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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 SandƩ, 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 AnaĆÆs Mitchell
March 19, 2013
This debut release from AnaĆÆs 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
Echo Street

Echo Street

by Amplifier
March 19, 2013
The fourth full-length release for the British progressive rock band was produced by lead singer Sel Balamir and features new guitarist Steve Durose and bassist Alexander "Magnum" Redhead, who replaced Neil Mahony.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Abandon All Life

Abandon All Life

by NAILS
March 19, 2013
The second full-length release for the Southern California metal band was produced by Converge guitarist, Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
She

She

by Alice Smith
March 19, 2013
Seven years after the Grammy-nominated singer released her 2006 debut For Lovers, Dreamers & Me, Alice Smith returns with her second album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Sky Burial

Sky Burial

by Inter Arma
March 19, 2013
The second full-length release for the Virginia metal band is its first under Relapse Records.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.8
Tooth & Nail

Tooth & Nail

by Billy Bragg
March 19, 2013
The first new studio release in five years for the British singer-songwriter was recorded in California at producer Joe Henry's house.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The 20/20 Experience

The 20/20 Experience

by Justin Timberlake
March 19, 2013
The third solo release for the pop singer is his first in nearly seven years and was produced by Timbaland (two tracks with Timberlake and Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.7
Night

Night

by Tift Merritt
March 19, 2013
Folk singer-songwriter Tift Merritt teams up with Brooklyn classical pianist Simone Dinnerstein on a release of traditional folk, standards, classical pieces, plus new songs by Patty Griffin, Brad Mehldau, and Merritt herself.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Lism

Lism

by Ellen Allien
March 19, 2013
The music on the latest release from the German producer was originally created with Thomas Muller for a dance performance in 2011.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
The  Happiness Waltz

The Happiness Waltz

by Josh Rouse
March 19, 2013
Brad Jones returns to produce the singer-songwriter's tenth studio release recorded in Spain.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Bloodsports

Bloodsports

by Suede
March 19, 2013
The first release from the Britpop band in 11 years was produced by Ed Buller.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Life After Defo

Life After Defo

by Deptford Goth
March 19, 2013
This the debut full-length electro-pop release for Daniel Woolhouse.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
The  Chronicles of Marnia

The Chronicles of Marnia

by Marnie Stern
March 19, 2013
The fourth release for the New York singer-guitarist features new drummer Kid Millions of Oneida (replacing Zach Hill of Death Grips).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.4
Miami

Miami

by Brandt Brauer Frick
March 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the German experimental electronic trio of Daniel Brandt, Jan Brauer, and Paul Frick features guest appearances from such artists as Gudrun Gut, Nina Kraviz, Jamie Lidell, and Om'Mas Keith.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
180

180

by Palma Violets
March 19, 2013
The debut release from the British indie rock band was produced by Pulp's Steve Mackey.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.1
Time [EP]

Time [EP]

by Alex Calder
March 19, 2013
The Canadian indie pop singer formerly of Makeout Videotape (Mac DeMarco also was a band member) releases his debut solo release recorded in his living room.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
TalƩ

TalƩ

by Salif Keita
March 18, 2013
Produced by Philippe Cohen Solal, the latest release from the Malian artist features guest appearances from Manu Dibango, Roots Manuva, Bobby McFerrin, and Esperanza Spalding.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
The Next Day

The Next Day

by David Bowie
March 12, 2013
In the works for over two years with producer Tony Visconti, this is the first new studio release from David Bowie in ten years.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Strike Gently

Strike Gently

by The Virgins
March 12, 2013
Recorded at the East Village Recording Center (the site of the former rock club Brownies), the second release for the New York indie rock band led by Donald Cumming was produced by The Unicorn Parade (Johnny T. Yerington and Gus Oberg).
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Adrian Younge Presents the Delfonics

Adrian Younge Presents the Delfonics

by The Delfonics
March 12, 2013
Songwriter-producer Adrian Younge adds modern touches of R&B and hip-hop to the soul album he co-wrote with Delfonics' William Hart.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Golden Grrrls

Golden Grrrls

by Golden Grrrls
March 12, 2013
This is the full-length debut for the Scottish indie pop trio of Eilidh Rodgers, Ruary MacLean, and Rachel Aggs.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Sleeper

Sleeper

by Carmen Villain
March 12, 2013
The debut release for former Vogue model Carmen Hillestad was produced by Prins Thomas.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The  Deserters

The Deserters

by Rachel Zeffira
March 12, 2013
The self-produced debut solo release for the Cat's Eyes singer features a guest appearance from TOY.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Mala

Mala

by Devendra Banhart
March 12, 2013
The eighth full-length release from the singer-songwriter is his first on Nonesuch and was co-produced with collaborator/guitarist Noah Georgeson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Opposites

Opposites

by Biffy Clyro
March 12, 2013
The sixth release for the Scottish rock trio was produced by Garth "GGGarth" Richardson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Isles

Isles

by Wild Belle
March 12, 2013
Reggae and pop come together on the debut release from the Chicago-based brother-and-sister duo of Natalie and Elliot Bergman.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
What About Now

What About Now

by Bon Jovi
March 12, 2013
The 12th studio release for the New Jersey rock band was produced with Jon Shanks.
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.5
Hit the Waves

Hit the Waves

by The Mary Onettes
March 12, 2013
The third full-length release for the Swedish indie-pop quartet is its first in five years and was produced with Daniel Lissvik.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Sound City: Real to Reel

Sound City: Real to Reel

by Original Soundtrack
March 12, 2013
The songs on the soundtrack to Dave Grohl's documentary about Sound City Studios (Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, Rage Against The Machine's self-titled debut, Pat Benatar's Crimes of Passion, and Nirvana's Nevermind were recorded there), were composed and recorded with its own 24-hour session using the Neve 8028 recording console from the legendary Los Angeles studio with such artists as Josh Homme, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, Trent Reznor, Rick Springfield, Slipknot’s Corey Taylor, Fear's Lee Ving, members of the Foo Fighters, and surviving members of Nirvana.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.1
Old Sock

Old Sock

by Eric Clapton
March 12, 2013
JJ Cale, Chaka Khan Paul McCartney, and Steve Winwood guest on the British singer/guitarist's covers album that includes two original songs.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
The New Life

The New Life

by Girls Names
March 12, 2013
The second full-length release for the Belfast band sees the addition of Philip Quinn to the group.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Punk Authority [EP]

Punk Authority [EP]

by Pete Swanson
March 12, 2013
With the end of Yellow Swans, Pete Swanson returns with this techno four-track solo EP.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Home

Home

by Off with Their Heads
March 12, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the Minneapolis punk band was produced by Bill Stevenson of the Descendents.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Other Life

The Other Life

by Shooter Jennings
March 12, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the country rock singer includes six track from 2011's Family Man recording sessions.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Exile

Exile

by Hurts
March 11, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the British electro-pop duo of Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.1
All Fired Up

All Fired Up

by Poco
March 5, 2013
The first new release in 11 years for the country rock band led by Rusty Young includes a new lineup with Jack Sundrud and Michael Webb.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Wyoming

Wyoming

by Water Liars
March 5, 2013
The second release for the Mississippi duo of Justin Kinkel-Schuster and Andrew Bryant was produced by Bruce Watson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Invisible Life

Invisible Life

by Helado Negro
March 5, 2013
This is the third full-length Latin electronic pop release from Roberto Carlos Lange as Helado Negro.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Heliosphere

Heliosphere

by Benjamin Damage
March 5, 2013
This is the debut solo techno full-length release from the Welsh electronic producer.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Exai

Exai

by Autechre
March 5, 2013
The 11th full-length release from the British electronic duo of Sean Booth and Rob Brown is over two hours long.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1