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Wildewoman

Wildewoman

by Lucius
October 15, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn-based indie pop band led by Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Whales and Leeches

Whales and Leeches

by Red Fang
October 15, 2013
The third release for the Portland, Oregon metal band was produced by the Decemberists' Chris Funk.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt

by Pearl Jam
October 15, 2013
The tenth studio release for the Eddie Vedder-led rock band was produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
New

New

by Paul McCartney
October 15, 2013
The first release of new solo material in six years from the former Beatle includes production from Paul Epworth, Ethan Johns, Giles Martin (son of Beatles producer George Martin), and Marc Ronson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Nothing Is Real

Nothing Is Real

by Crystal Antlers
October 15, 2013
The third full-length release for the California psychedelic rock trio was recorded at singer Jonny Bell's home studio.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Retrash

Retrash

by Oozing Wound
October 15, 2013
The is the debut full-length release for the Chicago trash metal trio.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Uncanney Valley

Uncanney Valley

by The Dismemberment Plan
October 15, 2013
The first release in 12 years for the Washington DC rock quartet led by Travis Morrison was produced by the band's guitarist, Jason Caddell.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.6
Virgins

Virgins

by Tim Hecker
October 15, 2013
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian experimental electronic producer was recorded live in Montreal, Reykjavik, and Seattle.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Beautiful Rewind

Beautiful Rewind

by Four Tet
October 15, 2013
The second release for British producer Kieran Hebden in 2013 as Four Tet is his first full-length since 2010's There Is Love in You.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Splinter: Songs From a Broken Mind

Splinter: Songs From a Broken Mind

by Gary Numan
October 15, 2013
The 20th studio release for the British electronic artist features guitarist Robin Finck and was produced with Ade Fenton.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Somewhere Beautiful [Live]

Somewhere Beautiful [Live]

by The Chills
October 15, 2013
This is the live recording of a 2011 New Year's Eve private party performance from the New Zealand indie pop group led by Martin Phillips.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Oh My Sexy Lord

Oh My Sexy Lord

by Marijuana Deathsquads
October 15, 2013
Justin Vernon guests on the debut full-length studio release for the Minneapolis experimental project that includes Ryan Olson of Gayngs, Stef Alexander of Doomtree, Isaac Gale, Ben Ivascu of Poliça, Mark McGee of To Kill a Petty Bourgeoisie, and Jeremy Nutzman.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Caves

Caves

by Tristen
October 15, 2013
The second full-length release for the singer-songwriter was funded through Kickstarter.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Big Wheel and Others

Big Wheel and Others

by Cass McCombs
October 15, 2013
The seventh full-length release for the indie singer-songwriter is a 22-track double-album featuring blues, country, folk, and jazz styles.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Bulldozer

Bulldozer

by Kevin Devine
October 15, 2013
One of two Kickstarter-funded releases [Bubblegum was also released on the same day] for the Brooklyn indie rock singer is a solo album produced by Rob Schnapf.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Bubblegum

Bubblegum

by Kevin Devine
October 15, 2013
One of two Kickstarter-funded releases [Bulldozer was also released on the same day] for the Brooklyn indie rock singer includes his backing band, The Goddamn Band and was produced by Brand New's Jesse Lacey.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Grand Blood

Grand Blood

by Doomriders
October 15, 2013
The third studio full-length release for the Boston metal band led by Converge's Nate Newton was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Static

Static

by Cults
October 15, 2013
Produced with Shane Stoneback and Ben Allen, the emotions around a breakup is the central theme of the second full-length release from the Brooklyn pop duo of Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Magpie and the Dandelion

Magpie and the Dandelion

by The Avett Brothers
October 15, 2013
Recorded and produced by Rick Rubin at the same sessions as 2012's The Carpenter, the eighth release for the folk rock band is said to be more of a "youthful wonder" feel.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Let's Be Still

Let's Be Still

by The Head and the Heart
October 15, 2013
The second full-length release for the Seattle folk rock group was produced with Shawn Simmons and mixed by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Campfire Songs [EP]

Campfire Songs [EP]

by The Men
October 15, 2013
The five-track acoustic EP was recorded during 2013's New Moon sessions.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
ilp.

ilp.

by Kwes.
October 15, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British producer/singer includes elements of R&B, pop and electronic music.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.3
To All the Girls...

To All the Girls...

by Willie Nelson
October 15, 2013
The 18-track double release from the country singer features duets with such artists as Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Wynnona Judd, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Loretta Lynn, Shelby Lynne, Dolly Parton, Mavis Staples, and Carrie Underwood.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Good Mood Fool

Good Mood Fool

by Luke Temple
October 15, 2013
The fourth full-length solo release for Here We Go Magic's frontman was recorded in an upstate New York cabin with backing from Dirty Projectors' Mike Johnson and We Go Magic bandmate, Eliot Krimsky.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Vengeance Falls

Vengeance Falls

by Trivium
October 15, 2013
The sixth studio release for the melodic thrash band was produced by Disturbed's David Draiman.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
NYC, Hell 3:00 AM

NYC, Hell 3:00 AM

by James Ferraro
October 15, 2013
The latest release for the experimental artist/producer was inspired by the city of New York.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
See You Tonight

See You Tonight

by Scotty McCreery
October 15, 2013
The second country release for the American Idol winner was produced by Frank Rogers.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
No Poison No Paradise

No Poison No Paradise

by Black Milk
October 15, 2013
The latest release for the Dallas-based rapper/producer features guest appearances from Ab, Black Thought, Dwele, Robert Glasper, Mel, Quelle Chris, and Tone Trezure.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Head Up High

Head Up High

by Morcheeba
October 15, 2013
The eighth release for the trip-hop group features guest appearances from Chali 2na, Rizzle Kicks, and White Denim's James Petralli.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.7
Forever Becoming

Forever Becoming

by Pelican
October 15, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the mostly instrumental Chicago post-rock band is the first without founding guitarist Laurent Schroeder-Lebec.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Wot

Wot

by Mike Donovan
October 14, 2013
The solo debut release for the Sic Alps founder includes contributions from Eric Park.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Across Six Leap Years

Across Six Leap Years

by Tindersticks
October 14, 2013
The 10th studio release for the indie rock band is an album of re-recordings of older rare tracks.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Red, Hot + Fela

Red, Hot + Fela

by Various Artists
October 8, 2013
The second volume of Fela Kuti cover songs for the Red Hot Organization featuring African artists as Baloji, Angelique Kidjo, Kuku, Akua Naru as well as Western artists including Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, Jim James, and My Morning Jacket.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
In a Perfect World

In a Perfect World

by Kodaline
October 8, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Irish rock quartet.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
6.8
Tender Madness

Tender Madness

by Papa
October 8, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between former Girls drummer Darren Weiss and Daniel Presant.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Burn

Burn

by Sons of Kemet
October 8, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the British jazz quartet of Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Tom Skinner, and Seb Rochford.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
We Need Medicine

We Need Medicine

by The Fratellis
October 8, 2013
The third full-length release for the Scottish indie rock trio was produced by Jon Fratelli and Stuart McCredie.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.7
Old

Old

by Danny Brown
October 8, 2013
The third full-length release for the Detroit rapper features Ab-Soul, A$AP Rocky, Charli XCX, Freddie Gibbs, Purity Ring, Schoolboy Q, Scrufizzer, and Zelooperz as guests.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Bangerz

Bangerz

by Miley Cyrus
October 8, 2013
Executive produced with Mike Will Made It, the hip-hop-influenced fourth studio release (and her first on the RCA label) for the former Disney star features guest appearances from Big Sean, French Montana, and Britney Spears.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Bitter Rivals

Bitter Rivals

by Sleigh Bells
October 8, 2013
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn duo includes influences from pop and R&B music with a majority of the melodies written by singer Alexis Krauss.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
One Breath

One Breath

by Anna Calvi
October 8, 2013
The follow-up to the British singer-songwriter's Mercury Prize-nominated debut was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Samson & Delilah

Samson & Delilah

by V.V. Brown
October 8, 2013
The second studio release for the British indie-pop singer was co-produced by Laurence Aldridge, Pascal Gabriel, Pierre-Marie Maulini, and Dave Okumu.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Psychic

Psychic

by Darkside
October 8, 2013
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between guitarist Dave Harrington and electronic producer Nicolas Jaar took two years to record.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!

Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!

by Panic! At the Disco
October 8, 2013
Produced by Butch Walker, the fourth full-length studio release for the emo pop band was inspired by the city of Las Vegas.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Interiors

Interiors

by Glasser
October 8, 2013
The electronic second release for Cameron Mesirow was inspired by her move to New York.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song

Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song

by Amos Lee
October 8, 2013
Produced by Jay Joyce, Alison Krauss and Patty Griffin appear as guests on the fifth studio release for the Philadelphia singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Last Night on Earth

Last Night on Earth

by Lee Ranaldo and the Dust
October 8, 2013
The latest release for Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo includes the Dust, his new band that includes fellow Sonic Youth alum Steve Shelley, Alan Licht, and Tim LĂ¼ntze.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Fortress

Fortress

by Alter Bridge
October 8, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the hard rock band formed by Creed members Mark Tremonti and drummer Scott Phillips was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.8
Lousy with Sylvianbriar

Lousy with Sylvianbriar

by Of Montreal
October 8, 2013
The 12th studio release for the indie band led by Kevin Barnes was recorded on a 24-track tape machine.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
The  Speed of Things

The Speed of Things

by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
October 8, 2013
The second full-length release for the Detroit electronic pop duo was produced with Ben West.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.4
From the Ages

From the Ages

by Earthless
October 8, 2013
The first release for the six years for the San Diego rock trio includes a 30-minute long track.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Melophobia

Melophobia

by Cage the Elephant
October 8, 2013
The third full-length release for the Kentucky rock band was produced by Jay Joyce.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Tally All the Things That You Broke [EP]

Tally All the Things That You Broke [EP]

by Parquet Courts
October 8, 2013
The five-track EP for the Brooklyn-based post-punk band is its follow-up to its 2012 What's Your Rupture? debut, Light Up Gold.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Adult Film

Adult Film

by Tim Kasher
October 8, 2013
The former Cursive singer is backed by Sara Bertuldo, Nate Kinsella, Patrick Newbery, Dylan Ryan, and Laura Stevenson on his second solo studio release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sistrionix

Sistrionix

by Deap Vally
October 8, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based rock duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards was produced by Lars Stalfors.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
More Is Than Isn't

More Is Than Isn't

by RJD2
October 8, 2013
The largely instrumental fifth solo release for the Philadelphia producer features contributions from P. Blackk, Blueprint, Phonte Coleman, Aaron Livingston, Khari Mateen, and STS.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The  Paradigm Shift

The Paradigm Shift

by Korn
October 8, 2013
The 11th studio release for the nu-metal band is the first with guitarist Brian "Head" Welch since 2003's Take A Look In The Mirror.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.5
AHJ [EP]

AHJ [EP]

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
October 8, 2013
The four-track solo EP from The Strokes guitarist was produced by Gus Oberg.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Silver Bell

Silver Bell

by Patty Griffin
October 8, 2013
Originally recorded in 2000 for A&M Records, the "lost" album (including "Top of the World" and "Truth #2" covered by the Dixie Chicks on its 2002's release) is newly mixed by Glyn Johns and features Emmylou Harris on "Truth #2".
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Back to Forever

