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by Venetian Snares
February 19, 2016
The latest release for Canadian electronic artist Aaron Funk features modular synthesizers.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Mowing

Mowing

by Michael Nau
February 19, 2016
The debut solo release for the Cotton Jones frontman features songs created from ideas and experiments while touring with his indie-folk band.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Old Adam

Old Adam

by Fay Hield
February 19, 2016
The third solo release for the British folk singer includes a song dating back to the 1600s as well as a Tom Waits cover.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Life of Pause

Life of Pause

by Wild Nothing
February 19, 2016
The third full-length release for the indie rock band led by Jack Tatum was recorded in Los Angeles and Stockholm.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Seth Bogart

Seth Bogart

by Seth Bogart
February 19, 2016
The first solo release for the lead singer of Hunx & His Punx under his real name features guest appearances from Chela, Clementine Creevy, Tavi Gevinson, Kathleen Hanna, and Jeremiah Nadya.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Void Beats/Invocation Trex

Void Beats/Invocation Trex

by Cavern of Anti-Matter
February 19, 2016
The debut full-release for the trio that includes Stereolab's Tim Gane, Joe Dillworth, and synth maestro Holger Zapf, features guest appearances from Deerhunter's Bradford Cox, Spacemen 3's Sonic Boom, and Mouse on Mars' Jan St. Werner.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Painting With

Painting With

by Animal Collective
February 19, 2016
Avey Tare, Geologist, and Panda Bear created shorter songs for the trio's 11th full-length release that features contributions from Colin Stetson and John Cale.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.5
Grasque

Grasque

by Choir of Young Believers
February 19, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the Danish project of Jannis Noya Makrigiannis features a variety of influences including Danish pop, hip-hop, R&B, and techno.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
tbd
The  Art of Hustle

The Art of Hustle

by Yo Gotti
February 19, 2016
The fifth full-length studio release features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, E-40, Future, Lil Wayne, K. Michelle, Nicki Minaj, Pusha T, and Timbaland.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
5.2
Yes, I'm a Witch Too

Yes, I'm a Witch Too

by Yoko Ono
February 19, 2016
The sequel to her 2007 remix album features collaborations with such artist as Peter Bjorn and John, Death Cab For Cutie, Sean Lennon, Moby, Penguin Prison, Portugal. The Man, Miike Snow, Sparks, and tUnE-yArDs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.6
Livin' on a High Note

Livin' on a High Note

by Mavis Staples
February 19, 2016
Produced by M Ward, the latest release from the R&B/soul singer features songs written for her by such artists as Aloe Blacc, Benjamin Booker, Neko Case, Nick Cave, Ben Harper, tUnE-yArds, and Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
Century Plaza

Century Plaza

by Dan Sartain
February 19, 2016
The latest release for the Alabama rock artist features songs inspired by the electro-pop music of the 1980s.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Marlon Williams

Marlon Williams

by Marlon Williams
February 19, 2016
The solo full-length debut for the New Zealand singer-songwriter was co-produced with Ben Edwards.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Rot Forever

Rot Forever

by Sioux Falls
February 19, 2016
The debut full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based Montana indie rock band features 16 tracks.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Wise Ol' Man [EP]

Wise Ol' Man [EP]

by The Fall
February 19, 2016
The latest release from the Manchester post-punk band led by Mark E Smith is an EP featuring remixes of some songs from 2015's Sub-Lingual Tablet as well two new tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Life Of Pablo

The Life Of Pablo

by Kanye West
February 13, 2016
After several album name changes (So Help Me God, SWISH, Waves, and T.L.O.P.), the seventh studio release for the rapper finally was set with guest appearances from Vic Mensa, Post Malone, Sia and Ty Dolla $ign.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.8
Synesthetica

Synesthetica

by Radiation City
February 12, 2016
The third full-length release for the Portland, Oregon-based indie rock band was produced by John Vanderslice.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Everybody's Dying To Meet You

Everybody's Dying To Meet You

by Flowers
February 12, 2016
The second full-length release for the British indie pop trio was produced by Brian O'Shaughnessy.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Cardinal

Cardinal

by Pinegrove
February 12, 2016
The debut full-length release on the Run For Cover Label for the New Jersey indie rock band features two songs from its 2014 compilation, Everything So Far.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
K 2.0

K 2.0

by Kula Shaker
February 12, 2016
The fifth full-length release for the British band led by Crispian Mill is its first in six years.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
tbd
Né So

Né So

by Rokia Traoré
February 12, 2016
The sixth full-length release for the Malian singer-songwriter was produced by John Parish and features guest appearances from Devendra Banhart, John Paul Jones, and Toni Morrison.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Down to My Last Bad Habit

Down to My Last Bad Habit

by Vince Gill
February 12, 2016
The 15th studio release for the Grammy award-winning country singer was co-produced with Justin Niebank and features guest appearances from Chris Botti, Cam, and Little Big Town.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Hiperasia

Hiperasia

by El Guincho
February 12, 2016
The third full-length release for the Spanish producer Pablo Diaz-Reixa was inspired by the Hiperasia chain of Chinese bazaars in Madrid.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Operator

Operator

by Telegram
February 12, 2016
The full-length debut release for the British indie rock band was produced by Rory Atwell.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
My Wild West

My Wild West

by Lissie
February 12, 2016
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter singer was inspired in part by her life in California (she has since moved to a farm in Iowa).
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.1
Hidden City

Hidden City

by The Cult
February 12, 2016
The tenth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Bob Rock.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
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
User Score:
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
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