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	95 1. Conflict Of Interest by Ghetts February 19, 2021 The third full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Dave, Giggs, Hamzaaand, Jaykae, Aida Lae, Miraa May, Pa Salieu, Emeli Sande, Moonchild Sanelly, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, and Wretch 32. Metascore: 95 User Score: 7.1
	92 2. 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. Metascore: 92 User Score: 8.1
	89 3. For Those I Love by For Those I Love March 26, 2021 This is the debut full-length release for the solo project of Dublin-based producer David Balfe. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.8
	89 4. 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. Metascore: 89 User Score: 8.1
	87 5. 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. Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.0

	87 6. Flock by Jane Weaver March 5, 2021 The latest full-length solo release for the British singer-songwriter is said to be inspired by "Lebanese torch songs, 1980s Russian Aerobics records, and Australian Punk." Metascore: 87 User Score: 8.4
	87 7. Angel Tears in Sunlight by Pauline Anna Strom February 19, 2021 The posthumously released album was the first new music in over 30 years for the San Francisco-based composer. Metascore: 87 User Score: tbd
	87 8. 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). Metascore: 87 User Score: 7.7
	86 9. Deacon by serpentwithfeet March 26, 2021 The second full-length release for the New York experimental R&B artist features a guest appearance from NAO. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.2
	86 10. Smiling With No Teeth by Genesis Owusu March 12, 2021 The debut full-length release for the Ghanaian-born, Australia-based artist features folk, funk, pop, R&B and rap influences. Metascore: 86 User Score: 7.8

	86 11. Promises by Floating Points March 26, 2021 The nine-part project from Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra was recorded in Los Angeles and London. Metascore: 86 User Score: 8.7
	86 12. New Long Leg by Dry Cleaning April 2, 2021 The debut full-length release for the British post-punk band was recorded in Wales with producer John Parish. Metascore: 86 User Score: 7.7
	85 13. Way Down in the Rust Bucket [Live] by Neil Young & Crazy Horse February 26, 2021 The latest archive release from the Canadian rock artist is the live recording from November 13, 1990 at a bar in Santa Cruz, California, where they played some songs from 1990's Ragged Glory for the first time live. Metascore: 85 User Score: tbd
	85 14. The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers by Valerie June March 12, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Memphis singer-songwriter features a guest appearance from Carla Thomas and was produced with Jack Splash. Metascore: 85 User Score: 7.9
	84 15. Course in Fable by Ryley Walker April 2, 2021 The latest release for the New York-based singer-songwriter was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire and features contributions from Bill MacKay, Nancy Ives, Douglas Jenkins, Ryan Jewell, and Andrew Scott Young. Metascore: 84 User Score: tbd

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Highest of the Month

90
They're Calling Me Home - Rhiannon Giddens
- Release Date: Apr 9, 2021
86
New Long Leg - Dry Cleaning
- Release Date: Apr 2, 2021
- User Score: 7.7
84
Course in Fable - Ryley Walker
- Release Date: Apr 2, 2021
82
Promenade Blue - Nick Waterhouse
- Release Date: Apr 9, 2021
82
Fearless (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift
- Release Date: Apr 9, 2021
- User Score: 9.6

Lowest of the Month

62
The Battle at Garden's Gate - Greta Van Fleet
- Release Date: Apr 16, 2021
- User Score: 9.1
66
In Another World - Cheap Trick
- Release Date: Apr 9, 2021
- User Score: 7.8
73
Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over - Demi Lovato
- Release Date: Apr 2, 2021
- User Score: 9.2
77
Californian Soil - London Grammar
- Release Date: Apr 16, 2021
77
Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection - Matthew E. White
- Release Date: Apr 9, 2021

	84 16. 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. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.3
	84 17. As Days Get Dark by Arab Strap March 5, 2021 This is the first new full-length release in over 15 years from the Scottish indie rock duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton. Metascore: 84 User Score: 8.3
	84 18. Cool Dry Place by Katy Kirby February 19, 2021 The debut full-length release for the Nashville-based singer-songwriter from Texas was produced by Alberto Sewald and Logan Chung. Metascore: 84 User Score: tbd
	84 19. The Art of Losing by The Anchoress March 12, 2021 The second full-length release for the Welsh singer-songwriter Catherine Anne Davies features a guest appearances from James Dean Bradfield. Metascore: 84 User Score: 7.6
	83 20. 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. Metascore: 83 User Score: 7.6
	83 21. 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. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.1
	83 22. Yol by Altin Gün February 26, 2021 The third full-length release for the Turkish psych-folk band from Amsterdam was mixed by Jacco Gardner. Metascore: 83 User Score: tbd
	83 23. Collapsed in Sunbeams by Arlo Parks January 29, 2021 The debut full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was produced by Gianluca Buccellati. Metascore: 83 User Score: 8.3
	82 24. Fearless (Taylor's Version) by Taylor Swift April 9, 2021 The first of a planned re-recording of the singer-songwriter's six albums released on the Big Machine Label features six tracks not on the 2008 album and a track for the 2010 film, Valentine's Day. Metascore: 82 User Score: 9.6
	82 25. G_d's Pee AT STATE'S END! by Godspeed You! Black Emperor April 2, 2021 The seventh full-length studio release for the Canadian post-punk band was produced by The Besnard Lake's Jace Lasek. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.7
	82 26. Sketchy. by tUnE-yArDs March 26, 2021 The fifth full-length release for the Oakland-based duo was mostly recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic, but was mixed remotely. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.7
	82 27. L.W. by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard February 25, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Australian psych rock band is the third album in its "Explorations into Microtonal Tuning" volumes. Metascore: 82 User Score: 8.0
	82 28. Great Spans of Muddy Time by William Doyle March 19, 2021 The latest full-length release for the British artist previously known under the name East India Youth was completed from cassette recordings after a hard-drive failure. Metascore: 82 User Score: 7.5
	81 29. 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. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.0
	81 30. Chemtrails Over the Country Club by Lana Del Rey March 19, 2021 The latest full-length studio release for the pop singer-songwriter artist was produced by Jack Antonoff and features guest appearances from Zella Day and Weyes Blood. Metascore: 81 User Score: 9.0
	81 31. 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
	81 32. 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. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.2
	81 33. 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. Metascore: 81 User Score: 8.1
	80 34. For Those That Wish to Exist by Architects February 26, 2021 The ninth full-length release for the British metalcore band features guest appearances from Mike Kerr, Winston McCall, and Simon Neil. Metascore: 80 User Score: 6.7
	80 35. Invisible Cities by A Winged Victory for the Sullen February 26, 2021 The latest full-length release from the duo of Dustin O'Halloran and Stars of the Lid's Adam Wiltzie was originally created for a Leo Warner-directed multimedia stage production based on Italo Calvino's 1972 novel Invisible Cities. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 36. 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. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.8
	80 37. How Many Times by Esther Rose March 26, 2021 The third full-length release for the New Orleans-based singer-songwriter was produced by Video Age's Ross Farbe. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 38. 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. Metascore: 80 User Score: 7.9
	80 39. Nature Always Wins by Maxïmo Park February 26, 2021 The seventh full-length studio release for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen and features a guest appearance from Pauline Murray. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.4
	80 40. Green to Gold by The Antlers March 26, 2021 The sixth full-length studio release for New York indie rock band led by Peter Silberman is its first album of new songs in seven years. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.5
	80 41. 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. Metascore: 80 User Score: 8.4
	80 42. 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. Metascore: 80 User Score: tbd
	80 43. 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. Metascore: 80 User Score: 6.6
	79 44. The Plugs I Met 2 by Benny the Butcher March 19, 2021 The nine-track release from the New York hip-hop artist and producer Harry Fraud features guest appearances from 2 Chainz, Chinx, Fat Joe, French Montana, Rick Hyde, and Jim Jones. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 45. Homecoming by Du Blonde April 2, 2021 The third full-length release for Beth Jeans Houghton as Du Blonde features guest appearances from Andy Bell, Ezra Furman, Shirley Manson, and The Farting Suffragettes. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 46. The Bitter Truth by Evanescence March 26, 2021 The fifth full-length studio release for the rock band led by Amy Lee was produced by Nick Raskulinecz. Metascore: 79 User Score: 9.2
	79 47. 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. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 48. Working With God by Melvins February 26, 2021 This is the latest full-length release for the Melvins line-up that includes Buzz Osborne, Dale Crover, and Mike Dillard (also known as "Melvins 1983"). Metascore: 79 User Score: 8.0
	79 49. Head of Roses by Flock of Dimes April 2, 2021 The second full-length release for the Jenn Wasner solo project was recorded at her North Carolina studio. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	79 50. 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. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.5
	79 51. ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE by BROCKHAMPTON April 9, 2021 The sixth full-length studio release for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop collective features guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Baird, Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, SoGone SoFlexy, and Charlie Wilson. Metascore: 79 User Score: 9.0
	79 52. 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. Metascore: 79 User Score: 7.7
	79 53. 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. Metascore: 79 User Score: 9.0
	79 54. These 13 by Jimbo Mathus March 5, 2021 The debut full-length collaboration between Jimbo Mathus and Andrew Bird as a duo was recorded live to tape and was produced by Mike Viola. Metascore: 79 User Score: tbd
	78 55. World's Most Stressed Out Gardener by Chad VanGaalen March 19, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Canadian singer-songwriter includes instruments like a homemade lithophone and pipes from his basement. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.9
	78 56. 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. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	78 57. 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. Metascore: 78 User Score: 8.4
	78 58. 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. Metascore: 78 User Score: 7.2
	78 59. 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. Metascore: 78 User Score: tbd
	77 60. 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. Metascore: 77 User Score: 8.2
	77 61. Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection by Matthew E. White April 9, 2021 This is the debut full-length collaboration between Matthew E. White and Lonnie Holley. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	77 62. Show Me How You Disappear by IAN SWEET March 5, 2021 The third full-length release for Jilian Medford indie pop project features production from Andrew Sarlo and Andy Seltzer. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	77 63. Californian Soil by London Grammar April 16, 2021 The third full-length release for the British trio features production from Charlie Andrew, Everton Nelson, George FitzGerald, and Steve Mac. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	77 64. The Shadow I Remember by Cloud Nothings February 26, 2021 The latest full-length release for the Cleveland indie rock band led by Dylan Baldi was produced by Steve Albini. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	77 65. 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. Metascore: 77 User Score: tbd
	76 66. Kids by Noga Erez March 26, 2021 The second full-length release for the Israeli electronic pop artist/producer features guest appearances from BLIMES, Reo Cragun and ROUSSO. Metascore: 76 User Score: 8.2
	76 67. Still Woman Enough by Loretta Lynn March 19, 2021 The 50th full-length studio release for the country artist features guest appearances from Reba McEntire, Margo Price, Tanya Tucker, and Carrie Underwood. Metascore: 76 User Score: 4.8
	75 68. The Pet Parade by Fruit Bats March 5, 2021 The ninth full-length release for Eric D. Johnson's indie folk project was produced and engineered with Josh Kaufman. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	75 69. 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. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	75 70. Oh No by Xiu Xiu March 26, 2021 The duets album from the experimental band led by Jaime Stewart includes Alice Bag, Valerie Diaz, Drab Majesty, Haley Fohr, Liz Harris, Liars, Owen Pallett, Fabrizio Modonese Palumbo, Susanne Sachsse, Greg Saunier, Angela Seo, Shearwater, Twin Shadow, Sharon Van Etten, and Chelsea Wolfe. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.3
	75 71. I Won't Care How You Remember Me by Tigers Jaw March 5, 2021 The sixth full-length release for the Pennsylvania indie rock band was produced by Will Yip. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	75 72. 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. Metascore: 75 User Score: 8.4
	75 73. In Ferneaux by Blanck Mass February 26, 2021 The latest release for Benjamin John Power's solo electronic project features two 20-minutes long tracks. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	75 74. 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. Metascore: 75 User Score: tbd
	75 75. 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. Metascore: 75 User Score: 7.3
	74 76. 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. Metascore: 74 User Score: 6.2
	74 77. 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. Metascore: 74 User Score: 7.9
	73 78. Believer by Smerz February 26, 2021 This is the debut full-length release for the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	73 79. Somewhere by Sun June February 5, 2021 The second full-length release for the Austin-based indie pop band was produced by Danny Reisch. Metascore: 73 User Score: tbd
	73 80. Today We're the Greatest by Middle Kids March 19, 2021 The second full-length release for the Australian trio was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Lars Stalfors. Metascore: 73 User Score: 6.6
	73 81. Dancing with the Devil... The Art of Starting Over by Demi Lovato April 2, 2021 The seventh full-length release for the actress/pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from Noah Cyrus, Sam Fischer, Ariana Grande, and Saweetie. Metascore: 73 User Score: 9.2
	72 82. 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. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.5
	72 83. 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. Metascore: 72 User Score: tbd
	72 84. Detroit Stories by Alice Cooper February 26, 2021 The latest full-length solo release for the shock rocker features a few songs from his 2019 EP Breadcrumbs, new covers and songs. Metascore: 72 User Score: 7.3
	72 85. Poster Girl by Zara Larsson March 5, 2021 The third full-length release for the Swedish pop artist features a guest appearance from Young Thug. Metascore: 72 User Score: 8.3
	72 86. This Is Really Going To Hurt by Flyte April 9, 2021 The second full-length British indie trio was recorded in Los Angeles with Justin Raisen, Andrew Sarlo and mixing engineer Ali Chant. Metascore: 72 User Score: tbd
	71 87. Is 4 Lovers by Death from Above March 26, 2021 The fourth full-length studio release for the Canadian dance-punk duo was self-produced and recorded. Metascore: 71 User Score: 7.5
	70 88. Collections from the Whiteout by Ben Howard March 26, 2021 The fourth full-length studio release for the British singer-songwriter was produced with The National's Aaron Dessner. Metascore: 70 User Score: 8.1
	69 89. 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. Metascore: 69 User Score: tbd
	69 90. 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. Metascore: 69 User Score: tbd
	69 91. When You See Yourself by Kings of Leon March 5, 2021 The first full-length release since 2016's Walls for the Southern rock band was produced by Markus Dravs. Metascore: 69 User Score: 7.6
	66 92. In Another World by Cheap Trick April 9, 2021 The 20th full-length studio release for the rock band was produced with Julian Raymond. Metascore: 66 User Score: 7.8
	62 93. 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. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.8
	62 94. Justice by Justin Bieber March 19, 2021 The sixth full-length release for the pop singer-songwriter features guest appearances from BEAM, benny blanco, Burna Boy, Chance The Rapper, Daniel Caesar, Giveon, Dominic Fike, Khalid, and The Kid LAROI. Metascore: 62 User Score: 7.4
	62 95. The Battle at Garden's Gate by Greta Van Fleet April 16, 2021 The second full-length release for the Michigan rock band was recorded with producer Greg Kurstin. Metascore: 62 User Score: 9.1

Album Releases by Score

Conflict Of Interest

Carnage

For Those I Love

Ignorance

An Overview on Phenomenal Nature

Flock

Angel Tears in Sunlight

Sound Ancestors

Deacon

Smiling With No Teeth

Promises

New Long Leg

Way Down in the Rust Bucket [Live]

The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers

Course in Fable

Little Oblivions

As Days Get Dark

Cool Dry Place

The Art of Losing

As the Love Continues

For the First Time

Yol

Collapsed in Sunbeams

Fearless (Taylor's Version)

G_d's Pee AT STATE'S END!

Sketchy.

L.W.

Great Spans of Muddy Time

Not Your Muse

Chemtrails Over the Country Club

private LIFE

A Common Turn

On All Fours

For Those That Wish to Exist

Invisible Cities

Good Woman

How Many Times

Besnard Lakes Are the Last of the Great Thunderstorm Warnings

Nature Always Wins

Green to Gold

The Last Exit

Shyga! The Sunlight Mound

I've Seen All I Need to See

The Plugs I Met 2

Homecoming

The Bitter Truth

Cooler Returns

Working With God

Head of Roses

Super Monster

ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE

Glowing in the Dark

Flowers for Vases/descansos

These 13

World's Most Stressed Out Gardener

Gas Lit

Tyron

Open Door Policy

Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan!

Isles

Broken Mirror: A Selfie Reflection

Show Me How You Disappear

Californian Soil

The Shadow I Remember

Palberta5000

Kids

Still Woman Enough

The Pet Parade

Vertigo Days

Oh No

I Won't Care How You Remember Me

OK Human

In Ferneaux

Lost Themes III: Alive After Death

Medicine at Midnight

The Future Bites

Home

Believer

Somewhere