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Ultimate Painting

Ultimate Painting

by Ultimate Painting
October 28, 2014
Jack Cooper of Mazes and James Hoare of Veronica Falls each wrote five songs on their debut full-length release together.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Gentlemen At 21 [Deluxe Edition]

Gentlemen At 21 [Deluxe Edition]

by The Afghan Whigs
October 28, 2014
The deluxe reissue of the 1993 major label debut release from the alternative rock band led by Greg Dulli includes unreleased demos, rare b-sides and live tracks.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
No One Wants To Be Here and No One Wants To Leave

No One Wants To Be Here and No One Wants To Leave

by The Twilight Sad
October 28, 2014
The fourth studio release for the Scottish trio was mixed by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Tell 'Em I'm Gone

Tell 'Em I'm Gone

by Yusuf
October 28, 2014
The first release in five years for the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sylvie

Sylvie

by Sylvie Simmons
October 28, 2014
The debut release for music-journalist-turned-musician Sylvie Simmons was produced by Howe Gelb (with one track by Chris Schultz),
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
With a Little Help from My Fwends

With a Little Help from My Fwends

by The Flaming Lips
October 28, 2014
The Wayne Coyne-led band covers The Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, with guest appearances from such artists as Julianna Barwick, Black Pus, Miley Cyrus, Dr. Dog, Electric Würms, Foxygen, J Mascis, Moby, My Morning Jacket, Phantogram, and Tegan and Sara.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
4.7
Once More With Feeling... [EP]

Once More With Feeling... [EP]

by Ought
October 28, 2014
The four-track EP follows the Montreal-based indie band's More Than Any Other Day LP released earlier in the year.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Houses of the Holy [Remastered]

Houses of the Holy [Remastered]

by Led Zeppelin
October 28, 2014
The 1973 fifth studio release for the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of unreleased instrumentals and alternate mixes.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.8
Rock & Roll Time

Rock & Roll Time

by Jerry Lee Lewis
October 28, 2014
Co-produced by Steve Bing and Jim Keltner, the latest release from the rock singer known as "The Killer," is backed by a band that includes such artists as Doyle Bramhall II, Jon Brion, Nils Lofgren, Keith Richards, Robbie Robertson, Derek Trucks, Ron Wood, and Neil Young, with guest vocals from Shelby Lynne.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
LP3

LP3

by Restorations
October 27, 2014
The third full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band was produced by Jonathan Low.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Home Everywhere

Home Everywhere

by Medicine
October 27, 2014
This is the second release for the Los Angeles-based rock band since they returned from disbanding in 1995.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Flesh & Machine

Flesh & Machine

by Daniel Lanois
October 27, 2014
The latest experimental ambient release from the producer features sounds formed from human voices, piano, bass, drums, steel and electric guitars.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Super Critical

Super Critical

by The Ting Tings
October 27, 2014
The third full-length release for the British indie pop duo was co-produced with former Duran Duran guitarist, Andy Taylor.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Soft

Soft

by Dan Bodan
October 27, 2014
The is the debut full-length release for the Berlin-based, Canadian-born indie artist.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Live: Uurop VIII-XII/Places in Sun & Winter, Son

Live: Uurop VIII-XII/Places in Sun & Winter, Son

by The Fall
October 27, 2014
The 12th live release for the band contains tracks from its European tours between 2008-2012.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Haerts

Haerts

by Haerts
October 27, 2014
The debut full-length release from the indie pop quartet based in Brooklyn was produced by Jean-Philip Grobler.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.4
Hang

Hang

by Lagwagon
October 27, 2014
The first release in nine years for the Southern California punk band was produced by Bill Stevenson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
9.5
A Hound at the Hem

A Hound at the Hem

by Slim Twig
October 27, 2014
Originally self-released in 2012, the concept album from Canadian experimental artists Max Turnbull was inspired by Vladmir Nabokov’s Lolita.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
1989

1989

by Taylor Swift
October 27, 2014
With producers and co-writers such as Jack Antonoff, Max Martin, Shellback, Ryan Tedder, and Noel Zancanella, the multi-Grammy-winning singer-songwriter goes for an entirely pop album on her fifth full-length studio release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Keep You

Keep You

by Pianos Become the Teeth
October 27, 2014
The third full-length release from the Baltimore screamo band led by Kyle Durfey was produced by Will Yip.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
RTJ2

RTJ2

by Run the Jewels
October 27, 2014
The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
...Honor Is All We Know

...Honor Is All We Know

by Rancid
October 27, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the San Francisco Bay Area punk band led by Tim Armstrong was produced by Brett Gurewitz.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Release: Singles 2007-2013

Release: Singles 2007-2013

by Cave
October 21, 2014
The latest release from the Chicago-based psychedelic drone band is a compilation of rare songs originally released on EPs, singles, and cassettes.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Start Together [Box Set]

Start Together [Box Set]

by Sleater-Kinney
October 21, 2014
The seven albums from the Washington state indie rock/riot grrrl trio are remastered with one new song.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.5
Under Pressure

Under Pressure

by Logic
October 21, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the Maryland rapper was produced largely by 6ix.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Innocents

The Innocents

by Weyes Blood
October 21, 2014
This is the second release for former Jackie-O Motherfucker member Natalie Mering as Weyes Blood.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Lifer

Lifer

by Dope Body
October 21, 2014
The third full-length release for the Baltimore-based noise rock band led by Andrew Laumann was produced by Travis Harrison.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Pour It On

Pour It On

by New Build
October 21, 2014
This is the second release for the electro-pop trio that includes Tom Hopkins as well as Hot Chip's Al Doyle and Felix Martin.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Tough Love

Tough Love

by Jessie Ware
October 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter was produced by Benny Blanco and Two Inch Punch.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
The Best Day

The Best Day

by Thurston Moore
October 21, 2014
The fourth full-length solo release for the Sonic Youth guitarist/singer sees the return to guitar rock with backing from Steve Shelley, My Bloody Valentine's Debbie Googe, and James Sedward.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Islands

Islands

by Bear's Den
October 21, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British folk-rock trio was produced by Ian Grimble.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Master Mix: Red Hot + Arthur Russell

Master Mix: Red Hot + Arthur Russell

by Various Artists
October 21, 2014
The tribute to avant-garde musician Arthur Russell features such artists as Sam Amidon, Devendra Banhart, Blood Orange, Liam Finn, Jose Gonzalez, Glen Hansard, Lonnie Holley, Hot Chip, Richard Reed Parry, Phosphorescent, Robyn, Scissor Sisters, Sufjan Stevens, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, and Peter Zummo.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
'77

'77

by Nude Beach
October 21, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn rock trio led by Chuck Betz.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Hold My Home

Hold My Home

by Cold War Kids
October 21, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release from the indie rock band led by Nathan Willett is its first with new drummer, Joe Plummer.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.6
Phantom Radio

Phantom Radio

by Mark Lanegan Band
October 21, 2014
The ninth full-length studio release from the ex-Screaming Trees singer was produced by Alain Johannes and features contributions from Duke Garwood, Sietse van Gorkom, and Shelley Brien.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Soused

Soused

by Scott Walker
October 21, 2014
The second collaboration between Scott Walker and Sunn O))) is a five-track album produced by Scott Walker and Peter Walsh.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
I Forget Where We Were

I Forget Where We Were

by Ben Howard
October 21, 2014
The follow-up to the British singer-songwriter's Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by Chris Bond.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Earth Suck

Earth Suck

by Oozing Wound
October 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the Chicago metal band was recorded by Matt Russell.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
.5: The Gray Chapter

.5: The Gray Chapter

by Slipknot
October 21, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the heavy metal band is its first since the departure of drummer Joey Jordison at the end of 2013 and the death bassist Paul Gray in 2010.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Wait 'Til Night

Wait 'Til Night

by Cooly G
October 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the British dance artist features influences of R&B, reggae, and synthpop.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Paperwork

Paperwork

by T.I.
October 21, 2014
Executive produced by Pharrell Williams, the ninth studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Iggy Azalea, Chris Brown, Skylar Grey, Jeezy, Victoria Monet, Pharrell, The-Dream, Trae tha Truth, Usher, Watch The Duck, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Kings & Queens of the Underground

Kings & Queens of the Underground

by Billy Idol
October 21, 2014
The first release of new material in nine years for the British hard rocker was produced by Trevor Horn with Greg Kurstin working the boards on two songs.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5
Melody Road

Melody Road

by Neil Diamond
October 21, 2014
The first release in six years (and his first on the Capitol Records label) for the singer-songwriter was produced by Don Was and Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Sings the Great Diva Classics

Sings the Great Diva Classics

by Aretha Franklin
October 21, 2014
Co-produced by Clive Davis, Babyface, and Antonio Dixon, the singer known as the Queen of Soul returns with a covers album of songs from such artists as Adele, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight, Sinead O'Connor, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, The Supremes, with guest appearances from Cissy Houston, and Tawatha Agee.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Nostalgia

Nostalgia

by Annie Lennox
October 21, 2014
Produced with Mike Stevens, the covers album from the former Eurythmics singer includes such classics as "Summertime," “Georgia on My Mind and "I Put a Spell on You."
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
Sound of a Woman

Sound of a Woman

by Kiesza
October 21, 2014
The debut full-length release for Canadian artist features guest appearances from Mick Jenkins and Joey Bada$$.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.0
It's a Pleasure

It's a Pleasure

by Baxter Dury
October 21, 2014
This is the fourth full-length release for the son of British rock artist Ian Dury.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Burnt Offering

Burnt Offering

by The Budos Band
October 21, 2014
Produced by guitarist Thomas Brenneck, the fourth release for the New York-based funk band sees influences from psychedelia and metal music.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble

Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble

by Primus
October 21, 2014
The tribute to the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory from the San Francisco Bay Area-based band sees the return of Tim Alexander on drums.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.7
Pain Killer

Pain Killer

by Little Big Town
October 21, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the country quartet was produced by Jay Joyce,
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.6
Blurred

Blurred

by Huxley
October 21, 2014
The full-length debut release for British producer Michael Dodman as Huxley features guest appearances from Femme, Thomas Gandey, Obenewa, S-Man, and Yasmin.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Curse of Love

The Curse of Love

by The Coral
October 20, 2014
Although the indie rock band has been on hiatus since 2010, the latest release from the British quintet is an album of unreleased tracks recorded in 2006 on an 8-track recorder.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Ypres

Ypres

by Tindersticks
October 20, 2014
The latest release for British indie rock band features a music score for a permanent exhibition about the town of Ypres during World War I at Belgium's In Flanders Fields Museum.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Expanded (Live at the Barbican)

Expanded (Live at the Barbican)

by These New Puritans
October 20, 2014
This live release features songs from the British trio's 2013 album Field Of Reeds was performed at London's Barbican with a 35-piece orchestra.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Acoustic Dust

Acoustic Dust

by Lee Ranaldo and the Dust
October 20, 2014
The acoustic release from the former Sonic Youth guitarist was recorded live in Barcelona.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Anything Goes

Anything Goes

by Florida Georgia Line
October 14, 2014
The second full-length release for the duo of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard was produced by Joey Moi.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Still Life

Still Life

by Kevin Morby
October 14, 2014
The second solo full-length release for the Babies/Woods member was inspired by his move from New York to California.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Tomorrow Was the Golden Age

Tomorrow Was the Golden Age

by Bing & Ruth
October 14, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based seven-piece instrumental group.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
...And Star Power

...And Star Power

by Foxygen
October 14, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the California psych rock band formed by Sam France and Jonathan Rado features contributions from such artist as Wayne Coyne, Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes, Tim Presley of White Fence, and Bleached.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.9
Film of Life

Film of Life

by Tony Allen
October 14, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Afrobeat drummer was recorded in France with the Jazzbastards.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Hold It In

Hold It In

by Melvins
October 14, 2014
The first studio release for the band in four years sees Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover joined by Butthole Surfers' Paul Leary and JD Pinkus.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Trick

Trick

by Kele
October 14, 2014
The second full-length solo release for Kele Okereke was recorded in London and New York.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Unravelling

Unravelling

by We Were Promised Jetpacks
October 14, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the Scottish indie rock band was produced by Paul Savage.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
Duality

Duality

by Set It Off
October 14, 2014
The second full-length release from the Tampa pop-punk band led by Cody Carson features guest appearances from William Beckett and Jason Lancaster.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Blood In, Blood Out

Blood In, Blood Out

by Exodus
October 14, 2014
The 10th release for the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal band sees the return of Steve "Zetro" Souza and a guest appearance from Metallica's Kirk Hammet.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Sweet Talker

Sweet Talker

by Jessie J
October 14, 2014
The third full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, De La Soul, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Lindsey Stirling.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.3
Otherness

Otherness

by Kindness
October 14, 2014
The second full-length solo release for Adam Bainbridge features guest appearances from Ade, Devonté Hynes, Kelela, M.Anifest, Robyn, and Tawiah.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Bestial Burden

Bestial Burden

by Pharmakon
October 14, 2014
The second full-length release for Margaret Chardiet as Pharmakon was recorded with Sean Ragon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Pink Palms

Pink Palms

by The Bots
October 14, 2014
This is the full-length debut on the Fader label for the brother duo of Mikaiah Lei and Anaiah Lei.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Heart on My Sleeve

Heart on My Sleeve

by Mary Lambert
October 14, 2014
The full-length debut release for the Seattle singer-songwriter best known for her work on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' "Same Love" was produced by Eric Rosse and Benny Cassette.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
No One Is Lost

No One Is Lost

by Stars
October 14, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian indie pop band was co-produced with Liam O’Neil.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.6
Absolutely Free

Absolutely Free

by Absolutely Free
October 14, 2014
With influences of psychedelic and Krautrock, the debut full-length release for the Canadian trio that includes former members of DD/MM/YYYY was produced by Mike Haliechuk.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Ride Out

Ride Out

by Bob Seger
October 14, 2014
The 17th studio release for the rock singer features both originals as well as four covers of songs including Steve Earle’s “The Devil’s Right Hand," and Kasey Chambers’ and Shane Nicholson’s “Adam & Eve.”
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Museum of Love

Museum of Love

by Museum of Love
October 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the music project from LCD Soundsystem's Pat Mahoney and the Juan MacLean's Dennis McNany.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
October 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release from the Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate singer's newest solo pop music project.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Hungry Ghosts

Hungry Ghosts

by OK Go
October 14, 2014
The fourth full-length release from the Chicago indie pop band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean

by Frazey Ford
October 14, 2014
The second full-length solo release from the former member of Be Good Tanya features Al Green's back up band, Hi Rhythm Section.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Black Star Elephant

Black Star Elephant

by Nico & Vinz
October 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Norwegian duo of Nico Sereba and Vincent Dery.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.2
I'll Be the Tornado

I'll Be the Tornado

by Dads
October 14, 2014
The second full-length release for the indie duo of by Scott Scharinger and John Bradley was recorded by Neil Strauch.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Meatbodies

Meatbodies

by Meatbodies
October 14, 2014
The debut full-length release for the band led by Chad Ubovich of Fuzz and Mikal Cronin was recorded with Eric King.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Coma Witch

Coma Witch

by The Acacia Strain
October 14, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the Massachusetts deathcore band led by Vincent Bennett was produced by Will Putney.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Standards

Standards

by Lloyd Cole
October 14, 2014
The latest release for the singer-songwriter features Blair Cowan, Fred Maher, Matthew Sweet, and Joan Wasserman.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
American Middle Class

American Middle Class

by Angaleena Presley
October 14, 2014
The debut solo release for the Pistol Annies singer was produced with Jordan Powell.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Night is Young

The Night is Young

by The 2 Bears
October 13, 2014
The second full-length release for the duo of Joe Goddard and Raf Rundell includes guest appearances from Sbussio and Kwaito icon Senyaka.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Weatherhouse

Weatherhouse

by Phil Selway
October 7, 2014
The Radiohead drummer worked with Adem Ilhan and Quinta on his second full-length solo release.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.7
Taiga

Taiga

by Zola Jesus
October 7, 2014
The fifth full-length release for singer-songwriter Nika Roza Danilova was co-produced with Dean Hurley.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.8
Way Out Weather

Way Out Weather

by Steve Gunn
October 7, 2014
The latest solo release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter finds the guitarist backed by a larger group of musicians than 2013's Time Off.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
You're Dead!

You're Dead!

by Flying Lotus
October 7, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based artist/producer features guest appearances from Captain Murphy, Angel Deradoorian, Kendrick Lamar, Niki Randa, Snoop Dogg, and Thundercat.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
Heartleap

Heartleap

by Vashti Bunyan
October 7, 2014
Said to be the final album from the British singer-songwriter, the third full-length studio release was produced by Joe Boyd.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Cosmic Logic

Cosmic Logic

by Peaking Lights
October 7, 2014
The second release for the Los Angeles-based indie husband-and-wife duo was produced with Matt Thornley.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Playland

Playland

by Johnny Marr
October 7, 2014
The second full-length solo release for The Smiths' former guitarist was written while he was on tour.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Atomos

Atomos

by A Winged Victory for the Sullen
October 7, 2014
The second full-length release for the ambient duo of Adam Wiltzie and Dustin O'Halloran was a score for a dance piece by Wayne McGregor.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Plowing Into the Field of Love

Plowing Into the Field of Love

by Iceage
October 7, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the Danish punk band was produced by Nis Bysted.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Aquarius

Aquarius

by Tinashe
October 7, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Future, Devonté Hynes, and ScHoolboy Q.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
A World Lit Only by Fire

A World Lit Only by Fire

by Godflesh
October 7, 2014
This is the first release in 13 years from the British industrial metal band led by Justin Broadrick.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.6
Rip This

Rip This

by Bass Drum of Death
October 7, 2014
The third full-length release for the duo of John Barrett and Len Clark was produced by Jacob Portrait.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
We Come from the Same Place

We Come from the Same Place

by Allo Darlin'
October 7, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the indie pop band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault

24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault

by Stevie Nicks
October 7, 2014
The eighth solo studio release for the Fleetwood Mac singer contains songs she wrote during the 70s and 80s, plus two in the early 90s.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Hozier

Hozier

by Hozier
October 7, 2014
The debut full-length release for Irish singer-songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne features a guest appearance from Karen Cowley.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
Rips

Rips

by Ex Hex
October 7, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Washington DC trio formed by Wild Flag's Mary Timony, Laura Harris, and Betsy Wright.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1