Album Releases by User Score

Faded Gloryville 101.

Faded Gloryville

by Lindi Ortega
August 7, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian country singer features a duet with former Civil Wars member John Paul White.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.8
Gandadiko 102.

Gandadiko

by Samba Touré
February 3, 2015
The latest full-length release for the Malian guitarist was produced by Philippe Sanmiguel.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Ivy Tripp 103.

Ivy Tripp

by Waxahatchee
April 7, 2015
The third full-length release for the New York-based Alabama singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield was co-produced with Kyle Gilbride and Keith Spencer.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
More Faithful 104.

More Faithful

by No Joy
June 9, 2015
The third full-length release for the Canadian indie band led by Jasamine White-Gluz was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Expect Delays 105.

Expect Delays

by Evans the Death
March 10, 2015
The second full-length release for the London indie rock band was produced by Rory Atwell.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
After 106.

After

by Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
March 3, 2015
The second full-length release for Aly Spaltro as Lady Lamb was co-produced by Nadim Issa.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
If I've Only One Time Askin' 107.

If I've Only One Time Askin'

by Daniel Romano
July 31, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian alt-country singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Platform 108.

Platform

by Holly Herndon
May 19, 2015
The third full-length release for the San Francisco-based experimental electronic-pop artist features vocals from Claire Tolan.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
Goon 109.

Goon

by Tobias Jesso Jr.
March 17, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features production from Black Keys' Patrick Carney, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Girls' Chet White.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Sprinter 110.

Sprinter

by Torres
May 5, 2015
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter was co-produced with Rob Ellis.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Short Movie 111.

Short Movie

by Laura Marling
March 24, 2015
The fifth full-length release for the British folk singer-songwriter was self-produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Mutant 112.

Mutant

by Arca
November 20, 2015
The second full-length release for the electronic producer who worked on Kanye West's Yeezus, FKA twigs' LP1, Björk's Vulnicura and Kelela's Hallucinogen EP.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Key Markets 113.

Key Markets

by Sleaford Mods
July 24, 2015
The third full-length release for the British duo was self-produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.9
I Don't Like Shit: I Don't Go Outside 114.

I Don't Like Shit: I Don't Go Outside

by Earl Sweatshirt
March 23, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles rapper features guest appearances from Dash, Na'kel, Vince Staples, and Wiki.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Saturn's Pattern 115.

Saturn's Pattern

by Paul Weller
May 19, 2015
The 12th solo release for the British rock singer was produced by Jan "Stan" Kybert.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Highly Deadly Black Tarantula 116.

Highly Deadly Black Tarantula

by Teeth of the Sea
November 13, 2015
This is the fourth full-length release for the British experimental/post-rock group.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Kannon 117.

Kannon

by Sunn O)))
December 4, 2015
The seventh studio release for the Seattle doom metal is a 30 minutes three-track album.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.4
Ego Death 118.

Ego Death

by The Internet
June 29, 2015
The third release for the Los Angeles jazz/R&B/soul project begun by Syd tha Kyd and Matt Martians features guest appearances from James Fauntleroy, Kaytranada, Steve Lacey, Vic Mensa, Janelle Monae, and Tyler, the Creator.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
The Phosphorescent Blues 119.

The Phosphorescent Blues

by Punch Brothers
January 27, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the progressive bluegrass band was produced by T Bone Burnett.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Allas Sak 120.

Allas Sak

by Dungen
September 25, 2015
The seventh release for the Swedish band led by Gustav Ejstes is its first in five years.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
AmERICa 121.

AmERICa

by Wreckless Eric
November 13, 2015
The first solo release in over ten years for the British rock artist was recorded in upstate New York with contributions from his wife Amy Rigby, Brian Dewan, Jane Scarpantoni, and Alexander Turnquist.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.5
Why Make Sense? 122.

Why Make Sense?

by Hot Chip
May 19, 2015
The sixth full-length studio release for the British electronic band was produced with Mark Ralph. On every CD and LP release, the artwork will feature a color variation of a design due to a bespoke printing technique.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Sore 123.

Sore

by Dilly Dally
October 9, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Canadian punk quartet was produced by Josh Korody and Leon Taheny.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Trackless Woods 124.

Trackless Woods

by Iris DeMent
August 7, 2015
The poems of Russian Anna Akhmatova are the basis of the latest release from the singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
West Kirby Country Primary 125.

West Kirby Country Primary

by Bill Ryder-Jones
November 6, 2015
The third full-length solo release for the ex-The Coral guitarist was written and recorded in the house he grew up in.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
Alasdair Roberts 126.

Alasdair Roberts

by Alasdair Roberts
January 27, 2015
This is the eighth solo full-length studio release for the Scottish singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
The Magic Whip 127.

The Magic Whip

by Blur
April 28, 2015
The British rock band's first studio release in 12 years was recorded while on tour in Asia and produced with Stephen Street.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.4
Ghost Culture 128.

Ghost Culture

by Ghost Culture
January 20, 2015
The debut full-length release for London-based electronic producer James Greenwood was co-produced by Erol Alkan
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
You're Better Than This 129.

You're Better Than This

by Pile
March 3, 2015
The third full-length release for the Boston rock band led by Rick Maguire was produced by Ben Brodin.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Howl 130.

Howl

by Rival Consoles
October 16, 2015
This is the third full-length release for British electronic artist Ryan Lee West as Rival Consoles.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Sound & Color 131.

Sound & Color

by Alabama Shakes
April 21, 2015
The second full-length release for the southern rock band was produced by Blake Mills.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.2
Dornik 132.

Dornik

by Dornik
August 7, 2015
The debut full-length release for the British pop/R&B singer was produced by Pop Wansel.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Hi Honey 133.

Hi Honey

by Low Cut Connie
April 21, 2015
The third full-length release for the Philadelphia rock band was produced by Thomas Brenneck with contributions from Dean Ween and tUnE-yArDs' Merrill Garbus.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Mount The Air 134.

Mount The Air

by The Unthanks
February 17, 2015
This is the first studio release for the Mercury-nominated British folk band in over four years.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Ratchet 135.

Ratchet

by Shamir
May 19, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Las Vegas dance-pop artist was produced by Nick Sylvester.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.0
Bleeds 136.

Bleeds

by Roots Manuva
October 30, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British rapper features production from Four Tet and Adrian Sherwood.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Bad Magic 137.

Bad Magic

by Motörhead
August 28, 2015
The 22nd studio release for the British metal trio was produced by Cameron Webb and features a cover of The Rolling Stones' Sympathy For The Devil.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Hairless Toys 138.

Hairless Toys

by Róisín Murphy
May 12, 2015
The first release in eight years for the Irish electronic artist who was one-half of Moloko was produced by Eddie Stevens.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Perpetual Motion People 139.

Perpetual Motion People

by Ezra Furman
July 10, 2015
The third full-length solo release for the San Francisco-based indie rock artist was produced with Tim Sandusky.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Communion 140.

Communion

by Rabit
October 30, 2015
This is the debut full-length release for Houston-based electronic producer Eric Burton.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Lost Time 141.

Lost Time

by Dave Alvin
September 18, 2015
The follow-up to Dave and Phil Alvin's Grammy-nominated Common Grounds release is another covers album that includes songs from such artists as James Brown, Thomas Dorsey, Lead Belly, and Big Joe Turner.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Let the Good Times Roll 142.

Let the Good Times Roll

by JD McPherson
February 10, 2015
The second full-length release for the Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter was produced with Mark Neill.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Book of Souls 143.

The Book of Souls

by Iron Maiden
September 4, 2015
The 16th full-length release from the British heavy metal band was produced by Kevin Shirley.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Still 144.

Still

by Richard Thompson
June 23, 2015
The 16th studio release for the British folk-rock singer was produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Chants for Socialists 145.

Chants for Socialists

by Darren Hayman
February 2, 2015
The British singer-songwriter's concept album was based on the poetry by socialist activist William Morris.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Modern Nature 146.

Modern Nature

by The Charlatans UK
January 26, 2015
The 12th studio release for the British alternative rock band is its first album without founding member Jon Brookes, who passed away in 2013 from brain cancer.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.9
Sun Coming Down 147.

Sun Coming Down

by Ought
September 18, 2015
The second full-length release for the Canadian post-punk band led by Tim Darcy was recorded in Montreal.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Distractions 148.

Distractions

by Sauna Youth
June 8, 2015
This is the second full-length release for the British quartet (that also perform as the band Monotony).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Get to Heaven 149.

Get to Heaven

by Everything Everything
June 22, 2015
The third full-length release for the British art rock band was produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.7
Thank Your Lucky Stars 150.

Thank Your Lucky Stars

by Beach House
October 16, 2015
Produced with Chris Coady, the sixth studio album is the Baltimore duo's second album for 2015.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
Mystery Glue 151.

Mystery Glue

by Graham Parker & the Rumour
May 19, 2015
The second release since Parker and the Rumour reunited in 2011 was recorded in six days.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Are You Alone? 152.

Are You Alone?

by Majical Cloudz
October 16, 2015
The second full-length release for Canadian duo Devon Welsh and Matthew Otto features contributions from Owen Pallett.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
Be Small 153.

Be Small

by Here We Go Magic
October 16, 2015
The fourth release for the quintet-turned duo of Luke Temple and Michael Bloch was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Fresh Blood 154.

Fresh Blood

by Matthew E. White
March 10, 2015
The second full-length release from the indie rock artist was produced with Trey Pollard.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Tetsuo & Youth 155.

Tetsuo & Youth

by Lupe Fiasco
January 20, 2015
The fifth studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Ab-Soul and Nikki Jean.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Black Age Blues 156.

Black Age Blues

by Goatsnake
June 2, 2015
The first release in over 11 years for the doom band was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.0
All a Man Should Do 157.

All a Man Should Do

by Lucero
September 18, 2015
The 11th full-length studio release from the Memphis alt-country punk rock band was produced by Ted Hutt.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
DS2 158.

DS2

by Future
July 17, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the Atlanta rapper was named after his 2011 mixtape Dirty Sprite and features a guest appearance from Drake.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.5
Jura 159.

Jura

by Robbie Fulks
November 27, 2015
Originally released on Black Friday Record Store Day in 2015, the Mekons and Robbie Fulks went to the Scottish island of Jura to record the album of acoustic folk songs.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Georgia 160.

Georgia

by Georgia
August 7, 2015
The full-length debut for the British artist who worked with Kwes and Kate Tempest was self-produced.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.0
Give Up Your Dreams 161.

Give Up Your Dreams

by The Phoenix Foundation
August 7, 2015
This is the sixth full-length studio release for the New Zealand six-piece band.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
6.5
Worthy 162.

Worthy

by Bettye LaVette
January 27, 2015
Produced by Joe Henry, the latest release for the soul singer includes songs by the Beatles, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bob Dylan, Mary Gauthier, and the Rolling Stones.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Club Meds 163.

Club Meds

by Dan Mangan
January 13, 2015
Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Mangan returns as Dan Mangan + Blacksmith for his fourth overall full-length album and it was produced by Colin Stewart.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.1
The Good Fight 164.

The Good Fight

by Oddisee
May 5, 2015
The soul-influenced release for the Brooklyn-based rapper-producer features guest appearances from Gary Clark, Jr., Nick Hakim, Tranqill, and Maimouna Youssef.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Pale Horses 165.

Pale Horses

by mewithoutYou
June 16, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock band was produced by Will Yip.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Cascade 166.

Cascade

by William Basinski
April 28, 2015
The latest release from the ambient artist is a 40-minute piano tape loop.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Thunderbitch 167.

Thunderbitch

by Thunderbitch
August 29, 2015
The debut surprise release for the side project of Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard features members from Nashville rock bands Fly Golden Eagle and Clear Plastic Masks.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Works for Tomorrow 168.

Works for Tomorrow

by Eleventh Dream Day
July 24, 2015
The 12th full-length release for the Chicago alternative rock band that includes Janet Bean, Mark Greenberg, Doug McCombs, and Rick Rizzo features the addition of guitarist Jim Elkington.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Junun 169.

Junun

by Shye Ben-Tzur
November 13, 2015
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood, and the Rajasthan Express collaborate on an album produced by Nigel Godrich and recorded in a 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
Max Richter: Sleep [8 Hour Version] 170.

Max Richter: Sleep [8 Hour Version]

by Max Richter
September 4, 2015
The German-born British composer consulted with neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman for his eight-hour "lullaby for a frenetic world." There is also an one-hour version called From Sleep.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
On Your Own Love Again 171.

On Your Own Love Again

by Jessica Pratt
January 27, 2015
The second full-length release for the California singer-songwriter was home recorded on a four track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
VEGA INTL. Night School 172.

VEGA INTL. Night School

by Neon Indian
October 16, 2015
Part of the third full-length release for the Alan Palomo's project was recorded on a cruise ship with his brother.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Vertigo 173.

Vertigo

by The Necks
October 30, 2015
The 18th release for the Sydney-based experimental jazz trio features one 44-minute long track.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Apocalypse, Girl 174.

Apocalypse, Girl

by Jenny Hval
June 9, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Norwegian artist was produced by Lasse Marhaug.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
Didn't He Ramble 175.

Didn't He Ramble

by Glen Hansard
September 18, 2015
The second full-length solo release for the Irish singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Sam Amidon, Sam Beam, and John Sheahan and was produced by Thomas Bartlett and David Odlum.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.1
Sol Invictus 176.

Sol Invictus

by Faith No More
May 19, 2015
The first release from the San Francisco alternative metal band led by Mike Patton in 18 years was produced by Billy Gould.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Peacers 177.

Peacers

by Peacers
July 17, 2015
The debut release for Mike Donovan's mew music project was produced by Ty Segall.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Alternative Light Source 178.

Alternative Light Source

by Leftfield
June 8, 2015
The third full-length studio release for the British electronic group is its first in over 16 years.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Grievances 179.

Grievances

by Rolo Tomassi
June 1, 2015
This is the fourth full-length release for the British mathcore quintet.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
I Am a Problem: Mind in Pieces 180.

I Am a Problem: Mind in Pieces

by Wolf Eyes
October 30, 2015
The Detroit experimental noise rock/trip metal band releases its latest album on Jack White's Third Man Records.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Same As You 181.

Same As You

by Polar Bear
April 14, 2015
The sixth full-length release for the British experimental jazz band led by Seb Rochford was produced by Ken Barrientos.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.4
Before The World Was Big 182.

Before The World Was Big

by Girlpool
June 2, 2015
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based duo of Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
La  Vie Est Belle 183.

La Vie Est Belle

by Petite Noir
September 11, 2015
The debut full-length release for South African singer Yannick Ilunga features influences from 80s pop, Afrobeat, house and rock music.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Sexwitch 184.

Sexwitch

by Sexwitch
September 25, 2015
The debut release for the collaboration between Bat For Lashes' Natasha Khan and the British rock band Toy features six 1970 psych and folk cover songs from different countries.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Restarter 185.

Restarter

by Torche
February 24, 2015
The fourth full-length release for the Miami metal band was mixed by Converge's Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.5
90059 186.

90059

by Jay Rock
September 11, 2015
The second full-length studio release for the Black Hippy rapper features guest appearances from Black Hippy, Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Isaiah Rashad, Sir, and Lance Skiiiwalker.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
Inji 187.

Inji

by LA Priest
June 30, 2015
This is the debut full-length solo release for Late Of The Pier's Sam Dust.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Teens of Style 188.

Teens of Style

by Car Seat Headrest
October 30, 2015
The major label debut full-length release for the music project of Will Toledo features new recordings of his older songs previously released on Bandcamp.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Half Free 189.

Half Free

by U.S. Girls
September 25, 2015
The latest release for the Meg Remy project was produced by Onakabazien and features guest appearances from Ben Cook, Amanda Crist, and Remy's husband Slim Twig.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.4
EarthEE 190.

EarthEE

by THEESatisfaction
February 24, 2015
The second full-length release from the alternative R&B duo features guest appearances from Taylor Brown, Meshell Ndegeocello, Porter Ray, and Shabazz Palaces.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Dark Matter/Dark Energy 191.

Dark Matter/Dark Energy

by The Membranes
July 10, 2015
This is the first full-length release of new songs from the British post-punk band since 1989.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Universal Themes 192.

Universal Themes

by Sun Kil Moon
June 2, 2015
The seventh full-length release for the indie rock band features contributions from Steve Shelley and a majority of it was recorded in San Francisco.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.6
Songs to Play 193.

Songs to Play

by Robert Forster
September 18, 2015
The first album in seven years for the Go-Betweens co-founder features contributions from the John Steel Singers and his wife, Karin Baumler.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Hollow Meadows 194.

Hollow Meadows

by Richard Hawley
September 11, 2015
The eighth full-length studio solo release for the British rock singer-songwriter features contributions from Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, Nancy Kerr, Martin Simpson, and Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Age of Transparency 195.

Age of Transparency

by Autre Ne Veut
October 2, 2015
The third full-length release for Arthur Ashin as Autre Ne Veut is the second part of a planned trilogy of albums.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
Abandoned 196.

Abandoned

by Defeater
August 28, 2015
The fifth full-length for the Boston-based hardcore band led by Derek Archamault continues its conceptual albums about a New Jersey blue-collar family with a focus on a Catholic priest who is having a crisis of faith due to his time in World War II.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.0
Heartbreak Pass 197.

Heartbreak Pass

by Giant Sand
May 4, 2015
The latest release from the alt-country rock band led by Howe Gelb was inspired by the Arizona desert and features contributions from Ilse DeLange, Grant-Lee Phillips, and Steve Shelly.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Beings 198.

Beings

by Lanterns on the Lake
November 13, 2015
The third full-length release for the British indie rock quartet was produced by band member Paul Gregory.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Big GRRRL Small World 199.

Big GRRRL Small World

by Lizzo
December 11, 2015
The second full-length release for the Minnesota-based rapper artist was produced by BJ Burton and features contributions from Bionik, Doomtree's Lazerbeak, Alex Nutter, N.A.S.A.'s Sam Spiegel, and Bon Iver's Justin Vernon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Rivers and Streams 200.

Rivers and Streams

by Lubomyr Melnyk
November 27, 2015
The latest release from the Ukrainian pianist was inspired by a variety of waterways including The Amazon.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd

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