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Winter Kills

Winter Kills

by DevilDriver
August 27, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the Southern California metal band was produced by Mark Lewis and is its first with new bassist Chris Towning.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.6
Another Self Portrait 1969-1971: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 10

Another Self Portrait 1969-1971: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 10

by Bob Dylan
August 27, 2013
The latest bootleg collection contains a remastered Self Portrait, a live recording from the Isle Of Wight in 1969, demos and alternative versions of songs from the recording sessions in 1969 and 1971.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
The Third Eye Centre

The Third Eye Centre

by Belle and Sebastian
August 27, 2013
The 19-track album is a collection of b-sides, unreleased tracks, and three remixes.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

by Big Sean
August 27, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy, Ellie Goulding, Juicy J, Kid Cudi, Miguel, Nicki Minaj, Nas, Pharrell Williams, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.2
Age Against the Machine

Age Against the Machine

by Goodie Mob
August 27, 2013
The first release with original member Cee Lo in nearly 15 years for the Atlanta rap group includes guest appearances from Big Fraze, Big Rube, Janelle Monáe, and T.I.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Gone Away Backward

Gone Away Backward

by Robbie Fulks
August 27, 2013
The 11th release for the Chicago-based singer-songwriter was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
4.4
Can't Get Enough

Can't Get Enough

by The Rides
August 27, 2013
Produced by Jerry Harrison, the debut for blues rock-trio of Stephen Stills, former Electric Flag member Barry Goldberg, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd includes four originals as well as cover songs by such artists as Iggy & The Stooges, Muddy Waters, and Neil Young.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Electric Slave

Electric Slave

by Black Joe Lewis
August 27, 2013
The third release from the Austin soul and blues-rock band includes production from Stuart Sikes and John Congleton on three tracks.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Warm Blanket

Warm Blanket

by Dent May
August 27, 2013
The third full-length release for the Mississippi artist was recorded in a haunted Victorian house in St. Augustine, Florida.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Stay Trippy

Stay Trippy

by Juicy J
August 27, 2013
The third solo release for the Three 6 Mafia rapper features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, A$AP Rocky, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Justin Timberlake, Wale, Wiz Khalifa, Yelawolf, and Young Jeezy.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.9
Higher! [Box Set]

Higher! [Box Set]

by Sly & the Family Stone
August 27, 2013
The four-disc box set for the funk, rock and soul band led by Sly Stone includes unreleased tracks, mono mixes, instrumentals, live recordings, and studio outtakes.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
6.1
Ages

Ages

by Ghost Wave
August 27, 2013
Originally formed as a solo project for Matthew Paul, the full-length debut for the New Zealand band now includes Mike Ellis, Eammon Logan, and Rikki Sutton.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Hail to the King

Hail to the King

by Avenged Sevenfold
August 27, 2013
The first release with new drummer Arin Ilejay of Confide [takes over for James "The Rev" Sullivan, who passed away in 2009] for the California heavy metal band was produced by Mike Elizondo.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
Body Music

Body Music

by AlunaGeorge
August 27, 2013
The debut full-length release for electro-soul duo of Aluna Francis and producer George Reid includes a cover of Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It."
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Outsides [EP]

Outsides [EP]

by John Frusciante
August 27, 2013
The three-track experimental EP from the ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist includes a 10-minutes guitar solo.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action

Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action

by Franz Ferdinand
August 27, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the Scottish indie rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Made in California [Box Set]

Made in California [Box Set]

by The Beach Boys
August 27, 2013
The six-disc compilation includes rare and unreleased tracks, including demos, b-sides, live recordings that span the 50-year career of the California rock band.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.2
Era

Era

by Disappears
August 26, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Chicago rock band led by Brian Case was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Shadow of Heaven

The Shadow of Heaven

by MONEY
August 26, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Manchester rock quartet of Scott Beaman, Billy Byron, Charlie Cocksedge, and Jamie Lee.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.2
So You Are... So You'll Be

So You Are... So You'll Be

by White Hills
August 20, 2013
The seventh full-length release for the Brooklyn-based space rock trio was produced by Martin Bisi.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Made Up Mind

Made Up Mind

by Tedeschi Trucks Band
August 20, 2013
The second studio release for the 11-piece band led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks was co-produced by Trucks and Jim Scott.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.9
No Better Time Than Now

No Better Time Than Now

by Shigeto
August 20, 2013
The third full-length release from Detroit-based electronic producer Zach Saginaw was written after a move back to Michigan and the end of a long-term relationship.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

by Diarrhea Planet
August 20, 2013
The second full-length release for the Nashville pop-punk six-piece band was produced by Kevin McMahon.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Mark Kozelek & Desertshore

Mark Kozelek & Desertshore

by Mark Kozelek
August 20, 2013
The fourth release in 2013 for singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek is a collaborative album with Desertshore (former Red House Painters guitarist Phil Carney, drummer Mike Stevens, and pianist Chris Connolly).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Deep Trip

Deep Trip

by Destruction Unit
August 20, 2013
The latest release for the psychedelic rock band originally formed by Ryan Rousseau with Jay Reatard and Alicja Trout, now features Rousseau, his brother Rusty, N. Nappa, J. Aurelius, and A. Flores.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
A Plague of Knowing

A Plague of Knowing

by Horseback
August 20, 2013
A compilation of singles, rare and live tracks from Jenks Miller project.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
K2O

K2O

by Kandodo
August 20, 2013
The second solo full-length release for The Heads guitarist/singer Simon Price includes contributions from Wayne Maskell.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Personal Appeal

Personal Appeal

by R. Stevie Moore
August 20, 2013
The latest compilation from the Tennessee DIY artist includes tracks created between 1973 and 2001.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Breach

Breach

by The Kissaway Trail
August 20, 2013
The third full-length release from the Danish indie pop trio was produced by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Years Not Living

Years Not Living

by Larry Gus
August 20, 2013
The second release for the Milan-based, Greek electronic producer Panagiotis Melidis includes influences from Free Jazz and psychedelic pop.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Big TV

Big TV

by White Lies
August 20, 2013
The changing dynamics of the relationship between a small town couple when they move to the big city is the concept behind the third full-length release for the British rock band led by Harry McVeigh.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Nepenthe

Nepenthe

by Julianna Barwick
August 20, 2013
The second full-length release for the New York-based singer-songwriter was recorded in Iceland with Alex Somers.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Crimes of Passion

Crimes of Passion

by Crocodiles
August 20, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the San Diego duo of Charles Rowell and Brandon Welchez was produced by Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Filthy [EP]

Filthy [EP]

by The Bug
August 20, 2013
The four-track EP for Kevin Martin features guest appearances from Daddy Freddy, Danny Brown, Flowdan, and Kiki Hitomi.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Blue Gardens

Blue Gardens

by E.M.M.A.
August 20, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Keysound contributor features guest appearances from Rebel MC and Sully.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
An  Object

An Object

by No Age
August 20, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the rock band was produced and recorded with Facundo Bermudez.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
6.5
Perpetual Surrender

Perpetual Surrender

by DIANA
August 20, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Canadian quartet of Kieran Adams, Carmen Elle, Paul Mathew, and Joseph Shabason was co-produced with Roger Leavens.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Loud City Song

Loud City Song

by Julia Holter
August 20, 2013
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles artist was influenced in part by the film "Gigi."
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.4
Sleeper

Sleeper

by Ty Segall
August 20, 2013
The semi-acoustic release for the rock musician was written after the death of his father.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Moon Tides

Moon Tides

by Pure Bathing Culture
August 20, 2013
The full-length debut for Vetiver's Daniel Hindman and Sarah Versprille was produced by Richard Swift of The Shins.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.2
Warp & Weft

Warp & Weft

by Laura Veirs
August 20, 2013
Produced by Tucker Martine, the ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Neko Case, My Morning Jacket's Jim James, and members of the Decemberists.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Where You Stand

Where You Stand

by Travis
August 20, 2013
Produced with Michael Ilbert, the Scottish alternative rock band returns with its first studio release in five years.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.1
Flourish // Perish

Flourish // Perish

by Braids
August 20, 2013
Keyboardist Katie Lee left the band before the completion of the Canadian trio's mostly guitar-less second full-length release.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
I Hate Music

I Hate Music

by Superchunk
August 20, 2013
The tenth full-length studio release for the North Carolina Alternative rock band led by Mac McCaughan is said to be a darker album than 2010's Majesty Shredding.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Versions

Versions

by Zola Jesus
August 20, 2013
The recording of songs reworked by JG Thirlwell with the Mivos Quartet was originally performed at the Guggenheim Museum.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Permanent Signal

Permanent Signal

by Porcelain Raft
August 20, 2013
The second full-length release for Italian New York-based producer Mauro Remiddi includes contributions from Antlers bassist Darby Cicci, cellist Gaspar Claus and Yuck drummer Jonny Rogoff.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
A Small Murmuration

A Small Murmuration

by Snow Ghosts
August 20, 2013
The debut full-length release for the duo of Ross Tones (aka Throwing Up) and Hannah Cartwright (aka Augustus Ghost) was inspired by Mark Z. Danielewski's novel House of Leaves.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Hero Brother

Hero Brother

by Sarah Neufeld
August 20, 2013
The debut solo release for the violinist best known for her work with Arcade Fire and Bell Orchestre was produced with Nils Frahm.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Doris

Doris

by Earl Sweatshirt
August 20, 2013
The debut solo studio release for the Odd Future rapper includes guest appearances from such guests as Domo Genesis, Mac Miller, Frank Ocean, RZA, Vince Staples, and Tyler, The Creator.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Paradise Valley

Paradise Valley

by John Mayer
August 20, 2013
Produced by Don Was, the second Americana-influenced release from the singer-songwriter includes guest appearances from Frank Ocean and Katy Perry.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Golden Suits

Golden Suits

by Golden Suits
August 20, 2013
The debut solo release for the Department of Eagles co-founder Fred Nicolaus was produced with Fraser McCulloch.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Trap Lord

Trap Lord

by A$AP Ferg
August 20, 2013
The A$AP Mob's rapper debut studio solo release includes guest appearances from such artists as A$AP Rocky, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, French Montana, and Waka Flocka Flame.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
& Also With You

& Also With You

by Tythe
August 19, 2013
The debut full-length release for London-based electronic producer Julian Peck includes guest appearances from Merz and Rachael Dadd.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Drenge

Drenge

by Drenge
August 19, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British brother duo of Rory and Eoin Loveless was produced by Ross Orton.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
See You There

See You There

by Glen Campbell
August 13, 2013
Recorded during the same sessions as 2011's Ghost On The Canvas, some of the country singer's biggest songs are reworked by producers Dave Darling and Dave Kaplan.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Paracosm

Paracosm

by Washed Out
August 13, 2013
The second full-length release for Ernest Greene was produced with Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
The Nextwave Sessions [EP]

The Nextwave Sessions [EP]

by Bloc Party
August 13, 2013
Produced by Dan Carey, the six-track EP from the indie band includes five unreleased songs that were first performed during the British quartet's 2013 tour.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
Pushin' Against a Stone

Pushin' Against a Stone

by Valerie June
August 13, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Tennessean country singer was produced by Kevin Agunas and Dan Auerbach.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Push Any Button

Push Any Button

by Sam Phillips
August 13, 2013
The tenth studio release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was inspired by the pop music of the 1960s and 70s.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Ocean Avenue Acoustic

Ocean Avenue Acoustic

by Yellowcard
August 13, 2013
The Florida pop-punk band latest release is an acoustic version of its 2003 major label debut.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.4
Shaky Dream

Shaky Dream

by Dinosaur Bones
August 13, 2013
The second full-length release from the Canadian indie rock quintet was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Howlin'

Howlin'

by Jagwar Ma
August 13, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Australian electronic rock duo of Jono Ma and Gabriel Winterfield was recorded in France and mixed by Ewan Pearson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Lost Control

Lost Control

by Dog Party
August 13, 2013
The third release for the pop-punk sister duo of Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles was produced by Chris Woodhouse.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Crash My Party

Crash My Party

by Luke Bryan
August 13, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by Jeff Stevens.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.9
The  Wild Feathers

The Wild Feathers

by The Wild Feathers
August 13, 2013
Produced by Jay Joyce, the debut full-length release for the Austin-formed, Nashville-based quintet shows influences from blues, country, folk, and rock music.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Dig Thy Savage Soul

Dig Thy Savage Soul

by Barrence Whitfield & the Savages
August 13, 2013
The second release since the reformation of the rock and R&B band (with new drummer Andy Jody and saxophonist Tom Quartulli) in 2010, is its first on the Bloodshot label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Rebellious Soul

Rebellious Soul

by K. Michelle
August 13, 2013
The debut full-length studio release for the R&B singer who appeared on Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta includes a guest appearance from Meek Mill.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.1
Adiós I'm a Ghost

Adiós I'm a Ghost

by The Moondoggies
August 13, 2013
The third full-length for the Seattle-based band was produced by Ryan Hadlock.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Move Way [EP]

Move Way [EP]

by dBridge
August 12, 2013
The three-track drum & bass EP from Darren White includes a collaboration with Skeptical.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Out Here

Out Here

by Christian McBride Trio
August 6, 2013
This is the second studio release for the bassist in 2013.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
From Death to Destiny

From Death to Destiny

by Asking Alexandria
August 6, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the British metal band was produced by Joey Sturgis includes a guest appearance from former Killswitch Engage singer, Howard Jones.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Sleep of Reason

Sleep of Reason

by Raffertie
August 6, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the London-based electronic producer, Benjamin Stefanski.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Samaris

Samaris

by Samaris
August 6, 2013
The release combines two previously released EPs: 2011's Hijóma þú and 2012's Stofnar Falla plus four remixes by the Icelandic trio.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Everywhere at Once

Everywhere at Once

by Paul Allen & the Underthinkers
August 6, 2013
The debut full-length blues-rock release for the Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and his band featuring Doug Barnett, John Bohlinger, and Tim Pike. Doyle Bramhall II, Chrissie Hynde, David Hidalgo of Los Lobos, Ivan Neville, Derek Trucks, Joe Walsh, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart appear as guests.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Asymmetry

Asymmetry

by Karnivool
August 6, 2013
This is the third full-length studio release for the Australian progressive band.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
New Ocean

New Ocean

by Jake Bellows
August 6, 2013
This is the debut solo release for the former Neva Dinova singer.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
To the Happy Few

To the Happy Few

by Medicine
August 6, 2013
The first new material in 18 years for the Los Angeles alternative rock band is its first with the original line-up since 1995's Her Highness.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Generic Treasure

Generic Treasure

by Modern Hut
August 6, 2013
The debut release for Joe Steinhardt as Modern Hut was produced by Marissa Paternoster of Screaming Females.
Metascore:
45
User Score:
tbd
The  Civil Wars

The Civil Wars

by The Civil Wars
August 6, 2013
The second release for the duo Joy Williams and John Paul White followed an announced hiatus in November 2012 due to "internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
II

II

by Moderat
August 6, 2013
The electronic trio formed by Apparat (aka Sascha Ring) and Modeselektor (Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary) worked in the studio for six months on the follow-up to the group's 2009 self-titled debut.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Hobo Rocket

