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Fever Daydream

Fever Daydream

by The Black Queen
February 12, 2016
The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Dillinger Escape Plan's Greg Puciato, Josh Eustis, and Steven Alexander was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Wynonna & the Big Noise

Wynonna & the Big Noise

by Wynonna & The Big Noise
February 12, 2016
The debut release for Wynonna Judd and the band she formed with her husband Cactus Moser features guest appearances from Jason Isbell, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.8
Skifflin'

Skifflin'

by The Skiffle Players
February 12, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the alt-country group formed by Cass McCombs, Neal Casal, Dan Horne, "Farmer" Dave Scher and Aaron Sperske.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Good Advice

Good Advice

by Basia Bulat
February 12, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by Jim James.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Spilt Milk

Spilt Milk

by Peter Astor
February 12, 2016
Th eighth full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with James Hoare.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
EVOL

EVOL

by Future
February 6, 2016
The fourth full-length release from the Atlanta rapper features a guest appearance by The Weeknd and was a surprise release after announcing it two days prior.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
Crime Cutz [EP]

Crime Cutz [EP]

by Holy Ghost!
February 6, 2016
The four-track EP is the second EP for the Brooklyn-based electronic duo of Nick Millhiser and Alex Frankel.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
The Psychedelic Swamp

The Psychedelic Swamp

by Dr. Dog
February 5, 2016
The original self-released 2001 debut album from the Pennsylvania psychedelic rock band was reworked and recorded as its ninth official full-length release.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.8
I'm Up [Mixtape]

I'm Up [Mixtape]

by Young Thug
February 5, 2016
The latest mixtape from the Atalanta rapper features guest appearances from Duke, Lil Durk, Metro Boomin, Offset and Quavo of Migos, Ralo, Trouble and his sisters, Dora and Dolly.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.0
Mass Gothic

Mass Gothic

by Mass Gothic
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the new solo project from Hooray For Earth frontman Noel Heroux was self-recorded.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Majid Jordan

Majid Jordan

by Majid Jordan
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Canadian duo of Majid Al Maskati and producer Jordan Ullman features a guest appearance by Drake.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Night Driver

Night Driver

by Laser
February 5, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the electro-pop band that includes Broken Social Scene's Lisa Lobsinger, Paul Pfisterer, and Martin Kinack.
Metascore:
64
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tbd
A Minor Thought

A Minor Thought

by Moomin
February 5, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Berlin producer Sebastian Genz.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
X: No Absolutes

X: No Absolutes

by Prong
February 5, 2016
The 11th release for the metal band was produced by lead singer Tommy Victor and Chris Collier.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Khalifa

Khalifa

by Wiz Khalifa
February 5, 2016
The sixth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Juicy J, Rico Love, Courtney Noelle, Sebastian, Travis Scott, Chevy Woods, and Ty Dolla $ign.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
5.1
Man Made Object

Man Made Object

by GoGo Penguin
February 5, 2016
The third full-length release for the British jazz trio of Rob Turner, Nick Blacka, and Chris Illingworth features influences from electronic music.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Opus

Opus

by Eric Prydz
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Swedish electronic producer features guest appearances from The Cut and Pendulum member Rob Swire.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
The  Ghosts of Highway 20

The Ghosts of Highway 20

by Lucinda Williams
February 5, 2016
The 12th full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter was inspired by the highway that runs through Florida and Texas.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.5
Begin

Begin

by Lion Babe
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the New York neo-soul duo of Lucas Goodman and Jillian Hervey features guest appearances from Childish Gambino and Pharrell Williams.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.9
Out My Feelings (In My Past)

Out My Feelings (In My Past)

by Boosie Badazz
February 5, 2016
The second of two releases from the Baton Rouge rapper in 2016 was self-released.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Ladies & Gentlemen

Ladies & Gentlemen

by Infamous Stringdusters
February 5, 2016
The sixth studio album from the bluegrass band features 11 (12 for the deluxe edition) female guest vocalists such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Aoife O'Donovan, Joan Osbourne, Joss Stone, and Lee Ann Womack.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Human Ceremony

Human Ceremony

by Sunflower Bean
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Brooklyn trio of Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faberwas produced by Matt Molnar.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
Is the Is Are

Is the Is Are

by DIIV
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based indie rock band led by Zachary Cole Smith was self-recorded and produced.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Commontime

Commontime

by Field Music
February 5, 2016
This is the fifth full-length studio release from the indie brother duo of Peter and David Brewis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Wonderful Crazy Night

Wonderful Crazy Night

by Elton John
February 5, 2016
The 33rd studio release for the British singer-songwriter was co-produced with T-Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
Resort

Resort

by Tuff Love
February 5, 2016
The compilation of the Scottish indie trio's first three EPs form this release.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
What Do People Do All Do All Day

What Do People Do All Do All Day

by Working for a Nuclear Free City
February 5, 2016
The British rock band return from various solo projects to release its fourth full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Thought Rock Fish Scale

Thought Rock Fish Scale

by Nap Eyes
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the Canadian rock band was recorded live to tape over four days.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.8
Pool

Pool

by Porches
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the indie pop band led by Aaron Maine was recorded in his apartment.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
The Gamble

The Gamble

by Nonkeen
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release for the trio that includes Nils Frahm, Frederic Gmeiner and Sebastian Singwald was recorded over a period of ten years on four-track tape recorders.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Big Black Coat

Big Black Coat

by Junior Boys
February 5, 2016
The Canadian electronic pop duo of Jeremy Greenspan and Matt Didemus return from a five-year break (they each worked on other solo projects) to release their fifth full-length release.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Heaven Adores You [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

Heaven Adores You [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

by Elliott Smith
February 5, 2016
The soundtrack to the 2014 Elliott Smith documentary features outtakes, demos, alternative takes, and unreleased songs.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
No More Lamps in the Morning

No More Lamps in the Morning

by Josephine Foster
February 5, 2016
The singer-songwriter re-records some of her songs live with simpler backing from her husband Victor Herrero on a 12-string Portuguese guitar and cello from Gyða Valtýsdóttir.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Supernatural Love

Supernatural Love

by Sidestepper
February 5, 2016
Producer Richard Blair and Iván Benavides gathered a new group of musicians for its Afro-Colombian music project.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
All I Need

All I Need

by Foxes
February 5, 2016
The second full-length release for the British pop singer-songwriter features songs co-written by Babyface, Kid Harpoon, and Bastille's Dan Smith.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
Scheherazade

Scheherazade

by Freakwater
February 5, 2016
The first album in over a decade for the duo of Catherine Irwin and Janet Beveridge Bean features contributions from such artist as Sarah Balliet, Warren Ellis, Morgan Geer, and Evan Patterson.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Hold On!

Hold On!

by The James Hunter Six
February 5, 2016
The fourth full-length release for the R&B/soul singer and his band was recorded live with producer Gabriel Roth.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.4
We Are King

We Are King

by King
February 5, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the electro-soul trio of Anita Bias, and sisters Paris and Amber Strother.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Funs Cool

Funs Cool

by The Prettiots
February 5, 2016
The debut full-length release from the New York indie pop duo of Kay Kasparhauser and Lulu Landolfi features ukeleles and a song about a TV character in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Escapements

Escapements

by Beacon
February 5, 2016
This is the second full-length release for the Brooklyn electronic duo of Thomas Mullarney III and Jacob Gossett.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Nine Track Mind

Nine Track Mind

by Charlie Puth
January 29, 2016
The debut full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter who co-wrote the Wiz Khalifa song “See You Again,” features guest appearances from Selena Gomez and Meghan Trainor.
Metascore:
37
User Score:
4.8
Nevermen

Nevermen

by Nevermen
January 29, 2016
This is the debut full-length release from the project formed by TV on the Radio frontman Tunde Adebimpe, Adam Drucker (Doseone), and Mike Patton.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
Still in a Dream: A Story of Shoegaze

Still in a Dream: A Story of Shoegaze

by Various Artists
January 29, 2016
The five-disc collection of shoegaze tracks released between 1988 and 1995.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Stand Up and Speak

Stand Up and Speak

by DJDS
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release (previously known as DJ Dodger Stadium) for the Los Angeles electronic duo of Jerome LOL and Samo Sound Boy features live instruments and vocals.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Arts & Leisure

Arts & Leisure

by Walter Martin
January 29, 2016
The second solo release for the Walkmen band member was mixed by Phil Ek.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
This Is Acting

This Is Acting

by Sia
January 29, 2016
The seventh full-length release for the Australian singer features songs originally written for other artists such as Adele, Beyoncé, and Rihanna.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.8
Don't You

Don't You

by Wet
January 29, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the New York trio of Kelly Zutrau, Joe Valle, and Marty Sulkow.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.8
MartyrLoserKing

MartyrLoserKing

by Saul Williams
January 29, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the New York rapper is a concept album about a computer hacker in Burundi features guest appearances from Emily Kokal and Haleek Maul.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
Who Sold My Generation

Who Sold My Generation

by Night Beats
January 29, 2016
The third full-length release for the Seattle trio was co-produced by Nic Jodoin and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Robert Levon Been.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.0
Weighted Mind

Weighted Mind

by Sierra Hull
January 29, 2016
The third full-length release for the mandolin-playing singer/songwriter was co-produced with Bela Fleck.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Lost Property

Lost Property

by Turin Brakes
January 29, 2016
The seventh full-length studio release for the British folk rock band was produced with Ali Staton.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Night Fiction

Night Fiction

by Cian Nugent
January 29, 2016
The third solo release for the Irish guitarist features his vocals and was recorded in Dublin by Girl Band's Daniel Fox.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi

by Cross Record
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the duo of Emily Cross and her husband Dan Duszynski was recorded in their ranch in Texas.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Gumption

Gumption

by Your Friend
January 29, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for Kansas singer-songwriter Taryn Miller was produced by Nicolas Vernhes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Songs in the Key of Animals

Songs in the Key of Animals

by Benji Hughes
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the North Carolina singer-songwriter was recorded over a two year period.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
The Astonishing

The Astonishing

by Dream Theater
January 29, 2016
The 13th full-length studio release for the progressive metal band is a two-disc concept album inspired by Game of Thrones and Star Wars.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Let Me Get By

Let Me Get By

by Tedeschi Trucks Band
January 29, 2016
The third full-length release for the blues rock group was self-recorded.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Vile Child

Vile Child

by Milk Teeth
January 29, 2016
The debut full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Neil Kennedy.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
6.1
Promise Everything

Promise Everything

by Basement
January 29, 2016
The British rock band return from its three-plus year hiatus to release its third full-length album produced by Sam Pura.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.0
Songs of Separation

Songs of Separation

by Songs of Separation
January 29, 2016
Inspired in part by the Scottish Independence referendum, ten female folk artists create an album around songs about the different meanings of separation.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Cayamo Sessions at Sea

Cayamo Sessions at Sea

by Buddy Miller & Friends
January 29, 2016
Buddy Miller invited such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shawn Colvin, Kris Kristofferson, The Lone Bellow, Kacey Musgraves, Lucinda Williams, and Lee Ann Womack on the annual Cayamo Festival Cruise to perform and record their performances.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Promise

Promise

by Emily Wells
January 29, 2016
The eighth full-length release for Texas composer was produced with Jacob Plasse.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Islah

Islah

by Kevin Gates
January 29, 2016
The debut full-length studio release for the Baton Rouge rapper features guest appearances from Jamie Foxx, Trey Songz, and Ty Dolla $ign on "Jam."
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
Hymns

Hymns

by Bloc Party
January 29, 2016
Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack return with a new line-up for the indie rock band's fifth full-length release.
Metascore:
55
User Score:
5.4
Pillars of Ash

Pillars of Ash

by Black Tusk
January 29, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Savannah, Georgia-based sludge metal band is its final album with bassist Jonathan Athon, who died in a motorcycle accident in November 2014.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Suicide Songs

Suicide Songs

by MONEY
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the British trio was produced by Charlie Andrew.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.1
Matter

Matter

by St. Lucia
January 29, 2016
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn pop band led by Jean-Philip Grobler was produced by Chris Zane.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.6
Anti

Anti

by Rihanna
January 28, 2016
After much speculation and delays, the R&B artist's eighth full-length release was released for free on Tidal.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Ritual Spirit [EP]

Ritual Spirit [EP]

by Massive Attack
January 28, 2016
The four track EP from the British trip-hop band features guest appearances from Azekel, Roots Manuva, Tricky, and Young Fathers.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Jet Plane And Oxbow

Jet Plane And Oxbow

by Shearwater
January 22, 2016
The ninth full-length release for the indie rock band was produced by Danny Reisch and features contributions from such artists as Howard Draper, Jesca Hoop, Lucas Oswald, Brian Reitzell, Abram Shook, Cully Symington, and Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
Feed the Fire

Feed the Fire

by Promise and the Monster
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the Swedish singer-songwriter Billie Lindahl was produced by Love Martinsen.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Infinite Summer

Infinite Summer

by Nzca/Lines
January 22, 2016
The second release for the solo project of Michael Lovett features the addition of Charlotte Hatherly and Sarah Jones as well as more influences from rock music.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
A Coliseum Complex Museum

A Coliseum Complex Museum

by The Besnard Lakes
January 22, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the psychedelic rock band led by Montreal husband-and-wife duo of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas features two new band members, Sheenah Ko and Robbie Macarthur.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.4
Jesu/Sun Kil Moon

Jesu/Sun Kil Moon

by Jesu
January 22, 2016
The debut collaboration between Jesu and Sun Kil Moon features contributions from such artists as Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock, Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, Low, and Will Oldham.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Better Strangers

Better Strangers

by Acre
January 22, 2016
This is the debut full-length release for the British electronic producer.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Songs for Our Mothers

Songs for Our Mothers

by Fat White Family
January 22, 2016
Drugs, murder, and abusive relationships are some of the dark subjects of the second full-length release from the British band.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Here Come the Rattling Trees

Here Come the Rattling Trees

by The High Llamas
January 22, 2016
The first release in five years for the band led by Sean O’Hagan is a concept album based on a stage production about the changes that happened in Peckham, a district in south-east London.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
ATGCLVLSSCAP

ATGCLVLSSCAP

by Ulver
January 22, 2016
The 12th full-length release from the Norwegian experimental group features tracks recorded live from 12 different shows in February 2014.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Original Machines

Original Machines

by Conrad Keely
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length release for the lead singer of ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead was written partially while on tour and traveling through Cambodia.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Dystopia

Dystopia

by Megadeth
January 22, 2016
The 15th studio release for the Los Angeles metal band features new guitarist Kiko Loureiro and Lamb Of God's Chris Adler on drums.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Moth

Moth

by Chairlift
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release for the Brooklyn duo of Caroline Polachek and Patrick Wimberly was inspired by New York City.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.7
Love Over Will

Love Over Will

by Alex Smoke
January 22, 2016
The latest full-length release for the Glasgow-based techno producer Alex Menzies features his own vocals.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
In the Magic Hour

In the Magic Hour

by Aoife O'Donovan
January 22, 2016
The second full-length solo release for the Crooked Still member was inspired by memories of her Irish grandfather and was produced by Tucker Martine.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Pond Scum

Pond Scum

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
January 22, 2016
A collection of some songs recorded for the Peel Sessions over the past ten years by Will Oldham under his various pseudonyms.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Third Law

Third Law

by Roly Porter
January 22, 2016
This is the third full-length solo release for the London-based experimental electronic artist.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.3
White Bear

White Bear

by The Temperance Movement
January 22, 2016
The second full-length release for the British blues-rock band was produced by Sam Miller.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Skilled Mechanics

Skilled Mechanics

by Tricky
January 22, 2016
The debut release for Tricky's side project features guest appearances from Francesca Belmonte, Ivy, DJ Milo, Oh Land, and Xdare.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.5
Weem

Weem

by De Rosa
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release from the Scottish indie rock trio comes after the band reunited in 2012 after breaking up in 2009.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
You're Dreaming

You're Dreaming

by The Cactus Blossoms
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Minneapolis alt-country brothers duo of Jack Torrey and Page Burkum was produced by JD McPherson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Something About April II

Something About April II

by Adrian Younge
January 22, 2016
The sequel to 2011's Something About April features guest appearances from Bilal, Karolina, Raphael Saadiq, and Stereolab's Laetitia Sadier.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
Graspers

Graspers

by Akase
January 22, 2016
This is the debut release for the electronic pop project of Harry Agius (aka Midland) and Robbie Redway.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Coasts

Coasts

by Coasts
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length for the British rock quintet was produced by Mike Spencer, Mark Crew, Elliot James, Fraser T. Smith, Duncan Mills, and James Rushent.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
Para

Para

by Lord RAJA
January 22, 2016
The second full-length release for experimental electronic artist Chester Raj Anand was recorded with a Lexicon PCM 90 and an Eventide H3000 while he was on tour.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Palana

Palana

by Charlie Hilton
January 22, 2016
The debut full-length solo release for the Blouse band member was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Above the Prairie

Above the Prairie

by The Pines
January 22, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Minnesota-based folk rock band features a guest appearance by John Trudell and was co-produced by Bo Ramsey.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
4 1/2

4 1/2

by Steven Wilson
January 22, 2016
The mini-album features songs from sessions from 2013's The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories) and 2015's Hand. Cannot. Erase.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Perfect

Perfect

by Half Japanese
January 22, 2016
This is the second release since the rock band led by Jad Fair reunited in 2014 after a 13 year hiatus.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Paradise

Paradise

by Pop. 1280
January 22, 2016
The third full-length release from the Brooklyn industrial noise-rock band features synthesizers and drum machines.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.2
Adore Life

Adore Life

by Savages
January 22, 2016
The second full-length release for the post-punk quartet was produced by Johnny Hostile.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
M:FANS

M:FANS

by John Cale
January 22, 2016
The Velvet Underground founding member reworked the tracks from his 1982 solo debut, Music For A New Society.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.6