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With Light and With Love

With Light and With Love

by Woods
April 15, 2014
The eighth studio release for the Brooklyn folk rock band led by Jeremy Earl includes the use of a saloon piano, singing saw, and more percussion.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Instant Money Magic

Instant Money Magic

by Japanther
April 15, 2014
The 12th full-length release for the art-punk duo of Ian Vanek and Matt Reilly features a guest appearance from Total Warr.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Fear in Bliss

Fear in Bliss

by Horse Thief
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the Oklahoma indie band led by Cameron Neal was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Quack

Quack

by Duck Sauce
April 15, 2014
The full-length disco house debut for the collaboration between Armand Van Helden and A-Trak includes previously released tracks "aNYway", "Barbra Streisand", and "It's You."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Make My Head Sing...

Make My Head Sing...

by Jessica Lea Mayfield
April 15, 2014
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with her husband, Jesse Newport.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Visability is a Trap [EP]

Visability is a Trap [EP]

by Dalhous
April 15, 2014
The five-track EP for the Scottish duo of Marc Dall and Alex Ander comes before their anticipated summer sophomore full-length disc.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Spiderland [Box Set]

Spiderland [Box Set]

by Slint
April 15, 2014
The remastered 1991 sophomore studio release for the math rock band includes a 104-page book, 14 unreleased demos and outakes; and a DVD of the Lance Bangs film, Breadcrumb Trail.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
8.9
Put Your Needle Down

Put Your Needle Down

by The Secret Sisters
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the sister duo of Lydia and Laura Rogers was produced by T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Lights Out

Lights Out

by Ingrid Michaelson
April 15, 2014
The sixth studio solo release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from A Great Big World, Trent Dabbs, Greg Laswell, Mat Kearney, and Storyman.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Hard Boiled Soft Boiled

Hard Boiled Soft Boiled

by Odonis Odonis
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the Canadian band led by Dean Tzenos was produced by Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Testimony

Testimony

by August Alsina
April 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New Orleans R&B singer features guest appearances from B.o.B, Fabolous, Jeezy, Pusha T, Rick Ross, and Yo Gotti.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Love Without Fear

Love Without Fear

by Dan Wilson
April 15, 2014
The latest solo release for the Grammy-winning Minneapolis singer songwriter features guest appearances from Sara Bareilles, Natalie Maines, Blake Mills, and Nickel Creek’s Sean Watkins.
Metascore:
74
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tbd
Illmatic XX [20th Anniversary Edition]

Illmatic XX [20th Anniversary Edition]

by Nas
April 15, 2014
The remastered reissue of the rapper's debut 1994 release a disc of remixes, demos and unreleased versions of songs.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.9
Free To Eat

Free To Eat

by Plague Vendor
April 15, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Southern California punk band led by Brandon Blaine was recorded live.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Haul Away!

Haul Away!

by Liz Green
April 14, 2014
The second release from the British singer-songwriter was produced by Liam Watson.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Amphetamine Ballads

Amphetamine Ballads

by The Amazing Snakeheads
April 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Scottish rock trio of Dale Barclay, William Coombe, and Jordan Hutchinson.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Minimum Rock N Roll

Minimum Rock N Roll

by Chain & the Gang
April 14, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the band led by Ian Svenonius was recorded in Oregon and mixed by Brendan Canty in DC.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Old Fears

Old Fears

by School of Language
April 8, 2014
Field Music's David Brewis releases his first album under his solo project School Of Language since 2008's Sea from Shore.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The  Future's Void

The Future's Void

by EMA
April 8, 2014
The second full-length release for Erika M. Anderson was produced with Leif Shackleford.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Ryonen

Ryonen

by So Percussion
April 8, 2014
This is the two piece release from the collaboration between the percussion project led by John Colpitts (also known as Kid Millions) and New York percussion quartet, So Percussion.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
May You Marry Rich

May You Marry Rich

by Colourmusic
April 8, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Oklahoma-based experimental/psychedelic rock band.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Enter the Slasher House

Enter the Slasher House

by Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks
April 8, 2014
The debut release for the side project of Animal Collective member Avey Tare with ex-Dirty Projectors bassist/keyboardist Angel Deradoorian, and ex-Ponytail drummer Jeremy Hyman was recorded live.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.0
Tremors

Tremors

by Sohn
April 8, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for Vienna-based British electronic producer Christopher Taylor.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
It's Album Time

It's Album Time

by Todd Terje
April 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Norwegian electronic producer features a guest appearance from Bryan Ferry.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Wasted Years

Wasted Years

by OFF!
April 8, 2014
This is the third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles punk band led by Keith Morris.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
PUP

PUP

by PUP
April 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Toronto punk band that originally was named Topanga (a reference to the Boy Meets World character).
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
Tweens

Tweens

by Tweens
April 8, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Cincinnati punk-pop band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
So It Goes

So It Goes

by Ratking
April 8, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York hip-hop group that includes Wiki, Hak, and producer Sporting Life, features guest appearances from King Krule, Solomon Faye, and Wavy Spice.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Doom Abuse

Doom Abuse

by The Faint
April 8, 2014
The first release in six years since 2008's Fasciinatiion for the Omaha post-punk band was produced with Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Carter Girl

Carter Girl

by Carlene Carter
April 8, 2014
The first release in six years for the laughter of June Carter and stepfather Johnny Cash was produced by Don Was and features guest appearances from Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Golden Age of Glitter

The Golden Age of Glitter

by Sweet Apple
April 8, 2014
The second full-length release for the power-pop group that includes J Mascis, Tim Parnin, John Petkovic and Dave Sweetapple as well as guest appearances from Mark Lanegan and Robert Pollard.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Everlasting

Everlasting

by Martina McBride
April 8, 2014
Produced by Don Was, the second collection of covers from the country singer contains 12 tracks of R&B and soul music with guest appearances from Kelly Clarkson and Gavin DeGraw.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Estara

Estara

by Teebs
April 8, 2014
This is the second full-length release for Los Angeles-based producer Mtendere Mandowa.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Under Color of Official Right

Under Color of Official Right

by Protomartyr
April 8, 2014
The second full-length release for the Detroit post-punk band was recorded in one weekend by Bill Skibbe and Jessica Ruffins.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Convertibles

Convertibles

by Chuck Inglish
April 8, 2014
Co-[produced with Mike Einzeger of Incubus, the solo debut for Evan Ingersoll as Chuck Inglish features guest appearances from such artists as Action Bronson, Ab-Soul, Chance The Rapper, Chromeo, Mac Miller, and Polyester The Saint.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Music for Robots [EP]

Music for Robots [EP]

by Squarepusher
April 8, 2014
The five track EP for the electronic producer came about after he was approached by Kenjiro Matsuo to write music to be performed by actual Japanese robots.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Dances in Dreams of the Known and Unknown

Dances in Dreams of the Known and Unknown

by The Skull Defekts
April 8, 2014
This is the 13th studio release for the Swedish rock band led by former Lungfish singer Daniel Higgs.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Holy Ghost

Holy Ghost

by Marc Ford
April 8, 2014
This is the fifth full-length solo release for the former Black Crowes guitarist.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Going Back Home

Going Back Home

by Roger Daltrey
April 8, 2014
After former Mr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson learned he had terminal pancreatic cancer, he went on tour and soon heard from Who singer Roger Daltrey about recording an album together. The collaboration was recorded in a week and was produced by Dave Eringa.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Happy Ending

Happy Ending

by Glenn Tilbrook
April 8, 2014
This is the fourth full-length solo studio release for the Squeeze artist.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Enclosure

Enclosure

by John Frusciante
April 8, 2014
The latest solo release for the former guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers was recorded at the same time as his collaboration with the Black Knights.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.4
Z [EP]

Z [EP]

by SZA
April 8, 2014
The third EP for the New Jersey singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Chance The Rapper, Kendrick Lamar, and Isaiah Rashad.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Fear

Fear

by King Dude
April 7, 2014
The third release for Thomas Jefferson Cowgill as King Dude was produced by Bill Rieflin.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Dream.Zone.Achieve

Dream.Zone.Achieve

by Smoke DZA
April 1, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Joey Badass, Cam'ron, Curren$y, Kobe, Ty Dolla Sign, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Looking into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne

Looking into You: A Tribute to Jackson Browne

by Various Artists
April 1, 2014
The tribute album to singer-songwriter Jackson Browne features such artists as Shawn Colvin, Ben Harper, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, Indigo Girls, Keb' Mo, Lyle Lovett, Bonnie Raitt, J. D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen & wife Patti Scialfa, Sean & Sara Watkins, and Lucinda Williams.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Ventura

Ventura

by Jamaica
April 1, 2014
The second full-length release for the French duo of Antoine Hilaire and Florent Lyonnet was produced with Laurent d'Herbécourt.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Here Be Monsters

Here Be Monsters

by Jon Langford & Skull Orchard
April 1, 2014
This is the first release in four years for the Mekons/Waco Brothers member and his band that includes Joe Camarillo, Jean Cook, Alan Doughty, Jim Elkington, and Tawny Newsome.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Dark Arc

Dark Arc

by Saintseneca
April 1, 2014
The second full-length release for the Ohio band led by Zac Little was produced by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Ibibio Sound Machine

Ibibio Sound Machine

by Ibibio Sound Machine
April 1, 2014
The debut release for the African-electronic music project led by Eno Williams was produced by Max Grunhard, Leon Brichard, and Benji Bouton.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Angel

Angel

by Pure X
April 1, 2014
The third full-length release for the Austin band sees the addition of the touring guitarist Matty Tommy Davidson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Psychic 9-5 Club

Psychic 9-5 Club

by HTRK
April 1, 2014
The first release for the Australian group since the death of founding member Sean Stewart in 2010 returns as as a duo with Nigel Yang and Jonnine Standish.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Beyond Ugly

Beyond Ugly

by Malachai
April 1, 2014
The third and final installment of the British duo's "Ugly" trilogy.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Drop the Vowels

Drop the Vowels

by Millie & Andrea
April 1, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for elctronic producers Andy Stott and Miles Whittaker of Demdike Stare
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
All You Can Eat

All You Can Eat

by Steel Panther
April 1, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Los Angeles metal band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
II: Void Worship

II: Void Worship

by Pilgrim
April 1, 2014
The second full-length release for the Rhode Island doom metal band is its first as duo after original bassist Count Elric the Soothsayer left in 2013.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
NOW + 4EVA

NOW + 4EVA

by Architecture in Helsinki
April 1, 2014
The Australian indie pop group's fifth full-length studio release includes a cover of the Jackie DeShannon's "When You Walk in the Room."
Metascore:
42
User Score:
6.5
Devil

Devil

by Chiodos
April 1, 2014
Produced by David Bottrill, the fourth full-length release for the Michigan post-hardcore band return with founding members Craig Owens and Derrick Frost as well as new lead guitarist Thomas Erak.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Inventions

Inventions

by Inventions
April 1, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration between Matthew Cooper of Eluvium and Mark T. Smith of Explosions In The Sky.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Lion City

Lion City

by Dirtmusic
April 1, 2014
The second release for the electronic collaboration between former Bad Seed member Hugo Seed, The Walkabouts' Chris Eckman, and West African artists including Ibrahima Douf, Super 11, Samba Touré, Aminata Wassidjé Traoré, and Ben Zabo.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
I Shall Die Here

I Shall Die Here

by The Body
April 1, 2014
The experimental doom band worked with Bobby Krlic (also known as the Haxan Cloak) on its fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Metal Metal

Metal Metal

by Metá Metá
April 1, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brazilian band influenced by African sounds features Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen on two tracks.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Pattern Is Movement

Pattern Is Movement

by Pattern Is Movement
April 1, 2014
This is the fourth full-length release for the Philadelphia experimental pop duo of drummer Chris Ward and keyboardist/vocalist Andrew Thiboldeaux.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
In Each and Every One

In Each and Every One

by Polar Bear
April 1, 2014
This is the fifth full-length release for the experimental jazz band led by Sebastian Rochford.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Man on the Rocks

Man on the Rocks

by Mike Oldfield
April 1, 2014
The latest release for the British rock artist was produced with Stephen Lipson and features contributions from John Robinson, Matt Rollings, Leland Sklar, Luke Spiller, and Michael Thompson.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
6.7
Here and Nowhere Else

Here and Nowhere Else

by Cloud Nothings
April 1, 2014
The fourth studio release for the Cleveland indie rock band led by Dylan Baldi was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Sweet Disarray

Sweet Disarray

by Dan Croll
April 1, 2014
The debut release for the Liverpool-based singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.1
Education, Education, Education & War

Education, Education, Education & War

by Kaiser Chiefs
April 1, 2014
The fifth studio release for the rock band was produced by Ben H. Allen III and is its first without Nick Hodgson who left in December 2012 (Vijay Mistry takes over on drums).
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.1
The Infamous Mobb Deep

The Infamous Mobb Deep

by Mobb Deep
April 1, 2014
The eighth studio release for the rap duo of Havoc and Prodigy features guest appearances from Bun B, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Juicy J, The Lox, Nas, Snoop Dogg, and Mack Wilds. It also includes a disc of unreleased tracks from 1995's The Infamous sessions.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Salad Days

Salad Days

by Mac DeMarco
April 1, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the Canadian singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Range of Light

Range of Light

by S. Carey
April 1, 2014
The second full-length solo release for the Bon Iver drummer includes a guest appearance from Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.6
Hot Dreams

Hot Dreams

by Timber Timbre
April 1, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian folk band led by Taylor Kirk and was produced by Simon Trottier.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
A  Series of Shocks

A Series of Shocks

by Tobias.
April 1, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the Berlin-based electronic producer Tobias Freund.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Himalayan

Himalayan

by Band of Skulls
April 1, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the British alternative rock trio was produced by Nick Launay.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Cope

Cope

by Manchester Orchestra
April 1, 2014
The fourth studio release for the Atlanta-based indie rock band was produced with Dan Hannon.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Arc Iris

Arc Iris

by Arc Iris
April 1, 2014
This is the debut release for the former Low Anthem member Jocie Adams.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
A Dotted Line

A Dotted Line

by Nickel Creek
April 1, 2014
The Grammy-winning bluegrass trio of Chris Thile, Sara Watkins, and Sean Watkins return from its 2007 "indefinite hiatus" to release its Eric Valentine-produced sixth studio album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Life Journey

Life Journey

by Leon Russell
April 1, 2014
The latest solo release for the pianist was produced by Tommy LiPuma and includes two original songs.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Baby

Baby

by White Hinterland
April 1, 2014
The third full-length studio release for Casey Dienel was self-produced in a home studio in her parents' basement.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
3rd

3rd

by The Baseball Project
March 25, 2014
This is the third release of baseball themed songs for the indie rock super group that includes Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Mike Mills, Linda Pitmo, and Steve Wynn.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Mess

Mess

by Liars
March 25, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the rock trio was produced by band member, Angus Andrew.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
The  Rite of Spring

The Rite of Spring

by The Bad Plus
March 25, 2014
The jazz piano trio's latest release is an interpretation of Igor Stravinsky's 1913 work, Rite of Spring.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Winter & the Wolves

Winter & the Wolves

by Grieves
March 25, 2014
The fifth release for the Seattle-based indie rapper features guest appearances from Slug and producer B. Lewis.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.0
Teeth Dreams

Teeth Dreams

by The Hold Steady
March 25, 2014
The sixth studio album for the band is its first in four years and was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
About Last Night

About Last Night

by Sleeper Agent
March 25, 2014
The second release for the Kentucky band led by Alex Kandel was produced by Jay Joyce and Eric Bass.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Two

Two

by Owls
March 25, 2014
The indie rock band led by Tim Kinsella reunited in 2012 after disbanding in 2002 and worked for 18 months to release its first studio release in 13 years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Forcefield

Forcefield

by Tokyo Police Club
March 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian indie rock quartet was produced by Doug Boehm and the band's lead singer, David Monks.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Singles

Singles

by Future Islands
March 25, 2014
The Baltimore trio's first release on the 4AD label was produced by Chris Coady.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Pocketknife

Pocketknife

by Mr. Little Jeans
March 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Norwegian indie pop singer Monica Birkenes was produced by Tim Anderson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Odulek

Odulek

by Jimi Goodwin
March 25, 2014
The debut solo release for the Doves frontman was produced with Dan Austin.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road [40th Anniversary Edition]

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road [40th Anniversary Edition]

by Elton John
March 25, 2014
The deluxe remastered release of the Rocket Man's 1973 album includes a disc of b-sides and covers by such artists as The Band Perry, Fall Out Boy, John Grant, Hunter Hayes, Imelda May, Miguel, Emili Sande, Ed Sheeran, and Zac Brown Band. The Super Deluxe adds a complete recording of the December 1973 Hammersmith concert and a DVD of Bryan Forbes' 1973 film, Elton John and Bernie Taupin Say Goodbye To Norma Jean and Other Things.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.0
Oh, Common Life

Oh, Common Life

by Fireworks
March 25, 2014
This is the third full-length studio release for the Detroit pop-punk band led by David Mackinder.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Reverie Lagoon: Music for Escapism Only

Reverie Lagoon: Music for Escapism Only

by Seahaven
March 25, 2014
The second full-length release for the Southern California indie rock band was produced by Ben Brodin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Out Among the Stars

Out Among the Stars

by Johnny Cash
March 25, 2014
Originally produced by Billy Sherrill, the album of 12 songs contains songs recorded during sessions in 1981 and 1984 with guest appearances from June Carter Cash and Waylon Jennings was shelved by Columbia. Discovered by John Carter Cash in 2012, Buddy Miller, Jerry Douglas, Hargus "Pig" Robbins and Marty Stuart re-recorded their parts for this new release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Seer

Seer

by Golden Retriever
March 25, 2014
The third release for the Oregon duo of Matt Carlson and Jonathan Sielaff was recorded over two years.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
World of Joy

World of Joy

by Howler
March 25, 2014
Produced by Chris Heidman, the second full-length release for the Minneapolis rock band is its first with new drummer Rory MacMurdo.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
New Gods

New Gods

by Withered Hand
March 25, 2014
The second full-length release for folk rock singer-songwriter Dan Willson was produced by Tony Doogan.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Light Divide

Light Divide

by Jon Porras
March 25, 2014
The fourth solo release for the Barn Owl guitarist sees Porras moving toward an electronic ambient sound.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Till Midnight

Till Midnight

by Chuck Ragan
March 25, 2014
The fourth studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Christopher Thorn and features guest appearances from Ben Nichols of Lucero, Dave Hause of The Loved Ones, Jenny O., Chad Price, and John Snodgrass of Drag The River.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Shakira

Shakira

by Shakira
March 25, 2014
The first English-language release since 2009's She Wolf for the Colombian singer features guest appearances from Magic!, Rihanna, and Blake Shelton.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits 2001-2013

May Death Never Stop You: The Greatest Hits 2001-2013

by My Chemical Romance
March 25, 2014
The 19-track compilation for the pop-punk New Jersey band includes one new song, two unreleased tracks, and three demos.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8