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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:
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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:
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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:
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Higher

Higher

by Steve Arrington
August 6, 2013
This is the debut collaboration between Steve Arrington and Dâm-Funk.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon

Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon

by KT Tunstall
August 6, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced with Howe Gelb and includes a guest appearance by PJ Harvey.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
The Vigil

The Vigil

by Chick Corea
August 6, 2013
Charles Altura, Hadrien Feraud, Tim Garland and Marcus Gilmore form the latest band for the jazz pianist's latest release.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
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Home

Home

by Rudimental
August 6, 2013
The debut release for the British drum and bass band includes guest appearances from such artists as Angel Haze, Alex Clare, and Emeli Sandé.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Elvis at Stax

Elvis at Stax

by Elvis Presley
August 6, 2013
The three-disc set contains music recorded at Memphis's Stax studios in 1973, including six Hot 100 singles released between 1973 and 1975.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Where the Heaven Are We

Where the Heaven Are We

by Swim Deep
August 5, 2013
The full-length debut release for the British indie rock quartet was produced by Charlie Hugall.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Drop

The Drop

by Pinkunoizu
August 5, 2013
The second full-length release for the Danish psychedelic rock band includes two tracks from its Second Amendment EP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
If Not Now Then When?

If Not Now Then When?

by Ethan Johns
July 30, 2013
Ryan Adams, Laura Marling, and Danny Thompson guests on the debut solo release for the British musician who also produced albums by such artists as Ryan Adams, Tom Jones, Kaiser Chiefs, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne, Laura Marling, The Staves, and The Vaccines.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Bakersfield

Bakersfield

by Paul Franklin
July 30, 2013
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin's tribute album to the Bakersfield sound features cover versions of ten 1960s songs by Merle Haggard and Buck Owens.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The RCA Albums Collection

The RCA Albums Collection

by Harry Nilsson
July 30, 2013
The box set contains 14 remastered studio albums and three discs of unreleased tracks from the 1970s singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Something Else

Something Else

by Tech N9ne
July 30, 2013
The latest release from the Kansas City rapper includes guests appearances from Big K.R.I.T., CeeLo Green, B.o.B., Game, Kendrick Lamar, ¡Mayday!, T-Pain, Serj Tankian of System of a Down, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Testimonium Songs

Testimonium Songs

by Joan of Arc
July 30, 2013
The latest release from Chicago band led by Tim Kinsella was created for an an experimental theater’s interpretation of the works of the poet Charles Reznikoff.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
All People

All People

by Michael Franti & Spearhead
July 30, 2013
The eighth release for the activist musician includes guest appearances by K'Naan and Gina Rene.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
About Farewell

About Farewell

by Alela Diane
July 30, 2013
The folk singer-songwriter's divorce from Tom Bevitori was an influence on the John Askew-produced fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Neon

Neon

by Jay Sean
July 30, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the British R&B singer features guest appearances from Ace Hood, Busta Rhymes, and Rick Ross.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.3
Blurred Lines

Blurred Lines

by Robin Thicke
July 30, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the R&B singer features guest appearances form 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, and T.I.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
4.7
Rhythm & Blues

Rhythm & Blues

by Buddy Guy
July 30, 2013
Produced by Tom Hambridge, the latest release for the multiple Grammy-winning blues musician includes guest appearances from Gary Clark, Jr., Beth Hart, Kid Roc, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, and Brad Whitford.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
In a World Like This

In a World Like This

by Backstreet Boys
July 30, 2013
The eighth studio release for the pop group is its first with Kevin Richardson since he left the group in 2006 and also includes production from Max Martin, Morgan Taylor Reid, and Martin Terefe.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.0
MeYouWeYou

MeYouWeYou

by Rocketnumbernine
July 29, 2013
The debut full-length release for the London-based brothers of Ben and Tom Page was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Aerotropolis

Aerotropolis

by Ikonika
July 29, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the British electronic artist Sara Abdel-Hamid.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Push/Pull

Push/Pull

by Vuvuvultures
July 29, 2013
This is the debut release for the British indie rock quartet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Skyer

Skyer

by Postiljonen
July 29, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Scandinavian dream pop trio of Mia Bøe, Daniel Sjörs, and Joel Nyström Holm.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Rock and Roll Animals

Rock and Roll Animals

by Luke Haines
July 29, 2013
Actress Julia Davis provides narration for the British singer-songwriter's conceptual album about the adventures of a Badger, cat, and a fox.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
All Hail West Texas [Reissued]

All Hail West Texas [Reissued]

by The Mountain Goats
July 23, 2013
The remastered and reissued release of the band's 2002 disc includes seven unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
The Savage Heart

The Savage Heart

by The Jim Jones Revue
July 23, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the British garage rock band was produced by Jim Sclavunos.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Brightest Darkest Day

Brightest Darkest Day

by Pyyramids
July 23, 2013
OK Go's Tim Nordwind teams up with former He Say, She Say singer Drea Smith on their debut full-length indie pop release.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Aeroplane Flies High [Deluxe Edition]

The Aeroplane Flies High [Deluxe Edition]

by The Smashing Pumpkins
July 23, 2013
The deluxe edition of the 1996 box set from the alternative rock band includes additional unreleased demos, live and alternative versions plus live recordings from the 1996 Mellon Collie tour as well as a DVD of a performance in Belfort, France on July 4, 1997. I
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Tracing Back Roots

Tracing Back Roots

by We Came as Romans
July 23, 2013
The third release for the Michigan metalcore band was produced by John Feldmann.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Live at Maida Vale [EP]

Live at Maida Vale [EP]

by Baroness
July 23, 2013
The limited four-track live EP is from a recording at the BBC's Maida Vale studios.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Tend No Wounds [EP]

Tend No Wounds [EP]

by Black Tusk
July 23, 2013
This is the six-track EP from the Savannah sludge trio.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Love Your Dum and Mad

Love Your Dum and Mad

by Nadine Shah
July 23, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Ben Hillier.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Ghost Systems Rave

Ghost Systems Rave

by Clouds
July 23, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Scottish techno duo of Calum Macleod and Liam Robertson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Slow Focus

Slow Focus

by Fuck Buttons
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the London electronic duo of Andrew Hung and Benjamin Power was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Paul Walker

Paul Walker

by Drug Church
July 23, 2013
This is the debut full-length release from the Albany post-hardcore band.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The  Difference Between Hell and Home

The Difference Between Hell and Home

by Counterparts
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the Canadian melodic hardcore band was produced by Will Putney.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.8
Songs Cycled

Songs Cycled

by Van Dyke Parks
July 23, 2013
This is the first solo studio release in 24 years for the pop singer-songwriter, who first gained fame for his work on Brian Wilson's SMiLE album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The  Argument

The Argument

by Grant Hart
July 23, 2013
The latest solo album from the Hüsker Dü founding member was inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Dark Eyes

Dark Eyes

by Half Moon Run
July 23, 2013
The debut release for the Montreal indie rock band was co-produced by Daniel Lagac and Nygel Asselin.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Any Port in a Storm

Any Port in a Storm

by Scott and Charlene's Wedding
July 23, 2013
The second full-length release for the music project of Australian Craig Dermody was influenced by his move to New York.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Pura Vida Conspiracy

Pura Vida Conspiracy

by Gogol Bordello
July 23, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the gypsy punk band led by Eugene Hütz was produced by Andrew Scheps.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Stars Dance

Stars Dance

by Selena Gomez
July 23, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the Disney actress/singer is her first as a solo artist and includes contributions from The Cataracs, Desmond Child, Ester Dean, Mike Del Rio, Dreamlab, David Jost, The Monsters and the Strangerz, Rock Mafia, and Stargate.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.0
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release from the band led by Alex Ebert was partially recorded at the same time as 2012's Here.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.4
Street Punk

Street Punk

by Hunx & His Punx
July 23, 2013
Produced by Facundo Bermudez, Seth Bogart shares lead vocals with Shannon Shaw on the garage punk band's second full-length release.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Melbourne

Melbourne

by Jackson Scott
July 23, 2013
The debut release for the North Carolina singer includes influences from kraut, pop, psych and punk music.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
My Favorite Picture of You

My Favorite Picture of You

by Guy Clark
July 23, 2013
The latest release for the Texas singer-songwriter includes songs co-written with Shawn Camp, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, and Chris Stapleton.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
Ruby Red

Ruby Red

by The Love Language
July 23, 2013
More than 20 musicians contributed to the third release from North Carolina-based Stuart McLamb's music project, The Love Language.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Circumambulation

Circumambulation

by True Widow
July 23, 2013
The third full-length release for the Texas self-described-"stone gaze" trio was produced by Matt Pence and is its first on the Relapse label.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Jinx

Jinx

by Weekend
July 23, 2013
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based post-punk trio was produced by Monte Vallier.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Paradise

