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This Is My Hand

This Is My Hand

by My Brightest Diamond
September 16, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for Shara Worden as My Brightest Diamond was produced with Zac Rae.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Another Language

Another Language

by This Will Destroy You
September 16, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the Texas quartet is described by the band as doomgaze.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Let's Dance Raw

Let's Dance Raw

by Shintaro Sakamoto
September 16, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release from the former member of Yura Yura Teikoku.
Metascore:
63
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X

X

by Chris Brown
September 16, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Akon, Brandy, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne R. Kelly, Rick Ross, Trey Songz, Tyga, and Usher.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.3
City Wrecker [EP]

City Wrecker [EP]

by Moonface
September 16, 2014
The five-track EP from Canadian musician Spencer Krug's solo project Moonface was recorded while he had been living in Finland.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Be Slowly

Be Slowly

by Jaws
September 16, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British indie pop band led by Connor Schofield was produced by Dreamtrak.
Metascore:
64
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Punish, Honey

Punish, Honey

by Vessel
September 16, 2014
This is the second full-length electronic release for producer Sebastian Gainsborough as Vessel.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Partners

Partners

by Barbra Streisand
September 16, 2014
Produced by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Walter Afanasieff, the album from the multi-award-winning vocalist includes duets with Babyface, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Jason Gould, Josh Groban, Billy Joel, John Legend, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, Stevie Wonder and with the help of technology, a duet with the late Elvis Presley.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.0
The Tyranny of Will

The Tyranny of Will

by Iron Reagan
September 16, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the metal/punk band that includes members of Municipal Waste and Darkest Hour.
Metascore:
75
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All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller

All Rise: A Joyful Elegy for Fats Waller

by Jason Moran
September 16, 2014
The jazz pianist worked with Meshell Ndegeocello and Don Was on a tribute album to Fats Waller after Moran had been commissioned to create one as part of the Harlem Stage Gatehouse Jazz Shrines series.
Metascore:
86
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tbd
Broken Compass

Broken Compass

by Sleepwave
September 16, 2014
The debut full-length release for the former Underoath frontman Spencer Chamberlain's band with Stephen Bowman was produced by David Bendeth.
Metascore:
72
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Dead Man's Town: A Tribute to Born in the U.S.A.

Dead Man's Town: A Tribute to Born in the U.S.A.

by Various Artists
September 16, 2014
The tribute album to Bruce Springsteen's album Born in the U.S.A. features covers by The Apache Relay, Nicole Atkins, Blitzen Trapper, Ryan Culwell, Jason Isbell, Low, North Mississippi Allstars, Joe Pug, Quaker City Nighthawks, Amanda Shires, Justin Townes Earle, Trampled by Turtles, and Holly Williams.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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Eight Houses

Eight Houses

by She Keeps Bees
September 16, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn duo of Jessica Larrabee's and Andy LaPlant was produced by Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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A Reasonable Amount of Trouble

A Reasonable Amount of Trouble

by Jesse Winchester
September 16, 2014
The final album from the singer-songwriter who passed away in April 2014 from cancer, was produced by Mac McAnally.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Die on Stage

Die on Stage

by Hostage Calm
September 16, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release from the Connecticut punk band was produced by Will Yip and is the first with new drummer Keith Sidorowicz.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
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We Loved Her Dearly

We Loved Her Dearly

by Lowell
September 16, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Canadian pop singer Elizabeth Lowell Boland was produced by Martin Terefe.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
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Caustic Love

Caustic Love

by Paolo Nutini
September 16, 2014
The third full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced with Dani Castelar.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Below the Pink Pony [EP]

Below the Pink Pony [EP]

by The Fauntleroys
September 16, 2014
This is the debut release for Alejandro Escovedo's latest project with Ivan Julian, Nicholas Tremulis, and Linda Pitmon.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Alix

Alix

by Generationals
September 16, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the New Orleans duo of Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer was produced by Richard Swift.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dude Incredible

Dude Incredible

by Shellac
September 16, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the post-hardcore trio led by Steve Albini album is its first in seven years.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.7
Sundown Heaven Town

Sundown Heaven Town

by Tim McGraw
September 16, 2014
The 13th studio release for the country singer features guest appearances from Catherine Dunn, Faith Hill, and Kid Rock.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.0
Soon Away

Soon Away

by GRMLN
September 16, 2014
The latest full-length release for the Yoodoo Park project was written while traveling between the US and Japan.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Just Enough Hip to Be Woman

Just Enough Hip to Be Woman

by BRONCHO
September 16, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Oklahoma rock band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Always Returning

Always Returning

by Engineers
September 16, 2014
This is the fourth full-length release for the British band that now includes Ulrich Schnauss, Matthew Linley, and Mark Peters.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Greetings from California

Greetings from California

by The Madden Brothers
September 16, 2014
Joel and Benji Madden, the brothers from Good Charlotte, release their pop debut as a duo.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.3
La  Petite Mort

La Petite Mort

by James
September 16, 2014
Produced by Max Dingel, the 13th full-length release for the Manchester band was written after the passing of Tim Booth's mother and best friend.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
In a Dream

In a Dream

by The Juan MacLean
September 16, 2014
With the end of LCD Soundsystem, Nancy Whang becomes a full-time member of Juan Maclean's synth-pop project for the duo's third full-length studio release.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.1
Whorl

Whorl

by Simian Mobile Disco
September 9, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release form the British electronic duo was written over three days and recorded at a show near the Joshua Tree National Park.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Single Mothers

Single Mothers

by Justin Townes Earle
September 9, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter was co-produced with Adam Bednarik and recorded live.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Perfect Hair

Perfect Hair

by Busdriver
September 9, 2014
The latest studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Danny Brown, Open Mike Eagle, Pegasus Warning, and VerBS.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Ritual in Repeat

Ritual in Repeat

by Tennis
September 9, 2014
The third full-length release for the Denver husband-and-wife indie pop duo features production from Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, Jim Eno of Spoon, and Richard Swift.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Souled Out

Souled Out

by Jhené Aiko
September 9, 2014
The debut full-length release for the alternative R&B artist features guest appearances from Cocaine 80s and Common.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Songs of Innocence

Songs of Innocence

by U2
September 9, 2014
The surprise release of the Irish rock band's 13th studio album on iTunes features production from Danger Mouse, Paul Epworth, Flood, and Ryan Tedder. A physical release is scheduled for 14 Oct 2014.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.7
Commonwealth

Commonwealth

by Sloan
September 9, 2014
The writing of the songs on the 11th studio release from the Canadian power pop band was divided between the four members.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Do What You Want To, It's What You Should Do

Do What You Want To, It's What You Should Do

by Flowers
September 9, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British indie pop trio of S. Ayres, J. Hockley, and Rachel Kenedy was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Into the Wide

Into the Wide

by Delta Spirit
September 9, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the California indie rock band was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Minus Tide

Minus Tide

by Lemonade
September 9, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Brooklyn-based indie electronica trio.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Jaiyede Afro

Jaiyede Afro

by The Heliocentrics
September 9, 2014
The latest release from the Nigerian saxophonist Orlando Julius is a collaboration with the British funk ensemble The Heliocentrics.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Blood & Lemonade

Blood & Lemonade

by American Hi-Fi
September 9, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Boston pop-punk band was produced with John Fields.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Social Rust

Social Rust

by PC Worship
September 9, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the New York band led by Justin Frye was produced with Jonathan Schenke.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Siren Charms

Siren Charms

by In Flames
September 9, 2014
The 11th release for the Swedish metal band was produced with Daniel Bergstrand and Roberto Laghi.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
4.6
Endgame

Endgame

by Ital
September 9, 2014
The latest release for Brooklyn-based producer Daniel Martin-McCormick was mixed with M. Geddes Gengras.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
I Don't Dance

I Don't Dance

by Lee Brice
September 9, 2014
The third-full-length release from the country singer was self-produced and recorded in Tennessee.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Pleasant Living

Pleasant Living

by Tiny Moving Parts
September 9, 2014
The second full-length release for the emo rock trio from Minnesota was produced with J. Robbins.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
El Pintor

El Pintor

by Interpol
September 9, 2014
Self-produced, the first release in four years for the New York rock band is also its first without bassist Carlos Dengler and features contributions from Secret Machines' Brandon Curtis, Jellyfish's Roger Joseph Manning, Jr., and Bon Iver's Rob Moose.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
I've Been to Many Places

I've Been to Many Places

by Matthew Shipp
September 9, 2014
The ninth solo release from the New York jazz pianist features new arrangements of standards as well as his own work with other collaborators.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Goddess

Goddess

by Banks
September 9, 2014
The full-length debut for the Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter features production and songs co-written by Tim Anderson, Lil Silva, Justin Parker, Shlohmo, Sohn, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and Jamie Woon.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Crush Songs

Crush Songs

by Karen O
September 9, 2014
The debut full-length solo release for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer was originally recorded in 2006-07.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
A New Nature

A New Nature

by Esben and the Witch
September 9, 2014
The third full-length release for the British rock trio was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar

Lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar

by Robert Plant
September 9, 2014
The tenth solo album for the British rock singer backed by his band the Sensational Space Shifters feature influences from African, dance and jazz music.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
The Dew Lasts an Hour

The Dew Lasts an Hour

by Ballet School
September 9, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Berlin-based pop trio.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls

by Pere Ubu
September 9, 2014
This is the 15th studio release from the experimental Ohio rock band led by David Thomas.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Madman

Madman

by Sean Rowe
September 9, 2014
The third full-length release for the New York singer-songwriter was produced with Troy Pohl.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams

by Ryan Adams
September 9, 2014
The 14th solo studio release for the rock singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Haven't Got the Blues (Yet)

Haven't Got the Blues (Yet)

by Loudon Wainwright III
September 9, 2014
The 26th release for the singer-songwriter was produced by David Mansfield and features Aofie O’Donovan as well as Loudon's daughter Martha Wainwright on backing vocals.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Physical World

The Physical World

by Death from Above 1979
September 9, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian duo of Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler was produced by Dave Sardy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
At Best Cuckold

At Best Cuckold

by Avi Buffalo
September 9, 2014
The second full-length release for the indie pop band led by Avi Zahner-Isenberg was self-produced.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Lateness of Dancers

Lateness of Dancers

by Hiss Golden Messenger
September 9, 2014
The fifth full-length release for M.C. Taylor features Phil and Brad Cook of Megafaun, William Tyler, Scott Hirsch, and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig of Mountain Man.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
A History of Insolence

A History of Insolence

by Naomi Bedford
September 8, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the British folk artist.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Wooden Aquarium

Wooden Aquarium

by Mazes
September 8, 2014
The third full-length release for the British rock band was recorded live with producer Jonathan Schenke.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Adrian Thaws

Adrian Thaws

by Tricky
September 8, 2014
The eleventh solo studio release for the British trip hopper features guest appearances from Francesca Belmonte, Mykki Blanco, Blue Daisy, Bella Gotti, Nneka, Oh Land, and Tirzah.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Step Back

Step Back

by Johnny Winter
September 2, 2014
The final release for the Texan blues guitarist who passed away in July 2014 features guest appearances from Joe Bonnamassa, Eric Clapton, Dr. John, Ben Harper, Billy Gibbons, Paul Nelson, Joe Perry, Brian Setzer, and Leslie West.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Hallways

Hallways

by Homeboy Sandman
September 2, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Blu, J-Live, Kurious, Oh No, and Jozef van Wissem.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Imagin

Imagin

by Dark Sky
September 2, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British dance trio of Matt Benyayer, Thomas Edwards and Carlo Anderson features vocals from Cornelia Dahlgren.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Mean Love

Mean Love

by Sinkane
September 2, 2014
The fourth release for Ahmed Gallab expands his African-influenced soul sound with aspects of country, pop, and reggae music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.6
Barragán

Barragán

by Blonde Redhead
September 2, 2014
The ninth full-length release for the New York alternative rock trio was produced by Drew Brown.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.6
Wicked Nature

Wicked Nature

by The Vines
September 2, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the Australian alternative rock band led by Craig Nicholls was funded through PledgeMusic and co-produced with Paul McKercher.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Listen

Listen

by The Kooks
September 2, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Inflo, a British hip-hop producer.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.1
Somewhere Under Wonderland

Somewhere Under Wonderland

by Counting Crows
September 2, 2014
The seventh studio release for the California alternative rock band led by Adam Durvitz was produced by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
V

V

by Maroon 5
September 2, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Los Angeles rock band features a guest appearance from Gwen Stefani.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.6
Seen It All: The Autobiography

Seen It All: The Autobiography

by Jeezy
September 2, 2014
The seventh studio release for the Atlanta rapper is the first album credited under the name Jeezy and features guest appearances from Akon, Future, The Game, Jay-Z, Lil Boosie, and Rick Ross.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Primitive and Deadly

Primitive and Deadly

by Earth
September 2, 2014
The tenth studio release for the drone metal band led by Dylan Carlson, features guest appearances from Mark Lanegan, Brett Nelson of Built to Spill, Rabia Shaheen Qazi, and Jodie Cox.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Picture You Staring

Picture You Staring

by TOPS
September 2, 2014
The second full-length release for the Montreal-based Alternative pop quartet was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Overjoyed

Overjoyed

by Half Japanese
September 2, 2014
The first release in 13 years for the punk band led by Jad Fair was produced by John Dieterich of Deerhoof.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Anchor

Anchor

by Zammuto
September 2, 2014
The second full-length studio release for Nick Zammuto was self-produced and recorded in his home studio.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
Pink City

Pink City

by Jennifer Castle
September 2, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features contributions from Owen Pallett and Kath Bloom.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Soft Friday

Soft Friday

by Coves
September 2, 2014
This is the debut full-length release from the British duo of Beck Wood and John Ridgard.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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I Am King

I Am King

by Code Orange
September 2, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Pittsburgh metalcore band formerly known as Code Orange Kids was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.1
Clearing the Path to Ascend

Clearing the Path to Ascend

by YOB
September 2, 2014
This is the seventh studio release for the Oregon doom metal trio of Mike Scheidt, Aaron Rieseburg, and Travis Foster .
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
Hold on Pain Ends

Hold on Pain Ends

by The Color Morale
September 2, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Illinois metalcore band led by Garret Rapp was produced by Mike Green.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Classic Zeus

Classic Zeus

by Zeus
September 2, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Atlantic

Atlantic

by Ben Glover
September 1, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland features a duet with Gretchen Peters.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Everything Changes

Everything Changes

by Peggy Seeger
September 1, 2014
The latest release for the folk singer was produced by her son, Calum MacColl.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Blood

Blood

by Pulled Apart by Horses
September 1, 2014
The third full-length release for the British band led by Tom Hudson was produced by Matt Peel.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Creation

Creation

by The Pierces
September 1, 2014
This is the fifth studio release for the New York-based sister duo of Allison and Catherine Pierce.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
No Romeo

No Romeo

by Indiana
September 1, 2014
The debut full-length release for British pop singer Lauren Henson was produced by John Beck.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.1
The Day's War

The Day's War

by Lonely the Brave
September 1, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the rock band from Cambridge, England.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Star Climbing

Star Climbing

by Zoot Woman
August 29, 2014
This is the fourth full-length studio release for the electro-pop trio of Adam Blake, Johnny Blake and Stuart Price.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Stomachaches

Stomachaches

by Frnkiero and the Cellabration
August 26, 2014
This is the debut solo release from former My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Angels & Devils

Angels & Devils

by The Bug
August 26, 2014
The third full-length release from Kevin Martin as The Bug features guest appearances from Copeland, Death Grips, Flowdan, Gonjasufi, Liz Harris, Manga, Miss Red, and Warrior Queen.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.2
Manipulator

Manipulator

by Ty Segall
August 26, 2014
The 17-track release from the California garage rocker was produced by Chris Woodhouse.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Tied to a Star

Tied to a Star

by J Mascis
August 26, 2014
The latest solo release from the Dinosaur Jr. frontman features some acoustic songs as well as guest appearances from Pall Jenkins, Ken Maiuri, Mark Mulcahy, and Chan Marshall.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Brill Bruisers

Brill Bruisers

by The New Pornographers
August 26, 2014
The first release in four years for the supergroup that includes Dan Bejar, Kathryn Calder, Neko Case, and AC Newman was produced by Newman and John Collins.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
After the End

After the End

by Merchandise
August 26, 2014
Self-recorded and produced, the latest release from the now five-piece band led by Carson Cox is its first with its two new members: Chris Horn and Elsner Nino.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Lose

Lose

by Cymbals Eat Guitars
August 26, 2014
The third full-length release for the New York indie rock band led by Joseph D'Agostino was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Shelter

Shelter

by Moire
August 26, 2014
The is the debut full-length release from the London-based house/techno producer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity

by Cold Specks
August 26, 2014
The second full-length release for Canadian singer-songwriter Al Spx was produced by Jim Anderson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Pale Communion

Pale Communion

by Opeth
August 26, 2014
The 11th full-length release for the Swedish progressive rock/metal band was produced by bandleader Mikael Ã…kerfeldt and mixed by Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Green Language

Green Language

by Rustie
August 26, 2014
The second full-length release for the Scottish electronic producer features guest appearances from Danny Brown, D Double E, and Gorgeous Children.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Lost in Alphaville

Lost in Alphaville

by The Rentals
August 26, 2014
The rock band led by former Weezer bassist Matt Sharp returns with contributions from Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, Holly Laessig, Lucius, Ryen Slegr of Ozma, and Jess Wolfe on re-recording of songs from its 2009 self-released Songs About Time project.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4