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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
Understated

Understated

by Edwyn Collins
March 25, 2013
The eighth solo release for the former Orange Juice frontman is his second (but first written) since he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in 2005.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
In Love

In Love

by Peace
March 25, 2013
The debut full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by Jim Abiss.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Finds The Present Tense

Finds The Present Tense

by Gurf Morlix
March 25, 2013
Ian McLagan and Eliza Gilkyson guests on the first album of new material from the Austin singer-songwriter since 2009.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Scott & Rivers

Scott & Rivers

by Scott & Rivers
March 20, 2013
Allister bassist Scott Murphy teamed up with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo on this Japanese language rock release.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Child Ballads

Child Ballads

by Anaïs Mitchell
March 19, 2013
This debut release from Anaïs Mitchell and Jefferson Hamer was inspired by the Francis J. Child Collection of Ballads books and was produced by Gary Paczosa.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Water on Mars

Water on Mars

by Purling Hiss
March 19, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock trio led by Mike Polizze is its first recorded in a professional studio.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Specter at the Feast

Specter at the Feast

by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
March 19, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles alternative rock trio was written in Santa Cruz and includes a cover of The Call's "Let The Day Begin." [Michael Been, the father of lead singer Robert, fronted The Call and passed away in 2010.]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
All Hail Bright Futures

All Hail Bright Futures

by And So I Watch You from Afar
March 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the rock band from Belfast was produced by Rocky O'Reilly.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Ensemble Pearl

Ensemble Pearl

by Ensemble Pearl
March 19, 2013
Sunn 0)))'s Stephen O'Malley is joined by Michio Kurihara of Ghost, Boris drummer Atsuo, and William Herzog from Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, plus Eyvind Kang and Timba Harris on Ensemble Pearl's debut release.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Off the Record

Off the Record

by Karl Bartos
March 19, 2013
Using material from 1975 to 1993 Bartos created 12 new songs, the latest solo release for the former Kraftwerk member was conceived after techno label Bureau B inquired about archival material he might want to release.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Beautiful Death Machine

Beautiful Death Machine

by Swollen Members
March 19, 2013
The tenth release for the Canadian rap group features guest appearances from Apathy, Celph Titled, Esoteric, Ill Bill, Slaine, Snake The rapper, and Vinnie Paz.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Same Trailer Different Park

Same Trailer Different Park

by Kacey Musgraves
March 19, 2013
After three self-released albums, the country singer releases her first major label debut produced by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
All My Relations

All My Relations

by Black Pus
March 19, 2013
The second release for Lightning Bolt's Brian Chippendale as Black Pus was produced by Keith Souza and Seth Manchester.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Nostalchic

Nostalchic

by Lapalux
March 19, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for British electronic producer Stuart Howard.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Earth Rocker

Earth Rocker

by Clutch
March 19, 2013
The tenth studio release for the Maryland-based rock band is a heavier and faster than previous albums.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
The  False Alarms

The False Alarms

by Fol Chen
March 19, 2013
Produced by Samuel Bing and Julian Wass, the third release for the Los Angeles pop collective features Sinosa Loa on lead vocals.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Spring Breakers

Spring Breakers

by Original Soundtrack
March 19, 2013
The soundtrack for Harmony Korine's film Spring Breakers produced by Skrillex and former Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Cliff Martinez includes tracks by Ellie Goulding, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, Waka Flocka Flame, and James Franco (in character).
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Entrench

Entrench

by KEN mode
March 19, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Canadian noise rock trio was produced by Matt Bayles.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.7
Impossible Truth

Impossible Truth

by William Tyler
March 19, 2013
The second solo full-length release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was was produced by Mark Nevers.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.2
Stygian Stride

Stygian Stride

by Stygian Stride
March 19, 2013
The debut solo release for former Psychic Ills member Jimy SeiTang was recorded on analog equipment.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Through the Window

Through the Window

by Prurient
March 19, 2013
This is the experimental techno three-track release from Cold Cave member Dominick Fernow.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
The Invisible Way

The Invisible Way

by Low
March 19, 2013
The tenth release for the Minnesota indie rock band featuring Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
The  Golden Age

The Golden Age

by Woodkid
March 19, 2013
The debut full-length release for Yoann Lemoine, best known as the director of videos for Katy Perry and Lana Del Rey, is a concept album about the life of a young boy.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Head Down

Head Down

by Rival Sons
March 19, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the Southern California blues-rock band was produced by Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Via

Via

by Thalia Zedek
March 19, 2013
This is the first release from Thalia Zedek Band in five years is also its first with new drummer Dave Bryson of Son Volt (replacing Daniel Coughlin).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Dragged Down a Dead End Path

Dragged Down a Dead End Path

by Call of the Void
March 19, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Colorado hardcore punk metal quartet.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Habitual Levitations: Instilling Words with Tones

Habitual Levitations: Instilling Words with Tones

by Intronaut
March 19, 2013
This is the fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles progressive metal band.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Sock It to Me

Sock It to Me

by Colleen Green
March 19, 2013
The latest release for the Los Angeles-based pop-punk singer from Boston is her first album on the Hardly Art label.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
R.E.V.O.

R.E.V.O.

by Walk Off the Earth
March 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band was co-produced by Gianni Luminati and Tawgs Salter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Tales From Terra Firma

Tales From Terra Firma

by Stornoway
March 19, 2013
The self-produced second release for the British folk-pop band was mainly written in a camper van in Oxford.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.0
Dead & Born & Grown

Dead & Born & Grown

by The Staves
March 19, 2013
The debut full-length release for the folk-rock sisters Emily, Jessica, and Camilla Staveley-Taylor was produced by the father-and-son team of Glyn and Ethan Johns.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Muchacho

Muchacho

by Phosphorescent
March 19, 2013
The sixth release for Matthew Houck as Phosphorescent was written in Brooklyn and Mexico after his 18-month tour for 2010's Here's To Taking It Easy.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.1