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It Kindly Stopped for Me [EP]

It Kindly Stopped for Me [EP]

by Sorority Noise
April 22, 2016
The four-track EP was influenced by the death of several friends of Cameron Boucher.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Honey

Honey

by Katy B
April 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the British pop singer features guest appearances from such artists as Craig David, Floating Points, Four Tet, Geeneus, Kaytranada, Major Lazer, and Novelist.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.1
Neptune

Neptune

by Higher Authorities
April 22, 2016
The debut release for the side project of Clinic members Adrian "Ade" Blackburn and Jonathan Hartley was co-produced by Adrian Sherwood.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
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Triangle

Triangle

by Susanna
April 22, 2016
The fifth full-length solo release for the Norwegian singer who previously released music under Susanna And The Magical Orchestra.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Contrepoint

Contrepoint

by Nicolas Godin
April 22, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for the French electronic artist who makes up one half of Air was inspired by Glenn Gould's performances of Bach.
Metascore:
78
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tbd
Hope

Hope

by The Strumbellas
April 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the Canadian Juno-award winning band was produced by Dave Schiffman.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
5.6
Plays The Music Of Twin Peaks

Plays The Music Of Twin Peaks

by Xiu Xiu
April 16, 2016
The experimental band's cover versions of the music from the TV show Twin Peaks was originally commissioned for the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art's David Lynch exhibit and was released on Record Store Day.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
A Sailor's Guide to Earth

A Sailor's Guide to Earth

by Sturgill Simpson
April 15, 2016
The third full-length release for the Grammy-nominated country artist features a cover of a Nirvana song and was self-produced.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.2
Utility

Utility

by Kowton
April 15, 2016
This is the debut full-length solo release for the British electronic producer, Joe Cowton.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Lost Themes II

Lost Themes II

by John Carpenter
April 15, 2016
The follow-up to the horror filmmaker's non-soundtrack release features more electric and acoustic guitars.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Become Alive

Become Alive

by Dave Harrington Group
April 15, 2016
The debut full-length solo project for the former Darkside member was inspired by jazz album of the 60s and 70s.
Metascore:
69
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1971-1981 [Box Set]

1971-1981 [Box Set]

by Cluster
April 15, 2016
The nine-disc box set for the German experimental band formed by Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius features the albums released during the duo's first decade as a band (they would reunite in 1989 and 1987 before finally ending in 2010).
Metascore:
92
User Score:
5.2
BBF Hosted By DJ Escrow

BBF Hosted By DJ Escrow

by Babyfather
April 15, 2016
The debut release for the Dean Blunt project features guest appearances from Arca and Micachu.
Metascore:
72
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Love Letter for Fire

Love Letter for Fire

by Sam Beam
April 15, 2016
The debut release for the collaboration between Sam Beam and Jesca Hoop was produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Surgical Meth Machine

Surgical Meth Machine

by Surgical Meth Machine
April 15, 2016
This is the debut release for the speed-metal solo project from ex-Minstry frontman Al Jourgenson.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Hold/Still

Hold/Still

by Suuns
April 15, 2016
The third full-length release for the Canadian quartet was produced by John Congleton and recorded in three weeks.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Santana IV

Santana IV

by Santana
April 15, 2016
The guitarist is reunited with the 1970s band members Michael Carabello, Greg Rolie, Neal Schon, and Michael Shrieve along with current members Karl Perazzo and Benny Rietveld on the Latin rock group's latest studio release.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.4
PersonA

PersonA

by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
April 15, 2016
The fourth studio release for the indie-folk group led by Alex Ebert was recorded in New Orleans.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.6
Dead

Dead

by Spectres
April 15, 2016
The British noise-rock band had artists as Andy Bell, Factory Floor, Hookworms and Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite remix its 2015 debut release, Dying.
Metascore:
62
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tbd
The  Diary

The Diary

by J Dilla
April 15, 2016
Originally set to be released in 2002 before being shelved by MCA, the sixth full-length posthumous release for the Detroit rapper featured production from such artists as Bink, Hi-Tek, Madlib, Nottz, Pete Rock, and Kanye West.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.0
Singing Saw

Singing Saw

by Kevin Morby
April 15, 2016
The third full-length solo release for the former Woods bass player was produced by Sam Cohen.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
Nosebleed Weekend

Nosebleed Weekend

by The Coathangers
April 15, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Atlanta punk trio was produced by Nic Jodoin.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Blind Spot [EP]

Blind Spot [EP]

by Lush
April 15, 2016
The four-track EP is the first new release in nearly 20 years for the British alternative rock band was produced by Jim Abbiss and Ladytron's Daniel Hunt.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Malamore

Malamore

by The Limiñanas
April 15, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the French garage psych duo features contributions from Pascal Comelade and Peter Hook.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Layers

Layers

by Royce da 5'9"
April 15, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Loren W. Oden, Mr. Porter, Pusha T, Rick Ross, Melanie Rutherford, Tiara and K. Young.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.1
This Path Tonight

This Path Tonight

by Graham Nash
April 15, 2016
The first solo release in 14 years for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Shane Fontayne.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
I AKA I

I AKA I

by Ash Koosha
April 15, 2016
This is the second full-length solo release for the London-based Iranian electronic artist.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.1
Material

Material

by Blaqk Audio
April 15, 2016
This is the third full-length release for the electronic project of AFI's Davey Havok and Jade Puget.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
The Hope Six Demolition Project

The Hope Six Demolition Project

by PJ Harvey
April 15, 2016
The ninth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was drawn from Harvey's travels to Kosovo, Afghanistan and Washington, D.C.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.6
Crab Day

Crab Day

by Cate Le Bon
April 15, 2016
The third full-length release for the Welsh singer-songwriter was produced by Noah Georgson and Josiah Steinbrick.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.0
Aladdin

Aladdin

by Adam Green
April 15, 2016
This is the soundtrack for the Kickstarter-funded film from the artist best known as one half of The Moldy Peaches featuring Macaulay Culkin, Har Mar Superstar, Devendra Banhart, Natasha Lyonne and Alia Shawkat.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Hurt & the Merciless

Hurt & the Merciless

by The Heavy
April 8, 2016
The fourth full-length studio release for the British rock band was self-produced.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.7
Junk

Junk

by M83
April 8, 2016
The first new studio release in over five years for the French electronic-pop band led by Anthony Gonzalez features guest appearances from beck, Mai Lan, Jordan Lawlor, and Susanne Sundfør.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Gore

Gore

by Deftones
April 8, 2016
The eight full-length studio release for the Sacramento alternative metal band features a guest appearance from Alice in Chain's Jerry Cantrell.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Cleopatra

Cleopatra

by The Lumineers
April 8, 2016
The second full-length release for the Grammy-nominated folk-rock band was produced by Ryan Hadlock.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.2
Earth into Aether

Earth into Aether

by Bill Baird
April 8, 2016
The third full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by his travel across the United States.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Distortland

Distortland

by The Dandy Warhols
April 8, 2016
The ninth full-length studio release for the alternative rock band was recorded in Courtney Taylor's basement on cassette before being mixed by Jim Lowe.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.4
Call It What It Is

Call It What It Is

by Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals
April 8, 2016
This is the first album for Harper with his band The Innocent Criminals in over eight years.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
City Sun Eater in the River of Light

City Sun Eater in the River of Light

by Woods
April 8, 2016
The ninth full-length release for the Brooklyn psychedelic folk group is only its second recorded in a real studio.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Man About Town

Man About Town

by Mayer Hawthorne
April 8, 2016
This is the fourth full-length solo studio release for the Grammy-nominated soul singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Brilliant Sanity

Brilliant Sanity

by Teleman
April 8, 2016
The second full-length release for the British indie pop band was produced by Dan Carey.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
The Peace & Truce of Future of the Left

The Peace & Truce of Future of the Left

by Future of the Left
April 8, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Welsh alternative rock band was also funded through PledgeMusic like its 2013 release, How To Stop Your Brain In An Accident.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Sorrow: Reimagining of Gorecki's 3rd Symphony

Sorrow: Reimagining of Gorecki's 3rd Symphony

by Colin Stetson
April 8, 2016
The saxophonist worked with a 12-piece band that included such artists as Arcade Fire's Sarah Neufeld, Saltland's Rebecca Foon, Greg Fox of Liturgy, Megan Stetson on his reimagination of Górecki's Symphony No. 3.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Red Flag

Red Flag

by All Saints
April 8, 2016
The first release in nearly a decade for the pop group formed in London features production from Fred Ball, James Draper, The Invisible Men, K-Gee, James Draper, and The Rural.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Age of Indignation

Age of Indignation

by September Girls
April 8, 2016
The second full-length release for the Irish quintet was recorded at Dublin's Orphan Studios.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Fever Dream

Fever Dream

by Ben Watt
April 8, 2016
The third solo full-length release for the artist who was one half of Everything But the Girl features contributions from Bernard Butler, Martin Ditcham, and Rex Horan.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Lovers and Leavers

Lovers and Leavers

by Hayes Carll
April 8, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was produced by Joe Henry.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dear Satellite

Dear Satellite

by Mull Historical Society
April 8, 2016
The first new release in four years for Colin MacIntyre's project was produced by Dom Morley.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
A Cure for Loneliness

A Cure for Loneliness

by Peter Wolf
April 8, 2016
The eighth solo release for J. Geils Band lead singer features four songs co-written with Grammy/Academy Award-winning songwriter Will Jennings.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle

by Deakin
April 8, 2016
The debut solo release for Animal Collective's Josh Dibb was originally planned as part of a Kickstarter project to travel to Mali in 2009 before he decided to donate a majority of the Kickstarter funds to charity.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
English Heart

English Heart

by Ronnie Spector
April 8, 2016
The latest solo release from the lead singer of the Ronettes features covers of 1960s British rock songs from such artists as the Animals, the Bee Gees, The Kinks, and the Rolling Stones.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Still Life of Citrus & Slime

Still Life of Citrus & Slime

by CFM
April 8, 2016
The solo debut full-length release for Charles Moothart of Charlie & The Moonhearts was self-recorded.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Painting of a Panic Attack

Painting of a Panic Attack

by Frightened Rabbit
April 8, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Scottish indie rock band was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.7
2

2

by The Gloaming
April 8, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Irish music group that includes Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), Dennis Cahill, Martin Hayes, Iarla Ó Lionáird, and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Human Performance

Human Performance

by Parquet Courts
April 8, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Brooklyn rock quartet was produced by the band's singer/guitarist Austin Brown.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Love Streams

Love Streams

by Tim Hecker
April 8, 2016
The eighth release for the Los Angeles-based Canadian composer features contributions from Kara-Lis Coverdale, Grímur Helgason, The Icelandic Choir Ensemble, and Jóhann Jóhannsson.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Ology

Ology

by Gallant
April 6, 2016
The debut full-length release for alternative R&B singer Christopher Gallant features a guest appearance from Jhené Aiko.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Mirror

Mirror

by Gnod
April 1, 2016
The four-track release for the British krautrock band was recorded in three days.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Lost Time

Lost Time

by Tacocat
April 1, 2016
The third full-length release for the Seattle punk-pop band was produced by Erik Blood.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Three Men and a Baby

Three Men and a Baby

by Mike & the Melvins
April 1, 2016
In 1999, Mike Kunka of godheadSilo and the Melvins (King Buzzo, Dale Crover, and Kevin Rutmanis) were set to release an album together when it was sidelined by a variety of factors. 16 years later, they reunited to complete the album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.4
III

III

by Moderat
April 1, 2016
This is the third full-length release for the collaboration between Modeselektor's Gernot Bronsert, Sebastian Szary and Apparat's Sascha Ring.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
A Mineral Love

A Mineral Love

by Bibio
April 1, 2016
The seventh full-length release for producer Stephen Wilkinson as Bibio features guest appearances from Gotye, Olivier St. Louis, and Wax Stag.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.4
The  Follower

The Follower

by The Field
April 1, 2016
This is thee fifth full-length release for Swedish producer Axel Willner.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot

It's the Big Joyous Celebration, Let's Stir the Honeypot

by Teen Suicide
April 1, 2016
The second full-length release for the Maryland indie band is said to also be its final release.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Pussy's Dead

Pussy's Dead

by Autolux
April 1, 2016
The third full-length release for the alternative rock trio was produced by Boots.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.6
Empire Builder

Empire Builder

by Laura Gibson
April 1, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Oregon singer-songwriter features contributions from Peter Broderick, Death Cab for Cutie guitarist Dave Depper, Alela Diane, Neko Case drummer Dan Hunt, and Nate Query of the Decemberists.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Kentucky

Kentucky

by Black Stone Cherry
April 1, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Kentucky hard rock band was recorded with producer David Barrick.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Welcome the Worms

Welcome the Worms

by Bleached
April 1, 2016
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based band that includes sister Jennifer and Jessie Clavin was co-produced by Joe Chiccarelli and Carlos de la Garza.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Upland Stories

Upland Stories

by Robbie Fulks
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Shad Cobb, Flatlanders guitarist Robbie Gjersoe, Alex Hall, Wayne Horvitz, Fats Kaplin, Todd Phillips, Jenny Scheinman, and was recorded by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
4.2
Rojus (Designed to Dance)

Rojus (Designed to Dance)

by Leon Vynehall
April 1, 2016
This is the second release for the British house producer.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
When Shall This Bright Day Begin

When Shall This Bright Day Begin

by Jozef Van Wissem
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the Dutch composer and lute player features a guest appearance from Zola Jesus.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Stories for Monday

Stories for Monday

by The Summer Set
April 1, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Arizona rock band was produced by the band's guitarists John and Stephen Gomez.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Adventure

Adventure

by Shonen Knife
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the Japanese pop-punk band sees the return of original drummer Atsuko Yamano.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Bacteria Cult

Bacteria Cult

by Kaada/Patton
April 1, 2016
The second collaboration between John Erik Kaada and Mike Patton features Norway’s Stavanger Symphony Orchestra.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Lukas Graham

Lukas Graham

by Lukas Graham
April 1, 2016
The second full-length release for the Danish pop group includes influences from R&B and electronic music.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.6
Metal Resistance

Metal Resistance

by BABYMETAL
April 1, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Japanese metal-pop trio of Suzuka Nakamoto (Su-metal), Moa Kikuchi (Moametal) and Yui Mizuno (Yuimetal.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
Next Thing

Next Thing

by Frankie Cosmos
April 1, 2016
This is the second full-length studio release for the indie-pop project of Greta Kline.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Silent Earthling

Silent Earthling

by Three Trapped Tigers
April 1, 2016
This is the second full-length studio release for the British instrumental post-rock trio of Matt Calvert, Tom Rogerson, and Adam Betts.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
#N/A

#N/A

by Nisennenmondai
April 1, 2016
The Japanese instrumental trio of Masako Takada, Yuri Zaikawa, and Sayaka Himeno worked with producer Adrian Sherwood for its latest release.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Blue Wave

Blue Wave

by Operators
April 1, 2016
The debut full-length studio release for the band formed by Dan Boeckner, Devojka, and Sam Brown was produced by Holy Fuck's Graham Walsh.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Silicon Tare [EP]

Silicon Tare [EP]

by Com Truise
April 1, 2016
Los Angeles-based producer Seth Haley continues the adventures of astronaut Com Truise in the five-track EP.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Psychopomp

Psychopomp

by Japanese Breakfast
April 1, 2016
The debut studio release for the solo project for Michelle Zauner of Little Big Leagues was produced with Ned Eisenberg.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
TWENTY88 [EP]

TWENTY88 [EP]

by Twenty88
April 1, 2016
The debut collaboration between Big Sean and Jhene Aiko features guest appearances from Detail, K-Ci and JoJo.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
World War Willie

World War Willie

by Willie Nile
April 1, 2016
The 11th full-length studio release for the New York singer-songwriter was produced by Stewart Lerman.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Felder

Felder

by Jan St. Werner
April 1, 2016
The latest solo release for the Mouse on Mars artist is the fourth album in St. Werner's experimental Fiepblatter series.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Psychic Lovers

Psychic Lovers

by Dinner
April 1, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for former Choir Of Young Believers, member Anders Rhedin.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Ears

Ears

by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
April 1, 2016
The latest release for the composer features Buchla synthesizers, more vocals and woodwinds from Rob Frye of Bitchin Bajas.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Little Windows

Little Windows

by Teddy Thompson/Kelly Jones
April 1, 2016
The duets album between British singer-songwriter Teddy Thompson and American singer-songwriter Kelly Jones was produced by Mike Viola.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
No Burden

No Burden

by Lucy Dacus
April 1, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Virginia singer-songwriter was recorded in one day.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Weezer (White Album)

Weezer (White Album)

by Weezer
April 1, 2016
The fourth self-titled release for the alternative rock band led by Rivers Cuomo was inspired by Southern California beach life and was produced by Jake Sinclair.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Everything You've Come to Expect

Everything You've Come to Expect

by The Last Shadow Puppets
April 1, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the supergroup that includes Alex Turner, Miles Kane, James Ford, and newest addition Mini Mansions' Zach Dawes on bass.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.1
Super

Super

by Pet Shop Boys
April 1, 2016
The 13th studio release for the British synth-pop duo was produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
IV

IV

by Black Mountain
April 1, 2016
The first studio release in more than five years [not including the Year Zero soundtrack] for the Vancouver rock band was produced by Randall Dunn.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Azel

Azel

by Bombino
April 1, 2016
The third studio release for the Tuareg artist features influences from reggae and rock music and was produced by Dave Longstreth.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Amen & Goodbye

Amen & Goodbye

by Yeasayer
April 1, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Brooklyn-based band features guest appearance by Suzzy Roche of The Roches and was produced by Joey Waronker.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.8
Bang, Zoom, Crazy... Hello

Bang, Zoom, Crazy... Hello

by Cheap Trick
April 1, 2016
The first release in seven years for the rock band is its first with Daxx Nielsen on drums.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Until the Horror Goes

Until the Horror Goes

by John Congleton
April 1, 2016
This is the full-length debut solo release for the project of the producer that includes Congleton's Jason Garner of The Paper Chase, Jordan Geiger, Kevin Schneider, and Chris Tignor.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
tbd
Are You Serious

Are You Serious

by Andrew Bird
April 1, 2016
The 10th full-length studio release from the singer-songwriter features contributions from Blake Mills and Fiona Apple.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.6
Changes

Changes

by Charles Bradley
April 1, 2016
The third full-length release for the soul singer discovered by Daptone founder Gabriel Roth features a cover of Black Sabbath's track.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
The  Wilderness

The Wilderness

by Explosions in the Sky
April 1, 2016
This is the seventh full-length studio release and the first non-soundtrack album since 2011 for the Texan post-rock quartet.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1