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Tales of a Grass Widow

Tales of a Grass Widow

by CocoRosie
May 28, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the sister duo of Bianca and Sierra Casady was produced with Valgeir Sigurðsson.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Gravez

Gravez

by Hooded Fang
May 28, 2013
The third full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band is its first to with the line-up of Dan Lee, April Aliermo, Lane Halley, and D. Alex Meeks.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
Slow Summits

Slow Summits

by The Pastels
May 28, 2013
The first release since 1997’s Illumination for the Scottish indie pop band was produced by John McEntire and includes guest appearances from the Tenniscoats; Norman Blake and Gerard Love of Teenage Fanclub; and Stefan Schneider and Ronald Lippok of To Rococo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Songs from the Vanished Frontier

Songs from the Vanished Frontier

by Yellowbirds
May 28, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the solo-project-turned-full-band led by Sam Cohen.
Metascore:
69
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Wrote a Song for Everyone

Wrote a Song for Everyone

by John Fogerty
May 28, 2013
Foo Fighters, Jennifer Hudson, Kid Rock, Miranda Lambert, My Morning Jacket, Brad Paisley, Bob Seger, and Keith Urban are some of the guests helping the Creedence Clearwater Revival singer cover some of his songs.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Cold Spring Fault Less Youth

Cold Spring Fault Less Youth

by Mount Kimbie
May 28, 2013
The second release for the British electronic duo of Dominic Maker and Kai Campos features the guest appearance of King Krule on two tracks.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Dancing

Dancing

by Nancy Elizabeth
May 28, 2013
The British folk singer-songwriter created the songs for her third release with a computer.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
False Idols

False Idols

by Tricky
May 28, 2013
The 10th studio release for the British trip-hop artist features guest appearances by Francesca Belmonte, Nneka, Fifi Rong, and Antlers' Peter Silberman.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
IV Play

IV Play

by The-Dream
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the R&B singer features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Beyonce, Big Sean, Mary J. Blige, Gary Clark Jr., Fabolous, Jay-Z, Pusha T, and Kelly Rowland.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.7
Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet

by Kylesa
May 28, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the Georgia sludge metal band was influenced by a rough period of time for both Laura Pleasants and Phillip Cope.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Infinity Pool

Infinity Pool

by When Saints Go Machine
May 28, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the Danish quartet features a guest appearance from Killer Mike.
Metascore:
68
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Tranklements

Tranklements

by The Black Dog
May 28, 2013
This is the latest full-length studio release for the British electronic trio that now consists of Ken Downie, Martin Dust, and Richard Dust.
Metascore:
82
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Saltwater

Saltwater

by Brazos
May 28, 2013
Martin Crane expands his Brazos music project with the addition of drummer Ian Chang and bassist Spencer Zahn on his second full-length release.
Metascore:
77
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Currents

Currents

by Eisley
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length release from the Texas indie pop quintet was self-produced.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
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The  Devil Put Dinosaurs Here

The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here

by Alice in Chains
May 28, 2013
Nick Raskulinecz returns to produce the fifth full-length studio release for the hard rock band and its second with William DuVall as lead singer.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
I'm Leaving

I'm Leaving

by Is Tropical
May 28, 2013
The second release for the British electro-rock trio was produced by Luke Smith.
Metascore:
66
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Furiosity

Furiosity

by Monster Truck
May 28, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Canadian rock quartet formed by Brandon Bliss, Jon Harvey, Steve Kiely, and Jeremy Widerman was produced by Eric Ratz.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Mon Pays

Mon Pays

by Vieux Farka Touré
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the son of late Malian bluesman Ali Farka Touré includes appearances by Sidiki Diabáte and Idan Raichel.
Metascore:
74
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Other Life

Other Life

by Sean Nicholas Savage
May 28, 2013
This is the latest release for the Canadian indie singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Heart Attack

Heart Attack

by Man Overboard
May 28, 2013
The third full-length release for the New Jersey punk-pop band was produced by Steve Klein and features a guest appearance from Geoff Rickly of Thursday.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
How Far Away

