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Molocular Meditation

Molocular Meditation

by Jan St. Werner
February 21, 2020
The four-track release for the German experimental artist featuring The Fall's Mark E. Smith was originally part of a 2014 project.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Before the Age of Mirrors

Before the Age of Mirrors

by Raspberry Bulbs
February 21, 2020
The first release in five years for the New York black metal/punk band led by Marco del Rio is also its first on the Relapse label.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Names of North End Women

Names of North End Women

by Lee Ranaldo/Raül Refree
February 21, 2020
The collaboration between Lee Ranaldo and Raül Refree features little to no guitars.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
HUMANIST

HUMANIST

by Humanist
February 21, 2020
The debut full-length release for Exit Calm guitarist Rob Marshall features vocals from Joel Cadbury, Dave Gahan, Mark Gardener, Carl Hancock Rux, Jim Jones, Mark Lanegan, Ilse Maria, John Robb, and Ron Sexsmith.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Miss Anthropocene

Miss Anthropocene

by Grimes
February 21, 2020
Climate change is theme for the fifth full-length release from the Canadian artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Waxing Moon

Waxing Moon

by Rebecca Foon
February 21, 2020
The latest solo release for the cellist is the first under her own name and includes contributions from such artists as Jace Lasek, Richard Reed Parry, Mishka Stein, Sophie Trudeau, and Patrick Watson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Random Desire

Random Desire

by Greg Dulli
February 21, 2020
The second full-length solo studio release for the The Afghan Whigs/The Twilight Singers member features contributions from Rick G. Nelson, Dr. Stephen Patt, Mathias Schneeberger, Jon Skibic, and Jon Theodore.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Always Tomorrow

Always Tomorrow

by Best Coast
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length release from the indie rock duo of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno was produced with Carlos de la Garza and Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Spook the Herd

Spook the Herd

by Lanterns on the Lake
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the British indie rock band led by Hazel Wilde was recorded in Yorkshire.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Man Alive!

Man Alive!

by King Krule
February 21, 2020
The third full-length release for Archy Marshall as King Krule was inspired in part in his move away from London.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Myopia

Myopia

by Agnes Obel
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Danish singer-songwriter was self-recorded and produced.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Look at Us Now Dad

Look at Us Now Dad

by Banoffee
February 21, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Australian pop artist features guest appearances from Cupcakke and Empress Of.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.1
Hyacinth

Hyacinth

by Spinning Coin
February 21, 2020
The second full-length release for the Glasgow-based indie rock band is the first with Rachel Taylor, who took over for the departing Cal Donnelly.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Ordinary Man

Ordinary Man

by Ozzy Osbourne
February 21, 2020
The 12th full-length solo studio release for the Black Sabbath singer features guest appearances from Elton John, Post Malone and Travis Scott.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Companion Rises

Companion Rises

by Six Organs of Admittance
February 21, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Ben Chasny project was was self-recorded.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.6
Map of the Soul: 7

Map of the Soul: 7

by BTS
February 21, 2020
The seventh full-length for the Korean pop band features guest appearances from Halsey and Sia.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
9.0
Cape God

Cape God

by Allie X
February 21, 2020
The second full-length release for the Canadian indie pop artist features guest appearances from Mitski and Troye Sivan.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
The Allegory

The Allegory

by Royce da 5'9"
February 21, 2020
The eighth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Oswin Benjamin, Beny The Butcher, Cyhi The Prynce, Conway the Machine, G Perico, Grafh, Kid Vishis, KXNG Crooked, Ashley Sorrell, Sy Ari Da Kid, T.I., Westside Gunn, White Gold, and YBN Cordae.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Vices

Vices

by Peggy Sue
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the London-based indie pop duo of Katy Young & Rosa Slade was produced by Jimmy Robertson.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Blacktop Run

Blacktop Run

by Sonny Landreth
February 21, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Louisiana guitarist was produced by R.S. Field.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Wild Wild East

Wild Wild East

by Sunny Jain
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based drummer features influences from Bollywood, spaghetti Westerns, Indian folk, jazz, psychedelic and surf guitar music.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Milkteeth

Milkteeth

by Douglas Dare
February 21, 2020
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was written over 12 days and produced by Mike Lindsay.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Aux Pieds de la Nuit

Aux Pieds de la Nuit

by Nyx Nótt
February 21, 2020
The debut full-length release for Aidan Moffat as Nyx Nott is an instrumental album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Grave of a Dog

Grave of a Dog

by Sightless Pit
February 21, 2020
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between The Body's drummer Lee Buford, Lingua Ignota's singer Kristin Hayter and Full Of Hell's singer Dylan Walker was recorded with Seth Manchester.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Thumb World

Thumb World

by Pictish Trail
February 21, 2020
The latest full-length release for Johnny Lynch's solo project was produced and mixed by Rob Jones.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Come Go with Me: The Stax Collection [Box Set]

Come Go with Me: The Stax Collection [Box Set]

by The Staple Singers
February 21, 2020
The seven-LP box-set includes the six albums the Chicago gospel/soul group released on the Stax label between 1968 and 1974. Also included is a disc of live and rare tracks.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
tbd
Surrender Your Poppy Field

Surrender Your Poppy Field

by Guided by Voices
February 20, 2020
The latest full-length release for the band led by prolific Robert Pollard features songs recorded on lo-fi four-track tape, in studios studios and even a basement.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Nevaeh

Nevaeh

by Mhysa
February 14, 2020
The second full-length release for the R&B artist was recorded in her Philadelphia home.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Salvador

Salvador

by Sega Bodega
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the London-based experimental producer includes songs about mental health, alcoholism and relationships.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.8
The Slow Rush

The Slow Rush

by Tame Impala
February 14, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for Kevin Parker's project was recorded in Los Angeles and Australia.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
And It's Still Alright

And It's Still Alright

by Nathaniel Rateliff
February 14, 2020
The first full-length solo release in over six years for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with James Barone and Patrick Meese.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Dark Matter

Dark Matter

by Moses Boyd
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British jazz artist features guest appearances from Poppy Ajudha, Joe Armon-Jones, Obongjayar, and Nonku Phiri.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.4
Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years of Ash

Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years of Ash

by Ash
February 14, 2020
The two-disc compilation of some of songs from the career of the Northern Irish punk-pop trio includes a new track, Darkest Hour Of The Night. A limited edition release includes a third CD of rare tracks.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Stray

Stray

by Bambara
February 14, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based post-punk trio was produced by Drew Vandenberg.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Boniface

Boniface

by Boniface
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Canadian artist Micah Visser was recorded with Neil Comber.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
9.2
Honeymoon

Honeymoon

by Beach Bunny
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Chicago indie pop band led by Lili Trifilio was recorded with producer Joe Reinhart.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Loom

Loom

by Katie Gately
February 14, 2020
The second full-length release for the experimental artist was influenced by her mother's cancer diagnosis and eventual passing in 2018.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.7
Chicka Boom!

Chicka Boom!

by Tami Neilson
February 14, 2020
The latest release for the New Zealand-based singer-songwriter born in Canada was produced with Delaney Davidson.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Swimmer

Swimmer

by Tennis
February 14, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the indie pop husband-and-wife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley was self-produced and mixed by Claudius Mittendorfer.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Changes

Changes

by Justin Bieber
February 14, 2020
The first full-length studio release in nearly five years from the Canadian pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Clever, Kehlani, Lil Dicky, Post Malone, Quavo, Travis Scott, and Summer Walker.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.3
Third Mind

Third Mind

by The Third Mind
February 14, 2020
Dave Alvin worked with David Immerglück, Michael Jerome, Victor Krummenacher, and Jesse Sykes to record a new track as well as five cover songs in the improvisational way Miles Davis and his producer Teo Macero did for Davis' albums. A deluxe edition includes two additional remixes of “East/West.”
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Splid

Splid

by Kvelertak
February 14, 2020
The first full-length release for the Norwegian black metal band with its new lead singer Ivar Nikolaisen was produced by Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
3D Routine

3D Routine

by Mush
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the British post-punk four-piece was produced by Andy Savours.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
CEL

CEL

by Cel
February 14, 2020
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between Hubert Zemler and Felix Kubin was mixed by Tobias Levin.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Mercy

Mercy

by The Men
February 14, 2020
The eighth full-length released for the Brooklyn-based was recorded live to tape with Travis Harrison.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Infinity of Now

Infinity of Now

by The Heliocentrics
February 14, 2020
The first release on the Madlib Invazion label for the London-based jazz fusion band.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Forward Motion Godyssey

Forward Motion Godyssey

by Post Animal
February 14, 2020
The second full-length release for the Chicago psychedelic rock band is its first without Joe Keery (who left to continue his acting career on Stranger Things) was written over eight days in Montana.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
The Storm Sessions

The Storm Sessions

by Elkhorn
February 7, 2020
The sixth full-length release for the duo of Drew Gardner and Jesse Sheppard was recorded with Turner Williams while snowed in after a canceled gig.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Father of All…

Father of All…

by Green Day
February 7, 2020
The 13th full-length studio release for the Northern California punk trio was produced with Chris Dugan and Butch Walker.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.7
Workaround

Workaround

by Beatrice Dillon
February 7, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for the London-based electronic producer features contributions from such artists as Batu, Kuljit Bhamra, Laurel Halo, Kadialy Kouyaté, Jonny Lam, Lucy Railton, and Untold.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
6.9
We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven

We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven

by Gil Scott-Heron
February 7, 2020
The final release of Gil Scott-Heron is reimagined by Makaya McCraven with contributions from Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, as well as samples from Agnes Zimondi and the Stephen McCraven Quartet.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.9
West of Eden

West of Eden

by HMLTD
February 7, 2020
The debut full-length release for the London-based quintet features songs about masculinity, repression, violence, and western capitalism.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
U Kin B The Sun

U Kin B The Sun

by Frazey Ford
February 7, 2020
The third full-length solo release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced with John Raham.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Supervision

Supervision

by La Roux
February 7, 2020
The third full-length release for the synth-pop artist was self-produced with some assistance from Dan Carey.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
There Is No Other...

There Is No Other...

by Isobel Campbell
February 7, 2020
The first full-length solo release in 14 years for the Scottish singer-songwriter was recorded in 2014 but was delayed by legal issues.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Never Not Together

Never Not Together

by Nada Surf
February 7, 2020
The ninth full-length studio release for the New York alternative rock band was recorded in Wales.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
All or Nothing

All or Nothing

by Shopping
February 7, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the post-punk trio was mixed and produced by Nick Sylvester.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.0
Big Exercise

Big Exercise

by Homesick
February 7, 2020
The second full-length release for the Dutch indie trio of Jaap van der Velde, Erik Woudwijk and Elias Elgersma was recorded in Amsterdam.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Half Moon Light

Half Moon Light

by The Lone Bellow
February 7, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn trio was produced by the National's Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Perdida

Perdida

by Stone Temple Pilots
February 7, 2020
The second release for the alternative rock band with new singer Jeff Gutt is an acoustic and self-produced album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
LP5

LP5

by John Moreland
February 7, 2020
The fifth full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Matt Pence.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Quadra

Quadra

by Sepultura
February 7, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Brazilian metal band was produced by Jens Bogren.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Texas Sun [EP]

Texas Sun [EP]

by Khruangbin & Leon Bridges
February 7, 2020
This is the debut release for the collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges is a four-track EP.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.8
Fu Chronicles

Fu Chronicles

by Antibalas
February 7, 2020
The latest release from the Afrobeat collective was inspired by martial arts and the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg before it was gentrified.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
2017 - 2019

2017 - 2019

by A.A.L. (Against All Logic)
February 7, 2020
The second full-length studio release for Nicolás Jaar's Against All Logic project includes samples of Beyonce's "Baby Boy" and a guest appearance from Lydia Lunch.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.6
Brave Faces Everyone

Brave Faces Everyone

by Spanish Love Songs
February 7, 2020
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based punk band led by Dylan Slocum was produced by the band's own guitarist, Kyle McAulay.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
9.5
Color Out of Space [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Color Out of Space [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Colin Stetson
February 7, 2020
The latest film score for the saxophonist is for Richard Stanley's 2019 film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's story The Color Out of Space.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
UNLOCKED

UNLOCKED

by Denzel Curry
February 7, 2020
The eight-track soundtrack to the short film of the same name is a collaboration between Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
A Pilgrim's Tale

A Pilgrim's Tale

by Seth Lakeman
February 7, 2020
The British folk artist latest full-length release features Paul McGann narrating songs about the Mayflower and the pilgrims who settled in Plymouth.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Fuck the World

Fuck the World

by Brent Faiyaz
February 7, 2020
The second full-length release for the Maryland R&B artist features production from Dpat, Jake One, L3gion, and No I.D.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.9
Meet the Woo, Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

Meet the Woo, Vol. 2 [Mixtape]

by Pop Smoke
February 7, 2020
The second mixtape from the rapper from Brooklyn features A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Fivio Foreign, Lil Tjay, and Quavo.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.4
Country Fuzz

Country Fuzz

by The Cadillac Three
February 7, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the country/Southern rock trio was self-produced.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
No One Else Can Wear Your Crown

No One Else Can Wear Your Crown

by Oh Wonder
February 7, 2020
The third full-length release for the London-based alternative pop duo of Anthony West and Josephine Vander Gucht was recorded at their home studio.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1974

Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1974

by Bryan Ferry
February 7, 2020
The live recording of the concert at London's Royal Albert Hall in December 1974 was from the Roxy Music frontman's first solo tour.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Walls

Walls

by Louis Tomlinson
January 31, 2020
The debut full-length release for the One Direction member is said to be influenced in part by the britpop and British indie rock music.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.9
Sorry for the Late Reply

Sorry for the Late Reply

by Sløtface
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Norwegian punk-pop band includes songs about climate change, immigration, and relationships.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
Gettin' Funkier All the Time: The Complete Josie/Reprise & Warner Recordings 1968-1977 [Box Set]

Gettin' Funkier All the Time: The Complete Josie/Reprise & Warner Recordings 1968-1977 [Box Set]

by The Meters
January 31, 2020
The six-disc collection of the New Orleans soul band's includes eight albums released on Josie Records, Reprise and Warner Brothers as well as bonus tracks, singles and a disco mix of "Disco Is The Thing Today."
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
If I Am Only My Thoughts

If I Am Only My Thoughts

by Loving
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Canadian trio that includes David Parry, Jesse and Lucas Henderson was recorded and mixed by Jesse and Lucas' brother, David.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.8
Darkness Brings the Wonders Home

Darkness Brings the Wonders Home

by Smoke Fairies
January 31, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the British indie folk/blues duo was recorded with Phil Ek.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

by Basic Plumbing
January 31, 2020
The posthumous release for Patrick Doyle's solo project was recorded with Helen Skinner and producer Andrew Schubert.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Old Wow

Old Wow

by Sam Lee
January 31, 2020
The third full-length release for singer-songwriter Sam Lee features Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser and was produced by Bernard Butler.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Funeral

Funeral

by Lil Wayne
January 31, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, Lil Baby, Lil Twist, O.T. Genasis, Takeoff, The-Dream, and XXXTentacion.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.4
Chaos and a Dancing Star

Chaos and a Dancing Star

by Marc Almond
January 31, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the pop artist was produced by Chris Braide.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Hurry Up and Wait

Hurry Up and Wait

by Dune Rats
January 31, 2020
The third full-length release for the Australian garage punk rock band was recorded in Los Angeles by producer John Feldmann.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
See You Tomorrow

See You Tomorrow

by The Innocence Mission
January 31, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Pennsylvanian indie folk trio was recorded at Don and Karen Peris' house.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Say Nothing

Say Nothing

by Theory of a Deadman
January 31, 2020
The seventh full-length release for the Canadian rock band was produced by Martin Terefe.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.2
Massive Oscillations

Massive Oscillations

by Waclaw Zimpel
January 31, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Polish composer features guest appearances from Holly Hock and Wojciech Traczyk.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Treat Myself

Treat Myself

by Meghan Trainor
January 31, 2020
Delayed by over a year, the third full-length release on the Epic label for the pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, AJ Mitchell, The Pussycat Dolls, Mike Sabath, Sasha Sloan, and Lennon Stella.
Metascore:
51
User Score:
7.4
Laughing Gas [EP]

Laughing Gas [EP]

by Wild Nothing
January 31, 2020
The five-track EP from the Jack Tatum pop project was recorded in Los Angeles and Richmond, Virginia with Jorge Elbrecht.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Do the Damn Thing

Do the Damn Thing

by Soul Motivators
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Canadian soul/funk band is its first with new lead singer, Shahi Teruko.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Aloha

Aloha

by Son Little
January 31, 2020
The third full-length solo release for Aaron Livingston as Son Little was produced with Renaud Letang.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Have We Met

Have We Met

by Destroyer
January 31, 2020
The 12th full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band led by Dan Bejar was produced and mixed by John Collins.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
When We Stay Alive

When We Stay Alive

by Poliça
January 31, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Minneapolis band features songs written while frontwoman Channy Leaneagh was recovering from a back injury.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
The Unraveling

The Unraveling

by Drive-By Truckers
January 31, 2020
The 12th full-length studio release for the alt-country/southern rock band was recorded in Memphis with Matt Ross-Spang and producer David Barbe.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.2
Be Up a Hello

Be Up a Hello

by Squarepusher
January 31, 2020
The first new solo full-length studio release in five years for the British electronic artist features vintage analogue equipment.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
Silver Tongue

Silver Tongue

by Torres
January 31, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was recorded in Brooklyn and is her first on the Merge label.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
I Was Born Swimming

I Was Born Swimming

by Squirrel Flower
January 31, 2020
The debut full-length release for the Boston singer-songwriter Ella Williams was recorded in New York City with producer Gabe Wax.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
High Road

High Road

by Kesha
January 31, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the pop singer features guest appearances from Big Freedia, Sturgill Simpson, Brian Wilson, and Wrabel.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.6
Mystic Familiar

Mystic Familiar

by Dan Deacon
January 31, 2020
The fifth full-length solo release for the experimental electronic artist is his first in nearly five years.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
ACCA

ACCA

by Ala.Ni
January 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the Paris-based British singer features guest appearances from Iggy Pop and Lakeith Stanfield.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd