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
That! Feels Good! 3.

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 4.

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
Maps 5.

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:
89
User Score:
8.2
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:
tbd
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:
7.4
Imagine This Is a High Dimensional Space of All Possibilities 8.

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) 9.

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 10.

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 11.

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
Seven Psalms 12.

Seven Psalms

by Paul Simon
May 19, 2023
The acoustic seven-movement composition from Paul Simon features Edie Brickell and VOCES8.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
Multitudes 13.

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 14.

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 15.

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
Blondshell 16.

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:
8.6
The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte 17.

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:
84
User Score:
8.0
Red Moon in Venus 18.

Red Moon in Venus

by Kali Uchis
March 3, 2023
The third full-length studio release for Kali Uchis features guest appearances from Omar Apollo, Don Toliver and Summer Walker.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Everyone's Crushed 19.

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:
84
User Score:
tbd
Good Lies 20.

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:
tbd
I Came from Love 21.

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 22.

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 23.

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 24.

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
WOW 25.

WOW

by Kate NV
March 3, 2023
The fifth full-length solo release from Russian electronic artist/producer Kate NV features contributions from by Andrey Bessonov, OG Lullabies and Nami Sato.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
10,000 Gecs 26.

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 27.

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 28.

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 29.

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
Ignore Grief 30.

Ignore Grief

by Xiu Xiu
March 3, 2023
The latest full-length release for Xiu Xiu features Angela Seo singing on half of the record and Jamie Stewart singing the other half.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
Did You Know That There's a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. 31.

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
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
UGLY 33.

UGLY

by slowthai
March 3, 2023
The third full-length release for British rapper slowthai was produced by Dan Carey and features contributions from Kwes Darko, Ethan P. Flynn, Jockstrap’s Taylor Skye, Beabadoobee's Jacob Bugden, Fontaines D.C.'s Liam Toon.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.6
End of Everything 34.

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
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:
7.5
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
Endless Summer Vacation 42.

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
First Two Pages of Frankenstein 43.

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
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:
7.6
Good Luck 52.

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 53.

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 54.

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
Tracey Denim 55.

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:
76
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
My Soft Machine 59.

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
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:
9.4
Moving On Skiffle 61.

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 62.

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 63.

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 64.

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:
8.3
Dreamer 65.

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
Songs of Surrender 66.

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) 67.

- (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 68.

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 69.

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:
7.5

Titles with fewer than 7 critic reviews are excluded.

Highs and Lows
Highest of the Month
  1. 89

    Maps - billy woods

    • Release Date: May 5, 2023
    • User Score: 8.2
  2. 88

    Wait Til I Get Over - Durand Jones

    • Release Date: May 5, 2023
  3. 87

    Everything Harmony - The Lemon Twigs

    • Release Date: May 5, 2023
    • User Score: 7.4
  4. 84

    The Chicago Sessions - Rodney Crowell

    • Release Date: May 5, 2023
  5. 84

    The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte - Sparks

    • Release Date: May 26, 2023
    • User Score: 8.0
Lowest of the Month
  1. 58

    Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent - Lewis Capaldi

    • Release Date: May 19, 2023
    • User Score: 7.5
  2. 59

    Secret Life - Fred again..

    • Release Date: May 5, 2023
  3. 65

    - (Subtract) - Ed Sheeran

    • Release Date: May 5, 2023
    • User Score: 6.6
  4. 66

    The Album - Jonas Brothers

    • Release Date: May 12, 2023
    • User Score: 7.9
  5. 72

    Atum - The Smashing Pumpkins

    • Release Date: May 5, 2023
    • User Score: 7.5