Hobo Rocket

by Pond
August 6, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band led by Nick Allbrook was originally planned as the sixth album [Original fifth album, Man, It Feels Like Space Again is now the planned sixth disc].
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Necrocracy

Necrocracy

by Exhumed
August 6, 2013
The latest full-length release [the second since reforming in 2010] for the San Jose metal band was produced by Ryan Butler.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
Yes, It's True

Yes, It's True

by The Polyphonic Spree
August 6, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the indie choral pop band Tim DeLaughter was co-produced with Eric Drew Feldman and Tim Palmer.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Swisher

Swisher

by Blondes
August 6, 2013
A year after the release of the self-titled compilation albuum from the Brooklyn-based electronic duo of Sam Haar and Zach Steinman comes its follow-up full-length with nine new tracks.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Bloodlines

Bloodlines

by Barbarossa
August 6, 2013
On his second full-length release, British singer-songwriter James Mathé introduced drum machines, keyboards, and synths to the largely acoustic sound he had established on his debut disc.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Prince Avalanche [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Prince Avalanche [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Explosions in the Sky
August 6, 2013
Explosions in the Sky's collaborated with David Wingo on the soundtrack to the David Gordon Green's remake of the Icelandic film, Either Way.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Tides End

Tides End

by Minks
August 6, 2013
Produced by Mark Verbos, the second full-length release for Shaun Kilfoyle became a solo project after Amalie Bruun left to join Ex Cops.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.8
The  Blind Hole

The Blind Hole

by Dead in the Dirt
August 6, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Atlantic grindcore three-piece was produced by Andy Nelson.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Slave Vows

Slave Vows

by The Icarus Line
August 6, 2013
The fifth full-length release from the Los Angeles post-hardcore band led by Joe Cardamone is the first with new drummer Ben Hallett.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.8
Joke in the Hole

Joke in the Hole

by Eric Copeland
August 6, 2013
The latest solo release from the Black Dice founding member expands the experimental dance style he begun on 2011's Limbo with samples and beats.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Heavy Metal Music

Heavy Metal Music

by Newsted
August 6, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the metal project led by former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Wrongdoers

Wrongdoers

by Norma Jean
August 6, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the metalcore band led by Chris Day and Cory Brandan is its first with three new members: John Finnegan, Jeff Hickey, and Clayton Holyoak (replacing Jake Schultz, Scottie H. Henry, and Chris Raines/Matt Marquez).
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Imps of Perversion

Imps of Perversion

by Pop. 1280
August 6, 2013
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn quartet was produced by Martin Bisi.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Didn't It Rain

Didn't It Rain

by Hugh Laurie
August 6, 2013
Joe Henry returns as producer for the second jazz/blues release for actor-singer Hugh Laurie.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.4
Exhibitionists

Exhibitionists

by Superhumanoids
August 6, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles trio of Sarah Chernoff, Cameron Parkins, and Max St. John was self-produced.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.2
Late for Nothing

Late for Nothing

by Iwrestledabearonce
August 6, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the metalcore band is its first with new singer, Courtney LaPlante [Krysta Cameron left the band in 2012].
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
The High Frontier

The High Frontier

by Lumerians
August 6, 2013
The second full-length release for the Oakland, California psychedelic/space rock band includes influences from Afrobeat and Krautrock.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Bach: Sonatas & Partitas, Vol. 1

Bach: Sonatas & Partitas, Vol. 1

by Chris Thile
August 6, 2013
The mandolin is used on the first of two releases of Johann Sebastian Bach's violin works written in 1720 by former bluegrass musician.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Back on the Planet

Back on the Planet

by Ras G
August 6, 2013
The latest release for the Los Angeles producer is an instrumental album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Inventions

Inventions

by The Sufis
August 6, 2013
This is the second full-length release from the Nashville garage psych duo of Calvin Laporte and Evan Smith.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd