Album Releases by User Score


Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war) 1.

Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war)

by Jaimie Branch
August 25, 2023
The posthumous release from jazz trumpeter Jaimie Branch was recorded in April 2022 and completed by her family, her band and label after her death in August 2022.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.8
The Greater Wings 2.

The Greater Wings

by Julie Byrne
July 7, 2023
The first full-length release from Julie Byrne since 2017's Not Even Happiness was recorded with the late Eric Littmann and completed with producer Alex Somers.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
Guts 3.

Guts

by Olivia Rodrigo
September 8, 2023
The second full-length studio release from actress/pop artist Olivia Rodrigo was produced by Dan Nigro.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We 4.

The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We

by Mitski
September 15, 2023
The latest full-length release from Mitski recorded in Nashville and Los Angeles by producer Patrick Hyland includes an orchestra arranged and conducted by Drew Erickson and a 17-person choir.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Chrome Dreams 5.

Chrome Dreams

by Neil Young
August 11, 2023
The official release for Neil Young's "lost" album that was originally set to be released in 1977 features two previously unreleased tracks (the rest have been included in other albums/collections).
Metascore:
89
User Score:
6.7
I Am Not There Anymore 6.

I Am Not There Anymore

by The Clientele
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from British indie-pop band The Clientele was recorded in London from 2019-2022, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.1
Black Rainbows 7.

Black Rainbows

by Corinne Bailey Rae
September 15, 2023
The first full-length release since 2016's The Heart Speaks In Whispers from British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae was inspired by the exhibits she saw at the Stony Island Arts Bank.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
tbd
My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross 8.

My Back Was a Bridge for You to Cross

by Anohni & the Johnsons
July 7, 2023
The first new full-length studio release from Anohni since 2016 solo LP Hopelessness was produced by Jimmy Hogarth.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.9
Live in Brooklyn 2011 9.

Live in Brooklyn 2011

by Sonic Youth
August 18, 2023
The live recording of the final New York concert from Sonic Youth at Brooklyn's Williamsburg Waterfront on August 12, 2011 was originally released digitally on Bandcamp but is remastered and remixed for its physical release.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
tbd
Sundial 10.

Sundial

by Noname
August 11, 2023
The latest full-length release from rapper Noname features gest appearances by $Ilkmoney, Ayoni, Common, Jay Electronica, Eryn Allen Kane, Jimetta Rose, Stout, Voices of Creation, and billy woods.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.1
Hit Parade 11.

Hit Parade

by Róisín Murphy
September 8, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from Irish artist Róisín Murphy was produced by DJ Koze.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.7
Jaguar II 12.

Jaguar II

by Victoria Monét
August 25, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from R&B artist Victoria Monét features guest appearances by Buju Banton, Earth Wind & Fire, Lucky Daye, and Hazel Monét.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.3
Bird Machine 13.

Bird Machine

by Sparklehorse
September 8, 2023
The posthumous release from indie rock band Sparklehorse was originally recorded in 2010 before the death of Mark Linkous. It also features two previously unreleased tracks, one which features a guest appearance by Granddaddy's Jason Lytle.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
tbd
Relentless 14.

Relentless

by Pretenders
September 1, 2023
The latest full-length release from the Pretenders features Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, who provided string arrangements and conducted the 12 Ensemble for the album’s final track, "I Think About You Daily."
Metascore:
85
User Score:
tbd
I Inside the Old Year Dying 15.

I Inside the Old Year Dying

by PJ Harvey
July 7, 2023
The 10th full-length studio release from British singer-songwriter PJ Harvey was produced with Flood and John Parish.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
I've Got Me 16.

I've Got Me

by Joanna Sternberg
June 30, 2023
The second full-length release from New York city singer-songwriter Joanna Sternberg was produced by Matt Sweeney.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
Chaos for the Fly 17.

Chaos for the Fly

by Grian Chatten
June 30, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten was produced with Dan Carey.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You 18.

Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You

by Bonnie "Prince" Billy
August 11, 2023
The latest full-length release from Will Oldham as Bonnie "Prince" Billy was recorded in Kentucky with contributions from Sara Louise Callaway, Kendall Carter, Elisabeth Fuchsia, Dave Howard, Emmett Kelly, Drew Miller, and Dane Waters.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
The Ballad of Darren 19.

The Ballad of Darren

by Blur
July 21, 2023
The first full-length release from British rock band Blur since 2015's The Magic Whip was produced by James Ford.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.0
HELLMODE 20.

HELLMODE

by Jeff Rosenstock
September 1, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from punk rocker Jeff Rosenstock was recorded in Los Angeles by Jack Shirley.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
tbd
Mommy 21.

Mommy

by Be Your Own Pet
August 25, 2023
The first new studio release in 15 years from Nashville punk band Be Your Own Pet was recorded in Nashville with producer Jeremy Ferguson.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
Angels & Queens 22.

Angels & Queens

by Gabriels
July 7, 2023
After 2022's seven-track release, Los Angeles-based trio Gabriels return with six new tracks.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
tbd
The Window 23.

The Window

by Ratboys
August 25, 2023
The fourth full-length release from Chicago indie rock band Ratboys was recorded with Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla in Seattle.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
In the End It Always Does 24.

In the End It Always Does

by The Japanese House
June 30, 2023
The second full-length release from British indie pop artist The Japanese House was produced with George Daniel and Chloe Kraemer.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.6
I Don't Know 25.

I Don't Know

by bdrmm
June 30, 2023
The second full-length studio release from British shoegaze band bdrmm was recorded with producer Alex Greaves.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
For That Beautiful Feeling 26.

For That Beautiful Feeling

by The Chemical Brothers
September 8, 2023
The 10th full-length studio release from British electronic duo The Chemical Brothers features guest appearances by Beck and Halo Maud.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
Everything Is Alive 27.

Everything Is Alive

by Slowdive
September 1, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from British shoegaze band Slowdive was recorded between 2020 and 2022.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
9.2
Struggler 28.

Struggler

by Genesis Owusu
August 18, 2023
The second full-length release from Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu was inspired in part by Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett and Kafka's Metamorphosis.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
Mid Air 29.

Mid Air

by Romy
September 8, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from The xx's Romy Madley-Croft features guest appearances by Fred again.. and Beverly Glenn-Copeland.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.4
The Ones Ahead 30.

The Ones Ahead

by Beverly Glenn-Copeland
July 28, 2023
The first full-length release of new music from Beverly Glenn-Copeland in 20 years was recorded by Mike Shepherd.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
tbd
IRL 31.

IRL

by Mahalia
July 14, 2023
The second full-length studio release from British R&B artist Mahalia features guest appearances by Destin Conrad, JoJo, Kojey Radical, Stormzy, and Joyce Wrice.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
Speak Now (Taylor's Version) 32.

Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

by Taylor Swift
July 7, 2023
Taylor Swift continues re-recordings of her albums with 2010's Speak Now that includes six tracks written for the album but not included previously and features guest appearances from Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
9.2
Leisureland 33.

Leisureland

by Wreckless Eric
August 25, 2023
the latest full-length release from British rock singer-songwriter Wreckless Eric was written after surviving a bout of COVID-19.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Volcano 34.

Volcano

by Jungle
August 11, 2023
The latest full-length release from British electronic duo Jungle features guest appearances from Bas, Channel Tres, Erick the Architect, Mood Talk, Roots Manuva, and JNR Williams.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
Cut Worms 35.

Cut Worms

by Cut Worms
July 21, 2023
The third full-length release for the music project of singer-songwriter Max Clarke features four songs recorded by Florist's Rick Spataro and two songs by Brian and Michael D'Addario of The Lemon Twigs.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Systemic 36.

Systemic

by Divide and Dissolve
June 30, 2023
The fourth full-length release from Australian doom metal duo Divide And Dissolve was produced by Unknown Mortal Orchestra's Ruban Nielson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Intercepted Message 37.

Intercepted Message

by Osees
August 18, 2023
This is the 27th full-length studio release from John Dwyer's Osees.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
9.2
Good Living Is Coming for You 38.

Good Living Is Coming for You

by Sweeping Promises
June 30, 2023
The second full-length release from Kansas post-punk duo Sweeping Promises was self-recorded and produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Eye on the Bat 39.

Eye on the Bat

by Palehound
July 14, 2023
The first full-length studio release from Palehound in four years was co-produced by El Kempner and Sam Owens.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Back to the Water Below 40.

Back to the Water Below

by Royal Blood
September 1, 2023
The fourth full-length release from British rock duo Royal Blood was self-produced.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
On Pain 41.

On Pain

by Lloyd Cole
June 23, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from The Commotions' Lloyd Cole was produced by Chris Hughes.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Haunted Mountain 42.

Haunted Mountain

by Buck Meek
August 25, 2023
The third full-length solo release from Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek features five songs co-written with Jolie Holland.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Perfect Saviors 43.

Perfect Saviors

by The Armed
August 25, 2023
The fifth full-length studio release from Detroit punk/hardcore collective The Armed was mixed by Alan Moulder and features contributions from Eric Avery, Julien Baker, Mark Guiliana, Josh Klinghoffer, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Stephen Perkins, Patrick Shiroishi, Sarah Tudzin, and Troy Van Leeuwen.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Sticks and Stones 44.

Sticks and Stones

by Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real wqs self-produced and features a guest appearance by Lainey Wilson.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
All Her Plans 45.

All Her Plans

by Cable Ties
June 23, 2023
The third full-length release from Australian post-punk trio Cable Ties was produced with Paul Maybury.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Love Hallucination 46.

Love Hallucination

by Jessy Lanza
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Canadian artist Jessy Lanza is said to be inspired by her move from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
The Beggar 47.

The Beggar

by Swans
June 23, 2023
The latest full-length release from experimental rock band The Swans features a nearly 44-minute-long track.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.8
Life Under the Gun 48.

Life Under the Gun

by Militarie Gun
June 23, 2023
The debut full-length release from Militarie Gun, a hardcore band led by Regional Justice Center's Ian Shelton, was recorded with Taylor Young.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Rabbit Rabbit 49.

Rabbit Rabbit

by Speedy Ortiz
September 1, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from indie rock band Speedy Ortiz was co-produced with Sarah Tudzin.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Stories From a Rock 'n' Roll Heart 50.

Stories From a Rock 'n' Roll Heart

by Lucinda Williams
June 30, 2023
The latest full-length release from singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams features contributions from such artists as Jesse Malin, Buddy Miller, Angel Olsen, Margo Price, Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen, and Tommy Stinson.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live] 51.

Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]

by Joni Mitchell
July 28, 2023
The live recording of Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival in 2022 features guest appearances such artists as Brandi Carlile, Shooter Jennings, Wynonna Judd, and Marcus Mumford.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
City of Gold 52.

City of Gold

by Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length release from Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway was produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
The Loveliest Time 53.

The Loveliest Time

by Carly Rae Jepsen
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Carly Rae Jepsen features songs that did not make it into 2022's The Loneliest Time.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
9.1
Clear Pond Road 54.

Clear Pond Road

by Kristin Hersh
September 8, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from Throwing Muses' Kristin Hersh features strings and ambient field recordings.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
3D Country 55.

3D Country

by Geese
June 23, 2023
The second full-length release for Brooklyn rock band Geese was co-produced with James Ford.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Jump for Joy 56.

Jump for Joy

by Hiss Golden Messenger
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from MC Taylor's Hiss Golden Messenger was recorded with Scott Hirsch over two weeks in Texas at the Sonic Ranch studio.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Playing Robots Into Heaven 57.

Playing Robots Into Heaven

by James Blake
September 8, 2023
The latest full-length studio release from James Blake is his first with no guest artists.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
9.0
Beautiful & Brutal Yard 58.

Beautiful & Brutal Yard

by J Hus
July 14, 2023
The latest full-length release from British rapper J Hus features guest appearances by Burna Boy, CB, Drake, Naira Marley, Popcaan, Jorja Smith, and Villz.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Laugh Track 59.

Laugh Track

by The National
September 18, 2023
The surprise release from The National was mostly written at the same time as April's First Two Pages Of Frankenstein and features guest appearances by Bon Iver, Phoebe Bridgers, and Rosanne Cash.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
The Feminine Divine 60.

The Feminine Divine

by Dexys
July 28, 2023
The first full-length release of new material from Dexys (formerly known as the Dexys Midnight Runners) since 2012's One Day I'm Going to Soar was produced by Pete Schwier and Toby Chapman.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
tbd
Messy 61.

Messy

by Olivia Dean
June 30, 2023
The debut full-length release from British po-soul artist Olivia Dean was recorded by Matt Hales.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
9.0
The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons 62.

The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons

by The Hives
August 11, 2023
The lore of Randy Fitzsimmons continues with the first full-length studio release in over 10 years from Swedish garage rock band The Hives is claimed to contain songs found in his grave.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
You're the One 63.

You're the One

by Rhiannon Giddens
August 18, 2023
The third full-length solo release from Carolina Chocolate Drops' Rhiannon Giddens features all original songs and a guest appearance by Jason Isbell.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
tbd
Homo Anxietatem 64.

Homo Anxietatem

by Shamir
August 18, 2023
The ninth full-length release from Philadelphia-based artist Shamir was recorded in London with producer Hoost (aka Justin Tailor).
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
The Good Witch 65.

The Good Witch

by Maisie Peters
June 23, 2023
The second full-length release from British pop singer-songwriter Maisie Peters features production by Elvira Anderfjärd, Jez Ashurst, Brad Ellis, Oscar Görres, Matias Téllez, and Two Inch Punch.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
Road 66.

Road

by Alice Cooper
August 25, 2023
The latest full-length release from rock artist Alice Cooper features contributions from MC5's Wayne Kramer, Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello, and Buckcherry's Keith Nelson.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
5.8
Slugs of Love 67.

Slugs of Love

by Little Dragon
July 7, 2023
The latest full-length release from Swedish electronic band Little Dragon features guest appearances from Damon Albarn and JID.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Unreal Unearth 68.

Unreal Unearth

by Hozier
August 18, 2023
The third full-length release from Irish singer-songwriter Hozier features a guest appearance by Brandi Carlile.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.8
Melodies on Hiatus 69.

Melodies on Hiatus

by Albert Hammond, Jr.
June 23, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. features guest appearances by GoldLink, Matt Helders, Rainsford, and Steve Stevens.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.3
Prestige 70.

Prestige

by Girl Ray
August 4, 2023
The third full-length release from London-based indie-pop trio Girl Ray is said to be inspired by disco and the FX TV series Pose.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Natural Disaster 71.

Natural Disaster

by Bethany Cosentino
July 28, 2023
The debut full-length solo release from Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino was produced by Butch Walker.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
End 72.

End

by Explosions in the Sky
September 15, 2023
The latest full-length release from Texan post-rock band Explosions In The Sky features songs that began with the concept of an ending (end of a relationship, friendship or death).
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Euphoric 73.

Euphoric

by Georgia
July 28, 2023
The third full-length release from British dance-pop artist Georgia was co-produced by Rostam.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Chemistry 74.

Chemistry

by Kelly Clarkson
June 23, 2023
The 10th full-length studio release from Kelly Clarkson features contributions from Carly Rae Jepsen, Nick Jonas, Steve Martin, and Sheila E.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
9.1
Barbie: The Album 75.

Barbie: The Album

by Various Artists
July 21, 2023
The soundtrack for 2023 film Barbie was produced by Mark Ronson and features songs by Ava Max, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, Dominic Fike, Fifty Fifty, Gayle, Haim, Ice Spice, Kaliii, Karol G, Khalid, the Kid Laroi, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress, Sam Smith, Tame Impala, as well as Dua Lipa and Ryan Gosling.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
End of World 76.

End of World

by Public Image Ltd.
August 11, 2023
This is the first full-length release from British post-punk band Public Image Ltd. (PiL) since 2015's What the World Needs Now...
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Mountains 77.

Mountains

by Nils Lofgren
July 21, 2023
The latest full-length solo release from E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren features guest appearances by Ron Carter, David Crosby, the Howard Gospel Choir, Ringo Starr, and Neil Young.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Utopia 78.

Utopia

by Travis Scott
July 28, 2023
The fourth full-length studio release from rapper Travis Scott features guest appearance by 21 Savage, Bad Bunny, Beyonce, James Blake, Bon Iver, Drake, Future, Swae Lee, Playboi Carti, Rob49, Sampha, Sheck Wes, SZA, Teezo Touchdown, The Weeknd, Westside Gunn, and Young Thug.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
End of the Day 79.

End of the Day

by Courtney Barnett
September 8, 2023
The latest full-length release from Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett features instrumental tracks originally written for Danny Cohen's 2021 documentary Anonymous Club.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Austin 80.

Austin

by Post Malone
July 28, 2023
The latest full-length release from Post Malone features guitar and pop influences with production from Louis Bell, Max Martin, Andrew Watt, and Rami Yacoub.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.6
Feed the Beast 81.

Feed the Beast

by Kim Petras
June 23, 2023
The debut full-length studio release for German pop artist Kim Petras features guest appearances by Banks, Nicki Minaj and Sam Smith.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
7.5
Starcatcher 82.

Starcatcher

by Greta Van Fleet
July 21, 2023
The third full-length release from Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet was recorded with producer Dave Cobb.
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.8
How Do You Sleep at Night? 83.

How Do You Sleep at Night?

by Teezo Touchdown
September 8, 2023
The debut full-length studio release from rapper Teezo Touchdown features guest appearances by Fousheé, Janelle Monáe and Isaiah Rusk.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.

Highs and Lows
Highest of the Month
  1. 91

    Guts - Olivia Rodrigo

    • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
    • User Score: 7.8
  2. 90

    The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We - Mitski

    • Release Date: Sep 15, 2023
  3. 88

    Black Rainbows - Corinne Bailey Rae

    • Release Date: Sep 15, 2023
  4. 87

    Hit Parade - Róisín Murphy

    • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
    • User Score: 8.7
  5. 86

    Bird Machine - Sparklehorse

    • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
Lowest of the Month
  1. 57

    It's the End of the World, But It's a Beautiful Day - Thirty Seconds to Mars

    • Release Date: Sep 15, 2023
  2. 66

    End of the Day - Courtney Barnett

    • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
  3. 72

    A Song for Leon: A Tribute to Leon Russell - Various Artists

    • Release Date: Sep 8, 2023
  4. 74

    End - Explosions in the Sky

    • Release Date: Sep 15, 2023
  5. 75

    Club Romantech - Icona Pop

    • Release Date: Sep 1, 2023