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The Art of Pretending to Swim

The Art of Pretending to Swim

by Villagers
September 21, 2018
The fourth full-length release for the solo project for the Irish singer-songwriter Conor J. O'Brien was self-produced.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.7
{Awayland}

{Awayland}

by Villagers
April 9, 2013
The second full-length release from the Irishman Conor J. O'Brien was self-produced and includes his touring band: James Byrne, Cormac Curran, Tommy McLaughlin, and Danny Snow.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Becoming A Jackal

Becoming A Jackal

by Villagers
June 8, 2010
This is the solo debut for Irishman Conor J. O'Brien, a member of the rock band The Immediate who split up in 2007.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.7
Darling Arithmetic

Darling Arithmetic

by Villagers
April 14, 2015
The third full-length release for the Conor O'Brien solo project was self-recorded and produced at home.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.8
Where Have You Been All My Life?

Where Have You Been All My Life?

by Villagers
January 8, 2016
Recorded live in one day, the fourth full-length release for the indie folk band led by Conor O'Brien re-records some tracks from its previous three albums with new stripped-down arrangements.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.9
That Golden Time

That Golden Time

by Villagers
May 10, 2024
The latest full-length release from Conor O'Brien's music project Villagers features contributions by such artists as Peter Broderick, Dónal Lunny and Tandem Felix's David Tapley.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Songs of Silence

Songs of Silence

by Vince Clarke
November 17, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Erasure's Vince Clarke under his name features the use of the Eurorack modular synthesizer format and a single key.
Metascore:
75
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
Next Big Thing

Next Big Thing

by Vince Gill
February 11, 2003
Country superstar Vince Gill returns with 17 self-produced tracks. Emmylou Harris, Amy Grant, and Michael MacDonald lend their voices.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
These Days

These Days

by Vince Gill
October 17, 2006
This 43-song, 4-disc set is composed of all new recordings in roughly four different styles (one per disc): rock, country, acoustic bluegrass, and ballads.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
Okie

Okie

by Vince Gill
August 23, 2019
The 15th full-length studio release for the country singer-songwriter was co-produced with Justin Niebank.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Guitar Slinger

Guitar Slinger

by Vince Gill
October 24, 2011
Vince Gill's first album since 2006 features a song co-written with his wife, Amy Grant.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Summertime '06

Summertime '06

by Vince Staples
June 30, 2015
The debut full-length studio release for the Long Beach rapper features production from Clams Casino, DJ Dahi, Brian Kidd, No I.D., and Christian Rich.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Vince Staples

Vince Staples

by Vince Staples
July 9, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the Southern California rapper was produced by Kenny Beats and features a guest appearance from Fousheé.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.8
Prima Donna [EP]

Prima Donna [EP]

by Vince Staples
August 26, 2016
The second EP for the Southern California rapper features guest appearances from Kilo Kish and A$AP Rocky.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.2
Ramona Park Broke My Heart

Ramona Park Broke My Heart

by Vince Staples
April 8, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for Long Beach rapper Vince Staples features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
FM!

FM!

by Vince Staples
November 2, 2018
The third full-length studio release for the California rapper features guest appearances from E-40, Jay Rock, Kamaiyah, Kehlani, Earl Sweatshirt, Ty Dolla $ign, and Tyga.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Big Fish Theory

Big Fish Theory

by Vince Staples
June 23, 2017
The second full-length studio release for the rapper features contributions from such artists as A$AP Rocky, Damon Albarn, Kilo Kish, Juicy J, Ty Dolla Signn, and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.3
Hell Can Wait [EP]

Hell Can Wait [EP]

by Vince Staples
November 10, 2014
The debut seven-track solo studio release for the Cutthroat Boyz member features a guest appearance from Teyana Taylor.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Dark Times

Dark Times

by Vince Staples
May 24, 2024
This is the latest full-length studio release from California rapper Vince Staples.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Recordings Of Music For Film

Recordings Of Music For Film

by Vincent Gallo
June 25, 2002
Best known for his film career ("Buffalo '66," "Trouble Every Day"), actor Vincent Gallo has also released a low-fi indie rock album (2001's 'When') and scored several films. This 29-track effort compiles all of his previous recordings for various indie film soundtracks.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
God of the Serengeti

God of the Serengeti

by Vinnie Paz
October 23, 2012
The second solo release for the Italian-American rapper features guest appearances from such artists as Immortal Technique, Kool G Rap, Mobb Deep, and Scarface.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.2
1 Hopeful RD.

1 Hopeful RD.

by Vintage Trouble
August 14, 2015
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles blues rock band was produced by Don Was.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
tbd
Brunei

Brunei

by Vinyl Williams
August 26, 2016
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles-based artist is an concept album about a visitor from outer space who believes Earth is utopian.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Into

Into

by Vinyl Williams
July 24, 2015
The second full-length release for Lionel Williams features influences from ambient, electronic, Krautrock, psychedelia and shoegaze music.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Viola Beach

Viola Beach

by Viola Beach
July 29, 2016
This is the posthumous debut release by the British indie rock quartet who (along with their manager) died in a car accident while on tour in Sweden.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.7
Amoral

Amoral

by Violens
November 9, 2010
Hailing from New York, the experimental rockers release their debut album of electronic, shimmery shoe-gazer rock and dance tracks, comparable to the likes of Cut Copy and New Order.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
True

True

by Violens
May 15, 2012
The second release for the Brooklyn indie trio led by Jorge Elbrecht was more of a collaborative effort than its 2010 debut.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
We Can Do Anything

We Can Do Anything

by Violent Femmes
March 4, 2016
This is the first full-length studio release in 16 years for the band led by Gordon Gano and Brian Ritchie with Dresden Dolls' Brian Viglione taking over on drums from Victor de Lorenzo.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.5
Hotel Last Resort

Hotel Last Resort

by Violent Femmes
July 26, 2019
Produced by Ted Hutt, the 10th full-length studio release for the folk punk band features guest appearances from Stefan Janoski and Tom Verlaine.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.0
Russian Doll

Russian Doll

by Violet Indiana
June 8, 2004
This is the second disc for the duo of Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) and vocalist Siobhan de Mare (Mono).
Metascore:
57
User Score:
tbd
Casino

Casino

by Violet Indiana
January 22, 2002
This first U.S. release (a debut album, 'Roulette,' was released in 2001 in the UK only) for the duo of ex-Cocteau Twins guitarist Robin Guthrie and ex-Mono vocalist Siobhan De Mare compiles the contents of three previous EPs along with three new tracks and a video (on a bonus CD-ROM).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Ecstatic Arrow

Ecstatic Arrow

by Virginia Wing
June 8, 2018
The third full-length release for the British duo of Alice Richards and Samuel Pillay was recorded in Switzerland.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
private LIFE

private LIFE

by Virginia Wing
February 12, 2021
This is the fourth full-length release for the British trio of Alice Merida Richards, Sam Pillay and Christopher Duffin.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Forward Constant Motion

Forward Constant Motion

by Virginia Wing
November 11, 2016
The second full-length release for the British duo of Merida Richards and Sam Pilla Virginia Wing was produced by Misha Hering.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Frkwys, Vol. 15: Serenitatem

Frkwys, Vol. 15: Serenitatem

by Visible Cloaks
April 5, 2019
RVNG Intl.'s latest FRKWYS release features the collaboration between Visible Cloaks, Yoshio Ojima and Satsuki Shibano.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Reassemblage

Reassemblage

by Visible Cloaks
February 17, 2017
The second full-length release for the ambient duo of Spencer Doran and Ryan Carlile features guest appearances from Matt Carlson, Miyako Koda, and Motion Graphics.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
Lex

Lex

by Visible Cloaks
December 8, 2017
The six-track release from the Portland, Oregon-based experimental electronic duo of Spencer Doran and Ryan Carlile features sounds created by inputting different dialects and accents into auto-language translations software to create a new non-language.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Country Music

Country Music

by Vision Fortune
February 10, 2015
The second full-length release for the experimental London trio was recorded in Tuscany, Italy.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Safe

Safe

by Visionist
October 9, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for grime producer Louis Carnell.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Value

Value

by Visionist
October 20, 2017
The second full-length release for the British grime artist features a guest appearance from Rolynne.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Visions of Trees

Visions of Trees

by Visions of Trees
June 11, 2012
This is the debut full-length release from the British electronic duo of Sara Atalar and Joni Juden.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
tbd
Rave Age

Rave Age

by Vitalic
November 5, 2012
The third full-length studio release for French techno producer Pascal Arbez was produced by Stephane Alf Briat.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.6
Voyager

Voyager

by Vitalic
January 20, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the French electronic producer features guest appearances from Mark Kerr, Miss Kittin, and David Shaw And The Beat.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.5
Flashmob

Flashmob

by Vitalic
November 3, 2009
This is the second full-length studio album for the French-born electronic artist.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
OK Cowboy

OK Cowboy

by Vitalic
February 21, 2006
This is the full-length debut for French techno artist and DJ Pascal Arbez-Nicolas, best known for his 2001 single "La Rock 01" (which is included here).
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.7
More

More

by Vitamin C
January 30, 2001
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
You Win Again Gravity

You Win Again Gravity

by Vitesse
December 3, 2002
This is the third album for the New York-based duo of Joshua Klein and Hewson Chen, who are frequently compared to (and sound like) Stephin Merritt bands (Magnetic Fields, Future Bible Heroes) and 80s outfits such as OMD. Included here is a cover of Husker Du's "Green Eyes."
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
Famous First Words

Famous First Words

by Viva Brother
August 1, 2011
The debut album for the British pop rock band, which was originally known as Brother, was produced by Stephen Street.
Metascore:
34
User Score:
2.5
The Future Will Destroy You

The Future Will Destroy You

by Viva Voce
June 21, 2011
The latest album for the husband and wife indie rock duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson is their first on the Vanguard label.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Get Yr Blood Sucked Out

Get Yr Blood Sucked Out

by Viva Voce
September 12, 2006
This fourth album marks the Barsuk debut for the eclectic Portland, Ore. husband-and-wife duo of Kevin and Anita Robinson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Rose City

Rose City

by Viva Voce
May 26, 2009
After taking a year off, Kevin and Anita Robinson wrote and recorded this album in a month.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Vive La Void

Vive La Void

by Vive la Void
May 4, 2018
This is the debut full-length release for the solo project of Moon Duo co-founder Sanae Yamada.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Vivian Girls

Vivian Girls

by Vivian Girls
September 30, 2008
The debut album for the Brooklyn trio is less than 22 minutes long.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.3
Share the Joy

Share the Joy

by Vivian Girls
April 12, 2011
The Brooklyn trio releases its third album of '50s girl-group-style garage rock.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Everything Goes Wrong

Everything Goes Wrong

by Vivian Girls
September 8, 2009
This is the second album for the Brooklyn-based indie rock trio.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.4
Memory

Memory

by Vivian Girls
September 20, 2019
The fourth full-length release for the indie trio is its first since breaking up in 2014 and was produced with Rob Barbarto.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.4
Visa

Visa

by Vladislav Delay
November 11, 2014
The latest release for the Finnish electronic artist Sasu Ripatti as Vladislav Delay was inspired after his visa to enter the US was denied and he had to cancel his tour.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Rakka

Rakka

by Vladislav Delay
February 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Finnish electronic producer Sasu Ripatti is his first credited under his Vladislav Delay moniker in six years.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Isoviha

Isoviha

by Vladislav Delay
July 15, 2022
The latest full-length release for Finnish electronic producer Vladislav Delay was recorded four years ago.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Kuopio

Kuopio

by Vladislav Delay
December 11, 2012
This is the latest electronic release from Sasu Ripatti under the name Vladislav Delay.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Vantaa

Vantaa

by Vladislav Delay
November 28, 2011
Finnish artists Sasu Ripatti, who records under a variety of names, including Luomo, Uusitalo, Sistol, and Conoco, releases his first album on the Raster-Notion label under the Vladislav Delay name.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Voices from the Lake

Voices from the Lake

by Voices from the Lake
January 31, 2012
Italian DJ/producers Donato Dozzy and Neel collaborated on this ambient techno release.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Origins [EP]

Origins [EP]

by VoicesVoices
January 25, 2010
The Los Angeles-based duo releases a six-track EP produced by Prefuse 73.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Synchro Anarchy

Synchro Anarchy

by Voivod
February 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for Canadian progressive thrash metal band Voivod was produced with Francis Perron.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Wake

The Wake

by Voivod
September 21, 2018
The 14th full-length studio release for the Canadian metal band was produced by Francis Perron.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Target Earth

Target Earth

by Voivod
January 22, 2013
The 13th release for the Montreal metal band is the first new guitarist Daniel Mongrain, who replaced the late Denis "Piggy" D'Amour's and the return of bassist Jean-Yves Thériault.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.3
Rewind, Replay, Rebound

Rewind, Replay, Rebound

by Volbeat
August 2, 2019
The seventh full-length release for the Danish hard rock band features guest appearances from Clutch's Neil Fallon and Exodus/Slayer's Gary Holt.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.4
God Of Angels Trust

God Of Angels Trust

by Volbeat
June 6, 2025
The latest full-length release from Danish rock band Volbeat is its first without guitarist Rob Caggiano, who left the band in 2023.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Repave

Repave

by Volcano Choir
September 3, 2013
This is the second full-length release for the side project of Justin Vernon and members of Collections Of Colonies Of Bees.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.5
Unmap

Unmap

by Volcano Choir
September 22, 2009
Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek of Collections of Colonies of Bees join up to release their debut together as Volcano Choir.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Paperwork

Paperwork

by Volcano!
September 16, 2008
The sophomore album for the Chicago-area avant-garde rock band.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!

Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!

by Volcano, I'm Still Excited!!
February 17, 2004
This self-titled disc marks the debut for the quirky Austin/Brooklyn indie-rock trio, whose guitar-keyboard-drums sound is sometimes reminiscent of Spoon.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Tromatic Reflexxions

Tromatic Reflexxions

by Von Sudenfed
June 5, 2007
'Reflexxions' marks the first full-length collaboration between The Fall's Mark E. Smith and Mouse On Mars' Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Seabed

Seabed

by Vondelpark
April 2, 2013
This is the full-length debut release for the London-based indie electronic trio of Lewis Rainsbury, Matt Law, and Alex Bailey.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.4
Baby Monkey

Baby Monkey

by Voodoo Child
January 27, 2004
Voodoo Child is the electronic dance music alter-ego for Moby, and this is his first full album under that name, after a series of singles released during the 1990s.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.0
Voxtrot

Voxtrot

by Voxtrot
May 22, 2007
Victor Van Vugt produced this long-awaited full-length debut for the Austin, Texas group, who previously generated some buzz with a series of EPs.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Live Wild Die Free

Live Wild Die Free

by Vulkano
July 1, 2014
This is the debut full-length release for the Swedish duo of Lisa Pyk-Wirström and Cissi Efraimsson.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Push/Pull

Push/Pull

by Vuvuvultures
July 29, 2013
This is the debut release for the British indie rock quartet.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Every Inch of Earth Pulsates

Every Inch of Earth Pulsates

by W. H. Lung
October 18, 2024
The third full-length release from British synth-pop band W.H. Lung was produced by Ross Orton.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Incidental Music

Incidental Music

by W. H. Lung
April 5, 2019
The debut full-length release for the British synth-pop trio was produced by Matt Peel.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Massive Oscillations

Massive Oscillations

by Waclaw Zimpel
January 31, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Polish composer features guest appearances from Holly Hock and Wojciech Traczyk.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Going Down in History

Going Down in History

by Waco Brothers
February 26, 2016
The first studio release of original songs since 2005's Freedom And Weep from the Chicago alt-country band led by Jon Langford was produced by Mike Hagler.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Ten Freedom Summers

Ten Freedom Summers

by Wadada Leo Smith
May 22, 2012
The four-disc set from the jazz trumpeter was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
4.1
America's National Parks

America's National Parks

by Wadada Leo Smith
October 14, 2016
The six-movement suite from the composer/trumpeter was inspired in part by Ken Burns' documentary series "The National Parks: America's Best Idea" and Smith's own research.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Solo: Reflections and Meditations on Monk

Solo: Reflections and Meditations on Monk

by Wadada Leo Smith
October 20, 2017
The latest release from the trumpeter/composer features four new songs and four Thelonious Monk compositions that were were recorded in Finland.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Sorry I Make You Lush

Sorry I Make You Lush

by Wagon Christ
July 13, 2004
Wagon Christ is the alter-ego of prolific English electronica artist Luke Vibert (who also records under his own name and Plug).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Rumble, Shake and Tumble

Rumble, Shake and Tumble

by Wagons
August 16, 2011
This is the fifth album for the Australian country and roots rock band led by Henry Wagons.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Don't Let Get You Down

Don't Let Get You Down

by Wajatta
February 28, 2020
This is the second full-length release for the collaboration between Reggie Watts and John Tejada.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family

Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family

by Waka Flocka Flame
June 12, 2012
The second full-length studio album from Waka Flocka Flame features guest appearances from such artists as B.o.B., Drake, Flo Rider, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, and Trey Songz.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.1
Flockaveli

Flockaveli

by Waka Flocka Flame
October 5, 2010
The rapper who worked with Gucci Mane on a few mixtapes releases his first official album.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.0
The Private World of Paradise

The Private World of Paradise

by Wake Owl
March 4, 2014
The debut full-length release for the indie folk band led by Colyn Cameron was produced by Richard Swift.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

Almost Everything I Wish I'd Said The Last Time I Saw You...

by Wakey!Wakey!
February 2, 2010
This is the debut full-length album for the rock band led by singer-songwriter Michael Grubbs, who was also a cast member on the TV series "One Tree Hill."
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Ambition

Ambition

by Wale
November 1, 2011
The second album for the Washington, DC, rapper features guest appearances by Big Sean, Kid Cudi, Jeremih, Lloyd, Miguel, Meek Mill, and Rick Ross.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
The Album About Nothing

The Album About Nothing

by Wale
March 31, 2015
The fourth studio release for the rapper inspired by Seinfeld feature guest appearances from J. Cole, Jeremih, SZA, and Usher.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Attention Deficit

Attention Deficit

by Wale
November 10, 2009
The debut album for the Washington, D.C. rapper features Lady Gaga, Pharrell, Bun B., Chrisette Michele, K'naan, Marsha Ambrosius, J.Cole, Melanie Fiona, Gucci Mane, Jazmine Sullivan, and Weensey as guest artists.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.3
The  Gifted

The Gifted

by Wale
June 25, 2013
The third full-length studio release from the Washington D.C. rapper features guest appearances from such artists as 2 Chainz, Cee Lo Green, Lyfe Jennings, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Jerry Seinfeld, Wiz Khalifa, and Yo Gotti.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.1
Shine

Shine

by Wale
April 28, 2017
The fifth full-length release for the DC rapper features guest appearances from Phil Adé, J Balvin, Chris Brown, Davido, Dua Lipa, G-Eazy, Lil Wayne, Olamide, Travis Scott, Sam Sneak, and WizKid.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
4.8
R.E.V.O.

R.E.V.O.

by Walk Off the Earth
March 19, 2013
The third full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band was co-produced by Gianni Luminati and Tawgs Salter.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Walk the Moon

Walk the Moon

by Walk the Moon
June 19, 2012
The debut major-label release for the indie rock band from Cincinnati was produced by Ben Allen.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6