Album Releases by User Score


False Lankum 1.

False Lankum

by Lankum
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Irish experimental folk band False Lankum was produced by John "Spud" Murphy.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.7
the record 2.

the record

by boygenius
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length release for indie rock supergroup boygenius was co-produced with Catherine Marks and mixed by Mike Mogis.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
Maps 3.

Maps

by billy woods
May 5, 2023
The second full-length collaboration from Brooklyn rapper billy woods and producer Kenny Segal features guest appearances by Aesop Rock, Benjamin Booker, Danny Brown, ELUCID, Sam Herring, and ShrapKnel.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.2
That! Feels Good! 4.

That! Feels Good!

by Jessie Ware
April 28, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British pop singer-songwriter Jessie Ware was produced by Stuart Price.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Rat Saw God 5.

Rat Saw God

by Wednesday
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from North Carolina's Wednesday was produced by Alex Farrar and was recorded in a week.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.1
Wait Til I Get Over 6.

Wait Til I Get Over

by Durand Jones
May 5, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Durand Jones is about his hometown of Hillaryville, Louisiana and features a guest appearance by Skypp.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
6.8
Everything Harmony 7.

Everything Harmony

by The Lemon Twigs
May 5, 2023
The latest full-length release from New York rock duo The Lemon Twigs was self-produced and mixed.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.3
But Here We Are 8.

But Here We Are

by Foo Fighters
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Foo Fighters is the first without Taylor Hawkins (who passed away in March 2022) and was produced with Greg Kurstin.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
9.1
Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities 9.

Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities

by James Holden
March 31, 2023
This is the latest full-length release from British electronic producer James Holden.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) 10.

Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)

by Yves Tumor
March 17, 2023
The fifth full-length release from experimental artist Yves Tumor was produced by Noah Goldstein.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
With a Hammer 11.

With a Hammer

by Yaeji
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from New York artist Yaeji features both English and Korean lyrics as well as guest appearances from Enayet, Loraine James, K Wata, and Nourished By Time.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.7
Scaring the Hoes 12.

Scaring the Hoes

by JPEGMAFIA
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length collaboration from rappers JPEGMafia and Danny Brown features a guest appearance from redveil.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Everyone's Crushed 13.

Everyone's Crushed

by Water from Your Eyes
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based experimental pop duo Water From Your Eyes is its first on the Matador Records label.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte 14.

The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte

by Sparks
May 26, 2023
The latest full-length release from art pop duo Sparks is its first on the Island Records label since the 1970s.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.5
Formal Growth in the Desert 15.

Formal Growth in the Desert

by Protomartyr
June 2, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from Detroit rock band Protomartyr was recorded in Texas with producer Jake Aron.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
Multitudes 16.

Multitudes

by Feist
April 14, 2023
The sixth full-length studio release from Canadian singer-songwriter Feist was produced with Robbie Lackritz and Mocky.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.2
Memento Mori 17.

Memento Mori

by Depeche Mode
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from British electronic band Depeche Mode was produced by James Ford and Marta Salogni and is its first without Andy Fletcher who unexpectedly died in May 2022.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.2
The Chicago Sessions 18.

The Chicago Sessions

by Rodney Crowell
May 5, 2023
The latest full-length release from Texas singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell was produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Seven Psalms 19.

Seven Psalms

by Paul Simon
May 19, 2023
The acoustic seven-movement composition from Paul Simon features Edie Brickell and VOCES8.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
Blondshell 20.

Blondshell

by Blondshell
April 7, 2023
The debut full-length release from Los Angeles-based Sabrina Teitelbaum as Blondshell was produced by Yves Rothman.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
Shadow Kingdom 21.

Shadow Kingdom

by Bob Dylan
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Bob Dylan is a soundtrack to the Alma Har'el's 2021 film Shadow Kingdom: The Early Songs of Bob Dylan.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Good Lies 22.

Good Lies

by Overmono
May 12, 2023
The debut full-length release from Welsh electronic brother duo Overmono features a guest appearance by St. Panther.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
I Came from Love 23.

I Came from Love

by Dave Okumu
April 14, 2023
The second solo full-length release from Dave Okumu features guest appearances from such artist as Raven Bush, Eska, Grace Jones, Anthony Joseph, Wesley Joseph, Kwabs, Robert Stillman, and Byron Wallen.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Miracle-Level 24.

Miracle-Level

by Deerhoof
March 31, 2023
The first Japanese-language release from San Francisco-based experimental rock band Deerhoof was recorded in Winnipeg by Mike Bradavski.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Drop Cherries 25.

Drop Cherries

by Billie Marten
April 7, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten was co-produced with Dom Monks.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Radical Romantics 26.

Radical Romantics

by Fever Ray
March 10, 2023
The third full-length solo release for The Knife's Karin Dreijer as Fever Ray features contributions from their brother Olof, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Vessel.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.9
10,000 Gecs 27.

10,000 Gecs

by 100 gecs
March 17, 2023
This is the second full-length release from Los Angeles-based hyperpop duo 100 gecs.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
The Art of Forgetting 28.

The Art of Forgetting

by Caroline Rose
March 24, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Austin-based indie artist Caroline Rose was self-produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
UK Grim 29.

UK Grim

by Sleaford Mods
March 10, 2023
The latest full-length release from British post-punk duo Sleaford Mods features contributions from Dry Cleaning's Florence Shaw and Jane’s Addiction's Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Secret Measure 30.

Secret Measure

by Cloth
May 5, 2023
The second full-length release from Scottish duo Cloth was produced by Ali Chant.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Council Skies 31.

Council Skies

by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
June 2, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds was co-produced with Paul Stacey.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.7
Aşk 32.

Aşk

by Altin Gün
March 31, 2023
The fifth full-length release from Amsterdam-based sextet Altin Gün features psychedelic pop versions of traditional Turkish folk songs
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
End of Everything 33.

End of Everything

by Mega Bog
May 19, 2023
The seventh full-length release from Erin Birg as Mega Bog was co-produced with James Krivchenia (who also mixed and played drums on the record).
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. 34.

Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.

by Lana Del Rey
March 24, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release from singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey features guest appearances from Jon Batiste, Bleachers, Father John Misty, Tommy Genesis, Riopy, and SYML.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
9.4
Fuse 35.

Fuse

by Everything But the Girl
April 21, 2023
The first full-length studio release in over 20 years from Everything But The Girl was self-produced by the duo.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
The Rat Road 36.

The Rat Road

by SBTRKT
May 5, 2023
The third full-length studio release from Aaron Jerome under the name SBTRKT features guest appearances by Anna Of The North, Saya Gray, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Leilah, Little Dragon, George Riley, Sampha, Teezo Touchdown, and Toro Y Moi.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.4
The Price of Progress 37.

The Price of Progress

by The Hold Steady
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Brooklyn-based indie rock group The Hold Steady was produced by Josh Kaufman.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
An Inbuilt Fault 38.

An Inbuilt Fault

by Westerman
May 5, 2023
The second full-length release from British Athens-based indie singer-songwriter was produced with Big Thief's James Krivchenia.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
So Much (For) Stardust 39.

So Much (For) Stardust

by Fall Out Boy
March 24, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from Fall Out Boy was produced by Neal Avron.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.7
93696 40.

93696

by Liturgy
March 24, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn-based black metal band Liturgy was recorded by Steve Albini.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
I've Seen a Way 41.

I've Seen a Way

by Mandy, Indiana
May 19, 2023
The debut full-length release from Manchester, England-based band Mandy, Indiana features tracks recorded in caves, crypts and a shopping mall.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
First Two Pages of Frankenstein 42.

First Two Pages of Frankenstein

by The National
April 28, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release from indie rock quintet The National features guest appearances by Phoebe Bridgers, Sufjan Stevens, and Taylor Swift.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.5
Endless Summer Vacation 43.

Endless Summer Vacation

by Miley Cyrus
March 10, 2023
The eighth full-length studio release from Miley Cyrus features guest appearances from Brandi Carlile and Sia as well as production with Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLL Made-It, and Tyler Johnson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.8
The Answer Is Always Yes 44.

The Answer Is Always Yes

by Alex Lahey
May 19, 2023
The third full-length release from Australian singer-songwriter Alex Lahey features songs co-written with Ali Barter, Chris Collins, Jacknife Lee, and John Mark Nelson.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
A Kiss for the Whole World 45.

A Kiss for the Whole World

by Enter Shikari
April 21, 2023
The seventh full-length release from British rock band Enter Shikari was recorded using only solar power in a run-down farmhouse.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.1
Big Picture 46.

Big Picture

by Fenne Lily
April 14, 2023
The third full-length release from British indie folk artist Fenne Lily was produced with Brad Cook (and one track with Christian Lee Hutson).
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Love Invention 47.

The Love Invention

by Alison Goldfrapp
May 12, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Alison Goldfrapp was produced with James Greenwood and Richard X.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
All of This Will End 48.

All of This Will End

by Indigo De Souza
April 28, 2023
The third full-length release from North Carolina indie rock artist Indigo De Souza was produced with Alex Farrar.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
Keep Your Courage 49.

Keep Your Courage

by Natalie Merchant
April 14, 2023
The first full-length solo studio release in nine years for singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant features a guest appearance from Abena Koomson-Davis and contributions from Kinan Azmeh, Steve Davis, and Lúnasa.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
No Highs 50.

No Highs

by Tim Hecker
April 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian electronic artist Tim Hecker features contributions from Colin Stetson.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
72 Seasons 51.

72 Seasons

by Metallica
April 14, 2023
The first full-length studio release of new material from heavy metal band Metallica since 2016's Hardwired... to Self-Destruct was produced with Greg Fidelman.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.7
Bunny 52.

Bunny

by Beach Fossils
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Brooklyn indie rock band Beach Fossils was produced by its frontman, Dustin Payseur.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Good Luck 53.

Good Luck

by Debby Friday
March 24, 2023
The debut full-length release from Toronto-based Debby Friday was produced with Holy Fuck's Graham Walsh and features a guest appearance from Uñas.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Higher than Heaven 54.

Higher than Heaven

by Ellie Goulding
April 7, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British pop artist Ellie Goulding features contributions from Big Sean, Koz, Greg Kurstin, Julia Michaels, Andrew Watt, and Andrew Wells.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
9.0
Plastic Eternity 55.

Plastic Eternity

by Mudhoney
April 7, 2023
The 11th full-length studio release for the Seattle-based rock band Mudhoney was recorded over nine days with producer Johnny Sangster.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Continue as a Guest 56.

Continue as a Guest

by The New Pornographers
March 31, 2023
The ninth full-length studio release for Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers is its first on the Merge label.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Stereo Mind Game 57.

Stereo Mind Game

by Daughter
April 7, 2023
This is the first full-length release in seven years from London-based indie folk trio Daughter since 2016's Not To Disappear (and six years since soundtrack album Music From Before the Storm).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
V 58.

V

by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
March 17, 2023
The fifth full-length release from New Zealand band Unknown Mortal Orchestra features contributions from his father Chris Nielson and was created in Palm Springs, California, and Hilo, Hawaii.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.4
Tracey Denim 59.

Tracey Denim

by Bar Italia
May 19, 2023
This is the third full-length release from Bar Italia, the London-based trio of Nina Cristante, Jezmi Tarik Fehmi, and Sam Fenton.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Gag Order 60.

Gag Order

by Kesha
May 19, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from pop singer-songwriter Kesha was produced by Rick Rubin.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
9.3
My Soft Machine 61.

My Soft Machine

by Arlo Parks
May 26, 2023
The second full-length release from Arlo Parks features a guest appearance by Phoebe Bridgers.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
tbd
Moving On Skiffle 62.

Moving On Skiffle

by Van Morrison
March 10, 2023
Van Morrison latest full-length studio release features skiffle-influenced covers of 23 blues, country, folk, gospel, and jazz songs.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Atum 63.

Atum

by The Smashing Pumpkins
May 5, 2023
The 33-track rock opera/concept album from The Smashing Pumpkins features the story of Shiny, who was first introduced on 1995's Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Celebrants 64.

Celebrants

by Nickel Creek
March 24, 2023
The first full-length studio release since 2014's A Dotted Line from bluegrass trio Nickel Creek was produced, recorded and mixed by Eric Valentine.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Fantasy 65.

Fantasy

by M83
March 17, 2023
The first full-length studio release in seven years from French electronic band M83 was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Dreamer 66.

Dreamer

by Nabihah Iqbal
April 28, 2023
The second full-length release for Nabihah Iqbal under her real name (she previously released music under the name Throwing Shade) was written in Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Folkocracy 67.

Folkocracy

by Rufus Wainwright
June 2, 2023
The latest full-length release from Rufus Wainwright features folk cover songs with guest appearances by Anohni, Andrew Bird, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Madison Cunningham, Susanna Hoffs, Chaka Khan, Lily Lanken, John Legend, Anna McGarrigle, Van Dyke Parks, Nicole Scherzinger, Chris Stills, Chaim Tannenbaum, Martha Wainwright, and Lucy Wainwright Roche.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Songs of Surrender 68.

Songs of Surrender

by U2
March 17, 2023
The latest release from Irish rock band U2 features acoustic or reimagined versions of 40 songs from its back catalogue.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.3
- (Subtract) 69.

- (Subtract)

by Ed Sheeran
May 5, 2023
The final mathematic-titled album from British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran features production from The National's Aaron Dessner.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
6.6
In Pieces 70.

In Pieces

by Chlöe
March 31, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Chlöe (who is one-half of Chloe x Halle) features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, and Future.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.5
Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent 71.

Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent

by Lewis Capaldi
May 19, 2023
The second full-length release from Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi features Pointless, a song co-written by Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid and Ed Sheeran.
Metascore:
58
User Score:
7.7

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.

Highs and Lows
Highest of the Month
  1. 87

    But Here We Are - Foo Fighters

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
    • User Score: 9.1
  2. 85

    Formal Growth in the Desert - Protomartyr

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
  3. 84

    Shadow Kingdom - Bob Dylan

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
  4. 81

    Council Skies - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
    • User Score: 7.7
  5. 80

    I Thought I Was Better Than You - Baxter Dury

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
Lowest of the Month
  1. 69

    Folkocracy - Rufus Wainwright

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
  2. 74

    What Matters Most - Ben Folds

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
  3. 74

    Such Ferocious Beauty - Cowboy Junkies

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
  4. 77

    Bunny - Beach Fossils

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
  5. 78

    Tomorrow Never Comes - Rancid

    • Release Date: Jun 2, 2023