats
April 7, 2015
The 15th studio release for John Darnielle is a professional wrestling-themed concept album.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Dark Red

Dark Red

by Shlohmo
April 7, 2015
The second full-length release for Henry Laufer as Shlohmo features a guest appearance from D33J.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.7
Future Hearts

Future Hearts

by All Time Low
April 7, 2015
The sixth full-length studio release for the punk-pop band was produced by John Feldmann and features guest appearances from blink-182's Mark Hoppus and Good Charlotte's Joel Madden.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
New Glow

New Glow

by Matt and Kim
April 7, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn indie-pop duo is their first on Harvest Records.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
5.3
Trick

Trick

by (Sandy) Alex G
April 7, 2015
The lasted release for the Philadelphia artist features professionally mastered tracks that were originally released on Bandcamp several years ago. [This album was originally credited under the name Alex G]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Global

Global

by Todd Rundgren
April 7, 2015
The latest solo studio release for the Hawaiian-based Pennsylvania producer/musician features influences from electronic, rock, and soul music.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.0
The Ruffian's Misfortune

The Ruffian's Misfortune

by Ray Wylie Hubbard
April 7, 2015
The 16th studio release for the Texas-based singer-songwriter was produced with bassist George Reiff.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Here Come the Girls

Here Come the Girls

by The London Souls
April 7, 2015
The second full-length release for the duo of Tash Neal and Chris St Hilaire was co-produced by Eric Krasno.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Crooked Doors

Crooked Doors

by Royal Thunder
April 7, 2015
The second full-length release for the Atlanta-based hard rock band was produced by Joey Jones.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Strange Trails

Strange Trails

by Lord Huron
April 7, 2015
The second full-length release for the indie folk band led by Ben Schneider was originally started as an idea for a feature film.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Captain of None

Captain of None

by Colleen
April 7, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the French artist was self-recorded and produced in Spain.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Embers of Time

The Embers of Time

by Josh Rouse
April 7, 2015
The 11th release for the singer-songwriter was inspired in part from his own bout with depression.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Walks For Motorists

Walks For Motorists

by White Hills
April 7, 2015
The latest release from the Brooklyn psych-rock duo of Dave W. and Ego Sensation was produced by David Wrench.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Living Fields

Living Fields

by Portico
April 7, 2015
Portico Quartet becomes a trio named Portico on this release that features guest appearances from Alt-J's Joe Newman, Jono McCleery and Jamie Woon.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Salome

Salome

by Marriages
April 7, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based trio of Greg Burns, Andrew Clinco, and Emma Ruth Rundle.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Something in the Water

Something in the Water

by Pokey LaFarge
April 7, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter was produced by Jimmy Sutton.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
If Not Now, When?

If Not Now, When?

by The Blow Monkeys
April 6, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British pop rock band since reforming in 2007 was produced by frontman Dr. Robert (aka Robert Howard).
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Pilot Talk III

Pilot Talk III

by Curren$y
April 4, 2015
Released online for free, the third release of the Louisiana rapper's Pilot Talk series of albums features guest appearances from Jadakiss, Riff Raff, Styles P, J. Townsend, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.3
Escape From Evil

Escape From Evil

by Lower Dens
March 31, 2015
The third full-length release from the Baltimore indie rock band was co-produced by Chris Coady and lead singer Jana Hunter.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Carousel One

Carousel One

by Ron Sexsmith
March 31, 2015
The 14th full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Jim Scott.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by Föllakzoid
March 31, 2015
The third full-length release from the Chilean trio was self-recorded with additional synth sounds from Atom TM.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Postcards from Paradise

Postcards from Paradise

by Ringo Starr
March 31, 2015
The 18th solo studio release for the Beatle features contribnutions from Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Richard Page, Wally Palmer and Gregg Bissonette.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.2
Ludaversal

Ludaversal

by Ludacris
March 31, 2015
The first studio release for the rapper/actor since 2010 features guest appearances from Jason Aldean, Big K.R.I.T., CeeLo Green, John Legend, Miguel, Monica, Rick Ross, and Usher.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.7
This Is the Sonics

This Is the Sonics

by The Sonics
March 31, 2015
The garage rock band from Tacoma, Washington, return with three original members and producer Jim Diamond for its first studio release since 1967.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Blaster

Blaster

by Scott Weiland & the Wildabouts
March 31, 2015
The new solo project for the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer features a new backing band called the Wildabouts.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
6.3
The Powers That B

The Powers That B

by Death Grips
March 31, 2015
The fourth studio release for the experimental hip-hop group is a two-disc set that includes the previously released Niggas on the Moon and a new disc (JKenny Death) with ten new tracks.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
New York Before the War

New York Before the War

by Jesse Malin
March 31, 2015
The latet solo release for the New York singer-songwriter features contributions from Peter Buck, Craig Finn, Wayne Kramer and J. Mascis.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
A Fool to Care

A Fool to Care

by Boz Scaggs
March 31, 2015
The follow-up to 2013's Memphis album was recorded over four days with producer Steve Gordan and features guest appearances Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Radium Death

Radium Death

by William Elliott Whitmore
March 31, 2015
The Iowa singer-songwriter added electric guitar to his full-length release that was recorded over two years with producer Luke Tweedy.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Tales From Wyoming

Tales From Wyoming

by Teenage Bottlerocket
March 31, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the punk band from Wyoming was produced by Bill Stevenson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ecate

Ecate

by UFOmammut
March 31, 2015
Each song on the seventh full-length release from the Italian sludge metal trio represents the ancient Greek goddess Ecate different forms.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Pleasure Boy

Pleasure Boy

by Hannah Cohen
March 31, 2015
The second full-length release from the New York-based singer-songwriter was produced by Thomas Bartlett.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Cosmic Troubles

Cosmic Troubles

by Faith Healer
March 31, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Canadian Jessica Jalbert as Faith Healer was produced by Renny Wilson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Album About Nothing

The Album About Nothing

by Wale
March 31, 2015
The fourth studio release for the rapper inspired by Seinfeld feature guest appearances from J. Cole, Jeremih, SZA, and Usher.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Kintsugi

Kintsugi

by Death Cab for Cutie
March 31, 2015
Produced by Rich Costey, the eighth full-length release for the alternative rock band is its last with Chris Walla, who left the group in September of 2014.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
The  Past, The Present, The Future

The Past, The Present, The Future

by Jodeci
March 31, 2015
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Deeper

Deeper

by The Soft Moon
March 31, 2015
The third full-length release for Luis Vasquez as Soft Moon was written and recorded while in Berlin and Venice, Italy.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Insides

Insides

by Fort Romeau
March 31, 2015
This is the second full-length release for British electronic artist Michael Greene.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Songs from the Black Hole

Songs from the Black Hole

by Prong
March 31, 2015
The covers album from the Metal trio features songs from such artists as Black Flag, Fugazi, Hüsker Dü, Killing Joke, and Neil Young.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Carrie & Lowell

Carrie & Lowell

by Sufjan Stevens
March 31, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Thomas Bartlett, Sean Carey, Casey Foubert, Ben Lester, Nedelle Torrisi, and Laura Veirs.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Primrose Green

Primrose Green

by Ryley Walker
March 31, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Chicago singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Sonnet

Sonnet

by Benoît Pioulard
March 31, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for Thomas Meluch was based in field recordings he made and mixed.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
This World Is Not Enough

This World Is Not Enough

by Marching Church
March 31, 2015
The latest release for the solo project of Elias Bender Rønnenfelt features contributions from Lower's Kristian Emdal, Anton Rothstein, Cæcilie Trier, Bo H. Hansen and Frederikke Hoffmeier.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Summoning Suns

Summoning Suns

by James Blackshaw
March 31, 2015
The tenth studio release for the singer-songwriter features Simon Scott, Annie Nilsson, Mori Wa Ikiteiru, and Kaoru Noda.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Southern Style

Southern Style

by Darius Rucker
March 31, 2015
The fourth full-length solo country release for the Hootie & The Blowfish frontman features a guest appearance from Mallary Hope.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
No News from Home

No News from Home

by Houndstooth
March 31, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band led by Katie Bernstein and John Gnorski.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis The Third

Kitty, Daisy & Lewis The Third

by Kitty, Daisy & Lewis
March 31, 2015
The third full-length release for the British indie trio of siblings was produced by Mick Jones of The Clash.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.5
The Day Is My Enemy

The Day Is My Enemy

by The Prodigy
March 31, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British electronic band features guest appearances from Flux Pavilion and Sleaford Mods.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress

Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress

by Godspeed You! Black Emperor
March 31, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the Canadian post-rock band was recorded by Greg Norman.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
Young Chasers

Young Chasers

by Circa Waves
March 30, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Kieran Shudall.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
With the Dawn

With the Dawn

by Bella Hardy
March 30, 2015
The seventh solo release for the British folk singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Seal and features a guest appearance from Cara Luft.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit

Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit

by Courtney Barnett
March 24, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Australian indie singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Nerve Endings

Nerve Endings

by Too Close to Touch
March 24, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Kentucky-based quintet was produced by Erik Ron.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Great Pretenders

The Great Pretenders

by Mini Mansions
March 24, 2015
The second release for the Californian trio of Michael Shuman, Zach Dawes and Tyler Parkford features guest appearances from Brian Wilson and Alex Turner.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Coming Up for Air

Coming Up for Air

by Kodaline
March 24, 2015
The second full-length release for the Irish rock quartet was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
3.9
Short Movie

Short Movie

by Laura Marling
March 24, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the British folk singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
From Safer Place

From Safer Place

by Fawn Spots
March 24, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the British hardcore/punk trio.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Wasted on the Dream

Wasted on the Dream

by JEFF the Brotherhood
March 24, 2015
Nashville duo Jake and Jamin Orrall release their eighth album on their own label, Infinity Cat.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
I Am All Your Own

I Am All Your Own

by Ilyas Ahmed
March 24, 2015
The latest release for the Portland, Oregon-based guitarist was recorded on tape and features 12-string and electric guitars.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Fantasy Empire

Fantasy Empire

by Lightning Bolt
March 24, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Rhode Island noise rock band is its first album recorded in a proper studio.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.3
For All My Sisters

For All My Sisters

by The Cribs
March 24, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British rock trio was produced by Ric Ocasek.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
The Scene Between

The Scene Between

by The Go! Team
March 24, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British bedroom project-turned-band sees Ian Parton taking the reins as a solo project once again: writing, producing and performing all the songs with guest vocalists.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Chambers

Chambers

by Chilly Gonzales
March 24, 2015
The latest release from the Canadian artist is a suite of chamber music with a string and piano quartet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Unspell

Unspell

by Mugwump
March 24, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Belgian DJ/producer features guest appearances from Sami Birnbach of Minimal Compact, Circlesquare, Luke Jenner of the Rapture, Raphael Lee, Mungolian Jetset, and Von Spar.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Sonic Soul Surfer

Sonic Soul Surfer

by Seasick Steve
March 24, 2015
Self-produced, the seventh full-length studio release from the blues artist features contributions from Luther Dickinson, Georgina Leach, Dan Magnusson, and Ben Miller.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Era of Manifestations

Era of Manifestations

by People of the North
March 24, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the side project featuring Oneida keyboard player Bobby Matador and drummer Kid Millions was recorded in a six-hour session.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Silence

The Silence

by Silence
March 24, 2015
The debut full-length release for the band formed by former Ghost Masaki Batoh, Okano Futoshi and Kazuo Ogino includes Jan Stigter and saxophonist Ryuichi Yoshida.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Dark Energy

Dark Energy

by Jlin
March 24, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Gary, Indiana electronic producer.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.1
The Ark Work

The Ark Work

by Liturgy
March 24, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn self-described transcendental black metal quartet.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.7
Hinterland

Hinterland

by LoneLady
March 24, 2015
The second full-length release for Julie Campbell as LoneLady is her first in five years.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island

by Surf City
March 24, 2015
This is the third full-length release for the New Zealand self-described psych gazers.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Wonderful

Mr. Wonderful

by Action Bronson
March 24, 2015
The major label debut full-length release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Big Body Bes, Black Atlass, Chance the Rapper, Meyhem Lauren, and Party Supplies.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Complete Strangers

Complete Strangers

by Vetiver
March 24, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the indie folk band led by Andy Cabic was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Summer Bones

Summer Bones

by Hit the Lights
March 24, 2015
the fourth full-length release for the Ohio-based pop-punk band led by Nick Thompson was produced by Kyle Black.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Time to Go Home

Time to Go Home

by Chastity Belt
March 24, 2015
The second full-length release for the Seattle post-punk band was recorded in a deconsecrated church and mixed by Wire guitarist Matthew Sim.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Freedom Tower: No Wave Dance Party 2015

Freedom Tower: No Wave Dance Party 2015

by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
March 24, 2015
Mixed by Alap Momin, the tenth studio release for the New York trio who incorporate blues, funk, punk and hip-hop is a tribute to New York City.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Chaos and the Calm

Chaos and the Calm

by James Bay
March 24, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter who won the 2015 Brits Critics' Choice award was produced by Jacquire King.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.6
Dream a Garden

Dream a Garden

by Jam City
March 24, 2015
This is the second full-length release for London producer Jack Latham as Jam City.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
My Weekly Reader

My Weekly Reader

by Nellie McKay
March 24, 2015
The sixth studio release for the singer-songwriter is a 1960s covers album was co-produced with Beatles producer Geoff Emerick.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Lost and Found

Lost and Found

by Buena Vista Social Club
March 24, 2015
The latest release for the Cuban band includes unreleased tracks from its original 1996 EGREM studios sessions as well as live tracks and rehearsal sessions from other albums.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Lease Of Life

Lease Of Life

by Errors
March 23, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Scottish alternative rock trio features guest appearances from Bek Oliva and Cecilia Stamp.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
Claustrophobia

Claustrophobia

by Scuba
March 23, 2015
This is the fourth full-length release for the British electronic musician Paul Rose.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Semi Detached

Semi Detached

by Blancmange
March 23, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release from the synth pop band formed by Neil is its first without Stephen Luscombe, who had to withdraw from the group due to his health.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue

Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue

by Van Morrison
March 23, 2015
Produced with Don Was and Bob Rock, the album from the Hall of Fame artist features new arrangements of some of his less well known songs as duets with George Benson, Michael Bublé, Natalie Cole, Chris Farlowe, Georgie Fame, Mick Hucknall, Mark Knopfler, Taj Mahal, daughter Shania Morrison, Gregory Porter, P.J. Proby, Mavis Staples, Joss Stone, Clare Teal, Steve Winwood, and Bobby Womack.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
If I Was

If I Was

by The Staves
March 23, 2015
The second full-length release for the British folk-influenced sister trio was produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
I Don't Like Shit: I Don't Go Outside

I Don't Like Shit: I Don't Go Outside

by Earl Sweatshirt
March 23, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Dash, Na'kel, Vince Staples, and Wiki.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Cortar Todo

Cortar Todo

by Zu
March 23, 2015
The latest release for the Italian experimental jazz-metal band is its first with new drummer Gabe Serbian.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Disquiet

Disquiet

by Therapy?
March 23, 2015
The 14th studio release for the Northern Ireland alternative rock band was produced with Tom Dalgety.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Shedding Skin

Shedding Skin

by Ghostpoet
March 17, 2015
The third full-length release for Obaro Ejimiw as Ghostpoet features guest appearances from Etta Bond, Melanie De Biasio, Lucy Rose, Nadine Shah, and Paul Smith
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Goon

Goon

by Tobias Jesso Jr.
March 17, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features production from Black Keys' Patrick Carney, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Girls' Chet White.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1