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Comfort/Distraction

Comfort/Distraction

by Broadway Calls
February 5, 2013
The third full-length release for the Oregon pop-punk rock trio was produced by Bill Stevenson of Descendents.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Hammer Down

Hammer Down

by Steeldrivers
February 5, 2013
Produced by Luke Wooton, the third release from the bluegrass/country band is the first with new guitarist/singer Gary Nichols and Brent Truitt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Odeon

Odeon

by Tosca
February 5, 2013
The latest release from the Austrian electronic project of Richard Dorfmeister and Rupert Huber features guest vocalists such as Sarah Callier, Rodney Hunter, and JJ Jones.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Pedestrian Verse

Pedestrian Verse

by Frightened Rabbit
February 5, 2013
The fourth studio release from the Scottish indie band led by Scott Hutchinson is its first on the Atlantic label.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Regions of Light and Sound of God

Regions of Light and Sound of God

by Jim James
February 5, 2013
The debut solo release for My Morning Jacket's Jim James was inspired by Lynd Ward's 1929 graphic novel God's Man.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.3
Island Universe

Island Universe

by Feeding People
February 5, 2013
The second full-length release for the Orange County psych-rock band was produced by Hanni El Khatib and Johnny Bell of Crystal Antlers.
Metascore:
59
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tbd
In Guards We Trust

In Guards We Trust

by Guards
February 5, 2013
This is the second release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Richie Follin.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Anthems

Anthems

by Pure Love
February 5, 2013
This is the debut release from the rock band formed by former Gallows singer Frank Carter and Hope Conspiracy guitarist Jim Carroll.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Velvet Changes

Velvet Changes

by Dog Bite
February 5, 2013
This is the debut full-length pop release for Phil Jones as Dog Bite.
Metascore:
57
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tbd
Confrontations

Confrontations

by Umberto
February 5, 2013
This is the fourth release for Matt Hill as Umberto.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
A Moving Picture

A Moving Picture

by Devlin
February 4, 2013
The second full-length studio release from the British grime artist features guest appearances from Katy B, Diane Birch, Etta Bond, Chasing Grace, Ed Sheeran, and Wretch 32.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
4.8
Wraetlic

Wraetlic

by Wraetlic
February 4, 2013
This is the debut release for the vocal side project from Scottish electronic producer Alex Smoke.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Anna

Anna

by The Courteeners
February 4, 2013
The third full-length release from the Manchester indie rock band adds dance elements to their sound.
Metascore:
59
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tbd
No Thrills

No Thrills

by Amateur Best
February 3, 2013
This is the debut release from Joe Flory as Amateur Best.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
M B V

M B V

by My Bloody Valentine
February 2, 2013
The long-awaited follow-up to My Bloody Valentine's 1991 classic shoegaze album Loveless was made available on its website.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
Angels Without Wings

Angels Without Wings

by Heidi Talbot
January 29, 2013
The fifth solo release for the Irish singer was produced by John McCusker and includes guest appearances from King Creosote, Mark Knopfler, and Tim O’Brien.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The  Sirens

The Sirens

by Chris Potter
January 29, 2013
The concept album inspired by Homer's The Odyssey is the first album with the saxophonist leading a group of musicians.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Live in Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2

Live in Europe 1969: The Bootleg Series, Vol. 2

by Miles Davis Quintet
January 29, 2013
The four-disc CD/DVD box set features three live performances in Europe, including the Antibes Jazz Festival in 1969 by Miles Davis with Wayne Shorter, Chick Corea, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Give In

Give In

by On an On
January 29, 2013
The debut release for the former Scattered Trees trio of Nate Eiesland, Alissa Ricci and Ryne Estwing was produced by Dave Newfeld.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Fourth Corner

Fourth Corner

by Trixie Whitley
January 29, 2013
The debut full-length solo release for the daughter of the late blues guitarist Christ Whitley was produced by Thomas Bartlett.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.6
Running Still

Running Still

by Charlie Winston
January 29, 2013
The third release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Tony Berg.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
The Flower Lane

The Flower Lane

by Ducktails
January 29, 2013
The fourth release for the side project from Real Estate guitarist Matt Mondanile includes contributions from such guests as Big Troubles, Madeline Follin, Joel Ford, Daniel Lopatin, and Sam Mehran.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Heartthrob

Heartthrob

by Tegan and Sara
January 29, 2013
With the help of producers Greg Kurstin, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Mike Elizondo, and Rob Cavallo, the Canadian twins display a more mainstream pop sound with their seventh release.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Hummingbird

Hummingbird

by Local Natives
January 29, 2013
The sophomore release for the Los Angeles indie rock quartet produced by The National's Aaron Dessner is its first without bassist Andy Hamm (who left the band in 2011).
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Ex Tropical

Ex Tropical

by Lost Animal
January 29, 2013
The debut release for Australian Jarrod Quarell was influenced by his childhood in Papua New Guinea.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
100 Records, Vol. 3

100 Records, Vol. 3

by Sonny Smith
January 29, 2013
The third and final release in Sonny Smith's 100 Records project, where he created 100 band names and recorded songs to go along with the album art created by known artists.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
All My Love In Half Light

All My Love In Half Light

by Lady Lazarus
January 29, 2013
The second release from California singer Melissa Ann Sweat as Lady Lazarus was recorded with Papercuts' Jason Quever.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Christopher

Christopher

by The Ruby Suns
January 29, 2013
The fourth release for the indie pop band led by Ryan McPhun was written after breaking up with his girlfriend and was inspired by the winter in Norway.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Somewhere Else

Somewhere Else

by Indians
January 29, 2013
The debut full-length release from Danish singer-songwriter Søren Løkke Juul was recorded in a countryside studio outside Copenhagen.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Rumours [35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

Rumours [35th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]

by Fleetwood Mac
January 29, 2013
The 1997 Grammy-winning album is reissued as an expanded and deluxe edition box set. The set includes live recordings from the 1977 world tour, outtakes from recording sessions, demos, and a DVD with the documentary, "The Rosebud Film."
Metascore:
99
User Score:
9.0
Feeling Mortal

Feeling Mortal

by Kris Kristofferson
January 29, 2013
Don Was produced the first album of new music from the actor/singer in four years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Oddfellows

Oddfellows

by Tomahawk
January 29, 2013
The alternative rock supergroup comprised of Duane Denison, Mike Patton and John Stanier returns with its fourth release and a new member in Trevor Dunn, who takes over bass duties from Kevin Rutmanis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.1
Vertikal

Vertikal

by Cult of Luna
January 29, 2013
The sixth full-length release from the Swedish metal band was inspired by Fritz Lang's film, Metropolis.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Adam Green & Binki Shapiro

Adam Green & Binki Shapiro

by Adam Green
January 29, 2013
Moldy Peaches' Adam Green and Binki Shapiro of Little Joy come together on this debut release of 1960s-inspired songs about heartbreak.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
The Village

The Village

by Monoswezi
January 29, 2013
Scandinavian jazz combines with traditional African music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique on this second release from the world band led by saxophone player Hallvard Godal.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Eight

Eight

by Radar Bros.
January 29, 2013
The eighth release for the Los Angeles indie rock band led by Jim Putnam released only on Vinyl and digitally features new band members: Stevie Treichel, Be Hussey, Dan Iead, Brian Cleary, and Ethan Walter.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Candela

Candela

by Mice Parade
January 29, 2013
The seventh release for the band led by Adam Pierce sees the group adding more pop elements to the other music styles heard on previous albums.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Get Up!

Get Up!

by Ben Harper
January 29, 2013
The 12th studio release for Ben Harper features a collaboration with veteran blues artist Charlie Musselwhite.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Burnt Up on Re-Entry

Burnt Up on Re-Entry

by Boduf Songs
January 29, 2013
The fifth release for Mat Sweet as Boduf Songs includes more guitars and electronics.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
The  Divinity of Purpose

The Divinity of Purpose

by Hatebreed
January 29, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the hardcore metal band led by Jamey Jasta was co-produced with Josh Wilbur and Zeuss.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
The  House at Sea

The House at Sea

by Amor de Días
January 29, 2013
The second release from the collaboration between Alasdair MacLean of the Clientele and Lupe Núñez-Fernández of Pipas was produced by Brian O'Shaughnessy.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
'Til Your River Runs Dry

'Til Your River Runs Dry

by Eric Burdon
January 29, 2013
The first release of new solo material since 2004's My Secret Life for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with Tony Barnacle.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Out of It and Into It

Out of It and Into It

by Tall Firs
January 29, 2013
The Brooklyn duo return to their guitar roots for the band's third album on new label ATP Recordings.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
General Dome

General Dome

by Buke and Gase
January 29, 2013
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based duo was self-produced and recorded.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.1
Yeah Right

Yeah Right

by Bleeding Rainbow
January 29, 2013
The Philadelphia indie pop band Reading Rainbow returns with a new name and two new members: Greg Frantz and Al Creedon.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Fly Zone

Fly Zone

by Le1f
January 28, 2013
The New York experimental rapper's mixtape features guest appearances from Don Jone, Kitty Pryde, Haleek Maul, Rahel, SAFE, and Spank Rock.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Whispering Trees

Whispering Trees

by Plantman
January 28, 2013
This is the debut release for the Essex-based indie rock band led by former Beatglider singer Matt Randall.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Collections

Collections

by Delphic
January 28, 2013
The second release from the British indie dance trio includes influences from R&B and hip hip.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Out of View

Out of View

by The History of Apple Pie
January 28, 2013
The debut release for the British quintet was self-produced by band guitarist Jerome Watson.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
The Bunkhouse, Vol. 1: Anchor Black Tattoo

The Bunkhouse, Vol. 1: Anchor Black Tattoo

by Fionn Regan
January 28, 2013
The fourth release fro the Irish singer-songwriter was recorded at his home studio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Reasons To Live

Reasons To Live

by Hilly Eye
January 22, 2013
This is the debut full-length release from the duo formed by former Titus Andronicus member Amy Klein and Catherine Tung.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Torres

Torres

by Torres
January 22, 2013
The debut album for Nashville's Mackenzie Scott was recorded live to tape over five days.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Wolf's Law

Wolf's Law

by The Joy Formidable
January 22, 2013
This is the second full-length release from the Welsh alternative rock trio.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Badwater

Badwater

by Speck Mountain
January 22, 2013
The third release from the Chicago self-described "ambient soul" duo of Marie-Claire Balabanian and Karl Briedrick added drummer Chris Dye and organist Linda Malonis to the band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Wash the Sins Not Only the Face

Wash the Sins Not Only the Face

by Esben and the Witch
January 22, 2013
This is the second full-length release from the Brighton indie rock trio.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.6
Noctuary

Noctuary

by The Holydrug Couple
January 22, 2013
The second release from the psychedelic duo Ives Sepúlveda and Manuel Parra was recorded at the band's home studio in Chile.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Coming Out of the Fog

Coming Out of the Fog

by Arbouretum
January 22, 2013
The fifth full-length release for the Baltimore psych-folk rock band led by Dave Heumann includes a guest appearance by Dave Hadley.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Anything In Return

Anything In Return

by Toro y Moi
January 22, 2013
The third full-length release for Chaz Bundick was inspired by his recent move from South Carolina to Berkeley, California.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
No Beginning No End

No Beginning No End

by José James
January 22, 2013
The R&B/jazz singer-songwriter's fourth full-length was co-produced with Pino Palladino and Brian Bender.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Goldenheart

Goldenheart

by Dawn Richard
January 22, 2013
The debut full-length release from the former Danity Kane/Diddy Dirty Money singer was produced by Andrew "Druski" Scott, The Fisticuffs, and Deonte. It is the first of a planned trilogy of albums about love, loss, and redemption.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Centralia

Centralia

by Mountains
January 22, 2013
The sixth release of acoustic instrumentation and electronics for the Brooklyn-based duo was self-recorded, edited, and mixed.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.2
True North

True North

by Bad Religion
January 22, 2013
The 16th release for the Southern California punk band was co-produced by the band and Joe Barresi.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.6
A Wonder Working Stone

A Wonder Working Stone

by Alasdair Roberts
January 22, 2013
The latest release from the Glasgow-based folk artist includes contributions from such artists as Olivia Chaney, Rafe Fitzpatrick, Ben Reynolds, and music ensemble Concerto Caledonia.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Tape One [EP]

Tape One [EP]

by Young Fathers
January 22, 2013
Originally released online in 2012, the eight-track EP is the debut release for the Scottish rap trio.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Brokeback and the Black Rock

Brokeback and the Black Rock

by Brokeback
January 22, 2013
Douglas McCombs of Tortoise returns to his side project with a new band that includes Pete Croke, Chris Hansen, and James Elkington for his fourth release.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
My True Story

My True Story

by Aaron Neville
January 22, 2013
The first release on Blue Note for the R&B/Soul singer co-produced by by Keith Richards and Don Was covers some of the classic doo-wop songs that influenced his works.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Beta Love

Beta Love

by Ra Ra Riot
January 22, 2013
Produced by Dennis Herring, the third studio release for the New York indie band shows a more synth pop sound on its first album without cellist Alexandra Lawn.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
5.9
Chain Letters

Chain Letters

by Big Harp
January 22, 2013
The second release for husband-and-wife duo Christopher Senseney and Stefanie Drootin-Senseney sees the addition of drums to their folk rock sound.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic

We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic

by Foxygen
January 22, 2013
The second full-length release for the psychedelic rock duo was produced by Richard Swift.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
FIDLAR

FIDLAR

by FIDLAR
January 22, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for Los Angles surf punk rock quartet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
La Costa Perdida

La Costa Perdida

by Camper Van Beethoven
January 22, 2013
The first album in eight years for the alternative rock band was self-produced and influenced by their California roots.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.0
Hung at Heart

Hung at Heart

by The Growlers
January 22, 2013
The third full-length studio release for the garage rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Almanac

Almanac

by Widowspeak
January 22, 2013
The second release for the duo of Molly Hamilton and Robert Earl Thomas was produced by Kevin McMahon.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Pillowfight

Pillowfight

by Pillowfight
January 22, 2013
This is the debut release from the collaboration between producer Dan the Automator and singer-songwriter Emily Wells.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
tbd
Adam Ant Is the BlueBlack Hussar In Marrying The Gunner's Daughter

Adam Ant Is the BlueBlack Hussar In Marrying The Gunner's Daughter

by Adam Ant
January 22, 2013
The first studio release in 17 years for the British pop singer was produced with Boz Boorer.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.3
Oak Island

Oak Island

by Nightlands
January 22, 2013
This is the second solo release for The War On Drugs' Dave Hartley as Nightlands.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Set You Free

Set You Free

by Gary Allan
January 22, 2013
The ninth studio release for the country singer features co-production with Greg Droman, Jay Joyce, and Mark Wright.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.3
In Focus?

In Focus?

by Shugo Tokumaru
January 22, 2013
The fifth release for the Japanese experimental pop artist was recorded by Tokumaru and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Give Me All You Got

Give Me All You Got

by Carrie Rodriguez
January 22, 2013
The fifth full-length studio release for the Texas-born singer-songwriter was produced by Lee Townsend.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
13.0.0.0.0

13.0.0.0.0

by This Town Needs Guns
January 22, 2013
The second album for the British rock band is its first with new lead singer Henry Tremain (Stuart Smart left in 2011). The band announced they were transitioning to the name TTNG with this record.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Petra Goes to the Movies

Petra Goes to the Movies

by Petra Haden
January 22, 2013
Petra Haden returns with a follow-up to her 2005 a capella album of The Who Sell Out with an album of a capella movie themes.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Home

Home

by Nosaj Thing
January 22, 2013
The second full-length solo release for Jason Chung as Nosaj Thing features Blonde Redhead's Kazu Makino and Chaz Bundick of Toro y Moi as guest vocalists.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
True Hallucinations

True Hallucinations

by Ex Cops
January 22, 2013
Produced by John Siket, the New York duo of Brian Harding and Amalie Bruun expands into a indie rock quintet on its debut full-length release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.5
Nobody Dances in This Town

Nobody Dances in This Town

by He's My Brother She's My Sister
January 22, 2013
The debut release from the Los Angeles-based band led by brother and sister Rob and Rachel Kolar was produced by Thom Monahan.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Target Earth

Target Earth

by Voivod
January 22, 2013
The 13th release for the Montreal metal band is the first new guitarist Daniel Mongrain, who replaced the late Denis "Piggy" D'Amour's and the return of bassist Jean-Yves Thériault.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.3
Start the Party

Start the Party

by The Blackout
January 22, 2013
The fourth release from the Welsh rock six-piece was produced by Jason Perry.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Allez! Allez!

Allez! Allez!

by The Night Marchers
January 22, 2013
The second release from the John Reis-led rock band was recorded three years ago.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Lone Bellow

The Lone Bellow

by The Lone Bellow
January 22, 2013
Formerly known as Zach Williams & The Bellow, the debut release for the self-described Brooklyn country trio was produced by Charlie Peacock.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.8
Expecting Company? [EP]

Expecting Company? [EP]

by Henry Wagons
January 22, 2013
Henry Wagons of the Australian Americana band Wagons releases his solo debut EP featuring guest appearances by Sophia Brous, Robert Forster, Gossling, Jenn Grant, Patience Hodgson, and Alison Mosshart of The Kills.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Come Cry with Me

Come Cry with Me

by Daniel Romano
January 22, 2013
The third solo country release from the Canadian singer was self-produced.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
4.9
Hardcourage

Hardcourage

by FaltyDL
January 21, 2013
This is the third full-length studio release for the New York City-based producer Drew Lustman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Let It All In

Let It All In

by I Am Kloot
January 21, 2013
The sixth full-length studio release for the British indie rock band was co-produced by Guy Garvey and Craig Potter of Elbow.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.1
Long.Live.A$AP

Long.Live.A$AP

by A$AP Rocky
January 15, 2013
2 Chainz, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T., Danny Brown, Drake, Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar, Santigold, Schoolboy Q, Skrillex, and Yelawolf guest on the official debut studio release for the New York rapper.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
California X

California X

by California X
January 15, 2013
This is the debut full-length release for the Amherst, Mass., rock trio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Lysandre

Lysandre

by Christopher Owens
January 15, 2013
The debut solo release for the former frontman for the indie band Girls traces the long-distance relationship he had with a woman named Lysandre.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
Fade

Fade

by Yo La Tengo
January 15, 2013
Tortoise's John McEntire takes over as producer from Roger Moutenot (who worked on the band's releases since 1993) on the 13th release from the New Jersey indie rock trio.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Elements of Light

Elements of Light

by Pantha du Prince
January 15, 2013
The fourth release from Pantha du Prince sees the techno producer working with Norwegian percussion group The Bell Laboratory and sounds from a bell carillon--an instrument with 50 bronze bells.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.4
Love Sign

Love Sign

by Free Energy
January 15, 2013
The second release for the Philadelphia rock quintet was produced by John Agnello.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.0
Light Up Gold

Light Up Gold

by Parquet Courts
January 15, 2013
This is the debut full-length release on What's Your Rupture? for the Brooklyn-based rock quartet from Texas.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Mystical Weapons

Mystical Weapons

by Mystical Weapons
January 15, 2013
This is the debut release from the improvisational collaboration between Sean Lennon and Deerhoof's Greg Saunier.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd