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Blood Red Shoes

Blood Red Shoes

by Blood Red Shoes
March 3, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British duo was self-produced and recorded in Berlin.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.2
Die Without Hope

Die Without Hope

by Carnifex
March 3, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the San Diego death metal band was produced by Mark Lewis.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
This Thing of Ours

This Thing of Ours

by Rainy Milo
March 3, 2014
The debut full-length studio release for the British singer includes influences from hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and pop.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
All Her Fault

All Her Fault

by Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs
March 3, 2014
The seventh full-length release for Holly Golightly and Lawyer Dave includes a cover of Richard M. Jones' "Trouble in Mind."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Close to the Glass

Close to the Glass

by The Notwist
February 25, 2014
Th eighth full-length release for the German electronic band is its first studio album in over five years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Blank Project

Blank Project

by Neneh Cherry
February 25, 2014
The Swedish pop singer worked with producer Kieran Hebden and RocketNumber Nine on her first solo release in over 18 years.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Island Intervals

Island Intervals

by Death Vessel
February 25, 2014
Joel Thibodeau worked with Alex Somers and Jónsi on his third release as Death Vessel.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Lunatic

Lunatic

by Kongos
February 25, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the South Africa-based indie rock band.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.7
Blue Film

Blue Film

by Lo-Fang
February 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles artist Matthew Hemerlein was written and recorded while traveling between his parents house in Maryland, Nashville, Asia, and Europe.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Manhattan

Manhattan

by Skaters
February 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York punk rock band was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Oxymoron

Oxymoron

by ScHoolboy Q
February 25, 2014
The major label debut release for the Los Angles rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, BJ the Chicago Kid, Kurupt, Jay Rock, Raekwon, Suga Free, and Tyler The Creator.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Estoile Naiant

Estoile Naiant

by patten
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British electronic producer is his first on the Wrap label.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
DJ-Kicks

DJ-Kicks

by Brandt Brauer Frick
February 25, 2014
The latest DJ Kicks collection was mixed at Berlin's Watergate club by the German techno trio.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Violent Light

Violent Light

by Milagres
February 25, 2014
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based indie quartet was produced by band member Fraser McCulloch.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Slo Light

Slo Light

by Davidge
February 25, 2014
The debut release for the musican/producer better known for being a member of Massive Attack features vocals from Cate Le Bon, Karima Francis, Emi Green, Low Roar, Sandie Shaw, Claire Tchaikowski and Stephonik Youth.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Voices In A Rented Room

Voices In A Rented Room

by New Bums
February 25, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration by Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance and Donovan Quinn of Skygreen Leopards.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Riser

Riser

by Dierks Bentley
February 25, 2014
The latest full-length studio release for the country singer features guest appearances from Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.3
Doubled Exposure

Doubled Exposure

by D. Charles Speer & the Helix
February 25, 2014
The latest release for the band led by Dave Shuford was recorded in upstate New York by Jason Meagher includes influences of Americana, blues, folk, and rock music.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Your Arsenal [Definitive Master]

Your Arsenal [Definitive Master]

by Morrissey
February 25, 2014
The remastered of the former Smiths frontman's 1992 album includes a live DVD of the 1991 Halloween concert at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Hubba Bubba

Hubba Bubba

by Damaged Bug
February 25, 2014
This is the debut solo release for the solo electronic pop project of Thee Oh Sees' John Dwyer.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Daughter of Everything

Daughter of Everything

by Vertical Scratchers
February 25, 2014
The debut release from the collaboration between John Schmersal and former Triclops!/Anywhere member Christian Beaulieu includes a guest appearance from Robert Pollard.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
To Live Alone in That Long Summer

To Live Alone in That Long Summer

by Barzin
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Sandro Perri.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Workbook 25 [Deluxe Edition]

Workbook 25 [Deluxe Edition]

by Bob Mould
February 25, 2014
The reissue of the former Hüsker Dü singer/guitarist's debut solo release includes a disc of B-sides and the complete performance at Chicago's Cabaret Metro in 1989.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
No. 2

No. 2

by Christina Vantzou
February 25, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Brussels-based experimental artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon

Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon

by Kid Cudi
February 25, 2014
Originally an EP, the 10-track album was a surprise midnight release for the hip hop artist.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.9
Hornet's Nest

Hornet's Nest

by Joe Louis Walker
February 25, 2014
The latest release for the blues artist was produced by Tom Hambridge.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Cosmos

Cosmos

by Yellow Ostrich
February 25, 2014
Inspired by Cal Sagan's book of the same name, the third full-length release for the New York City-based indie rock band is its first without Jon Natchez.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Twin Forks

Twin Forks

by Twin Forks
February 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the folk-inspired rock band led by Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba was produced by Ammar Malik and Robopop.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Psychic Mess

Psychic Mess

by Creative Adult
February 25, 2014
The debut full-length release for the San Francisco Bay Area-based punk quartet was produced by Efrim Menuck of Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Keel Her

Keel Her

by Keel Her
February 25, 2014
The 18-track lo-fi debut release for Brighton-based Rose Keeler-Schäffeler includes a remix from R. Stevie Moore.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Home, Like Noplace Is There

Home, Like Noplace Is There

by The Hotelier
February 25, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Massachusetts indie rock quartet formerly known as The Hotel Year.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.4
Morning Phase

Morning Phase

by Beck
February 25, 2014
The 12th studio release for the singer-songwriter includes contributions from Jason Falkner, Smokey Hormel, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Justin Meldal-Johnsen, and Joey Waronker.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
St. Vincent

St. Vincent

by St. Vincent
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the indie artist was produced by John Congleton and includes contributions from Dap-Kings drummer Homer Steinweiss and Midlake's McKenzie Smith.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
Present Tense

Present Tense

by Wild Beasts
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the British four-piece was co-produced by Lexxx and Leo Abrahams.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.4
Inner Fire

Inner Fire

by The Souljazz Orchestra
February 25, 2014
The sixth release for the Canadian collective was produced by Pierre Chrétien and Jason Jakunas.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Six

Six

by Thalia Zedek Band
February 25, 2014
The six-track mini-album for the singer-songwriter includes a cover of Freakwater’s “Flat Hand.”
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Granular Tales

Granular Tales

by The Woodentops
February 24, 2014
This is the first studio release in over 25 years for the British indie rock band that includes Rolo McGinty, Simon Mawby, Frank de Freitas, Paul Ashby, Richard Thomas, and Aine O'Keeffe.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
A Long Way To the Beginning

A Long Way To the Beginning

by Seun Kuti & Egypt 80
February 24, 2014
The third release from the youngest son of Fela Kuti was produced by Robert Glasper.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Black Soul Choir

Black Soul Choir

by Wolves like Us
February 24, 2014
The second full-length release for the Norwegian heavy metal band was produced by Mike Hartung.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Guilt Mirrors

Guilt Mirrors

by Shocking Pinks
February 18, 2014
The first release in seven years for the New Zealand artist Nick Harte was influenced by the 2011 Christchurch earthquake .
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Digital Resistance

Digital Resistance

by Slough Feg
February 18, 2014
The ninth full-length studio release for the San Francisco-based metal band was produced by frontman Mike Scalzi and Justin Weis.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Cult

Cult

by Bayside
February 18, 2014
The sixth full-length release for the New York punk band led by Anthony Raneri is its first on the Hopeless label.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Kindly Bent to Free Us

Kindly Bent to Free Us

by Cynic
February 18, 2014
This is the third full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based progressive rock band.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
2.7
You Should Be So Lucky

You Should Be So Lucky

by Benmont Tench
February 18, 2014
Produced by Glyn Johns, the debut solo release for the Heartbreaker member includes support from Don Was, Ethan Johns, Jeremy Stacey, and Blake Mills.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Rattlesnake Cage

Rattlesnake Cage

by Steve Dawson
February 18, 2014
The latest release for the Nashville-based Canadian producer/singer-songwriter is an instrumental guitar album.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Weird Kids

Weird Kids

by We Are the In Crowd
February 18, 2014
The second full-length release for the pop-punk quintet was produced by John Feldmann.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Half the City

Half the City

by St. Paul & the Broken Bones
February 18, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Alabama soul band led by Paul Janeway was produced by Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Bluebird

Bluebird

by Dawn Landes
February 18, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Thomas Bartlett (aka Doveman).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
All Love's Legal

All Love's Legal

by Planningtorock
February 18, 2014
The third full-length release for Berlin-based Jam Rostron (formerly Janine Rostron) includes themes about gender equality and identity.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles

Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles

by Suzanne Vega
February 18, 2014
The first release of original material in seven years for the New York singer-songwriter was produced by Gerry Leonard.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Toujours

Toujours

by Sabina
February 18, 2014
The debut solo release for Brazilian Girls' Sabina Sciubba was produced with Frederik Rubens.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Issues

Issues

by Issues
February 18, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Atlanta metalcore band was produced by Kris Crummett.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
Gravitas

Gravitas

by Talib Kweli
February 18, 2014
The sixth solo studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Black Thought, Gary Clark Jr., Abby Dobson, Mike Posner, Raekwon, and The Underachievers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Burn Your Fire for No Witness

Burn Your Fire for No Witness

by Angel Olsen
February 18, 2014
The full-length release for the Missouri-born singer-songwriter was produced with John Congleton.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Motivational Jumpsuit

Motivational Jumpsuit

by Guided by Voices
February 18, 2014
The fifth release since the Robert Pollard-led band reformed in 2010 is its first without drummer Kevin Fennell.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
Beloved

Beloved

by I Killed the Prom Queen
February 18, 2014
The third release for the Australian metalcore band is its first in seven years with Jona Weinhofen and Kevin Cameron joined by new members, Jamie Hope, Shane O'Brien, and Benjamin Coyte.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The  Brink

The Brink

by The Jezabels
February 18, 2014
The second full-length release for the Australian indie quartet was produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.7
Somewhere Else

Somewhere Else

by Lydia Loveless
February 18, 2014
The Ohio country-rock singer is backed by Nick German, Ben Lamb, and Todd May on her third full-length release.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Voices

Voices

by Phantogram
February 18, 2014
The second full-length release for the electronic-rock duo of Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.5
Past Life

Past Life

by Lost in the Trees
February 18, 2014
The third full-length release for the band led by Ari Picker is down to from a quintet to a quartet.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
Wave 1 [EP]

Wave 1 [EP]

by Com Truise
February 18, 2014
The latest release for Seth Haley is a seven-track EP includes a guest appearance from Joel Ford.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
Bad Self Portraits

Bad Self Portraits

by Lake Street Dive
February 18, 2014
The Brooklyn-based band formed by former students at the New England Conservatory releases its second full-length studio album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Music Speaks

Music Speaks

by Candice Glover
February 18, 2014
The debut studio release for the American Idol season 12 winner includes songs co-written by Fantasia Barrino and Jazmine Sullivan.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.3
Blame Confusion

Blame Confusion

by Solids
February 18, 2014
This is the full-length debut release for the Montreal duo of Xavier Germain-Poitras and Louis Guillemette.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Undress

Undress

by Jesca Hoop
February 17, 2014
The singer-songwriter re-records her 2010 album as an acoustic effort with guest appearances from Sam Beam, Guy Garvey, Willy Mason, and Erika Wennerstrom.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Belomancie

Belomancie

by Sun Araw
February 17, 2014
The seventh full-length release for Cameron Stallone as Sun Araw was self-produced.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
You

You

by Picastro
February 17, 2014
This is the fifth full-length release for the Toronto-based trio that once include Owen Pallett as a member.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Peroxide

Peroxide

by Nina Nesbitt
February 17, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced with Iain Archer and Jake Gosling.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.1
Hotel Valentine

Hotel Valentine

by Cibo Matto
February 14, 2014
The first album in 15 years from the avant-garde pop duo of Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori is a concept album about a hotel haunted by a female ghost.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
The Red Book

The Red Book

by Penguin Cafe
February 11, 2014
The second release for the Arthur Jeffes-led ensemble was influenced by his project for NASA and the International Space Orchestra.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
You're Gonna Miss It All

You're Gonna Miss It All

by Modern Baseball
February 11, 2014
The second full-length release for the Philadelphia indie pop band was mastered by Will Yip.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Sleepwalking Sailors

Sleepwalking Sailors

by Helms Alee
February 11, 2014
This is the third release for the Seattle-based sludge rock trio.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
War Room Stories

War Room Stories

by Breton
February 11, 2014
The second full-length release for the British indie electronic band was recorded at an old Soviet radio studio in East Berlin.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.8
Benji

Benji

by Sun Kil Moon
February 11, 2014
The sixth full-length release for Mark Kozelek as Sun Kil Moon includes contributions from Owen Ashworth, Will Oldham, Sonic Youth's Steve Shelley, and Jen Wood.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Sun Structures

Sun Structures

by Temples
February 11, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the psych rock-inspired British quartet led by James Bagshaw and Tom Warmsley.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.6
Cheatahs

Cheatahs

by Cheatahs
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for the London-based band led by Nathan Hewitt was self-produced.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Emmaar

Emmaar

by Tinariwen
February 11, 2014
Saul Williams, Matt Sweeney and Josh Klinghoffer appear as guests on the sixth release for the desert blues rock band from Mali.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
If You Knew Her

If You Knew Her

by Zara McFarlane
February 11, 2014
This is the second full-length solo release for the British jazz singer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Acoustic at the Ryman [Live]

Acoustic at the Ryman [Live]

by Band of Horses
February 11, 2014
The ten-track live acoustic release from the indie rock band features songs recorded at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium in April 2013.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Dizzy Heights

Dizzy Heights

by Neil Finn
February 11, 2014
The Crowded House co-founder worked with Dave Fridmann on his first solo work since 2001's One Nil.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
+++ (Crosses)

+++ (Crosses)

by ††† (Crosses)
February 11, 2014
This is the full-length debut for the side project formed by Deftones' Chino Moreno Far's Shaun Lopez. and Chuck Doom.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Real Hair [EP]

Real Hair [EP]

by Speedy Ortiz
February 11, 2014
The four-track EP for the indie rock band led by Sadie Dupuis was produced by Paul Q. Kolderie.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.3
Let's Go Extinct

Let's Go Extinct

by Fanfarlo
February 11, 2014
The third full-length release for the London-based band was recorded in Wales with producer David Wrench.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
The  Ghosts of Then & Now

The Ghosts of Then & Now

by Illum Sphere
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for Ryan Hunn as Illum Sphere features guest appearances from such artists as Shigeto, Shadowbox, and Mai Nestor of Facit.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Death After Life

Death After Life

by Thug Entrancer
February 11, 2014
This is the debut full-length techno release for Chicago-based producer Ryan McRyhew.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Animal Heart

Animal Heart

by Nina Persson
February 11, 2014
The former A Camp and Cardigans singer releases her first solo release under her real name.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.6
True Love Kills the Fairy Tale

True Love Kills the Fairy Tale

by The Casket Girls
February 11, 2014
The second release for the trio of Ryan Graveface of Black Moth Super Rainbow and sisters Elsa and Phaedra Greene features the drummer TW Walsh.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1995

Hardcore Traxx: Dance Mania Records 1986-1995

by Various Artists
February 11, 2014
The double compilation includes early examples of Chicago house music as well as the ghetto house music the label became known for.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Poemss

Poemss

by Poemss
February 11, 2014
This is the debut release for the collaboration between producer Joanne Pollock and Aaron Funk of Venetian Snares.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The  Lights from the Chemical Plant

The Lights from the Chemical Plant

by Robert Ellis
February 11, 2014
The third full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Jacquire King.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Ledges

Ledges

by Noah Gundersen
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter who previously headed up The Courage was self-produced.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Galore

Galore

by Thumpers
February 11, 2014
The debut full-length release for the British duo of Marcus Pepperell and John Hamson, Jr. was produced with David Kosten.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Small Town Heroes

Small Town Heroes

by Hurray for the Riff Raff
February 11, 2014
The latest release for the folk ensemble led by Alynda Lee Segarra is its first on the ATO label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Lo-Fantasy

Lo-Fantasy

by Sam Roberts Band
February 11, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the band led by the Canadian rock singer-songwriter was produced by Youth.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The  Soul is Quick

The Soul is Quick

by Hands
February 10, 2014
This is the debut release for the Axel Willner as Hands.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Let's Wrestle

Let's Wrestle

by Let's Wrestle
February 10, 2014
The third full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by Rory Atwell.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Wedding Bells [EP]

Wedding Bells [EP]

by Cashmere Cat
February 10, 2014
This is the four-track EP from Norwegian producer Magnus August Høiberg.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
As the Stars

As the Stars

by Woods of Desolation
February 6, 2014
The third full-length release for the Australian black metal band led by D features , Luke Mills of Nazxul, Old of Drohtnung, Pestilential Shadows, and Vlad of Drudkh.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
High Land, Hard Rain [30th Anniversary Edition]

High Land, Hard Rain [30th Anniversary Edition]

by Aztec Camera
February 4, 2014
The reissue of the remastered debut release from the Roddy Frame-led band includes a disc of B-sides, remixes, and live tracks.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5
Pop Ambient 2014

Pop Ambient 2014

by Various Artists
February 4, 2014
The 14th compilation of ambient music includes contributions from The Field, Ulf Lohmann, and Wolfgang Voigt (aka Gas).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd