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The  New Classic

The New Classic

by Iggy Azalea
April 22, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the Australian rapper features guest appearances from Charli XCX, Mavado, Rita Ora, and T.I.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.5
Modern Creation

Modern Creation

by The Whigs
April 22, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the now Nashville-based trio was produced by Jim Scott.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Weird Drift

Weird Drift

by Heterotic
April 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the Mike Paradinas project features vocals from Vezelay (Matthieu Le Berre).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Rented World

Rented World

by The Menzingers
April 22, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Pennsylvania punk band was produced by Jonathan Low.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Loom

Loom

by Fear of Men
April 22, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the British indie pop trio of Jessica Weiss, Daniel Falvey (Guitar), and Michael Miles is a follow-up to its 2012 single compilation, "Early Fragments."
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.6
The  Way and Color

The Way and Color

by TEEN
April 22, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn band formed by Lizzie & Teeny Lieberson is its first with new bassist Boshra AlSaadi.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Pop Psychology

Pop Psychology

by Neon Trees
April 22, 2014
The third full-length release for the Utah band was influenced by the therapy sessions of lead singer, Tyler Glenn.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.1
Fortune

Fortune

by Black Prairie
April 22, 2014
The fourth full-length release for what was a bluegrass side project of the Decemberists was produced by Vance Powell.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Honest

Honest

by Future
April 22, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from Andre 3000, Casino, Drake, Pharrell, Pusha T, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.4
Music from Republik der Wölfe

Music from Republik der Wölfe

by The Ministry of Wolves
April 22, 2014
The album inspired by the Grimm stories re-interpreted in Anne Sexton’s Transformations was created as a soundtrack for a theater production by the band led by Mick Harvey.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Cannibals With Cutlery

Cannibals With Cutlery

by To Kill a King
April 22, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British folk rock band led by Ralph Pelleymounte was re-released with four bonus tracks.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
The  Phoenix & the Turtle

The Phoenix & the Turtle

by Beverley Martyn
April 21, 2014
The British folk singer-songwriter looks back on her career including a song she began writing with Nick Drake before his death in 1974.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Drop

Drop

by Thee Oh Sees
April 19, 2014
Garage/psych rocker John Dwyer moves to Los Angeles and worked with Casafis, Mikal Cronin, Greer McGettrick and Woodhouse on the his latest studio release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Space Project

Space Project

by Various Artists
April 19, 2014
The Antlers, Beach House, Jesu, Mutual Benefit, Spiritualized, and Youth Lagoon were some of the musicians given a opportunity to contribute music inspired by the sounds from NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 satellites.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
P.T.S.D.: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

P.T.S.D.: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

by Pharoahe Monch
April 15, 2014
The fourth solo release for the New York rapper is a concept album influenced by his own experience with depression and features guest appearances from Black Thought, dEnAuN, Talib Kweli, and The Stepkids.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Lithium Burn

Lithium Burn

by Deleted Scenes
April 15, 2014
The third full-length release for the Washington, D.C. band led by Daniel Scheuerman is its first with new drummer Ricardo Lagomasino and was produced by Brian McTear and Jon Low.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Overdrive

Overdrive

by Shonen Knife
April 15, 2014
This is the 19th full-length studio release from the Japanese pop punk trio.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Built on Glass

Built on Glass

by Chet Faker
April 15, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Australian producer, songwriter, and singer Nick Murphy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Fly Rasta

Fly Rasta

by Ziggy Marley
April 15, 2014
The fifth solo release for Bob Marley's oldest son includes contributions from DJ U-Roy, Erica Newell, Sharon and Cedella Marley.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Undefeated

Undefeated

by Bobby Bare, Jr.'s Young Criminals' Starvation League
April 15, 2014
The fourth release for the Nashville alt-country-rock singer with the Young Criminals' Starvation League is the first in four years.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The  Both

The Both

by The Both
April 15, 2014
The debut release for the collaboration between Aimee Mann and Ted Leo was produced by Paul Bryan.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.1
The  Birds of Satan

The Birds of Satan

by The Birds of Satan
April 15, 2014
The full-length debut release for the alternative rock band led by Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins features guest appearances from Dave Grohl, Drew Hester, Rami Jaffee, and Pat Smear.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Melana Chasmata

Melana Chasmata

by Triptykon
April 15, 2014
The second full-length release for the Swedish metal quartet was produced by band members Tom Warrior and V. Santura.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
3.4
Red Beans and Weiss

Red Beans and Weiss

by Chuck E. Weiss
April 15, 2014
The first release in eight years for the Los Angeles blues rock artist was executive produced by Johnny Depp and Tom Waits.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Do To the Beast

Do To the Beast

by The Afghan Whigs
April 15, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the Cincinnati alternative rock band led by Greg Dulli is its first album of new material since 1998's 1965.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Tarpaper Sky

Tarpaper Sky

by Rodney Crowell
April 15, 2014
After his Grammy-winning collaboration with Emmylou Harris, the singer-songwriter returns with his 14th self-produced solo release.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Homo Erraticus

Homo Erraticus

by Ian Anderson
April 15, 2014
The sixth solo release for the Jethro Tull frontman is a concept album based on a writings of a historian named Ernest T. Parritt.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
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:
tbd
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
User Score:
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