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Shadow

Shadow

by Little Barrie
May 27, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British trio was produced by Edwyn Collins.
Metascore:
74
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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
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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
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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
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tbd
Songs

Songs

by John Fullbright
May 27, 2014
The follow-up to the Oklahoma singer-songwriter's 2012 Grammy-nominated debut From The Ground Up was co-produced with Wes Sharon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Heavy Reverie

Heavy Reverie

by Buffalo Killers
May 27, 2014
The latest release for the Ohio rock band sees the addition of guitarist Sven Kahns.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Tropics of Love

Tropics of Love

by Joakim
May 26, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the French producer features guest appearances from Akwetey of Dragons Of Zynth and Luke Jenner of The Rapture.
Metascore:
76
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tbd
The Feast of the Broken Heart

The Feast of the Broken Heart

by Hercules & Love Affair
May 26, 2014
Co-produced by Ha-Ze Factory and Mark Pistel, the third full-length studio release from the Andy Butler electronic collective features guest appearances from John Grant, Rouge Mary, and Krystle Warren.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
New York in the '70s

New York in the '70s

by Luke Haines
May 26, 2014
This is the third and final part of the psychedelic concept trilogy from the British artist who previously was a member of The Auteurs, Baader Meinhof, Black Box Recorder, and The Servants.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Do It Again

Do It Again

by Röyksopp
May 26, 2014
The five-track mini-LP from the collaboration between Royksopp and Robyn includes two tracks from Röyksopp’s upcoming album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
House of Jacks

House of Jacks

by Blair Dunlop
May 26, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the son of Fairport Convention's Ashley Hutchings.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Da Mind of Traxman, Vol. 2

Da Mind of Traxman, Vol. 2

by Traxman
May 20, 2014
This is the latest release for footwork producer Cornelius Ferguson.
Metascore:
82
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tbd
Everybody Down

Everybody Down

by Kate Tempest
May 20, 2014
The British poet's debut solo rap release was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Shade Themes from Kairos

Shade Themes from Kairos

by Stephen O'Malley
May 20, 2014
Sunn O)))'s Oren Arbarchi, Stephen O’Malley and producer Randall Dunn expand on the themes and sounds from their work on the score for Alexis Destoop's film "Kairos."
Metascore:
75
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tbd
Reachy Prints

Reachy Prints

by Plaid
May 20, 2014
This is the eighth full-length studio release for the British electronic duo of Ed Handley and Andy Turner.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Revelation

Revelation

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
May 20, 2014
The 14th release for the San Francisco psych-rock band led by Anton Newcombe includes contributions from Ricky Maymi, Joachim Alhund, Constantine Karlis, and Ryan Van Kriedt.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Wine Dark Sea

Wine Dark Sea

by Jolie Holland
May 20, 2014
The sixth solo release for the singer-songwriter was self-produced and includes contributions from Doug Wieselman and Indigo Street.
Metascore:
83
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Volume X

Volume X

by Trans Am
May 20, 2014
The tenth full-length release for the post-rock trio from Maryland was self-produced and recorded in San Francisco.
Metascore:
69
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tbd
Friendly Bacteria

Friendly Bacteria

by Mr. Scruff
May 20, 2014
British DJ/producer Andy Carthy's latest release as Mr. Skruff features vocals from Vanessa Freeman and Robert Owens.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Tightrope

Tightrope

by Chatham County Line
May 20, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the bluegrass quartet was self-produced by the band.
Metascore:
75
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tbd
III

III

by Bo Ningen
May 20, 2014
The third release for the London-based Japanese quartet features King Midas Sound's Roger Robinson and Savages' Jehnny Beth.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Herd Runners

Herd Runners

by Cherry Ghost
May 20, 2014
The third full-length release for Simon Aldred's solo project was mixed with Dan Austin.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Free Will

Free Will

by Bry Webb
May 20, 2014
This is the second solo release for the Constantines' lead singer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Upside Down Mountain

Upside Down Mountain

by Conor Oberst
May 19, 2014
The first release for the singer-songwriter on Nonesuch Records includes contributions from First Aid Kit, Blake Mills, Macey Taylor, and was produced Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Wild Crush

Wild Crush

by Archie Bronson Outfit
May 19, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British band sees the addition of Kristian Robinson and the return of Duke Garwood.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
∞ (Infinity)

∞ (Infinity)

by Yann Tiersen
May 19, 2014
The eighth release for the French artist best known for his work on the Amélie soundtrack was inspired by Iceland and the islands of Brittany.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin

...And Then You Shoot Your Cousin

by The Roots
May 19, 2014
The concept album about violence in America for the hip hip group features guest vocals from Black Thought, Michel Chion, Patty Crash, Raheem DeVaughn, Dice Raw, Mercedes Martinez, Greg Porn, Nina Simone, and Mary Lou Williams.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Sound Mirror

Sound Mirror

by Syd Arthur
May 19, 2014
The second full-length release for the Canterbury psych-rock quartet was self-produced.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The  Sunshine Underground

The Sunshine Underground

by The Sunshine Underground
May 19, 2014
The third full-length release for the British indie dance trio was produced by Ross Orton.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Forget the World

Forget the World

by Afrojack
May 19, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Dutch DJ/producer Nick van de Wall as Afrojack features guest appearances from Devin Cruise, Tyler Glenn, Matthew Koma, Jack McManus, Shirazi, Snoop Dogg, Sting, Spree Wilson, Wiz Khalifa, and Wrabel.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
4.9
Toumani & Sidiki

Toumani & Sidiki

by Toumani Diabaté
May 19, 2014
The release of unaccompanied kora duets from the father and son duo of Toumani Diabaté and Sidiki Diabaté was produced by Nick Gold, Jerry Boys, and Lucy Duran.
Metascore:
83
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tbd
Definitely Maybe [Remastered]

Definitely Maybe [Remastered]

by Oasis
May 19, 2014
The remastered reissue of the debut release from the Britpop band led by Liam and Noel Gallagher. The deluxe edition includes a disc of demos, live performances, and B-sides.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
Smoke Fairies

Smoke Fairies

by Smoke Fairies
May 19, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British blues and folk duo was produced by Kristofer Harris.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Unplugged 1991 & 2001: The Complete Sessions

Unplugged 1991 & 2001: The Complete Sessions

by R.E.M.
May 19, 2014
Originally released as a Record Store Day vinyl exclusive, the two-disc release features the complete performances from R.E.M.'s appearances on MTV Unplugged in 1991 and 2001, including 11 tracks not shown on television.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
The Long Goodbye: Live at Madison Square Garden

The Long Goodbye: Live at Madison Square Garden

by LCD Soundsystem
May 19, 2014
Originally released on Record Store Day, the five-vinyl LP set contains the entire final performance at Madison Square Garden in April 2011 from the dance-punk band led by James Murphy, who also mixed and produced the album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

by White Sea
May 19, 2014
This is the debut full-length solo release for M83's Morgan Kibby.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Good to Be Home

Good to Be Home

by Blu
May 19, 2014
The seventh solo studio release from the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Definite, Evidence, Fashawn, Imani, Prodigy, and The Alchemist.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

by Coldplay
May 19, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Chris Martin was influenced in part by Martin's relationship with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Music for Insomniacs

Music for Insomniacs

by Matt Berry
May 19, 2014
The latest release from the British actor/musician was inspired by his inability to sleep and was recorded at night in his flat.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Blue Smoke

Blue Smoke

by Dolly Parton
May 13, 2014
The 42nd studio release for the country singer features duets with Kenny Rogers and Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Shortwave Nights

Shortwave Nights

by Hiss Tracts
May 13, 2014
The full-length release from the experimental duo of David Bryant and Kevin Doria includes field recordings.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso

by Sylvan Esso
May 13, 2014
This is the debut full-length folk-influenced electronic release from the North Carolina duo of Mountain Men's Amelia Meath and Megafaun's Nick Sanborn.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Easy Pain

Easy Pain

by Young Widows
May 13, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the noise rock trio from Kentucky was produced by Kevin Ratterman.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Sincerely Yours

Sincerely Yours

by Iamsu
May 13, 2014
The full-length studio debut for the San Francisco Bay Area rapper features guest appearances from such artists 2 Chainz, E-40, Sage the Gemini, Too $hort, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
4.8
Lighght

Lighght

by Kishi Bashi
May 13, 2014
This is the second full-length indie pop release for K Ishibashi.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Turn Blue

Turn Blue

by The Black Keys
May 13, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the blues rock duo of an Auerbach and Patrick Carney was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
The People In Your Neighbourhood

The People In Your Neighbourhood

by Led Bib
May 13, 2014
The latest studio release for the British jazz-rock band led by Mark Holub was funded through contributions from a Kickstarter campaign.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music

Metamodern Sounds in Country Music

by Sturgill Simpson
May 13, 2014
The second full-length release for the country singer was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Changing Light

Changing Light

by Mirah
May 13, 2014
The fifth full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter was written after a breakup.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Famous Graves

Famous Graves

by Cheap Girls
May 13, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Michigan rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
To Be Kind

To Be Kind

by Swans
May 13, 2014
The third release since the Michael Gira-led band reformed in 2010 was recorded by John Congleton and has a run time of over two hours.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.7
Don't Wait Up

Don't Wait Up

by Bane
May 13, 2014
This is the final release for the Massachusetts punk led by Aaron Bedard and Aaron Dalbec.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
L'Amour [Remastered]

L'Amour [Remastered]

by Lewis
May 13, 2014
The remastered release of a 1983 vinyl release from a mysterious Canadian artist named Randall Wulff.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Bermuda Waterfall

Bermuda Waterfall

by Sean Nicholas Savage
May 13, 2014
This is the 10th release for the Canadian indie pop singer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Whelm

Whelm

by Douglas Dare
May 13, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with Fabian Prynn.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Xscape

Xscape

by Michael Jackson
May 13, 2014
The posthumously released eight-track album from the pop singer features unreleased songs completed between 1983 and 1999 with new production from executive producer L.A. Reid, as well as Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, Rodney Jerkins, John McClain, StarGate, and Timbaland. A deluxe edition includes a disc of songs without the current producers input.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.1
Days of Abandon

Days of Abandon

by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
May 13, 2014
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn indie pop band led by Kip Berman was produced by Andy Savours.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Still Life

Still Life

by Dawn Golden
May 13, 2014
The full-length debut solo release for Houses' Dexter Tortoriello was recorded in Diplo's Mad Decent studios.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.5
Nabuma Rubberband

Nabuma Rubberband

by Little Dragon
May 13, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Swedish synthpop band includes a track co-written with Dave of De La Soul.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Unrepentant Geraldines

Unrepentant Geraldines

by Tori Amos
May 13, 2014
The 14th studio release for the singer-songwriter is said to be a return to her piano-centric alternative pop/rock sound.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Hour of the Dawn

Hour of the Dawn

by La Sera
May 13, 2014
The third full-length release for the Katy Goodman's project was produced by guitarist Tod Wisenbaker.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Down IV, Pt. II [EP]

Down IV, Pt. II [EP]

by Down
May 13, 2014
This is the second EP from the Louisiana sludge metal supergroup that includes Phil Anselmo, Jimmy Bower, Pat Bruders, Pepper Keenan, and Bobby Landgraf.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Ultima II Massage

Ultima II Massage

by Tobacco
May 13, 2014
The third full-length release for Thomas Fec as Tobacco is his first on the Ghostly label.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
The Serpent & the Sphere

The Serpent & the Sphere

by Agalloch
May 13, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Oregon black metal band was produced by Billy Anderson.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Love

Love

by Amen Dunes
May 13, 2014
The third full-length release for the folk project for Damon McMahon features guest appearance from Elias Bender Rønnenfelt of Iceage and was produced by Dave Bryant and Efrim Menuck.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Flies in All Directions

Flies in All Directions

by Weatherbox
May 13, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the San Diego punk rock band led by Brian Warren.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Cool Planet

Cool Planet

by Guided by Voices
May 13, 2014
The latest release from Robert Pollard's prolific indie rock band sees the return of drummer Kevin March.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Tincian

Tincian

by 9Bach
May 13, 2014
The second release for the Welsh duo of Lisa Jen and Martin Hoyland was sung entirely in Welsh.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
What Have We Become?

What Have We Become?

by Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott
May 12, 2014
The pop release produced by John Williams reunites Beautiful South's Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
White Women

White Women

by Chromeo
May 12, 2014
The fourth release for the Canadian electronic duo features guest appearances from Ezra Koenig, Solange and Toro Y Moi.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
First Mind

First Mind

by Nick Mulvey
May 12, 2014
The solo full-length debut for the former Portico Quartet member was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Farmer's Corner

Farmer's Corner

by Wooden Wand
May 6, 2014
The latest release from James Jackson Toth as Wooden Wand was recorded over six different sessions.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Sheezus

Sheezus

by Lily Allen
May 6, 2014
The third studio release for the British pop singer was produced by DJ Dahi, Greg Kurstin, and Shellback.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.1
Magic Mountain

Magic Mountain

by Black Stone Cherry
May 6, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Kentucky hard rock band was produced by Joe Barresi.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
I Never Learn

I Never Learn

by Lykke Li
May 6, 2014
The third full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter was produced with Björn Yttling and Greg Kurstin.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Artificial Sweeteners

Artificial Sweeteners

by Fujiya & Miyagi
May 6, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the British trio is more heavily electronic than its previous release.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Luminous

Luminous

by The Horrors
May 6, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British rock quintet was recorded with co-producer Craig Silvey.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Someday World

Someday World

by Brian Eno
May 6, 2014
The collaborative release from Brian Eno and Karl Hyde was produced by Eno and Fred Gibson.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Nikki Nack

Nikki Nack

by tUnE-yArDs
May 6, 2014
The third full-length release for the music project of Merrill Garbus was produced by John Hill and Malay.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Asiatisch

Asiatisch

by Fatima Al Qadiri
May 6, 2014
The debut release for the Senegal-born and now Brooklyn-based artist is a concept album of a futuristic China.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant

by Natalie Merchant
May 6, 2014
The self-produced release for the former 10,000 Maniacs singer is her first album of original songs since 2001's Motherland.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
III

III

by BadBadNotGood
May 6, 2014
The third release for the Canadian hip-hop jazz trio of Chester Hansen, Alex Sowinski, and Matthew Tavares was produced by Frank Dukes.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Soul Power

Soul Power

by Curtis Harding
May 6, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta-based singer was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Corazón

Corazón

by Santana
May 6, 2014
The largely Spanish-language Latin release from the guitarist features guest appearances from such artists as ChocQuibTown, Lila Downs, Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Ziggy Marley, Miguel, Niña Pastori, Pitbull, Samuel Rosa, Wayne Shorter, Soledad, and Diego Torres.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
2.3
Southsiders

Southsiders

by Atmosphere
May 6, 2014
The theme of pain and hope continues on the sixth full-length studio release from the Minnesota indie rap duo of MC Slug and producer DJ Ant.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Storyline

Storyline

by Hunter Hayes
May 6, 2014
The second full-length major studio release for the Louisiana country artist was co-produced with Dann Huff.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Breathing Statues

Breathing Statues

by Young Magic
May 6, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn trio-turned duo of Isaac Emmanuel and Melati Malaywas was recorded while on tour.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
All or Nothin'

All or Nothin'

by Nikki Lane
May 6, 2014
The second full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Auerbach.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Life Among the Savages

Life Among the Savages

by Papercuts
May 6, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Jason Quever music project was recorded mostly in his San Francisco home studio.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The  Nihilist

The Nihilist

by Liam Finn
May 6, 2014
The third full-length solo release for the son of Crowded House's Neil Finn was recorded in Brooklyn.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Christmas Island

Christmas Island

by Andrew Jackson Jihad
May 6, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Phoenix-based folk-punk band was produced with John Congleton.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.2
Shine On

Shine On

by Sarah McLachlan
May 6, 2014
Produced with Bob Rock and Pierre Marchand, the seventh studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was influenced by the death of her father.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
5.0
Makthaverskan II

Makthaverskan II

by Makthaverskan
May 6, 2014
This is the second release for the Swedish indie pop band led by Maja Milner.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Youth Culture Forever

Youth Culture Forever

by PAWS
May 6, 2014
The second full-length release for the Scottish indie rock trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Candy for the Clowns

Candy for the Clowns

by Nine Black Alps
May 6, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British alternative rock band led by Sam Forrest was self-produced.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Freebase [EP]

Freebase [EP]

by 2 Chainz
May 5, 2014
The seven-track EP was a free download with guest appearances from ASAP Rocky, Cap 1, Lil Boosie, Rick Ross, and Ty Dolla Sign.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Data Panik Etcetera

Data Panik Etcetera

by Bis
May 5, 2014
The first release from the Scottish indie pop trio in 13 years contains tracks from when they recorded under the name Data Panik and songs from their previous attempt at their fourth Bis disc.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Seven Dials

Seven Dials

by Roddy Frame
May 5, 2014
The fourth solo studio release for the Scottish singer was co-produced with Seb Lewsley.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Brightly Painted One

Brightly Painted One

by Tiny Ruins
May 5, 2014
The second full-length release for the indie folk trio led by Hollie Fullbrook was recorded with Tom Healy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Towards

Towards

by We Were Evergreen
May 5, 2014
This is the full-length release for the French indie experimental pop trio of Fabienne Débarre, Michael Liot, and William Serfass.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd