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Motomami
94
1.

Motomami
by Rosalía
March 18, 2022
The third full-length release for Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía features guest appearances from Tokischa and The Weeknd.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.8
Feeding the Machine
89
2.

Feeding the Machine
by Binker & Moses
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for British free jazz duo Binker & Moses was recorded by producer Hugh Padgham.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
89
3.

Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
by Kendrick Lamar
May 13, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for rapper Kendrick Lamar features guest appearances from Baby Keem, Blxst, Sam Dew, Ghostface Killah, Beth Gibbons of Portishead, Kodak Black, Tanna Leone, Taylour Paige, Amanda Reifer, Sampha, and Summer Walker.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
9.0
This Is a Photograph
87
4.

This Is a Photograph
by Kevin Morby
May 13, 2022
The seventh full-length solo release for singer-songwriter Kevin Morby was produced by Sam Cohen and was inspired in part by old family photographs he looked at after his father had a heath scare.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.5
For You Who Are the Wronged
87
5.

For You Who Are the Wronged
by Kathryn Joseph
April 22, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Scottish singer-songwriter Kathryn Joseph was co-produced with Lomond Campbell.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Live at the El Mocambo
87
6.

Live at the El Mocambo
by The Rolling Stones
May 13, 2022
The two-disc release from The Rolling Stones features the official recording of two secret 1977 shows at Toronto's 300-capacity The El Mocambo club, including the full set from the second show.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Electricity
87
7.

Electricity
by Ibibio Sound Machine
March 25, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Nigerian Afro-funk electronic band Ibibio Sound Machine was produced by Hot Chip.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Wet Leg
87
8.

Wet Leg
by Wet Leg
April 8, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Isle Of Wight indie rock duo Wet Leg was produced and recorded by Dan Carey except for two tracks produced by Jon McMullen ("Chaise Longue") and Josh Mobaraki ("Angelica").
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.3
It's Almost Dry
86
9.

It's Almost Dry
by Pusha T
April 22, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for rapper Push T features guest appearances from Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Labrinth, Lil Uzi Vert, Malice, Don Toliver, Pharrell Williams, and Ye.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.6
A Light for Attracting Attention
86
10.

A Light for Attracting Attention
by The Smile
May 13, 2022
The debut full-length release for Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner as The Smile was produced by Nigel Godrich.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.9
Diaspora Problems
86
11.

Diaspora Problems
by Soul Glo
March 25, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Philadelphia hardcore band Soul Glo features guest appearances BEARCAT, McKinley Dixon, Kathryn Edwards, Lojii, Mother Maryrose and Zula Wildheart.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life
85
12.

Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life
by Bob Vylan
April 22, 2022
The latest full-length release for London-based duo Bob Vylan was self-produced, mixed and recorded with contributions from Laurent 'Lags' Barnard of Gallows, Bobby Bentham of Strange Bones, Josh and Jon Skints of The Skints.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Classic Objects
85
13.

Classic Objects
by Jenny Hval
March 11, 2022
The latest full-length release for Oslo-based singer-songwriter Jenny Hval features songs about places she has been as well as imagined places.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.0
Melt My Eyez See Your Future
85
14.

Melt My Eyez See Your Future
by Denzel Curry
March 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Florida rapper Denzel Curry features guest appearances from 454, 6LACK, Robert Glasper, Jasiah, JID, Buzzy Lee, Rico Nasty, Bridget Perez, Powers Pleasant, Karriem Riggins, slowthai, T-Pain, and Saul Williams.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
9.1
If My Wife New I'd Be Dead
85
15.

If My Wife New I'd Be Dead
by CMAT
March 4, 2022
This is the debut full-length release for the Irish pop singer-songwriter Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson as CMAT.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
9.0
Skinty Fia
85
16.

Skinty Fia
by Fontaines D.C.
April 22, 2022
The third full-length studio release for Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. was produced by Dan Carey and features an accordion on one track.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.0
I Dont Know Who Needs to Hear This...
85
17.

I Dont Know Who Needs to Hear This...
by Tomberlin
April 29, 2022
The second full-length release for singer-songwriter Sarah Beth Tomberlin was recorded over two weeks in Brooklyn with producer and engineer Phil Weinrobe.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Topical Dancer
85
18.

Topical Dancer
by Charlotte Adigéry
March 4, 2022
The debut full-length release for Belgian electro-pop duo Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul was co-produced by Soulwax.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
Dance Fever
85
19.

Dance Fever
by Florence + the Machine
May 13, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for British indie rock band Florence + The Machine features production with Jack Antonoff and Glass Animals' Dave Bayley.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
9.4
Impera
84
20.

Impera
by Ghost
March 11, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for the Swedish rock band Ghost was produced by Klas Ahlund.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.9
How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars
84
21.

How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars
by The Weather Station
March 4, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Canadian band The Weather Station was written at the same time as 2021's Ignorance.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
Carry Me Home
84
22.

Carry Me Home
by Mavis Staples
May 20, 2022
The collaboration between Mavis Staples and Levon Helm was recording at his Woodstock studios during the summer of 2011.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
You Belong There
84
23.

You Belong There
by Daniel Rossen
April 8, 2022
The debut full-length solo release for Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen was self-produced and recorded at his home studio in New Mexico.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
The Line Is a Curve
84
24.

The Line Is a Curve
by Kae Tempest
April 8, 2022
The latest full-length release for London-based poet/musician Kae Tempest features guest appearances from Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract, Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten, Confucius MC, and Lianne La Havas.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
Limbs
84
25.

Limbs
by Keeley Forsyth
February 25, 2022
The second full-length release for British singer-songwriter Keeley Forsyth was produced with Ross Downes.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Frank
84
26.

Frank
by Fly Anakin
March 11, 2022
The debut full-length studio release for rapper Fly Anakin features guest appearances from Big Kahuna OG Henny L.O., Billz Egypt, Nickelus F, and Pink Siifu.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Tipping Point
83
27.

The Tipping Point
by Tears for Fears
February 25, 2022
British pop-rock duo Tears For Fears worked with Charlton Pettus, Florian Reutter and Sacha Skarbek on its first full-length studio release in 17 years.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.9
Everything Was Beautiful
83
28.

Everything Was Beautiful
by Spiritualized
April 22, 2022
The ninth full-length studio release for J Spaceman's space rock band Spiritualized was recorded at 11 different studios.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
The Unraveling of Puptheband
83
29.

The Unraveling of Puptheband
by PUP
April 1, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Toronto punk band PUP was produced with Peter Katis.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.4
El Mirador
83
30.

El Mirador
by Calexico
April 8, 2022
The 10th full-length studio release for Arizona duo Calexico was recorded at Sergio Mendoza's home studio and features vocals from Gaby Moreno and Jairo Zavala.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Palomino
83
31.

Palomino
by Miranda Lambert
April 29, 2022
The latest full-length release for country singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert features a guest appearance from The B-52's.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
9.2
Whatever the Weather
83
32.

Whatever the Weather
by Whatever the Weather
April 8, 2022
The debut full-length release for Whatever the Weather, the side project for London-based electronic producer Loraine James features more ambient sounds.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
PAINLESS
83
33.

PAINLESS
by Nilüfer Yanya
March 4, 2022
London-based singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya worked with Wilma Archer, Jazzi Bobbi, Bullion, and Andrew Sarlo for her second full-length release.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.3
Blue Water Road
83
34.

Blue Water Road
by Kehlani
April 29, 2022
The third full-length studio release for R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani features guest appearances from Ambré, Justin Bieber, Blxst, Jessie Reyez, Syd, and Thundercat.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
9.6
Past Life Regression
83
35.

Past Life Regression
by Papercuts
April 1, 2022
The seventh full-length release for the Jason Quever-led project Papercuts was self-recorded.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Sonancy
83
36.

Sonancy
by Loop
March 25, 2022
The first full-length release for British rock band Loop in over 30 years features a new line-up led by Robert Hampson.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Harry's House
82
37.

Harry's House
by Harry Styles
May 20, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Harry Styles was recorded in Los Angeles, Tokyo and the United Kingdom.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
9.0
Ramona Park Broke My Heart
82
38.

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:
8.2
Warm Chris
82
39.

Warm Chris
by Aldous Harding
March 25, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Cardiff-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding was recorded in Wales and produced by John Parish.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.5
Chloe and the Next 20th Century
82
40.

Chloe and the Next 20th Century
by Father John Misty
April 8, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Josh Tillman as Father John Misty was produced with Jonathan Wilson.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.1
Labyrinthitis
82
41.

Labyrinthitis
by Destroyer
March 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Dan Bejar-led band Destroyer was produced and mixed by John Collins.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Gifted
82
42.

Gifted
by Koffee
March 25, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Jamaican reggae artist Koffee features production with JAE5 and Frank Dukes.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Fever Dreams, Pts. 1-4
82
43.

Fever Dreams, Pts. 1-4
by Johnny Marr
February 25, 2022
The fourth full-length solo studio release for former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr was recorded during the COVID-19 lockdown with half of the tracks released on two EPs (Fever Dreams Pt. 1 and 2) in 2021.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
Broken Hearts Club
82
44.

Broken Hearts Club
by Syd
April 8, 2022
The second full-length release for Los Angeles R&B artist Syd features guest appearances from Kehlani, Lucky Daye and Smino.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Two Ribbons
82
45.

Two Ribbons
by Let's Eat Grandma
April 29, 2022
The third full-length release for the British duo Let's Eat Grandma was produced with David Wrench.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.8
Preacher's Daughter
82
46.

Preacher's Daughter
by Ethel Cain
May 13, 2022
The debut full-length release for Alabama-based singer-songwriter Ethel Cain was self-produced.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
9.1
God Don't Make Mistakes
81
47.

God Don't Make Mistakes
by Conway the Machine
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length solo release for Buffalo rapper Conway The Machine features guest appearances from 7xvethegenius, Benny The Butcher, Lil Wayne, Novel, Keisha Plum, Annette Price, Rick Ross, Jill Scott, Beanie Sigel, Jae Skeese, T.I., and Westside Gunn.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.7
Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky
81
48.

Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder to the Sky
by Porridge Radio
May 20, 2022
The third full-length release for British indie rock quartet Porridge Radio was co-produced by Tom Carmichael with the band's own singer Dana Margolin and drummer Sam Yardley.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Zeit
81
49.

Zeit
by Rammstein
April 29, 2022
When Rammstein's tour was postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they started writing and recording this eighth studio release during the lockdowns.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
9.3
Bronco
81
50.

Bronco
by Orville Peck
April 8, 2022
The second full-length release for the masked Canadian country artist Orville Peck was inspired in part by '70s country and California psychedelic rock music.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.6
Endless Rooms
81
51.

Endless Rooms
by Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
May 6, 2022
The third full-length release for Melbourne-based indie rock band Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever was produced with Matt Duffy.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
5.8
Wild Loneliness
80
52.

Wild Loneliness
by Superchunk
February 25, 2022
The 12th full-length release for North Carolina indie rock band Superchunk features contributions from such artists as Tracyanne Campbell of Camera Obscura, R.E.M.'s Mike Mills, Owen Pallett, Andy Stack of Wye Oak, Sharon Van Etten, Norman Blake and Raymond McGinley of Teenage Fanclub.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Running with the Hurricane
80
53.

Running with the Hurricane
by Camp Cope
March 25, 2022
The third full-length release for Australian trio Camp Cope was recorded, produced and mixed with Anna Laverty.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
We've Been Going About This All Wrong
80
54.

We've Been Going About This All Wrong
by Sharon Van Etten
May 6, 2022
The sixth full-length release from singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten was produced with Daniel Knowles.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Growing Up
80
55.

Growing Up
by The Linda Lindas
April 8, 2022
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based punk band The Linda Lindas was recorded, mixed and produced by Carlos de la Garza.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.5
Get On Board
80
56.

Get On Board
by Taj Mahal
April 22, 2022
The latest full-length release for the collaboration between Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder features covers of songs from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Squeeze
79
57.

Squeeze
by SASAMI
February 25, 2022
The second full-length release for Los Angeles-based artist SASAMI features elements of classical, country-pop, folk rock, and nu-metal music.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Headful of Sugar
79
58.

Headful of Sugar
by Sunflower Bean
May 6, 2022
The third full-length release for New York indie rock trio Sunflower Bean was produced and mixed by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
LP.8
79
59.

LP.8
by Kelly Lee Owens
April 29, 2022
The latest full-length release for Welsh electronic artist Kelly Lee Owens was created in Oslo with Lasse Marhaug.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Crash
79
60.

Crash
by Charli XCX
March 18, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for British pop artist Charli XCX features guest appearances from Christine and the Queens, Caroline Polachek, and Rina Sawayama.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Radiate Like This
79
61.

Radiate Like This
by Warpaint
May 6, 2022
The first full-length release in nearly six years for Los Angeles indie rock band Warpaint was produced with Sam Petts-Davies.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.6
Ivory
79
62.

Ivory
by Omar Apollo
April 8, 2022
The latest full-length release for singer-songwriter Omar Apollo features guest appearances from Daniel Caesar and Kali Uchis.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
9.2
(Watch My Moves)
78
63.

(Watch My Moves)
by Kurt Vile
April 15, 2022
The first full-length release on Verve Records for Philadelphia rock artist Kurt Vile was self-produced with contributions from Chastity Belt, Cate Le Bon, Sarah Jones, Stella Mozgawa, Rob Schnapf, James Stewart, and The Violators.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.6
A Bit of Previous
78
64.

A Bit of Previous
by Belle and Sebastian
May 6, 2022
The latest full-length release for Scottish indie pop band Belle And Sebastian was self-produced and features contributions from Kevin Burleigh, Shawn Everett, Brian McNeil, and Matt Wiggins.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.3
Raum
78
65.

Raum
by Tangerine Dream
February 25, 2022
This is the second full-length release for German electronic band Tangerine Dream after the death of Edgar Froese in 2015.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Things Are Great
78
66.

Things Are Great
by Band of Horses
March 4, 2022
The first full-length studio release in five years for the Ben Bridwell-led band Band Of Horses.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.8
Tilt
78
67.

Tilt
by Confidence Man
April 1, 2022
The second full-length release for Australian dance quartet Confidence Man was self-produced and mixed by Ewan Pearson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.4
EYEYE
78
68.

EYEYE
by Lykke Li
May 20, 2022
The fifth full-length release for Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li was produced by Björn Yttling.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
9.0
Mahal
78
69.

Mahal
by Toro y Moi
April 29, 2022
The seventh full-length studio release for Chaz Bear as Toro y Moi features guest appearances from Salami Rose Joe Louis, The Mattson 2, and Sofie.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.6
Never Let Me Go
78
70.

Never Let Me Go
by Placebo
March 25, 2022
The eighth full-length studio release for the British alternative rock band Placebo is its first album in nine years and the first as a duo (drummer Steve Forrest left in 2015).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
9.0
*Happiness Not Included
78
71.

*Happiness Not Included
by Soft Cell
May 6, 2022
The first full-length studio release in 20 years for British synth-pop duo Soft Cell features a song collaboration with the Pet Shop Boys.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Forgiveness
77
72.

Forgiveness
by Girlpool
April 29, 2022
The fourth full-length release for Los Angeles indie pop duo Girlpool was produced by Yves Rothman.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Emotional Eternal
77
73.

Emotional Eternal
by Melody's Echo Chamber
April 29, 2022
The third full-length release for French artist Melody's Echo Chamber was produced by Dungen's Reine Fiske and The Amazing's Fredrik Swahn.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
For the Sake of Bethel Woods
77
74.

For the Sake of Bethel Woods
by Midlake
March 18, 2022
The fifth full-length studio release for Texas folk rock band Midlake was produced by John Congleton.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.8
Forever
77
75.

Forever
by Phife Dawg
March 22, 2022
Phife Dawg's posthumous release features guest appearances from Cheryl Boyce-Taylor, Darien Brockington, Busta Rhymes, Dwele, Illa J, Lyric Jones, Little Brother, Maseo of De La Soul, Renée Neufville, Pos of De La Soul, Q-Tip, Rapsody, Redman, V.Rich, and Angela Winbush.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.3
How to Let Go
77
76.

How to Let Go
by Sigrid
May 6, 2022
The second full-length release for the Norwegian pop singer-songwriter Sigrid features a guest appearance from Bring Me The Horizon.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.6
Ghetto Gods
76
77.

Ghetto Gods
by EarthGang
February 25, 2022
The latest full-length release for Atlanta hip-hop duo EarthGang features guest appearances from Baby Tate, Nick Cannon, J. Cole, Future, CeeLo Green, JID, Ari Lennox, Musiq Soulchild, and Lynae Vanee.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
caroline
76
78.

caroline
by Caroline
February 25, 2022
The debut full-length release for the London-based eight-member group features elements of Appalachian folk, classical, emo, and post-rock music.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Angel in Realtime
76
79.

Angel in Realtime
by Gang of Youths
February 25, 2022
The third full-length release for the London-based Australian alternative rock band Gang Of Youths is said to be about the life of frontman Dave Le'aupepe's late "father, indigenous identity, death, grief and God."
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Just Like That...
76
80.

Just Like That...
by Bonnie Raitt
April 22, 2022
The first new studio release in six years for Bonnie Raitt was recorded in Northern California and produced with Ryan Freeland.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Familia
76
81.

Familia
by Camila Cabello
April 8, 2022
The third full-length solo release for Camila Cabello features guest appearances from Maria Becerra, Ed Sheeran, WILLOW, and Yotuel.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
9.4
Present Tense
75
82.

Present Tense
by Yumi Zouma
March 18, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the New Zealand electro-pop band was recorded remotely with some in-studio sessions in Los Angeles, London, Florence, New York and New Zealand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Fear of the Dawn
75
83.

Fear of the Dawn
by Jack White
April 8, 2022
The fourth full-length solo release for Jack White is the first of two albums expected in 2022 (Entering Heaven Alive is set for July 22 release).
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.5
Back in Black
74
84.

Back in Black
by Cypress Hill
March 18, 2022
The latest full-length release for the California hip-hop group Cypress Hill features guest appearances from Demrick and Dizzy Wright.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.0
Songs of the Recollection
74
85.

Songs of the Recollection
by Cowboy Junkies
March 25, 2022
The latest full-length release from Cowboy Junkies features covers of songs by such artists as David Bowie, Vic Chestnutt, The Cure, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, Gram Parsons, The Rolling Stones, and Neil Young.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
WE
74
86.

WE
by Arcade Fire
May 6, 2022
The sixth full-length release for Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire is its final one with Will Butler, who left the band after the album was completed.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
Second Nature
74
87.

Second Nature
by Lucius
April 8, 2022
The first full-length studio release in six years for Lucius features guest appearances from Brandi Carlile and Sheryl Crow.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
In/Out/In
74
88.

In/Out/In
by Sonic Youth
March 18, 2022
The five-track release features rare and unreleased improvised songs from Sonic Youth between 2000 and 2010.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Love Sux
74
89.

Love Sux
by Avril Lavigne
February 25, 2022
The seventh full-length studio release for Canadian pop-punk artist Avril Lavigne features guest appearances from blackbear, Mark Hoppus and Machine Gun Kelly.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
9.3
Leave the Light On
73
90.

Leave the Light On
by Pillow Queens
April 1, 2022
The second full-length release for Irish rock band Pillow Queens was written over three months and recorded by returning producer Tommy McLaughlin.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Dropout Boogie
73
91.

Dropout Boogie
by The Black Keys
May 13, 2022
The latest full-length release for rock duo The Black Keys features a guest appearance from ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Giving the World Away
73
92.

Giving the World Away
by Hatchie
April 22, 2022
The second full-length release for Australian singer-songwriter Hatchie was produced by Jorge Elbrecht and features contributions from Joe Agius and Beach House's James Barone.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Broken Equipment
73
93.

Broken Equipment
by Bodega
March 11, 2022
The second full-length release for the Brooklyn art-punk band BODEGA was mixed by Bryce Goggin.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
tbd
Oxy Music
73
94.

Oxy Music
by Alex Cameron
March 11, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for Australian singer-songwriter Alex Cameron features contributions from Jackie McLeann, Lloyd Vines and Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.7
Omnium Gatherum
72
95.

Omnium Gatherum
by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
April 22, 2022
The 20th full-length studio release for Australian psychedelic rock band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard was produced by Stu Mackenzie.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Unlimited Love
71
96.

Unlimited Love
by Red Hot Chili Peppers
April 1, 2022
The first full-length release in six years for the Red Hot Chili Peppers is also the first with John Frusciante since 2006's Stadium Arcadium.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Georgia Gothic
71
97.

Georgia Gothic
by Mattiel
March 18, 2022
The third full-length release for the Atlanta-based duo Mattiel was mostly recorded in Northern Georgia.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Who Cares?
70
98.

Who Cares?
by Rex Orange County
March 11, 2022
The fourth full-length release for the British singer-songwriter Rex Orange County features a guest appearance from Tyler, The Creator.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.3
Serpentina
69
99.

Serpentina
by Banks
April 8, 2022
The fourth full-length studio release for California artist Banks features a guest appearance from Samoht.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
The Turning Year
68
100.

The Turning Year
by Roger Eno
April 22, 2022
The first full-length solo release on Deutsche Grammophon for British composer/pianist Roger Eno features the German string ensemble Scoring Berlin.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
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