Back to Forever

by Lissie
October 8, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the California singer-songwriter was produced by Garret "Jacknife" Lee.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Devour

Devour

by Dave Hause
October 8, 2013
The second full-length solo release for the former Loved Ones frontman includes contributions from David Hidalgo Jr. of Social Distortion, Bo Koster of My Morning Jacket, Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit, Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio/The Watson Twins, and Bob Thomson of Big Drill Car.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Electricity by Candlelight: NYC 2/13/97

Electricity by Candlelight: NYC 2/13/97

by Alex Chilton
October 8, 2013
Recorded by a fan named Jeff Vargon, the former Big Star singer played an acoustic guitar covering songs by such artist as the Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Loudon Wainwright III, and Hank Williams, after the electricity went out during his set at N.Y.C.'s Knitting Factory in 1997.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Finer Things

The Finer Things

by The State Champs
October 8, 2013
The debut full-length release for the upstate New York pop-punk band was produced by Steve Klein of New Found Glory.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.2
Tin Star

Tin Star

by Lindi Ortega
October 8, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Master

Master

by Teeth of the Sea
October 7, 2013
The third full-length release for the British post-rock band was influenced by works from Byetone, Powell, Prurient, Raime, and Pete Swanson.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.7
My Name Is My Name

My Name Is My Name

by Pusha T
October 7, 2013
The debut solo studio release for the rapper, who began his career as part of the rap duo Clipse, features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Rick Ross, and Kelly Rowland.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Drone Logic

Drone Logic

by Daniel Avery
October 7, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British techno producer includes influences from acid house, drone, IDM, and shoegaze music.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
Brand New Machine

Brand New Machine

by Chase & Status
October 7, 2013
The third studio release for Saul Milton and Will Kennard includes guest appearances from such artists as Knytro, Major Lazer, Moko, and Pusha T.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
6.2
There Used to Be a Place for Us

There Used to Be a Place for Us

by Save Your Breath
October 7, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the Welsh punk-pop band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Crimson/Red

Crimson/Red

by Prefab Sprout
October 7, 2013
This is the first new release of recently recorded songs in over 10 years for the British singer-songwriter Paddy McAloon.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
B-Room

B-Room

by Dr. Dog
October 1, 2013
The Philadelphia psychedelic rock band named its seventh full-length release after its new recording studio where they recorded the album with producer Nathan Sabatino.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Mole City

Mole City

by Quasi
October 1, 2013
With the the departure of bassist Joanna Bolme, the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band returns with remaining duo, Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss, for its ninth full-length release.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Fetch

Fetch

by Melt Banana
October 1, 2013
This is the first studio release for the Japanese noise rock duo of Yako and Agata since 2007's Bambi's Dilemma.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Internal Sounds

Internal Sounds

by The Sadies
October 1, 2013
The latest release from the Canadian alt-country band was produced by Dallas Good and features a guest appearance by Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.8
Fuzz

Fuzz

by Fuzz
October 1, 2013
Ty Segall is on drums for the debut full-length release with this side project with Charlie Moothart and Roland Cosio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Siberia

Siberia

by Polvo
October 1, 2013
The second release for the North Carolina indie rock band since they reunited in 2007 is its sixth full-length album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Cupid's Head

Cupid's Head

by The Field
October 1, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for Axel Willner as The Field was created without computers.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
The  Blow

The Blow

by The Blow
October 1, 2013
This is the first release in seven years for the indie pop duo of Melissa Dyne and Khaela Maricich.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Cut 4 Me [Mixtape]

Cut 4 Me [Mixtape]

by Kelela
October 1, 2013
The mixtape is the debut release for the Los Angeles-based singer includes production from Bok Bok, Girl Unit, Nguzunguzu, Jam City, Morri$, and Na.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Blur the Line

Blur the Line

by Those Darlins
October 1, 2013
Produced by Roger Moutenot, the third full-length release for the Tennessee rock band is its first without original guitarist Kelley Anderson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Sister

Sister

by In Solitude
October 1, 2013
The third full-length release for the Swedish metal band was produced by Martin Konie Ehrencrona.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
You Gots 2 Chill

You Gots 2 Chill

by Brendan Canning
October 1, 2013
The second solo release for Broken Social Scene's co-founder Brendan Canning was produced by Sarah Haywood and Steve Singh.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Brothers of the 4X4

Brothers of the 4X4

by Hank3
October 1, 2013
Hank Williams III's latest country release was self-produced and features guest appearances from Billy Contreras, Andy Gibson, Daniel Mason, David McElfish, Zach Shedd, and Leroy Troy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Hunters

Hunters

by Hunters
October 1, 2013
The debut release for the indie rock band led by Izzy Almeida and Derek Watson was produced by James Iha.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
We Were Here

We Were Here

by Turin Brakes
October 1, 2013
The sixth studio release for the British duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian was produced with Ali Staton.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Glacier

Glacier

by Teen Daze
October 1, 2013
This is the third full-length release for the Canadian-based electronic producer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Places of Worship

Places of Worship

by Arve Henriksen
October 1, 2013
The latest release for the Norwegian trumpeter and composer was produced with Jan Bang and Erik Honoré.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Chatma

Chatma

by Tamikrest
October 1, 2013
The third release for the Malian Tuareg group features former Tinariwen's singer Wonou Walet Sidati.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Country Mile

Country Mile

by Johnny Flynn
September 30, 2013
After a two-year acting stint at The Globe and in the West End, the British singer/actor returns with a self-produced album of Americana.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
The Ghost of the Mountain

The Ghost of the Mountain

by Tired Pony
September 30, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the indie folk band that includes Iain Archer, Peter Buck, Richard Colburn, Jacknife Lee, Gary Lightbody, Scott McCaughey, and Troy Stewart.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Glow & Behold

Glow & Behold

by Yuck
September 30, 2013
The British indie rock band returns as a trio for its second studio release after lead singer Daniel Blumberg left the band to pursue his own music.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.2
Aventine

Aventine

by Agnes Obel
September 30, 2013
The second full-length release for the Danish singer-songwriter was recorded in Berlin and self-produced.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.7
Pure Heroine

Pure Heroine

by Lorde
September 30, 2013
The debut full-length release for the 16-year-old New Zealand pop singer-songwriter was produced by Joel Little.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.9
Event II

Event II

by Deltron 3030
September 30, 2013
Dan the Automator, The Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala return 13 years later with the follow-up to the sci-fi concept album about Deltron Zero and his fight against corporations. Guest appearances include: Damon Albarn, Black Rob, Zack De La Rocha, David Cross, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Lonely Island, Mike Patton, and Amber Tamblyn.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
Quarters

Quarters

by Seams
September 30, 2013
The debut full-length studio release for British electronic producer James Welch was recorded in four different locations in Berlin.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
The Fifth

The Fifth

by Dizzee Rascal
September 30, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the British grime rapper features guest appearances from Bun B, Jessie J, Sean Kingston, Tinie Tempah, will.i.am, and Robbie Williams.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
2.5
Sunlight on the Moon

Sunlight on the Moon

by Elf Power
September 30, 2013
The latest release for the Athens, Georgia psych-rock group led by Andrew Rieger and Laura Carter includes songs recorded as they were written.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Jubilee

Jubilee

by The Deep Dark Woods
September 30, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian alt-country group was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.5
VII

VII

by Blitzen Trapper
September 30, 2013
The seventh full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based experimental folk band is its first on the Vagrant label.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.8
Savages

Savages

by Soulfly
September 30, 2013
The ninth studio release for the metal band led by Max Cavalera is the first with his son Zyon on drums and includes guest appearances from Clutch's Neil Fallon, I Declare War's Jamie Hanks, and Napalm Death's Mitch Harris.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.5