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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
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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
All the Times We Had

All the Times We Had

by Ivan & Alyosha
February 26, 2013
The debut full-length release for the folk pop Seattle quartet led by Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
The Underground Resistance

The Underground Resistance

by Darkthrone
February 26, 2013
This is the 15th studio release for the Norwegian black metal duo of Fenriz and Nocturno Culto.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Minute by Minute

Minute by Minute

by James Hunter
February 26, 2013
The first release in five years for the British soul singer was produced by Gabriel Roth.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
6.9
Thumbtacks and Glue

Thumbtacks and Glue

by Woodpigeon
February 26, 2013
The sixth full-length release from the Canadian folk-pop band led by Mark Andrew Hamilton was produced by Arran Fisher.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Theme Park

Theme Park

by Theme Park
February 25, 2013
The debut full-length release from the British indie pop trio was produced by Luke Smith [Ed Macfarlane of Friendly Fires produced "Tonight"].
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Evidence

Evidence

by John Foxx and the Maths
February 25, 2013
The latest release from the synth-pop pioneer with the Maths includes contributions from The Soft Moon, Xeno & Oaklander, and Matthew Dear.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Galapagos

Galapagos

by Post War Years
February 25, 2013
This is the second release for the British rock band led by Simon Critten.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Song & Dance

Song & Dance

by Duologue
February 25, 2013
Guitar rock and a variety of electronica influences are seen on British band's debut full-length release produced by Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Back into the Woods

Back into the Woods

by Ed Harcourt
February 25, 2013
The sixth full-length release from the British singer-songwriter was recorded in one day at Abbey Road.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.8
Crusher

Crusher

by Grave Babies
February 25, 2013
The second full-length release for the Seattle goth rock band is its first on the Hardly Art label.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre)

by Apparat
February 19, 2013
The 10th release for Sascha Ring as Apparat was originally commissioned for 2012 Ruhr Festival's stage production of Tolstoy’s War and Peace directed by Sebastian Hartmann.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
When It Was Now

When It Was Now

by Atlas Genius
February 19, 2013
This is the full-length debut release for the Adelaide, Australian indie pop band.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
8.2
Privilege

Privilege

by Parenthetical Girls
February 19, 2013
The Portland, Oregon-based experimental pop band releases a full-length album of 12 tracks selected from its five Privilege EPs.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Wild Chorus

Wild Chorus

by Anders & Kendall
February 19, 2013
This is the first full-length release from Anders Parker and Kendall Meade.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
You Are Eternity

You Are Eternity

by Dadub
February 19, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Italian electronic duo of Daniele Antezza and Giovanni Conti.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Chromatisms

Chromatisms

by The Soft Hills
February 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the Seattle psychedelic rock band was produced by Matthew Emerson Brown.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
We Will Not Harm You

We Will Not Harm You

by Dobie
February 19, 2013
The British bass artist's instrumental release integrates hip-hop with a variety of music styles including electronic, Latin, jazz, and soul.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Social Experiment 003

Social Experiment 003

by Art Department
February 19, 2013
Canadian electronic producers, Jonny White and Kenny Glasgow release their latest mix for the Social Experiment series inspired by the parties for their label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Ripely Pine

Ripely Pine

by Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
February 19, 2013
The songs for Aly Spaltro's debut full-length were written over a four year period while working at Bart's & Greg's DVD Explosion in Brunswick, Maine.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Songs for Imaginative People

Songs for Imaginative People

by Darwin Deez
February 19, 2013
The second release from the New York indie pop artist was self-produced in Asheville, North Carolina.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Kid Face

Kid Face

by Samantha Crain
February 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was produced by John Vanderslice.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
You're Nothing

You're Nothing

by Iceage
February 19, 2013
The second release from the Danish post-punk band was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.7
The Marriage of True Minds

The Marriage of True Minds

by Matmos
February 19, 2013
The first release in five years for the Baltimore-based experimental electronic duo includes guest appearances from Dan Deacon, Angel Deradoorian, Dominique Leone, and Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Push the Sky Away

Push the Sky Away

by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
February 19, 2013
The 15th release for Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds was produced by Nick Launay and is its first without Mick Harvey, who left in 2009.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Czarface

Czarface

by Inspectah Deck
February 19, 2013
The collaboration between Wu-Tang Clan's Inspectah Deck, 7L, and Esoteric features guest appearances by Action Bronson, Cappadonna, Ghostface Killah, Roc Marciano, Mr. MFN eXquire, Oh No, and Vinnie Paz
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
Clash the Truth

Clash the Truth

by Beach Fossils
February 19, 2013
The second full-length release for Dustin Payseur as Beach Fossils was produced by Ben Greenberg.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.5
No World

No World

by Inc.
February 19, 2013
This is the debut full-length R&B release from the Los Angeles brothers Andrew and Daniel Age.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Flume

Flume

by Flume
February 19, 2013
The debut full-length debut from Australian electronic producer Harley Streten includes influences from R&B, hip-hop, and pop music.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Jamie Lidell

Jamie Lidell

by Jamie Lidell
February 19, 2013
The fifth full-length release from the British producer/singer was influenced by 1980s pop-soul.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
The  Electric Word

The Electric Word

by The Relatives
February 19, 2013
The Dallas gospel/R&B/funk group's first studio release in nearly 30 years was produced by Spoon's Jim Eno.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
What the Brothers Sang

What the Brothers Sang

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
February 19, 2013
Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie "Prince" Billy collaborated on this tribute release of songs by The Everly Brothers.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Be Your Own King

Be Your Own King

by Concrete Knives
February 19, 2013
The full-length debut release from the French indie pop band was produced by Dan Levy.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Untamed Beast

Untamed Beast

by Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside
February 19, 2013
The second full-length release from Sallie Ford and her band was produced by Adam Landry and Justin Collins.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Vexovoid

Vexovoid

by Portal
February 19, 2013
This is the fourth full-length release from the Australian death metal band.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Miracle Mile

Miracle Mile

by STRFKR
February 19, 2013
The third release for Josh Hodges' indie electronic project was written collaboratively between the Portland, Oregon-based band members.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.1
Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys

Son of Rogues Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys

by Various Artists
February 19, 2013
Johnny Depp and Hal Willner's second collection of pirate/sea songs includes vocals from such artists as Dr. John, Marianne Faithfull, Iggy Pop, Courtney Love, Keith Richards, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, and Tom Waits.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Total Folklore

Total Folklore

by Dan Friel
February 19, 2013
The debut full-length solo release from Parts & Labor's keyboardist and singer is a follow-up to his debut EP Valedictorian/Exoskeleton, released in November 2012.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Like Rats

Like Rats

by Mark Kozelek
February 19, 2013
The acoustic covers albums includes songs from such artists as Bad Brains, Danzig, Misfits, The Decendents, and Sonny & Cher.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
III

III

by Eat Skull
February 19, 2013
The third release from the Portland, Oregon-based garage pop band is its first on the Woodsist label.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd