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Map of the Soul: Persona

Map of the Soul: Persona

by BTS
April 12, 2019
The seven-track mini-album release from the South Korean boy band features a guest appearance from Halsey.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.6
Begin Again

Begin Again

by Norah Jones
April 12, 2019
The seven-track collection from the singer-songwriter features one new song and six others she released digitally beginning in 2018.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
Ribbons

Ribbons

by Bibio
April 12, 2019
The latest release from the British producer Stephen Wilkinson features a variety of stringed instruments including the mandolin and fiddle.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
This Wild Willing

This Wild Willing

by Glen Hansard
April 12, 2019
The fourth full-length solo studio release for the The Swell Season singer was recorded in Paris with contributions from such artists as Deasy, Joe Doyle, Marketa Irglova, the Khoshravesh brothers, Dunk Murphy, and ROMY.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
V

V

by The Budos Band
April 12, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the instrumental group was produced by the band's guitarist, Tom Brenneck.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Seven Steps Behind

Seven Steps Behind

by Mana
April 12, 2019
The latest release for the Italian electronic producer features a guest appearance from Yendry.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Labrinth, Sia & Diplo Present LSD

Labrinth, Sia & Diplo Present LSD

by LSD
April 12, 2019
Delayed from its planned November 2018 release, this 10-song set marks the first collaborative album from the new "supergroup" consisting of British musician Labrinth, singer-songwriter Sia, and proudcer Diplo.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
7.9
Epistrophy

Epistrophy

by Bill Frisell/Thomas Morgan
April 12, 2019
Jazz guitarist Bill Frisell and bassist Thomas Morgan reunite for a collaborative album (recorded at New York City's Village Vanguard) after first appearing together on 2017's Small Town. The new set includes their take on the James Bond theme "You Only Live Twice" as well as "In the Wee Small Hours Of The Morning," popularized by Frank Sinatra.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Mandatory Reality

Mandatory Reality

by Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society
April 12, 2019
The four-track LP was recorded live to tape with the Joshua Abrams-led group features all acoustic instruments.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Sulphur English

Sulphur English

by Inter Arma
April 12, 2019
The Richmond, Virginia metal band's fourth album was produced by Mikey Allred.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
All Time Present

All Time Present

by Chris Forsyth
April 12, 2019
The first "solo" release in six years from the Philadelphia-based guitarist/composer (he's joined by additional players, including members of his Solar Motel Band) is a mostly instrumental, eight-song double album.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Beast You Are

The Beast You Are

by Big Business
April 12, 2019
The sixth full-length release for the Los Angeles-based sludge metal duo of Jared Warren and Coady Will was recorded in San Francisco by Phil Becker.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Hifalutin

Hifalutin

by Lowly
April 12, 2019
The second full-length release for the Danish indie-pop was produced by Anders Boll.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
A New Illusion

A New Illusion

by Rose Elinor Dougall
April 12, 2019
The third full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was produced with Matthew Twaites.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
In the Shape of a Storm

In the Shape of a Storm

by Damien Jurado
April 12, 2019
The latest release for the now Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter was recorded in two hours with only "occasional accompaniment from Josh Gordon."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.0
Dogrel

Dogrel

by Fontaines D.C.
April 12, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Irish indie rock band was produced and mixed by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.2
The Invisible Light: Acoustic Space

The Invisible Light: Acoustic Space

by T-Bone Burnett
April 12, 2019
The first full-length studio release from the record producer in 11 years is the first of a planned trilogy off albums and features Jay Bellerose and Keefus Ciancia.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Even In The Tremor

Even In The Tremor

by Lady Lamb
April 5, 2019
The third full-length release for Aly Spaltro as Lady Lamb was co-produced with Erin Tonkon.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Rave 'Till You Cry

Rave 'Till You Cry

by Bogdan Raczynski
April 5, 2019
A collection of unreleased tracks and alternate versions from the Polish-born electronic producer.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Kill This Love [EP]

Kill This Love [EP]

by BlackPink
April 5, 2019
The K-pop girl group (who recently became the first Korean act to perform at Coachella) make their Interscope debut with this five-song, Korean-language EP.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.0
Song Feel

Song Feel

by Girl Unit
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the London-based electronic producer Philip Gamble features guest appearanes from Brook Baili, Kelela, Ms. Boogie, Rush Davis, Taliwhoah, and Thast.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Frkwys, Vol. 15: Serenitatem

Frkwys, Vol. 15: Serenitatem

by Visible Cloaks
April 5, 2019
RVNG Intl.'s latest FRKWYS release features the collaboration between Visible Cloaks, Yoshio Ojima and Satsuki Shibano.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Titanic Rising

Titanic Rising

by Weyes Blood
April 5, 2019
The fourth full-length release for Natalie Mering was co-produced with Foxygen's Jonathan Rado.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.0
The  Seduction of Kansas

The Seduction of Kansas

by Priests
April 5, 2019
The second full-length release for the Washington, D.C. post-punk band was produced by John Congleton and is its first without bassist Taylor Mulitz (who left to focus on Flasher).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.1
Brutalism

Brutalism

by The Drums
April 5, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the New York indie pop project of Jonny Pierce was mixed by Chris Coady.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Free Spirit

Free Spirit

by Khalid
April 5, 2019
The second full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from John Mayer and SAFE.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
6.5
Morbid Stuff

Morbid Stuff

by PUP
April 5, 2019
The third full-length release for the Toronto punk band was recorded by Dave Schiffman and Darren McGill.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
Interview Music

Interview Music

by Idlewild
April 5, 2019
The eighth full-length studio release for the Scottish rock band was recorded in Los Angeles and Scotland with producer Dave Eringa.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.6
When You're Ready

When You're Ready

by Molly Tuttle
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the artist who won Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2018 Americana Music Awards was produced by Ryan Hewitt.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Love Keeps Kicking

Love Keeps Kicking

by Martha
April 5, 2019
This is the third full-length release for the British indie punk band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
What a Boost

What a Boost

by Rozi Plain
April 5, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was self-produced and features contributions from Sam Amidon, Chris Cohen, Jamie Whitby Coles, Neil Smith, Kate Stables, and Joel Wästberg.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.7
Incidental Music

Incidental Music

by W. H. Lung
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British synth-pop trio was produced by Matt Peel.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
It Rains Love

It Rains Love

by Lee Fields & the Expressions
April 5, 2019
The latest full-length release for the soul singer with The Expressions was produced by Leon Michels.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Spying Through a Keyhole

Spying Through a Keyhole

by David Bowie
April 5, 2019
The nine-track collection features "Space Oddity"-era demos and unreleased songs by the pop icon.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
What's It Like Over There?

What's It Like Over There?

by Circa Waves
April 5, 2019
The third full-length release for the British indie rock band was recorded in one month and was co-produced with Alan Moulder.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Ambitions

Ambitions

by Prins Thomas
April 5, 2019
The latest full-length solo release from the Norwegian electronic producer was recorded over two years in a variety of places including hotel rooms, planes, at home or in the studio.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Odd One Out

Odd One Out

by GIRLI
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British pop artist features contributions from such artists as Fast Friends, MNDR and Peter Wade.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.5
Thalassa

Thalassa

by Ioanna Gika
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length solo release for the IO Echo singer was written in Greece.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Nigeria 70: No Wahala (Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju 1973-1987)

Nigeria 70: No Wahala (Highlife, Afro-Funk & Juju 1973-1987)

by Various Artists
March 29, 2019
The first installment in Strut's "Nigeria 70" series of compilations in eight years features a dozen Nigerian tracks from the 1970s and '80s, curated by collector Duncan Brooker.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The State Between Us

The State Between Us

by Matthew Herbert Big Band
March 29, 2019
Over a thousand musicians from across the European Union contributed to the album about being British in the face of Brexit from the British-born electronic producer.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Ilana: The Creator

Ilana: The Creator

by Mdou Moctar
March 29, 2019
This is the first album recorded in a real studio with a full band for the Tuareg guitarist and songwriter born in Niger.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
tbd
The Quanta Series

The Quanta Series

by Káryyn
March 29, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Syrian-Armenian American artist was written over seven years (with all but three tracks previously self-released) after the deaths of family members in Aleppo.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Curve of Earth

Curve of Earth

by Ohtis
March 29, 2019
This official debut album from the indie rock/country trio from Normal, Illinois follows a series of home recordings and an addiction that nearly derailed the band. The latter serves as the theme underlying these eight songs.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
The Valley

The Valley

by Whitechapel
March 29, 2019
The seventh full-length release from the Tennessee deathcore band was influenced by singer Phil Bozeman's childhood.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.8
Nest

Nest

by Brutus
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the Belgian trio was produced by Jesse Gander.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Road, Pt. 2: Lost Highway

The Road, Pt. 2: Lost Highway

by UNKLE
March 29, 2019
The second of a planned trilogy of concept albums from the British electronic group led by James Lavelle features guest appearances from Dhani Harrison, Keaton Henson, Mick Jones, Mark Lanegan, Wil Malone, Miink, Liela Moss, Elliott Power, Philip Sheppard, and the Editors' Tom Smith.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.9
Side Effects

Side Effects

by White Denim
March 29, 2019
The ninth full-length studio release for the Austin rock band features some songs that were either demos, outtakes or were not included in previous albums.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.0
Union

Union

by Son Volt
March 29, 2019
The ninth full-length release for the alt-country band led by Jay Farrar includes three tracks recorded at the Mother Jones Museum and four at the Woody Guthrie Center.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.8
Agora

Agora

by Fennesz
March 29, 2019
The seventh full-length release for the Austrian experimental electronic artist was recorded in his bedroom when he lost his studio space.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
You're the Man

You're the Man

by Marvin Gaye
March 29, 2019
The "lost" album of the legendary soul singer-songwriter that was shelved before its 1972 release due in part because of Motown's Berry Gordy features sessions tracks including two Christmas songs and three new mixes by Amy Winehouse and Nas producer Salaam Remi.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3

Henryk Górecki: Symphony No. 3 "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs" [Live]

by Beth Gibbons
March 29, 2019
The collaboration between the Portishead singer and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Krzysztof Penderecki was recorded live in Warsaw on November 29th, 2014.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
Health

Health

by C Duncan
March 29, 2019
The third full-length release for the Scottish indie pop artist was produced by Elbow's Craig Potter.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Deforming Lobes [Live]

Deforming Lobes [Live]

by Ty Segall
March 29, 2019
The first live full-length release for Ty Segall and his Freedom Band was recorded in Los Angeles at the Teragram Ballroom and was mixed by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Late Night Tales

Late Night Tales

by Floating Points
March 29, 2019
Sam Shepherd is the latest electronic producer to add to the Late Night Tales mix series.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Deserted

Deserted

by Mekons
March 29, 2019
The first full-length studio release in eight years for the British punk collective was recorded near the Joshua Tree desert.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Natural Facts

Natural Facts

by Garcia Peoples
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the New Jersey alternative rock band was recorded by Jeff Zeigler.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Badbea

Badbea

by Edwyn Collins
March 29, 2019
The ninth full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was co-produced by Sean Read.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Chris Cohen

Chris Cohen

by Chris Cohen
March 29, 2019
The third full-length solo release for the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter features contributions from Luke Csehak, Katy Davidson, Kasey Knudsen, and Zach Phillips.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Guns

Guns

by Quelle Chris
March 29, 2019
The latest full-length solo release for the Detroit rapper features contributions from James Acaster, Dane, Daoud, Eldar Djangirov, Chris Keys, Shaka King, Bilal Salaam, and Paul "Bae Bro" Wilson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

by Billie Eilish
March 29, 2019
The debut full-length debut for the 17-year-old Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter was produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell (who also co-wrote).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Guy

