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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
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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
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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
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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
Talé

Talé

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:
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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
Chelsea Light Moving

Chelsea Light Moving

by Chelsea Light Moving
March 5, 2013
This is the debut release for Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore newest project with Keith Wood, John Maloney, and Samara Lubelski.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
White Mountain

White Mountain

by Ulfur
March 5, 2013
This is the debut solo release for Úlfur Hansson, the Icelandic musician best known for being a part of Jonsi's touring band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Images du Futur

Images du Futur

by Suuns
March 5, 2013
The second release from the Montreal rock band was produced by Jace Lasek of the Besnard Lakes.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Woman

Woman

by Rhye
March 5, 2013
The debut release by the pop duo of Robin Hannibal and Mike Milosh was recorded in Copenhagen and Los Angeles.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
Woolen Men

Woolen Men

by Woolen Men
March 5, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based trio of Alex Geddes, Lawton Browning, and Raf Spielman.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
People, Hell and Angels

People, Hell and Angels

by Jimi Hendrix
March 5, 2013
Some of the tracks on this collection of studio recorded songs from 1968-69 were for his planned follow-up to 1968's Electric Ladyland. They also include songs with Billy Cox and Buddy Miles, members of his post-Experience group, Band of Gypsys.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
The  Living Infinite

The Living Infinite

by Soilwork
March 5, 2013
Produced by Jens Bogren, the ninth full-length release from the Swedish death metal band is its first with new guitarist David Andersson (founding guitarist Peter Wichers left Soilwork in 2012).
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
New Moon

New Moon

by The Men
March 5, 2013
Producer Ben Greenberg officially joins the Brooklyn-based rock band on its fourth release recorded in upstate New York.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Wondrous Bughouse

Wondrous Bughouse

by Youth Lagoon
March 5, 2013
The second release from Trevor Powers was produced by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
The Beast in Its Tracks

The Beast in Its Tracks

by Josh Ritter
March 5, 2013
The seventh full-length studio release from the singer-songwriter was written after his divorce from his wife, singer Dawn Landes.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.9
Naomi

Naomi

by The Cave Singers
March 5, 2013
The fourth release from the Seattle indie folk rock band was produced by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Between Places

Between Places

by Young Dreams
March 5, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Norwegian pop group that can include up to twelve band members.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.3
Welcome Oblivion

Welcome Oblivion

by How to Destroy Angels
March 5, 2013
After two EPs, the band led by Nine Inch Nails's Trent Reznor releases its full-length debut album.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
The Big Other

The Big Other

by Fiction
March 5, 2013
The full-length debut for the British indie rock band includes a song dedicated to World War II scientist Alan Turing.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Honky Tonk

Honky Tonk

by Son Volt
March 5, 2013
Jay Farrar's latest release with his alternative country band Son Volt harkens back to the Bakersfield sound of the 1950-60s.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Hymnal

Hymnal

by Benoît Pioulard
March 5, 2013
Thomas Meluch's latest release as Benoît Pioulard was inspired by religious iconography and cathedrals in Europe.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Hi Beams

Hi Beams

by Javelin
March 5, 2013
The second full-length release from the Brooklyn duo of Tom Van Buskirk and George Langford was recorded at a traditional recording studio.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Love from London

Love from London

by Robyn Hitchcock
March 5, 2013
The latest solo release from the 60-year old British singer-songwriter was produced by Paul Noble.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Girl Talk

Girl Talk

by Kate Nash
March 5, 2013
Produced by Tom Biller, the third full-length release for the British singer moves toward an indie rock direction.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.2
Lady

Lady

by Lady
March 5, 2013
Terri Walker and Nicole Wray team up on this R&B/soul release produced by Leon Michels and Jeff Silverman.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Incubation

Incubation

by Function
March 5, 2013
Sandwell District's Dave Sumner releases his debut full-length album mixed by Tobias Freund.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Nanobots

Nanobots

by They Might Be Giants
March 5, 2013
The 25-track (with nine tracks under a minute long) release for the alternative rock band from Brooklyn was produced by Pat Dillett.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.7
Like a Rose

Like a Rose

by Ashley Monroe
March 5, 2013
The second solo album for the Pistol Annies member includes songs co-written with such artists as Sally Barris, Guy Clark, Vince Gill, Lori McKenna, and Jon Randall.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.1
Cerulean Salt

Cerulean Salt

by Waxahatchee
March 5, 2013
The second full-length release for former P.S. Eliot singer Katie Crutchfield includes backing from Swearin' members Keith Spencer, Kyle Gilbride, and her twin sister, Allison Crutchfield.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Selected Studies, Vol. 1

Selected Studies, Vol. 1

by Lloyd Cole
March 5, 2013
British rock singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole was contacted by krautrock musician Hans-Joachim Roedelius, who had remixed Cole's 2001 ambient solo album Plastic Wood on his own. Although, never released, they stayed in contact and now years later, they have teamed up to release a new ambient electronica album.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
@Reverend_Makers

@Reverend_Makers

by Reverend and the Makers
March 5, 2013
The third release for the indie rock band led by Jon McClure was produced by James Dring and Youth.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
7.5
An A.merican D.ream

An A.merican D.ream

by Vietnam
March 5, 2013
The first release in five years for the Brooklyn rock band led by Michael Gerner features a new six-piece lineup.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Untogether

Untogether

by Blue Hawaii
March 5, 2013
The debut full-length release from Canadian duo of Alexander Cowan and Raphaelle Standell-Preston was written separately and recorded over two years.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.2
Sudden Elevation

Sudden Elevation

by Ólöf Arnalds
March 5, 2013
The third full-length release for the Icelandic singer is her first entirely sung in English.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Memphis

Memphis

by Boz Scaggs
March 5, 2013
Produced by Steve Jordan and recorded in Memphis, the first studio release in five years for the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is a collection of cover songs and two originals reflecting the sounds from the South.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Stand-In

The Stand-In

by Caitlin Rose
March 5, 2013
The second release for the Nashville singer-songwriter was produced by Jordan Lehning and Skylar Wilson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
The Blue Room

The Blue Room

by Madeleine Peyroux
March 5, 2013
Produced by Larry Klein, the jazz singer's second release on Decca features songs from Ray Charles' 1962 album, Modern Sounds In Country & Western Music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Howl

Howl

by The Howlin' Brothers
March 5, 2013
The Nashville-based Americana trio's debut release on Readymade Records was produced by Brendan Benson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Inheritance

Inheritance

by The Last Bison
March 5, 2013
The second full-length release from the indie folk group was produced by Kevin Augunas.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Bad Blood

Bad Blood

by Bastille
March 4, 2013
The full-length debut release for indie rock singer-songwriter Dan Smith includes influences from folk, hip-hop, indie, and pop music.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.1
Graffiti on the Train

Graffiti on the Train

by Stereophonics
March 4, 2013
The eighth studio release for the Welsh indie rock band was co-produced with Jim Lowe.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.7
Free Reign II

Free Reign II

by Clinic
March 4, 2013
The latest release for the British noise rock band is an album of mixes of songs from Free Reign by producer Daniel Lopatin.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Welcome to Mikrosector-50

Welcome to Mikrosector-50

by Space Dimension Controller
March 4, 2013
The latest release for Belfast-based producer Jack Hamill is a concept album about Mr. 8040 and his return to his home planet Mikrosector-50.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Anxiety

Anxiety

by Autre Ne Veut
February 26, 2013
The second full-length release from Arthur Ashin was influenced by the music of such artists as Laurie Anderson, David Byrne, Annie Lennox, Katy Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Rihanna.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.3
Antipodes

Antipodes

by Popstrangers
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length from the New Zealand alternative rock trio was recorded in a 1930s dancehall.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Live by the Code

Live by the Code

by Terror
February 26, 2013
This is the sixth release for the Los Angeles punk band led by Scott Vogel.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Outrun

Outrun

by Kavinsky
February 26, 2013
The concept behind the full-length debut release from the French house producer Vincent Belorgay is how a man who crashed his Ferrari Testarossa in 1986, arises as a zombie in 2006 to make music and race cars.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
A Love Surreal

A Love Surreal

by Bilal
February 26, 2013
Pianist Robert Glasper guests on the Philadelphia singer's jazz, soul, and funk-infused third full-length studio album.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Optica

Optica

by Shout Out Louds
February 26, 2013
Self-produced (with some help from Johannes Berglund) by the band, the fourth release for the Swedish indie pop five piece was recorded over a year and half.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Miracle Temple

Miracle Temple

by Mount Moriah
February 26, 2013
The second release for the North Carolina band formed by Heather McEntire and Jenks Miller was co-produced by Miller, McEntire, and Mark Nevers.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Hagar's Song

Hagar's Song

by Jason Moran
February 26, 2013
The album of jazz originals and standards from saxophonist Charles Lloyd and pianist Jason Moran includes a five-part suite dedicated to Lloyd's great-great grandmother.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Deathfix

Deathfix

by Deathfix
February 26, 2013
The Washington, D.C. band formed by ex-Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty and Blowoff member Rich Morel includes Devin Ocampo and Mark Cisneros of Medication on its debut release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Late Great Whatever

The Late Great Whatever

by The Lovely Bad Things
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length release from the Southern California garage-pop band was produced by John Gilbert.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Raven That Refused to Sing and Other Stories

The Raven That Refused to Sing and Other Stories

by Steven Wilson
February 26, 2013
Co-produced with Alan Parsons, the third solo release from Steven Wilson was based on short stories the Porcupine Tree singer/guitarist wrote or co-wrote with Hajo Mueller.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.7
Old Yellow Moon

Old Yellow Moon

by Rodney Crowell
February 26, 2013
Hot Band members James Burton, John Ware, and Bill Payne, as well as Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Bill Payne, Stuart Duncan, and Steuart Smith appear as guests on the duets album between Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Les Revenants [OST]

Les Revenants [OST]

by Mogwai
February 26, 2013
Following a four-track EP of the score, the Scottish post-rock instrumental band returns with a full-length soundtrack to the French zombie television series called Les Revenants.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
Black Sun

Black Sun

by Gold Fields
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length release for the Australian dance-pop band was produced by Mickey Petralia and Scott Horscroft.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Messenger

The Messenger

by Johnny Marr
February 26, 2013
The Smiths' guitarist wrote and produced his debut solo release.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.2
Amok

Amok

by Atoms for Peace
February 26, 2013
Originally conceived to perform The Eraser, Thom Yorke's 2006 debut album live, the supergroup comprised of Thom Yorke, Nigel Godrich, Mauro Refosco, Joey Waronker, and Flea toured for two weeks in 2010 with some new material. After the success of the tour, the band decided to work on an album and recorded the debut in three days.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
In Time

In Time

by The Mavericks
February 26, 2013
This is the first release in nearly ten years from the country rock band from Miami.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin

Reason to Believe: The Songs of Tim Hardin

by Various Artists
February 26, 2013
Gavin Clark, Diagrams, Alela Diane, Mark Lanegan, Magnetic North, Okkervil River, Hannah Peel, Pinkunoizu, Smoke Fairies, The Phoenix Foundation, The Sand Band, and Sarabeth Tucek contributed to the tribute album to folk singer-songwriter Tim Hardin.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Lesser Evil

Lesser Evil

by Doldrums
February 26, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Montreal electronic producer Airick Woodhead as Doldrums.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.4
Mowgli

Mowgli

by Mister Lies
February 26, 2013
Producer Nick Zanca recorded his full-length debut at his family's cabin in Vermont.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Soft Opening

Soft Opening

by Pearl Necklace
February 26, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Brooklyn electronic duo of Bryce Hackford and Frank Lyon .
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Somewhere Else

Somewhere Else

by Sally Shapiro
February 26, 2013
This is the third release from the Swedish electro-pop duo of Johan Agebjörn and Sally Shapiro.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
This Generation

This Generation

by The Lions
February 26, 2013
The Los Angeles reggae soul group's first release on the Stones Throw label was produced with Dan Ubick.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd