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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
Dirty Gold

Dirty Gold

by Angel Haze
December 30, 2013
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper was released in the final days of 2013 after she leaked the album on SoundCloud to protest the label's delay of her album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Rival Dealer [EP]

Rival Dealer [EP]

by Burial
December 17, 2013
The three-track release for the London electronic producer William Bevan as Burial includes part of Lana Wachowski's speech when she received the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award in 2012.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.8
Wolves Within

Wolves Within

by After the Burial
December 17, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Minnesota metal quintet was produced by band guitarists Trent Hafdahl and Justin Lowe.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Underground Luxury

Underground Luxury

by B.o.B
December 17, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, Ester Dean, Future, Juicy J, Priscilla Renea, and T.I.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.4
#8385 (Collected Works 1983-1985)

#8385 (Collected Works 1983-1985)

by Cabaret Voltaire
December 17, 2013
The eight disc box set includes four remastered albums released between 1983-85; Earthshaker--The Lost Soundtrack, an unreleased album; an CD of 12" mixes; a live DVD; and a DVD of Gasoline In Your Eye, an experimental video previously only available on VHS from the British experimental electronic trio.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Pangaea Ultima

Pangaea Ultima

by Steve Moore
December 16, 2013
The latest solo release for the electronic artist is his first on the Spectrum Spools label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Beyoncé

Beyoncé

by Beyoncé
December 13, 2013
The fifth full-length record for the R&B pop singer was a surprise iTunes release, with a short film accompanying each track.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
L.I.E.S. Presents: Music for Shut-Ins

L.I.E.S. Presents: Music for Shut-Ins

by Various Artists
December 10, 2013
This is the second compilation of electronic dance music from Ron Morelli's Long Island Electrical Systems (L.I.E.S.) label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1 [EP]

The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1 [EP]

by Zac Brown Band
December 10, 2013
Produced by the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl (who also appears on drums), the four track EP from the country rock band was recorded live on tape in a week.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
Climax

Climax

by Beastmilk
December 10, 2013
The debut full-length from Finnish post-punk rock band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Marci Beaucoup

Marci Beaucoup

by Roc Marciano
December 10, 2013
The third studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as A.G., Action Bronson, Cormega, Evidence, Freeway, Guilty Simpson, Ka, The Alchemist and Oh No.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Jet Lag

Jet Lag

by Milosh
December 10, 2013
The fourth solo release for Rhye's Mike Milosh was co-produced with his wife, actress Alexa Nikolas.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
You Were Right

You Were Right

by Brendan Benson
December 10, 2013
This is the sixth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter who previously was a member of The Raconteurs.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.0
Live at the Cellar Door

Live at the Cellar Door

by Neil Young
December 10, 2013
The 13-track release collects recordings from the Canadian singer-songwriter's six shows at Washington D.C.'s The Cellar Door in 1970.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Black Panties

Black Panties

by R. Kelly
December 10, 2013
The R&B singer's 12th full-length studio release features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Ludacris, Kelly Rowland, and Young Jezzy.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
4.1
Because the Internet

Because the Internet

by Childish Gambino
December 10, 2013
The second full-length studio release for actor/rapper Donald Glover as Childish Gambino features guest appearances from Jhene Aiko, Azealia Banks, and Chance the Rapper.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Blazing Gentlemen

Blazing Gentlemen

by Robert Pollard
December 10, 2013
This is the second solo release for the prolific Guided By Voices' singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
7 Days of Funk

7 Days of Funk

by 7 Days of Funk
December 10, 2013
Rapper Snoop Dogg reinevents himself again as Snoopzilla for this funk project with Dâm-Funk.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Alternate/Endings

Alternate/Endings

by Lee Bannon
December 9, 2013
The debut full-length release for the New York City producer from Sacramento includes contributions from Juan Alderete from Mars Volta and Black Atlass.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Africa Express Presents: Maison des Jeunes

Africa Express Presents: Maison des Jeunes

by Various Artists
December 9, 2013
Recorded over a week, the Malian musicians worked with Damon Albarn, David Maclean of Django Django, Ghostpoet, Holy Other, Two Inch and Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound

Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound

by Various Artists
December 3, 2013
Prince is only a supporting player on three songs on the two-disc compilation of songs from Minneapolis artists from the 1970s-80s including The Lewis Connection, Haze, Ronnie Robbins, the Stylle Band, Alexander O'Neal, and Music, Love & Funk.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.0
Britney Jean

Britney Jean

by Britney Spears
December 3, 2013
The eighth studio release for the pop singer includes guest appearances from her sister Jamie Lynn, T.I., and will.i.am.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
6.0
Live from KCRW

Live from KCRW

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
December 3, 2013
The fourth live release for the rock band was recorded from two appearances at KCRW's Santa Monica studios in April 2013.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Sumie

Sumie

by Sumie
December 3, 2013
The full-length debut for the Gothenburg-based singer (her sister Yukimi is in Little Dragon) was produced by Dustin O'Halloran.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
What The...

What The...

by Black Flag
December 3, 2013
The first release of new material from the punk band founded by Greg Ginn since 1985 includes Ron Reyes and new drummer Gregory Amoore.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.1
Sum/One

Sum/One

by bEEdEEgEE
December 3, 2013
Gang Gang Dance's Brian DeGraw releases his debut solo release featuring guest vocalists Douglas Armour, Gang Gang Dance's Lizzi Bougatsos, CSS' Lovefoxxx, and Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Nina

Nina

by Xiu Xiu
December 3, 2013
The latest release for the Jamie Stewart project is a cover album of Nina Simone songs recorded in one day.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
Love's Crushing Diamond

Love's Crushing Diamond

by Mutual Benefit
December 3, 2013
The debut full-length release for solo project for Brooklyn-based Jordan Lee was recorded while the singer-songwriter toured across the US.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Drive All Night [EP]

Drive All Night [EP]

by Glen Hansard
December 3, 2013
The Once actor/singer's four-track EP covers Bruce Springsteen songs with production by Joe Henry and guest appearances from Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and saxophone from the Clarence Clemons' nephew Jake Clemons.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Life Love & Hope

Life Love & Hope

by Boston
December 3, 2013
The first new studio album for the rock band led by Tom Scholz in 11 years includes three songs (2 are remixed songs from 2002's Corporate America) from the late-Brad Delp.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
7.5
River of Souls

River of Souls

by Magic Trick
December 3, 2013
The third release for Tim Cohen's solo project includes vocals from Alicia Vanden Heuvel and Noelle Cahill.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Days of Gold

Days of Gold

by Jake Owen
December 3, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the country singer was produced by Joey Moi.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
From the Sea to the Land Beyond [OST]

From the Sea to the Land Beyond [OST]

by British Sea Power
December 2, 2013
The indie band reworked some of its songs for the soundtrack to the Penny Woolcock's film about the history of the British coastline.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Warble Womb

Warble Womb

by Dead Meadow
November 26, 2013
The sixth studio release for the D.C. psychedelic rock/stoner rock trio sees the return of drummer Mark Laughlin, who had left the band in 2002.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Re-Engineering

Re-Engineering

by Heatsick
November 26, 2013
Berlin-based British electronic artist Steven Warwick describes his latest release as a "cybernetic poem."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Molly Drake

Molly Drake

by Molly Drake
November 26, 2013
This collection of songs from Nick Drake's mother were home recorded in the 1950s.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd