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Another Splash of Colour: New Psychedelia in Britain 1980-1985 [Box Set]

Another Splash of Colour: New Psychedelia in Britain 1980-1985 [Box Set]

by Various Artists
April 29, 2016
The box set expands on the 12-track 1982 compilation with 64 songs including live and demo songs from a variety of British acts including Julian Cope, Doctor & The Medic, Robyn Hitchcock, The Monochrome Set, Nick Nicely, and TV Personalities.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Close to the Noise Floor: Formative UK Electronica 1975-1984 [Box Set]

Close to the Noise Floor: Formative UK Electronica 1975-1984 [Box Set]

by Various Artists
April 29, 2016
The four-disc box set features 61 early electronica tracks from such artists as Blancmange, the Human League, Legendary Pink Dots, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, and Throbbing Gristle.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
Fabric 87

Fabric 87

by Alan Fitzpatrick
April 29, 2016
British DJ/producer Alan Fitzpatrick is the latest artist for the Fabric mix compilation series.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Elasticity

Elasticity

by A Sagittariun
April 29, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the British electronic artist.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
For Good

For Good

by Fog
April 29, 2016
Andrew Broder returns to his indie rock project with his first new release under the name since 2007's Ditherer.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Free Will

Free Will

by Freeway
April 29, 2016
The fifth full-length studio release for the Philadelphia rapper features guest appearances Raheem DeVaughn, ROD, and Young Buck.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Paging Mr. Proust

Paging Mr. Proust

by The Jayhawks
April 29, 2016
The ninth full-length release for the Minneapolis alt-country band was co-produced by R.E.M guitarist Peter Buck and Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.2
The Ship

The Ship

by Brian Eno
April 29, 2016
The latest solo release was inspired by the Titanic and features experiments with "three dimensional recording techniques."
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park

by Lawrence
April 29, 2016
The final album in Peter Kersten's trilogy of releases that began with 2009's Until Then, Goodbye and 2014's A Day in the Life.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Nonagon Infinity

Nonagon Infinity

by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
April 29, 2016
The eighth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock group was created to flow seamlessly to each following track and be able to be played in a infinite loop.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.7
Waltzed in from the Rumbling

Waltzed in from the Rumbling

by Plants and Animals
April 29, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian indie rock trio band features guest appearances from Emma Baxter, Caroline Desilets, Katie Moore, and Adéle Trottier-Rivard.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Sept 5th

Sept 5th

by dvsn
April 29, 2016
The debut full-length release for the duo of producer Paul Jefferies (aka Nineteen85) and Daniel Daley features contributions from Adam Feeney, Majid Al Maskati of Majid Jordan, Stephen Kozmeniuk, and Noah '40' Shebib.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Total Time

Total Time

by Doomsquad
April 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the Canadian trio of Trevor, Jaclyn and Allie Blumas features contributions from such artists as Mike Haliechuk, Mary Margaret O'Hara, Not the Wind, Not the Flag's Colin Fisher and Brandon Valdivia.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Konono No.1 Meets Batida

Konono No.1 Meets Batida

by Konono No. 1
April 29, 2016
The Congolese band worked with producer Batida for its fifth full-length release.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Lemonade

Lemonade

by Beyoncé
April 23, 2016
The sixth solo studio album for the singer premiered as an hour-long HBO special before streaming on Tidal. A physical release is set for May 6.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.0
Everybody's Heart Is Broken Now

Everybody's Heart Is Broken Now

by Niki and the Dove
April 22, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Swedish pop duo of Malin Dahlström and Gustaf Karlöf.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.9
Outer Heaven

Outer Heaven

by Greys
April 22, 2016
The second full-length release for the the Toronto-based rock band led by Shehzaad Jiwani was produced by Mike Rocha.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.4
Nerissimo

Nerissimo

by Teho Teardo
April 22, 2016
The second full-length release from the collaboration between Teho Teardo and Blixa Bargeld features English, German and Italian.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.2
Helter Seltzer

Helter Seltzer

by We Are Scientists
April 22, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the pop duo of Keith Murray and Chris Cain was produced with keyboardist Max Hart.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.8
Trágame Tierra

Trágame Tierra

by Big Black Delta
April 22, 2016
The second full-length release for the Jonathan Bates solo project features guest appearances from Debbie Gibson and Kimbra.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Take All My Loves: Nine Shakespeare Sonnets

Take All My Loves: Nine Shakespeare Sonnets

by Rufus Wainwright
April 22, 2016
The latest release for the pop singer-songwriter is based on Shakespearean sonnets and features guest appearances from such artists as Helena Bonham Carter, Carrie Fisher, Sian Phillips, opera singer Anna Prohaska, William Shatner, Martha Wainwright, and Florence Welch.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.4
Please Be Honest

Please Be Honest

by Guided by Voices
April 22, 2016
The latest release from the indie rock group features Robert Pollard playing all the instruments on the album.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
4.5
Nocturnal Koreans

Nocturnal Koreans

by Wire
April 22, 2016
Eight songs from the British rock band's 2015 self-titled release were reworked for this "mini-LP."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.6
Always Strive and Prosper

Always Strive and Prosper

by A$AP Ferg
April 22, 2016
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from such artists as A$AP Mob, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Chuck D, Missy Elliott, Future, ScHoolboy Q, and Ty Dolla $ign.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
Too Many Voices

Too Many Voices

by Andy Stott
April 22, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the electronic producer again features the vocals of his piano teacher Alison Skidmore.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
Asphalt for Eden

Asphalt for Eden

by Dälek
April 22, 2016
New members DJ rEk and Mike Swarmbots join co-founder MC Dälek for the experimental hip-hop trio's first album since 2010.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
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:
tbd
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
User Score:
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
tbd
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
User Score:
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 GĂłrecki'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, GrĂ­mur Helgason, The Icelandic Choir Ensemble, and JĂłhann JĂłhannsson.
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
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