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Carter Tutti Plays Chris & Cosey

Carter Tutti Plays Chris & Cosey

by Carter Tutti
March 3, 2015
The electronic duo Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti rework some of their songs from the 1980s and '90s.
Metascore:
76
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Digital Solutions

Digital Solutions

by Model 500
March 3, 2015
This is the first release from Juan Atkins as Model 500 in 16 years.
Metascore:
82
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Shadow of the Sun

Shadow of the Sun

by Moon Duo
March 3, 2015
The latest release from the duo of Ripley Johnson and Sanae Yamada includes drummer John Jeffrey.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
I Wasn't Born to Lose You

I Wasn't Born to Lose You

by Swervedriver
March 3, 2015
This is the first new release in over 15 years for the British alternative rock band formed by Adam Franklin and Jimmy Hartridge.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
To Kill A King

To Kill A King

by To Kill a King
March 2, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the British rock band led by Ralph Pelleymounter.
Metascore:
68
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Myths and Heroes

Myths and Heroes

by Fairport Convention
March 2, 2015
The 27th studio release for the British folk-rock band features contributions from Ralph McTell and PJ Wright.
Metascore:
66
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Rockland

Rockland

by Katzenjammer
March 2, 2015
The third full-length studio release from the Norwegian band was produced by Victor Van Vugt.
Metascore:
67
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Era

Era

by Echo Lake
March 2, 2015
This is the second full-length release from the London-based band led by Thom Hill and Linda.
Metascore:
76
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Black Yaya

Black Yaya

by Black Yaya
March 2, 2015
The debut full-length solo release for David Ivar was self-recorded.
Metascore:
59
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Behold

Behold

by Jim O'Rourke
March 2, 2015
The second collaboration between Oren Ambarchi and Jim O'Rourke is a two part 42-minute music piece.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.3
Skrillex And Diplo Presents Jack U

Skrillex And Diplo Presents Jack U

by Jack U
February 27, 2015
The Surprise release from the collaboration between Skrillex And Diplo features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, AlunaGeorge, Justin Bieber, Fly Boi Keno, Bunji Garlin, Kai, Kiesza, Snails and Taranchyla.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
The Joy of Waiting

The Joy of Waiting

by Sara Lowes
February 24, 2015
The second full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter who also is a member of The Earlies was co-produced with Nicky Madden.
Metascore:
82
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A Distant Fist Unclenching

A Distant Fist Unclenching

by Krill
February 24, 2015
The third full-length release for the Boston alternative rock band was recorded with Justin Pizzoferrato.
Metascore:
75
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7.5
Gliss Riffer

Gliss Riffer

by Dan Deacon
February 24, 2015
The fourth full-length studio release for the Baltimore-based electronic artist was self-produced.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Just Like You

Just Like You

by Falling in Reverse
February 24, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Las Vegas-based band led by Ronnie Radke is the first with Escape the Fate bassist Max Green.
Metascore:
72
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6.9
Ol' Glory

Ol' Glory

by JJ Grey & Mofro
February 24, 2015
The latest studio release for the Florida southern rock/funk band features guest appearances from Luther Dickinson and Derek Trucks.
Metascore:
58
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Wild Strawberries

Wild Strawberries

by Eternal Tapestry
February 24, 2015
The latest release from the Oregon-based psych rockers was recorded in a cabin near Mount Hood.
Metascore:
70
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The Door Behind the Door

The Door Behind the Door

by Black Ryder
February 24, 2015
This is the second full-length release from the Los Angeles-based Australian duo of Aimee Nash and Scott Van Ryper.
Metascore:
63
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I Aubade

I Aubade

by Elvis Perkins
February 24, 2015
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
70
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Dying

Dying

by The Spectres
February 24, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British rock quartet was produced by Dominic Mitchison.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
The Ecology

The Ecology

by Fashawn
February 24, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the California rapper features guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, BJ the Chicago Kid, Dom Kennedy, and Nas.
Metascore:
84
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8.2
The Race for Space

The Race for Space

by Public Service Broadcasting
February 24, 2015
The London-based duo mixed exclusive archive footage about the Space Race from the British Film Institute for their second full-length release.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Excerpts

Excerpts

by John T. Gast
February 24, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the artist who produced Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland’s Black Is Beautiful.
Metascore:
71
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Sour Soul

Sour Soul

by Ghostface Killah
February 24, 2015
The debut release from the collaboration between Ghostface Killah and the Toronto jazz/hip-hop band BADBADNOTGOOD features guest appearances from Danny Brown, DOOM, Elzhi, and Tree.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Future Brown

Future Brown

by Future Brown
February 24, 2015
The debut release from the dance supergroup formed by Fatima Al Qadiri, J-Cush, Asma Maroof and Daniel Pineda of Nguzunguzu features guest appearances from Kelela, Maluca, Shawnna, and Tink.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
Restarter

Restarter

by Torche
February 24, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Miami metal band was mixed by Converge's Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.5
Cosmetics

Cosmetics

by Diamond Rugs
February 24, 2015
This is the second release from the band that includes Los Lobos saxophonist Steve Berlin, Robbie Crowell, Bryan Dufresne, Deer Tick's John McCauley, Hardy Morris, and Ian Saint Pé.
Metascore:
75
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What Happens Next

What Happens Next

by Gang of Four
February 24, 2015
The ninth studio release for the British post-punk band (with Andy Gill the only remaining original member) features guest appearances from Gail Ann Dorsey, Alison Mosshart, and Herbert Gronemeyer.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.0
EarthEE

EarthEE

by THEESatisfaction
February 24, 2015
The second full-length release from the alternative R&B duo features guest appearances from Taylor Brown, Meshell Ndegeocello, Porter Ray, and Shabazz Palaces.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Citizen Zombie

Citizen Zombie

by The Pop Group
February 24, 2015
The first release of new songs from the British post-punk band in 35 years was produced by Paul Epworth.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
It's Decided

It's Decided

by Andy Kim
February 24, 2015
The Canadian artist better known for his work on the 1961 hit "Sugar Sugar" and 1974's "Rock Me Gently," worked with Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene on his seventh solo release.
Metascore:
72
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The Republic

The Republic

by Sam Prekop
February 24, 2015
The fourth solo release for the singer and guitarist of The Sea And Cake features nine tracks written for a show by video installation artist David Hartt.
Metascore:
76
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Sunday Dinner

Sunday Dinner

by Keath Mead
February 24, 2015
The debut full-length release for the South Carolina artist was produced by Chaz Bundick of Toro y Moi.
Metascore:
71
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First Kiss

First Kiss

by Kid Rock
February 24, 2015
The tenth studio release for the Detroit singer was self-produced.
Metascore:
61
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2.2
Always and Forever

Always and Forever

by Alien Ant Farm
February 24, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band is its first in nine years.
Metascore:
61
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I Want to Grow Up

I Want to Grow Up

by Colleen Green
February 24, 2015
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles pop-punk artist was produced by JEFF the Brotherhood's Jake Orrall.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Rose Mountain

Rose Mountain

by Screaming Females
February 24, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the New Jersey rock trio was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Projections

Projections

by Romare
February 24, 2015
This is the debut full-length release from London-based electronic producer Archie Fairhurst as Romare .
Metascore:
73
User Score:
5.0
Dark Sky Paradise

Dark Sky Paradise

by Big Sean
February 24, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Chris Brown, Drake, E-40, Ariana Grande, John Legend, Lil Wayne, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ty Dolla Sign, and Kanye West.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
Fan of a Fan: The Album

Fan of a Fan: The Album

by Chris Brown
February 24, 2015
The debut full-length collaboration between Chris Brown and Tyga features guest appearances from 50 Cent, Boosie Badazz, Fat Trel, Pusha T, ScHoolboy Q, and Ty Dolla Sign.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
4.6
Complicated Game

Complicated Game

by James McMurtry
February 24, 2015
The first studio release in six years for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by C.C. Adcock and Mike Napolitano.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]

The Smithsonian Folkways Collection [Box Set]

by Lead Belly
February 24, 2015
The box set of the Louisiana folk/blues artist Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter features 16 unreleased songs.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.6
Physical Graffiti [Remastered]

Physical Graffiti [Remastered]

by Led Zeppelin
February 24, 2015
The remastered release of the 1975 double-album from the British rock band features a disc of unreleased mixes.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.5
Archive Series, Vol. 1

Archive Series, Vol. 1

by Iron & Wine
February 24, 2015
The 16 tracks collected in this release by Samuel Beam includes unreleased recordings from around the time of his Iron & Wine 2002 album, The Creek Drank The Cradle.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
We Fall

We Fall

by Emile Haynie
February 24, 2015
The debut full-length release from the producer and songwriter features the Zombies' Colin Blunstone, Lana Del Rey, Father John Misty, Lykke Li, Randy Newman, Nate Ruess, Sampha, Rufus Wainwright, Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Fires of Rome's Andrew Wyatt.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Seasonal Hire

Seasonal Hire

by The Black Twig Pickers
February 24, 2015
The second collaboration between Steve Gunn and The Black Twig Pickers was recorded live.
Metascore:
78
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Bad News Boys

Bad News Boys

by The King Khan & BBQ Show
February 24, 2015
This is the first release in six years for the garage punk duo of Mark Sultan and Arish Ahmad Khan.
Metascore:
75
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O Shudder

O Shudder

by Dutch Uncles
February 24, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British indie pop band was produced by Brendan Williams and features guest appearance from Stealing Sheep.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Waxing Romantic

Waxing Romantic

by Travis Bretzer
February 24, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Canadian artist was produced by Jorge Elbrecht of Violens.
Metascore:
76
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Sunne [EP]

Sunne [EP]

by Cheatahs
February 23, 2015
This is a four-track EP from the London-based shoegaze four-piece.
Metascore:
78
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Music in Exile

Music in Exile

by Songhoy Blues
February 23, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Malian band was co-produced by Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner and Marc-Antoine Moreau.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.3
A Thousand Miles of Midnight: Phantom Radio Remixes

A Thousand Miles of Midnight: Phantom Radio Remixes

by Mark Lanegan Band
February 23, 2015
Musicians such as Greg Dulli, Alastair Galbraith, Moby, Moon Gangs, Mark Stewart, Soulsavers, and UNKLE create new remixes of songs from Mark Lanegan Band's 2014 album Phantom Radio and the No Bells on Sunday EP.
Metascore:
66
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tbd
Hexadic

Hexadic

by Six Organs of Admittance
February 17, 2015
The latest release from the Ben Chasny solo project is based on a new composition method Chasny invented.
Metascore:
67
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Don't Lose This

Don't Lose This

by Roebuck "Pops" Staples
February 17, 2015
The unfinished recordings from the blues guiatrist was completed with the help of his daughter Mavis Staples and producer Jeff Tweedy.
Metascore:
82
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Comb the Feelings Through Your Hair

Comb the Feelings Through Your Hair

by Grooms
February 17, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Travis Johnson was the last album recorded at Brooklyn's Death by Audio studio.
Metascore:
76
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Mount The Air

Mount The Air

by The Unthanks
February 17, 2015
This is the first studio release for the Mercury-nominated British folk band in over four years.
Metascore:
80
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Smoke + Mirrors

Smoke + Mirrors

by Imagine Dragons
February 17, 2015
The second full-length release fro the Las Vegas rock band was produced with Alex Da Kid.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.7
Picture You

Picture You

by The Amazing
February 17, 2015
The third studio release for the Swedish five-piece band was recorded in three days.
Metascore:
72
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Terraplane

Terraplane

by Steve Earle & the Dukes
February 17, 2015
The singer-songwriter turns to the blues for his 16th studio release that was written in five weeks while he toured Europe by himself.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Ibeyi

Ibeyi

by Ibeyi
February 17, 2015
The debut full-length release for the French-Cuban twins Naomi and Lisa-Kaindé Díaz (daughters of Buena Vista Social Club percussionist Miguel Díaz) includes influences from Cuban folk music, electronic, French jazz, R&B and pop music.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Leave No Bridge Unburned

Leave No Bridge Unburned

by Whitehorse
February 17, 2015
The second full-length release for the Canadian folk rock duo of Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland was produced by Gus van Go.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Mourn

Mourn

by Mourn
February 17, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Spanish band formed by four teenagers was recorded in two days.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Let It Reign

Let It Reign

by Carl Barât
February 17, 2015
The debut release for the Libertines' co-frontman's side project Carl Barât & The Jackals was produced by Joby Ford of the Bronx.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Whatever, My Love

Whatever, My Love

by Juliana Hatfield Three
February 17, 2015
22 years after their debut release, the alternative rock trio fronted by Juliana Hatfield returns with an album funded by Pledge Music.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Talent Night at the Ashram

Talent Night at the Ashram

by Sonny & the Sunsets
February 17, 2015
The latest release for the band led by Sonny Smith was originally planned as a soundtrack to a feature-length film Smith wanted to film.
Metascore:
76
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True Romance

True Romance

by Estelle
February 17, 2015
The end of the British artist's four-year relationship was an influence on her fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.4
Skullsplitter

Skullsplitter

by Eric Chenaux
February 17, 2015
The latest experimental full-length release for the Toronto-based guitarist features four instrumental tracks produced with Radwan Ghazi Moumneh.
Metascore:
78
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Supermoon [EP]

Supermoon [EP]

by S. Carey
February 17, 2015
The six-track solo EP from Bon Iver's Sean Carey features reimaginings of four songs from his first two albums as well as a cover of Radiohead's "Bullet Proof... I Wish I Was," and a new song.
Metascore:
60
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tbd
Brothers of the Sonic Cloth

Brothers of the Sonic Cloth

by Brothers of the Sonic Cloth
February 17, 2015
The debut full-length release for the new band led by Tad Doyle was mixed by Billy Anderson.
Metascore:
69
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Guitars and Microphones

Guitars and Microphones

by Kate Pierson
February 17, 2015
The debut solo release for the B-52 singer features contributions from Sia and Nick Valensi of The Strokes.
Metascore:
63
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Live at the Music Hall

Live at the Music Hall

by Phosphorescent
February 17, 2015
The live release from singer-songwriter Matthew Houck as Phosphorescent was recorded from a four-night performance at Brooklyn's Music Hall of Williamsburg.
Metascore:
76
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Mono

Mono

by The Mavericks
February 17, 2015
The second release since the band reformed in 2012 was co-produced by Malo and Niko Bolas.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.1
Rapture

Rapture

by Chris Ward
February 17, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the British electronic artist Chris Ward.
Metascore:
68
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Body Pill

Body Pill

by Anthony Naples
February 17, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the New York-based electronic producer.
Metascore:
78
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In Black and Gold

In Black and Gold

by Hey Colossus
February 17, 2015
The eighth full-length release for the British psychedelic rock group is its first on Rocket Recordings.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Transfixiation

Transfixiation

by A Place to Bury Strangers
February 17, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the noise rock band is its first with new drummer Robi Gonzalez.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
Vestiges & Claws

Vestiges & Claws

by Jose Gonzalez
February 17, 2015
The third full-length solo release for the Swedish singer-songwriter is his first in seven years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Fortune

Fortune

by Damon & Naomi
February 17, 2015
The eighth studio release for the duo is a soundtrack for Naomi Yang's short film.
Metascore:
79
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The Mainframe

The Mainframe

by Joker
February 16, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the British electronic artist Liam Mclean features guest appearances from Zak Abel, Sam Frank, and Rochelle, winner of the Dutch X Factor.
Metascore:
59
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The Duke of Burgundy OST

The Duke of Burgundy OST

by Cat's Eyes
February 16, 2015
This is the soundtrack to Peter Strickland's film by the alternative pop duo of Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira.
Metascore:
82
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Everything Ever Written

Everything Ever Written

by Idlewild
February 16, 2015
The first release in five years for the Scottish rock band and is its first with new members Luciano Rossi and Andrew Mitchell.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Tangier Sessions

Tangier Sessions

by Sir Richard Bishop
February 16, 2015
The latest solo release from the former Sun City Girls guitarist was self-recorded in Morocco.
Metascore:
78
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Great Big Flamingo Burning Moon

Great Big Flamingo Burning Moon

by The Wave Pictures
February 16, 2015
The 13th full-length studio release for the British rock trio led by David Tattersall was produced by Billy Childish.
Metascore:
74
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II

II

by Wax Stag
February 16, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the Rob Lee project.
Metascore:
78
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Ten Love Songs

Ten Love Songs

by Susanne Sundfør
February 16, 2015
The fifth studio release for the Norwegian singer-songwriter features contributions from Anthony Gonzalez of M83, Lars Horntveth of Jaga Jazzist, Svein & Torbjorn from Röyksopp, and the Trondheimsolistene Chamber Ensemble.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.8
We Slept At Last

We Slept At Last

by Marika Hackman
February 16, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter the was produced by Charlie Andrew.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.5
If You're Reading This It's Too Late [Mixtape]

If You're Reading This It's Too Late [Mixtape]

by Drake
February 13, 2015
The surprise 17-track mixtape from the Canadian artist features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Travi$ Scott was produced by Noah “40” Shebib and Matthew Jehu Samuels.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Creatures

Creatures

by Rone
February 10, 2015
The third full-length release for the French electronic producer features guest appearances from Gaspar Claus, Bryce Dessner, Toshinori Kondo, Bachar Mar-Khalifé, François Marry, and Sea Oleena.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Levon Vincent

Levon Vincent

by Levon Vincent
February 10, 2015
The Berlin-based electronic artist released his debut full-length release for free online the day before its official date.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.6
Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks

by Quarterbacks
February 10, 2015
The debut full-length release for the New York trio led by Dean Engle was recorded in a day by Kyle Gilbride.
Metascore:
75
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A Flourish and a Spoil

A Flourish and a Spoil

by The Districts
February 10, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Pennsylvania indie rock band was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Blackbirds

Blackbirds

by Gretchen Peters
February 10, 2015
The eighth studio release from the Nashville singer-songwriter was co-produced with Doug Lancio and Barry Walsh.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Tomorrow Is My Turn

Tomorrow Is My Turn

by Rhiannon Giddens
February 10, 2015
The debut solo release for the Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder was produced by T Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Heavy Love

Heavy Love

by Duke Garwood
February 10, 2015
Produced by Alain Johannes and Mark Lanegan, the fifth full-length solo release for the London-based artist features contributions from Johannes, Paul May, Jehnny Beth and Johnny Hostile of Savages.
Metascore:
76
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Adventures in Dementia: A Micro Opera

Adventures in Dementia: A Micro Opera

by Luke Haines
February 10, 2015
The six-track concept album about a Mark E. Smith impersonator driving a large caravan with The Fall in England when they hit a car driven by Skrewdriver's Ian Stuart.
Metascore:
68
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Holding All the Roses

Holding All the Roses

by Blackberry Smoke
February 10, 2015
The fourth full-length studio release for the Georgia country rock was produced by Brendan O'Brien
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.0
Fifty Shades of Grey [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Fifty Shades of Grey [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Various Artists
February 10, 2015
The soundtrack to the film adaptation of E.L. James' book includes songs from AWOLNATION, Beyonce, Danny Elfman, Skylar Grey, Ellie Goulding, Annie Lennox, Sia, The Vaults, Jesse Ware, The Weeknd, Laura Welsh, as well as classics from Frank Sinatra and the Rolling Stones.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
Break Stuff

Break Stuff

by Vijay Iyer Trio
February 10, 2015
The latest release from the jazz trio features music inspired by Detroit techno DJ Robert Hood, Thelonious Monk, West African music, and the novel Open City.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
9.0
Country Music

Country Music

by Vision Fortune
February 10, 2015
The second full-length release for the experimental London trio was recorded in Tuscany, Italy.
Metascore:
75
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Beneath California

Beneath California

by Retox
February 10, 2015
This is the third-full-length release for the Southern California-based hardcore punk band.
Metascore:
78
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