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Ratworld

Ratworld

by Menace Beach
January 27, 2015
The debut full-length release for the indie duo of Ryan Needham and Liza Violet was produced by MJ of Hookworms.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Fantastic Planet

Fantastic Planet

by Noveller
January 27, 2015
This is the latest release for the solo project of Sarah Lipstate.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
On Your Own Love Again

On Your Own Love Again

by Jessica Pratt
January 27, 2015
The second full-length release for the California singer-songwriter was home recorded on a four track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Everything Else Matters

Everything Else Matters

by Pinkshinyultrablast
January 27, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Russian shoegaze quintet was recorded in 2013.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Shackles Gift

Shackles Gift

by Zun Zun Egui
January 27, 2015
The second full-length release for the Bristol-based rock band was produced by Andrew Hung of Fuck Buttons.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.3
Volume Two: 1987-1989 [Box Set]

Volume Two: 1987-1989 [Box Set]

by Half Japanese
January 27, 2015
The box set collects songs from the art punk band's 1987 album Music to Strip By, 1988's Charmed Life, and 1998's The Band That Would Be King.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Natalie Prass

Natalie Prass

by Natalie Prass
January 27, 2015
The debut full-length release for the singer-songwriter was co-produced by Matthew E. White and Trey Pollard.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Individ

Individ

by The Dodos
January 27, 2015
The sixth studio release for the San Francisco duo of Meric Long and Logan Kroeber was recorded soon after completing 2013's Carrier.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Apex Predator - Easy Meat

Apex Predator - Easy Meat

by Napalm Death
January 27, 2015
The 15th studio release for the British grindcore band was produced by Russ Russell.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.2
The Planet

The Planet

by Young Ejecta
January 27, 2015
The six-track min-album is the first credited to the Brooklyn-based duo's new name of Young Ejecta after a legal dispute over the name Ejecta with a similarly named DJ Ejeca.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Range Anxiety

Range Anxiety

by Twerps
January 27, 2015
The second full-length release for the Australian rock band was produced by Jack Farley.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
S [EP]

S [EP]

by Emmy the Great
January 27, 2015
The four-track EP for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter was recorded in four cities (Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, and New York).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

by Ne-Yo
January 27, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the R&B artist was produced by Dr. Luke and features guest appearances from Candice, David Guetta, Jeezy, Charisse Mills, Schoolboy Q, and T.I.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.6
The Phosphorescent Blues

The Phosphorescent Blues

by Punch Brothers
January 27, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the progressive bluegrass band was produced by T Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Jake Xerxes Fussell

Jake Xerxes Fussell

by Jake Fussell
January 27, 2015
The debut solo full-length release for the North Carolina folk singer-songwriter was produced by William Tyler.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.5
F.E.A.R.

F.E.A.R.

by Papa Roach
January 27, 2015
The eighth studio release for the nu-metal band features guest appearances from Maria Brink of In This Moment and Royce da 5'9".
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
You, Whom I Have Always Hated/Released from Love

You, Whom I Have Always Hated/Released from Love

by Thou and The Body
January 27, 2015
The collaboration between the heavy metal bands The Body and Thou includes the previously vinyl-only four-track EP release with six additional tracks recorded during their tour in July 2014.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Then Came the Morning

Then Came the Morning

by The Lone Bellow
January 27, 2015
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based trio was produced by Aaron Dessner of The National.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Teaspoon To The Ocean

Teaspoon To The Ocean

by Jib Kidder
January 27, 2015
The 13th release for Sean Schuster-Craig as Jib Kidder features a duet with Julia Holter.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Worthy

Worthy

by Bettye LaVette
January 27, 2015
Produced by Joe Henry, the latest release for the soul singer includes songs by the Beatles, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bob Dylan, Mary Gauthier, and the Rolling Stones.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Deepest Lake

The Deepest Lake

by Dengue Fever
January 27, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Los Angels group was self-produced.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dead of the World

Dead of the World

by Ascension
January 27, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the German black metal band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Mansion Songs

Mansion Songs

by Howlin Rain
January 27, 2015
Co-producer with Eric Bauer, the fourth full-length release for rock band led by Ethan Miller, was conceived as part one of a planned trilogy.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Miscontinuum Album ( Fiepblatter Catalogue #3)

Miscontinuum Album ( Fiepblatter Catalogue #3)

by Jan St. Werner
January 27, 2015
Recorded over four years, this electronic release from the Mouse on Mars member features contributions from Dylan Carlson, Markus Popp, Kathy Alberici, and Taigen Kawabe.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Sky City

Sky City

by Amason
January 27, 2015
This is the debut release for the Swedish indie pop group that includes Amanda Bergman of Hajen, Gustav Ejstes of Dungen, Pontus Winnberg of Miike Snow, Nils Tornqvist and Petter Winnberg of Little Marjorette.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
From the Very Depths

From the Very Depths

by Venom
January 27, 2015
The 14th studio release for the British black metal trio was produced by the band's bassist Cronos.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Juggernaut: Alpha

Juggernaut: Alpha

by Periphery
January 27, 2015
One of two albums released by the progressive metal group was produced by band members Adam Getgood and Misha Mansoor.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Unguarded

Unguarded

by Rae Morris
January 26, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced by Ariel Rechtshaid.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Ornithophobia

Ornithophobia

by Troyka
January 26, 2015
The third full-length release for the British electronic jazz band that includes Kit Downes and Chris Montague was produced by Petter Eldh.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Modern Nature

Modern Nature

by The Charlatans UK
January 26, 2015
The 12th studio release for the British alternative rock band is its first album without founding member Jon Brookes, who passed away in 2013 from brain cancer.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Modern Streets

Modern Streets

by Beat Spacek
January 26, 2015
A majority of the latest release for Steve Spacek as Beat Spacek was created on iPhone and iPad apps.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Matador

Matador

by Gaz Coombes
January 26, 2015
This is the second solo release for the former Supergrass lead singer.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Man It Feels Like Space Again

Man It Feels Like Space Again

by Pond
January 26, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was actually written before 2013's Hobo Rocket.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Fears Trending

Fears Trending

by The Phantom Band
January 26, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Scottish indie rock band features a guest appearance from Alasdair Roberts.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Africa Express Presents...Terry Riley's In C Mali

Africa Express Presents...Terry Riley's In C Mali

by Africa Express
January 26, 2015
Co-produced and mixed by Mouse on Mars' Andi Toma, Africa Express reinterprets Terry Riley's In C Mali.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments, Pt. 2 [EP]

Computer Controlled Acoustic Instruments, Pt. 2 [EP]

by Aphex Twin
January 23, 2015
The 13-track, 27-minute EP from the electronic artist comes not fourth months after the release of Syro.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Cowboy Worship [EP]

Cowboy Worship [EP]

by Amen Dunes
January 20, 2015
The six-track EP features four reworked songs from 2014's Love release.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Sorry 4 The Wait 2 [Mixtape]

Sorry 4 The Wait 2 [Mixtape]

by Lil Wayne
January 20, 2015
The 17-track mixtape from the rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Drake, Mack Maine, and Christina Milian.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.9
Joyland

Joyland

by Chris Spedding
January 20, 2015
The British guitarist's latest release features guest appearances from Arthur Brown, Bryan Ferry, Andy Fraser, Robert Gordon, Andy Mackey, Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, Ian McShane, and Steve Parsons.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Fear and Saturday Night

Fear and Saturday Night

by Ryan Bingham
January 20, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release from the singer-songwriter was produced with Jim Scott.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Live at the Orpheum

Live at the Orpheum

by King Crimson
January 20, 2015
The live release from the British progressive rock band features tracks from two concerts at Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre in 2014.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance

by Belle and Sebastian
January 20, 2015
The ninth studio release for the Scottish indie pop band was produced by Ben H. Allen III.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World

What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World

by The Decemberists
January 20, 2015
The seventh studio release for the Oregon indie band led by Colin Meloy was produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Time

Time

by Mikky Ekko
January 20, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Louisiana singer-songwriter best known for his duet with Rihanna on the single "Stay."
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.7
No Cities to Love

No Cities to Love

by Sleater-Kinney
January 20, 2015
The first release in ten years for the indie rock trio of Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker, and Janet Weiss was produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.2
A Lesson Unlearnt

A Lesson Unlearnt

by Until the Ribbon Breaks
January 20, 2015
This is the full-length release for the Los Angeles-based trio led by Pete Lawrie-Winfield.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Ghost Culture

Ghost Culture

by Ghost Culture
January 20, 2015
The debut full-length release for London-based electronic producer James Greenwood was co-produced by Erol Alkan
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
How to Die in the North

How to Die in the North

by BC Camplight
January 20, 2015
Brian Christinzio's first album in seven years was recorded in Manchester, England.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Viet Cong

Viet Cong

by Viet Cong
January 20, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian quartet that includes members of the band Women.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
The Pale Emperor

The Pale Emperor

by Marilyn Manson
January 20, 2015
The ninth full-length studio release for the rock band was co-produced with Tyler Bates.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Irreal

Irreal

by Disappears
January 20, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the Chicago indie rock band was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Mindsweep

The Mindsweep

by Enter Shikari
January 20, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the British rock band with influences from electronic, hardcore rock and metal was produced with Dan Weller.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
B4.DA.$$

