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by Barn Owl
April 16, 2013
The fifth release for the doom duo of Jon Porras and Evan Caminit includes a 17-minute track.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The Low Highway

The Low Highway

by Steve Earle & the Dukes (& Duchesses)
April 16, 2013
The 15th release for Steve Earle is the first to feature his band, The Dukes, and includes three songs written for the HBO series Treme.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
This River

This River

by JJ Grey
April 16, 2013
Co-produced with Dan Prothero, this is the eighth release for the Florida blues/funk/soul singer JJ Grey with his band Mofro.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
In the Marrow

In the Marrow

by Dead Confederate
April 16, 2013
The third full-length release for the Athens, Georgia rock band was produced by David Barbe and Andy LeMaster.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Rat Farm

Rat Farm

by Meat Puppets
April 16, 2013
The 14th full-length release from the Arizona alternative rock band was described by singer Curt Kirkwood as "blown-up folk music."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
True Romance

True Romance

by Charli xcx
April 16, 2013
The debut studio release for the British pop singer includes some tracks from her two previous mixtapes "Heartbreaks and Earthquakes" and "Super Ultra."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Let's Face the Music and Dance

Let's Face the Music and Dance

by Willie Nelson
April 16, 2013
The latest release from the country singer with his backing band, the Family, includes covers of classic country and standard songs.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Desperate Ground

Desperate Ground

by The Thermals
April 16, 2013
The sixth full-length release for the Portland indie rock trio was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
F.M. Sushi

F.M. Sushi

by Rainbow Arabia
April 16, 2013
Dylan Ross of Cursive joins the Los Angeles electronic group formed by Danny and Tiffany Preston on their second full-length release.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Excavation

Excavation

by The Haxan Cloak
April 16, 2013
Bobby Krlic's second full-length release as The Haxan Cloak was influenced by electronic music.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake

Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake

by Various Artists
April 16, 2013
The live covers of Nick Drake's songs performed by such artists as Vashti Bunyan, Green Gartside of Scritti Politti, Lisa Hannigan, Robyn Hitchcock, and Teddy Thompson were collected by producer Joe Boyd.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Birthmarks

Birthmarks

by Born Ruffians
April 16, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the Canadian rock band led by Luke LaLonde was produced by Roger Leavens.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.5
Floating Coffin

Floating Coffin

by Thee Oh Sees
April 16, 2013
The latest release from the San Francisco rock band led by John Dwyer is its first on the Castle Face label.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Letherette

Letherette

by Letherette
April 16, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the British electronic duo of Andy Harber and Richard Roberts.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Twelve Reasons to Die

Twelve Reasons to Die

by Ghostface Killah
April 16, 2013
Produced by Adrian Younge, the concept album from the Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface Killah is about a drug lord in 1960s Italy.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Inspiration Information/Wings of Love

Inspiration Information/Wings of Love

by Shuggie Otis
April 16, 2013
Shuggie Otis' Inspiration Information is reissued with four unreleased tracks and an unreleased album, Wings of Love, containing 14 live and studio tracks recorded between 1975 and 2000.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Thorn in My Heart

Thorn in My Heart

by Kim Richey
April 16, 2013
The seventh full-length studio release for the country singer-songwriter was produced by Neilson Hubbard and includes guest appearances from Jason Isbell and Trisha Yearwood.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Live

Live

by Simian Mobile Disco
April 16, 2013
The unedited second live release for the electronic duo was recorded at a 2012 show in Philadelphia.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

by Art Brut
April 16, 2013
The two-disc collection of singles, b-sides, covers and live tracks from the British indie rock band led by Eddie Argos includes two new tracks: "Arizona Bay" and "We Make Pop Music."
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The  Terror

The Terror

by The Flaming Lips
April 16, 2013
Once again produced with Dave Fridmann, the latest release for the rock band led by Wayne Coyne is darker than previous works.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Arts & Crafts: 2003-2013

Arts & Crafts: 2003-2013

by Various Artists
April 16, 2013
A two-disc collection of hits and rare tracks from the Canadian indie pop label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dad Country

Dad Country

by Jonny Fritz
April 16, 2013
Produced with Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes, this is the first release under Fritz's given name since he dropped the Corndawg name in 2012.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Infestissumam

Infestissumam

by Ghost / Ghost B.C.
April 16, 2013
Produced by Nick Raskulinecz, the second release for the mysterious Swedish doom metal band previously known only as Ghost, welcomes a new lead singer Papa Emeritus II (although some believe it is the same singer from its 2010 debut, Opus Eponymous).
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
A  Quiet Darkness

A Quiet Darkness

by Houses
April 16, 2013
The concept behind the second release for the married indie duo of Megan Messina and Dexter Tortoriello is a couple separated by a nuclear disaster seek to meet up on Highway 10 in California before they die.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.0
Indicud

Indicud

by Kid Cudi
April 16, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the producer-rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Michael Bolton, Haim, Father John Misty, King Chip, Kendrick Lamar, RZA, and Too Short.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.7
Replicant Moods

Replicant Moods

by Pharaohs
April 16, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles dance quartet of Alejandro Cohen, Samuel Cooper, Diego Herrera, and Casey Butler features a guest appearance by Maria Minerva.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Plain Where the Palace Stood

The Plain Where the Palace Stood

by David Grubbs
April 16, 2013
Andrea Belfi, Stefano Pilia, and C. Spencer Yeh backed the indie singer-songwriter on his sixth solo release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Ghost on Ghost

Ghost on Ghost

by Iron & Wine
April 16, 2013
The fifth release for the singer-songwriter is his first on Nonesuch Records and was produced by Brian Deck.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Little French Songs

Little French Songs

by Carla Bruni
April 16, 2013
The fourth release of French pop music for the former first lady of France was produced by Bénédicte Schmitt.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
3.8
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