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You'll Be Safe Forever

You'll Be Safe Forever

by Mark Van Hoen
April 16, 2013
Mark Van Hoen worked with Louis Sherman's on his first release as Locust in 12 years.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
X'ed Out

X'ed Out

by Tera Melos
April 16, 2013
This is the fourth full-length studio release for the Sacramento experimental rock band.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Float

Float

by Styles P
April 16, 2013
Produced by Scram Jones, the sixth studio release for the New York rapper features guest appearances from Jadakiss, NORE, Raekwon, and Sheek Louch.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Say What You Mean

Say What You Mean

by Allison Weiss
April 16, 2013
The debut full-length release from the indie rock singer-songwriter was produced by Chris Kuffner.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Free the Universe

Free the Universe

by Major Lazer
April 16, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the Diplo project features guest appearances from such artists as Amber of Dirty Projectors, Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend, Wyclef Jean, Bruno Mars, Santigold, Shaggy, Tyga, and Yasmin.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Power Punch

Power Punch

by Owiny Sigoma Band
April 16, 2013
Joseph Nyamungu and Charles Owoko traveled to London for the second release for the collaboration with Jesse Hackett, Louis Hackett, Sam Lewis, and Tom Skinner.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Baba Yaga

Baba Yaga

by Futurebirds
April 16, 2013
The second full-length release for the Athens, Georgia-based psychedelic country rock band was recorded between tours.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Tricolore

Tricolore

by Haiku Salut
April 16, 2013
The debut release for the British instrumental trio of Gemma Barkerwood, Sophie Barkerwood, and Louise Croft features an appearance from A Little Orchestra.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Time Was

Time Was

by Zomes
April 16, 2013
The third full-length release for the formerly solo music project of ex-Lungfish member Asa Osborne features vocals from Hanna Olivegren.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Mosquito

Mosquito

by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
April 16, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the New York rock trio features production from Nick Launay, James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem, and Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.7
Ballads

Ballads

by Liane Carroll
April 15, 2013
The British jazz singer's latest release was produced by James McMillan.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Birthdays

Birthdays

by Keaton Henson
April 9, 2013
The second release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Joe Chiccarelli and features Band of Horses and Jesca Hoop as guests.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
English Electric

English Electric

by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
April 9, 2013
The 12th overall release for the British synth-pop band is their second since their return in 2005.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Cyclops Reap

Cyclops Reap

by White Fence
April 9, 2013
Tim Presley's fifth solo release as White Fence continues his psychedelic 1960s-inspired sound.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
She Paints Words in Red

She Paints Words in Red

by The House of Love
April 9, 2013
The British indie rock band led by Guy Chadwick releases its second album since returning in 2005.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Wheelhouse

Wheelhouse

by Brad Paisley
April 9, 2013
The country singer self-produced his ninth studio release that features guest appearances from Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Hunter Hayes, Eric Idle, Mat Kearney, LL Cool J, and Roger Miller.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.4
Stories Don't End

Stories Don't End

by Dawes
April 9, 2013
The third studio release for the folk-inspired rock band led by Taylor Goldsmith was produced by Jacquire King.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
The Graceless Age

The Graceless Age

by John Murry
April 9, 2013
Co-produced with Tim Mooney, the debut full-length release for the San Francisco-based, Mississippi-born singer-songwriter speaks of his struggle against dug addiction.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.5
House of Gold & Bones, Pt. 2

House of Gold & Bones, Pt. 2

by Stone Sour
April 9, 2013
The fifth studio release for the metal band concludes the two-part concept album based on a story written by lead singer Corey Taylor.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Hotel California

Hotel California

by Tyga
April 9, 2013
The third studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artist as 2 Chainz, Chris Brown, Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Game, and Wiz Khalifa.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
3.8
State

State

by Todd Rundgren
April 9, 2013
The latest solo release for the rock singer/producer was recorded on a laptop and integrates electronic music elements to rock and soul music.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
No Answer: Lower Floors

No Answer: Lower Floors

by Wolf Eyes
April 9, 2013
The latest release for the Michigan noise rock band includes contributions from former members Aaron Dilloway, Mike Connelly, and new guitarist James Baljo.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
{Awayland}

{Awayland}

by Villagers
April 9, 2013
The second full-length release from the Irishman Conor J. O'Brien was self-produced and includes his touring band: James Byrne, Cormac Curran, Tommy McLaughlin, and Danny Snow.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Resilience

Resilience

by Drowning Pool
April 9, 2013
Jasen Moreno joins the Texas metal band as the newest lead singer on its fifth full-length release.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.5
Machineries of Joy

Machineries of Joy

by British Sea Power
April 9, 2013
Some early versions of the songs on the sixth full-length studio release for the British indie rock band were released as part of six EPs that were released in conjunction with its monthly Krankenhaus club nights.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Overgrown

Overgrown

by James Blake
April 9, 2013
The second release for the British electronic artist includes a track produced by Brian Eno and another track with RZA as a guest performer.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Bored Nothing

Bored Nothing

by Bored Nothing
April 9, 2013
The debut release for the solo music project from Australian Fergus Miller collects tracks he recorded at home and released independently.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Shaking the Habitual

Shaking the Habitual

by The Knife
April 9, 2013
The fourth studio release for the Swedish electronic duo includes a 19-minute track.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Like Comedy

Like Comedy

by The Proclaimers
April 9, 2013
The ninth studio release for the Scottish brothers Craig and Charlie Reid was produced by Steve Evans.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Monkey Minds in the Devil's Time

Monkey Minds in the Devil's Time

by Steve Mason
April 9, 2013
The Beta Band singer self-produced 11 songs and Dan Carey worked on the other nine songs on Mason's politically-influenced second solo release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Jake Bugg

Jake Bugg

by Jake Bugg
April 9, 2013
The Nottingham artist was only 18 when this debut album was released.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Oblivion [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Oblivion [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by M83
April 9, 2013
M83 worked with composer Joseph Trapaneseto to create a soundtrack to Joseph Kosinski's sci-fi film, Oblivion.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
8.8
Wakin on a Pretty Daze

Wakin on a Pretty Daze

by Kurt Vile
April 9, 2013
The fifth release for the Philadelphia singer-guitarist was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Paramore

Paramore

by Paramore
April 9, 2013
Paramour returns without Josh and Zac Farro to release its fourth full-length release produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Beautiful Africa

Beautiful Africa

by Rokia Traoré
April 8, 2013
John Parish produced the Malian–born singer-songwriter's fifth release featuring songs sung in English, French, and Bambara.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.2
Jama Ko

Jama Ko

by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
April 2, 2013
The third release for Bassekou Kouyate introduces a new group of ngoni players and was co-produced with Howard Bilerman.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.3
Ministry of Love

Ministry of Love

by IO Echo
April 2, 2013
The debut full-length release for the duo of Ioanna Gika and Leopold Ross includes Asian instruments.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Pick a Piper

Pick a Piper

by Pick A Piper
April 2, 2013
This is the full-length debut for the side project of Caribou's Brad Weber with Clint Scrivener, Angus Fraser, and Dan Roberts.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Migrant

Migrant

by The Dear Hunter
April 2, 2013
Produced with producer Mike Watts, the fifth release for the indie rock band led by Casey Crescenzo is the first that is not a concept album.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Totale Nite

Totale Nite

by Merchandise
April 2, 2013
The five-track EP from the Tampa indie rock trio is its first release on the Night people label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
White People & the Damage Done

White People & the Damage Done

by Jello Biafra & the Guantanamo School of Medicine
April 2, 2013
The second full-length release for the punk band led by former Dead Kennedys frontman was produced by Marshall Lawless and Matt Kelley.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Young New England

Young New England

by Transit
April 2, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Boston emo band was produced by Ted Hutt.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Recurring Dream

Recurring Dream

by Implodes
April 2, 2013
This is the second release for the Chicago psychedelic rock band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Love & Devotion

Love & Devotion

by Heterotic
April 2, 2013
The debut release from Planet Mu founder Mike Paradinas and his wife Lara Rix-Martin features Gravenhurst's Nick Talbot on four tracks.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Snakes/Vultures/Sulfate

Snakes/Vultures/Sulfate

by EmptyMansions
April 2, 2013
The debut release for the side project for the Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino includes Duane Dennison and producer Brandon Curtis.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Ride Your Heart

Ride Your Heart

by Bleached
April 2, 2013
The full-length debut for Los Angeles-based sisters Jennifer and Jessie Clavin was influenced by 1970s punk and Southern California pop-rock.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The  North Borders

The North Borders

by Bonobo
April 2, 2013
The fifth release for electronic producer Simon Green features guest appearances from Erykah Badu, Cornelia, Grey Reverend, and Szjerdene.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Amygdala

Amygdala

by DJ Koze
April 2, 2013
The first solo releases in nine years from electronic producer Stefan Kozalla features guest appearances from Caribou, Apparat, Hildegard Knef, Matthew Dear, Ada, Milosh, and Dirk von Lotzow.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Pearl Mystic

Pearl Mystic

by Hookworms
April 2, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock quintet includes influences from psychedelic and krautrock.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Dormarion

Dormarion

by Telekinesis
April 2, 2013
The third full-length release from Michael B. Lerner as Telekinesis was produced by Jim Eno of Spoon.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Vanishing Point

Vanishing Point

by Mudhoney
April 2, 2013
The ninth studio release for the Seattle quartet is its first new album since 2008's The Lucky Ones.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Seabed

Seabed

by Vondelpark
April 2, 2013
This is the full-length debut release for the London-based indie electronic trio of Lewis Rainsbury, Matt Law, and Alex Bailey.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Dear Miss Lonelyhearts

Dear Miss Lonelyhearts

by Cold War Kids
April 2, 2013
The fourth release for the California indie rock band is its first with former Modest Mouse and Murder City Devils guitarist Dann Gallucci, who also co-produced the album with Lars Stalfors.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
Out of Touch, In the Wild

Out of Touch, In the Wild

by Dutch Uncles
April 2, 2013
This is the third release for the British five-piece led by Duncan Wallis.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO

Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO

by The Besnard Lakes
April 2, 2013
This is the fourth release for the Canadian band led by husband-and-wife Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Sempiternal

Sempiternal

by Bring Me the Horizon
April 2, 2013
The fourth release for the British metalcore band was produced by Terry Date and is its first with Worship's Jordan Fish.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Wolf

Wolf

by Tyler, The Creator
April 2, 2013
The third full-length studio release from the Odd Future rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Erykah Badu, Hodgy Beats, Frank Ocean, Pharrell, Laetitia Sadier, and Earl Sweatshirt.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Victim of Love

Victim of Love

by Charles Bradley
April 2, 2013
The soul singer worked with producer Thomas Brenneck on his second release on Daptone Records.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Nomad

Nomad

by Bombino
April 2, 2013
The second solo release for Tuareg guitarist-singer Omara “Bombino” Moctar was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.1
Hard Rubbish

Hard Rubbish

by Lower Plenty
April 2, 2013
The second full-length release for the Australian indie quartet of Sarah Heyward, Al Montfort Jensen, Tjhung, and Daniel Twomey was recorded on an eight-track reel-to-reel tape.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Holiday

Holiday

by Port St. Willow
April 2, 2013
This is the self-produced debut release (originally self-released in May 2012) for Brooklyn artist Nick Principe.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
You Have Already Gone to the Other World

You Have Already Gone to the Other World

by A Hawk and a Hacksaw
April 2, 2013
The sixth studio release for the indie duo of Jeremy Barnes and Heather Trost was produced by John Dieterich of Deerhoof and inspired by the 1964 film Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Indigo Meadow

Indigo Meadow

by The Black Angels
April 2, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Texas-based psychedelic rock band was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Haw

Haw

by Hiss Golden Messenger
April 2, 2013
The fourth release for the band led by M.C. Taylor and Scott Hirsch, features contributions from such artists as The Black Twig Pickers’ Nathan Bowles, Megafaun’s Phil Cook, and William Tyler.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
For Now I Am Winter

For Now I Am Winter

by Ólafur Arnalds
April 2, 2013
The third full-length release for the Icelandic composer was orchestrally arranged by Nico Muhly and features the vocals of Agent Fresco singer Arnór Dan Arnarson on four tracks.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
My Shame Is True

My Shame Is True

by Alkaline Trio
April 2, 2013
The ninth full-length studio release for the punk rock trio was produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
Pioneer

Pioneer

by The Band Perry
April 2, 2013
The second full-length release from the country trio was produced by Dann Huff.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
10

10

by New Kids on the Block
April 2, 2013
The second release since reuniting in 200 and the eighth overall studio release for the 1980s boy band was produced with Deekay.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.4
Disarm the Descent

Disarm the Descent

by Killswitch Engage
April 2, 2013
The sixth studio release for the Massachusetts metalcore band sees the return of original lead singer Jesse Leach, who had left in 2002.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Cruise Your Illusion

Cruise Your Illusion

by Milk Music
April 2, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Olympia, Washington indie punk quartet formed by brothers, Alex Coxen and Joe Rutter.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Heza

Heza

by Generationals
April 2, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the New Orleans-based duo of Grant Widmer and Ted Joyner is the first album on the Polyvinyl label.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Caveman

Caveman

by Caveman
April 2, 2013
The second release for the New York indie band was produced by Nick Stumpf.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Cosy Moments

Cosy Moments

by Kinski
April 2, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the Seattle rock band is its first in over five years and its debut on the Kill Rock Stars label.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Rkives

Rkives

by Rilo Kiley
April 2, 2013
The 16 tracks collected includes rare B-sides, demos, six unreleased songs, and a remix with Too Short from the indie rock band formed by Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
The Ascent

The Ascent

by Wiley
April 1, 2013
The ninth studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from such artists as Far East Movement, French Montana, Ghetts, Kano, Lethal Bizzle, Ms D, Emeli Sandé, Tinchy Stryder, and Tulisa.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
4.5
Division Street