Paradise

by Floorplan
July 23, 2013
The debut full-length release from Robert Hood under his DJ alias Floorplan includes elements of gospel, house, jazz and techno music.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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Glynnaestra

Glynnaestra

by Grumbling Fur
July 23, 2013
The experimental collaboration between Daniel O'Sullivan and Alexander Tucker explore avant pop on their second release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Albala

Albala

by Samba Touré
July 23, 2013
The album for the Malian guitarist was influenced by the danger in Mali after a military coup in 2012.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Rich Gang

Rich Gang

by Rich Gang
July 23, 2013
The Young Money and Cash Money compilation includes Ace Hood, Birdman, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Detail, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Mack Maine, Nicki Minaj, Mystikal, R. Kelly, Rick Ross, Tyga, and Yo Gotti.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.3
Nothing Violates This Nature

Nothing Violates This Nature

by All Pigs Must Die
July 23, 2013
The second full-length release for the Massachusetts hardcore band including members of Bloodhorse, Converge, and The Hope Conspiracy was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Tiny Rebels [EP]

Tiny Rebels [EP]

by Cairo Gang
July 23, 2013
The six-track release from the psychedelic music project of Emmett Kelly was recorded in a week.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
The World as Power

The World as Power

by Lustmord
July 23, 2013
The first release in five years for Brian Williams includes vocals from Tool's Maynard James Keenan, former Swans keyboardist Jarboe, Aina Skinnes Olsen, and Soriah.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Love Is the Law

Love Is the Law

by The Memories
July 23, 2013
Recorded between 2010 and 2012, the second full-length release for the band formed by White Fang's Rikky Gage and Kyle Handley is its first with new bassist Izak Arida.
Metascore:
48
User Score:
tbd
Borrell 1

Borrell 1

by Johnny Borrell
July 22, 2013
Backed by a three-piece band called Zazou, the debut release for the former Razorlight frontman was recorded in France before receiving more production work Trevor Horn.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
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Hyde Park Live

Hyde Park Live

by The Rolling Stones
July 22, 2013
Songs from the July 6 and July 13 concerts at London's Hyde Park were compiled in this digital-only release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
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Alaska

Alaska

by The Silver Seas
July 16, 2013
Originally known as The Bees, the Nashville band formed by Daniel Tashian and Jason Lehning releases its third full-length album.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
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Electric

Electric

by Pet Shop Boys
July 16, 2013
The 12th full-length studio album for the electronic pop duo is the first release on the Pet Shop Boys' own label.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
In Search [Reissue]

In Search [Reissue]

by Chance
July 16, 2013
This is the remastered reissue of the 1981 privately pressed release from Chance Martin, who worked with Johnny Cash and "Cowboy" Jack Clement.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Modular Living

Modular Living

by Eat Lights Become Lights
July 16, 2013
This is the third krautrock-influenced release for the Neil Rudd-led band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Kill the Wolf

Kill the Wolf

by Matt Berry
July 16, 2013
This is the second full-length prog-folk release from the British comedian best known for his work in The IT Crowd and The Mighty Boosh.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.8
The  Big Dream

The Big Dream

by David Lynch
July 16, 2013
The second full-length solo release from the film director includes a cover of Bob Dylan's "The Ballad of Hollis Brown and a guest appearance from Lykke Li.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Stills

Stills

by Gauntlet Hair
July 16, 2013
The second full-length release from the Denver band formed by Andy Rauworth and Craig Nice was produced by Jacob Portrait.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Amelita

Amelita

by Court Yard Hounds
July 16, 2013
Jim Scott returns as producer on the second release from the Dixie Chicks' Emily Robison and Martie Maguire as the Court Yard Hounds.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Where Does This Door Go

Where Does This Door Go

by Mayer Hawthorne
July 16, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer includes contributions from Kendrick Lamar, Jessie Ware, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Lenses

Lenses

by Soft Metals
July 16, 2013
The Los Angeles-based electronic duo of Patricia Hall and Ian Hicks self-produced and recorded their second full-length release.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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The  Blessed Unrest

The Blessed Unrest

by Sara Bareilles
July 16, 2013
The singer-songwriter's fourth full-length studio release was produced by Mark Endert, John O'Mahony, and Kurt Uenala.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Walk Through Exits Only

Walk Through Exits Only

by Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals
July 16, 2013
The debut solo project from the Pantera and Down frontman with Bennett Bartley, Jose Manuel "Blue" Gonzales, and Marzi Montazeri as The Illegals was co-produced with Michael Thompson.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5