Album Releases by User Score

All That Emotion 401.

All That Emotion

by Hannah Georgas
September 4, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Womb 402.

Womb

by Purity Ring
April 3, 2020
The third full-length release for the Canadian electronic pop duo is their first new album in five years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Positions 403.

Positions

by Ariana Grande
October 30, 2020
The surprise release of the sixth full-length studio release for the pop artist features guest appearances from Doja Cat, Ty Dolla Sign and the Weeknd.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
Shiver 404.

Shiver

by Jónsi
October 2, 2020
The second full-length solo studio release for the Sigur Rós frontman was co-produced by A. G. Cook and recorded in Berlin, Helsinki, London, and Reykjavik.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Earth To Dora 405.

Earth To Dora

by Eels
October 30, 2020
This is the 13th full-length studio release for the indie rock band led by E, who also produced the album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Detroit 2 406.

Detroit 2

by Big Sean
September 4, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Anderson.Paak, Jhené Aiko, Boldy James, Cash Kidd, Diddy, Drego, Dwele, Earlly Mac, Eminem, Hit-Boy, Kash Doll, Dom Kennedy, Lil Wayne, Nipsey Hussle, Payroll, Post Malone, Royce da 5'9", Sada Baby, Travis Scott, Tee Grizzley, Twenty88, Ty Dolla Sign, Wale, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Such Pretty Forks in the Road 407.

Such Pretty Forks in the Road

by Alanis Morissette
July 31, 2020
The ninth full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter is her first since 2012's Havoc And Bright Lights.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Generations 408.

Generations

by Will Butler
September 25, 2020
The second full-length solo studio release for the Arcade Fire member was self-recorded and produced at his Brooklyn home during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.6
The Album 409.

The Album

by BlackPink
October 2, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the South Korean pop group features guest appearances from Cardi B and Selena Gomez.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Man on the Moon, Vol. 3: The Chosen 410.

Man on the Moon, Vol. 3: The Chosen

by Kid Cudi
December 11, 2020
The third and final installment of the rapper's Main On The Moon trilogy features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Pop Smoke, Skepta, and Trippie Redd.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Species 411.

Species

by Bing & Ruth
July 17, 2020
The latest release for the project led by David Moore features a Farfisa with clarinet from Jeremy Viner and double bass from Jeff Ratner.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Do You Wonder About Me? 412.

Do You Wonder About Me?

by Diet Cig
May 1, 2020
The second full-length release for the New York indie rock duo was produced by Christopher Daly.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Concrete and Glass 413.

Concrete and Glass

by Nicolas Godin
January 24, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the Air frontman features guest appearances from Kadhja Bonet, Cola Boyy, musician Kirin J Callinan, Kate NV, and Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Names of North End Women 414.

Names of North End Women

by Lee Ranaldo/Raül Refree
February 21, 2020
The collaboration between Lee Ranaldo and Raül Refree features little to no guitars.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Uneasy Laughter 415.

Uneasy Laughter

by Moaning
March 20, 2020
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles post-punk trio was produced by Alex Newport.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston 416.

Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnston

by Built to Spill
June 12, 2020
After working as part of the backing band for Daniel Johnston's 2017 tour, the trio (Doug Martsch, Jason Albertini and Steve Gere) recorded an 11-song tribute album to the singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Thin Mind 417.

Thin Mind

by Wolf Parade
January 24, 2020
The fifth full-length release for the indie rock band sees it returning to its three-person line-up of Dan Boeckner, Spencer Krug, and Arlen Thompson.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.9
Chunky Shrapnel [Live] 418.

Chunky Shrapnel [Live]

by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
May 22, 2020
The live release features tracks from the Australian psychedelic rock band's 2019 tour.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Antarctica 419.

Antarctica

by Flat Worms
April 10, 2020
The second full-length release for the Los Angeles trio led by Will Ivy was recorded by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Deap Lips 420.

Deap Lips

by Deap Lips
March 13, 2020
This is the debut full-length release for the collaboration between Deap Vally and The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne & Steven Drozd.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
5.1
Earth 421.

Earth

by EOB
April 17, 2020
The debut full-length solo release for Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien features guest appearances by Laura Marling and Portishead's Adrian Utley.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon 422.

Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon

by Pop Smoke
July 3, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper is also a posthumous album following his death in February 2020. It features guest appearances from 50 Cent, DaBaby, Future, Karol G, King Combs, Lil Baby, Lil Tjay, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, Rowdy Rebel, Swae Lee, and Tyga.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.6
When We Stay Alive 423.

When We Stay Alive

by Poliça
January 31, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Minneapolis band features songs written while frontwoman Channy Leaneagh was recovering from a back injury.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
Think of Spring 424.

Think of Spring

by M. Ward
December 11, 2020
The latest full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter is a Billie Holiday covers album.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Candid 425.

Candid

by Whitney
August 14, 2020
The third full-length release for the band features covers of songs from such artists as David Byrne, John Denver, Kelela, Moondog, Labi Sif, and SWV as well as a guest appearance from Waxahatchee.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
tbd
Tearless 426.

Tearless

by Amnesia Scanner
June 19, 2020
The second full-length studio release for the Berlin-based Finnish electronic duo features guest appearances from Code Orange, Lalita and LYZZA.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.4
High Off Life 427.

High Off Life

by Future
May 15, 2020
The eighth full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from DaBaby, Doe Boy, Drake, Future, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill, Travis Scott, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Young Thug
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.2
Freeze, Melt 428.

Freeze, Melt

by Cut Copy
August 21, 2020
The Australian indie electronic band's sixth full-length studio release was mixed by Christoffer Berg.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.4
Notes on a Conditional Form 429.

Notes on a Conditional Form

by The 1975
May 22, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the British rock band features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Cutty Ranks, FKA Twigs, Tim Healy, and Greta Thunberg.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
Ricky Music 430.

Ricky Music

by Porches
March 13, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Aaron Maine project was co-produced by Jake Portrait and features contributions from Dev Hynes, Peter Maine, Mitski, and Zsela.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
ACR Loco 431.

ACR Loco

by A Certain Ratio
September 25, 2020
The first new studio release in 12 years for the British post-punk band features contributions from Gabe Gurnsey, Mike Joyce, Eric Random, and Sink Ya Teeth (Maria Uzor and Gemma Cullingford).
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Tea for the Tillerman 2 432.

Tea for the Tillerman 2

by Yusuf
September 18, 2020
The latest release for the singer-songwriter credited under the names Yusuf/Cat Stevens features re-recordings of the songs from his 1970 album Tea For The Tillerman with new interpretations and arrangements.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Starz 433.

Starz

by Yung Lean
May 15, 2020
The fourth full-length studio release for the Swedish rapper features a guest appearance from Ariel Pink.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Born Again 434.

Born Again

by Ellis
April 3, 2020
The debut full-length release of Canadian singer-songwriter Linnea Siggelkow was produced by Jake Aron.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
And It's Still Alright 435.

And It's Still Alright

by Nathaniel Rateliff
February 14, 2020
The first full-length solo release in over six years for the singer-songwriter was co-produced with James Barone and Patrick Meese.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Supervision 436.

Supervision

by La Roux
February 7, 2020
The third full-length release for the synth-pop artist was self-produced with some assistance from Dan Carey.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
No Fun Mondays 437.

No Fun Mondays

by Billie Joe Armstrong
November 27, 2020
The covers album from the Green Day frontman features songs he released during the COVID-19 lockdown on YouTube.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Father of All… 438.

Father of All…

by Green Day
February 7, 2020
The 13th full-length studio release for the Northern California punk trio was produced with Chris Dugan and Butch Walker.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
4.7
Dark Hearts 439.

Dark Hearts

by Annie
October 16, 2020
The third full-length studio release for the Norwegian pop artist is her first in 11 years and was produced by Stefan Storm.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Heartbreaker Please 440.

Heartbreaker Please

by Teddy Thompson
May 29, 2020
Recorded in Brooklyn, the sixth full-length solo studio release for the British singer-songwriter is his first since 2011's Bella.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Weird! 441.

Weird!

by Yungblud
December 4, 2020
The second full-length release for the British alternative pop artist features contributions from Travis Barker, Machine Gun Kelly, and Dan Reynolds.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
Always Tomorrow 442.

Always Tomorrow

by Best Coast
February 21, 2020
The fourth full-length release from the indie rock duo of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno was produced with Carlos de la Garza and Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.9
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex 443.

Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex

by Various Artists
September 4, 2020
The tribute album to Marc Bolan and T. Rex's music from the late producer Hal Willner (who passed away in April 2020) features Marc Almond, Devendra Banhart, BØRNS, John Cameron Mitchell, Nick Cave, Helga Davis, Elysian Fields, Perry Farrell, Father John Misty, Gavin Friday, Emily Haines, Jessie Harris, Joan Jett, David Johansen, Elton John, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, Kesha, King Khan, Julian Lennon, Sean Lennon, Maria McKee, Gaby Moreno, Nena, Beth Orton, Todd Rundgren, U2, Lucinda Williams, and Victoria Williams.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
R.Y.C. 444.

R.Y.C.

by Mura Masa
January 17, 2020
The second full-length release for the electronic producer features guest appearances from Clairo, Georgia, Ned Green, Ellie Rowsell, slowthai, Tirzah, and Wolf Alice.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
Wonder 445.

Wonder

by Shawn Mendes
December 4, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features a duet with Justin Bieber.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.0
Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition) 446.

Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition)

by Eminem
December 18, 2020
The second surprise release in 2020 from the rapper features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Miller Glasgow, Skylar Grey, Juice WRLD, KXNG Crooked, MAJ, Brendan Malloy, Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9", Ed Sheeran, Sly Pyper, Don Toliver, Ty Dolla $ign, White Gold, and Young M.A.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
8.8
Love Goes 447.

Love Goes

by Sam Smith
October 30, 2020
The third full-length release for the British singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Calvin Harris, Labrinth, Demi Lovato, and Normani.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.3
Music To Be Murdered By 448.

Music To Be Murdered By

by Eminem
January 17, 2020
The surprise release from the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Anderson.Paak, the late rapper Juice WRLD, Q Tip, and Ed Sheeran.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
The Third Gleam 449.

The Third Gleam

by The Avett Brothers
August 28, 2020
The latest full-length release for the folk rock trio is the third installment of their ongoing Gleam series.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Portrait of an Ugly Man 450.

Portrait of an Ugly Man

by Remo Drive
June 26, 2020
The third full-length release for the Minnesota emo band was produced by lead singer, Erik Paulson.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
tbd
Purple Noon 451.

Purple Noon

by Washed Out
August 7, 2020
The fourth full-length release for Atlanta-based chillwave producer Ernest Greene was mixed by Ben H. Allen.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.5
The Mother Stone 452.

The Mother Stone

by Caleb Landry Jones
May 1, 2020
The actor known for his work in Twin Peaks: The Return, Get Out and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, releases his debut full-length album produced by Nic Jodoin.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Heartbreak Weather 453.

Heartbreak Weather

by Niall Horan
March 13, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the ex-One Direction member is said to includes songs about heartbreak from all points of view.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
8.7
Lovers Rock 454.

Lovers Rock

by The Dears
May 15, 2020
This is the eighth full-length release for the Canadian indie rock band led by Murray Lightburn and Natalia Yanchak.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.6
All Visible Objects 455.

All Visible Objects

by Moby
May 15, 2020
The latest full-length release for the electronic artist features contributions from Apollo Jane, Boogie, Mindy Jones, Linton Kwesi Johnson, and Dead Kennedys drummer D.H. Peligro.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.1
Funeral 456.

Funeral

by Lil Wayne
January 31, 2020
The latest full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, Lil Baby, Lil Twist, O.T. Genasis, Takeoff, The-Dream, and XXXTentacion.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.4
Blame It on Baby 457.

Blame It on Baby

by DaBaby
April 17, 2020
The second full-length release for the rapper features guest appearances from A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ashanti, Future, jetsonmade, London On Da Track, Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, Roddy Ricch, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
4.2
I Am Not a Dog on a Chain 458.

I Am Not a Dog on a Chain

by Morrissey
March 20, 2020
The 13th full-length solo release for The Smiths frontman was produced by Joe Chicarelli.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.2
Cyr 459.

Cyr

by The Smashing Pumpkins
November 27, 2020
The 11th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band was produced by the band's frontman, Billy Corgan.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.9
American Standard 460.

American Standard

by James Taylor
February 28, 2020
The singer-songwriters latest full-length release features some musical and jazz standards from such shows as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Brigadoon, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma!, and Show Boat as well as songs made famous by Billie Holiday and Glenn Miller.
Metascore:
60
User Score:
8.5
Bigger Love 461.

Bigger Love

by John Legend
June 19, 2020
The seventh full-length studio release for the R&B singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Jhené Aiko, Camper, Gary Clark Jr., Koffee, and Rapsody
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.6
The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City 462.

The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City

by Beach Slang
January 10, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Philadelphia indie rock band led by James Alex features contributions from former Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
4.5
Smile 463.

Smile

by Katy Perry
August 28, 2020
The sixth full-length studio release for the pop artist includes contributions from The Monsters & Strangerz, Charlie Puth, and Stargate.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.3
Changes 464.

Changes

by Justin Bieber
February 14, 2020
The first full-length studio release in nearly five years from the Canadian pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Clever, Kehlani, Lil Dicky, Post Malone, Quavo, Travis Scott, and Summer Walker.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
5.3
Chapter 1: Snake Oil 465.

Chapter 1: Snake Oil

by Diplo
May 29, 2020
The country-inspired release from the DJ/producer features guest appearances from Danielle Bradbery, Blanco Brown, Zac Brown, Ben Burgess, Cam, Clever, Noah Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Orville Peck, Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
3.3

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