Division Street

by Harper Simon
March 26, 2013
The more rock-flavored second solo release for the son of Paul Simon was co-produced with Tom Rothrock.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Comedown Machine

Comedown Machine

by The Strokes
March 26, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Julian Casablancas.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Afraid of Heights

Afraid of Heights

by Wavves
March 26, 2013
The fourth studio release for the Los Angeles duo of Nathan Williams and Stephen Pope was produced by John Hill.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Girl Who Got Away

Girl Who Got Away

by Dido
March 26, 2013
The fourth studio release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with her brother Rolo Armstrong and includes contributions from such artists as Brian Eno, Greg Kurstin, Kendrick Lamar, and Rick Nowels.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.1
Change Becomes Us

Change Becomes Us

by Wire
March 26, 2013
Unfinished material from 1979-80 were the framework for the latest release from the British post-punk band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Delta Machine

Delta Machine

by Depeche Mode
March 26, 2013
The 13th studio release for the synth-pop trio was produced by Ben Hillier and mixed by Flood.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.8
I Am Not a Human Being II

I Am Not a Human Being II

by Lil Wayne
March 26, 2013
2 Chainz, Drake, Future, Soulja Boy, and Trina are some of the guests on the 10th full-length studio release for the New Orleans rapper.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
3.9
Discipline +  Desire

Discipline + Desire

by Wax Idols
March 26, 2013
The Chameleons' Mark Burgess worked on the second full-length release from the post-punk band led by Hether Fortune.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Recover [EP]

Recover [EP]

by Chvrches
March 26, 2013
This is the debut EP for the Scottish electric-pop trio of Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, and Martin Doherty.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Lines

Lines

by Julian Lynch
March 26, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the songwriter and ethnomusicology PhD student was inspired by folk music.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
What You Don't See

What You Don't See

by The Story So Far
March 26, 2013
The second release for the San Francisco Bay Area pop-punk band was produced by Steven Klein of New Found Glory.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Native

Native

by OneRepublic
March 26, 2013
This is the third full-length studio release for the pop rock band led by singer-songwriter/producer Ryan Tedder.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.2
Renacer

Renacer

by Senses Fail
March 26, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the New Jersey punk band was produced by Shaun Lopez of Far.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
American Twilight

American Twilight

by Crime & the City Solution
March 26, 2013
The first album in over 22 years for the Australian rock band led by Simon Bonney was recorded in Detroit and co-produced with Dave Feeny.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Based on a True Story...

Based on a True Story...

by Blake Shelton
March 26, 2013
The eighth full-length studio release for the country singer who also appears as a coach/judge on NBC's The Voice features Pistol Annies and Gwen Sebastian as guests.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
4.5
Meir

Meir

by Kvelertak
March 26, 2013
The second full-length release for the Norwegian hard rock/metal band was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
NoYork!

NoYork!

by Blu
March 26, 2013
Originally set to be released in 2011 with Warner Bros., the sixth solo studio release for the Los Angeles rapper featuring production from Daedalus, Dibia$e, Exile, Flying Lotus, Madlib, and Samiyam is finally released as York.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Mwahaha

Mwahaha

by Mwahaha
March 26, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Oakland-based experimental psychedelic pop band produced by Eli Crews is reissued with two additional tracks.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Nacirema Dream

The Nacirema Dream

by Papoose
March 26, 2013
Erykah Badu, Ron Browz, DJ Premier, Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Mavado, Mobb Deep, and Remy Ma guest on the debut studio release for the Brooklyn rapper, first announced back in 2006.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Ash & Clay

The Ash & Clay

by The Milk Carton Kids
March 26, 2013
This is the second studio release from the Los Angeles-based folk duo of Joey Ryan and Ken Pattengale.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.8
Functional Arrhythmias

Functional Arrhythmias

by Steve Coleman & the Five Elements
March 26, 2013
Saxophonist Steve Coleman returns with Jonathan Finlayson, Miles Okazaki, Sean Rickman, and Anthony Tidd backing him on the release inspired by the functions of the human body.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
13

13

by Suicidal Tendencies
March 26, 2013
The 13th studio release for the Southern California thrash metal band is its first in 13 years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Absolute Zero

Absolute Zero

by Little Green Cars
March 26, 2013
The debut full-length release from the Dublin folk rock quintet was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Know Hope

Know Hope

by The Color Morale
March 25, 2013
The third release for the metalcore band led by Garret Rapp is the first with new rhythm guitarist, Aaron Saunders (replacing original band member John Bross) and was produced by Josh Schroeder.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
These Spirits

These Spirits

by James Yuill
March 25, 2013
This is the third full-length studio release for the British folktronica artist.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd