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	78 8301. Makes a King by The Very Best April 7, 2015 The third full-length release for the duo of Malawian Esau Mwamwaya and Swedish producer Johan Hugo feature contributions from Baaba Maal, Seye, and Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8302. Relief by Kevin Drumm November 6, 2012 The Chicago experimental musician's latest is a single 36-minute track. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8303. New Magnetic Wonder by The Apples In Stereo February 6, 2007 The sixth album for the Robert Schneider-led indie-pop band is packed with 24 songs (although a dozen of them are brief instrumental segues). Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.1
	78 8304. Bless This Mess by U.S. Girls February 24, 2023 The latest full-length release for Meg Remy's experimental pop project U.S. Girls features guest appearances from Michael Rault, Marker Starling and Alanna Stuart. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.2
	78 8305. Here's To Being Here by Jason Collett February 5, 2008 The fourth solo album for the Broken Social Scene member includes appearances by Liam O'Neil, Tony Scherr, and Andrew Whiteman. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.2

	78 8306. Old Fears by School of Language April 8, 2014 Field Music's David Brewis releases his first album under his solo project School Of Language since 2008's Sea from Shore. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8307. Reflection by Fifth Harmony February 3, 2015 The debut full-length studio release for the R&B pop quintet formed on the second season of X Factor features guest appearances from Kid Ink and Tyga. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.3
	78 8308. Family and Friends by Serengeti July 19, 2011 Chicago-based David Cohn's latest album as Serengeti was produced by Why's Yoni Wolf and Owen Ashworth. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8309. Long Island Shores by Mindy Smith October 10, 2006 This is the second album for the New York-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Metascore: 78 User Score: 3.6
	78 8310. Live From Home by Shudder To Think September 15, 2009 Shudder To Think reunited in 2008 and this album features the live recordings of their reunion tour. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd

	78 8311. Seasonal Hire by The Black Twig Pickers February 24, 2015 The second collaboration between Steve Gunn and The Black Twig Pickers was recorded live. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8312. Humor Risk by Cass McCombs November 8, 2011 The San Francisco-based singer-songwriter releases his second album for the year. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.6
	78 8313. Ruminant Band by Fruit Bats August 4, 2009 Eric Johnson returns to the indie rock band for its fourth album after having worked with The Shins and Vetiver. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.7
	78 8314. Sus Dog by Clark May 26, 2023 The latest full-length release from electronic producer Chris Clark features guest appearances by Anika and Thom Yorke (who also executive produced). Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8315. Now by Damon Locks April 9, 2021 The second full-length release for the Chicago-based artist and the multi-member Black Monument Ensemble was influenced by the events of 2020. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd

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	78 8316. The Universe and Me by Tobin Sprout January 27, 2017 The sixth full-length studio release for the Guided By Voices member features some songs originally intended for a future GBV album. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8317. Deep Fantasy by White Lung June 17, 2014 The third full-length release for the Canadian punk rock band was produced by Jesse Gander. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.9
	78 8318. Little Hell by City and Colour June 7, 2011 This is the third album for the Alexisonfire lead singer's other music project, City and Colour. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5
	78 8319. Local Business by Titus Andronicus October 22, 2012 Produced by Kevin McMahon, the third full-length album for the indie rock band focuses on singer-guitarist Patrick Stickles recent life experiences, including accidental electrocution and battling an eating disorder. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.7
	78 8320. Rabbit Fur Coat by Jenny Lewis With The Watson Twins January 24, 2006 This is the solo debut for former child star, Rilo Kiley frontwoman and occasional Postal Service vocalist Jenny Lewis. Contributors include Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and singer-songwriter M. Ward. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.5
	78 8321. FOREVER by Charly Bliss August 16, 2024 The first full-length release from Charly Bliss since 2019's Young Enough was produced by Hippo Campus' Jake Luppen, Samia's Caleb Wright and the band's drummer Sam Hendricks. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8322. Twentytwo in Blue by Sunflower Bean March 23, 2018 The second full-length release for the Brooklyn indie pop trio of Julia Cumming, Nick Kivlen, and Jacob Faber was co-produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.4
	78 8323. Detached From The Rest Of You by Loraine James May 8, 2026 The latest full-length release from electronic producer Loraine James features guest appearances by Fyn Dobson, Miho Hatori, Anysia Kym, Le3 bLACK, Sydney Spann, Alan Sparhawk, and Tirzah. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8324. Total Folklore by Dan Friel February 19, 2013 The debut full-length solo release from Parts & Labor's keyboardist and singer is a follow-up to his debut EP Valedictorian/Exoskeleton, released in November 2012. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8325. Chalice Hymnal by Grails February 17, 2017 The sixth full-length release for the Portland, Oregon post-rock band was self-produced. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8326. The Stand Ins by Okkervil River September 9, 2008 The indie rock band releases its latest album produced by Brian Beattie. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5
	78 8327. Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See by Jim White June 8, 2004 The always interesting Florida-based singer-songwriter's third album was co-produced by Joe Henry, with appearances from Aimee Mann, Chocolate Genius, M. Ward, Bil Frisell and The Sadies. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.4
	78 8328. 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
	78 8329. Positive Force by Delicate Steve July 10, 2012 The second album of indie pop from Steve Marion was recorded and produced in his home. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.0
	78 8330. All of This Will End by Indigo De Souza April 28, 2023 The third full-length release from North Carolina indie rock artist Indigo De Souza was produced with Alex Farrar. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.1
	78 8331. Criminal by The Soft Moon February 2, 2018 The fourth full-length release for the Luis Vasquez solo project was produced by Maurizio Baggio. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.8
	78 8332. Excellent Italian Greyhound by Shellac June 5, 2007 This is the first release in seven years for the trio of super-producer Steve Albini (guitar), Todd Trainer (drums), and Bob Weston (bass). Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.0
	78 8333. Nobody's Smiling by Common July 22, 2014 The 10th full-length studio release for the Chicago rapper was produced by No I.D. and features guest appearances Jhené Aiko, Snoh Aalegra, Big Sean, Elijah Blake, Cocaine 80's, Dreezy, Lil Herb, and Malik Yusef. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.7
	78 8334. Ex Lives by Every Time I Die March 6, 2012 The Buffalo, NY, hardcore band's sixth album is its last with bassist Josh Newton, who left the band in October 2011. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.1
	78 8335. Useless Coordinates by Drahla May 3, 2019 The debut full-length release for the British post-punk trio features contributions from Chris Duffin of XAM Duo. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8336. FFS by FFS June 9, 2015 The debut release for the collaboration between Franz Ferdinand and Sparks was produced by John Congleton. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.0
	78 8337. Fort Nightly by White Rabbits May 22, 2007 The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.7
	78 8338. Mura Masa by Mura Masa July 14, 2017 The debut full-length release for the London-based electronic producer features guest appearances from Damon Albarn, A$AP Rocky, Bonzai, Charli XCX, Christine And The Queens, Desiigner, Jamie Lidell, NAO, A. K. Paul, and Tom Tripp. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.8
	78 8339. Clinging To A Scheme by The Radio Dept. April 20, 2010 The Swedish trio returns with a more pop sound for its third release. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.6
	78 8340. Concrete Desert by The Bug March 24, 2017 The debut full-length collaboration from The Bug’s Kevin Martin and Earth’s Dylan Carlson was recorded in two days in Los Angeles. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8341. Channel Pressure by Ford & Lopatin June 7, 2011 Previously known as Games, Joel Ford and Daniel Lopatin release their debut full-length album under their new name. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.0
	78 8342. 2 by Mudcrutch May 20, 2016 The second full-length release for the band led by Tom Petty was produced by band members Petty and Mike Campbell with Ryan Ulyate. Metascore: 78 User Score: 6.3
	78 8343. Death Dreams by PS I Love You May 8, 2012 The second release for the Canadian rock duo of Benjamin Nelson and Paul Saulnier was produced by Matt Rogalsky and inspired by dreams Saulnier had while on tour. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8344. Saltbreakers by Laura Veirs March 27, 2007 The Portland, Ore-based singer-songwriter reunites with producer Tucker Martine (The Decemberists) for her sixth album, which is titled after her backing band. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.4
	78 8345. Electric Cables by Lightships April 17, 2012 Former members of Teenage Fanclub Dave McGowan and Brendan O'Hare along with The Pastels' Tom Crossley, and Belle & Sebastian's Bob Kildea contributed to the debut solo album for Teenage Fanclub's Gerard Love as Lightships. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8346. Face The Truth by Stephen Malkmus May 24, 2005 Malkmus' third post-Pavement recording is his most "solo" effort to date (not to mention his weirdest), with only some of the songs featuring the full complement of Jicks backing him up. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5
	78 8347. The Life Pursuit by Belle and Sebastian February 7, 2006 Tony Hoffer produced this seventh studio LP for the veteran Scottish indie-pop band. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.6
	78 8348. 11:11 by Maria Taylor May 24, 2005 This solo debut for the Azure Ray member includes appearances from fellow Saddle Creek-ers Conor Oberst and Andy LeMaster. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.9
	78 8349. Relax by Das Racist September 13, 2011 The pop-rap experimentalists release its debut full-length album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.8
	78 8350. Alvvays by Alvvays July 22, 2014 The debut release for the Canadian five-piece indie pop band that includes Molly Rankin, daughter of Rankin Family member John Morris; former Two Hours Traffic member Alec O'Hanley; and Danks drummer Phil MacIsaac was produced by Chad VanGaalen. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5
	78 8351. Hit Reset by The Julie Ruin July 8, 2016 The second full-length release for the band led by Kathleen Hanna was mixed by Eli Crews. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.3
	78 8352. Guero by Beck March 29, 2005 This much-anticipated release for the eclectic performer--a return to the "fun" Beck of 'Odelay' and 'Midnite Vultures'--was produced by the Dust Brothers and Tony Hoffer. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.6
	78 8353. End Of Love by Clem Snide February 22, 2005 The fifth album for Eef Barzelay & co. includes contributions from members of Lambchop and Crooked Fingers. Barzelay himself produced the entire disc. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.0
	78 8354. I'm New Here by Gil Scott-Heron February 9, 2010 Poet, musician, and singer/songwriter Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential progenitors of hip-hop music. Such artists as Kanye West, Mos Def, Black Star, and Air have sampled his work. Now, the poet returns with his first album in 15 years released on XL Recordings. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.6
	78 8355. Real Gone by Tom Waits October 5, 2004 Fans of his acclaimed 2002 pair of discs will have to settle for just one album this time out, co-produced by Waits with Kathleen Brennan. Marc Ribot and Les Claypool guest. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.7
	78 8356. A Big Bad Beautiful Noise by The Godfathers February 10, 2017 The eighth full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band is the first with a new line-up that includes co-founder Peter Coyne, Darren Birch, Steve Crittall, Tim James, and Mauro Venegas. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8357. The Great War by Sabaton July 19, 2019 The ninth full-length studio release for the Swedish heavy metal band is its first with Tommy Johansson. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.9
	78 8358. The Bonny by Gerry Cinnamon April 17, 2020 The second full-length release for the Scottish singer-songwriter was produced with Chris Marshall. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8359. Flowers at the Scene by Tim Bowness March 8, 2019 The fifth full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Kevin Godley, Peter Hammill, Dylan Howe, David Longdon, Jim Matheos, Andy Partridge, and Steven Wilson. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8360. Sunne [EP] by Cheatahs February 23, 2015 This is a four-track EP from the London-based shoegaze four-piece. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8361. Gulp! by Sports Team September 23, 2022 The second full-length release for British alternative rock band Sports Team was produced by Burke Reid. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8362. Wild Dog by Susanna May 8, 2012 The eighth release for the Norwegian singer-songwriter features Emmett Kelly of Bonnie "Prince" Billy and Jeremy Gara of Arcade Fire as guests. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8363. Oddments of the Gamble by Nonkeen August 5, 2016 The second full-length release from the trio that includes Nils Frahm, Frederic Gmeiner and Sebastian Singwald features more tracks made from their early 1990s four-track recordings. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8364. Pools of Light by Jessica Moss May 5, 2017 This is the debut full-length solo release for the violinist who also is a member of Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8365. Sink Ya Teeth by Sink Ya Teeth June 22, 2018 This is the debut full-length release for British electronic-funk duo of Maria Uzor and Gemma Cullingford. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8366. Painting the Roses by Midnight Sister January 15, 2021 This is the second full-length release for the Los Angeles-based duo of Juliana Giraffe and Ari Balouzian. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8367. Of Course You Are by Robert Pollard March 4, 2016 The latest solo release from the Guided By Voices leader was produced by Nick Mitchell. Metascore: 78 User Score: 6.8
	78 8368. Evil Genius by Gucci Mane December 7, 2018 The 13th full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 21 Savage, Kevin Gates, Kodak Black, Lil Pump, Lil Skies, Lil Yachty, Bruno Mars, Migos, Quavo, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Metascore: 78 User Score: 5.1
	78 8369. Burn by Sons of Kemet October 8, 2013 This is the debut full-length release for the British jazz quartet of Shabaka Hutchings, Oren Marshall, Tom Skinner, and Seb Rochford. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8370. Everything Sacred by Yorkston January 15, 2016 The debut collaboration between James Yorkston, Jon Thorne, and Suhail Yusuf Khan features influences from folk, Indian, and jazz music. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8371. Lovers Rock by Estelle September 7, 2018 The reggae-inspired fifth full-length release for the British R&B singer features guest appearances from Maleek Berry, Chronixx, Alicai Harley, HoodCelebrityy, Luke James, Konshens, Kranium, Navi X Nick, and Tarrus Riley. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8372. Migrant by The Dear Hunter April 2, 2013 Produced with producer Mike Watts, the fifth release for the indie rock band led by Casey Crescenzo is the first that is not a concept album. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.2
	78 8373. The S.L.P. by The S.L.P. August 30, 2019 The debut full-length solo project for Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno features guest appearances from Little Simz and slowthai. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.1
	78 8374. Cost of Living by Downtown Boys August 11, 2017 The third full-length release for the Rhode Island punk rock band was produced by Greg Norman and Fugazi's Guy Picciotto. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.3
	78 8375. Permanent Damage by Joesef January 13, 2023 The debut full-length release for Scottish soul singer-songwriter Joesef was produced with Barney Lister. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8376. Loma Vista by Family of the Year July 10, 2012 This is the second release for the Los Angeles-based band led by the brothers, Joe and Sebastian Keefe. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.9
	78 8377. Diamond Mine by Jon Hopkins May 24, 2011 King Creosote collaborates with electronica producer Jon Hopkins to rerecord seven of his songs. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.3
	78 8378. Acorn Man by Wild Billy Childish & CTMF January 27, 2015 The latest release from the British artist features influences from punk, garage rock, and pop. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8379. Scalping the Guru by Guided by Voices October 28, 2022 The latest full-length release from indie rock band Guided by Voices collects together the songs from four EPs recorded on four-track cassette and released between 1993 and 1994. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8380. Mind Over Matter by The Nightingales May 26, 2015 The fourth full-length release for the British post-punk band since reforming in 2004 was produced by band bassist Andreas Schmid. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8381. Weedkiller by Ashnikko August 25, 2023 The debut full-length studio release from London-based, North Carolina-born rapper Ashnikko features guest appearances by Ethel Cain and Daniela Lalita. Metascore: 78 User Score: 9.7
	78 8382. Call a Doctor by Girl and Girl May 24, 2024 The debut full-length release from Australian indie rock band Call A Doctor was produced by Burke Reid. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8383. Awakened by As I Lay Dying September 25, 2012 The sixth album for the metal band led by Tim Lambesis was produced by Bill Stevenson. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.8
	78 8384. Lost in Revelry by The Mendoza Line February 19, 2002 This is the fourth album (and third record label) for the Athens, GA indie outfit. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8385. Kinshasa Succursale by Baloji December 13, 2011 The Congo-born Belgian-raised rapper returned to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to work with some local musicians on his latest album. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8386. Zdenka 2080 by Salami Rose Joe Louis August 30, 2019 The first full-length release for Northern California electronic producer Lindsay Olsen on the Brainfeeder label is a conceptual album set in a dystopian Earth in 2080. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8387. Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau by Chris Thile January 27, 2017 The collaboration between Chris Thile and Brad Mehldau features both original songs as well as covers of songs originally performed by Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, David Rawlings and Gillian Welch. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8388. Sumday by Grandaddy June 10, 2003 The best indie rock band to come out of Modesto, California in quite some time (well, ever, we'd think) returns with a long-awaited fourth LP, arriving a full three years after The Sophtware Slump thanks to worldwide tours and a lengthy recording process. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.7
	78 8389. Redshift by Rhyton July 22, 2016 The third full-length release for the Dave Shuford-led trio was recorded by Jason Meagher. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8390. Keep Your Courage by Natalie Merchant April 14, 2023 The first full-length solo studio release in nine years for singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant features a guest appearance from Abena Koomson-Davis and contributions from Kinan Azmeh, Steve Davis, and Lúnasa. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8391. The Collapse Of Everything by Adrian Sherwood August 22, 2025 The first full-length solo studio release from Adrian Sherwood in 13 years features contributions from such artists as Brian Eno, Keith Le Blanc, Cyrus Richards, Alex White, and Doug Wimbish. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8392. Burrows by Caro December 4, 2020 This is the debut full-length release for the British indie trio led by Adam Pardey. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8393. Spinning Wheel by Youth November 19, 2021 The debut full-length solo release for Killing Joke's Martin "Youth" Glover was self-produced. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8394. Thunderball by Melvins April 18, 2025 The latest release from the Melvins features original members Buzz Osborne and Mike Dillard with Ni Maîtres and Void Manes. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8395. Ill Times by GUM July 19, 2024 The debut full-length release from the collaboration between GUM & Ambrose Kenny-Smith features a cover of the Impressions' "Fool for You." Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8396. 1979 Now! by Subway Sect October 6, 2014 Produced by Seb Lewsley and Edwyn Collins, Vic Godard re-records songs from the Subway Sect 1979 demo with Paul Myers, former Sex Pistol Paul Cook, Kevin Younger, Mark Braby, and Yusuf B’Layachi. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8397. Royce Hall 1971 [Live] by Neil Young May 6, 2022 One of three Official Bootleg Series releases out on May 6th features Neil Young's live solo acoustic show recorded at UCLA's Royce Hall on January 30, 1971. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8398. Howl by John Foxx and the Maths July 24, 2020 The John Foxx and Benge electronic project adds Robin Simon (who was in Ultravox with Foxx) for its latest full-length studio release. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 8399. Big Wows by Stealing Sheep April 19, 2019 The third album from the British trio features a variety of producers, including Marta Salogni, Andy Smith, Ash Workman, and Joe Wills. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.5
	78 8400. The Home Inside My Head by Real Friends May 27, 2016 The second full-length release for the Chicago pop-punk band was produced by Steve Evetts. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd

Music

Makes a King

Relief

New Magnetic Wonder

Bless This Mess

Here's To Being Here

Old Fears

Reflection

Family and Friends

Long Island Shores

Live From Home

Seasonal Hire

Humor Risk

Ruminant Band

Sus Dog

Now

The Universe and Me

Deep Fantasy

Little Hell

Local Business

Rabbit Fur Coat

FOREVER

Twentytwo in Blue

Detached From The Rest Of You

Total Folklore

Chalice Hymnal

The Stand Ins

Drill A Hole In That Substrate And Tell Me What You See

Nocturnal Koreans

Positive Force

All of This Will End

Criminal

Excellent Italian Greyhound

Nobody's Smiling

Ex Lives

Useless Coordinates

FFS

Fort Nightly

Mura Masa

Clinging To A Scheme

Concrete Desert

Channel Pressure

2

Death Dreams

Saltbreakers

Electric Cables

Face The Truth

The Life Pursuit

11:11

Relax

Alvvays

Hit Reset

Guero

End Of Love

I'm New Here

Real Gone

A Big Bad Beautiful Noise

The Great War

The Bonny

Flowers at the Scene

Sunne [EP]

Gulp!

Wild Dog

Oddments of the Gamble

Pools of Light

Sink Ya Teeth

Painting the Roses

Of Course You Are

Evil Genius

Burn

Everything Sacred

Lovers Rock

Migrant

The S.L.P.

Cost of Living

Permanent Damage

Loma Vista

Diamond Mine

Acorn Man

Scalping the Guru