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There Is Only Now

There Is Only Now

by Souls of Mischief
August 19, 2014
The sixth studio release for the rap group features guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, William Hart, Scarub, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
84
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tbd
Benjamin Booker

Benjamin Booker

by Benjamin Booker
August 19, 2014
The debu full-length release for the New Orleans based singer-songwriter was produced by Andrija Tokic.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Cellardyke Recording and Wassailing Society

Cellardyke Recording and Wassailing Society

by James Yorkston
August 19, 2014
The latest release from the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced by Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor and features contributions from such artists as KT Tunstall, The Pictish Trail, Hot Chip drummer Rob Smoughton, Fimber Bravo, Jon Thorne, and Emma Smith.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Great Divide

The Great Divide

by Twin Atlantic
August 19, 2014
The third full-length release for the Scottish alternative rock band was produced by Jacknife Lee and Gil Norton.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.0
The Golden Echo

The Golden Echo

by Kimbra
August 19, 2014
The second full-length release for the New Zealand-born singer-songwriter was produced by Rich Costey.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Blacc Hollywood

Blacc Hollywood

by Wiz Khalifa
August 19, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Grammy-nominated rapper features guest appearances from Curren$y, Ghost Loft, Juicy J, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Project Pat, Rick Ross, ScHoolboy Q, Snoop Dogg, Ty Dolla $ign, and Chevy Woods.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
5.4
Foundations of Burden

Foundations of Burden

by Pallbearer
August 19, 2014
The second full-length release for the doom metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.0
Musik, Die Schwer Zu Twerk

Musik, Die Schwer Zu Twerk

by Electric Würms
August 19, 2014
The debut release for the prog-rock side project of The Flaming Lips' Steven Drozd and Wayne Coyne with backing by Nashville psychedelic rock band Linear Downfall was produced by David Fridmann & Scott Booker.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.6
Black Rat

Black Rat

by DZ Deathrays
August 18, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Australian duo of Shane Parsons and Simon Ridley.
Metascore:
77
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Alias

Alias

by The Magic Numbers
August 18, 2014
This is the fourth studio release for the British band formed by two pairs of siblings.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Distance

Distance

by Dan Michaelson & the Coastguards
August 18, 2014
The third full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was written after an end of a relationship.
Metascore:
82
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Concrete Love

Concrete Love

by The Courteeners
August 18, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by Joe Cross.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.0
Rockabilly Riot! All Original

Rockabilly Riot! All Original

by Brian Setzer
August 12, 2014
The latest Rockabilly Riot album is a collection of original Rockabilly-styled songs written by Brian Setzer.
Metascore:
72
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tbd
Kingfisher

Kingfisher

by Prawn
August 12, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the New Jersey indie rock band.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
LP1

LP1

by FKA twigs
August 12, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the British experimental R&B artist Tahliah Barnett.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Get Hurt

Get Hurt

by The Gaslight Anthem
August 12, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Mike Crossey.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.0
I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss

I'm Not Bossy, I'm the Boss

by Sinéad O'Connor
August 12, 2014
Produced by John Reynolds, the 10th release for the singer-songwriter is a collection of love songs from different female point of views.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Worlds

Worlds

by Porter Robinson
August 12, 2014
The debut full-length release for the North Carolina electronic producer features guest appearances from Breanne Düren, Imaginary Cities, Lemaitre, Amy Millan, and Urban Cone.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
In the Wild

In the Wild

by FaltyDL
August 12, 2014
This is the fourth studio release for New York-based electronic producer Drew Lustman as FaltyDL.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Live from Atlanta

Live from Atlanta

by Lucero
August 12, 2014
The Memphis country rock band's two-disc live set includes songs recorded over a three-night stand in Atlanta in November 2013.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Directors of Photography

Directors of Photography

by Dilated Peoples
August 12, 2014
The first release in eight years for the Los Angeles hip-hop trio of Evidence, Rakaa, and DJ Babu features guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, Catero, Krondon, Sick Jacken, and Vince Staples.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.9
When the Cellar Children See the Light of Day

When the Cellar Children See the Light of Day

by Mirel Wagner
August 12, 2014
The second release for the Finnish singer-songwriter was produced by Vladislav Delay.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.0
Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium

Cellar Door: Terminus Ut Exordium

by The Underachievers
August 12, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the Brooklyn hip-hop duo of MCs AK and Issa Gold features a guest appearance from Portugal The Man.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Preternaturals

Preternaturals

by Grumbling Fur
August 11, 2014
The third full-length release for experimental pop duo of Daniel O’Sullivan and Alexander Tucker
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Lacuna

Lacuna

by Childhood
August 11, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the British rock band founded by Ben Romans-Hopcraft and Leo Dobsen.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Experiments in Time

Experiments in Time

by Willis Earl Beal
August 8, 2014
The third full-length release for the Chicago-based singer was self-released after leaving his label earlier in the year.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Reign of Terror

Reign of Terror

by Capture the Crown
August 5, 2014
The second full-length release for the Australian metalcore band was produced by Matt Good and Taylor Larson.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
They Want My Soul

They Want My Soul

by Spoon
August 5, 2014
The eighth studio full-length release for the indie rock band is its first with new member Alex Fischel and was produced by Joe Chicarelli and Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Gist Is

Gist Is

by Adult Jazz
August 5, 2014
The debut release for the British alternative quartet led by Harry Burgess was produced by Tom Howe.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Time Is Over One Day Old

Time Is Over One Day Old

by Bear in Heaven
August 5, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn rock band was produced by band leader, Jon Philpot.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Being

Being

by Mozart's Sister
August 5, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for solo electro-pop project of Caila Thompson-Hannant (formerly of Shapes & Sizes).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Television Man

Television Man

by Naomi Punk
August 5, 2014
The second full-length release for the Olympia, Washington, garage-punk band was self-recorded.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Face the Music [Box Set]

Face the Music [Box Set]

by Nils Lofgren
August 5, 2014
The ten-disc box-set for the guitarist best known for his work with Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band includes music he made with his band, Grin and as a solo artist.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
tbd
Wild Onion

Wild Onion

by Twin Peaks
August 5, 2014
The second full-length release for the Chicago rock band was produced with R. Andrew Humphrey and Colin Croom.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Frozen Letter

Frozen Letter

by Spider Bags
August 5, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the North Carolina garage rock band led by Dan McGee features a guest appearance from Superchunk's Mac McCaughan.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
EDJ

EDJ

by EDJ
August 5, 2014
The debut solo release for Fruit Bats' Eric D. Johnson was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Sand+Silence

Sand+Silence

by Rosebuds
August 5, 2014
Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp worked with Justin Vernon on their sixth full-length release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
End Times Undone

End Times Undone

by David Kilgour and the Heavy Eights
August 5, 2014
The latest solo release (his second with the Heavy Eights) from the former co-founder of New Zealand indie-pop band the Clean was recorded over three years.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Angus & Julia Stone

Angus & Julia Stone

by Angus & Julia Stone
August 5, 2014
The third full-length release for the Australian brother-and-sister duo was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
High Noon

High Noon

by Arkells
August 5, 2014
The third full-length release for the Canadian rock band was produced by Tony Hoffer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Wovenwar

Wovenwar

by Wovenwar
August 5, 2014
This is the debut release for the hard rock band formed by the four remaining members of As I Lay Dying (AILD's Tim Lambesis was arrested for attempted murder in 2013) and Oh, Sleeper's Shane Blay.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.9
Feel It Like a Scientist

Feel It Like a Scientist

by Chrome
August 5, 2014
This is the first release in a dozen years for the San Francisco-based experimental rock band now led by guitarist Helios Creed with Anne Dromeda, Steve “Trash” Fishman, Tommy GrenasKeith Thompson, Aleph Omega, and Lux Vibratus.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Long in the Tooth

Long in the Tooth

by Billy Joe Shaver
August 5, 2014
The first release in six years for the country artist features a guest appearance from Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The World We Left Behind

The World We Left Behind

by Nachtmystium
August 5, 2014
This is the final release for the Chicago-based black metal led by Blake Judd.
Metascore:
43
User Score:
5.5
Owl John

Owl John

by Owl John
August 4, 2014
The debut solo release for Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison as Owl John was produced by band mate Andy Monaghan and Olympic Swimmers' Simon Liddell.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Beyond Clueless [OST]

Beyond Clueless [OST]

by Summer Camp
August 4, 2014
This is the soundtrack to the documentary about teen movies written and directed by Charlie Lyne.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Keep Moving

Keep Moving

by Hyde & Beast
August 4, 2014
This is the second full-length release from the duo of Dave Hyde and Neil Bassett.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Lese Majesty

Lese Majesty

by Shabazz Palaces
July 29, 2014
This is the second full-length release from the Seattle-based experimental hip-hop group led by Ishmael Butler.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Hypnotic Eye

Hypnotic Eye

by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
July 29, 2014
The 13th studio release for Tom Petty with the Heartbreakers is said to be a return to straight up rock'n'roll and was produced by Petty, Mike Campbell, and Ryan Ulyate.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Whoop Dee Doo

Whoop Dee Doo

by The Muffs
July 29, 2014
This is the first album of new material in ten years for the garage rock trio led by Kim Shattuck (ex-Pixies bassist who replaced Kim Deal).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. Cale

The Breeze: An Appreciation of J.J. Cale

by Eric Clapton
July 29, 2014
The tribute to JJ Cale by Eric Clapton features performances by Mark Knopfler, Christine Lakeland, John Mayer, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Derek Trucks, and Don White.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.9
No Time

No Time

by Soft Walls
July 29, 2014
This is the second solo release for the solo music project from Cold Pumas/Faux Discx member Dan Reeves.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Grand Tour

The Grand Tour

by Land Observations
July 29, 2014
The second solo release from former Appliance member James Brooks was inspired by various location in Europe and was recorded with only one electric guitar.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Beck Song Reader

Beck Song Reader

by Various Artists
July 29, 2014
Originally released in 2012 as a collection of sheet music, this studio recorded version includes vocals from Beck, Jack Black, Jarvis Cocker, Bob Forrest, Eleanor Friedberger, Fun., Jason Isbell, Gabriel Kahane, David Johansen, Norah Jones. Juanes, Lord Huron, Laura Marling, Marc Ribot, Sparks, Moses Sumney, Swamp Dogg, Tweedy, Loudon Wainwright III, and Jack White.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Racy

Racy

by Hooray for Earth
July 29, 2014
The second full-length release for the indie rockers was produced by Chris Coady.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Cold World

Cold World

by Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens
July 29, 2014
The second retro soul release on Daptone Recordings for the gospel/R&B singer was recorded live on eight-track tape.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
PartyNextDoor Two

PartyNextDoor Two

by PartyNextDoor
July 29, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Canadian artist Jahron Brathwaite features a guest appearance from Drake.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
7.2
Wildest Dreams

Wildest Dreams

by Wildest Dreams
July 29, 2014
The debut release from the psychedelic rock band led by Harvey W. Bassett (aka DJ Harvey) with three members of Orgone: Dan Hastie, Ethan Phillips, and Sergio Rios.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Hyperdub 10.2

Hyperdub 10.2

by Various Artists
July 29, 2014
The second of four compilations of British electronic releases from Kode9's label includes tracks by Burial, Cooly G, Copeland, DVA, Ikonika, Jessy Lanza, and DJ Rashad.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Voyager

The Voyager

by Jenny Lewis
July 29, 2014
The first solo release for the former Rilo Kiley frontwoman in six years was produced by Ryan Adams and Mike Viola.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Go Down in History [EP]

Go Down in History [EP]

by Four Year Strong
July 22, 2014
The five-track EP for the Massachusetts pop-punk band was produced by Machine.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.6
Nobody's Smiling

Nobody's Smiling

by Common
July 22, 2014
The 10th full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper was produced by No I.D. and features guest appearances Jhené Aiko, Snoh Aalegra, Big Sean, Elijah Blake, Cocaine 80's, Dreezy, Lil Herb, and Malik Yusef.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
For Those Who Stay

For Those Who Stay

by PS I Love You
July 22, 2014
The third full-length release for the Canadian indie rock duo of Paul Saulnier and Benjamin Nelson was produced by Matt Rogalsky.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Never Hungover Again

Never Hungover Again

by Joyce Manor
July 22, 2014
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles pop-punk band formed by Barry Johnson and Chase Knobb was produced by Joe Reinhart.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Lowborn

Lowborn

by Anberlin
July 22, 2014
The seventh and final full-length studio release for the Florida alternative rock band before they disband was self-produced.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
Standards, Vol. III

Standards, Vol. III

by National Jazz Trio of Scotland
July 22, 2014
This is the third full-length studio release for the alternative jazz quartet led by Bill Wells.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Pe'ahi

Pe'ahi

by The Raveonettes
July 22, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the indie rock duo of Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Freeman

Freeman

by Freeman
July 22, 2014
This is the first solo release of new songs from Aaron Freeman since leaving Ween.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now

I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now

by Got a Girl
July 22, 2014
This is the debut release for the project formed by Dan "The Automator" Nakamura and actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead during the filming of 2010 film, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World."
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways

The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways

by Crown the Empire
July 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the Dallas post-hardcore was produced Dan Korneff.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
Clear Lake Forest [EP]

Clear Lake Forest [EP]

by The Black Angels
July 22, 2014
The seven-track EP from the Texas psychedelic rock band was originally released on Record Store Day (April 19th).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Will to Be Well

Will to Be Well

by Dalhous
July 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the Marc Dall electronic project was inspired by the life and ideas of British psychiatrist R.D. Laing.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Wilderness of Mirrors

Wilderness of Mirrors

by Lawrence English
July 22, 2014
The latest release for the Australian sound artist is his first album since 2011′s The Peregrine.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
5 Seconds of Summer

5 Seconds of Summer

by 5 Seconds of Summer
July 22, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Australian pop-punk quartet includes songs co-written with Yellowcard's Ryan Key, Boys Like Girls' Martin Johnson, All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth, Goldfinger's John Feldmann and Good Charlotte's Benji and Joel Madden.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.2
Enter

Enter

by Fire! Orchestra
July 22, 2014
The free jazz trio of Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling, and Andreas Werliin worked with a 28-piece Nordic jazz ensemble on its latest release.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Gemini, Her Majesty

Gemini, Her Majesty

by RX Bandits
July 22, 2014
The seventh studio release for the Southern California rock band led by Matt Embree was produced by Jason Cupp.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Trouble in Paradise

Trouble in Paradise

by La Roux
July 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the British synthpop artist Elly Jackson (Ben Langmaid left the band during the recording of the album) was co-produced with Ian Sherwin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.2
Acoustic Classics

Acoustic Classics

by Richard Thompson
July 22, 2014
The British folk singer covers some of his songs on his first studio acoustic release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Heaven & Earth

Heaven & Earth

by Yes
July 22, 2014
Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, this is the latest release from the progressive rock band with its new lead singer, Jon Davison.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.3
Strange Friend

Strange Friend

by The Phantom Band
July 22, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Scottish six-piece indie group.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
For The Recently Found Innocent

For The Recently Found Innocent

by White Fence
July 22, 2014
The sixth full-length release for Tim Presley was produced by Ty Segall.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Dismantle and Rebuild

Dismantle and Rebuild

by The Ramona Flowers
July 22, 2014
The debut full-length release from the British quintet was produced by Andy Barlow of Lamb.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Alvvays

Alvvays

by Alvvays
July 22, 2014
The debut release for the Canadian five-piece indie pop band that includes Molly Rankin, daughter of Rankin Family member John Morris; former Two Hours Traffic member Alec O'Hanley; and Danks drummer Phil MacIsaac was produced by Chad VanGaalen.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Instrument

Instrument

by To Rococo Rot
July 21, 2014
The eigth full-length release for the Berlin-based electronic trio of Robert Lippok, Ronald Lippok, and Stefan Schneider features Arto Lindsay on three tracks.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Relic

Relic

by Emma Tricca
July 21, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the London-based Italian folk singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
From Scotland with Love

From Scotland with Love

by King Creosote
July 21, 2014
The latest release for Kenny Anderson as King Creosote was created for a documentary film of the same name, to be released for the Commonwealth Games.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Everything Infinite

Everything Infinite

by Wunder Wunder
July 15, 2014
This is the debut full-length from the Los Angeles-based Australian duo of Aaron Shanahan and Benjamin Plant.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Break Line: A Musical by Anand Wilder & Maxwell Kardon

Break Line: A Musical by Anand Wilder & Maxwell Kardon

by Maxwell Kardon
July 15, 2014
The debut album from Yeasayer co-founder Anand Wilder and Maxwell is a concept indie pop musical about the people in a Western Pennsylvania coal town.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Richard Reed Parry: Music for Heart and Breath

Richard Reed Parry: Music for Heart and Breath

by Richard Reed Parry
July 15, 2014
The classical-influenced debut solo release for the Arcade Fire band member features contributions from Bryce & Aaron Dessner, Kronos Quartet, Nico Muhly, and Ymusic.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Anthology [Box Set]

Anthology [Box Set]

by The Clean
July 15, 2014
This is a four-vinyl set reissue of the compilation of 46-tracks from the New Zealand indie rock band led by Hamish and David Kilgour.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.0
Upright Behavior

Upright Behavior

by Landlady
July 15, 2014
This is the second release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Adam Schatz.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Ex

Ex

by Plastikman
July 15, 2014
The first Plastikman release from Richie Hawtin since 2003 was created for the Guggenheim's International Gala.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Sakura [EP]

Sakura [EP]

by Big Deal
July 15, 2014
This is a four-track EP from the British indie pop duo of Alice Costelloe and Kasey Underwood.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Wild Animals

Wild Animals

by Trampled by Turtles
July 15, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the Minnesota folk/bluegrass band was produced by Low's Alan Sparhawk.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Jungle

Jungle

by Jungle
July 15, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the British indie funk band formed by Tom McFarland and Joshua Lloyd-Watson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Terms of My Surrender

Terms of My Surrender

by John Hiatt
July 15, 2014
The latest release of acoustic blues from the veteran singer-songwriter was produced by Doug Lancio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Model of You

Model of You

by Cloud Boat
July 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the British duo of Sam Ricketts and Tom Clarke was produced by Andy Savours.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Yesterdays

Yesterdays

by Pennywise
July 15, 2014
The California punk band returns with its founding lead singer Jim Lindberg (he left the group in 2009) on its 12th release that includes several previously unrecorded songs written by founding bassist Jason Thirsk (he passed away in 1996).
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The  Phoenix

The Phoenix

by Fhloston Paradigm
July 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for King Britt as Fhloston Paradigm combines electronic music with science fiction movie soundtrack elements.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
World Peace Is None of Your Business

World Peace Is None of Your Business

by Morrissey
July 15, 2014
The 10th solo studio release for the British indie singer-songwriter was produced by Joe Chiccarelli and recorded in France.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2