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Shattered

Shattered

by Reigning Sound
July 15, 2014
The first release since 2009's Love and Curses for the garage rock band led by Greg Cartwright is also its first on the Merge label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
Complete Surrender

Complete Surrender

by Slow Club
July 15, 2014
The third full-length release for the British indie pop duo of Rebecca Taylor and Charles Watson was produced by Colin Elliot.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Liminal

Liminal

by The Acid
July 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the trio of DJ Adam Freeland, Steve Nalepa, and Ry X features sounds and influences from bass, field recordings, rock, and pop music.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
Melted Toys

Melted Toys

by Melted Toys
July 15, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the San Francisco indie pop quartet.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
L'Aventura

L'Aventura

by Sébastien Tellier
July 15, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the French pop artist was influenced by Brazilian music.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Conversations

Conversations

by Woman's Hour
July 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the London-based quartet was produced by Tom Morris.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
Country Funk II: 1967-1974

Country Funk II: 1967-1974

by Various Artists
July 15, 2014
The second volume of country funk includes songs by J.J. Cale, Bob Darin, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Townes Van Zandt.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Honeyblood

Honeyblood

by Honeyblood
July 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Scottish indie pop duo of Stina Tweeddale and Shona McVicar was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
Hard Believer

Hard Believer

by Fink
July 15, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the folk band led by Fin Greenall was produced by Billy Bush.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.2
Strange Weather [EP]

Strange Weather [EP]

by Anna Calvi
July 15, 2014
The five-track covers EP from the British singer-songwriter was produced by Thomas Bartlett and features a guest appearance from David Byrne.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Strange Desire

Strange Desire

by Bleachers
July 15, 2014
The debut solo project for fun.'s Jack Antonoff was co-produced by John Hill and features guest appearances from Grimes and Yoko Ono.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.6
Mandatory Fun

Mandatory Fun

by Weird Al Yankovic
July 15, 2014
The latest release for the musical humorist "Weird Al" Yankovic features parodies of songs sung by Iggy Azalea, Imagine Dragons, Lorde, Robin Thicke, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Yes!

Yes!

by Jason Mraz
July 15, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the singer-songwriter includes a cover of Boyz II Men's "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday."
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.3
The Next Four Years

The Next Four Years

by United Nations
July 15, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the hardcore supergroup led by former Thursday lead singer Geoff Rickly.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
The Black Market

The Black Market

by Rise Against
July 15, 2014
The seventh full-length studio release for the Chicago punk band was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
No Fools, No Fun

No Fools, No Fun

by Puss N Boots
July 15, 2014
This is the debut release for the alternative country side project that includes Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Catherine Popper.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Passerby

Passerby

by Luluc
July 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the duo of Zoë Randell and Steve Hassett was co-produced with the National's Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Constricting Rage of the Merciless

Constricting Rage of the Merciless

by Goatwhore
July 8, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release from a the New Orleans-based black metal band was produced by Erik Rutan.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
We Don't Have Each Other

We Don't Have Each Other

by Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties
July 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the new project for Wonder Years frontman Dan "Soupy" Campbell was produced by Early November's Ace Enders.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Celestite

Celestite

by Wolves in the Throne Room
July 8, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the black metal duo is a five-track companion album to 2011's Celestial Lineage.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Life is Easy

Life is Easy

by Bright Light Bright Light
July 8, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Welsh synth-pop singer Rod Thomas features a duet with Elton John.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Plastics

Plastics

by Eaux
July 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the electronic trio of Sian Ahern, Ben Cook, and Stephen Warrington was co-produced with Tom Morris.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Wooden Head

Wooden Head

by The Proper Ornaments
July 8, 2014
The debut release for the indie pop quartet that includes Veronica Falls' James Hoare, Max Claps, Daniel Nellis, and Robert Syme was recorded on a reel-to-reel four track.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
1000 Forms of Fear

1000 Forms of Fear

by Sia
July 8, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the Australian pop singer-songwriter was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.9
No Coast

No Coast

by Braid
July 8, 2014
The first full-length studio release from the emo band in 16 years was produced by Will Yip.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Redeemer of Souls

Redeemer of Souls

by Judas Priest
July 8, 2014
The 17th release for the British metal band led by Rob Halford is its first without founding guitarist K.K. Downing.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Season Sun

Season Sun

by Gulp
July 8, 2014
The debut release for the side project of Super Furry Animals bassist Guto Pryce and his wife Lindsey Leven includes contributions from Gid Goundrey and ex-Race Horses drummer Gwion Llewelyn.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
CSNY 1974 [Box Set]

CSNY 1974 [Box Set]

by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
July 8, 2014
Produced by Joel Bernstein and Graham Nash, the four disc box set collects live recordings from the band's 1974 reunion tour as well as a DVD with performances from the Capital Center in Landover, Maryland and London's Wembley Stadium.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Family Crimes

Family Crimes

by The Skygreen Leopards
July 8, 2014
The seventh release for the California psych-pop duo of Glenn Donaldson and Donovan Quinn was recorded by Jason Quever of Papercuts.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Days of Being Wild

Days of Being Wild

by Matt Kivel
July 8, 2014
The second full-length solo release for the former Gap Dream guitarist was recorded over the course of six weeks with Paul Oldham.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Over Me

Over Me

by Cold Beat
July 8, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the side project of Grass Widow's Hannah Lew.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Futurology

Futurology

by Manic Street Preachers
July 7, 2014
The 12th full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock trio was recorded at the same time as 2013's Rewind the Film and features guest appearances from Cian Ciaran, Green Gartside, Nina Hoss, and Georgia Ruth.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Chroma

Chroma

by Eugene McGuinness
July 7, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Paperback Ghosts

Paperback Ghosts

by Comet Gain
July 7, 2014
The seventh full-length studio release for the British indie pop band led by David Feck was produced by Simon Trought.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Live at Biko

Live at Biko

by Mark Kozelek
July 1, 2014
The solo concert album of the April performance at Milan's Biko features songs from Sun Kil Moon's "Benji" album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Soul Mining (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) [Box Set]

Soul Mining (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) [Box Set]

by The The
July 1, 2014
The remastered reissue of the major label debut from the British band led by Matt Johnson includes a 12" LP of alternative remixes and versions of songs only on vinyl.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.2
Paula

Paula

by Robin Thicke
July 1, 2014
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer was dedicated to his wife, Paula Patton.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
1.5
Underworld

Underworld

by Tuatara
July 1, 2014
This is the latest release for the supergroup that includes R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Luna's Justin Harwood, Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, Scott McCaughey, Manuel Oquendo, and Skerik was produced by drummer and group founder Barrett Martin of Screaming Trees, Mad Season, and Walking Papers.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Gamel

Gamel

by OOIOO
July 1, 2014
The seventh release for the Japanese experimental group was inspired by the Javanese style of gamelan.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Counterfeit Blues

Counterfeit Blues

by Corb Lund
July 1, 2014
The eighth full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter with his band the Hurtin' Albertans was produced by Saam Hashemi.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Careers

Careers

by Beverly
July 1, 2014
This is the debut release for Frankie Rose's side project with Drew Citron.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
High Life

High Life

by Brian Eno
July 1, 2014
Two months after the release of the first collaboration between Brian Eno and Underworld's Karl Hyde (Someday World), the duo release a second disc of songs recorded soon after the announcement of the first.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
#7885 Electropunk to Technopop

#7885 Electropunk to Technopop

by Cabaret Voltaire
July 1, 2014
The compilation gathers songs from the British electronic/post-punk band from 1978-81 and 1983-85 was curated by the band member, Richard H. Kirk.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
From Parts Unknown

From Parts Unknown

by Every Time I Die
July 1, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the Buffalo metalcore band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
6.2
Remedy

Remedy

by Old Crow Medicine Show
July 1, 2014
The ninth full-length studio release for the Americana string band was produced by Ted Hutt and includes a song co-written by Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Trigga

Trigga

by Trey Songz
July 1, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release album for the R&B singer features guest appearances from Justin Bieber, Juicy J, Mila J, Nicki Minaj, and Ty Dolla $ign.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Departure

Departure

by The Vacant Lots
July 1, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Vermont psychedelic rock duo of Jared Artaud and Brian MacFadyen was mixed by Spacemen 3's Sonic Boom.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
We Are Only What We Feel

We Are Only What We Feel

by NoNoNo
July 1, 2014
This is the full-length debut release for the electronic Swedish trio of Stina Wäppling, Michel "Rocwell" Flygare, and Tobias "Astma" Jimson.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.0
Can't Love

Can't Love

by Turn to Crime
July 1, 2014
This is the debut release for the experimental pop solo-turned-trio led by Awesome Color's Derek Stanton.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Live Wild Die Free

Live Wild Die Free

by Vulkano
July 1, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Swedish duo of Lisa Pyk-Wirström and Cissi Efraimsson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Forgetting the Present

Forgetting the Present

by Remember Remember
June 30, 2014
The third full-length release for the Scottish instrumental band led by Graeme Ronald was recorded by Tony Doogan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
In My World

In My World

by Matthewdavid
June 30, 2014
This is the second full-length release for Los Angeles producer Matthew McQueen.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Revival

Revival

by Bellowhead
June 30, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British folk ensemble was produced by Rupert Christie.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
A Thousand Thoughts

A Thousand Thoughts

by Kronos Quartet
June 25, 2014
The compilation of Kronos Quartet performances that were influenced by music around the world includes appearances from the four cellists [Joan Jeanrenaud (1978-1999), Jennifer Culp (1999-2005), Jeffrey Zeigler (2005-2013), and Sunny Yang (2013-present)] who have been in group.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Sea When Absent

Sea When Absent

by A Sunny Day in Glasgow
June 24, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the dream pop group led by Ben Daniels was produced by band member, Jeff Ziegler.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Mexico

Mexico

by GusGus
June 24, 2014
The ninth full-length release [and its third for Kompakt] for the Icelandic electronic quartet includes influences from synth pop, trance and UK garage music.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Horse Meat Disco IV

Horse Meat Disco IV

by Horse Meat Disco
June 24, 2014
This is the fourth compilation of mixes by James Hillard, Luke Howard, Severino Panzetta, and Jim Stanton.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Neon Icon

Neon Icon

by RiFF RAFF
June 24, 2014
The second full-length release for the Texas rapper with guest appearances from Childish Gambino, Amber Coffman, Mac Miller, Mike Posner, Slim Thug, and Paul Wall as well as production from Diplo.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
Electric Brick Wall

Electric Brick Wall

by Black Bananas
June 24, 2014
This is the second release for the alternative rock band led by former Royal Trux member Jennifer Herrema.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
PHOX

PHOX

by PHOX
June 24, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Wisconsin indie pop group was produced by Brian Joseph.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Heal

Heal

by Strand of Oaks
June 24, 2014
The fourth full-length release (and the first on Dead Oceans) from Indiana singer-songwriter Tim Showalter features contribution from J. Mascis and was produced by Ben Vehorn.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
Beware the Fetish

Beware the Fetish

by Kasai Allstars
June 24, 2014
This is the latest release from the Congolese collective produced by Vincent Kenis.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Typical System

Typical System

by Total Control
June 24, 2014
This is the second full-length studio release for the Melbourne, Australia-based post-punk band formed by Dan Stewart and Mikey Young.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Mosaics Within Mosaics

Mosaics Within Mosaics

by Circulatory System
June 24, 2014
The third full-length release for the band led by Will Hart Hart features guest appearances from Jeremy Barnes, Peter Erchick, John Fernandes, AJ Griffin, Heather McIntosh, and Jeff Mangum.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Fuego

Fuego

by Phish
June 24, 2014
The 12th studio release for the jam band was was produced by Bob Ezrin.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Kitten

Kitten

by Kitten
June 24, 2014
The debut full-length, release for the Los Angeles band led by Chloe Chaidez (daughter of former Thee Undertakers drummer Mike Chaidez) was produced by Chad Anderson.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
These Days...

These Days...

by Ab-Soul
June 24, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the Black Hippy rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Action Bronson, Asaad, Danny Brown, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross, Schoolboy Q, and SZA.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Ishi

Ishi

by M. Geddes Gengras
June 24, 2014
Thisi is the three-track [four, if including the 43-plus-minute bonus track "Vigil" on CD and digital versions] synth release for the electronic artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Donovan Blanc

Donovan Blanc

by Donovan Blanc
June 24, 2014
This is the debut release for the indie pop duo of Raymond Schwab and Joseph Black (who formerly went under the name Honeydrum).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Liberation!

Liberation!

by Peter Matthew Bauer
June 24, 2014
The debut solo release for the former member of The Walkmen was inspired by religious/mythological ideas and his childhood living in ashrams.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
While(1<2)

While(1<2)

by Deadmau5
June 24, 2014
The latest release for Joel Thomas Zimmerman as the mouse head -wearing Deadmau5 is a 25-track double LP featuring a How To Destroy Angels and Nine Inch Nails remix.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Par Avion

Par Avion

by Xeno & Oaklander
June 24, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the duo of Liz Wendelbo and Sean McBride was mixed by Chris Coady.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
What Is This Heart?

What Is This Heart?

by How to Dress Well
June 24, 2014
The second full-length release for Tom Krell was produced by Rodaidh McDonald.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Once More 'Round the Sun

Once More 'Round the Sun

by Mastodon
June 24, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the Grammy-nominated hard rock quartet was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Wysing Forest

Wysing Forest

by Luke Abbott
June 23, 2014
The second release for the British producer was recorded in part live over a six week period.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
X

X

by Ed Sheeran
June 23, 2014
The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features collaborations and production from Benny Blanco, Johnny McDaid, Pharrell Williams, and Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
Cruel Runnings

Cruel Runnings

by Miniature Tigers
June 17, 2014
The fourth studio release for the Brooklyn indie pop quartet led by Charles Brand was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Shaken Up Versions

Shaken Up Versions

by The Knife
June 17, 2014
Eight songs from Swedish electronic-pop duo's discography were rerecorded with their live tour arrangements.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.7
There's a Blue Bird in My Heart

There's a Blue Bird in My Heart

by Anders Parker
June 17, 2014
The latest release for the singer-songwriter was produced by David Barbe.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
A Town Called Paradise

A Town Called Paradise

by Tiësto
June 17, 2014
The fifth studio release for the Dutch DJ features guest appearances from Christian Burns, DBX, Icona Pop, Matthew Koma, Ladyhawke, Andreas Moe, and Sultan + Ned Shepard.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.4
My Love is a Bulldozer

My Love is a Bulldozer

by Venetian Snares
June 17, 2014
The 26th release for the Canadian electronic artist Aaron Funk is his first full-length in four years.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
The Moral of the Elephant

The Moral of the Elephant

by Eliza Carthy
June 17, 2014
The debut release for the British folk father-daughter duo of Martin & Eliza Carthy was produced by Oliver Knight.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
United States

United States

by Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
June 17, 2014
This is the first solo release in five years from the former Small Faces keyboardist.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Deep Fantasy

Deep Fantasy

by White Lung
June 17, 2014
The third full-length release for the Canadian punk rock band was produced by Jesse Gander.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Reality Testing

Reality Testing

by Lone
June 17, 2014
The fifth release for the British electronic artist Matt Cutler as Lone features hip-hop influences.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
If Anything

If Anything

by Greys
June 17, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Canadian noise rock band was recorded in ten days.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
A.K.A.

A.K.A.

by Jennifer Lopez
June 17, 2014
The eigth studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Pitbull, Rick Ross, and T.I.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
7.5
In the Lonely Hour

In the Lonely Hour

by Sam Smith
June 17, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the British neo-R&B singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.8
Ultraviolence

Ultraviolence

by Lana Del Rey
June 17, 2014
The third full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach and recorded live with a seven-piece band.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.8
Habitat [EP]

Habitat [EP]

by Austra
June 17, 2014
This is the four track EP from the Canadian electronic band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Familiars

Familiars

by The Antlers
June 17, 2014
The fourth album from Brooklyn indie band led by Pete Silberman was influenced by the Eastern philosophy books Silberman was reading.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
New Eyes

New Eyes

by Clean Bandit
June 17, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British quartet known for its fusion of classical and electronic music features guest appearance from artists such as Jess Glynne, Love Ssega, Stylo G, and Elisabeth Troy.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.0
Colfax

Colfax

by The Delines
June 17, 2014
This is the debut release for the new band formed by Richmond Fontaine's Willy Vlautin with Amy Boone and Sean Oldham.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.8
Why Do the Heathen Rage?

Why Do the Heathen Rage?

by The Soft Pink Truth
June 17, 2014
The second release for the solo side project of Matmos' Drew Daniel is an electronic black metal covers album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
N.O.W. Is the Time

N.O.W. Is the Time

by Nightmares on Wax
June 17, 2014
This is the two-disc compilation of George Evelyn's work with Kevin Harper and Robin Taylor-Firth as Nightmares On Wax.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Favorite Waitress

Favorite Waitress

by The Felice Brothers
June 17, 2014
The tenth release for the upstate New York folk quintet was produced by Jeremy Backofen in Omaha, Nebraska.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Hunting Party

The Hunting Party

by Linkin Park
June 17, 2014
The sixth studio release for the nu metal group was co-produced by band members Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda with guest appearances from Page Hamilton, Daron Malakian, Tom Morello, and Rakim.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Noise

Noise

by Boris
June 17, 2014
The latest release for the Japanese experimental metal band includes influences from doom, psychedelic, punk, shoegaze, and sludge-rock music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
Seek Warmer Climes

Seek Warmer Climes

by Lower
June 17, 2014
This is the debut full-length release from the Danish post-punk band led by Adrian Toubro.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Endless Wonder

Endless Wonder

by Say Hi
June 17, 2014
This is the eighth full-length release for Eric Elbogen as Say Hi (formerly Say Hi To Your Mom).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd