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Ecstatic Computation

Ecstatic Computation

by Caterina Barbieri
May 10, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Berlin-based Italian synth artist is her first on the Editions Mego label.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Eternal Forward Motion

Eternal Forward Motion

by Employed to Serve
May 10, 2019
The third full-length release for the British metal band led by Justine Jones was produced by Lewis Johns.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.2
The Dots

The Dots

by Alaskalaska
May 10, 2019
This is the debut full-length release for the British experimental indie pop/rock group led by Lucinda Duarte-Holman and Fraser Rieley.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Levitation

Levitation

by Flamingods
May 10, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the psychedelic rock band was inspired by Middle Eastern and South Asian music from the 1970s.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Spirit

Spirit

by Rhye
May 10, 2019
The eight-track release of piano-based songs from the electronic/alt-R&B project of Mike Milosh features collaborations with Ólafur Arnalds, Thomas "Doveman" Bartlett and Dan Wilson.
Metascore:
67
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tbd
1634 Lexington Avenue

1634 Lexington Avenue

by Carlton Jumel Smith
May 10, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the New York soul singer-songwriter was recorded by Cold Diamond & Mink and is his first on the Timmion label.
Metascore:
70
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tbd
Age Hasn't Spoiled You

Age Hasn't Spoiled You

by Greys
May 10, 2019
The third full-length release for the Canadian post-punk band was self-produced.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
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Jazz Fest! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival [Box Set]

Jazz Fest! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival [Box Set]

by Various Artists
May 10, 2019
The five-disc box set features select live tracks from The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's first 50 years.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Here Comes the Cowboy

Here Comes the Cowboy

by Mac DeMarco
May 10, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Canadian singer-songwriter was co-mixed with Joe Santarpia.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.4
PROTO

PROTO

by Holly Herndon
May 10, 2019
The third full-length release for the electronic artist was created with the help of an A.I. program co-created by Herndon and Mat Dryhurst called Spawn and features guest appearances from Annie Garlid, Lily Anna Haynes, Evelyn Saylor, Spawn, Jenna Sutela, and Martine Syms.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
Yu

Yu

by Rosie Lowe
May 10, 2019
The third full-length release for the British artist was produced by Dave Okumu and features contributions from Jay Electronica, Kwabs, Jamie Lidell, Jordan Rakei, Jamie Woon, and Henry Wu.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Enderness

Enderness

by A.A. Bondy
May 10, 2019
The first full-length release in eight years for the Alabama singer-songwriter was self-recorded.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Anoyo

Anoyo

by Tim Hecker
May 10, 2019
The six-track release for the electronic producer was recorded during the same session as 2018's Konoyo.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
LEGACY! LEGACY!

LEGACY! LEGACY!

by Jamila Woods
May 10, 2019
The second full-length release for the Chicago R&B artist features guest appearances from Jasminfire, Nitty Scott, Saba, Nico Segal, and theMIND.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.0
Young Enough

Young Enough

by Charly Bliss
May 10, 2019
The second full-length release for the New York City alternative rock/pop band was produced by Joe Chiccarelli.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Any Random Kindness

Any Random Kindness

by Hælos
May 10, 2019
The second full-length release for the British band is its first with touring guitarist Daniel Vildósola as a full-time member.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Wheeltappers and Shunters

Wheeltappers and Shunters

by Clinic
May 10, 2019
The eighth full-length studio release for the British post-punk experimental band is "a satirical take on British culture" and its first studio album in seven years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Problems

Problems

by The Get Up Kids
May 10, 2019
The first full-length release for the Kansas City pop-punk band in eight years was recorded by Peter Katis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
3

3

by Nots
May 10, 2019
The third full-length release for the Memphis post-punk band is its first as a trio.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Beauty Marks

Beauty Marks

by Ciara
May 10, 2019
The seventh full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from Macklemore, Kelly Rowland, and Tekno.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
4.8
Are Sing Sinck, Sing

Are Sing Sinck, Sing

by Efrim Manuel Menuck
May 10, 2019
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Efrim Manuel Menuck and Kevin Doria.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
A State of Flow

A State of Flow

by Ishmael Ensemble
May 3, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British experimental jazz quartet led by Pete Cunningham features guest appearances from Yazz Ahmed, Holysseus Fly and Yama Warashi.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Undress

Undress

by The Felice Brothers
May 3, 2019
The latest release for the New York folk-rock band was recorded live to tape with producer Jeremy Backofen.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Guadalupe Plata (2018)

Guadalupe Plata (2018)

by Guadalupe Plata
May 3, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the Spanish blues rock trio was written, recorded and mixed over three and a half weeks in 2018.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Dessner: El Chan

Dessner: El Chan

by Katia and Marielle Labèque
May 3, 2019
The National's Bryce Dessner worked with pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque as well as David Chalmin for his latest classical release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

by Vampire Weekend
May 3, 2019
After a six-year break and the departure of Rostam Batmanglij, the New York indie-rock band is finally back with a fourth studio album, produced by Ariel Rechtshaid and frontman Ezra Koenig. Guests include Dave Longstreth (Dirty Projectors), Steve Lacy (The Internet), Danielle Haim, and Jenny Lewis.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
Emerald Valley

Emerald Valley

by Filthy Friends
May 3, 2019
The second full-length release for the indie rock supergroup that includes Kurt Bloch, Peter Buck, Scott McCaughey, Linda Pitmon, and Corin Tucker was co-produced by Bill Rieflin.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
U.F.O.F.

U.F.O.F.

by Big Thief
May 3, 2019
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn indie rock band led by Adrianne Lenker was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
Mint Condition

Mint Condition

by Caroline Spence
May 3, 2019
The third full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced by Dan Knobler and mixed by Gary Paczosa.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
Edge of Everything

Edge of Everything

by Paula Temple
May 3, 2019
This is the debut full-length release for the Berlin-based British electronic producer.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Summer of Sorcery

Summer of Sorcery

by Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul
May 3, 2019
The first release of new material from Steve Van Zandt in nearly 20 years features a 14-piece band and was co-produced with Geoff Sanoff and Mark Ribler.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
End of Suffering

End of Suffering

by Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes
May 3, 2019
Recorded over six month with producer Cam Blackwood, the third full-length release for the former Gallows frontman with The Rattlesnakes features a guest appearance from Tom Morello and was mixed by Alan Moulder.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
There is No Other

There is No Other

by Rhiannon Giddens
May 3, 2019
The collaboration between the Carolina Chocolate Drops member with Francesco Turrisi was recorded over five days in Dublin and was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.8
Scatter the Rats

Scatter the Rats

by L7
May 3, 2019
The first studio release in 20 years for the Los Angeles grunge/punk band was produced by Norm Block and Nick Launay.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.4
Age of Unreason

Age of Unreason

by Bad Religion
May 3, 2019
The 17th full-length studio release for the punk rock band was produced by Carlos de la Garza and is the first with Mike Dimkich and Jamie Miller [replacing Greg Hetson and Brooks Wackerman].
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Useless Coordinates

Useless Coordinates

by Drahla
May 3, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British post-punk trio features contributions from Chris Duffin of XAM Duo.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Your Need

Your Need

by Kedr Livanskiy
May 3, 2019
The second full-length release for the Russian electronic artist was recorded over two weeks with producer Flaty.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Front Porch

Front Porch

by Joy Williams
May 3, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the ex-Civil Wars artist was produced by Kenneth Pattengale.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
This Mess Is a Place

This Mess Is a Place

by Tacocat
May 3, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Seattle pop-punk band was produced by Erik Blood.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
10,000

10,000

by Versing
May 3, 2019
The second full-length release for the Seattle indie rock band was produced by Dylan Wall.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Green and Gray

Green and Gray

by Pile
May 3, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Boston rock band was recorded with Kevin McMahon.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
From Here To Eternity

From Here To Eternity

by Kyle Bobby Dunn
May 3, 2019
The three-CD set from the Canadian drone/ambient artist is his first in five years.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
tbd
Love + Fear

Love + Fear

by MARINA
April 26, 2019
The fourth full-length album by Marina Diamand is the first with her shortened name (previously under Marina And The Diamonds) features a collaboration with Clean Bandit and Luis Fonsi.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.1
Droneflower

Droneflower

by Marissa Nadler
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length collaboration between Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky was recorded in home studios.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
We Are on the Edge: A 50th Anniversary Celebration

We Are on the Edge: A 50th Anniversary Celebration

by The Art Ensemble of Chicago
April 26, 2019
The first full-length studio release in 15 years from the Chicago avant-garde jazz group includes a live CD of a concert from Ann Arbor's Edgefest 2018 as well as a studio session.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Grim Town

Grim Town

by SOAK
April 26, 2019
The second full-length release for the Northern Ireland singer-songwriter was recorded with Ant Whiting.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Oh My God

Oh My God

by Kevin Morby
April 26, 2019
The fifth full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Cohen.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
In the End

In the End

by The Cranberries
April 26, 2019
The final release for Dolores O'Riordan (who passed away in January 2018) and the Irish rock band was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
I Need a New War

I Need a New War

by Craig Finn
April 26, 2019
The third and final part of the The Hold Steady frontman's solo trilogy of albums that began with 2015's Faith In The Future was produced by Josh Kaufman.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Designer

Designer

by Aldous Harding
April 26, 2019
The third full-length release for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was produced by John Parish.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
8.2
You Can't Steal My Joy

You Can't Steal My Joy

by Ezra Collective
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length release for the five-piece British jazz collective features guest appearances from Loyle Carner, KOKOROKO and Jorja Smith.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
The Balance

The Balance

by Catfish and the Bottlemen
April 26, 2019
The third full-length release for the British indie rock band was produced by Jacknife Lee.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.0
Seeing Other People

Seeing Other People

by Foxygen
April 26, 2019
The fifth full-length release for Jonathan Rado and Sam France was self-produced and mixed by Shawn Everett.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Hurts 2B Human

Hurts 2B Human

by P!nk
April 26, 2019
Th eighth full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Cash Cash, Khalid, Chris Stapleton, and Wrabel.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
In League with Dragons

In League with Dragons

by The Mountain Goats
April 26, 2019
The 17th full-length studio release for the indie folk band led by John Darnielle was produced by Owen Pallett.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Mettavolution

Mettavolution

by Rodrigo y Gabriela
April 26, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Mexican duo includes a cover of Pink Floyd's Echoes.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Fishing for Fishies

Fishing for Fishies

by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
April 26, 2019
The latest full-length studio release for the Australian psychedelic rock band features elements from blues music.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Violet Street

Violet Street

by Local Natives
April 26, 2019
The fourth full-length release for Los Angeles-based indie rock band was produced by Shawn Everett.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Peter Doherty & the Puta Madres

Peter Doherty & the Puta Madres

by Peter Doherty & the Puta Madres
April 26, 2019
The debut full-length release for Doherty's latest band was recorded live near a fishing village in France over four days and was produced by Jai Stanley.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Take Off Mode

Take Off Mode

by DJ Nate
April 26, 2019
The second full-length release for the Chicago footwork artist comes after recovering from a serious accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down for two years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Fever Breaks

Fever Breaks

by Josh Ritter
April 26, 2019
The 10th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Jason Isbell and features contributions from Amanda Shires and members of Isbell's the 400 Unit.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.5
CrasH Talk

CrasH Talk

by ScHoolboy Q
April 26, 2019
The fifth full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, 6LACK, Kid Cudi, Lil Baby, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, and YG.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Run Fast Sleep Naked

Run Fast Sleep Naked

by Nick Murphy
April 26, 2019
The first full-length release for the Australian artist under his real name (previous albums were released as Chet Faker) was co-produced with Dave Harrington.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
High Crimes

High Crimes

by The Damned Things
April 26, 2019
The supergroup formed by members of Anthrax, Fall Out Boy and Every Time I Die return after eight years with its second full-length release with a slightly different lineup that includes Alkaline Trio's Andriano, Every Time I Die's Keith Buckley, Fall Out Boy's Andy Hurley, Anthrax's Scott Ian, and Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Blue With Lou

Blue With Lou

by Nils Lofgren
April 26, 2019
The first new studio release in eight years for the E Street Band member features six songs co-written with Lou Reed.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Stay Around

Stay Around

by J.J. Cale
April 26, 2019
The 15-track release posthumous album of unreleased songs were compiled by his widow, Christine Lakeland Cale and manager Mike Kappus.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Fear in a Handful of Dust

Fear in a Handful of Dust

by Amon Tobin
April 26, 2019
This is the first full-length for the Los Angeles-based Brazilian electronic producer in eight years.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.2
Welcome Home

Welcome Home

by Hannah Cohen
April 26, 2019
The third full-length release for the Woodstock-based singer-songwriter was produced by Sam Owens.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Secret of Letting Go

The Secret of Letting Go

by Lamb
April 26, 2019
This is the seventh full-length studio release for the British electronic duo of Andy Barlow and Lou Rhodes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Rated PG

Rated PG

by Peter Gabriel
April 26, 2019
The compilation of soundtrack songs from the British rock artist was a Record Store Day release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Warp and Woof

Warp and Woof

by Guided by Voices
April 26, 2019
The latest release for the prolific band led by Robert Pollard features 24 tracks.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
ARIZONA BABY

ARIZONA BABY

by Kevin Abstract
April 25, 2019
The second full-length release for the BROCKHAMPTON rapper was produced by Jack Antonoff and Romil Hemnani.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6
Anger Management

Anger Management

by Rico Nasty
April 25, 2019
The collaboration between Rico Nasty and producer Kenny Beats features guest appearances from Baauer, EarthGang and Splurge.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Raw Honey

Raw Honey

by Drugdealer
April 19, 2019
Michael Collins is joined by a full band--plus guests like Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood--on his second album as Drugdealer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
The Last Word

The Last Word

by The O'Jays
April 19, 2019
The final studio release for the R&B/soul group was produced by Steve Greenberg, Sam Hollander, Mike Mangini, and Betty Wright.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Blood

Blood

by Kelsey Lu
April 19, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and cellist features production from Jamie xx, Rodaidh McDonald, Skrillex, and Adrian Younge.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Happy Now

Happy Now

by Gang of Four
April 19, 2019
The ninth full-length release for the British post-punk band led by Andy Gill was co-produced with Ben Hillier and Ross Orton.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Still Summer in the Projects

Still Summer in the Projects

by 03 Greedo
April 19, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rapper was produced by DJ Mustard and features guest appearances from Shoreline Mafia, Trilliano and YG.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Social Cues

Social Cues

by Cage the Elephant
April 19, 2019
John Hill produces the Kentucky alt-rock band's fifth album, which features a collaboration with Beck.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Serfs Up!

Serfs Up!

by Fat White Family
April 19, 2019
The English rock band moves to Domino for their third album.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Cuz I Love You

Cuz I Love You

by Lizzo
April 19, 2019
The Minnesota rapper and flautist makes her major-label debut with this follow-up to 2015's Big GRRRL Small World. Missy Elliott and Gucci Mane guest.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
Not Waving, But Drowning

Not Waving, But Drowning

by Loyle Carner
April 19, 2019
The English hip-hop artist follows his Mercury Prize-nominated 2017 debut with his second LP. And it's perhaps the first rap album in history to feature a song about celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Collaborators include Sampha, Jorja Smith, Jordan Rakei, and Tom Misch.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Jade Bird

Jade Bird

by Jade Bird
April 19, 2019
Born in England but leaning, musically, toward Americana, the 21-year-old singer-songwriter follows her 2017 EP, "Something American," with this full-length debut.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Laughing Matter

Laughing Matter

by Wand
April 19, 2019
The 5th LP from the L.A.-based psych-rock band is a 15-song double-album.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
Big Wows

Big Wows

by Stealing Sheep
April 19, 2019
The third album from the British trio features a variety of producers, including Marta Salogni, Andy Smith, Ash Workman, and Joe Wills.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Life Metal

Life Metal

by Sunn O)))
April 19, 2019
The Seattle drone metal specialists return with the first of two planned 2019 follow-ups to 2015's Kannon. This four-song set was produced by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
Invitation

Invitation

by Heather Woods Broderick
April 19, 2019
A member of Sharon Van Etten's band (among others), the singer-songwriter has two previous solo LPs to her name, most recently 2015's Glider.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
I Love You. It's a Fever Dream

I Love You. It's a Fever Dream

by The Tallest Man on Earth
April 19, 2019
The first release in four years for Kristian Matsson as The Tallest Man On Earth was recorded in his Brooklyn apartment.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.9
Honk

Honk

by The Rolling Stones
April 19, 2019
The best-of compilation from the rock band includes songs from 1971 to 2016 with the deluxe edition featuring 10 live tracks from concerts from the 2010s.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Human Question

Human Question

by The Yawpers
April 19, 2019
The third full-length release for the Colorado trio was self-produced and mixed with Alex Hall.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
I Like It Down Here

I Like It Down Here

by Will Kimbrough
April 19, 2019
The first solo release for the Nashville-based country-rock artist/producer features a guest appearance from Shemekia Copeland.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Homecoming: The Live Album

Homecoming: The Live Album

by Beyoncé
April 17, 2019
A surprise release in conjunction with her similarly titled Netflix documentary, Beyoncé's latest live album consists of 38 tracks recorded during her 2018 Coachella performances, plus a pair of new studio recordings, the Maze cover "Before I Let Go" and "I Been On."
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.9
Warmer

Warmer

by Jeff Tweedy
April 13, 2019
The third full-length solo release for the Wilco guitarist was released as a limited vinyl run of 5,000 on Record Release Day before a wider digital release in July.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Let's Try The After, Vol. 2 [EP]

Let's Try The After, Vol. 2 [EP]

by Broken Social Scene
April 12, 2019
The second EP in 2019 for the Canadian alternative rock collective was produced by Nyles Spencer.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Ventura

Ventura

by Anderson .Paak
April 12, 2019
The fourth full-length studio release for the Southern California artist features guest appearances from André 3000, Brandy, Nate Dogg, Sonyae Elise, Lalah Hathaway, Smokey Robinson, and Jazmine Sullivan.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.3
The Medicine Show

The Medicine Show

by Melissa Etheridge
April 12, 2019
The 15th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by John Shanks.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.0
No Geography

No Geography

by The Chemical Brothers
April 12, 2019
The ninth full-length release for the British electronic duo features only Japanese rapper Nene and Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
By Blood

By Blood

by Shovels & Rope
April 12, 2019
The latest full-length release for the South Carolina husband-and-wife duo of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent was recorded in their home studio.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
The Hurting Kind

The Hurting Kind

by John Paul White
April 12, 2019
Co-produced with Alabama Shakes' Ben Tanner, the third full-length solo release for the former member of The Civil Wars features contributions from Erin Rae, the Secret Sisters and Lee Ann Womack.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Absolute Zero

Absolute Zero

by Bruce Hornsby
April 12, 2019
The fourth full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter features guest appearances by Jack DeJohnette, Blake Mills, Rob Moose, Justin Vernon, and yMusic.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd