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Little Red

Little Red

by Katy B
February 3, 2014
The second full-length release for the British singer features production from Artwork, George FitzGerald, Geeneus, Jacques Greene, Joker, and Route 94 as well as guest appearances from Jessie Ware and Sampha.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Vagabond

Vagabond

by Eddi Reader
February 3, 2014
Alan Kelly, Ian Carr, Roy Dodds and John McCusker contribute to the Scottish singer-songwriter's first album since 2009's Love Is The Way.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Innocence

Innocence

by Pontiak
January 28, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the Virginia rock trio was recorded without computers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Metropole

Metropole

by The Lawrence Arms
January 28, 2014
The first release in eight years for the Chicago-based punk trio was co-produced with Matt Allison.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
Doug Tuttle

Doug Tuttle

by Doug Tuttle
January 28, 2014
This is the solo debut release for the former Mmoss guitarist following the end of the psych rock band with Rachel Neveu.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Maui Tears

Maui Tears

by Sleepy Sun
January 28, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the San Francisco psych rock now led by Bret Constantino was produced with Tim Green.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
No Depression [Legacy Edition]

No Depression [Legacy Edition]

by Uncle Tupelo
January 28, 2014
The reissued and expanded release of the debut album from the alt-country band led by Jay Farrar and Jeff Tweedy includes its 1989 demo tape Not Forever, Just for Now.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
Fifth

Fifth

by The Autumn Defense
January 28, 2014
The fifth release from the the side project of Wilco members John Stirratt and Patrick Sansone includes contributions from James “Hags” Haggerty, Greg Wieczoreck, and John Pirrucello.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Come to Life

Come to Life

by Cities Aviv
January 28, 2014
This is the third full-length release for the Memphis rapper Gavin Mays as Cities Aviv.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Cilvia: Demo [EP]

Cilvia: Demo [EP]

by Isaiah Rashad
January 28, 2014
The 11-track EP for the Tennessee rapper features guest appearances from Michael Da Vinci, Jean Deaux, Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, and SZA.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
The  B-Sides

The B-Sides

by The Gaslight Anthem
January 28, 2014
The collection includes live tracks, acoustic songs, covers, and session recordings from between 2008 and 2011.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
Held in Splendor

Held in Splendor

by Quilt
January 28, 2014
The second release for the 1960s-influenced Boston trio was produced by the Woods' Jarvis Taveniere.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
No Way There from Here

No Way There from Here

by Laura Cantrell
January 28, 2014
The fifth studio release for the the country singer was recorded in Nashville and is her first album of original material since 2005’s Humming By The Flowered Vine.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Spiritual Emergency

Spiritual Emergency

by Guardian Alien
January 28, 2014
This is the second release for the psychedelic rock project led by Greg Fox.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Goodnight Tender

Goodnight Tender

by Amy Ray
January 28, 2014
The Indigo Girls' singer-songwriter's sixth solo release includes three songs co-produced with Phil Cook.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Art of Obscurity

The Art of Obscurity

by Iain Matthews
January 28, 2014
The first solo release in 15 years from the founder of Fairport Convention was produced by Bradley Kopp.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

by Transatlantic
January 28, 2014
This is the fourth studio release for the progressive rock band that includes Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, and Pete Trewavas.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Let's Fly a Kite

Let's Fly a Kite

by Eleni Mandell
January 28, 2014
The ninth release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was produced by Neil Brockbank.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
 Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz & Twoubadou Sounds, 1960-1978

Haiti Direct: Big Band, Mini Jazz & Twoubadou Sounds, 1960-1978

by Various Artists
January 28, 2014
The compilation of Haitian dance music from the 1960s and '70s including music styles such as Compas Direct, Mini-Jazz and twoubadou.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.5
Hold Me [EP]

Hold Me [EP]

by Cooly G
January 28, 2014
The three-track EP from the British artist/producer includes a guest appearance from DVA.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Choir of Echoes

Choir of Echoes

by Peggy Sue
January 28, 2014
The third full-length studio release for the British indie folk band was produced by Jimmy Robertson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.8
Trouble

Trouble

by Hospitality
January 28, 2014
The second release for the Brooklyn indie pop trio was co-produced by Nathan Michel and Matt Boynton.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Too True

Too True

by Dum Dum Girls
January 28, 2014
The third full-length release for the indie pop band led by Dee Dee Penny was produced by Richard Gottehrer and Sune Rose Wagner of the Raveonettes.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Piano Nights

Piano Nights

by Bohren & der Club of Gore
January 28, 2014
This is the seventh full-length release for the German ambient jazz band led by Christoph Clöser and Morten Gass.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Morgan Delt

Morgan Delt

by Morgan Delt
January 28, 2014
The debut full-length release for the California indie pop singer-songwriter was influenced by 1960s music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Divine Ecstasy

Divine Ecstasy

by Supreme Cuts
January 28, 2014
The second release for Chicago-based production duo of Mike Perry and Austin Kjeultes features guest appearances from Poliça's Channy Leaneagh, Mahaut Mondino, Haleek Maul, and Shy Girls.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Ghettoville

Ghettoville

by Actress
January 28, 2014
The fourth full-length release for Darren Cunningham is considered a sequel to his 2008 debut Hazyville.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Into the Lime

Into the Lime

by The New Mendicants
January 28, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the pop rock supergroup formed by Joe Pernice of the Pernice Brothers, Teenage Fanclub's Norman Blake, and Mike Belisky of The Sadies.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Where Shine New Lights

Where Shine New Lights

by Tara Jane O'Neil
January 28, 2014
The seventh solo release for the former Rodan bassist is her first on the Kranky label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Drowners

Drowners

by Drowners
January 28, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York-based band led by Welsh native Matt Hitt includes three songs from its 2013 EP, Between Us Girls.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.4
Croz

Croz

by David Crosby
January 28, 2014
The first studio solo release in 20 years for the founding member of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash features guest appearances from Mark Knopfler, Wynton Marsalis, Leland Sklar, and Steve Tavaglione.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Do Not Engage

Do Not Engage

by The Pack A.D.
January 28, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release for the Vancouver indie rock duo of Becky Black and Maya Miller was produced by Jim Diamond.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
In Roses

In Roses

by Gem Club
January 28, 2014
Magik Magik Orchestra string arranger Minna Choi joined on the second release for the Massachusetts-based duo of Christopher Barnes and Kristen Drymala.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
The  Green [EP]

The Green [EP]

by Bibio
January 28, 2014
The six-track EP from Stephen Wilkinson revisits the sounds of the single Dye The Water Green from 2013's Silver Wilkinson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
Eve

Eve

by Angélique Kidjo
January 28, 2014
The first release in four years for the Grammy-winning Beninese singer-songwriter was produced by Patrick Dillett with guest appearances from such artists as ASA, Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmagli, Dr. John, Yvonne Kidjo, the Kronos Quartet, Trio Teriba, and the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Cavalier Youth

Cavalier Youth

by You Me at Six
January 27, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the British rock band led by Josh Franceschi was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.2
Moodymann

Moodymann

by Moodymann
January 27, 2014
The Detroit techno artist's latest release includes guest appearances from Amp Fiddler, Andres, and José James.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.2
Cutting Up the Present Leaks Out the Future

Cutting Up the Present Leaks Out the Future

by Hatcham Social
January 27, 2014
The third release for the London alternative rock band was self-produced and self-recorded live on tape.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Lord Steppington

Lord Steppington

by Step Brothers
January 21, 2014
The debut rap collaboration from Evidence and Alchemist features guest appearances from such artists as Action Bronson, Fashawn, Domo Genesis, Roc Marciano, Oh No, and Styles P.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Grass Punks

Grass Punks

by Tom Brosseau
January 21, 2014
Produced by Sean Watkins, the folk singer's seventh studio release is his first album in five years.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Occult Delight

Occult Delight

by Mode Moderne
January 21, 2014
Their third full-length release for the Canadian indie-pop quartet led by Philip Intile.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
tbd
Beach House [EP]

Beach House [EP]

by Ty Dolla $ign
January 21, 2014
B.o.B, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa, Jat Rock, and Trey Songz are some of the guests on the seven-track studio EP from the Los Angeles rapper.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
4.8
Revelation

Revelation

by Los Lonely Boys
January 21, 2014
The Texas trio worked with Don Gehman and Matthew Gerrard on its first album in three years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
From All Purity

From All Purity

by Indian
January 21, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the Chicago doom metal band was produced by Sanford Parker.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.7
Oblique to All Paths

Oblique to All Paths

by Culted
January 21, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the doom metal band.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Like It Never Happened

Like It Never Happened

by Elizabeth & the Catapult
January 21, 2014
Elizabeth Ziman worked with Dan Molad and Pete Lalish on her third full-length release after learning to play guitar.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Abandoned Apartments

Abandoned Apartments

by Jeremy Jay
January 21, 2014
The fifth full-length release from the London-based indie pop artist from Los Angeles was self-produced.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Warpaint

Warpaint

by Warpaint
January 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles indie rock band was produced with Flood
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Rave Tapes

Rave Tapes

by Mogwai
January 21, 2014
The eighth full-length release for the Scottish post-rock band was produced with Paul Savage.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.1
REV

REV

by The Reverend Horton Heat
January 21, 2014
This is the first new studio release in four years for the rockabilly Texan trio of Jim Heath, Jimbo Wallace, and Scott Churilla.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
4.7
Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro

by I Break Horses
January 21, 2014
The second full-length release for the Swedish indie project of Maria Lindén and Fredrick Balck was produced, written and mixed by Lindén.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son

Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son

by Damien Jurado
January 21, 2014
The Shins' Richard Swift returns to produce the sequel to Damien Jurado's 2012 album, Maraqopa.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Chorus [EP]

Chorus [EP]

by Holly Herndon
January 21, 2014
This is a two-track EP from the California-based electronic artist/producer.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Transgender Dysphoria Blues

Transgender Dysphoria Blues

by Against Me!
January 21, 2014
The sixth full-length studio release for the punk band led by Laura Jane Grace (who came out as transgendered in 2012) explores gender dysphoria.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything

Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything

by Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra
January 21, 2014
The seventh full-length release for the often described Canadian post-rock five piece band includes influences from blues, garage, and metal music.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Shelter

Shelter

by Alcest
January 21, 2014
The fourth release for the shoegaze band was produced by Birgir Jón Birgisson and features a guest appearance from Slowdive's Neil Halstead.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.1
Have Fun with God

Have Fun with God

by Bill Callahan
January 21, 2014
Bill Callahan's 2013 album Dream River is remixed with inspiration from 1970s dub and Jamaican music.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
AGE

AGE

by The Hidden Cameras
January 21, 2014
The sixth studio release for the Canadian indie pop collective led by Joel Gibb is its first in five years.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
The U.S. Albums [Box Set]

The U.S. Albums [Box Set]

by The Beatles
January 21, 2014
The 13-disc box features albums released between 1964 and 1970 in the United States and the audio documentary, The Beatles’ Story.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Strong Feelings

Strong Feelings

by Doug Paisley
January 21, 2014
The third full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was recorded in Toronto with a band that included Gary Craig, Bazil Donovan, Robbie Grunwald, Garth Hudson, Emmett Kelly, and Mary Margaret O'Hara.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.3
The Gloaming

The Gloaming

by The Gloaming
January 21, 2014
This is the debut Irish folk-influenced release for the collaboration from Martin Hayes, Thomas Bartlett aka Doveman, Iarla Ó Lionaird, Dennis Cahill and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
Tranquilizers

Tranquilizers

by Dog Bite
January 21, 2014
With the addition of Woody Shortridge and Tak Takemura, the second release finds the band led by Phil Jones expanded to a quartet.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.3
Youth

Youth

by Wild Cub
January 21, 2014
The debut release for the Nashville-via-Brooklyn five-piece band led by Keegan DeWitt was self-released in the UK in 2012.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.5
Fabriclive 73

Fabriclive 73

by Pangaea
January 21, 2014
The latest Fabriclive release is a compilation mixed by the co-founder of Hessle Audio, Kevin McAuley.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Tuck Box [Box set]

Tuck Box [Box set]

by Nick Drake
January 21, 2014
The five-disc set of the British folk singer's three studio albums plus 2004's Made to Love Magic, which included outtakes and his final 1974 recordings and 2007's Family Tree, that included home recordings before 1969, are in a box resembling a tuck box his mother sent him when he attended Marlborough College.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Hard Working Americans

Hard Working Americans

by Hard Working Americans
January 21, 2014
The debut release of covers for the band that includes Todd Snider, Neal Casal of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Dave Schools of Widespread Panic, Chad Staehly of Great American Taxi, and Duane Trucks of King Lincoln.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Mind Over Matter

Mind Over Matter

by Young the Giant
January 21, 2014
The second release for the Southern California indie rock band was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
Sun Choir

Sun Choir

by Marram
January 20, 2014
The Edinburgh-based music collective concept album features the Light Of Love Children’s Choir and includes guest appearances from Margaret Bennett, Jarvis Cocker, doseone, Owen Pallett, and White Hinterland.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Wanderlust

Wanderlust

by Sophie Ellis-Bextor
January 20, 2014
The fifth full-length release for the British indie singer was co-written and produced by Ed Harcourt.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Captain Rugged

Captain Rugged

by Keziah Jones
January 20, 2014
The London-based, Nigeria-born artist's sixth release is about the adventures of the Nigerian superhero named Captain Rugged.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
None the Wiser

None the Wiser

by The Rifles
January 20, 2014
The fourth studio release for the British indie rock band sees the return of the original line-up and was produced by Dave McCracken.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
High Hopes

High Hopes

by Bruce Springsteen
January 14, 2014
Produced with Ron Aniello and featuring Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello on guitar, The Boss' 18th studio release includes covers, outtakes, and new takes of previously released songs.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.5
Give the People What They Want

Give the People What They Want

by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
January 14, 2014
The fifth full-length studio release for the Brooklyn soul band was originally scheduled for an August release but was delayed due to the cancer diagnosis of singer Sharon Jones.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
The River & the Thread

The River & the Thread

by Rosanne Cash
January 14, 2014
The first release of new material in eight years for the singer-songwriter was inspired by her travels in the South.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.5
Has God Seen My Shadow? An Anthology 1989-2011

Has God Seen My Shadow? An Anthology 1989-2011

by Mark Lanegan
January 14, 2014
The three-disc collection for the former Screaming Trees frontman includes songs from his solo releases between 1989-2011 and 12 previously unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Post Tropical

Post Tropical

by James Vincent McMorrow
January 14, 2014
The second full-length release from the Irish singer-songwriter was self-produced and recorded in the US.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Little Sand Box [Box Set]

Little Sand Box [Box Set]

by Howe Gelb
January 14, 2014
The eight-disc box set collects together six of the Giant Sand singer's solo albums, plus his live and piano release with bonus tracks and new liner notes.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Grassed Inn

Grassed Inn

by Blank Realm
January 14, 2014
This is the fourth full-length release for the Australian indie band formed by siblings and a friend in Brisbane.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Forever

Forever

by Painted Palms
January 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the San Francisco-based cousins Reese Donohue and Christopher Prudhomme.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
That Girl

That Girl

by Jennifer Nettles
January 14, 2014
The debut solo release for the Sugarland singer was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.2
Wishful Thinking

Wishful Thinking

by Neck Deep
January 14, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Welsh pop-punk quintet.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Until the Colours Run

Until the Colours Run

by Lanterns on the Lake
January 14, 2014
This is the second release for the British symphonic rock five-piece (Adam and Brendan Sykes left the group in 2012).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Eighteen Hours of Static

Eighteen Hours of Static

by Big Ups
January 14, 2014
The debut full-length release for the New York post-punk band was recorded by Charles DeChants.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Songs from the Movie

Songs from the Movie

by Mary Chapin Carpenter
January 14, 2014
Backed by a 63-piece orchestra and a 15-voice choir, the singer-songwriter worked with composer-producer Vince Mendoza to arrange her songs as classic orchestral tracks.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Fading West

Fading West

by Switchfoot
January 14, 2014
The ninth studio release for the San Diego alternative rock band was inspired by surfing and was produced by the Foreman Brothers and Neal Avron.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
This Is Lone Justice: The Vaught Tapes, 1983

This Is Lone Justice: The Vaught Tapes, 1983

by Lone Justice
January 14, 2014
The collection of 12 tracks from the 1980s Los Angeles alt-country band includes five covers and nine unreleased songs.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
4.1
Bad Debt [Reissue]

Bad Debt [Reissue]

by Hiss Golden Messenger
January 14, 2014
Originally recorded on cassette tape and released in limited quantities before a fire at the PIAS warehouse destroyed all the remaining copies, this reissue includes three new tracks from the North Carolina singer, M.C. Taylor.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Lucinda Williams [Reissue]

Lucinda Williams [Reissue]

by Lucinda Williams
January 14, 2014
The remastered reissue of the singer's self-titled third release, considered by some as one of the first Americana albums, includes 20 live tracks.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.9
South

South

by Blackie & the Rodeo Kings
January 14, 2014
This is the eighth full-length release for the Canadian roots rock trio of Stephen Fearing, Colin Linden, and Tom Wilson.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Total Strife Forever

Total Strife Forever

by East India Youth
January 13, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for British electronic musician William Doyle.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
EP2

EP2

by Pixies
January 13, 2014
The second four-track EP of a planned five was produced by Gil Norton.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.6
Lowtalker [EP]

Lowtalker [EP]

by Menace Beach
January 13, 2014
This is the debut five-track EP for the band formed by Ryan Needham and Liza Webster along with Hookworms's MJ, Sky Larkin's Nestor Matthews, and Robert Lee of Pulled Apart By Horses.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Konstellaatio

Konstellaatio

by Ø
January 13, 2014
The latest release for Finnish musician Mika Vainio as Ø is his first since 2008's Oleva.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Wig Out at Jagbags

Wig Out at Jagbags

by Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
January 7, 2014
The sixth release with the Jicks for the former Pavement frontman was inspired by his move to Berlin and was produced with Remko Schouten.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
My Own Lane

My Own Lane

by Kid Ink
January 7, 2014
The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features appearances from Chris Brown, Pusha T, and Tyga.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.0
Try Me

Try Me

by Self Defense Family
January 7, 2014
The fourth full-length studio release is the first for the post-punk band previously known as End Of A Year.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.7
Join the Dots

Join the Dots

by TOY
January 7, 2014
The second full-length release for the Tom Dougall-led rock band was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Peter Gabriel Tribute Album: And I'll Scratch Yours

Peter Gabriel Tribute Album: And I'll Scratch Yours

by Various Artists
January 7, 2014
The companion album to Peter Gabriel's Scratch My Back features cover songs by artists he had covered on that 2010 release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.0
Waking Lines

Waking Lines

by Patterns
January 6, 2014
The debut full-length release for the Manchester dream-pop four-piece band was self-recorded.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
Time of Dust

Time of Dust

by Ed Harcourt
January 6, 2014
The six-track mini-release from the British singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Kathryn Williams.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.7