B4.DA.$$

by Joey Bada$$
January 20, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn rapper features guest appearances from Action Bronson, BJ The Chicago Kid, Chronixx, Kiesza, Dyemond Lewis, Raury, Maverick Sabre, and Elle Varner.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
American Beauty/American Psycho

American Beauty/American Psycho

by Fall Out Boy
January 20, 2015
The sixth full-length studio release for the Chicago pop-punk band is its second since returning from its five year hiatus in 2013.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Moonlight

Moonlight

by Hanni el Khatib
January 20, 2015
The third full-length release for the San Francisco-born artist was produced by Dan Auerbach.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Vulnicura

Vulnicura

by Björk
January 20, 2015
Originally scheduled for a March release, the ninth studio release for the Icelandic singer-songwriter was released early on iTunes after an illegal leak of the songs was available.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.8
Nervous

Nervous

by Siskiyou
January 20, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian band led by Colin Huebert features contributions from Colin Stetson and Owen Pallett.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Tetsuo & Youth

Tetsuo & Youth

by Lupe Fiasco
January 20, 2015
The fifth studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Ab-Soul and Nikki Jean.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
G Stands For Go-Betweens, Vol. 1 [Box Set]

G Stands For Go-Betweens, Vol. 1 [Box Set]

by The Go-Betweens
January 20, 2015
The box set collects the first three full-length albums, a five-track EP, demos, radio sessions, and a 1982 live concert from the Australian indie rock band.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.7
Runners in the Nerved World

Runners in the Nerved World

by The Sidekicks
January 20, 2015
The fourth full-length release (and its first on the Epitaph label) for the Ohio indie rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Animism

Animism

by Tanya Tagaq Gillis
January 20, 2015
The third full-length release for the Inuk singer-songwriter was the winner for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Further Out

Further Out

by Cloakroom
January 20, 2015
The debut full-length release for Indiana indie rock trio was produced by Mat Talbot.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Chapter & Verse

Chapter & Verse

by Funeral For A Friend
January 19, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the Welsh post-hardcore band was produced by Lewis Johns.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
5.3
Boxed In

Boxed In

by Boxed In
January 19, 2015
The debut full-length release for Oli Bayston for his Boxed In project features a guest appearance from Anita Blay and was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Maximum Entropy

Maximum Entropy

by Man Without Country
January 19, 2015
The second full-length release for the Welsh duo of Ryan James and Tomas Greenhalf features a guest appearance from M83's Morgan Kibby.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
tbd
Chromatics

Chromatics

by Diagrams
January 19, 2015
The second full-length release for producer Sam Genders as Diagrams was inspired by relationships.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Modern Blues

Modern Blues

by The Waterboys
January 19, 2015
The first studio release since 2011 from the band led by Mike Scott was recorded in Nashville.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Strange Dreams

Strange Dreams

by Alex Calder
January 19, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian indie pop artist.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
10 Futures

10 Futures

by Aqualung
January 19, 2015
The singer-songwriter returns after a five year absence with his sixth full-length release featuring guest appearances from Joel Compass, Lianne La Havas, Prides, Josef Salvat, Luke Sital-Singh, and Sweet Billy Pilgrim.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Blackheart

Blackheart

by Dawn Richard
January 15, 2015
The third solo release for the former Danity Kane singer featured influences from electronic, soul and trip-hop music.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Beast Mode [Mixtape]

Beast Mode [Mixtape]

by Future
January 15, 2015
The Atlanta rapper worked with producer Zaytoven on the nine-track mixtape that features guest appearances from Juvenile and Young Scooter.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Mr. Face [EP]

Mr. Face [EP]

by Ty Segall
January 13, 2015
One of two releases in January for the prolific artist, the four-track EP was also usable as 3D glasses.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Live At A Flamingo Hotel

Live At A Flamingo Hotel

by Dr. Dog
January 13, 2015
The latest release from the Philadelphia indie band is a 19-tracks live album that was recorded at a variety of shows in 2014.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Title

Title

by Meghan Trainor
January 13, 2015
The debut full-length release (not to be confused with herr 2014 EP of the same name) for the pop singer-songwriter who gained fame with her single "All About That Bass," features guest appearances from John Legend and Shy Carter (on the deluxe edition).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.2
Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper

by Panda Bear
January 13, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the Animal Collective co-founder was co-produced with Peter Kember.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Club Meds

Club Meds

by Dan Mangan
January 13, 2015
Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Mangan returns as Dan Mangan + Blacksmith for his fourth overall full-length album and it was produced by Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.1
Absent Fathers

Absent Fathers

by Justin Townes Earle
January 13, 2015
The sixth full-length studio release for the country rock singer-songwriter was originally intended to be part of a double album with 2014's Single Mothers.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.1
Uptown Special

Uptown Special

by Mark Ronson
January 13, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the singer/producer was co-produced with Jeff Bhasker and features guest appearances from such artists as Bruno Mars, Mystikal, Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, Stevie Wonder, and Andrew Wyatt. The lyrics come from an unlikely source: novelist Michael Chabon.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.4
Reality Show

Reality Show

by Jazmine Sullivan
January 13, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the R&B singer feature a guest appearances from Meek Mill.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Slurrup

Slurrup

by Liam Hayes
January 13, 2015
The fifth full-length studio release for the Chicago artist was produced with Nathan Cook.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Nights in the Dark

Nights in the Dark

by California X
January 13, 2015
The second full-length release for the Massachusetts rock band led by Lemmy Gurtowsky features the addition of Zack Brower.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Evermotion

Evermotion

by Guster
January 13, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the Boston alternative rock quartet was produced by Richard Swift.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.6
My Garden

My Garden

by Kat Dahlia
January 13, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Miami rapper-singer features production from J. Dens, Glass John, Manny Marroquin, Redwine, Salaam Remi, Rico Love, Frankie Storm, and Young Boyz.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
At Least for Now

At Least for Now

by Benjamin Clementine
January 12, 2015
This is the full-length debut release for the British singer-songwriter first discovered in Paris, France.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Restriction

Restriction

by Archive
January 12, 2015
This is the tenth studio release for the British collective led by Darius Keeler.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of

Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of "Inside Llewyn Davis"

by Various Artists
January 12, 2015
The two-disc compilation features songs from a one-night concert of songs from the Coen brothers film "Inside Llewyn Davis" by such artists as The Avett Brothers, Joan Baez, Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Colin Meloy, The Milk Carton Kids, Keb Mo, Marcus Mumford, Punch Brothers, Dave Rawlings, Secret Sisters, Willie Watson, Gillian Welch, and Jack White.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The  Balcony

The Balcony

by Catfish and the Bottlemen
January 6, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Van McCann was produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.2
SremmLife

SremmLife

by Rae Sremmurd
January 6, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Mississippi hip hop duo of Slim Jimmy and Swae Lee features guest appearances from Big Sean, Jace of Two-9, Nicki Minaj, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.7
Fashion Week

Fashion Week

by Death Grips
January 4, 2015
The surprise instrumental release is the experimental rap group's first since announced its disbandment in 2014.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
SUCKER

SUCKER

by Charli xcx
December 16, 2014
The third full-length release (her first was not commercially released) for the British pop artist features songs written and/or produced by such artists as Ariel Pink, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij, Patrik Berger, Bloodshy & Avant, Cashmere Cat, Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Markus Krunegård, Greg Kurstin, Justin Raisen, Stargate, and Steve Mac.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
III

III

by Take That
December 15, 2014
The seventh studio release for the pop band sees group returning as a trio with Robbie Williams and Jason Orange leaving the group in 2014.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.2
Dark Side of the Mule

Dark Side of the Mule

by Gov't Mule
December 15, 2014
The latest release from the band is a part of a live recording of their Halloween 2008 show at the Boston's Orpheum Theatre that included a set of Pink Floyd covers.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Inherent Vice [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Inherent Vice [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Jonny Greenwood
December 15, 2014
This is the third Paul Thomas Anderson film soundtrack for the Radiohead guitarist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Music and Words

Music and Words

by Malcolm Middleton
December 15, 2014
British visual artist David Shrigley's words were turned into music by Arab Strap co-founder Malcolm Middleton in this collaboration that also features Bridget McCann, Gavin Mitchell, and Scott Vermeire.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Pinkprint

The Pinkprint

by Nicki Minaj
December 15, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Drake, Ariana Grande, Skylar Grey, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Lunchmoney Lewis, and Meek Mill.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Black Messiah

Black Messiah

by D'Angelo
December 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
PRhyme

PRhyme

by PRhyme
December 9, 2014
The debut release fro the collaboration between DJ Premier and Royce da 5'9" features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Common, Dwele, Jay Electronica, Killer Mike, Mac Miller, ScHoolboy Q, and Slaughterhouse.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.7
The Dream Walker

The Dream Walker

by Angels & Airwaves
December 9, 2014
The fifth studio release from the Tom DeLonge-led alternative rock band was co-written and co-produced with former Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Monuments to an Elegy

Monuments to an Elegy

by The Smashing Pumpkins
December 9, 2014
The tenth full-length studio release from the alternative rock band led by Billy Corgan includes Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee on drums.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
36 Seasons

36 Seasons

by Ghostface Killah
December 9, 2014
The 11th solo studio release for the Wu-Tang rapper features guest appearances from AZ, Kool G Rap, Nems, Pharoahe Monch, The Revelations, Kandace Springs, Shawn Wigs, and Tre Williams.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1