How Far Away

by Alex Bleeker & the Freaks
May 28, 2013
The ending of a relationship is the central theme of the second release for the Real Estate bassist Alex Bleeker's side project backed by Big Troubles' Sam Franklin, Mountain Man's Amelia Meath, Real Estate's Jackson Pollis, and Woods' Jarvis Tanviere.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Cave Rave

Cave Rave

by Crystal Fighters
May 28, 2013
The second release for the British trio influenced by Spanish, Mexican, and African music was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.9
Monkey Been to Burntown [EP]

Monkey Been to Burntown [EP]

by Animal Collective
May 28, 2013
The four-track EP contains three remixes of Monkey Riches by Gang Gang Dance, Teengirl Fantasy, and Chicago Juke producer Traxman and a remix of New Town Burnout by Shabazz Palaces.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.4
The  Lost Tapes

The Lost Tapes

by Rodion G.A.
May 28, 2013
The collection of unreleased tracks from the Romanian producer Rodion Rosca was recorded between 1978-1984.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Wings Over America [Deluxe Edition]

Wings Over America [Deluxe Edition]

by Paul McCartney & Wings
May 28, 2013
The remastered reissue of the 1976 release of the triple-vinyl live album includes a commemorative book, a 75-minute documentary and an additional disc of live tracks. The Collectors box set adds photo prints, a tour book, and a photo journal with images by Linda McCartney.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
If All Now Here

If All Now Here

by Feathers
May 28, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Austin electronic pop band led by Anastasia Dimou.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Blood Drive

Blood Drive

by ASG
May 28, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the North Carolina rock band is its first on the Relapse label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
All Hell Breaks Loose

All Hell Breaks Loose

by Black Star Riders
May 28, 2013
The debut release for the hard rock band formed by Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham with Ricky Warwick, Jimmy DeGrasso, Marco Mendoza, and Damon Johnson was produced by Kevin Shirley.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Weapon

Weapon

by Skinny Puppy
May 28, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian industrial electronic group since they reformed in 2000 includes a re-recording of "Solvent" from its 1984 Remission album.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Hope in Hell

Hope in Hell

by Anvil
May 28, 2013
The 15th studio release for the Canadian metal band was produced by Bob Marlette.
Metascore:
47
User Score:
tbd
Desperation

Desperation

by Oblivians
May 28, 2013
This is the first release of new music from the Memphis garage rock trio of Jack Yarber, Greg Cartwright, and Eric Friedl in over 15 years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
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Abandon [EP]

Abandon [EP]

by Pharmakon
May 28, 2013
The four-track EP is the debut release on the Sacred Bones label for Margaret Chardiet.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.3
Somewhere

Somewhere

by Keith Jarrett Trio
May 28, 2013
Keith Jarrett's trio with Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette return with its first new release in four years with this six-track album recorded live in 2009 at Luzern.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
YPLL

YPLL

by Retox
May 28, 2013
The second release for the punk band led by Justin Pearson was produced by Chris Rakestraw.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Clarietta

Clarietta

by Charlie Boyer & The Voyeurs
May 27, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British five-piece influenced by 1970s New York rock was produced by Edwyn Collins and Seb Lewsley.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Excuse My French

Excuse My French

by French Montana
May 21, 2013
The full-length studio debut for the Bronx rapper includes guest appearances from such artists as Ace Hood, Birdman, Diddy, Drake, DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, Rick Ross, Scarface, and Snoop Dogg.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
4.1
Seesaw

Seesaw

by Joe Bonamassa
May 21, 2013
Produced by Kevin Shirley, the second release from Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa includes covers of songs made famous by such artists as Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Etta James, Buddy Miles, Nina Simone, and Tina Turner.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.5
Above the City

Above the City

by Club 8
May 21, 2013
The eighth release for the Swedish indie-pop duo Karolina Komstedt and Johan Angergård includes samples of sounds from Russian field recordings, children's choirs, erotic movies, and construction sites.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Dreams in the Rat House

Dreams in the Rat House

by Shannon and the Clams
May 21, 2013
This is the third release for the Oakland, California-based garage punk pop trio of Shannon Shaw, Cody Blanchard, and Ian Amberson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Howl

Howl

by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
May 21, 2013
Produced by Howard Bilerman, the third full-length release for the Chicago R&B/soul band introduces rock and pop sounds.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Forward

Forward

by The Brand New Heavies
May 21, 2013
This is the first album in over six years for the British acid jazz/funk band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Jackleg Devotional to the Heart

Jackleg Devotional to the Heart

by The Baptist Generals
May 21, 2013
The second release for the Texas folk band was co-produced by band member Jason Reimer and producer Stuart Sikes.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Talon of the Hawk

Talon of the Hawk

by The Front Bottoms
May 21, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the New Jersey indie rock duo of Brian Sella and Matthew Uychich was produced by Chris "Frenchie" Smith.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Dead Gaze

Dead Gaze

by Dead Gaze
May 21, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Mississippi indie pop artist R. Cole Furlow includes songs from previously released EPs and two new songs.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Random Access Memories

Random Access Memories

by Daft Punk
May 21, 2013
The fourth studio release for the electronic duo features guest appearances by Julian Casablancas, Todd Edwards, Panda Bear, Paul Williams, and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
Trouble Will Find Me

Trouble Will Find Me

by The National
May 21, 2013
The sixth studio release for the Brooklyn indie rock quintet features guest appearances from Annie Clark of St. Vincent, Richard Reed Parry of Arcade Fire, Sufjan Stevens, and Sharon Van Ette.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.7
Trap House 3

Trap House 3

by Gucci Mane
May 21, 2013
The eighth studio full-length release for the rapper includes guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Chief Keef, Rick Ross, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.8
Impersonator

Impersonator

by Majical Cloudz
May 21, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the now duo of Montreal producer Devon Welsh and Matthew Otto. [Welsh released II, a collection of songs in 2011 as a solo project.]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Here's Willy Moon

Here's Willy Moon

by Willy Moon
May 21, 2013
The debut release for the New Zealand singer is a 1950s-inspired rock album with some hip-hop and dance music influences.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.8
Parlour Flames

Parlour Flames

by Parlour Flames
May 21, 2013
This is the debut release for the indie rock band formed by Vinny Peculiar and former Oasis guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Drifters/Love Is the Devil

Drifters/Love Is the Devil

by Dirty Beaches
May 21, 2013
The two years Canadian artists Alex Zhang Hungtai spent on the road is the concept behind his double album as Dirty Beaches.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
It's Up to Emma

It's Up to Emma

by Scout Niblett
May 21, 2013
The British-born, Portland-based artist was backed by Jose Medeles, Dan Wilson, Saunder Jurriaans, Banny Bensi, and Emil Amos on her sixth full-length studio release.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Love Lust Faith + Dreams

Love Lust Faith + Dreams

by Thirty Seconds to Mars
May 21, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the rock band led by Jared Leto was co-produced with Steve Lillywhite.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.9
One Kiss Ends It All

One Kiss Ends It All

by Saturday Looks Good to Me
May 21, 2013
The eighth release for the Michigan indie pop project led by Fred Thomas is its first album in five years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Black Dog Barking

Black Dog Barking

by Airbourne
May 21, 2013
The third release for the Australian hard rock band led by Joel O’Keeffe was produced by Brian Howes.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.8
Anarchic Breezes

Anarchic Breezes

by Grim Tower
May 21, 2013
This is the debut psych/death folk project from Black Mountains' Stephen McBean and guitarist Imaad Wasif.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Momentum

Momentum

by Jamie Cullum
May 20, 2013
The sixth studio release for the British jazz-pop artist was recorded with such items as iPhone apps, old keyboards, and cassette recorders.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.4
Behind the Green Door [EP]

Behind the Green Door [EP]

by Laurel Halo
May 20, 2013
The four-track EP for the Michigan electronic artist is her first of two releases in 2013.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Terror of Modern Life

The Terror of Modern Life

by Goldblade
May 20, 2013
This is the sixth full-length studio release for the British punk band led by John Robb.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The Conversation

The Conversation

by Texas
May 20, 2013
The first new release for the Scottish rock band in eight years was co-produced with Richard Hawley.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
After the Dream You Are Awake

After the Dream You Are Awake

by Pacific UV
May 14, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Athens, Georgia indie rock band includes a cover of Billy Idol's "Eyes Without a Face."
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Gordian

Gordian

by Cosmin TRG
May 14, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the Berlin-based Romanian techno producer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Modern Vampires of the City

Modern Vampires of the City

by Vampire Weekend
May 14, 2013
Co-produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and band member Rostam Batmanglij, the third full-length release from the indie rock quartet was inspired by New York City.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
Live with Britten Sinfonia

Live with Britten Sinfonia

by Jaga Jazzist
May 14, 2013
The live release of the collaboration between the Norwegian jazz-rock band and the British chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia was recorded in London in 2012.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
My Garden State

My Garden State

by Glenn Jones
May 14, 2013
The sixth solo release for the guitarist was written and recorded in New Jersey while he was taking care of his mother.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Walking Field

Walking Field

by Peals
May 14, 2013
This is the debut release for the ambient band formed by William Cashion of Future Islands and Bruce Willen of Double Dagger.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Inform – Educate – Entertain

Inform – Educate – Entertain

by Public Service Broadcasting
May 14, 2013
The debut release for the London-based duo includes sound samples from Public information film archives.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.5
Innocence is Kinky

Innocence is Kinky

by Jenny Hval
May 14, 2013
Produced by John Parish, the Norwegian artist's latest release was influenced by a sound and light installation commissioned in 2011.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Mind Control

Mind Control

by Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats
May 14, 2013
The third full-length release for the British metal band was inspired by 1970s exploitation films.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Jessica Pratt

Jessica Pratt

by Jessica Pratt
May 14, 2013
The debut release for the San Francisco singer-songwriter is also the first album on Tim Presley's Birth Records.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.0
Black Pudding

Black Pudding

by Duke Garwood
May 14, 2013
Mark Lanegan collaborates with British Blues artist Duke Garwood on the release recorded by Justin Smith in California.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Nightmare Ending

Nightmare Ending

by Eluvium
May 14, 2013
The seventh studio release for Matthew Cooper is a double LP with a guest appearance by Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Go Easy

Go Easy

by Blank Realm
May 14, 2013
The third release for the Brisbane, Australian band is a mix of pop and psychedelic rock.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Dungeonesse

Dungeonesse

by Dungeonesse
May 14, 2013
Dance and R&B influences the full-length debut from Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner and Art Department's Jon Ehrens.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Secondhand Rapture

Secondhand Rapture

by MS MR
May 14, 2013
This is the debut full-length debut for the New York duo of Lizzy Plapinger and producer Max Hershenow.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
The Greatest Generation

The Greatest Generation

by The Wonder Years
May 14, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the Philadelphia pop-punk band was produced by Steve Evetts.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.8
Limits of Desire

Limits of Desire

by Small Black
May 14, 2013
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn synth-pop band led by Josh Kolenik was self-produced.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.1
Pale Green Ghosts

Pale Green Ghosts

by John Grant
May 14, 2013
Produced with Biggi Veira, the synth-pop second release for the former Czars singer includes guest vocals from Sinead O’Connor.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Silver Wilkinson

Silver Wilkinson

by Bibio
May 14, 2013
The seventh release from Stephen Wilkinson as Bibio sees the British producer going back to more ambient and folk style of his earlier albums.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Crawling Up the Stairs

Crawling Up the Stairs

by Pure X
May 14, 2013
The second full-length release for the Austin trio was written while singer/guitarist Nate Grace was recovering from a serious leg injury.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Bright Sunny South

Bright Sunny South

by Sam Amidon
May 14, 2013
The folk artist reworks Mariah Carey's "Shake It Off" and Tim McGraw's "My Old Friend" on his debut release with the Nonesuch label.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The  Way Things Fall

The Way Things Fall

by Adult.
May 14, 2013
Detroit's Adam Miller and Nicola Kuperus return with their first release since 2007's Why Bother?.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Demi

Demi

by Demi Lovato
May 14, 2013
The fourth full-length studio release for the actress/singer/X-Factor judge features a guest appearance by Cher Lloyd.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
A

A

by Agnetha Fältskog
May 14, 2013
Produced by Jörgen Elofsson and Peter Nordahl, the ABBA singer returns with her fifth (English language) solo release.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.9
Kids in L.A.

Kids in L.A.

by Kisses
May 14, 2013
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles duo of Jesse Kivel and Zinzi Edmundson was produced by Pete Wiggs and Tim Larcombe.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Empty Estate [EP]

Empty Estate [EP]

by Wild Nothing
May 14, 2013
The seven-track EP from Jack Tatum's indie pop project was recorded in Brooklyn with Al Carlson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Elvis Club

Elvis Club

by The Del-Lords
May 14, 2013
The first studio full-length release in 23 years for the New York garage rock band led by Scott Kempner includes new bassist Michael DuClos, taking over for original bassist, Manny Caiati.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Curiosity

Curiosity

by Wampire
May 14, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Portland, Oregon, duo of Rocky Tinder and Eric Phipps was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.3
Fandango

Fandango

by The Phoenix Foundation
May 14, 2013
The fifth release for the New Zealand psychedelic indie rock band is 80 minutes long.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
I Thought It Was Us But It Was All of Us

I Thought It Was Us But It Was All of Us

by Saltland
May 14, 2013
Canadian cellist Rebecca Foon worked with Jamie Thompson on her solo debut project.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
No One Dances Quite Like My Brothers

No One Dances Quite Like My Brothers

by Vår
May 14, 2013
The debut full-length release for Ice Age's Elias Bender Rønnefelt's side project with Loke Rahbek of Sexdrome, Kristian Emdal of Lower, and Lukas Højland of Redflesh was recorded in New York.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
One of Us Is the Killer

One of Us Is the Killer

by The Dillinger Escape Plan
May 14, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Jersey hardcore rock band was produced by Steve Evetts.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Land of CanAan

Land of CanAan

by Marques Toliver
May 14, 2013
The debut full-length release for the violinist/singer discovered by TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone was inspired in part by the Frederick Douglass' autobiography.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Ungrateful

Ungrateful

by Escape the Fate
May 14, 2013
John Feldmann returns to produce the fourth release for the Las Vegas hard rock band. It is the first release with new bassist Thomas "TJ" Bell [replaced Max Green who left in 2012] and rhythm guitarist Michael Money.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.4
Hanging Gardens

Hanging Gardens

by Classixx
May 14, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles electronic duo of Tyler Blake and Michael David includes guest appearances from Active Child, Sarah Chernoff of Superhumanoids, Jeppe of Junior Senior, Jesse Kivel of Kisses, and Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
All of Them Witches

All of Them Witches

by Hedvig Mollestad Trio
May 14, 2013
This is the second release for the Norwegian instrumental jazz rock/metal trio band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Spirityouall

Spirityouall

by Bobby McFerrin
May 14, 2013
The latest release for the multiple Grammy-winning includes Esperanza Spalding as a guest vocalist.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Love Is Everything

Love Is Everything

by George Strait
May 14, 2013
The latest studio release from the Country Music Hall of Fame singer was produced with long-time producer Tony Brown.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.8
Lip Lock

Lip Lock

by Eve
May 14, 2013
The hip hop artist's first studio release since 2002's Eve-Olution includes guest appearances from Missy Elliott, Juicy J, Chrisette Michele, Pusha T, Dawn Richard, and Gabe Saporta from Cobra Starship.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Wilderness

Wilderness

by The Handsome Family
May 14, 2013
The latest release from the husband-and-wife duo Brett and Rennie Sparks is a concept album based on animals and real-life historical figures.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd