Album Releases by User Score


Ten Freedom Summers 1.

Ten Freedom Summers

by Wadada Leo Smith
May 22, 2012
The four-disc set from the jazz trumpeter was inspired by the Civil Rights Movement.
Metascore:
99
User Score:
4.1
Fetch the Bolt Cutters 2.

Fetch the Bolt Cutters

by Fiona Apple
April 17, 2020
The fifth full-length studio release for the alternative singer-songwriter was self-produced and features contributions from Davíd Garza, Sebastian Steinberg, and Amy Aileen Wood.
Metascore:
98
User Score:
8.1
SMiLE 3.

SMiLE

by Brian Wilson
September 28, 2004
Well, better 37 years late than never. Originally intended to be the Beach Boys' 1967 follow-up to their legendary 'Pet Sounds,' 'Smile' was finally recorded as originally intended in April 2004 by Wilson and his current band, including co-songwriter Van Dyke Parks.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
7.9
Van Lear Rose 4.

Van Lear Rose

by Loretta Lynn
April 27, 2004
It's been over 40 years since she released her first album (and four since her last, 2000's 'Still Country'), but the coal miner's daughter returns to the spotlight with this 13-track effort (all Lynn-penned originals), produced by The White Stripes' Jack White.
Metascore:
97
User Score:
8.4
To Pimp A Butterfly 5.

To Pimp A Butterfly

by Kendrick Lamar
March 16, 2015
The third full-length studio release from the hip hop artist features guest appearances from Bilal, George Clinton, James Fauntleroy, Ronald Isley, Rapsody, Snoop Dogg, Thundercat, and Anna Wise.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
9.0
Ghosteen 6.

Ghosteen

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
October 4, 2019
The 17th full-length studio release for Australian rock band is influenced in part by the accidental death of Nick Cave's 15-year old son in 2015 and is considered the third and final part of trilogy of albums that includes 2013's Push the Sky Away and 2016's Skeleton Tree.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.6
Histoire de Melody Nelson 7.

Histoire de Melody Nelson

by Serge Gainsbourg
March 24, 2009
The US release of Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 album featuring Jane Birkin in the classic Ballade de Melody Nelson.
Metascore:
96
User Score:
8.0
Fountain Baby 8.

Fountain Baby

by Amaarae
June 9, 2023
The second full-length release from American-Ghanian singer Amaarae features executive production with KZDidIt and Kyu Steed.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.8
DAMN. 9.

DAMN.

by Kendrick Lamar
April 14, 2017
The fourth full-length studio release for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Rihanna, U2, and Zacari.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.4
Stankonia 10.

Stankonia

by Outkast
October 31, 2000
Featuring the hit singles "B.O.B." and "Ms. Jackson," 'Stankonia' was a commercial and critical hit for the innovative Atlanta hip-hop duo of Dré and Big Boi.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.7
Rough and Rowdy Ways 11.

Rough and Rowdy Ways

by Bob Dylan
June 19, 2020
The first new studio release of new music for the singer-songwriter in eight years.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
7.6
Black Messiah 12.

Black Messiah

by D'Angelo
December 15, 2014
The first release in 14 years for the R&B singer features songs co-written with Q-Tip and Kendra Foster as well as co-production from James Gadson, Pino Palladino,and Questlove.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.8
Fly or Die Fly or Die Fly or Die (world war) 13.

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
Conflict Of Interest 14.

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:
6.5
Skeleton Tree 15.

Skeleton Tree

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
September 9, 2016
Nick Cave's 15-year-old son died in an accident while he was working on the alternative rock band's 16th album. The recording sessions were filmed for Andrew Dominik's documentary, One More Time With Feel.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.3
Savane 16.

Savane

by Ali Farka Toure
July 25, 2006
'Savane' is the final album from the acclaimed guitarist from Mali, who died in March 2006 after a three-decade recording career which found him injecting American blues into traditional African music.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 17.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

by Kanye West
November 22, 2010
Breaking traditional mainstream hip-hop guidelines, Kanye West's latest release features epic raps and long instrumental variations for his most innovative album to date.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
Motomami 18.

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:
8.6
Desire, I Want To Turn into You 19.

Desire, I Want To Turn into You

by Caroline Polachek
February 14, 2023
The second full-length solo release for Caroline Polachek features guest appearances from Dido and Grimes.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.9
Madvillainy 20.

Madvillainy

by Madvillain
March 23, 2004
'Madvillainy' is a collaboration between rapper MF Doom and producer Madlib.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.9
A Crow Looked at Me 21.

A Crow Looked at Me

by Mount Eerie
March 24, 2017
The eighth full-length release for the music project of Phil Elverum was written after the death of his wife from cancer in July 2016.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.0
Room 25 22.

Room 25

by Noname
September 14, 2018
The debut full-length release for the Los Angeles-based Chicago rapper was self-released.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.4
Live At Reading 23.

Live At Reading

by Nirvana
November 3, 2009
The entire performance by Nirvana at 1992's Reading Festival is released both as a CD and DVD.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
Love And Theft 24.

Love And Theft

by Bob Dylan
September 11, 2001
Picking up where 1997's resurgent 'Time Out of Mind' left off, 'Love And Theft' finds the 60-year-old Dylan self-producing the album's 12 tracks.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.7
My Dusty Road 25.

My Dusty Road

by Woody Guthrie
August 25, 2009
The four-disc set includes Woody Guthrie's recordings from the mid-1940s in a definitive collection.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
7.2
On the Impossible Past 26.

On the Impossible Past

by The Menzingers
February 21, 2012
The third full-length release from the punk rock band from Pennsylvania is its first on Epitaph Records.
Metascore:
93
User Score:
8.0
Supernova 27.

Supernova

by Nova Twins
June 17, 2022
The second full-length release for British rock duo Nova Twins was produced with Jim Abbiss.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
6.7
Prioritise Pleasure 28.

Prioritise Pleasure

by Self Esteem
October 22, 2021
The second full-length solo release for Slow Club's Rebecca Taylor was produced by Johan Karlberg.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.7
Lemonade 29.

Lemonade

by Beyoncé
April 23, 2016
The sixth solo studio album for the singer premiered as an hour-long HBO special before streaming on Tidal. A physical release is set for May 6.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.0
Ants From Up There 30.

Ants From Up There

by Black Country, New Road
February 4, 2022
The second full-length release for the British post-rock band Black Country, New Road is its last with frontman and co-founder Isaac Wood, who announced he was leaving the band in January 2022.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down 31.

Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down

by Ry Cooder
August 29, 2011
The Grammy-award winning musician returns with a concept album about corruption in America.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
6.9
Sunbather 32.

Sunbather

by Deafheaven
June 11, 2013
The second full-length studio release for the San Francisco-based black metal band formed by George Clarke and Kerry McCoy was produced by Jack Shirley.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.5
Glow On 33.

Glow On

by Turnstile
August 27, 2021
The third full-length release for the Baltimore hardcore punk band features a guest appearance from Blood Orange and was recorded with producer Mike Elizondo.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.5
Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards 34.

Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards

by Tom Waits
November 21, 2006
Unlike typical rarities compilations, this 3-disc set includes 30 brand-new recordings--in addition to the usual mix of covers, soundtrack selections, and other previously uncompiled material. It's like getting three new Waits albums at once.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.7
Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It 35.

Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It

by Rolo Tomassi
March 2, 2018
The fifth full-length studio release for the British rock band was recorded and mixed by Lewis Johns.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.3
Boy In Da Corner 36.

Boy In Da Corner

by Dizzee Rascal
January 20, 2004
This is the debut disc for the 18-year-old London-based rapper (born Dylan Mills), who has been heralded by (among others) Uncut magazine as "good as any MC currently active on Earth."
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
You Want It Darker 37.

You Want It Darker

by Leonard Cohen
October 21, 2016
The 14th full-length studio release for the Canadian singer-songwriter was produced by his son.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.4
Channel Orange 38.

Channel Orange

by Frank Ocean
July 17, 2012
Love and life in Los Angeles is the theme of the debut release on Def Jam for Frank Ocean, who earlier this month posted online the liner notes for this album describing a relationship he had with a man.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
The Satanist 39.

The Satanist

by Behemoth
February 4, 2014
The tenth studio release for the Polish black/death metal band was produced with Daniel Bergstrand, Slawek Wieslawscy and Wojtek Wieslawscy.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.6
Elephant 40.

Elephant

by The White Stripes
April 1, 2003
For their major label debut (and fourth LP overall), the Detroit-based duo of Jack and Meg White offer up 14 new tracks, all recorded in London and (fortunately) showing absolutely no trace of major label production values. Meg White takes a rare turn behind the microphone on a couple of tracks, as does guest Holly Golightly on the closing "It's True That We Love One Another."
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.6
We're All Alone In This Together 41.

We're All Alone In This Together

by Dave
July 23, 2021
The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Snoh Aalegra, James Blake, Boj, Stormzy, and WizKid.
Metascore:
92
User Score:
8.8
Titanic Rising 42.

Titanic Rising

by Weyes Blood
April 5, 2019
The fourth full-length release for Natalie Mering was co-produced with Foxygen's Jonathan Rado.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.0
Carnage 43.

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:
91
User Score:
7.7
Melodrama 44.

Melodrama

by Lorde
June 16, 2017
The second full-length release for the New Zealand pop singer-songwriter was produced with Jack Antonoff.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below 45.

Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

by Outkast
September 23, 2003
This Grammy-winning follow-up to their smash 2000 hit 'Stankonia' is an OutKast album in name only, as it is structured in the form of two solo discs: one each for Big Boi (Speakerboxxx) and Andre 3000 (The Love Below).
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
The Greater Wings 46.

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
Set My Heart on Fire Immediately 47.

Set My Heart on Fire Immediately

by Perfume Genius
May 15, 2020
The fifth full-length release for Mike Hadreas as Perfume Genius was produced with Blake Mills.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.5
Red (Taylor's Version) 48.

Red (Taylor's Version)

by Taylor Swift
November 12, 2021
The new recording of Taylor Swift's fourth studio album features nine previously unreleased songs that include guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Stapleton.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
Home, Like Noplace Is There 49.

Home, Like Noplace Is There

by The Hotelier
February 25, 2014
This is the second full-length release for the Massachusetts indie rock quartet formerly known as The Hotel Year.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.4
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City 50.

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City

by Kendrick Lamar
October 22, 2012
The official major label debut studio album for the Compton rapper features guest appearances from Dr. Dre, Drake, Jay Rock, And MC Eiht.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
A Grand Don't Come For Free 51.

A Grand Don't Come For Free

by The Streets
May 18, 2004
Mike Skinner returns with the inenviable job of following up his genre-smashing debut 'Original Pirate Material,' which was an enormous critical and commercial hit in the UK and paved the way for the success of later acts such as Dizzee Rascal.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.9
The Myth of the Happily Ever After 52.

The Myth of the Happily Ever After

by Biffy Clyro
October 22, 2021
The latest full-length release for the Scottish alternative rock band was produced with Adam Noble.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.8
Black Rainbows 53.

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:
91
User Score:
tbd
Renaissance 54.

Renaissance

by Beyoncé
July 29, 2022
The first new studio album for Beyoncé since 2016's Lemonade features contributions from 070 Shake, A.G. Cook, Mike Dean, Drake, Jay-Z, Labrinth, Skrillex, Tems, The-Dream, and The Neptunes.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
Canto 55.

Canto

by Los Super Seven
March 13, 2001
The second release from the Latin-folk supergroup, featuring members of Los Lobos.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.6
Grey Area 56.

Grey Area

by Little Simz
March 1, 2019
The third full-length release for the British rapper Simbi Ajikawo features a guest appearances from Cleo Sol.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.4
Sex, Death & The Infinite Void 57.

Sex, Death & The Infinite Void

by Creeper
July 31, 2020
The second full-length release for the British punk rock band led by Will Gould was produced by Xandy Barry.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
The ArchAndroid 58.

The ArchAndroid

by Janelle Monáe
May 18, 2010
The second full-length album for the singer born in Kansas City is a continuation of the story of Cindi Mayweather, the android introduced in the 2007 EP, "Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase."
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
Gold & Grey 59.

Gold & Grey

by Baroness
June 14, 2019
The fifth full-length release for the hard rock/metal band is the first with new guitarist Gina Gleason (Peter Adams left the band in 2017).
Metascore:
91
User Score:
7.4
Blue Weekend 60.

Blue Weekend

by Wolf Alice
June 4, 2021
The third full-length release for the British rock band was produced by Markus Dravs.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
The  Guitar Song 61.

The Guitar Song

by Jamey Johnson
September 14, 2010
Jamey Johnson's latest album is a 25-track double album with the first half, The Black Album, devoted to dark emotions and the other half, the White Album, devoted to more positive songs.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.0
Guts 62.

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
Is This It? 63.

Is This It?

by The Strokes
October 9, 2001
This is the debut album from New York indie-rockers The Strokes, who have been hyped by the British music press following the release of "The Modern Age" EP in early 2001. It almost goes without saying, but the group is frequently compared to the Velvet Underground, among others, thanks in part to singer-songwriter Julian Casablancas' Lou Reed-esque vocals.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.9
We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service 64.

We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your Service

by A Tribe Called Quest
November 11, 2016
Phife Dawg passed away in March 2016 before the final studio release for the rap group that includes guest appearances from such artists as Anderson Paak, Andre 3000, Busta Rhymes, Consequence, Elton John, Talib Kweli, Kendrick Lamar, and Jack White.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.7
S.O.S. 65.

S.O.S.

by SZA
December 9, 2022
The second full-length studio release for R&B artist SZA features guest appearances from Phoebe Bridgers, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Travis Scott, and Don Toliver.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
From Here We Go Sublime 66.

From Here We Go Sublime

by The Field
April 3, 2007
This is the full-length debut for Stockholm, Sweden trance producer Axel Willner.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.7
Illinois 67.

Illinois

by Sufjan Stevens
July 5, 2005
The folk singer-songwriter's ambitious attempt to chronicle all 50 states in song continues with this second installment, dedicated to the Prairie State.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.9
Carrie & Lowell 68.

Carrie & Lowell

by Sufjan Stevens
March 31, 2015
The seventh full-length studio release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Thomas Bartlett, Sean Carey, Casey Foubert, Ben Lester, Nedelle Torrisi, and Laura Veirs.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Jimmy Lee 69.

Jimmy Lee

by Raphael Saadiq
August 23, 2019
The first full-length release of new material from the R&B artist/producer was inspired by his late brother's struggle with drug addiction and features guest appearances from Rob Bacon, Reverend E. Baker, Ernest Turner, and Daniel J. Watts.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
5.8
No Cities to Love 70.

No Cities to Love

by Sleater-Kinney
January 20, 2015
The first release in ten years for the indie rock trio of Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker, and Janet Weiss was produced by John Goodmanson.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.2
Eve 71.

Eve

by Rapsody
August 23, 2019
The third full-length studio release for the North Carolina rapper features guest appearances from J. Cole, D'Angelo, GZA, JID, Leikeli47, Mereba], PJ Morton, Queen Latifah, K.Roosevelt, SiR, and Elle Varner.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
Punisher 72.

Punisher

by Phoebe Bridgers
June 18, 2020
The second full-length solo release for the singer-songwriter features contributions from Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Christian Lee Hutson, Jim Keltner, Warpint's Jenny Lee Lindberg, Blake Mills, Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes' Nathaniel Walcott, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
1989 (Taylor's Version) 73.

1989 (Taylor's Version)

by Taylor Swift
October 27, 2023
The re-recording of Taylor Swift's 2014 album 1989 includes five unreleased tracks.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Send Them To Coventry [Mixtape] 74.

Send Them To Coventry [Mixtape]

by Pa Salieu
November 13, 2020
The debut mixtape from the British rapper features guest appearances from Mahalia, M1llionz, BackRoad Gee, Boy Boy, Eight9FLY, Lz Dinero, Ni Santora, Shakavellie, and Stizee.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
Original Pirate Material 75.

Original Pirate Material

by The Streets
October 22, 2002
This is the debut album by the London garage (or in this case, bedroom) band, which consists solely of 21-year-old Mike Skinner. Whether or not this style of music (very English rapping over garage/house beats) will translate well overseas remains to be seen, but garage (and especially Skinner) is the current flavor of the month with the UK music press.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We 76.

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
Candi Staton 77.

Candi Staton

by Candi Staton
February 24, 2004
This 26-track disc compiles (for the first time on CD) songs from the acclaimed soul singer's 1969-1973 Muscle Shoals period when she recorded for Fame Records--a period that netted her 12 consecutive Billboard R&B hits.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Alice 78.

Alice

by Tom Waits
May 7, 2002
One of two Waits releases in May 2002 ('Blood Money' is the other), 'Alice' was originally written as an opera and actually performed live during an 18-month engagement in Hamburg in the early 1990s. However, this is the first recording of these 15 tracks, culled from recent studio sessions.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Funeral 79.

Funeral

by Arcade Fire
September 14, 2004
The Montreal band founded by husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne make their full-length debut with this highly anticipated disc.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.9
Holy Hell 80.

Holy Hell

by Architects
November 9, 2018
The eighth full-length release for the British metalcore band is its first without Tom Searle, who passed away in August 2016.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.7
London Zoo 81.

London Zoo

by The Bug
August 12, 2008
The third album for the artist/music producer Kevin Martin as The Bug.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.5
Iechyd Da 82.

Iechyd Da

by Bill Ryder-Jones
January 12, 2024
This is the first full-length solo release in nearly five years from British singer-songwriter Bill Ryder-Jones since 2019's Yawny Yawn.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
tbd
Jama Ko 83.

Jama Ko

by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
April 2, 2013
The third release for Bassekou Kouyate introduces a new group of ngoni players and was co-produced with Howard Bilerman.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.3
Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty 84.

Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty

by Big Boi
July 6, 2010
OutKast's Big Boi goes solo with an album featuring guest appearances from such artists as Jamie Foxx, Janelle Monae, B.o.B., Gucci Mane, Too Short, and George Clinton.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.8
Psychodrama 85.

Psychodrama

by Dave
March 8, 2019
The debut full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances from Burna Boy and J Hus.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
Untrue 86.

Untrue

by Burial
November 6, 2007
The second album for the London-based anonymous dubstep artist.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.0
the record 87.

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 88.

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:
8.3
græ 89.

græ

by Moses Sumney
May 15, 2020
The double album (released also as two separate EPs] for the experimental artist features a guest appearance from Jill Scott and elements of folk, jazz, indie rock, pop, and soul music.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
XTRMNTR 90.

XTRMNTR

by Primal Scream
May 2, 2000
Bobby Gillespie & co. expand on the harder-edged punk/electronica sound of their previous effort, 'Vanishing Point,' with their most violent effort to date, earning rave reviews in the process and perhaps matching the success of their classic 'Screamadelica.' Contributors here include David Holmes, Bernard Sumner, Kevin Shields and the Chemical Brothers.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.6
Spaces 91.

Spaces

by Nils Frahm
November 19, 2013
Described as a field recording, this latest release from the Berlin-based composer was recorded over two years at various locations with different methods including cassette recordings.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.5
Z 92.

Z

by My Morning Jacket
October 4, 2005
For their fourth album, produced by John Leckie, the Kentucky band sports a new keyboardist and guitarist.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.4
St. Vincent 93.

St. Vincent

by St. Vincent
February 25, 2014
The fourth full-length release for the indie artist was produced by John Congleton and includes contributions from Dap-Kings drummer Homer Steinweiss and Midlake's McKenzie Smith.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
The Dusk in Us 94.

The Dusk in Us

by Converge
November 3, 2017
The ninth full-length release for the Massachusetts metalcore band was mixed by the band's guitarist, Kurt Ballou.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.7
Like a Rose 95.

Like a Rose

by Ashley Monroe
March 5, 2013
The second solo album for the Pistol Annies member includes songs co-written with such artists as Sally Barris, Guy Clark, Vince Gill, Lori McKenna, and Jon Randall.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.1
RTJ2 96.

RTJ2

by Run the Jewels
October 27, 2014
The latest release from Killer Mike and El-P features collaborations with Travis Barker of Blink-182, Diane Coffee, and Zack de la Rocha formerly of Rage Against the Machine.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
Rounds 97.

Rounds

by Four Tet
May 6, 2003
The sample-based indietronica LP 'Rounds' is the third solo effort for Fridge's Kieran Hebden.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.4
Neon Golden 98.

Neon Golden

by The Notwist
February 25, 2003
This breaktrhough sixth album for the German band combines a variety of disparate elements, most notably moody indie rock and glitchy electronica (think Hood's Cold House), to great effect.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.7
Since I Left You 99.

Since I Left You

by The Avalanches
November 6, 2001
This sample-driven Austrialian dance outfit scored a hit in its homeland with this, its debut full-length release (following three EP releases since 1997). The UK music press created a publicity avalanche for the band in the Spring of 2001, as the album picked up strong reviews (quotes from some appear below) and was featured in numerous articles. Packed with over 600 samples of recordings dating from the 1950's to the present (each one credited in the liner notes!) as well as original instrumentation, 'Since I Left You' is a varied and unique record.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.8
Honey 100.

Honey

by Robyn
October 26, 2018
The first full-length release in eight years for the Swedish artist features contributions from with Joseph Mount of Metronomy, Klas Åhlund, Adam Bainbridge, Mr. Tophat, and Zhal.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.5

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