Guy

by Steve Earle & the Dukes
March 29, 2019
The tribute album to Guy Clark features contributions from such artists as Terry Allen, Shawn Camp, Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris, Jim McGuire, Gary Nicholson, Mickey Raphael, Verlon Thompson and Jerry Jeff Walker.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Empath

Empath

by Devin Townsend
March 29, 2019
The latest solo release for the Canadian metal artist features contributions from Morgan Ågren, Ryan Dahle, Ché Aimee Dorval, Mike Keneally, Samus Paulicelli, Steve Vai, and Anneke Van Giersbergen.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings [Box Set]

Coltrane '58: The Prestige Recordings [Box Set]

by John Coltrane
March 29, 2019
The five-disc box set features remastered chronological sessions from 1958 by the jazz saxophonist and a 75-page book with photographs and liner notes by Grammy-winning American music historian Ashley Kahn.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
6.9
Honky Tonk Time Machine

Honky Tonk Time Machine

by George Strait
March 29, 2019
The 30th full-length studio release for the "King of Country Music" features guest appearances from his grandson, Harvey Strait and Willie Nelson.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.8
Mise en Abyme

Mise en Abyme

by Joni Void
March 29, 2019
This is the second full-length studio release on the Constellation label for Montreal-based producer Jean Cousin as Joni Void.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Crucible

The Crucible

by Motorpsycho
March 29, 2019
The latest full-length release for the Norwegian progressive rock band was co-produced by Andrew Scheps and Deathprod.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Big Freeze

The Big Freeze

by Laura Stevenson
March 29, 2019
The fourth full-length solo release for the Long Island-based singer-songwriter was recorded during the winter in her childhood home.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
E.V.A.

E.V.A.

by Giuda
March 29, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Italian rock quintet was produced by the band's guitarist Lorenzo Moretti and producer Danilo Silvestri.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Cosmic Wind

Cosmic Wind

by Lion Babe
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the New York neo-soul duo of Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey features guest appearances from Bilal, Leikeli47 and Raekwon.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Dog Whistle

Dog Whistle

by Show Me the Body
March 29, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the New York City-based hardcore punk trio was produced with Chris Coady and Gabriel Millman.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Lifelike

Lifelike

by FACS
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the Chicago post-punk trio was mixed by John Congleton.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Ancestor Boy

Ancestor Boy

by Lafawndah
March 29, 2019
The debut full-length release for the experimental pop/R&B artist features a guest appearance from Bonnie Banane.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
CollectiV

CollectiV

by Jim Jones & Righteous Mind
March 29, 2019
The second full-length release for the British rock band formed after the end of The Jim Jones Revue was recorded by Alex McGowan.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Talk Is Cheap [30th Anniversary] [Box Set]

Talk Is Cheap [30th Anniversary] [Box Set]

by Keith Richards
March 29, 2019
The remaster of The Rolling Stones guitarist/singer's debut solo release includes six unreleased tracks on the deluxe edition.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Panorama

Panorama

by La Dispute
March 22, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the Michigan post-hardcore band was produced with Will Yip.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
On the Line

On the Line

by Jenny Lewis
March 22, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the singer-songwriter/actress features contributions from Ryan Adams, Beck, Jim Keltner, Ringo Starr, Benmont Tench, and Don Was.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.4
This (Is What I Wanted to Tell You)

This (Is What I Wanted to Tell You)

by Lambchop
March 22, 2019
The latest full-length release for the alt-country band led by Kurt Wagner was produced by Matthew McCaughan (who also co-wrote several tracks with Wagner).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized

We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized

by Spiral Stairs
March 22, 2019
Pavement member Scott Kannberg returns with his third solo album as Spiral Stairs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
The Modern Age

The Modern Age

by Sleeper
March 22, 2019
The first full-length studio release in nearly 22 years for the Britpop band was recorded by producer Stephen Street.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.5
No Words Left

No Words Left

by Lucy Rose
March 22, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Tim Bidwell.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
It's Real

It's Real

by Ex Hex
March 22, 2019
The second full-length release for the Washington, D.C. alternative rock trio was produced by Jonah Takagi and mixed by Collin Dupuis.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.2
Eraserland

Eraserland

by Strand of Oaks
March 22, 2019
The sixth full-length release for Timothy Showalter as Strand Of Oaks features contributions from My Morning Jacket’s Tom Blankenship, Carl Broemel, Patrick Hallahan, Bo Koster, as well as Jason Isbell.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Inside the Rose

Inside the Rose

by These New Puritans
March 22, 2019
The first full-length studio release in six years for the British band is its first as a duo.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.0
Miss Universe

Miss Universe

by Nilüfer Yanya
March 22, 2019
The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter features co-production from Will Archer, Oli Barton-Wood, Jazzi Bobbi, Luke Bower, John Congleton, M.T. Hadley, and the Invisible's Dave Okumu.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
American Football (LP3)

American Football (LP3)

by American Football
March 22, 2019
The third full-length release for the Illinois emo band features guest appearances from Rachel Goswell, Elizabeth Powell and Hayley Williams.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
New Rain Duets

New Rain Duets

by Mary Lattimore/Mac McCaughan
March 22, 2019
The debut full-length release for the collaboration between harpist Mary Lattimore and Superchunk's Mac McCaughan features four movements recorded in North Carolina.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Significant Changes

Significant Changes

by Jayda G
March 22, 2019
The debut full-length release for the Canadian DJ/producer features a guest appearance from Alexa Dash.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
Doko Mien

Doko Mien

by Ibibio Sound Machine
March 22, 2019
The third full-length release for the Nigerian Afro-electronic band led by London-born Eno Williams was produced by Max Grunhard.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
My Finest Work Yet

My Finest Work Yet

by Andrew Bird
March 22, 2019
The 12th full-length solo studio release for the singer-songwriter was produced by Paul Butler.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Cows on Hourglass Pond

Cows on Hourglass Pond

by Avey Tare
March 22, 2019
The third full-length solo release for the Animal Collective co-founder was recorded on a 1980s Tascam 48 half-inch reel-to-reel tape machine.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Pony

Pony

by Orville Peck
March 22, 2019
The debut full-length release for the masked outlaw cowboy singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
DJ-Kicks

DJ-Kicks

by Laurel Halo
March 22, 2019
The Michigan-born, Berlin-based electronic producer is the latest artist to contribute to the DJ-Kicks mix series.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.0
LP5

LP5

by Apparat
March 22, 2019
The fifth full-length solo release for Moderat's Sascha Ring is his first as Apparat since 2013's Krieg und Frieden (Music for Theatre).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
Silver Tongues

Silver Tongues

by Crows
March 22, 2019
The debut full-length release for the London-based post-punk band was recorded in "near total darkness."
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Bad Habits

Bad Habits

by NAV
March 22, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the Canadian rapper features guest appearances from 88GLAM, Future, Gunna, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, The Weeknd, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
3.9
The  World Is Yours 2

The World Is Yours 2

by Rich the Kid
March 22, 2019
The second full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper features guest appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Big Sean, Jay Critch, Gucci Mane, Gunna, Tory Lanez, Lil Pump, Miguel, NAV, Offset, Takeoff, Ty Dolla Sign, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
Dreaming in the Dark

Dreaming in the Dark

by Tamaryn
March 22, 2019
The Los Angles-based New Zealand-born artist worked with Jorge Elbrecht on her fourth full-length release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Samsara

Samsara

by Venom Prison
March 15, 2019
The second full-length release for the Wales-based death metal band led by Larissa Stupar was produced by Tom Dring and Arthur Rizk.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Brian Jonestown Massacre

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

by The Brian Jonestown Massacre
March 15, 2019
The 18th full-length studio release for the San Francisco psychedelic rock project led by Anton Newcombe was recorded in Berlin.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Lux Prima

Lux Prima

by Karen O
March 15, 2019
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O and Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0