Album Releases by Score
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1.
Carnage
by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis
February 25, 2021
The surprise release for the latest full-length collaboration between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis was recorded over a week.
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Ignorance
by The Weather Station
February 5, 2021
The fifth full-length studio release Tamara Lindeman project was co-produced with Marcus Paquin, who also mixed the record.
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An Overview on Phenomenal Nature
by Cassandra Jenkins
February 19, 2021
The second full-length solo release for the New York folk artist was produced by Josh Kaufman.
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We Will Always Love You
by The Avalanches
December 11, 2020
The third full-length release for the Australian electronic duo features guest appearances from such artist as Blood Orange, Leon Bridges, Vashti Bunyan, Neneh Cherry, Rivers Cuomo, Perry Farrell, Karen O, Jamie xx, Mick Jones, Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby), Johnny Marr, MGMT, Oroño, Sampa the Great, Pink Siifu, Tricky, and Kurt Vile.
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evermore
by Taylor Swift
December 11, 2020
The second surprise release from the singer-songwriter in 2020 features contributions from Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Haim, Marcus Mumford, The National, Justin Vernon, and William Bowery (aka Joe Alwyn).
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Sound Ancestors
by Madlib
January 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist was edited, arranged and mastered by Kieran Hebden (Four Tet).
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As the Love Continues
by Mogwai
February 19, 2021
The 10th full-length studio release for the Scottish post-rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann and features contributions from Atticus Ross and Colin Stetson.
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For the First Time
by Black Country, New Road
February 5, 2021
This is the debut full-length release for the British septet was recorded live over seven days with producer Andy Savours.
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Spare Ribs
by Sleaford Mods
January 15, 2021
The 11th full-length studio release for the British punk duo features Billy Nomates and Amyl and The Sniffers' Amy Taylor.
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Collapsed in Sunbeams
by Arlo Parks
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Gianluca Buccellati.
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Heaux Tales
by Jazmine Sullivan
January 8, 2021
The 14-track release for the Philadelphia R&B singer features guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, H.E.R. and Ari Lennox.
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Little Oblivions
by Julien Baker
February 26, 2021
The third full-length release for the singer-songwriter was recorded in Memphis by Calvin Lauber and mixed by Craig Silvey.
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Plastic Bouquet
by Kacy & Clayton
December 11, 2020
The debut full-length collaboration between Canadian duo Kacy & Clayton and New Zealand singer-songwriter Marlon Williams was recorded in 2019 in Saskatoon, Canada.
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Drunk Tank Pink
by Shame
January 15, 2021
The second full-length release for the British post-punk band was produced by James Ford.
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J.T.
by Steve Earle & the Dukes
January 4, 2021
The latest full-length release for the singer-songwriter features one original written by Steve Earle and 10 songs written by his late son, Justin Townes Earle, who passed away in August 2020.
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Not Your Muse
by Celeste
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-born, London-based singer-songwriter who won the BBC Sound of 2020 features production from Josh Crocker, Jamie Hartman and John Hill.
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McCartney III
by Paul McCartney
December 18, 2020
The latest full-length release for the Beatles artist was self-recorded and produced during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
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Besnard Lakes Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings
by The Besnard Lakes
January 29, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Canadian psych-rock group was produced by the band's own Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas.
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On All Fours
by Goat Girl
January 29, 2021
The second full-length release for the British post-punk band was produced by Dan Carey.
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Glowing in the Dark
by Django Django
February 12, 2021
The fourth full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Dave MacLean and features a guest appearance from Charlotte Gainsbourg.
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A Common Turn
by Anna B Savage
January 29, 2021
The debut full-length release for the London-based singer-songwriter was produced by William Doyle.
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Good Woman
by The Staves
February 5, 2021
Produced by John Congleton, the latest full-length release for the trio of sisters was influenced in part by the death of their mother and the birth of Emily's first child.
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The Last Exit
by Still Corners
January 22, 2021
This is the fifth full-length release for the duo of Tessa Murray and Greg Hughes.
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Nightmare Vacation
by Rico Nasty
December 4, 2020
The debut full-length studio release for the rapper features guest appearances from Aminé, Gucci Mane, ppcocaine, Rubi Rose, Sukihana, Don Toliver, and Trippie Redd.
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I've Seen All I Need to See
by The Body
January 29, 2021
After several collaborative releases, the experimental metal duo returns with with a solo album with contributions from Chrissy Wolpert and Ben Eberle.
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Cooler Returns
by Kiwi Jr.
January 22, 2021
The second full-length release for the Canadian quartet was self-produced and mixed by Graham Walsh.
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Super Monster
by Claud
February 12, 2021
The debut full-length solo release for the Brooklyn-based indie-pop artist features guest appearances Melanie Faye, Nick Hakim and Shelly.
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Open Door Policy
by The Hold Steady
February 19, 2021
The eighth full-length studio release for the indie rock band was recorded by producer Josh Kaufman and engineer D. James Goodwin.
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Tyron
by slowthai
February 12, 2021
The second full-length release for the British rapper features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, James Blake, Deb Never, Denzel Curry, Dominic Fike, Mount Kimbie, and Skepta.
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Welfare Jazz
by Viagra Boys
January 8, 2021
The second full-length release for the Swedish post-punk band led by Sebastian Murphy features production from Daniel Fagerström, Pelle Gunnerfeldt, Matt Sweeney, Justin and Jeremiah Raisen.
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Isles
by Bicep
January 22, 2021
The second full-length release for the London-based electronic duo from Belfast features guest appearances from Julia Kent, Clara La San and machìna.
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Flowers for Vases/descansos
by Hayley Williams
February 5, 2021
The second full-length solo release for the Paramore singer was recorded at her Nashville home during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Shyga! The Sunlight Mound
by Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
February 5, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Australian psychedelic rock band was partially recorded at lead singer Jack McEwan's home studio.
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Magic Mirror
by Pearl Charles
January 15, 2021
The third full-length release for the Los Angeles singer-songwriter was produced by Lewis Pesacov.
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Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!
by Aaron Lee Tasjan
February 5, 2021
The latest full-length solo release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter was produced with Gregory Lattimer.
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Gas Lit
by Divide and Dissolve
January 29, 2021
The latest release for the Australian experimental metal duo of Takiaya Reed and Sylvie Nehill was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson.
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Two Saviors
by Buck Meek
January 15, 2021
The second full-length solo release for the Big Thief guitarist was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
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Cheater
by Pom Poko
January 15, 2021
The second full-length release for the Norwegian quartet was produced with Marcus Forsgren.
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What to Look for in Summer [Live]
by Belle and Sebastian
December 11, 2020
The 23-track release from the Scottish indie pop band features live tracks recorded during its 2019 world tour.
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Palberta5000
by Palberta
January 22, 2021
The fifth full-length release for the New York-based trio of Ani Ivry-Block, Lily Konigsberg and Nina Ryser was recorded over four days with producer Matt Labozza.
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New Fragility
by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
February 12, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the Alec Ounsworth indie rock project was mixed by John Agnello.
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Plastic Hearts
by Miley Cyrus
November 27, 2020
The seventh full-length studio album from Miley Cyrus features guest appearances from Dua Lipa, Billy Idol and Joan Jett.
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Medicine at Midnight
by Foo Fighters
February 5, 2021
The 10th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Dave Grohl was produced with Greg Kurstin.
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OK Human
by Weezer
January 29, 2021
The 14th full-length studio release for the alternative rock band led by Rivers Cuomo was produced by Jake Sinclair.
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Odin's Raven Magic
by Sigur Rós
December 4, 2020
The recording of the collaboration between the Icelandic band, Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Steindór Andersen and Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir with the Schola Cantorum of ReykjavÃk and L’Orchestre des Laureats du Conservatoire National de Paris is finally released after having premiered it live on stage back in 2002.
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The Future Bites
by Steven Wilson
January 29, 2021
The sixth full-length studio release for the British artist was co-produced with with David Kosten.
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Vertigo Days
by The Notwist
January 29, 2021
The first new full-length studio release in seven years for the German band features guest appearances Angel Bat Dawid, Ben LaMar Gay, Juana Molina, and Zayaendo.
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Home
by Rhye
January 22, 2021
The fourth full-length release for the Michael Milosh project features the Danish National Girls' Choir and was mixed by mixed by Alan Moulder.
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Lost Themes III: Alive After Death
by John Carpenter
February 5, 2021
Director/composer John Carpenter returns with son Cody Carpenter and godson Daniel Davies on his first non-soundtrack release in five years.
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Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1
by Barry Gibb
January 8, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Bee Gees singer and songwriter features guest appearances from Jay Buchanan, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Tommy Emmanuel, Jason Isbell, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton, David Rawlings, Keith Urban and Gillian Welch.
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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.
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A Billion Little Lights
by Wild Pink
February 19, 2021
The third full-length release for the indie rock band led by John Ross was produced by David Greenbaum.
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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.
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Dead Hand Control
by Baio
January 29, 2021
The third full-length solo release for the Vampire Weekend bassist was recorded in London and Los Angeles.
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Uppers
by TV Priest
February 5, 2021
The debut full-length release for the London-based post-punk quartet that includes Charlie Drinkwater, Alex Sprogis, Nic Smith, and Ed Kelland was self-produced.
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Who Am I?
by Pale Waves
February 12, 2021
The second full-length release for the British indie-pop band was recorded in Los Angeles with Rich Costey.
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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.
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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.
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Wonder
by Shawn Mendes
December 4, 2020
The fourth full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter features a duet with Justin Bieber.
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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.
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Nobody Is Listening
by ZAYN
January 15, 2021
The third full-length solo studio release for the ex-One Direction singer features guest appearances from Syd (of The Internet) and Deviln.
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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.
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Highs and Lows
Highest of the Month
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Ignorance - The Weather Station
- Release Date: Feb 5, 2021
- User Score: 8.9
For Those That Wish to Exist - Architects
- Release Date: Feb 26, 2021
An Overview on Phenomenal Nature - Cassandra Jenkins
- Release Date: Feb 19, 2021
- User Score: 7.9
Cool Dry Place - Katy Kirby
- Release Date: Feb 19, 2021
As the Love Continues - Mogwai
- Release Date: Feb 19, 2021
- User Score: 8.0
Lowest of the Month-
MUSIC: Songs from and Inspired by the Motion Picture - Sia
- Release Date: Feb 12, 2021
- User Score: 8.5
Who Am I? - Pale Waves
- Release Date: Feb 12, 2021
- User Score: 8.3
Uppers - TV Priest
- Release Date: Feb 5, 2021
A Billion Little Lights - Wild Pink
- Release Date: Feb 19, 2021
- User Score: 9.8
Lines Redacted - Mush
- Release Date: Feb 12, 2021