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Hyperdub 10.1

Hyperdub 10.1

by Various Artists
June 17, 2014
The first of four compilations of British electronic releases from Kode9's label includes tracks by Burial, Cooly G, DVA, Ikonika, Mark Pritchard, and DJ Rashad.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Jaded & Faded

Jaded & Faded

by Cerebral Ballzy
June 17, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn punk band was produced by Dave Sitek.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
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The Air Between Words

The Air Between Words

by Martyn
June 17, 2014
The third full-length release for the Washington, D.C.-based producer Martijn Deykers features collaborations with Kieran Hebden and Inga Copeland.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers

by Willie Nelson
June 17, 2014
Produced by Buddy Cannon, the latest release for the country singer-songwriter features nine original songs and a duet with Jamey Johnson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.2
Last Dance

Last Dance

by Charlie Haden
June 17, 2014
The second release of jazz classic from Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden are from the same 2007 sessions as those on 2010's Jasmine.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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Mutineers

Mutineers

by David Gray
June 17, 2014
The first release in four years for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Andy Barlow.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Just Be Free

Just Be Free

by Big Freedia
June 17, 2014
The fourth studio and first major label release for the New Orleans rapper who popularized bounce music, a subgenre that mixes house and hip-hop music with chants, was produced by Thomas McElroy.
Metascore:
79
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The Morning

The Morning

by Lewis Watson
June 16, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter who first gained fans from videos he posted on YouTube.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
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Weird Little Birthday

Weird Little Birthday

by Happyness
June 16, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock trio was self produced.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Love Frequency

Love Frequency

by Klaxons
June 16, 2014
The third full-length release for the British indie trio features production from Erol Alkan, Gorgon City, James Murphy, and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.1
Geist

Geist

by Stagnant Pools
June 10, 2014
The second full-length release for Bryan and Douglass Enas was recorded at Matt Talbott's studio.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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Dark Comedy

Dark Comedy

by Open Mike Eagle
June 10, 2014
The fourth release for the Chicago rapper features guest appearances from Hannibal Burress and Kool A.D.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Flying Scroll Flight Control

Flying Scroll Flight Control

by Half-Handed Cloud
June 10, 2014
The sixth full-length release from John Ringhofer was recorded on an analog 16-track tape machine.
Metascore:
53
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Ostro

Ostro

by The Lay Llamas
June 10, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Italian duo of Gioele Valenti and Nicola Giunta.
Metascore:
80
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Real

Real

by The Word Alive
June 10, 2014
The third full-length release for the Phoenix metalcore band was produced by Cameron Mizell.
Metascore:
75
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All the Ways You Let Me Down

All the Ways You Let Me Down

by Candy Hearts
June 10, 2014
The third full-length release for the punk-pop trio of John Ryan Clifford, Mariel Loveland, and Matt Ferraro was produced by New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert.
Metascore:
77
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Let the Ocean Take Me

Let the Ocean Take Me

by The Amity Affliction
June 10, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Australian metalcore band was produced by Will Putney.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.9
Similar Skin

Similar Skin

by Umphrey's McGee
June 10, 2014
This is the eighth full-length studio release for the Chicago jam band.
Metascore:
67
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The Old Believer

The Old Believer

by The Atlas Moth
June 10, 2014
The third full-length release for the Chicago sludge rock band features guest appearances from Gojira’s Joe Duplantier as well as Subrosa violinists Kim Pack and Sarah Pendleton.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Stay Gold

Stay Gold

by First Aid Kit
June 10, 2014
The third full-length release (and the first on the Columbia label) for the Swedish sister duo was produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Blissfucker

Blissfucker

by Trap Them
June 10, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the metalcore/sludge band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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Esoteric Warfare

Esoteric Warfare

by Mayhem
June 10, 2014
The fifth studio release from the Norwegian black metal band is its first in seven years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.5
Zaba

Zaba

by Glass Animals
June 10, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British quartet led by David Bayley was self-produced by Bayley.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
CLPPNG

CLPPNG

by clipping.
June 10, 2014
The second release for the Los Angeles avant-garde hip-hop trio was produced by William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Stockholm

Stockholm

by Chrissie Hynde
June 10, 2014
The debut solo release for the Pretenders lead singer features guest appearances from Neil Young and John McEnroe as well as production from her co-writer, Björn Yttling.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Twice

Twice

by Hollie Cook
June 10, 2014
The second release for the daughter of Sex Pistols drummer Peter Cook was produced by Prince Fatty and features guest appearances from Dennis Bovell, George Dekker, Winston Francis, and Omar.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
International

International

by Lust for Youth
June 10, 2014
Hannes Norrvide's project expands into a trio with the addition of Loke Rahbek and Malthe Fisher (who also produces the album) for its fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Trouble & Love

Trouble & Love

by Mary Gauthier
June 10, 2014
The first full-length release in four years for the singer-songwriter includes contributions from Beth Nielsen Chapman, Ben Glover, Scott Nolan, Gretchen Peters, Darrell Scott, and the McCrary Sisters.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Distant Satellites

Distant Satellites

by Anathema
June 10, 2014
The tenth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Christer-André Cederberg.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
Clouded

Clouded

by This Wild Life
June 10, 2014
The full-length debut for the Southern California duo of Kevin Jordan and Anthony Del Grosso was produced by Copeland's Aaron Marsh.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Love Me

Love Me

by Tomas Barfod
June 10, 2014
The second solo release for the drummer of WhoMadeWho includes guest appearances from his WhoMadeWho bandmates Jeppe Kjellberg and Tomas Høffding as well as Nina Kinert, Sleep Party People, and Luke Temple.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
What’s Between

What’s Between

by WIFE
June 10, 2014
The debut full-length solo release for James Kelly, the frontman of black metal band Altar of Plagues, was produced by the Haxan Cloak and includes influences from electronic, metal, and pop music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Whispers

Whispers

by Passenger
June 10, 2014
The sixth release for the British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg was produced by Chris Vallejo.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Nausea

Nausea

by Craft Spells
June 10, 2014
The second full-length release for the pop project led by Justin Paul Vallesteros was produced by Dylan Wall
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
While You Were Sleeping

While You Were Sleeping

by José James
June 10, 2014
The fifth studio release for the singer-songwriter sees the addition of influences from rock music to his jazz, R&B, and soul sounds.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
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Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of...

Things Are Really Great Here, Sort Of...

by Andrew Bird
June 10, 2014
With his backing band, Hands of Glory, singer-songwriter Andrew Bird's latest release is an album of Handsome Family cover songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Hebrews

Hebrews

by Say Anything
June 10, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the pop-punk band led by Max Bemis features no guitars and 16 guest vocalists including Touché Amoré's Jeremy Bolm, Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley, Kim Campesinos, Saves the Day's Chris Conley, Eisley, Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull, The Get Up Kids' Matt Pryor, The Front Bottoms' Brian Sells, Balance and Composure's Jon Simmon, and Tom DeLonge.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.8
9 Songs

9 Songs

by Dub Thompson
June 10, 2014
The debut full-length release (which only contains eight songs) for the Southern California duo of Matt Pulos and Evan Laffer was produced by Foxygen's Jonathan Rado.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Savage Gold

Savage Gold

by Tombs
June 10, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the experimental metal band was produced by Erik Rutan.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Manslaughter

Manslaughter

by Body Count
June 10, 2014
The fifth release for the trash metal band led by rapper Ice-T was produced by Will Putney.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.2
Where We Come From

Where We Come From

by Popcaan
June 10, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Jamacian dancehall singer was produced by Skull and features a guest appearance from Pusha T.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Illuminate

Illuminate

by Alex Banks
June 10, 2014
The debut full-length electronic release for the British producer features the vocals of Gazelle Twin’s Elizabeth Bernholz.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
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Heartstrings

Heartstrings

by Howling Bells
June 10, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the London-based Australian indie rock band was produced by Catherine J. Marks and Alan Moulder.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Lazaretto

Lazaretto

by Jack White
June 10, 2014
The second solo release for The White Stripes/The Raconteurs/The Dead Weather musician/producer shows influences of blues, country, folk, hip-hop, and rock music.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
House of Spirits

House of Spirits

by The Fresh & Onlys
June 10, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the San Francisco garage/psych rock quartet was partially influenced by Tim Cohen's stay in Arizona.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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Await Barbarians

Await Barbarians

by Alexis Taylor
June 10, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the Hot Chip singer/guitarist.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Take Me for a Walk in the Morning Dew

Take Me for a Walk in the Morning Dew

by Bonnie Dobson
June 9, 2014
The Canadian folk singer-songwriter returns with a selection of new songs as well as her classics, including "Morning Dew."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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48:13

48:13

by Kasabian
June 9, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British indie rock band includes a near seven-minute track.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.3
Luck

Luck

by Tom Vek
June 9, 2014
The third full-length release for the British dance-rock artist was self-produced.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
niggas on the moon

niggas on the moon

by Death Grips
June 8, 2014
Released as a free download and set to be disc one for the upcoming double album the experimental hip-hop group, the eight track release features the vocals of Björk.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Led Zeppelin I [Remastered]

Led Zeppelin I [Remastered]

by Led Zeppelin
June 3, 2014
The release of the debut album from the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of live tracks from its October 1969 concert in Paris.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
9.0
Led Zeppelin II [Remastered]

Led Zeppelin II [Remastered]

by Led Zeppelin
June 3, 2014
The release of the second album from the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of alternative mixes, an unreleased track named "La La," and the backing track to "Thank You."
Metascore:
95
User Score:
9.0
Superunknown  [Deluxe Edition]

Superunknown [Deluxe Edition]

by Soundgarden
June 3, 2014
The 20th anniversary of the grunge rock band's 1994 album sees the release of remastered deluxe editions that include bonus discs including demos, live, remixes, and rehearsal tracks.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Copper Gone

Copper Gone

by Sage Francis
June 3, 2014
The first studio release for the indie rapper in four years features production from Alias, Buck 65, Cecil Otter, and Reanimator.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
Led Zeppelin III [Remastered]

Led Zeppelin III [Remastered]

by Led Zeppelin
June 3, 2014
The 1970 third studio album from the British rock band was reissued and remastered with deluxe versions including a disc of unreleased outtakes and mixes.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.9
Meteorites

Meteorites

by Echo & the Bunnymen
June 3, 2014
The 12th studio release for the British band led by Ian McCulloch was produced by Youth.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.8
Black Hours

Black Hours

by Hamilton Leithauser
June 3, 2014
The debut solo release for The Walkmen frontman features guest contributions from Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend, Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors, Morgen Henderson of Fleet Foxes, former bandmate Paul Maroon and Richard Swift of The Shins.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Common Ground: Dave & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy

Common Ground: Dave & Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy

by Dave Alvin
June 3, 2014
Blasters Dave and Phil Alvin come together for this tribute to Big Bill Broonzy.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Sunbathing Animal

Sunbathing Animal

by Parquet Courts
June 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based rock band led by Andrew Savage follows the title track's 7-inch single release on Record Store Day.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Ride the Black Wave

Ride the Black Wave

by The Donkeys
June 3, 2014
This is the fourth full-length release for the San Diego band.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Breakfast

Breakfast

by Teleman
June 3, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British trio that includes Pete & The Pirate's singer Thomas Sanders was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Mosaic

Mosaic

by Throwing Snow
June 3, 2014
The latest release for British producer Ross Tones as Throwing Snow features guest appearances from Adda Kaleh, Jassy Grez, Kid A, KNOX, Russell Morgan, and Py.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Donker Mag

Donker Mag

by Die Antwoord
June 3, 2014
The third full-length release from the South African duo of Ninja and Yo-Landi features a guest appearance from DJ Muggs.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.2
Gilding the Lily

Gilding the Lily

by Devon Williams
June 3, 2014
The third solo release for the Los Angeles indie pop singer was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
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Charmer

Charmer

by Tigers Jaw
June 3, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Pennsylvania indie rock band features a new lineup with original members Brianna Collins and Ben Walsh.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Glass Boys

Glass Boys

by Fucked Up
June 3, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian punk band was produced by Bill Skibbe.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Beauty & Ruin

Beauty & Ruin

by Bob Mould
June 3, 2014
The 11th solo studio release for the former frontman of Hüsker Dü and Sugar was partially influenced by the death of his father in 2012.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
This Machine Kills Artists

This Machine Kills Artists

by King Buzzo
June 3, 2014
The debut full-length solo release for the Melvins' Buzz Osborne is an acoustic 17-track album.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Dalliance

Dalliance

by Gold-Bears
June 3, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Atlanta indie pop band led by Jeremy Underwood.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Platinum

Platinum

by Miranda Lambert
June 3, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the country singer features guest appearances from Little Big Town, the Time Jumpers (a Grammy-nominated western swing ensemble that includes Vince Gill), and Carrie Underwood.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.1
Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win

Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire to Win

by 50 Cent
June 3, 2014
The first album in five years for the rapper features guest appearances from Guardan Banks, Jadakiss, Kidd Kidd, Mr. Probz, Prodigy, Schoolboy Q, Styles P., Trey Songz, and Yo Gotti.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.1
Disgraceland

Disgraceland

by The Orwells
June 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the Chicago quintet includes production from Dave Sitek, Chris Coady, and Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
The Reckoning

The Reckoning

by Ethan Johns
June 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the British producer/singer-songwriter was produced by Ryan Adams.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Only Run

Only Run

by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
June 3, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the Philadelphia-based indie pop band led by Alec Ounsworth features guest appearances from Kid Koala and Matt Berninger from The National.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.7
Emma Jean

Emma Jean

by Lee Fields
June 3, 2014
The latest release for the soul singer and his backing band, the Expressions, was named after his late mother.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
El Camino Real

El Camino Real

by Camper Van Beethoven
June 3, 2014
While 2013's La Costa Perdida was influenced by Northern California, this follow-up/companion album for the indie rock band is rooted in Southern California.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Lion

Lion

by Peter Murphy
June 3, 2014
The tenth full-length solo release for the former Bauhaus singer was produced by Youth.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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Comet, Come to Me

Comet, Come to Me

by Meshell Ndegeocello
June 3, 2014
The latest release for the singer-songwriter features a cover of Whodini's "Friends" as well as contributions from guest such as Amp Fiddler, Doyle Bramhall, My Brightest Diamond, and Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Early Riser

Early Riser

by Taylor McFerrin
June 3, 2014
With influences from electronic, hip-hop, and jazz, the debut full-length release for the son of Grammy-winning jazz musician Bobby McFerrin features guest appearances from Robert Glasper, César Camargo Mariano, Nai Palm, RYAT, Thundercat, and Marcus Gilmore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
Invisible Hour

Invisible Hour

by Joe Henry
June 3, 2014
Recorded over four days, the 13th release for the singer-songwriter feature guest appearances from Lisa Hannigan as well as Kenneth Pattengale & Joey Ryan of The Milk Carton Kids.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
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Theosophy

Theosophy

by Pete Molinari
June 2, 2014
The fourth release for the British singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Dan Auerbach and Barrie Cadogan.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
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Cut Your Teeth

Cut Your Teeth

by Kyla La Grange
June 2, 2014
The more electronic second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Jakwob.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Until Silence

Until Silence

by Roll the Dice
June 2, 2014
The third full-length release for the Swedish electronic duo features a 26-piece orchestra.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Eyehategod

Eyehategod

by Eyehategod
May 27, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Orleans hardcore band is the final album with drummer Joey LaCaze, who passed away in August of 2013.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
LA Spark

LA Spark

by Wrangler
May 27, 2014
This is the debut electronic release for the collaboration from Cabaret Voltaire’s Stephen Mallinder, producer Ben Edwards, and Tunng's Phil Winter.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
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Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse

Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse

by Mariah Carey
May 27, 2014
The first original studio release in five years for the R&B/pop singer features guest appearances from Fabolous, Miguel, Nas, Wale, and her twins.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.6
A U R O R A

A U R O R A

by Ben Frost
May 27, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Iceland-based Australian producer was influenced by his time in the eastern Congo.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
In Conflict

In Conflict

by Owen Pallett
May 27, 2014
The fourth solo studio release for the Canadian composer features contributions from Brian Eno and the Czech FILMharmonic Orchestra.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Divide and Exit

Divide and Exit

by Sleaford Mods
May 27, 2014
The follow-up to 2013 release "Austerity Dogs" from the British punk duo of Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Are We There

Are We There

by Sharon Van Etten
May 27, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.7
A Letter Home

A Letter Home

by Neil Young
May 27, 2014
Originally released on vinyl for Third Man Records on Record Store Day, the 12-track lo-fi covers album from the Canadian singer-songwriter features songs from such artists as Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, Bert Jansch, Willie Nelson, Phil Ochs, and Bruce Springsteen.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.5
The Moon Rang Like a Bell

The Moon Rang Like a Bell

by Hundred Waters
May 27, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the experimental pop group led by Nicole Miglis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Dereconstructed

Dereconstructed

by Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires
May 27, 2014
The second full-length release for the Alabama Southern rock band led by Lee Bains III was produced by Tim Kerr.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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No Peace

No Peace

by Trash Talk
May 27, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Sacramento harcore punk band features guest appearances from King Rule and Wiki.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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Initiation

Initiation

by Haunted Hearts
May 27, 2014
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between husband-and-wife duo of Dee Dee of Dum Dum Girls and Brandon of Crocodiles was mixed by Jorge Elbrecht.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Making the Saint

Making the Saint

by Chris Schlarb
May 27, 2014
The third full-length four-track release for the Southern California producer/multi-instrumentalist was recorded in a cabin.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Shadow

Shadow

by Little Barrie
May 27, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British trio was produced by Edwyn Collins.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Runaway's Diary

Runaway's Diary

by Amy LaVere
May 27, 2014
Produced by Luther Dickinson, the second full-length release for the Memphis-based singer-songwriter is a concept album based on her own experience of running away at 15.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Fortuna

Fortuna

by Popstrangers
May 27, 2014
The second full-length release for the London-based New Zealand trio was produced by Thomas Healy.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
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Third Time To Harm

Third Time To Harm

by OBN IIIs
May 27, 2014
The third full-length release for the garage rock band led by Orville Bateman Neeley was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd